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Film Review: The Sleepover

Sat 22 Aug 2020

Netflix’s new comedy sees a sleepover gone wrong as a mother is taken and her kids must find her, as well as finding out about her seedy past…

Should the Broadmarsh Site Be Turned Into a Green Space?

Wed 19 Aug 2020

After shopping centre giant intu collapsed into administration, causing yet another Broadmarsh development plan to fall by the wayside, Ewan Cameron decided it was time for something different. Creating an online petition calling for the area to be turned into a communal green space, his campaign has over ten thousand signatures at the time of printing. Here’s exactly why he thinks the plan to turn Broadmarsh green is essential for Nottingham...

Film Review: Project Power

Tue 18 Aug 2020

Jamie Foxx stars as a five-minute superhero in Netflix's Project Power...

25 Years Later: Waterworld

Tue 11 Aug 2020

Steady yourselves, there’s a storm on the horizon…The clouds are gathering for the 25th anniversary of one of cinematic history’s biggest flops. It's Mad Max crossed with Treasure Island. It’s Kevin Costner at the height of being Kevin Costner. It’s Dennis Hopper as a mad, underrated villainous pirate. Yep, you guessed it - it’s time to return to Waterworld.

LeftLion Film Podcast #28 - The Lockdown Tapes: Part 2

Fri 07 Aug 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 a doomed interview with stand up legend with Colin Quinn, getting intimidated by Ben Wheatley, talking to Bella Ramsey the day after she was killed off in Game of Thrones and getting brutalised by Tom State...

Nottingham Arts Mela Returns to the New Art Exchange for Its 32nd Year

Tue 04 Aug 2020

As Nottingham Mela Network, in partnership with New Art Exchange, gets ready to celebrate the 32nd year of Nottingham Arts Mela in the UK, Alex Stubbs previews the exciting, eclectic online programme of cooking, films featuring South Asian diaspora worldwide, music, dance, debates, poetry and spoken word, family art workshops, murals, archives activated, morning raags and yoga…

25 Years Later: Kids

Tue 28 Jul 2020

A hyper-realistic, fly-on-the-wall story, Kids is the product of 19-year-old writer Harmony Korine and photographer-cum-filmmaker Larry Clark. 25 years old this month, the film is set in the heart of New York, where Clark and Korine capture the disturbing hedonism and reckless nature of pubescent youth...

Film Review: The Kissing Booth 2

Fri 24 Jul 2020

Netflix’s much-anticipated sequel to The Kissing Booth, sees best friends Lee and Elle tackle their senior year, as well as Elle dealing with her long-distance relationship with Noah.

Film Review: Ride Your Wave

Tue 21 Jul 2020

Following a wave of successful recent anime film releases in the UK, this charming new animated feature makes its digital debut...

Beeston Film Festival Has Added an LGBTQ+ Category

Mon 20 Jul 2020

After experiencing an increase in submissions, Beeston Film Festival is launching a brand new category for LGBT+ filmmakers in time for Pride 2020...

Film Hub Midlands Invites Aspiring Filmmakers to Creative Producers School

Tue 14 Jul 2020

Film Hub Midlands, a partner of the BFI Network, is giving Nottingham filmmakers the chance to gain skills and experience in the production process...

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...

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...

The Show Must Go On: Nottingham Pride 2020 Moves Online

Sun 05 Jul 2020

With Nottingham’s annual celebration of LGBTQ+ culture put on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions, organisers have decided to move Pride 2020 online to provide a unique, innovative way for the community to stay proud...

Nottingham Beach and Riverside Festival Cancelled for Summer 2020

Mon 29 Jun 2020

Nottingham City Council has today announced the cancellation of two major summer events. Both the Nottingham Beach and Riverside Festival will not take place this year due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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.

UPLOAD Virtual Festival: Interactive ‘Digital Park’ Festival In Nottinghamshire This Weekend

Thu 25 Jun 2020

This new festival aims to support vulnerable arts organisations and connect through culture, with lots of Nottinghamshire talent involved including Rob Green, Ajay Henry, Major Labia and more...