The latest film in Ken Loach’s fifty-year career, Route Irish is as committed to issues of social justice as his previous works such as Bread and Roses, Land and Freedom and Riff-Raff.
March sees the 17th annual Spanish and Latin American film festival return to the Cornerhouse. Ben Lear reviews ¡Viva!
Winner of the best documentary Oscar at this year’s Academy Awards, Inside Job examines the causes of the recent financial crisis. But does it live up to expectations? Ben Lear reviews.
To what extent are the mainstream media and journalists complicit in the selling of imperial wars in the West? This is the subject of the latest documentary by journalist and filmmaker John Pilger. ‘The War You Don’t See’ was a welcome break from the usual ITV schedule of celebrities and cop shows, and provides a […]
Wrapping up three days of excellent screenings and other events, Exposures festival came to a close with the Best of The Fest Awards Ceremony at the Museum of Science and Industry. It was a chance for the finest entries to be recognised, with numerous awards up for grabs – including the coveted Grand Jury Award.
Film and commercial director Phil Hawkins, gave an intimate talk about the film and creative industry at the Cornerhouse as part of Exposures Festival, alongside a panel consisting of several colleagues working in the industry from Producer to Arts Director. They were on hand at the student film festival to impart valuable advice and ruminations […]
The ethereal soundscape of Brian Eno’s 1983 ambient album Apollo: Atmospheres and Landscapes was brought to life by Icebreaker last Wednesday, as the the Royal Northern College of Music hosted a one-off performance as part of the Manchester Science Festival.
