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Thu 6 Aug 2020
Since 2014 Phoenix has partnered with De Montfort University on an original module designed to give film students an introduction to film festivals. With this year's festival halted halfway through due to the pandemic, our Cinema Programme Manager Jake looks back on previous years to pick out his favourite screenings.
Tue 4 Aug 2020
With COVID19 wreaking havoc on film release dates, we take a look at 12 films that we can hopefully still expect to see in the cinema this year.
Thu 30 Jul 2020
We want to update you on our plans for reopening, and we'd also like to ask you to complete a short survey to help us understand your feelings about returning to us.
Tue 28 Jul 2020
With our upcoming online course about Film on Demand and the world of streaming, we take a look at some great films you can watch on Netflix right now.
Tue 14 Jul 2020
It's time for our second collection of film quiz questions (hosted fortnightly on our Instagram). If you don't have access to the social media site, this is the place to test your film knowledge and get involved! Here's 20 film questions - how many will you get right?
Fri 26 Jun 2020
In light of the continuing easing of lockdown measures which will see some larger cinemas opening in July, we want to update you on the work that is taking place at Phoenix as we move towards reopening.
Thu 25 Jun 2020
We recently asked you to share with us your top film recommendations to watch during lockdown - now it's the kids' turn! We asked you to tell us your family's lockdown picks over on our social media and have compiled some of the most popular into a go-to list for your viewing pleasure.
Thu 18 Jun 2020
We recently moved our film quiz onto Instagram. With not everyone having access to the social media site, it was important to us that others could test their film knowledge as well! So here's 25 film questions to do just that - how many will you get right?
Mon 15 Jun 2020
To celebrate 35 years of Studio Ghibli, we fondly look back on our favourite Studio Ghibli films.
Fri 12 Jun 2020
After giving much thought to when it will be safe and viable to re-open, we have decided Phoenix will remain closed to the public until the early autumn.
Thu 4 Jun 2020
Looking for inspiration for home learning? Our Membership Administration Assistant Kirsty introduces her family to a fun 'Japan Super Learning Day' - here's how she got on.
Mon 25 May 2020
Our New British Cinema season kicked off with a trio of films directed by Ben Wheatley. We caught up with Ben (via a video call, of course) to see how he’s coping with life in lockdown.
Mon 18 May 2020
Celebrate the Golden Age of Hollywood by indulging in BBC iPlayer's collection of classic RKO films. With so many to choose from, we've compiled a list of the top 10.
Mon 11 May 2020
Football is a compelling weekly 90 minute drama with the ability to invigorate us with the highest of highs or drag us to the lowest of lows - it's even produced some great films. So without further ado, here's our fantasy eleven!
Thu 30 Apr 2020
To mark Wes Anderson's birthday on Fri 1 May, we take a look at 10 perfect shots from his career so far, including the forthcoming The French Dispatch.
Tue 28 Apr 2020
To mark the release of Ema, we've picked out some of our favourite dance moments in film and to mix things up a bit (and to stop us from just sharing loads of Gene Kelly clips), they're all from films that aren't musicals.
Mon 20 Apr 2020
Over on our social media channels, we asked you to share with us your top film recommendations to watch during lockdown. With over 60 films suggested, we've compiled the top 14 into a go-to list for your viewing pleasure.
Tue 14 Apr 2020
Full to the brim with nostalgic classics, feminist princesses, superheroes and spider-pigs, Disney+ offers the light-hearted entertainment that we all need during these difficult times. But where do you start once you've signed up?
Thu 9 Apr 2020
As it's Easter, what better way to celebrate than to look back on some of the best Easter eggs in film?
Mon 6 Apr 2020
Looking for fun ideas to help curb the lockdown boredom? Introduce your family to a fun "lockdown drive-in" cinema experience on your own driveway! Our handy guide shows you how.
Tue 31 Mar 2020
It's more important than ever to look outwards and MUBI is a great way to do that for anyone who loves (and misses) a trip to the cinema.