Pakistan's biggest film star to open film festival at Phoenix
Thu 8 Mar 2018
Mahira Khan, Pakistan’s biggest celebrity actress will be in Leicester on Thursday 15 March to open the UK Asian Film Festival at Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre.
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Free film screenings for Leicester schools at Phoenix
Wed 28 Feb 2018
Leicester’s Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre is giving schools and colleges the chance to visit for free throughout the year.
The Shadow of War
Mon 22 Jan 2018
Dr Robert Colls sets the scene for Churchill's election, the shadow of war over Britain, and contextualizes the events of the film The Darkest Hour. (Duration 25mins)
The Thrills of Horror
Sat 13 Jan 2018
With our Thriller Season continuing in January we sit down with a horror cinephile to chat about what makes a 'thrilling' horror film, why we create them, and just what it is that makes the thrill linger long after the movie has ended. (Duration 15mins)
The Legacy of Marie Curie
Wed 3 Jan 2018
Listen to the Phoenix Talks introduction for our screening of Marie Curie: The Courage of Knowledge, presenting Mme Curie's work, impact, and lasting legacy on science and our lives. (Duration 14mins)
£7 million expansion plans for Leicester’s Phoenix cinema
Wed 20 Dec 2017
Phoenix has announced ambitious plans to expand its current venue and become a four screen independent cinema by the year 2020.
The New Jedi
Tue 19 Dec 2017
The Force has reached magical levels and we're here to talk it out. We share our take on why Star Wars is such a success, how The Last Jedi is all about failing, and the future possibilities the franchise has opened up for itself. (Duration 1hr 4mins) Warning: Spoilers!
Inventing Dickens
Thu 14 Dec 2017
As The Man Who Invented Christmas visits Phoenix, we talk to Dr Hila Shachar about Charles Dickens, author biopics, and A Christmas Carol's impact and success. (Duration 19mins)
Pressures on The Sexes
Fri 8 Dec 2017
With Battle of the Sexes well underway, we talk with Dr. Ellen Wright about the depictions of female athletes, the differing pressures regarding body images, and our reactions to the feminist representations in the film. (Duration 20mins)
Moritz Cheung on Ritual
Tue 28 Nov 2017
Videoclub curator Moritz Cheung writes about how he chose the works in Ritual - a programme of artists' film and video from South East Asia showing at Phoenix in December
The Wonder Of Waititi
Tue 28 Nov 2017
With two Waititi films coming up, we talk with Kieran Foster, Harry Abbot, and Ethan Hargreaves from the Film department at De Montfort University, about Taika Wititi, his filmography, his work with Marvel for Thor Ragnarok, and why we love the style that is all his own. (Duration 27mins)
Ageing Film Stars in Liverpool
Fri 24 Nov 2017
We had three film and Hollywood experts discussing the life and career of Gloria Grahame, the double standards in Hollywood, ageing actresses, and the film's treatment of its stars in Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool. (Duration 27mins)
Awkward Love in Call Me By Your Name
Fri 17 Nov 2017
Following our screening of Call Me By Your Name, Professor Claire Monk helps give some history around the film's ties to Merchant Ivory, its place within contemporary queer film, and her reactions to the changes made in the adaptation. (Duration 23mins)
Moustache on the Orient Express
Fri 10 Nov 2017
Dr. Anna Blackwell of DMU, discusses the character of Hercule Poirot, the various adaptations of this story, and Kenneth Branagh's career. (Duration 15 mins)
Le Menu
Thu 9 Nov 2017
We celebrate the French Film Festival UK with French food and wine on the menu until 6 Dec. Bon appétit!
HELP US CONTINUE OUR SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY CINEMA VOLUNTEERS
Fri 3 Nov 2017
By voting online you can help our Community Cinema team secure vital funds to continue their support for around 60 community cinemas.
Death of a Dictator: Stalin and His Party
Fri 3 Nov 2017
Chris Goldsmith, Department of Politics and Public Policy, DMU gives some insights about the lead up to, and aftermath, of Stalin's death on Russian politics and the men who then vied for his power. (Duration 20mins)
The Key to the Future: Blade Runner and 2049
Wed 11 Oct 2017
We get a group together to talk about Blade Runner and 2049, the impact of the original film and the changes and new characters of 2049. (Duration 1hr 20mins)
Fire & Ice: Borg, McEnroe, and Sport Films
Fri 6 Oct 2017
Martin Polley's introductes Borg vs McEnroe - talking about sport films, the lead up to the match, and how this famous match affected Wimbledon's process of modernising. (Duration 16 mins)
Frightarama, the all-night horror marathon, returns to Phoenix
Thu 5 Oct 2017
Will you make it through the night? ‘Frightarama‘ returns to Phoenix with a night of bloodcurdling horror.
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Black History Month
Thu 5 Oct 2017
We celebrate Black History Month in Leicester with 8 films, a director's Q&A and a live dance performance.