How indie filmmakers are taking over Hollywood
Mon 20 Feb 2017
Why has Hollywood begun to allow young directors the chance of directing huge blockbusters? Kieran Foster takes a look.
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Funny Business: Alan Seaman on Stand-Up Comedy on the Silver Screen
Thu 16 Feb 2017
We chat to comedian and film lecturer Alan Seaman about his new one-day course, Stand-Up at The Cinema, at Phoenix.
Teachers learn the power of film
Tue 14 Feb 2017
Our courses give teachers the tools to use film to empower and educate children.
Long Awaited Sequels & Franchise Revivals
Mon 13 Feb 2017
We take a look at the pros and cons of sequels to classic films, and the world of the Hollywood Reboot.
Life after La La Land
Fri 27 Jan 2017
Following the huge success of La La Land, Kieran Foster gives us his top 5 picks to watch after witnessing undoubtedly one of this year's biggest films.
Road to the Oscars
Fri 13 Jan 2017
With the release of La La Land, the race to the Academy Awards is in full swing. Kieran Foster at Phoenix offer his need-to-know guide to the frontrunners.
The Saga Continues: The Forty Year Dominance of the Star Wars Franchise
Sat 24 Dec 2016
DMU Senior Film Lecturer Jim Russell examines what makes Star Wars the most dominant franchise in the galaxy.
The Magic of Mystery Film
Wed 7 Dec 2016
Phoenix monthly Mystery Film is a virtual sell out – we look at why this unusual cinematic experience is drawing the crowds.
Carers' Rights Day
Mon 21 Nov 2016
Friday 25 November is national Carers' Rights Day - here's some details on what the Phoenix Access Cinema programme has to offer.
Winning ingredients of the Phoenix secret garden
Wed 16 Nov 2016
Phoenix has won another award for its urban café garden: head chef Dan Farmer gives us the lowdown.
Cult Film as a Guide to Life
Fri 11 Nov 2016
Ahead of his talk at Phoenix, Ian Hunter examines what exactly makes a cult film.
Neorealism: Keeping filmmaking real
Mon 7 Nov 2016
Ahead of this month's course on Neorealism, we look at the movement's importance to modern filmmakers.
The Brontes: A Classic Sister Act
Mon 7 Nov 2016
Award winner Sally Wainwright, writer of Happy Valley and Last Tango in Halifax, comes to Phoenix to talk about To Walk Invisible, her new drama for the BBC about the lives of the Bronte sisters.
What Makes the Zombie Film Seemingly Unkillable?
Thu 3 Nov 2016
With the massive commercial success of TV shows such as The Walking Dead, and the zombie genre’s longstanding pride of place in cinema for over half a century, the zombie film seems to be truly un-killable.
Leicester Scares Up Two Halloween Horror Events
Fri 21 Oct 2016
Phoenix and DMU set to scare Leicester into submission this Halloween with two horrifyingly special events.
Dishing the Dirt on Film Criticism
Mon 17 Oct 2016
We talk to Kenton Hall, writer, director and lecturer, about his new course, and why film criticism is fun.
Squidsoup discuss Ocean of Light
Wed 12 Oct 2016
Ahead of our outdoor exhibition at Leicester's 2016 Diwali celebrations, we talk to one of the digital artists behind 'Ocean of Light', Anthony Rowe of Squidsoup.
Films Explore Black History Month at Leicester’s Phoenix
Wed 5 Oct 2016
Phoenix celebrates Black History Month in Leicester with seven events.
Getting your film into festivals – a winning perspective
Wed 5 Oct 2016
Keith Allott, winner of Leicester’s The Short Cinema film festival hosted by Phoenix, talks about the success of his film Dolls and deals out some advice for new filmmakers.
The Light Between Oceans | Review
Tue 4 Oct 2016
From the Venice Film Festival 2016, film blogger Adam Ray Palmer sent us this review.
La La Land | Review
Wed 28 Sep 2016
Cineroom's Adam Ray Palmer reviews La La Land, at the 2016 Venice Film Festival.