Phoenix gives families a thrilling VR ride - on a swing...
Tue 22 Jan 2019
Over half term, Phoenix is giving families the chance to put on virtual reality headsets, jump on a playground swing, and be transported into a thrilling virtual adventure.
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Review - Beautiful Boy
Mon 21 Jan 2019
Emily Gett from DMU Film Club reviews the addiction drama Beautiful Boy.
10 Films tipped for Oscar glory
Tue 15 Jan 2019
With the Academy Awards and BAFTAS coming up, we pick out 10 big film contenders to look out for.
Review - The Favourite
Wed 9 Jan 2019
Leicester University film student Jonathan Edge reviews the biggest film at the moment, Yorgos Lanthimos' The Favourite.
Phoenix Staff Top 10 Films of 2018
Mon 7 Jan 2019
We asked our staff what their top ten films of 2018 were, but what did they pick? And do you agree with their choices?
Phoenix brightens up January with season of comedy classics
Fri 4 Jan 2019
Phoenix is joining the British Film Institute (BFI)’s Comedy Genius season to screen three comedy classics from past and present – Tampopo, Sidewalk Stories, and 9 to 5.
Podcast | Disney, Nostalgia and Mary Poppins
Wed 19 Dec 2018
Get lost in the magic of Disney in this podcast where we talk all things Mary Poppins with Dr James Russell of DMU. (Duration 24mins)
Podcast | What Makes a Christmas Classic?
Thu 13 Dec 2018
We get into the festive spirit chatting with Dr Ellen Wright about It's a Wonderful Life, why it's one of the most loved films of all time and what makes a Christmas classic. (Duration 15mins)
Phoenix exchanges cinema tickets for donations to help the homeless at Christmas
Tue 27 Nov 2018
We're giving away tickets to a charity screening of It’s a Wonderful Life on Fri 7th Dec in return for donations to Action Homeless’ Winter Appeal.
Review - Suspiria
Fri 23 Nov 2018
Emily Gett from DMU Film Club reviews Luca Guadagnino's re-imagining of the giallo horror masterpiece, Suspiria.
Phoenix brings Virtual Reality movies to the masses
Fri 16 Nov 2018
Phoenix is to become one of the first UK cinemas to screen Virtual Reality (VR) films as part of it regular cinema programme.
Podcast | She Should Have Gone to the Moon
Wed 7 Nov 2018
A podcast with award winning filmmaker Ulrike Kubatta about Jerri Truhill and the Mercury 13 - women who thought they were going to become the first female astronauts, only to have their dreams shattered. Plus a look at the importance of documentaries and women in the film industry. (Duration 18mins)
10 Classic Films to See to Call Yourself a Film Buff
Thu 1 Nov 2018
With so many classic movies out there, it can be hard to know where to begin. Here's our list of 10 of the best to get you started (and be on your way to film buff status...)
Phoenix 2020 designs revealed
Mon 29 Oct 2018
We reveal the architectural plans for our two storey 1,200 square metre extension - with green roof terrace + room for 2 new cinemas, an art gallery and more!
Phoenix expansion boosted by £1 million support from Leicester City Council
Wed 24 Oct 2018
Phoenix delighted to receive news Leicester city council has committed £1 million towards Phoenix 2020 expansion project.
Review - Skate Kitchen
Sat 20 Oct 2018
Emily Maskell of DMU Film Club reviews Crystal Moselle's critically acclaimed coming-of-age drama Skate Kitchen. A powerful meditation on youth and rebellion for our times.
Artist interview - Beth Kettel
Fri 19 Oct 2018
We talked to artist Beth Kettel whose experimental music video ‘A Bang, A Bomb, A Lie And A Band That Stands for Something Else' premieres at Phoenix.
8 of the Best Movie Memes
Thu 18 Oct 2018
Internet memes are best when they're from the movies. We've picked eight of our favourites, from Shrek to Star Wars, for you to enjoy.
Black History Month
Mon 1 Oct 2018
With Black History Month on the horizon we invited Sam Warren of Serendipity to tell us about the programme of films screening at the Phoenix in October
8 Must See Films to Watch this October
Wed 26 Sep 2018
Wondering what films to watch? Here's our quick list of 8 must-see films we're screening in October. From horror classics to 7 hours with Nicolas Cage, it's all here...
10 Children's TV Characters that deserve a film
Wed 22 Aug 2018
With the release of Christopher Robin, we've selected 10 children's characters that deserve their time on the big screen.