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Image courtesy of Gary McMullan By Gabriel Rosenstock The wonderful Mr MountbattenOn all sorts of secrets did fattenNow the bubble has burstFor better or wurstAll... Continue reading
Still from In A Whisper By Rita Di Santo In A Whisper is a compelling film in competition at this year’s Berlin Film Festival, exploring... Continue reading
Still from Rosebush Pruning By Rita Di Santo At the Berlin Film Festival, Brazilian filmmaker Karim Aïnouz presents in competition Rosebush Pruning. Known for his... Continue reading
In this interview, Our Culture series editor Alan McGuire speaks with Chris Neville, Secretary of Trade Union Blues, a fan-led organisation campaigning for working-class rights... Continue reading
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