Phoenix is reopening on 18 June
Fri 14 May 2021
Good news... we're very excited to announce that Phoenix will be reopening on Friday 18 June, and we can't wait to welcome you back again.
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Update on our plans for reopening
Tue 11 May 2021
We know that you are itching to get back to Phoenix, and we hope to be able to finally confirm our reopening date later this week. Rest assured we can’t wait to welcome you back again.
14 Great Films That Are On BBC iPlayer Right Now
Thu 6 May 2021
Feel like you've exhausted Netflix and the other streaming giants? Then head over to BBC iPlayer, which is packed with an eclectic mix of fantastic films... all for free. Here's our pick of what's on iPlayer now.
St George's Day: 10 Cinematic Knights to Vanquish Any Dragon
Thu 22 Apr 2021
In celebration of Saint George's Day, we've comprised a list of the finest knights to ever ride into battle on the big screen.
Blossom Film Festival: Our Favourite Coming-of-Age Films
Mon 19 Apr 2021
To celebrate Blossom Film Festival starting, the organisers talk about their favourite coming-of-age films.
Oscars 2021: Picks & Snubs
Wed 14 Apr 2021
Ahead of the Oscars, Cinema Programme Assistant Ricky goes through his top picks and the snubs of this year's awards.
Blossom Film Festival: 6 Competitions to Get Involved With
Tue 13 Apr 2021
Get involved with Blossom Film Festival with 6 super fun competitions where you could win free cinema tickets, food packages, merch and more.
10 of the Best Short Films of the 21st Century
Tue 6 Apr 2021
With our Introduction to Short Film online course coming this April, we've picked 10 of the Best Short Films of the 21st Century which celebrate the glorious medium.
Pixar Easter Egg hunt
Mon 29 Mar 2021
As it's Easter, test your Pixar knowledge with our very own Pixar Easter Egg hunt. How many will you be able to spot?
21 Films to Make You Smile
Thu 18 Mar 2021
As it's the International Day of Happiness this Saturday (20 Mar), we highlight 21 films which are guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Phoenix Staff Desert Island Films
Tue 16 Mar 2021
A few weeks ago, we took to our social media to ask our followers to pick just five films to watch if cast away on a desert island. Now, some of the Phoenix team have had a go - but what films did they choose?
Mother's Day: A Defence of Notorious Movie Mums
Wed 10 Mar 2021
To celebrate Mother's Day, our Cinema Programme team attempt to defend some of the most notoriously bad movie mums. How did they get on?
20 Women Directors You Should Know About
Fri 5 Mar 2021
To mark International Women's Day, we focus on women directors you should know about, and showcase their incredible work.
Leicester's Desert Island Films
Mon 1 Mar 2021
To honour BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, we asked our social media followers to pick just five films to watch if cast away on a desert island - but what did they choose?
COVID-19 Update: Latest News on Reopening
Fri 26 Feb 2021
Though we remain closed for the time being, the government’s announcement of the timetable for the easing of lockdown finally means that we can start planning to reopen.
Top 10 Oscar Winners of the 21st Century
Thu 25 Feb 2021
With the Oscars delayed until April, we thought we would take a look back at some our favourite winners of the last 20 years, including surprise winners, landmark awards and crowd-pleasing wins.
Top 10 Most Important LGBTQ+ Films of the 21st Century
Mon 22 Feb 2021
Dr Connor Winterton explores the most important LGBTQ+ films of the last 21 years, a period of time that has seen the greatest number of films released that centre on these identities.
Big Screen Romance for Valentine's Day
Fri 12 Feb 2021
To celebrate Valentine's Day this weekend, we take a closer look at 10 big screen romances which showcase the highs and lows of love.
11 Great Films that are on All4 Right Now
Fri 22 Jan 2021
Feel like you've exhausted Netflix and the other streaming giants? Then head over to All4, which is packed with an eclectic mix of fantastic films... all for free. Here's our pick of what's on All4 now.
12 Films to Look Forward to in 2021
Thu 7 Jan 2021
To take our mind off Lockdown 3, this week our cinema programme manager Jake Harvey looks ahead to some brilliant films that are set for release this year... a smorgasbord of brilliant cinema that we will hopefully get to screen and share with you!
COVID-19 Update: Phoenix closed until further notice
Tue 5 Jan 2021
Yesterday’s government announcement of a new national lockdown, coupled with Leicester’s Tier 4 status, means that Phoenix will remain closed until further notice.