The Broadway Cinema is one of Nottingham’s cultural gems… and one of its best kept secrets.

Patronised by those in the know, the cultured, the adventurous, those who are disillusioned with the mainstream movie pap that the Showcase offers and those who got lost on their way to somewhere else, it shows the very best in old and new cinematic fare, in an atmosphere that is relaxed, sophisticated and just invites you to not only watch a film but to come in and linger.

Film festivals, workshops and special events abound, making the Broadway a centre for creative visual arts as well as an excellent cinema. And, as if all this wasn’t enough, the decor of one of their auditoria was designed by local lad Paul Smith.

The only down side is that their coffee is sometimes not fresh and not very strong (got to be some negatives, eh?).

Give the Broadway a try… but don’t expect re-runs of Lethal Weapon or Rambo… unless they feature them in the  ‘Very Bad Films We Have Loved’ season.