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Review: The Haunting of Sharon Tate
A story that follows the three days leading up to the murder by the Manson family, The Haunting of Sharon Tate fails to deliver the thrills it promises, writes Madeleine Peden
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Review: The Kindergarten Teacher
Madeleine Peden reviews The Kindergarten Teacher, part of HOME's International Women's Weekender
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Review: This Time with Alan Partridge
It’s been twenty years since he starred in his own programme and Alan Partridge is finally back the BBC in new six-part series This Time with Alan Partridge.
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Interview: Toby MacDonald
Maddy Peden talks toxic masculinity, Timothee Chalamet and the positive shift that’s happening within our current canon with Toby MacDonald
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Oscar Nominations 2019
The current controversy surrounding the now hostless Oscars means the spotlight shining on this year’s nominations is even brighter
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Review: An Impossible Love
A film for women, about women, An Impossible Love is a powerful reminder of the dangers of toxic masculinity
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Review: Three Identical Strangers
Three Identical Strangers is directed by Tim Wardle and tells the story of the initial reunion and multifaceted aftermath of triplets who were unbeknownst to themselves, separated…
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Review: Siberia
Matthew Ross' Siberia is like watching his niche but ultimately pubescent fantasy of seducing an eastern European woman in a Siberian café
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Manchester's Animation Festival 2018: AniJam
The Manchester Animation Festival 2018 shared animations created in AniJam; a 48-hour animation challenge, based on the theme 'Together.'
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Review: Wildlife
Madeleine Peden reviews Wildlife, set in a small town in 1960s Montana, Paul Dano’s film adaptation of Richard Ford’s novel depicts the breakdown of the Brinson family
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Review: Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
Goosebumps 2 has been released following the success of the first, but doesn't seem worth the wait.
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Review: Bad Times at the El Royale
The Mancunion reviews Drew Goddard's mystery thriller 'Bad Times at the El Royale' - a film reliant on aesthetics and shirtless cameos.