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.
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Wed 5 Apr 2017
We take a look at Disney's recent remakes/adaptations of its own animated films.
Fri 24 Mar 2017
We examine Artificial Intelligence in Cinema with PhD researcher and consultant of the Sentient Film Festival Becky Jones.
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.
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.
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?
Mon 20 Feb 2017
Why has Hollywood begun to allow young directors the chance of directing huge blockbusters? Kieran Foster takes a look.
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.
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.
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.
Sat 24 Dec 2016
DMU Senior Film Lecturer Jim Russell examines what makes Star Wars the most dominant franchise in the galaxy.
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.
Mon 5 Dec 2016
BFI's Black Star season heads to Phoenix.
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.
Fri 11 Nov 2016
Ahead of his talk at Phoenix, Ian Hunter examines what exactly makes a cult film.
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.
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.
Fri 21 Oct 2016
Phoenix and DMU set to scare Leicester into submission this Halloween with two horrifyingly special events.
Wed 5 Oct 2016
Phoenix celebrates Black History Month in Leicester with seven events.
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.
Tue 4 Oct 2016
From the Venice Film Festival 2016, film blogger Adam Ray Palmer sent us this review.
Wed 28 Sep 2016
Cineroom's Adam Ray Palmer reviews La La Land, at the 2016 Venice Film Festival.