Film
What made Marie Colvin one of the world’s best war reporters?
A Private War — We speak to director Matthew Heineman about A Private War: his new film that pays tribute to the legendary journalist’s life. ‘If there was anything she was addicted to, it was the desire to tell these stories. I think if she felt no one else was going to do it, then she had to.’
Written by: Hannah Clugston
A celebration of women in film: four names to watch in 2019
From across the globe — With Manchester gearing up for HOME’s year-long season on Women in Global Cinema, head of film Rachel Hayward shares her favourite filmmakers on the lineup.
Written by: Hannah Clugston
What Netflix did next: grumpy old men & sad young zombies
Are you still watching? — Writer Megan Nolan bravely ventures into the latest Netflix Original releases, in an attempt to figure out if anything is worth our time anymore. This week, it’s moody Irish zombie-reform drama The Cured, and Chevy Chase’s Last Laugh.
Written by: Megan Nolan
What Netflix did next: add fuel to the Fyre
Are you still watching? — Writer Megan Nolan bravely ventures into the latest Netflix Original releases, in an attempt to figure out if anything is even worth our time anymore. This week, it’s a ludicrous, high octane account of Fyre Festival: The Greatest Party That Never Happened.
Written by: Megan Nolan
Politics, Palestine & PJ Harvey: the best docs to see in 2019
Catch them when you can — Luke Moody, Sheffield Doc/Fest’s Director Of Film Programming, pulls together a list of sharp, smart and touching docs to look out for in the coming months.
Written by: Thomas Curry
Boots Riley is Hollywood’s new disruptor in chief
Truth to power — With his debut feature Sorry To Bother You, the rapper turned filmmaker is responsible for 2018’s most brazenly original slice of cinema: a seething take on class, race and identity in Corporate America. The good news is that he’s only just getting started.
Written by: Niall Flynn
What Netflix did next: one of the worst films of all time
Are you still watching? — Writer Megan Nolan bravely ventures into the latest Netflix Original releases, in an attempt to figure out if anything is even worth our time anymore. This week, it’s Kurt Russell as sexy Santa, and the unforgivably bad The Christmas Wedding Planner.
Written by: Megan Nolan
Six of the best docs you might have missed this year
Fake news, race & radicalisation — From the dark world of digital scrubbing to the psychology of nature vs. nurture, we round up the best documentaries from 2018.
Written by: Thomas Curry
What Netflix did next: turkey, dumplings & stuffing
Are you still watching? — Writer Megan Nolan bravely ventures into the latest Netflix Original releases, in an attempt to figure out if anything is even worth our time anymore. This week, it’s body positivity drama Dumplin’ and wholesome Christmas yarn The Holiday Calendar.
Written by: Megan Nolan
Why the war on drugs is killing Filipino music
To live and die in Manila — A new documentary from Boiler Room shines a light on the defiant underground music scene of the Philippines – a country that’s being torn apart by political warfare and a violent drug war.
Written by: Sai Villafuerte