• Spotlight On…Kenneth Branagh

    Orla Newstead With a career spanning more than 40 years, Kenneth Branagh has become a regular fixture on our film and television screens. This lengthy career has brought with it tremendous success: five Academy Award nominations, five BAFTA wins, a Golden Globe, and a knighthood, to name but a...
  • Sex On Film: Necessary Or Superfluous?

    Tim Ovenden Whether you’re singular or a mingler this Valentine’s Day, Tim Ovenden propounds you read on. A question will be asked: sex scenes – yay or no way? One thing’s clear, this could get racy. Picture the scene. You’re sat around the box with the fam tucking into...
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show: A Look Back At The Cult Classic

    Amy Child The Rocky Horror Picture Show has been hailed as one of the greatest cult classics of all time. Following the recent passing of Meat Loaf (who played the role of Eddie), now seems the perfect time to pay tribute to this iconic comedy horror musical. Join me...
  • After Life Benches: A Chance To Sit And Talk About Grief

    Laura Scaife Netflix has partnered with the CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) charity and donated 25 benches to councils across the UK, to encourage people to open up about grief. There are two in Nottingham, with one on our doorstep in Highfields Park. So what are these benches and...
  • TV Shows To Destress With After Exams

    Exam season can be extremely stressful, turning night into day and days into what seems like inescapable hell. Thus, when the last submission has finally been sent off or when you take your first step out of your exam hall there’s likely to be stress and frustration still in...
  • Set Design: Bringing A World To Life

    When it comes to filmography, the set is often one of the first elements to be discussed during pre-production. Depending on the script, producers need to examine where and how they can film, and what resources will be needed to ensure their vision comes to life. This process can...
  • Five Films To Warm Your Heart This Winter

    Amy Child January can be a time filled with emptiness after the festive cheer dissipates, but there’s nothing like a good film to get your spirits back up. In our January theme of ‘cosiness’, Amy recommends 5 must-watch films to snuggle down with that are sure to soothe your...