La La Land | Review
Wed 28 Sep 2016
Cineroom's Adam Ray Palmer reviews La La Land, at the 2016 Venice Film Festival.
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Freshers guide to cinema in Leicester
Thu 22 Sep 2016
If you've just arrived in Leicester, check our our guide to cinema-going in the city.
Leicester's Cinema-going History
Tue 6 Sep 2016
Feature writer Mark Taylor meets DMU's Matt Jones to talk about Leicester's cinema history.
Phoenix People: Stuart Peters, Cinema Programmer Assistant
Wed 24 Aug 2016
DMU student Stuart Peters talks about his experience on a work placement at Phoenix.
David Brent: Life on the Road | Review
Wed 24 Aug 2016
“I went in expecting to see a comedy from a writer I admire. I walked out, wiping my eyes, feeling like I’d seen a work of art disguised as a comedy.”
Artists bring fresh ideas to filmmaking
Tue 23 Aug 2016
'Outside', screening on Thu 25 Aug as part of The Short Cinema, is one example of how the boundaries between filmmakers and artists are being blurred.
'Outside' Artists' Film Screening Previewed
Thu 18 Aug 2016
Artist Anoushka Goodwin previews our upcoming artists' film screening 'Outside', showing on Thu 25 Aug, 7pm, as part of The Short Cinema
Mustang | Review
Thu 19 May 2016
'A celebration of the power of camaraderie which brings with it the hope of transcending society’s restrictions.' Alan Morton offers a revealing insight into this coming-of-age Turkish melodrama.
Artist Q&A - Teresa Dillon, Canary Songs
Wed 20 Apr 2016
A Q&A with Teresa Dillon, artist behind Canary Songs in which a choir recreates the sounds of a WW1 munitions factory in the Phoenix cinema
It’s a Long Shot but it’s worth it!
Mon 11 Apr 2016
In anticipation of the upcoming release of 'Victoria' Mike Anderson tells us why the long take is his favourite filming technique.
To Act or not to Act
Thu 31 Mar 2016
Guest writer Charles Hulme shares his top tips for acting on screen.
Customer Choice: Phoenix Film of 2015
Fri 4 Mar 2016
We asked you to vote for your favourite film of 2015. And the winner is... (drum roll please)
How Gene Kelly influenced me
Fri 12 Feb 2016
Inspired by our Hollywood Classics screenings, assistant film programmer Stuart Peters reminisces over one of Hollywood's biggest stars.
Interview with artist Kenny Wong
Fri 5 Feb 2016
Phoenix’s latest exhibition ‘The Canvas of Resonance’ by artist Kenny Wong Chi-Chuen, is a cinematic sound and visual installation that draws its influences from the Foley artists of the live radio age.
To Japan and back: A brief look at Star Wars, Kurosawa and Japanese influences
Thu 4 Feb 2016
With The Force Awakens recent box office success and Phoenix’s involvement in The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme it seems the perfect time to reacquaint ourselves with the origins of one of cinemas most popular franchises.
Film Review: 'Room'
Fri 29 Jan 2016
Guest writer Rebecca Tivey shares her thoughts on the adaptation of the acclaimed novel, and the acting calibre of Brie Larson and the young Jacob Tremblay in leading roles.
From Furiosa to Grandma
Fri 29 Jan 2016
Praise for Grandma from Ros, our Operations & Customer Services Manager.
The Canvas of Resonance: Foley sounds and analogue cinema
Tue 26 Jan 2016
Marketing volunteer Elena Hulme shares her thoughts on our latest resident exhibition: The Canvas of Resonance by Kenny Wong.
Where are the girls? The awards controversy
Thu 21 Jan 2016
Nominations for the 2016 awards season demonstrate the underrepresentation of women in the film industry. Laura Mee asks: how far have we come? How far do we still need to go?
Evelyn Waugh and the Legacy of Nostalgia
Fri 15 Jan 2016
2016 marks 50 years since Evelyn Waugh's death. As we screen Brideshead Revisited (2008) on Wed 20 Jan, Rebecca L. Moore gives a whistle-stop tour of Waugh's best adaptations and his turbulent relationship to film.
Phoenix in 60 Seconds - January 2016
Wed 23 Dec 2015
Our film programmer Jake Harvey gives you the low-down on the must-see films at Phoenix in January 2016. Put them in your calendars!