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MANNdatory Viewing: Miami Vice (15)

Michael Mann’s Miami Vice didn’t quite receive the reception it deserved on release. A reasonable box office return but middling reviews ensured that the film disappeared almost as quickly as it had arrived, with Mann seemingly unable to capitalise on the success of the TV show he had produced in the late 1980s.

Yet if any film from the mid 2000s were ripe for reappraisal then Miami Vice fits the bill. When popular Twitter user Brandon Streussnig jokingly tweeted last month that he would be showing his girlfriend his favourite film in what could be a ‘make-or-break’ move, the joke managed to cause a wild discourse that saw Michael Mann fans rushing to defend him and screenings popping up all over the US.

So in what may (or may not) become a season, we’ve decided to revisit the films of Michael Mann. Starting with 2006’s Miami Vice!

“A bold, powerful and irresistibly thrilling movie” Guardian ★★★★

Tuesday 27 August- Includes introduction from Left Lion Screen Editor Autumn Parker + a Free Mojito cocktail for the first 30 to book!

Directed by Michael Mann
With Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx, Gong Li
2hrs 7 mins | US 2006

 

Kensuke’s Kingdom (PG)

Based on the much-loved, best-selling children’s novel by Michael Morpurgo and adapted for screen by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Kensuke’s Kingdom tells of the epic adventure of Michael, a young boy, shipwrecked on a remote island, who must adapt to life alone.

Over time, he feels another presence, learning that this world is home to both unimaginable danger and beauty, in this gripping animated adaptation of a beloved novel.

“With Cillian Murphy among its starry voice cast, this adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s children’s novel is thoughtful, tender and beguiling” Telegraph ★★★★

Directed by Neil Boyle, Kirk Hendry
1hr 24 mins | UK/LUX/FRA 2024

Harold and the Purple Crayon (PG)

Inside of his book, adventurous Harold (Zachary Levi) can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book’s pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life-and that his trusty purple crayon may set off more hilarious hijinks than he thought possible. When the power of unlimited imagination falls into the wrong hands, it will take all of Harold and his friends’ creativity to save both the real world and his own.

Harold and the Purple Crayon is the first film adaptation of the beloved children’s classic that has captivated young readers for decades.

Directed by Carlos Saldanha
With Zachari Levi
1hrs 30 mins | US 2024

Flying High Expressive Arts 25th Anniversary Party

We cannot believe that this year marks 25 years since Flying High Expressive Arts was established. From being based at Kingswell Junior School in 1999, moving to Arnold Hill Academy, then St. Mark’s Church Hall & Christ the King Academy to finally, our current venue, Pondhills Lane Community Centre & the Bonington Theatre.

On our journey we have produced 13 National Theatre Connections plays and performed at Sheffield Crucible, Nottingham Playhouse, Derby Theatre & the Royal National Theatre, taken 17 shows to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, performed 4 Christmas shows at the Bonington Theatre, been selected for County & Regional Youth Dance platforms and a dance exchange to Berlin, participated in Mansfield Junior Showtime, Inspire Youth Arts Showcases, Mansfield Drama festivals, Arnold Christmas Lights, Carnivals, Summer Fairs and created our own Christmas and Summer Showcases annually. In addition, we have achieved 100% pass rate for around 200 young people taking GCSEs and A Levels in Dance and Drama & Theatre outside school and presently, 88 Lamda exams taken from Grade 2 – 8 with 100% pass rate and 82% Distinctions.

We are proud of our inclusive CIC (Community Interest Company) status and in our 25th Year, we aim to move towards becoming a registered charity so that we can continue to provide for all members of our community and share our love of theatre arts and how they can inspire us all to ‘Fly High’.

This is an open invitation to anyone who has ever been part of Flying High Expressive Arts in any way to join us so get dressed up and let’s celebrate.

Flying High Past & Present Reunion Party 7pm – 11pm

Tickets: £10 all tickets

Calling all parents, alumni and current members to join us for a past and present reunion celebration filled with music, dancing, memories, photos, videos, a grazing table of food and drinks available to purchase from the bar. Under 14s must be accompanied by at least one adult or they will not be able to attend.

Longlegs (15)

In pursuit of a serial killer, an FBI agent uncovers a series of occult clues that she must solve to end his terrifying killing spree.

“A skin-crawling chiller” Telegraph ★★★★★

Filmhounds ★★★★★ Empire ★★★★ Independent ★★★★ The i ★★★★ Little White Lies ★★★★

Directed by Osgood Perkins
With Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage
1hrs 41 mins | US 2024

*Also screening 16, 20 + 22 August

Jazz Steps: Clark Tracey Sextet- Double Bill

A seasonal treat to hear two renowned Jazz Suites composed by Stan Tracey, inspired by the poetic imagery of Dylan Thomas’ works: A Child’s Christmas in Wales and Under Milk Wood.

Next year marks the 60th anniversary of Stan’s composition Under Milk Wood . Originally released as a mono LP in 1965 (and re-released several times since), it is rated a ’canonical classic of British jazz’. His grandson Ben Tracey recollects that Stan “began writing the music for his masterpiece on the night bus home to Streatham from his job as the house pianist at Ronnie Scott’s”.

The peerless ballad Starless and Bible Black and other evocative tunes well-integrated with lyrical passages from Dylan’s work, transport the listener to the fictional small Welsh fishing town of Llareggub – spell that backwards! Written for radio, Under Milk Wood has a host of eccentric characters and follows their daily activities, loving them, despite their flaws.

Line-up: Clark Tracey drums, TBA piano, Simon Allen saxes, Andrew Cleyndert bass and narration from both Ben Tracey and Sharon White.

Presented by Jazz Steps

Jazz Steps: Elio Rojas Trio

From lyrical to exuberant, music that span genres – jazz, Latin-jazz flamenco, salsa and beyond – often drawing on his Cuban roots.
A true virtuoso of worldwide standing, Elio creates, interprets and improvises with dazzling brilliance. From lyrical to exuberant, his trio performances span musical genres, taking in jazz, Latin-jazz flamenco, salsa and beyond.– often drawing on his Cuban roots.

Educated at the prestigious University of the Arts in Havana, Elios is a multi-talented pianist, arranger and composer;

Lineup: Elio Rojas piano, Frank Portuondo bass, Fernando Depestre drums

Presented by Jazz Steps

Jazz Steps: Patrick Cornelius Stateside Quartet

A rare and exciting opportunity to experience this USA-based Supergroup!

An all-star American quartet embark on their first European tour, led by award-winning New York altoist Patrick Cornelius. Individually, they’ve played with a galaxy of jazz heavyweights, including Pat Metheny, Bill Frisell, Lee Konitz and Carl Allen.

And they’re performing here in Nottingham – so, don’t miss this chance to experience these top-line Americans performing new material that will be recorded at the end of this tour!

Line-up: Patrick Cornelius alto sax, James Francies piano, Rudy Royston drums, Michael Janisch bass

Presented by Jazz Steps

Euro 2024 Final: England vs Spain

Join us and support England’s quest to win the 2024 European Championships in a family friendly, celebratory (fingers crossed!) atmosphere!

*Please note, bookings of 4 or more people MUST include a child’s ticket.

Nottingham Organ Society… Claire Greig

Claire was born and raised in Derby where I still live today. I didn’t show any interest in music until at the age the age of five, my parents took me to Pontins “Middleton Towers” on holiday. This coincided with the A.O.E National Organ Festival week. Most of my time is spent teaching music around Derbyshire, offering piano, keyboard, organ, flute and music theory lessons. Locally in Derby face to face, or online offered for those outside of Derbyshire. Learn for fun, or work towards exam grades, all levels catered for.
Concerts now being performed on the amazing Wersi OAX-1 duo.