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5 of the Best Moments in Roland Emmerich Movies

Mon 31 Jan 2022

With Roland Emmerich set to return with his, um, Emmerichest film yet - Moonfall - this week, we take a look at some of the highlights from his most iconic movies so far...

Film Review: Nightmare Alley

Tue 25 Jan 2022

Guillermo del Toro is a busy man at the moment, with his Cabinet of Curiosities and Pinocchio series still to come this year. But was it worth him investing time into Nightmare Alley? Just about...

8 of the Best Films Coming Out in 2022

Wed 19 Jan 2022

From Martin Scorsese to the MCU, the next twelve months will see plenty of exciting releases come to the big screen. Here are some of the best...

Two Notts Creatives Discuss the Future of Ratcliffe-On-Soar Power Station

Tue 18 Jan 2022

Architectural Designer William Harvey and artist Ryan Boultbee, two creatives obsessed with the built environment, discuss the uncertain future of Ratcliffe-on-Soar (R-o-S) power station - that’s the big’un, with the giant cooling towers, that you can see dominating the landscape on the approach to Notts…

Film Review: Memoria

Mon 17 Jan 2022

It has 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, but does Memoria get the much-coveted LeftLion seal of approval? Yes, as it turns out...

Film Review: Scream

Mon 17 Jan 2022

The fifth film in the Scream franchise, um, Scream, is in cinemas now - and it is well worth a watch...

We Hear From Notts Director Liam Dexter on the Inspiration for His Short Film Bums: A Day in the Life

Tue 11 Jan 2022

We speak to Liam Dexter, writer, director and star of the entertaining yet emotional mockumentary Bums: A Day in the Life - which follows three down-on-their-luck lads who spend their days roaming the streets of Nottingham…

Film Review: Licorice Pizza

Sat 08 Jan 2022

Paul Thomas Anderson maintains his winning streak…

Confetti Announce Two Exciting Esports Events for This January

Thu 06 Jan 2022

There will be tournaments for popular games including the newly-released Halo Infinite...

Film Review: The Tragedy of Macbeth

Wed 05 Jan 2022

Joel Coen goes solo for this passion project. But is one Coen as good as two?

5 of the Best Films to See in Nottingham Cinemas in January 2022

Sat 01 Jan 2022

Start the new year off right - with a big old dose of silver screen action...

Film Review: The King's Man

Fri 31 Dec 2021

Over two years after its planned release, The King's Man is finally here. But was it worth the wait?

LeftLion Film Podcast #29: Part 2 - The Worst Films of 2021

Thu 30 Dec 2021

After three years and about as many listenable episodes, hosts Ashley Carter and Derry Shillitto sign off on their final LeftLion Film Podcast where they are joined by new hosts George White and Jamie Morris to discuss the worst films of 2021...

LeftLion Film Podcast #29: Part 1 - The Best Films of 2021

Wed 29 Dec 2021

Film Review: Don't Look Up

Tue 28 Dec 2021

Jonah Hill outshines even Leonardo DiCaprio in this incisive satire…

5 Underrated Films You May Have Missed in 2021

Tue 28 Dec 2021

It’s been a fast and furious year filled with cinematic marvels – but here are five great films you might just have had no time to dive into…

Film Review: A Boy Called Christmas

Tue 21 Dec 2021

This Sky Cinema original is a charming and pleasant watch, but filled with the all-too-familiar Christmas movie themes and cliches…

Film Review: Spider-Man: No Way Home

Sat 18 Dec 2021

Spidey is back, and so are his greatest foes – incy wincy spoilers may follow...

Interview: Mark Rosenblatt, Director of Award-Winning Short Film Ganef

Thu 16 Dec 2021

We chat to Mark Rosenblatt, director of the powerful short film Ganef - which was named Best UK Short Film at the 2020 Nottingham International Film Festival, and investigates the impact of trauma on Holocaust victims and their loved ones…