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Historical Films: Our Favourite Movies About the Past

Mon 05 Jul 2021

With our latest issue of the mag focusing on Nottingham Castle, an iconic landmark throughout the city's history, we thought we'd discuss our favourite films depicting the past...

Film Review: In the Earth

Sun 27 Jun 2021

The latest from British director Ben Wheatley is a sore disappointment considering its
brilliant potential…

Nottingham Poetry Festival's Creative Director Anne Holloway on Her Career Highlights and What You Can Expect from This Year's Festival

Fri 25 Jun 2021

As Creative Director for Nottingham Poetry Festival, founding editor of Big White Shed and a former member of Mouthy Poets, Anne Holloway has just about seen and done it all on the Notts poetry scene. She talked to Bridie Squires about her work, career and what to expect from the upcoming festival...

Short Film Golden Handshake Sheds Light on the Midlands' Dedicated Skateboarding Community

Wed 23 Jun 2021

From split balls to Sneinton market, Golden Handshake – a new short film from skate organisation Hooked – shines a light on the Midlands’ dedicated and expanding skateboarding community. George White chats to founder Dave Ford about the project, which is now available to watch on YouTube…

Film Review: The Father

Sun 20 Jun 2021

This slow-paced drama, starring Anthony Hopkins as a man grappling with dementia, makes for a cinema visit you won’t forget any time soon, says Hollie Anderson...

Film Review: Shiva Baby

Mon 14 Jun 2021

Emma Seligman's Shiva Baby has been one of the most talked-about independent films of the year so far. Screen Co-Editor George White finds out why...

Film Review: Awake

Sun 13 Jun 2021

Netflix’s new thriller starring Gina Rodriguez sees the world at a point of crisis where no one can sleep, leading to a mission to discover a cure…

Film Review: A Quiet Place Part II

Fri 04 Jun 2021

John Krasinski’s horror sequel is the perfect pandemic blockbuster, writes Roshan Chandy…

Film Review: First Cow

Tue 01 Jun 2021

Kelly Reichardt’s plainly charming Western takes a slow amble through the business life of the frontier…

Green Hustle Gears Up For Nottingham's First Post-Lockdown Festival

Mon 31 May 2021

After a successful virtual event last year, Green Hustle returns for an in-person festival in June...

Film Review: Cruella

Sat 29 May 2021

Disney has released the prequel none of us needed. But is it still worth a watch? Screen Co-Editor George White thinks so...

Film Review: Demon Slayer – Mugen Train

Sat 29 May 2021

All aboard – Screen Co-Editor Jamie Morris reviews this runaway anime sensation…

DHP Annouce New Event Series Arboretum Sunsets for Summer 2021

Tue 25 May 2021

Following a successful summer in 2020, DHP are back with a new event series and a line up full of local and national talents, food, drink and more…

Film Review: Army of the Dead

Sun 23 May 2021

After the success of Zack Snyder's Justice League, the popular filmmaker is back with the action-packed zombie flick...

Film Review: Without Remorse

Thu 20 May 2021

Tom Clancy's Without Remorse is fine—and that’s okay, writes Michael Vince...

Nottingham Forest Fan Rich Fisher Releases a Documentary About a Once in a Lifetime Road Trip

Wed 19 May 2021

Way back in 2008, Rich Fisher headed to Mongolia with his friend Ed on a road trip. In the back of his mind, he always had the intention of making the journey into a film, but life got in the way. That was until the world came to a grinding halt, allowing Rich the time to finally create Rich and Ed’s Excellent Adventure – the story of two Forest fans on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to the other side of the world. Roshan Chandy catches up with the Notts-based filmmaker to find out more…

Film Review: The Woman in the Window

Tue 18 May 2021

Amy Adams’ new Hitchcockian thriller is predictable and cliched, writes Hilary Whiteside...

Mayhem Film Festival to Return to Broadway This Year

Sun 16 May 2021

After hosting a scaled-down 'Skeleton Event' last year, the organisers of the iconic Mayhem Film Festival are hoping to bring the event back to its full gory glory this October..

Myhouse Yourhouse: Coming Out of Retirement, Mental Health, and a Virtual Festival

Sat 15 May 2021

It was only when the world came to a crashing halt and gig venues, clubs and record shops were forced to shut their doors, that people realised just how important music is in bringing us all together. But out of that dark period came the resurrection of Myhouse Yourhouse. Part-online gig, part community and part virtual venue, it entertained over 80,000 listeners during the last twelve months, raising huge amounts for charity in the process. Addie Kenogbon talked to creator and Notts DJ Alex Traska and DJ and events organiser Jakki Denton to find out just how this Nottingham subculture became a beacon for mental health awareness, hope and togetherness...

Film Review: The Mitchells vs. The Machines

Tue 11 May 2021

This animated family adventure is sweet and silly, with a little sprinkle of delightfully dystopian humour, writes Hollie Anderson...

Feelgood Films: The Movies That Lift Our Spirits

Mon 10 May 2021

Movies have long been a way to lift the spirits, providing heartwarming moments and tonnes of laughs, fist-pumping action and that ugly happy-cry you do when star-crossed lovers finally end up together. To tie in with our recent self-care issue of the mag, the LeftLion screen team dive into their favourite feelgood films of all time...