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Theatre Interview: The Party Somewhere Else

The biggest party coming up is all set to celebrate women in the arts...

Preview: The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2018

We take a peek at some of the films on offer throughout March during Broadway Cinema's Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme

Film Review: You Were Never Really Here

Lynne Ramsay’s fourth feature is taut, grimly poetic thriller about a former soldier’s search for redemption

Nottingham Puppet Festival is Coming to Town

We're proper excited about the Nottingham Puppet Festival coming to town. Check out this video of what to expect over the course of the week...

Film Review: Wonder Wheel

Woody Allen's first film of the #MeToo era has been universally panned by critics, but whether that's a result of the director's reputation or the quality of the film itself is a matter of debate...

Film Review: Sweet Country

Warwick Thornton's powerful tale of an Aboriginal farm hand on the run after killing a white cattle rancher in 1920s Australia

8 Things to Do With Your Mum This Mothers Day

Mums are bleddy brilliant, aren’t they? Whether yours birthed you, raised you, came into your life half way through, if you call her mum, or grandma, or aunty, or her first name, if she makes the best roast potatoes, or struggles to boil an egg, she’s always on the other end of the phone when you need her. Treat your mum, or the closest person to it, to a cracker this Mother’s Day. Here’s some brain food to get the ideas ticking...

Film Review: Mute

Moon director Duncan Jones' latest film has been critically panned after it's release on Netflix last month.  We went to see if it's actually as bad as everyone is saying...

Film Review: I, Tonya

Craig Gillespie creates an energetic and intense account of the life of one of America’s most controversial sporting stars

Preview: Irish Film Season at Broadway Cinema

We take a look at what Broadway Cinema's Irish Film Season has to offer this March...

Film Review: Ladybird

Greta Gerwig’s directorial debut is an instant coming-of-age classic, standing as a heartwarming testament to teenagehood and the meaning of home

Festival of Science and Curiosity Review: Science Show Off at Rough Trade

Our Adrian got down for a nerdy laugh at Nottingham’s Rough Trade as he checked out Science Show Off as part of the Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity…

Film Review: The Shape of Water

Guillermo del Toro’s underwater fantasy highlights its actors talent for turning the obscure into something relatable to all

Film Review: Father Figures

Owen Wilson and Ed Helms lead us across the States in this remarkably unfunny slog

Festival of Science and Curiosity Review: Family Science Activities at Dales Centre Library

The Festival of Science and Curiosity saw the city taken over by clever clogs. Our Adrian got down to one of the family events down the libraries…

The Party Somewhere Else Festival Line Up

The women-led theatre festival is doing bits in March...

Film Review: Black Panther

The 93rd Marvel film of 2018 has landed to fairly widespread critical acclaim.  We went to see if Black Panther gets the LeftLion seal of approval...

Festival of Science and Curiosity: Real Science in Schools Symposium

Attended by local Politicians - including councillors and MPs - and Leading Lights in Science and Education and schools, the Symposium was essential for all those keen to improve teaching and research in STEM...

Festival of Science and Curiosity: Discover George Green Review

The Festival of Science and Curiosity kicked off in Nottingham with Discover George Green at the Windmill Science Centre, in Sneinton…

LeftLion Film Podcast #4: William Ivory

Ashley Carter and Derry Shillitto were delighted to be joined by William Ivory, the BAFTA nominated writer of Made in Dagenham, Burton and Taylor and many iconic British TV series.  The Nottingham-born writer, who has worked with the likes of John Hurt, Bob Hoskins, Pete Poslethwaite, Sally Hawkins, Rosamund Pike, Matt Smith, Dominic West and Helena Bonham Carter, joined us to talk about his career, the film industry and much more.  

Poetry Profile: Two Days With the DIY Poets

Every now and then you’ll come across something that does exactly what it says on the tin. Nottingham’s own DIY Poets are a prime example of this, with their tagline “We’re Nice and We Don’t Always Rhyme” neatly printed on the front cover of each issue of their monthly zine. We decided to pop in for a chat with the gang to get a gauge of just how nice they are, and we were not disappointed.

Film Review: The Mercy

Colin Firth plays inexperienced yachtsman Donald Crowhurst in the portrayal of his disastrous attempt to win the 1968 Golden Globe Race.

Win The Perfect Day in Notts

You think you know somebody and then you find out they don’t hate Su Pollard. You, our readers, are our lifeblood, and we need to confirm your views on Su and her music. We’ve not delved into your brains since 2014, so now we’re asking you again to give us your thoughts. We want to know what we’ve done well, what we could do better and how much you spend on shoes each month...

5 Places to Eat Pancakes in Notts This Pancake Day

It’s that time of year again, folks; the most important date in February by a long shot. Despite its status, it’s a day that can creep up on you outta nowhere, but fear not my friend, this time round you won’t be caught short. No, we’re not talking about Valentine’s D ay. We’re talking something bigger. A day full of real love and deep indulgence. A day when you can treat yersen without guilt or trepidation. You got it. It’s Pancake Day. Or Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras, if you’re so inclined. A celebration almost as old as time itself.

Here in Nottingham, we’re wound wonderfully close to our food. The city is the world’s greatest buffet, and today we’re heading to the dessert section…

Loveless Director Andrey Zvyagintsev Talks Filmmaking in Russia

Widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest living filmmakers, Andrey Zvyagintsev's latest film Loveless has already won the Jury Prize at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.  Daniel Turner talked to the director whilst he was in Nottingham to discuss his path to making films, his storied career and his Oscar nominated new film.