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Film Review: Parasite

It’s no secret that the twisted new comedy-thriller Parasite has captivated audiences around the world; but will it hit the mark with a UK audience now that it’s finally invaded our screens?

Film Review: The Lighthouse

Robert Egger's second feature film makes for an immersive and dreamlike cinema experience...

Film Review: Queen & Slim

Melina Matsoukas's slick, character-driven directorial debut has been met with outstanding critic reviews, and recently won the Impact Award from the African-American Film Critics Association...

LeftLion Magazine #122

The gaming special, featuring Andy Wilson of Sledgehammer Games, Needy Cat Games, Larping, Bridie Squires' Casino Zero, the Festival of Science and Curiosity and more...

Review: NTU Documentary Film Screening

Screen section co-editor Jamie Morris gives the verdict on the new short films from NTU’s latest batch of skilled documentary directors...

Theatre Review: Nell Gwynn at Lace Market Theatre

Anna Marshall popped down to see this splendiferous performance...

Film Review: The Personal History of David Copperfield

This adaptation of Charles Dickens’ book from 1850 manages to stay true to its source material while injecting a refreshingly modern feel to the story. Through combining subtle dialogue with playful physical performances, this is a purely entertaining movie that channels the qualities of some of the most renowned British classics...

Theatre Review: Priscilla Queen of the Desert

If you want fun, feel-good theatre with exceptional voices, this is the show for you.

Food Review: Cafe Coco Tang

We headed to the Vietnemese-inspired eatery everyone's talking about in Nottingham...

Food Review: Broadway Veganuary Menu

Vegan burgers and beers? Yes please.

Food Review: Burra Khana

We got along to Burra Khana to check out the food...

Live Music Review: Slipknot at Motorpoint Arena

When Slipknot first emerged like a chip pan fire in 1995, they had clearly set their stall out to shock the world into submission. Fast-forward over twenty years, and their success in that mission is brazen; they are making a fiercely anticipated return to Motorpoint Arena following the release of their sixth studio album We Are Not Your Kind last year – an album which tore its way to Number One on the Billboard Album Chart…

Film Review: Live Twice, Love Once

This emotional, award-winning Spanish drama takes a real and honest look at the importance of love...

Film Review: Just Mercy

Michael B. Jordan fights injustice within the justice system in this compelling true story...

Book Reviews: January 2020

We've rounded up a couple of books to get you through this massive Monday morning of month. Or not.

Film Review: Weathering With You

Three years after the release of his modern classic Your Name, visionary anime director Makoto Shinkai returns to UK screens with another heartfelt hit…

Review: Easy Life’s Lunchtime Session and Signing at Rough Trade

Following their newest 'Junk Food' mixtape release, the Midlands group paid a visit to Notts one lazy Sunday afternoon for a laid-back in store set, featuring some greasy garms. Bobby Twidale tells all...

Live Music Review: The Big Moon at Rough Trade

London’s kick-ass indie rockers The Big Moon were back in Nottingham to debut their sleeker, stripped back second album Walking Like We Do at an exclusive in-store gig at Rough Trade...

What A Decade: Nusic on Why Nottingham Should Be Crowned the Music City of the Last 10 Years

If you live in Nottingham and are passionate about that music thing, it’s fair to say this is the best decade we’ve ever had. And not just us: there’s a case that musically, Notts has had one of the best decades in the whole of the UK…

Review: Daliso Chaponda - Blah Blah Blacklist at Nottingham Playhouse

Malawi's Got Talent: Come for the Madonna gag, stay for the awkward questions...

Film Review: 1917

Sir Sam Mendes’ World War One epic is the most Oscar-nominated film of the year, but that means nowt without the ol’ LeftLion stamp of approval…

Music Reviews: Pete Woosh’s 52 Card Trick

DiY collective founder Pete Whoosh started Spirit Wrestlers following a cancer diagnosis which led him to explore holistic treatment and reconnect with the healing power of music. Back in March 2019, the not-for-profit label launched  The 52 Card Trick project, releasing tracks on a weekly basis for a year and donating the proceeds to chosen charities that support natural healing.

Packed with soothing sounds from known names including Hot Toddy, Brawther and Ex Friendly, alongside gems from local talent and beyond, as the project comes close to the end we look back at the breadth of releases and check out some highlights...

Art Review: International Postcard Show 2020

Ah, postcards. Proper nostalgia stuff that. 

Art Review: 2020 MU

Our Adrian pottered down to Surface Gallery to check out another marvellous exhibition...

Review: Mimm & Onpoint Presents Maribou State

Rachael Halaburda looks back on the major sell out event that set tongues wagging in the city...