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‘Barbara’

Sophie James takes a look at a new German release.

Borderlands 2 – Review

Alasdair Preston takes a look at Borderlands 2.

Scandal and Debauchery in the Round

Joshua Harris reviews the new restoration comedy at the Royal Exchange Theatre, The Country Wife

YOLO Burger & Milkshake Bar

Hanisha Sethi explores this new Oldham burger joint.

Book Club: Ata Rahman

This week Ata Rahman, history student and co-editor of the Manchester Historian answers to Book Club

Review: Frontline by David Loyn

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

Preview: ‘Taken 2’

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

‘Killing Them Softly’

Catch Brad Pitt’s latest action-packed epic at the Cornerhouse this week.

Review: ‘Anna Karenina’

Alex Larkinson reviews Joe Wright’s Tolstoy adaption

Retro Corner: Final Fantasy 8

Arron Wray looks back at a game that holds a special place in his heart.

Mass Effect 3: Leviathan DLC – Review

Jonathan Lee reviews the first single player DLC from Mass Effect 3

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Hearthfire DLC

So, you’ve slain dragons, hunted vampires, won a civil war and become arch-mage. Time to settle down with some DIY?

Review: Sucker Punch

“Snyder’s signature grimy, gothic aesthetic is ever present, as the girls bend time and space to encounter demon samurai, Steampunk-zombie-soldiers, Orcs, dragons, and futuristic alien-robots.”

Event Review: RAG does the Time Warp

“Almost everyone (including the men) were wearing corsets or fishnets of some description.”

Event Review: Finding Nemo

“They encounter a series of haphazard characters, some friendlier than others, but each with a set of psychological issues that remind the audience of the real plight of our protagonists.”

Film Review: Submarine

Told from the fourth-wall-breaking-inner-voice of a 15 year old boy whose optimism and enthusiasm toward our simple world is contagious, Submarine will have you laughing from the opening.

Review: A Turtle’s Tale (Sammy’s Adventure)

“in this film you won’t find a cross-dressing Ken doll, or wise-cracking, leery sidekick”

Viva! Review: The Life of Fish

This film wants to be as deep as each and every character we encounter

Viva! Review: Pecados de mi Padre

Using a mix of archive news footage, home movies and Sebastian’s own narration, the film was meant to be a humble and personal portrayal of Columbia’s political history.

Review: The Town

Many of you out there will believe, as I do, that awarding a piece of work three stars is highly frustrating. This magic number is inoffensive, uninspiring and tells the reader nothing of the subject matter. However, The Town may just be the exception; it conjures up enough brilliant moments and frustrating plot devices to be truly worthy of an average review.