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From co-creating the British TV classic The Royle Family to setting up Baby Cow Productions with Steve Coogan, Henry Normal has had an industrious career in the arts. But since retiring, the 65-year-old has turned his hand back to his first love, poetry, and is celebrating his second volume of Collected Poems, published last month by Flapjack Press…
Creating large textured structures, Katharina Fitz’s work walks the line between the sleek and the experimental. We head down to Beam Gallery to explore her latest exhibition, SHAPE-SHIFT, to see how she uses industrial materials to create her final pieces, alongside learning more about her new book, When Seams Become Audible - Sculpture and Photography 2013–2022…
Film lovers most likely know Michael Mann as the visionary behind iconic crime films including Thief, Manhunter and Heat. But did you know that he’s tried his hand at writing novels too? Most notably, Heat Two, the literary prequel/sequel to one of his most iconic films. Our writer Oliver Parker sees how it compares…
Combining stunning silhouettes, sustainable fabric and eye-catching graphics, Nottingham fashion brand Ford & Guy may be relatively new on the scene, but they’re already proving to be ones to watch with their designs already being worn by some big names and top social media influencers with a huge following, such as Astrid Zeegen. We catch up with owner Suzanne (Suzie) Ford to find out more about her iconic designs…
While not perfect, this new release from Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet is a fun bit of escapism...
With this powerful directorial debut, Nana Mensah is set for a big future behind the camera...
In an act of benevolence to rival Father Christmas himself, our glorious leader and Editor, Ashley Carter, has decided to celebrate our 150th issue by helping you lot out. Offering something far more valuable than toys and presents, he’s bestowing some of his worldly wisdom* by helping the readers of LeftLion with some of the problems submitted through our social media channels. You’re welcome.
With our 150th issue spotlighting the next generation of big and small screen talent, we thought we'd have a look at those who took their chance to break into the film industry...
Interested in getting your hands on four free books? Well you’re in luck, because Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature are offering just that through their Big City Reads campaign. With stories ranging from loneliness to police injustice, and styles varying from prose to graphic novel, there’s something for every reader. Four young writers give us their run down of the books, continuing with Eleanor Flowerday's take on Furthermoor...
We had the pleasure of visiting artist Katharina Fitz’s Nottingham art studio to speak to her about her motivations, ideas and art practice. Having already exhibited in Nottingham and across the globe, we can only wonder how the grinding, crunching cogs of her work will turn in the next ten years…
Hot on the heels of Get Out and Us, we went to see if Jordan Peele could make it three out of three with his new film, Nope...
Starting off as a geography student, Kedijah Eaves-O'Connor quickly shifted to environmental science upon learning more about the scary reality of climate change. Now the young activist is committed to sustainability and getting more people of colour involved in the environmental sector…
Deftly ignoring the failed sequels to the 1987 original, Dan Trachtenberg revitalises an ailing franchise with Prey...
Ian C Douglas went to see Spider’s Web at the Theatre Royal...
After a couple of months away from the microphones, Screen Editor Jamie Morris and Assistant Editor George White return for a new episode of the LeftLion Screen Podcast - much to the delight of the millions of superfans across the globe...
After racking up the dollar with Deadpool 2 and creating an action hero to rival James Bond in John Wick, David Leitch is back with a bang - and a bullet train...
Looking for a fun family night out? Look no further...
Interested in getting your hands on four free books? Well you’re in luck, because Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature are offering just that through their Big City Reads campaign. With stories ranging from loneliness to police injustice, and styles varying from prose to graphic novel, there’s something for every reader. Four young writers give us their run down of the books, continuing with Zach Omitowoju's take on Punching the Air...
Somehow, the railway children have returned... But should they have? Mother-daughter team Susan and Elinor Barsby find out...
Directed by Panah Panahi, son of jailed filmmaker Jafar Panahi, this debut feature release paints a tense but tender portrait of an Iranian family with a subtle political message…
Sara Dosa returns with another powerful documentary - this time telling the true story of two scientists who died doing what they loved, while they were in love...
With everyone from Craig David to Supergrass taking to the stage, Splendour Festival returned with a bang - bringing two days of proper top tunes to Wollaton Park. Here's what we thought...
In an age where thrill-a-minute scandal content is available everywhere, this heartfelt and authentic doc stands out…
Ms. Marvel restores faith in the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe…
Ever heard of The Simpsons? We thought so. Yet did you know they did a movie in 2007? Yeah, we thought that too. But if you want to reminisce on simpler times anyway, here's a look back at the film's release a decade-and-a-half later...
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