The Last Jedi Midnight Premiere
Mon 11 Dec 2017
Is the force strong with you? Join us for an evening in our cantina cafe, dress up for our costume contest, and test your metal in our video game challenge - all before our midnight premiere.
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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)
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.
Close Encounters Of the Cinematic Kind
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)
Charlize Theron Fights Like a Girl
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)
Summer fun for families at Phoenix
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
Playback artist interview - Danni Spooner
Mon 26 Jun 2017
We talk to Leicester artist Danni Spooner whose work appears in our exhibition Playback - a nationally-touring exhibition showcasing award-winning short films from across the country.
The New Tales as Old as Time: Disney's Live-Action Remakes
Wed 5 Apr 2017
We take a look at Disney's recent remakes/adaptations of its own animated films.
Life As We Know It: Sentience and A.I in Cinema
Fri 24 Mar 2017
We examine Artificial Intelligence in Cinema with PhD researcher and consultant of the Sentient Film Festival Becky Jones.
Actress Natalie Perera talks about the Leicester Asian Film Festival
Fri 17 Mar 2017
Bazodee, one of the top films at this year’s Leicester Asian Film Festival, features British actress Natalie Perera - here she talks about why the festival is so important, and why it has something for everyone.
From Spandex to Lego: The History of Batman on Film
Thu 16 Mar 2017
With the release of 'Lego Batman' we examine the 75 year history and cultural impact of the Dark Knight on film.
Harking Back to Hammer: The Love Witch and Hammer’s Horror Style
Fri 3 Mar 2017
What is so notable and influential about Hammer’s style in its gothic horror pictures, and why are they still influencing modern films?