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Mon 20 Dec 2021
2021 has been another unique year for film, with many UK cinemas not opening until June. Despite various film delays and lockdown, we were again treated to an array of brilliant cinema. Here's our favourite films of 2021.
Tue 7 Dec 2021
With Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Story dominating our screens, we look back at some of cinema's best remakes.
Thu 11 Nov 2021
To mark our exciting preview of this year's Palme d'Or winner Titane, we take a look back at some of our favourite previous winners over the decades.
Mon 25 Oct 2021
To celebrate Japan 2021, we've selected 6 of the greatest Japanese horror films (J-horror) that will terrify you this Halloween.
Thu 26 Aug 2021
If you found yourself daydreaming about taking a dizzying stroll through Chungking Mansions after our Wong Kar-wai season, the fun doesn't stop there. We've compiled a short list of films that let you dive further into the world of Wong Kar-wai beyond his filmography.
Tue 6 Jul 2021
To celebrate Another Round screening at Phoenix, our Cinema Programme Assistant Ricky walks us through his favourite Best International Film winners.
Tue 25 May 2021
As we cautiously move towards reopening, our Cinema Programme Manager Jake walks us through what to expect at the flicks in June and July.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mon 19 Apr 2021
To celebrate Blossom Film Festival starting, the organisers talk about their favourite coming-of-age films.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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?
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?
Fri 5 Mar 2021
To mark International Women's Day, we focus on women directors you should know about, and showcase their incredible work.
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?