• Scrapbook – Games to Play Before You Die

    Anyone who has had the pleasure of delving into the world of video games knows that such an experience is always a magical one – yet with so many games out there, it’s impossible to play them all. Therefore, Impact has compiled together a list of Video Games that...
  • 200 Years of Frankenstein

    On 1st January 1818, an unknown author called Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley anonymously published a novel entitled Frankenstein; Or, the Modern Prometheus, and changed the world of fiction as we know it. The book is often heralded as the beginning of the science fiction genre, and it sparked countless adaptations...
  • From Board Game to Film – Why Clue is a Great Movie

    Video games falling victim to film adaptation are a regular appearance in Hollywood, despite their mixed receptions and low level of interest from critics (most likely due to Hollywood’s obsession with remakes). One film that bucks the trend is Clue, a 1985 film based on the popular board game...
  • Interview – The Medics’ Musical: West Side Story

    Every year, a group of fourth year medical students collaborate to put on a stage production, known as the Medics’ Musical. This year, they are performing West Side Story, and Impact sat down with a few of those involved to talk about the experience. Meeting before their rehearsal, the...
  • Mayhem Film Festival – What’s On

    Returning for its 13th incarnation just in time for Friday 13th, Mayhem is back at Nottingham’s Broadway cinema from 12th to 15th October for another weekend of thriller and horror films. Start your Halloween celebrations early at this popular event – and read on to find out what’s screening...
  • Nottingham International Film Festival – What’s On

    Next weekend marks the second iteration of the annual Nottingham International Film Festival (NOTTIFF), happening at the Showcase Cinema de Lux from 6th to 8th October. Here’s a round-up of the films on offer, so find your favourites and bag your tickets… The New 8-Bit Heroes The festival kicks...
  • How the Beloved Have Fallen: A Eulogy for Peter Rabbit

    We are gathered here today to remember fondly our good friend, Peter Rabbit, who sadly passed this year, along with the remainder of our childhoods. No, seriously, what the hell was that? For those of you who haven’t seen the trailer (watch above at your peril), Peter Rabbit (James...