Nearly 200 years on from one of the bloodiest political events in England, the story of the Peterloo Massacre remains widely unknown. It’s not taught in schools, nor is there much acknowledgement by way of a memorial in Manchester itself.
The space race is a well-known story and is perhaps one of the defining moments of American history in the 20th Century. Not only did it propel America forward as a nation (in the eyes of many), but it helped launch science-fiction into the mainstream consciousness. S...
Meeting the family of a new boyfriend or girlfriend can be a daunting experience. It can often be a make or break event in budding romances, as the partner is thrown into an unfamiliar environment which is loaded with context. Crazy Rich Asians explores this relational...
July was a pretty memorable month for cinema. As usual, the summer blockbuster season continued with some big budget studio releases but there were also some smaller releases that are up there with some of the best of 2018 so far.
Our resident film reviewer Dave Howarth, gives his views on the best, and worst, that the world of cinema has given us this year. The films included were all released in the UK between January and June 2018.
I never understood the love and excitement for The Incredibles. It’s not my least enjoyed Pixar movie, but I wouldn’t stop everything to watch it, a la Toy Story or Monsters, Inc. So when a sequel was announced I contained my joy.
How are movies like this still being made? At least in the early 1990s, these sorts of slapstick family films had some heart and someone to root for. Show Dogs is tiresome, hackneyed and just stupid. Even my 8 year old brother got bored. Will Arnett is in i...
So you turn up to a networking event - there’s no food, you’re not sure where to sit, and it feels like there’s an exclusive etiquette you’re not entirely sure you’ve been clued in on.
Many of us in business have been there and FoodnFilm is not a formal networking even...
44 days. It’s not a long to be in a job, is it. Imagine that job being one of the most high profile jobs in England at the time of appointment. The Damned United is the story of the Brian Clough’s short spell as manager of Leeds United Football Club. Clough was sacked...
