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Plays, classic films, and gigs in association with LeftLion: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 15 - 21 June

There's a lot to do this week in Nottingham, with a classic film shown in 35mm at the Savoy and local institution the Television Workshop showcasing a play about Notts County FC, among other options. Here's a few things we think are worth doing. 

Playwright Caroline Bird on writing The Last Stand Of Mrs Mary Whitehouse

The Playhouse continues its streak of consequential new plays with the upcoming The Last Stand Of Mrs Mary Whitehouse, starring Maxine Peake behind those infamous horn-rimmed spectacles. Caroline Bird speaks to Leftlion about how and why she wrote about the 'most dangerous woman in Britain'... 

Film Review: Jurassic World Rebirth

“It’s a bird, it’s a plane…no, it’s another Jurassic World movie.” Join us as we review Jurassic World: Rebirth to see if it was worth making… 

We Chat To Wellington Films About Their 25th Anniversary

For 25 years, Wellington Films has been producing films in Nottingham’s Broadway Cinema. I caught up with Al Clark to hear what producing ten feature films and over forty short films has been like...

Film Review: F1

Join us as we review F1, is this Brad Pitt blockbuster well crafted and nuanced, or does it follow the same old formula?

Review: 28 Years Later

We review the sequel to Danny Boyle's classic, 28 Weeks Later. We ask ourselves, 'What if zombies, but pretentious..?'

Film Review: The Phoenician Scheme

We review The Phoenician Scheme, an offbeat infrastructural binge across the desert in Wes Anderson’s latest star-studded satire of empire, excess, and (possibly) redemption...

In photos: Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer at JT Soar, with Revenge of Calculon

We chat to filmmaker Naphat Boonyaprapa about his newest short Blossoming Hearts

I sat down in a Notts cafe with Naphat Boonyaprapa, a young writer, director, and filmmaker, based in Nottingham, to chat about his latest short film, Blossoming Hearts. 

We chat to filmmaking duo Bird Bros about their new film Lazar

Travel back in time with us to the 17th century as we hear all about Lazar, the fantastical odyssey set in an ancient Sherwood forest which follows a bard, an outlaw and oh, there are some nymphs of course...

Film Review: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

Your mission, should you choose to read it: Join us as we review the eighth instalment in the Mission: Impossible film series with Tom Cruise and the rest of the star-studded cast...

Film Review: Final Destination: Bloodlines

Join us as we review Final Destination: Bloodlines. Will it make you watch your step next time you cross the road? Absolutely...

Film Review: The Accountant

Join us as we review the Accountant 2. It's got action, twists and turns, and comedy - did it pack in just a little too much? 

Boxer Leigh Wood weighs in on his upcoming fight against Anthony Cacace at Motorpoint Arena

There’s something different in the air when it comes to Leigh Wood fight nights in Nottingham. The noise. The pride. The pressure. The unmistakable sound of Mull of Kintyre echoing through the Motorpoint Arena. This month, after nearly eighteen months out, Nottingham’s two-time world champion is back, this time against IBO Super Featherweight Champion Anthony Cacace. Reuben Moynihan-Case sat down with Leigh to discuss his highly anticipated return to the ring as he bids to become a two-weight, three-time world champion!

Film Review: The Return

We review The Return, a stripped back take on Homer’s classic The Odyssey…

Film Review: Novocaine

Join us as we review Novocaine, a new body horror come action film starring Jack Quaid. A hands on piece of cinema that shows us not everything should be deep-fried...

Short Stack From All Angles: We Hear About The Short Film Festival

Last week, we attended Short Stack, the short film festival hosted at Broadway Cinema. For a Sunday evening, the event had a buzzing atmosphere and packed attendance. After it was over, we caught up with the festival’s director, one of the featured filmmakers, and an artist whose music was shown on the big screen…

The making of Sister Midnight: a multinational fable premiering at Broadway Cinema

Nottingham producers Alastair Clark of Wellington Films and Anna Griffin of Griffin Pictures have a wealth of projects to their names: A House in Jerusalem, Calibre, and The Levelling to name but a few. Ordinarily, their home is Nottingham’s very own Broadway Cinema, but their latest project Sister Midnight took them a little further afield. We met them to hear all about it…

Paul Smith, Horror films, Hockley Hustle, Veggie food and KittyArama: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham: 14-20 October 2024

There's so much happening in Nottingham this week, we couldn't narrow it down! Enjoy some horror movies, gigs galore, hear from Notts fashion legend Paul Smith and lots more.

A very serious conversation with Mr Brian Butterfield ahead of his Nottingham Theatre Royal seminar

After decades spent opening and closing businesses, entrepreneur extraordinaire Mr Brian Butterfield has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to impart. Reflecting on his illustrious career, which has included everything from karaoke bars and injury solicitors to inaccurate speaking clocks and dubious diet plans, he’s coming to the Theatre Royal next month. We sat down with Brian for a very serious chat about finance, tax and the secret to success…

CBeebies Favourites and ‘Mr Nostalgia’ to Bring Fun For All The Family at Gloworm Festival

Gloworm, Nottinghamshire’s biggest family festival, has announced some exciting additions to the line up across the August weekend at its new Holme Pierrepont home. With more than 100 acts and activities in total, hands-on fun and new outdoor adventure activities, the 20,000 capacity festival delivers a huge amount all included in the ticket price...

We Chat to A9 Films’ Screenwriter and Director Alfie Rowley-Stone All About New Film ‘I Don’t Want to Share Your Love'

I Don't Want To Share Your Love is the newest release from Nottingham-based A9 Films - Sofia Jones speaks to its screenwriter and director, Alfie Rowley-Stone, all about it…

Best Films of 2023

Forget the Oscars and the BAFTAs, the only recognition filmmakers really desire is the approval of us proper cinephiles at LeftLion. So, props to this lot, who made it onto our coveted list of the best films of 2023…