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10 Awesome Films from 2016

Tue 03 Jan 2017

Our Screen Editor Harry Wilding and top film buff Ash Carter have rounded up the best flicks from an otherwise dreary 2016

6 Greatest Robin Hoods on Film and TV

Tue 03 Jan 2017

Despite what people in Yorkshire might claim, Robin Hood is a Nottingham icon – he even has his own tram. Here, Ant and Gav, who don’t half love a list, take a look at the six best Robin Hoods in film and TV…

Short Stack Christmas Bonanza: The Short Film Showcase's Festive Picks

Mon 19 Dec 2016

The bi-monthly short film night pulled together a selection of independent films and music videos from East Midlands-based filmmakers for its final event of 2016...

7 Festive Films to Watch This Christmas

Mon 19 Dec 2016

It's Christmas time but what if you don't want to spend the day with your family? Why not try one of these Christmassy films instead of all of that human interaction...

Film Review: Sully: Miracle on the Hudson

Wed 07 Dec 2016

Clint Eastwood's latest vehicle about the true-life story of Captain “Sully” Sullenberger gliding his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 aboard, didn't impress...

Film Review: Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them

Fri 02 Dec 2016

It’s time for the Harry Potter fans around the world to dust off their wands and cloaks. That’s right, we thought it was over, but we were wrong. We’re back in the Wizarding world for another journey with a whole new set of characters – and some old ones, from the Harry Potter books and films.

Film Review: A Street Cat Named Bob

Mon 21 Nov 2016

The feel-good film of the century has hit cinemas everywhere.

Conversation Dinner at Jamie's Italian for Being Human Festival

Fri 18 Nov 2016

The national festival delves into everything humanities. For the opening event in Nottingham, our literature editor got down to Jamie's Italian for a little less of the usual restaurant action, and a little more conversation. A dinner without food. Get meh?

Review: Amit Chaudhuri in Conversation at Nottingham Festival of Literature

Wed 16 Nov 2016

The award-winning author was in Nottingham as part of the Festival of Literature, where he discussed D.H. Lawrence, his love of music, and read from some of his novels...

Debs Does Nottingham Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival

Tue 15 Nov 2016

Nottingham CAMRA's annual festival of beers, ales and ciders hit the castle once again and we sent our Debs there to drink all the ales she possibly could...

Sheila Rowbotham Talks Rebel Crossings for Nottingham Festival of Literature

Tue 15 Nov 2016

In her latest book, Sheila Rowbotham outlines the interweaving lives of six figures who made Rebel Crossings across the Atlantic in search of new beginnings. This talk was part of Nottingham’s Festival of Literature...

John Agard Performed Roll Over Atlantic for Nottingham's Festival of Literature

Tue 15 Nov 2016

Day two of the Festival of Literature saw the eccentric and charismatic John Agard perform his Roll Over Atlantic show...

Gabriel Ebulue Performs Hip-Punk for Nottingham Comedy Festival

Mon 07 Nov 2016

"Now I am writing jokes that mean something to me and say something important... rather than a series of elaborate dick jokes"

A Bit of Magic with Stu and Friends Comes to Nottingham Comedy Festival

Mon 07 Nov 2016

Nottingham Arts Theatre is set to get taken over with a plethora of cabaret acts, all thanks to Stu Turner. As part of the Nottingham Comedy Festival, the magician and comedian from Surrey is sure to show the city a thing or two that’ll leave the gobs gaping, all alongside his mates. We chatted to the man himself ahead of the show...

Wendy Jones Talks Women and Sex at Nottingham's Festival of Literature

Tue 01 Nov 2016

In the 700 years that books have been published in England, there has not been one that invites women to talk about what they want from sex. Until now. Wendy Jones reveals all…

Canadian Comedian Chris Betts is Coming to Nottingham Comedy Festival

Tue 01 Nov 2016

He's made the UK his home and is currently putting the finishing touches to his new show, Bewilderbeest. We caught up with Chris Betts ahead of his show at Sobar for Nottingham Comedy Festival…

30 Things To Do For Nottingham Festival of Literature 2016

Tue 01 Nov 2016

Get the full rundown of wordy goings-on for the inaugural Notts FoL...

Nottingham Festival of Literature's Virtual Writer-in-Residence Omar Hazek

Tue 01 Nov 2016

Imprisoned for ‘protesting without permission’, Egyptian writer and poet Omar Hazek has since been released, but banned from travelling. To show solidarity with Omar, and other writers facing persecution, he’s the Festival of Literature’s Virtual Writer-in-Residence.