Phoenix Meets Ben Wheatley
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.
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Our Top Picks of BBC iPlayer's RKO collection
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.
Fantasy Football Film XI
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!
Wes Anderson: 10 Perfect Shots
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.
Our favourite dance sequences (that aren't in musicals)
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.
Leicester's Lockdown Films
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.
How To Get the Most Out Of Your Disney+ Subscription
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?
The Best Easter Eggs You May Have Missed
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?
How To: A Guide to Your Own Lockdown Drive-In
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.
A Really Helpful Guide to MUBI
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.
8 Film Perspectives on Motherhood
Mon 23 Mar 2020
To mark Mother's Day, we've compiled a list of films that take very different approaches to the theme of motherhood.
How To: Guide to a Successful Family Mystery Film Night
Thu 19 Mar 2020
Our temporarily closure doesn't mean you have to miss out on Mystery Film! Phoenix Membership Administration Assistant Kirsty shares her top tips for hosting a successful family mystery film night.
7 Film Secrets That You May Not Have Known
Thu 12 Mar 2020
To celebrate the beginning of Sshhh! Film Festival (organised by Film Studies students at De Montfort University), we've put together a list of sensational film secrets/facts that you may not have known...
11 Must-See Films Directed By Women About Women
Wed 26 Feb 2020
In celebration of International Women’s Day (#IWD2020), we’ve compiled a list of must-see films by women, about women from across the globe that you need to see.
6 South Korean films to watch now you've seen Parasite
Thu 13 Feb 2020
If you found yourself blown away by Parasite, the fun doesn't have to stop there. We've compiled a list of cinematic gems that are sure to set the ball rolling on your newfound love of South Korean film.
7 Things to do with the kids this Half Term in Leicester
Wed 5 Feb 2020
From Will Smith turning into a pigeon to comedy in the dark and the return of Spark Festival, there's more than just cinema to keep the whole family entertained this half term at Phoenix.
Oscars Picks & Snubs
Mon 27 Jan 2020
Ricky (Cinema Programme Assistant @ Phoenix) goes through the Oscars (Sun 9 Feb), including his top-picks and the snubs of this year's awards.
Open Call: Web-Based Art Commissions
Fri 17 Jan 2020
Phoenix is currently seeking proposals for new web-based artworks.
Phoenix Staff Favourite Films of 2019
Thu 19 Dec 2019
Our staff have picked their favourite films of 2019 – but what did they go for and do you agree with their decision?
What makes a Christmas film?
Thu 12 Dec 2019
When Empire named Die Hard the 'Greatest Christmas Film of All Time' in 2010, everything we thought to be true about Christmas films was brought into question.
Phoenix Staff Top 5 from the past decade
Thu 7 Nov 2019
To celebrate Phoenix's 10th birthday, our staff look back on ten incredible years of cinema.