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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!
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Thu 9 Nov 2017
We celebrate the French Film Festival UK with French food and wine on the menu until 6 Dec. Bon appétit!
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.
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)
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)
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)
Thu 5 Oct 2017
Will you make it through the night? ‘Frightarama‘ returns to Phoenix with a night of bloodcurdling horror.
Thu 5 Oct 2017
We celebrate Black History Month in Leicester with 8 films, a director's Q&A and a live dance performance.
Fri 29 Sep 2017
For its 40th anniversary, Phoenix brought this restored classic back to the big screen. Associate Professor Matthew Jones shares some insights regarding the cinematic history and impact of this film, as well as how it helped revive the cinema industry of the 70s. (Duration 23mins)
Fri 8 Sep 2017
Charlize Theron's acting choices, Atomic Blonde, and women action stars. A podcast talking with Dr. Ellen Wright from De Montfort University. (Duration 12mins)
Tue 11 Jul 2017
With the latest family film releases, creative workshops and filmmaker summer camps - there’s plenty to keep young ones inspired this summer
Wed 21 Jun 2017
Paul Sng's documentary, Dispossession: The Great Housing Swindle, explores the catastrophic failures that have led to Britain's chronic shortage of social housing.
Thu 27 Apr 2017
Ahead of LDIF 2017, we invited Amy Grain of Serendipity to tell us a little about the films screening at Phoenix for the festival - Pharaohs of Memphis and Gurumbé.
Wed 19 Apr 2017
Research shows watching films together makes a real difference to the lives of elderly, isolated and vulnerable people.