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For this #ThrowbackThursday, let's take a look at Luke Spiby's review of award-winning film El Principe. "The film’s strengths are undoubtedly in the performances and the production design, the latter of which has a gritty yet glamorous feel." buff.ly/3Cmu0jB

For this #ThrowbackThursday, here's Luke Spiby's review of The Japanese House live at Manchester's #O2Ritz back in December 2019. "I left knowing I’d found a new favourite artist. Someone who epitomises our generation." buff.ly/3KbLrFt #TheJapaneseHouse #Manchester

Our latest #MancMuseMini is Bodies Bodies Bodies. "What starts off as a promising slasher/whodunnit turns into a platform for needless amounts of political messaging, uninteresting characters, and an ending that ruins everything the film could’ve been." buff.ly/3qNFYeQ

Another #ThrowbackThursday single review: “Dots” by Nearly Skulls. "'Dots' is an upbeat and addictive song from an enigmatic and exciting upcoming band that clearly has a penchant for intrigue." buff.ly/3c7IVn5 #NearlySkulls #Dots #music #band #single #review

We're having a look at some single reviews this #ThrowbackThursday, starting with “Harpurhey Hostility” by The C33s. "The song has all of the angst and urgency of The Ramones at their most unbridled." buff.ly/3KhBJ4f #TheC33s #HarpurheyHostility #music #single #review

Our second (and final) debut album review this #ThrowbackThursday is Paradise by Cold Years. "[Paradise] is a solid first outing for a skilled band fronted by a musician who has a lot to say and isn’t afraid of the bitter truth." buff.ly/3wiSg1W #ColdYears #Paradise

This #ThrowbackThursday we're checking out some past debut album reviews. Firstly, Open Up Your Head by Sea Girls. "Open up Your Head is an impressive first outing, feeling familiar but fresh to anyone who was a fan of indie music before its downfall." buff.ly/3ycntn1

Read all about Bobbie Diesel’s trip to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! "It’s exhilarating and refreshing to be surrounded by so much art yet not enough time to possibly consume it all." buff.ly/3QckOkV #EdinburghFringeFestival #theatre #travel #review #article

Check out Bailey Sherratt's review of the Size? Sessions festival at #VictoriaWarehouse. "The night was undoubtedly one for the books, every artist met and exceeded expectations, both lighting and sound was bang on too." buff.ly/3Rd5o0M #music #live #gig #review

Our final post this #ThrowbackThursday is the third instalment of Luke Spiby's 'Gone But Not Forgotten' series, which revolves around Heath Ledger. "He may be gone but we will never forget Heath Ledger, because, let’s face it, he’s unforgettable." buff.ly/3wlivVx

The second subject of Luke Spiby's 'Gone But Not Forgotten' series this #ThrowbackThursday is Robin Williams. "Robin Williams was a man of many talents. He succeeded in stand-up, flourished in films and thrived in theatre." buff.ly/3AfCKoH

This #ThrowbackThursday we're going to take a look at Luke Spiby's 'Gone But Not Forgotten' series - three articles focused on world famous actors that we tragically lost way too soon. First up, it's a personal favourite: Philip Seymour Hoffman. buff.ly/3pSIGQ5

Check out our latest #MancMuseMini - a review of Orphan: First Kill. "Overall though this film is an absolute blast. Fans of the first Orphan film will love this I’m sure." buff.ly/3B0o3Yj #OrphanFirstKill #Orphan #movie #film #cinema #review #Manchester

Another day, another #MancMuseMini! This time it's a review of NOPE. "NOPE is another Jordan Peele masterpiece... It did something a little different and the payoff was great." buff.ly/3R2Itp4 #NOPE #JordanPeele #horror #scifi #movie #film #cinema #review #Manchester

Here's another #MancMuseMini for you to check out: a review of Netflix's Day Shift, starring Jamie Foxx & Dave Franco. "If you’re bored and you want something with a little bit of adrenaline and heart stabbing, gun bolting action, Day Shift is for you." buff.ly/3KqXTBe

We have another #MancMuseMini for you to take a look at! This one is a review of Bullet Train. "This movie is essentially Murder on the Orient Express meets Kill Bill, but with assassins and Brad Pitt." buff.ly/3TfSZuK #cinema #film #movie #review #Manchester

Our final #ThrowbackThursday theatre review is regarding NWTAC Theatre's production of Rent from February. "I forgot how the atmosphere of a theatre – especially one with the community feel that NWTAC Theatre has – can really lift your spirits." buff.ly/3CgHwoO

Our next stop on this #ThrowbackThursday tour of past theatre reviews is Luke Spiby's article on the MancMuse-sponsored Borderline by Sundial Theatre from November. "As far as student productions go, Borderline is one of the best I’ve seen." buff.ly/3I2WQpj

This #ThrowbackThursday is centred on past theatre reviews. Starting with the live reading of No Such Thing As Ordinary at Guide Bridge Theatre in November 2021. "The audience members loved it and the actors were proud to represent these stories." buff.ly/3PE3IMD

Our final live gig throwback in #CarjackMallone + #Maryland @ #BelowTheBridge, #ZombieShack in April. "5 drastically different bands, 1 night, and quite a bit of alcohol – need I say anything else? "buff.ly/3AmBgKC #music #live #gig #review #Manchester