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We Learn More About The Carousel's Free Community Work Day

Sat 25 Feb 2023

A spot for Nottingham freelancers and artists to spend their working days, The Carousel are raising money to offer a free working space one day a week - fighting the isolation that can come with working from home...

Comedy Group Major Labia are Launching Their First Short Film, Witches

Fri 24 Feb 2023

Spreading comedy across Nottingham, Major Labia are well-known for their theatre-based comedy shows and absurdist humour. Now the group, who originally met at The Television Workshop, are creating their first short film. Titled Witches, the project explores the dynamics of female surveillance and sexuality. We catch up with Siobhán Cannon-Brownlie, Gemma Caseley-Kirk and Narisha Lawson to chat about the upcoming release…

Castle Rock Launch New Beer to Celebrate International Women’s Day

Mon 20 Feb 2023

Sales of the beer will contribute to Nottingham Women's Centre...

Film Review: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Mon 20 Feb 2023

It's not going too well for Marvel at the moment...

Film Review: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

Sat 18 Feb 2023

Heads up Disney, Marcel is coming for that Oscar...

Our Favourite Films of All Time

Wed 15 Feb 2023

To celebrate our special Screen issue, we asked our film writers an easy question - what is the best movie of all time?

Preview: Mansfield Town Film Festival

Tue 14 Feb 2023

Launching this year, Mansfield Town Film Festival is something to look forward to this summer...

Film Review: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Mon 13 Feb 2023

It's the dark horse of the year that nobody saw coming - and those kitten eyes have worked wonders on us too...

Film Review: Women Talking

Mon 13 Feb 2023

This marks two Oscar nominations and the LeftLion nod of approval for Women Talking...

Pianist and Composer Chris Miggells Talks Music and His Short Film

Mon 13 Feb 2023

He’s played at the Theatre Royal. He’s played at the Albert Hall. And, in a fitting tribute to his local roots, he’s played at Clipstone Headstocks. It’s safe to say local pianist and composer Chris Miggells is having a career that very few can match. We hear all about the Mansfield man’s special hometown concert, his upcoming album, Synesthese, and more…

Film Review: She Is Love

Mon 06 Feb 2023

Do we love She Is Love? We'd love for you to find out...

In Photos: Coach Party and Girl Scout at The Bodega

Sun 05 Feb 2023

A great double whammy took over The Bodega this week. Our Rae Dowling stopped by to check it out...

The Television Workshop's Ruby Thompson Talks Working on A24 Film Aftersun

Sat 04 Feb 2023

If you’re a regular Broadway-goer, or just a lover of indie films, you’ve most likely heard all about Aftersun - the emotive film that made not just one, but two members of the LeftLion team cry. A raw portrayal of fatherhood, childhood and mental health struggles, it’s a very special piece of art created by Charlotte Wells. But more than that, it’s also a showcase of Nottingham talent, with multiple actors from the Television Workshop present in the film. We catch up with talented young actor Ruby Thompson, who plays Laura in the award-winning release...

Film Review: Knock at the Cabin

Sat 04 Feb 2023

M. Night Shyamalan’s back with a new taut thriller about the apocalypse…

5 Events You Should Check Out at This Year's Festival of Science and Curiosity

Fri 03 Feb 2023

Nottingham's Festival of Science and Curiosity returns. Here are five things you need to try out for yourself while it's here...

Film Review: The Felling

Thu 02 Feb 2023

The Felling is a new documentary that tells the first-hand account of how ordinary Sheffield citizens stood up against a company waging war on the environment...

Swing Dash Take Over Everyday People for First Ever Party

Thu 02 Feb 2023

For Issue #157, we will be visiting Swing Dash studios, based in Sneinton, to discuss their upcoming 24-hour livestream in aid of International Women’s Day. In the meantime, check out this exciting event they’ve got coming up before then…

The Lonely Cinema Club Dive Into the Link Between Film and Community

Thu 02 Feb 2023

Sitting in a room full of people with at least one thing in common… Can there really be such a thing as going to the cinema alone? With the Lonely Cinema Club, Emma Carys wants to showcase the inclusivity and empowerment that film can offer, and prove that cinema is a place of untapped community - especially in Nottingham…