Victoria Carter visits the Manchester Literature Festival and finds inspirational and encouraging talks are delivered alongside the perfect brownie

Grace WIlliams takes a step back to contemplate the Northern Quarter in true Flaneur fashion

Sean Doherty lends an insight into an exhibition celebrating fifty years since Anthony Burgess’ controversial novel ‘A Clockwork Orange’ was first published.

The Whitworth exhibits Hogarth’s 1735 series A Rake’s Progress against David Hockney’s 1965 interpretation of the work

A majestic set at the Manchester Arena showed why Radiohead remain the world’s most important rock band

Phillipa Moran looks at the novel Room in its contemporary, and not at all fictional, context

Warner Bros; 2012 8/10

Domino 8/10

Warp; 2012 8/10

Domino; 2012 8.5/10

Eve Commander explores 2012’s sprawling Manchester Food and Drink Festival

We sent Alexandra Williams to check out Gorilla, a brand spanking new gin parlour

Jabez Clegg 26th September 2012 8/10

Lonerism strikes a delicate balance between celebrating its influences and outright copying them

Merge / Tomlab / Remote Control / Moorworks; 20128/10

8/10 stars

Andrew Home guides us through the lastest time travel movie

Sophie James explores how films are going further to include and inspire everyone.

Frontline chronicles the life of freelance television photo agency of the same name.

Liam Neeson’s latest attempt at action proves to be a success. UK release date: October 4th 2012