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Mancunian Visions: Nicola Ellis

Mancunian Visions: Nicola Ellis

Nicola Ellis tells us why a steel factory is her ideal second studio
MANIFF 2021: The Battle of Shangri-la

MANIFF 2021: The Battle of Shangri-la

Dealing with poignant, contemporary themes, Brazilian drama The Battle of Shangri-la features a strong central performance and adept filmmaking
Lesbian period dramas: Have we seen enough?

Lesbian period dramas: Have we seen enough?

Is it time to create more modern love stories for the LGBTQ+ community?
The demise of cinema and the rise of online streaming

The demise of cinema and the rise of online streaming

Rhiannon Ingle shares the best alternative streaming services out there
Sia’s Music: Disturbing, offensive, ableist

Sia’s Music: Disturbing, offensive, ableist

Sia’s directorial debut is an offensive and cartoonish portrayal of autism
Mud or Gold: The Dig Review

Mud or Gold: The Dig Review

The Dig humanises the groundbreaking archaeological discovery of the Sutton Hoo burial sites and is a heart wrenching account of friendship and love
Chadwick Boseman shines in his final role in ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

Chadwick Boseman shines in his final role in ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ featuring great performances by Chadwick Boseman and Viola Davis is a powerful exploration of artistry, race, inequality and the American dream
‘Withnail and I’ in COVID-19

‘Withnail and I’ in COVID-19

Revisiting the cult classic ‘Withnail and I’ during lockdown provides a much needed moment of escapism and humour
Review: Hillbilly Elegy

Review: Hillbilly Elegy

Even though it has two iconic actresses at the centre, Hillbilly Elegy is unable to engage with the big ideas at its centre due to dull writing and bad characterisation
Remembrance and portraying war in film accurately

Remembrance and portraying war in film accurately

With an abundance of films glorifying war or depicting its experience in a distorted way, accurate portraying war in cinema is more important than ever before
International Cinema: France and Italy

International Cinema: France and Italy

In the first edition of our international cinema feature we take a look at our favourite French and Italian films
Review: Hubie Halloween

Review: Hubie Halloween

Sandleristas rejoice for the prodigal son has returned with his latest comedy caper, Hubie Halloween
Be your own protagonist: Why you should be romanticising your life

Be your own protagonist: Why you should be romanticising your life

Heidy Lo explores the ways in which romanticising moments can help us make the most of life
Review: I’m Thinking of Ending Things

Review: I’m Thinking of Ending Things

Charlie Kaufman’s I’m Thinking of Ending Things has a lot to say but doesn’t give much reason to listen, writes Tom Kuson
BAFTA introduces rule changes after #BaftasSoWhite controversy

BAFTA introduces rule changes after #BaftasSoWhite controversy

Bafta has revealed 120 changes to membership, voting and campaigning rules in an attempt to diversify nominees
Manchester’s film scene in 2020/21: What to look forward to

Manchester’s film scene in 2020/21: What to look forward to

Manchester’s film scene has a lot to offer this academic year, with a range of events and festivals scheduled to take place
¡Viva! 2020: Esto no es Berlín

¡Viva! 2020: Esto no es Berlín

This Is Not Berlin is a sensual portrait of Mexico’s underground scene amid the social and political turmoil of the 1980s, writes Michal Wasilewski
Will fans of Back to the Future enjoy the musical adaptation?

Will fans of Back to the Future enjoy the musical adaptation?

Tara Bharadia explains why fans of the original film will love the musical adaptation of Back to the Future
Review: Back to the Future The Musical

Review: Back to the Future The Musical

Theatre Editor Jay Darcy, Ana Maria Ortiz and Alana Cook review the worldwide premiere of the musical adaptation of Back to the Future, starring Tony winner Roger Bart, at the Opera House in Manchester
MANIFF 2020: Oh, Sorry

MANIFF 2020: Oh, Sorry

Oh, Sorry is a eloquently written and performed short film that beautifully captures the grieving process and the acceptance that follows, writes Lily Rosenberg