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Each Monday, film fan and champion of the downtrodden Jordan Sims picks out an overlooked gem – and gives them the spotlight they so dearly deserve. This week, it’s the turn of 2005 supernatural thriller Constantine. Here are five unconventional reasons why it’s an underrated classic. 1. It’s a ‘Keanu Reeves’ style of action movie […]

We understand you have to suspend your disbelief somewhat where films are concerned, but sometimes movie science is just laughably bad

60s cinema was a time of dashing heroes, classic blockbusters and cool counter-culture flicks. It was also a golden age for memorable scores

A comedy night has just kicked off at The Stand Comedy Club that aims to put satirical comedy in the shop window. But is it worth buying into?

Do something useful with your ’90s obsession and discover ten women who make for better role models than the current crop

Through fart jokes, topical quips and downright demented plots, those boys from Colorado have taught us countless things over the years

With an all-star cast and an epic blockbuster storyline – X-Men: Apocalypse might just be the biggest superhero film ever

Alex Nelson headed to the Deaf Institute in Manchester to see just how mighty former duo Drenge now sound with a bassist in their midst