Review - If Beale Street Could Talk
Thu 14 Feb 2019
Emily Gett from DMU Film Club reviews Barry Jenkin's Oscar nominated film If Beale Street Could Talk.
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Review - Burning
Mon 11 Feb 2019
Leicester University student Ben Webster reviews the biggest thriller of the moment, Burning.
5 Things to do with the Kids this Half Term in Leicester
Fri 8 Feb 2019
From virtual reality to training dragons and comedy in the dark, there's more than just cinema to keep the whole family entertained this half term at Phoenix.
8 New Films You Must See
Mon 28 Jan 2019
The Oscars and BAFTAs are just around the corner which means this is always a great time of year for superb cinema. We've picked some of the best films to watch in the coming month...
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?
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)
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...)
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.
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...
Phoenix screens biggest family films for £6 all summer
Thu 5 Jul 2018
We've got the best new family movies for just £6 per person this summer - Incredibles 2, Jurassic World, Christopher Robin and Hotel Transylvania + free creative technology workshops every Thursday.
Exploring dance around the world
Mon 16 Apr 2018
Ahead of LDIF 2018, we invited Sam Warren of Serendipity to tell us about the films screening at Phoenix for the festival.
10 Cool Films You Have to Watch in April
Thu 5 Apr 2018
Don’t know what to see at the cinema? We’ve got your back. We’ve put together a list of 10 cool films that we’re screening in April. A rich blend of old and new, these films really stand out from the crowd.