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Review: Mid90s

Review: Mid90s

Jonah Hill’s directoral debut is a heartfelt and raw coming-of-age movie that takes an honest, and reflective look back at what it’s like to be a teenager
Learning to skate with the University of Manchester Skateboard Club

Learning to skate with the University of Manchester Skateboard Club

Sports Editor James Gill talks to UMSC President Finn Vautier about how the society tries to build confidence in new skaters.
Interview: Crystal Moselle

Interview: Crystal Moselle

Tobias Soar sits down with Crystal Moselle, the director of the newly released “Skate Kitchen”
Review: Skate Kitchen

Review: Skate Kitchen

Coming-of-age flicks are the new ‘post-apocalyptic young adult drama’; they’re everywhere. Skate Kitchen, however, has a lot more going for it than its synopsis suggests. Originally a short film, then a documentary and, finally, a fictional story based on reality, Skate Kitchen is the brainchild of director Crystal Moselle and all-girl, New York-based skate collective […]

Interview: Rupert Rixon, founder of Perspective Pictures

Rupert Rixon, founder and CEO of Perspective Pictures, talks to The Mancunion about why students should be focussing on gaining practical work experience and life skills