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45 Years Later: Eraserhead

In March 1977, the world was introduced to David Lynch – and cinema was never the same…

The Novice Director Lauren Hadaway Chats Sports Dramas, Surrealism and Diversity in Cinema

Up-and-comer Lauren Hadaway’s directorial debut The Novice is making huge waves in the industry and it’s easy to see why. We catch up with Lauren to discuss the film, its inspirations, and the state of the wider cinema scene...

Food Review: Homemade Cafe

We take a trip to Forest Rec for a slice of cake - the finest sweet treat of them all... 

LeftLion Screen Podcast 2.3 - Mark Gallagher and Zanda Sey, Arc Cinema

This month, the LeftLion Screen Team are joined by Arc Cinema's Mark Gallagher and Zanda Sey to discuss their first year in Beeston, their upcoming events, and their favourite Batmen...

Ian Prowse & Amsterdam

BALIMAYA PROJECT

Half Man Half Biscuit

Film Review: Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy

Hot on the heels of his Oscar-nominated hit Drive My Car, Ryusuke Hamaguchi is back with another naturalistic drama…

Meet West Bridgford’s ALT BLK ERA, the Sisters Delivering Powerful Messages Through Their Music

We hear from Nyrobi Beckett-Messam, one half of the Notts duo "defying traditional expectations for young black artists"...

Nottingham International Film Festival Announces April Line-Up

The event will take place at both Savoy Cinema and Nottingham Contemporary...

Window Kid

SLOWTHAI

Tuned

10 Years Later: The Hunger Games

Are the odds still in its favour?

Treat Kitchen Joins Forces with Base 51 in the Face of Funding Cuts to Young People’s Services

Nottingham based food gifting retailer Treat Kitchen and local charity partner Base 51 join forces to rally support and donations from the general public and other local businesses and universities. This follows Nottingham City Council’s announcement that they’ll be reducing youth provisions across the city, as they make cuts to the tune of £28m to balance their budget; resulting in the closure of five local children’s centres

We Headed To Lost City for an Afternoon of Boozy Mini Golf

The LeftLion team finally got round to having their postponed Christmas party at Lost City Adventure Golf, with an afternoon of cocktails, mini golf and jungle adventure...

DiY Collective Veteran Harry Harrison Discusses His New Book, Dreaming in Yellow, and the Importance of Rave Culture

We chat to Harry Harrison, founding member of DiY Collective and author of new book Dreaming in Yellow: The Story Of The DiY Soundsystem, which takes a look back at rave culture... 

Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds

Unto Others

New Notts Festival Meadowlands Announces Nine More Acts

Come this summer there’s a brand new festival in town, landing in Nottingham’s Victoria Embankment in the Meadows area on the bank holiday Friday 3 June - and it goes by the name Meadowlands. With 10 stellar acts now announced, it’s looking like a must-go for indie/rock lovers of all ages. With more acts yet to be announced, we take a first look at who’s rocking up…

Theatre Review: Looking Good Dead

Ian C Douglas went to see Looking Good Dead, starring former EastEnder Adam Woodyatt, at the Theatre Royal

Nottingham Fashion Designer Rebekah Peters Lifts the Lid on Her Iconic Clothing Made From Preloved Bedsheets and Curtains

Notts' own Rebekah Peters is helping to lead the way in the preloved fashion game. We catch up with her to find out more…

Lynks

Wayward Sons