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Film Review: The Post

Fri 26 Jan 2018

Hanks and Streep bounce off one another brilliantly in a story that showcases the true purpose and power of the press

Live Music Review: Hellcats Night at The Bodega

Wed 24 Jan 2018

I’m Not From London’s all-ages night Hellcats kicks off the year with an impressive line-up at The Bodega

Live Music Review: Gallery 47 at The Bodega

Tue 23 Jan 2018

To celebrate the launch of his new album, Young World, Jack Peachey returned to his Notts roots...

Live Music Review: Cute Owl Festival at The Maze

Sun 21 Jan 2018

A brand new intimate festival of live electronic music with a variety unusual musical instruments...

Film Review: Coco

Fri 19 Jan 2018

After a bumpy last few years, we went to see if Coco was a return to form for Pixar...

Film Review: Darkest Hour

Thu 18 Jan 2018

Gary Oldman superbly evokes the sharp wit and strong defiance of the wartime leader in Joe Wright’s latest film…

Film Review: Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Wed 17 Jan 2018

Written and directed by In Bruges' Martin McDonagh, and with a cast that includes Frances McDormand, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson and Peter Dinklage, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri has been tipped to be the big winner at this year's Academy Awards... but is it actually any good?

Film Review: The Greatest Showman

Tue 16 Jan 2018

Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron and Michelle Williams team up for the all signing, all dancing biopic of circus pioneer P.T. Barnum

Film Review: Hostiles

Mon 15 Jan 2018

Scott Cooper's dark Western odyssey, starring Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike and Wes Studi has been one of the best received films of its genre in recent years. We went to see if it was worth all the hype...

Left Panther: Nottingham Panthers News & Updates

Thu 11 Jan 2018

The Panthers didn't have a particularly happy Christmas, was it too many mince pies? Our Sally gives us the low down

Theatre Review: Thriller Live

Wed 10 Jan 2018

Do You Remember A Time when Michael Jackson seemed Invincible? A Dangerous Smooth Criminal who was so Off The Wall that he changed the use of the word "Bad" in History? Can You Feel It? If that’s The Way You Make Me Feel and you’re looking for a Thriller, This Is It. You can’t Beat It.

Book Review Competition: Win a £25 Token and Get Published

Fri 05 Jan 2018

We’ve teamed up with the UNESCO City of Literature squad to deliver a book review competition...

The LeftLion Guide to Dating in Nottingham

Mon 01 Jan 2018

Happy Valentine's Day, ya boggers...

LeftLion Magazine #97

Mon 01 Jan 2018

Our UNESCO City of Literature special with crime author John Harvey, Georgina Wilding, Sandeep Mahal, Cappo, Lord Byron, Alan Sillitoe, DH Lawrence and more...

LeftLion Film Podcast #3 Part 2 - The Worst Films of 2017 with Daniel Turner

Fri 29 Dec 2017

The second of a two-parter in which Ashley Carter and Derry Shillitto are joined by Daniel Turner to discuss the worst films released in 2017...

LeftLion Stereo with Georgie, Alice Short, Lone and more

Sat 23 Dec 2017

Here's what our music editor has been sticking in his tabs this month...

LeftLion Film Podcast #3 Part 1 - Best Films of 2017 with Daniel Turner

Sat 23 Dec 2017

The first of a two-parter, where Ashley Carter and Derry Shillitto are joined by Nottingham filmmaker Daniel Turner to discuss their picks for the best films of 2017

Make Your Own LeftLion Christmas Tree

Fri 22 Dec 2017

Christmas don’t half put a strain on the owd poss strings. If you’re worried about being able to afford a full spread of nosh, all the decorations and enough presents for every second cousin in the family, fret no more. We’ve got you covered. Turn the fruits of our labour into your festive centrepiece and tick one more thing off the shopping list by turning this here rag into a miniature Christmas tree. You’re very welcome, duck.