• “Revitalising Broadmarsh: Nottingham’s Tramline Spot and Its Triumph as a Dynamic Public Space”

    Ross Williams It has been a year since Nottingham’s first ‘skateboard friendly space’ opened for public use back in December 2022. Located under the Nottingham Station Tram viaduct and adjacent to the Nottingham Contemporary Gallery, the skate spot has since become a heaven to an alternative sports community and...
  • The Transformative Power of Performance and Music in Jonathan Demme’s Stop Making Sense (1984)

    Natalie Howarth Widely regarded as the pinnacle of concert filmmaking, Jonathan Demme’s Stop Making Sense stands as a transformative piece of art, transcending the boundaries of live music and performance. Released in 1984, Demme captures the intricate and enigmatic essence of Talking Heads’ performance at Hollywood Pantages Theatre on...
  • Jepp Gambardella in Paolo Sorrentino’s Masterpiece La Grande Bellezza (2013)

    James Hadland Paolo Sorrentino is reputed for his dazzling aesthetics, whether the viewer is participating in an all-out orgy with Berlusconi in Loro 2018 or riding shotgun along the Neapolitan seaside in (É stata la mano de dio) The Hand of God 2021. However, it is possible that such...
  • Remembering Benjamin Zephaniah

    Natalie Howarth The talented and acclaimed writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah passed away aged 65 Thursday 7th December. Since then, many people in and outside the literary world have been in mourning; often referred to as ‘the people’s laureate’, his poetry is characterised by its performance-oriented style as he...
  • Construction of new apartment building

    Destruction of Refuge or Catalyst for Rejuvenation?

    Joanne Hamilton Framework, an active charity group, works across the UK to support struggling citizens nationally and provides various services, ranging from health issues and unemployment to addiction. However, plans were revealed to demolish a former hotel, which acts as housing for those who are homeless, to replace it...
  • The Physical and Mental Toll of Film

    Alyssa Ali Method acting is one of the most renowned acting styles used by actors to fully embody and channel their character. This can involve losing or gaining weight to fit the look, staying in character when the camera cuts, or following a daily routine similar to that of...
  • My Spotify Wrapped: Rock

    It’s everyone’s favourite time of the year: Spotify Wrapped Day! The day that reveals your listening habits of the year, your minutes and top genres, top artists and many more features that the streaming platform has to offer. Impact’s Natalie Howarth breaks down her 2023 Spotify Wrapped. ...