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Film Review: The Old Guard

Mon 13 Jul 2020

The gun-toting, sword-slinging, kick-ass Charlize Theron is firmly back in her comfort zone in this combat-packed superhero saga.

For King, Not Country: Why We Need a More Inclusive War Narrative in the UK

Mon 13 Jul 2020

As the world gets ready to remember the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, photographer Jagdish Patel explores the role of Commonwealth soldiers – many of whom were conscripted under the threat of violence – in Britain’s victory.

LeftLion Film Podcast #28 - The Lockdown Tapes: Part 1

Mon 13 Jul 2020

Separated due to lockdown, hosts Ash and Derry virtually reminisce over some of their favourite and most humiliating moments from three years of the LeftLion Film Podcast. Featuring getting pied off by Vicky McClure, stalking Emilio Estevez, grilling Nick Frost about Captain Pugwash and plenty more...

Film Review: Mucho Mucho Amor - The Legend of Walter Mercado

Sat 11 Jul 2020

The stars align in Netflix's latest documentary feature...

30 Years Later: Back to the Future Part III

Sat 11 Jul 2020

On its 30th anniversary, we once again go “Back to the Future” for the iconic trilogy’s final instalment.

Mayhem Film Festival 2020 to go ahead in “slimmed-down” format at Broadway Cinema

Fri 10 Jul 2020

Mayhem Film Festival is returning to Broadway Cinema this October as a condensed “skeleton” edition in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

30 Years Later: Total Recall

Wed 08 Jul 2020

It's been 30 years since Arnold Schwarzenegger took a trip to Mars, and raked in a box office revenue of $261,317,921 in the process...

Film Review: Eurovision Song Contest - The Story of Fire Saga

Fri 26 Jun 2020

An over-the-top parody of the much-loved song contest, with a star-studded cast that pays homage to the competition and is laughable – despite the criticism it has received.

Stop Wars to Stop Racism: The History Behind Belward Street's Iconic Street Art

Wed 24 Jun 2020

For years, Richie 'Pops' Baker's 'Stop Wars' design stood as one of Nottingham's most recognisable and iconic street art pieces. Having recently been reimagined as the new 'Stop Racism' piece, the artist, who now calls New Zealand home, explains the history behind his design...

Film Review: The Orphanage

Tue 23 Jun 2020

Roshan Chandy has high praise for this loving pastiche of Bollywood, war and magic...

Film Review: A Whisker Away

Thu 18 Jun 2020

This new Netflix original film is a solid recommendation for any fan of animation, romance, or cats...

Notts Rebels: Edward III

Wed 17 Jun 2020

In celebration of the Nottingham Castle Trust’s #VoicesofToday campaign, our Notts Rebels series continues with the story of Edward III and his audacious bid to rid England of a usurper at Nottingham Castle...

Film Review: Da 5 Bloods

Sat 13 Jun 2020

Two years after picking up an Oscar for BlacKkKlansman, Spike Lee is back with Da 5 Bloods, his first feature film for Netflix...

Film Review: Ema

Fri 12 Jun 2020

A beautiful, fluid and emotive study on guilt, love and power…

Film Review: The Last Days of American Crime

Tue 09 Jun 2020

Netflix’s new dystopian caper is another flop amidst a slew of hit-or-miss original films...

The Big Notts Quiz: Part III

Sun 07 Jun 2020

Thought last month’s quiz was too easy? Good news, we’ve decided to ramp up the difficulty this time around to see how many of you really know NG...

Documentary Filmmaker Jay Martin on Redt'Blue: The Film that Examines Why Mansfield Turned Tory

Wed 03 Jun 2020

After decades as a Labour stronghold, Mansfield decided to elect a Conservative MP in the 2017 General Election. The result, which came as a shock to many, led local filmmaker Jay Martin to make Red’tBlue, his upcoming documentary which explores why the ex-mining town turned Tory…

The Battle of Stoke Field: The Story Behind Nottinghamshire's Only Registered Battlefield

Mon 01 Jun 2020

It was the battle that finally ended the War of the Roses, the bloody civil struggle for control of the throne that plagued England for decades, and has been described as one of the defining moments in the country’s history. With this month marking the 533rd anniversary of the events that took place on Nottinghamshire’s only registered battlefield, we take a look at the story behind The Battle of Stoke Field…