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Notts Bad Movie Club - the Princess Bride and Robin Hood

Notts Bad Movie Club - Aracnophobia & Birdemic

Ballet, Talks About Women in Music, a Movie About the UK Rave Scene and Literature Lectures: Here's What's On In Nottingham This Week: 29 April - 5 May 2024

This week in Nottingham we have ballet, talks about women in music, a movie about the UK rave scene and literature lectures from acclaimed international authors...

Notts Bad Movie Club - Coyote Ugly & Karaoke

Concert: The Hallé Film Music- Action Movies

Kevin Stanley was blown away by the music of the movies at The Royal Concert Hall…

The Hallé Film Music Concert: Action Movies

Notts Bad Movie Club - Aracnophobia & Birdemic

Notts Bad Movie Club - Aracnophobia & Birdemic

Film Review: The Old man Movie: Lactopalypse

We take a look at Estonia's latest offering of high octane stop motion comedy...

Film Review: The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Was anyone really excited for this Chris Pratt-led film? Not really. But should they be? 

How New Nottingham Short Film Hamster Is Putting a Twist on the Typical War Movie

From being nominated for awards to screening at Broadway Cinema, Scott Driver’s short film, Hamster, has made its mark on audiences and critics alike. And, with its powerful message on PTSD and the impact of war, it’s easy to see why…

Showcasing the Best of the Worst, We Learn More About Notts Bad Movie Club

Have you ever seen a film that’s so bad it’s good? Do you often return to ‘hate watches’, sticking on something that’s enjoyable for its awfulness? If so, you’ll love Notts Bad Movie Club, the city’s regular film night showcasing the very best of the worst…

Review: Notts Bad Movie Club

A night of great food, great beer, and terrible movies at Annie’s Burger Shack...

NTU Graduate Chester Carr Shares His Experiences with Creating Spider-Man Concept Art and Directing His Own Movies

Since graduating from Nottingham Trent University back in 2014, concept artist Chester Carr has gone on to work on the likes of Spider-Man: Far From Home and Overlord, as well as directing his own short films - including Death of the Primate, a winner at this year’s Nottingham International Film Festival. Kieran Burt hears all about his artistic process, plans for the future and much more… 

15 Years Later: The Simpsons Movie

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... 

5 Years Later: The Lego Batman Movie

Ahead of the release of Matt Reeves' moody, gothic take on The Batman, we look back at the absolute peak of the Dark Knight's time on screen - The Lego Batman Movie... 

5 of the Best Moments in Roland Emmerich Movies

With Roland Emmerich set to return with his, um, Emmerichest film yet - Moonfall - this week, we take a look at some of the highlights from his most iconic movies so far... 

Best Crime Films: Our Favourite Movies About Sins On Screen

The Loft Movie Theatre on Their Favourite Screenings and Welcoming Film Fans Back to the Cinema

A decade after setting up an at-home cinema in their attic, Gavin and Lucy Morrow have become key figures in Nottingham’s screen scene - holding popular monthly showings of cult and classic releases at the Savoy. We catch up with the film fanatics behind The Loft Movie Theatre...

Five of the Best Movies From BFI London Film Festival at Broadway

The BFI London Film Festival came to Nottingham this month, as special screenings from the event were beamed onto screens at Broadway Cinema. We pick five of the LFF films you should keep your eye on...

The Best Boxing Films: Our Favourite Movies That Pack a Punch

Notts Filmmaker Will J Carman on Awards Nominations and Shooting an Entire Movie in a Bathroom

Cinematographer, camera operator and colourist, there doesn’t seem to be anything Will J Carman can’t do. We chat to the Nottingham-based filmmaker about award nominations, future projects and the importance of expecting the unexpected… 

Historical Films: Our Favourite Movies About the Past

With our latest issue of the mag focusing on Nottingham Castle, an iconic landmark throughout the city's history, we thought we'd discuss our favourite films depicting the past... 

Feelgood Films: The Movies That Lift Our Spirits

Movies have long been a way to lift the spirits, providing heartwarming moments and tonnes of laughs, fist-pumping action and that ugly happy-cry you do when star-crossed lovers finally end up together. To tie in with our recent self-care issue of the mag, the LeftLion screen team dive into their favourite feelgood films of all time...

Generations of Film: The Movies That Shaped Our Lives

Films have the power to shape our identities and the way we see the world, as well as transporting us back to simpler times. We asked our screen section writers to each share three movies that left an impact on them at three different stages over the course of their lives...