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'Citizen K' Review: A Prescient Warning of Oligarchical State Takeover in Russia
Chris Sullivan reviews the latest documentary from Academy Award-winning Alex Gibney which follows the story of one of Russia's richest men, now exiled in the UK.
A Full Moon Election
Poet Salena Godden with a personal reflection ahead of tomorrow's General Election.
Why we Must Throw Away the Labels Pinned to Us
Bonnie Greer on the need to deconstruct, examine and then reconstruct how we see ourselves.
'Motherless Brooklyn' Review: A Film Noir about Town Planning and Ethnic Cleansing
Chris Sullivan on a sprawling, ambitious tale of murder, blackmail, and corruption in mid-century New York that has dark resonances for London today.
'The Irishman' Review: The Power of the Gangster Myth
Chris Sullivan reviews Martin Scorsese' latest film, The Irishman and explores the history of the cult of Mafia films.
'Sorry We Missed You' Review: Ken Loach's True Story Delivers a Punch
A damning portrait of zero-hours contracts, private debt and public austerity in Brexit Britain.
Odeon of Death: The Twat in the Hat
(With apologies to Theodor Geisel) Who's that creeping in the fog?
The Show Ends in Mumbai: Why U2 Must Reconsider Its Gig in Modi's India
CJ Werleman is in danger of burning his 'Rattle and Hum' Tour T-Shirt after the Irish band's recent announcement that its recent tour will end in Modi's India.
What Can We Create with 'All That's Left'?
Caroline Davidson explores the philosophical underpinnings of an installation by Peter Fluck and Tony Myatt showcasing a beloved tree that was cut down.
EXCLUSIVE SPITTING BACK: Today's Politicians? 'It's Difficult to Make a Puppet of a Puppet'
Peter Fluck made his name as the co-creator of Spitting Image. Now an artist, he says the current crop of politicians do a good job of satirising themselves.
Pessimism is for Lightweights: Episode 10 – No Room for Fear
Poet Salena Godden reflects on the life and passing of the inspirational Toni Morrison.
Life on the Street: 24 Hours in Manchester – NIGHT & MORNING
Byline Times' regular cartoonist, who has worked with homeless people and experienced periods of homelessness himself, continues his picture essay on Manchester from street level.
Art and Disaster: 'The Delft Thunderclap'
Mike Stuchbery on how terrible moments of devastation can be overcome with creativity and vision.
