Title: Star Trek on the Big Screen
Date: 25th April 2026, Saturday
Time: 1pm - 4.15pm (including 15 minutes break)
Location: Broadway Cinema, 14-18 Broad Street, Nottingham, NG1 3AL
Description:
Since 1979, Star Trek has boldly gone where few TV franchises had gone before - onto the big screen. Across thirteen films, the series has reinvented itself again and again, with varying degrees of success. This course, Star Trek on the Big Screen, takes a critical and celebratory look at Star Trek in cinemas, asking how well the franchise translated from television, why some instalments soared while others flopped, and how the more recent revivals have captured (or reimagined) the essence of Trek.
Across three hours, we will explore the artistry, politics, and cultural legacy of the Star Trek films, from The Motion Picture through the beloved Wrath of Khan and First Contact, to J.J. Abrams’ glossy reboots and beyond. The course will include moments of discussion and film analysis, as we ask: was cinema truly the final frontier for Star Trek, or does its heart remain on the small screen?
Tutor: Aaron Hollins
To get your free ticket for this event, you must book it at the top of this page!
You will be sent all relevant information 2-3 days before the event, if you do not reply to this email by the date stated, your place will go to someone on the waiting list.
Money saved through the BIG DEAL: £16-20
Skills gained: Critical Analysis, Film and Auteur Theory, Visual Literacy
Graduate Attributes: Knowledge & Application, Creativity
Access information: Please find all relevant information here
Transport is not provided for this activity.
If you have any questions, please email: sunottingham@bucks.ac.uk