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.
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Choir of Leicester singers recreate sounds of WW1 munitions factory
Thu 7 Apr 2016
A choir of 25 local female singers has been formed to perform live as part of a new sound artwork.
To Act or not to Act
Thu 31 Mar 2016
Guest writer Charles Hulme shares his top tips for acting on screen.
Indie film lovers encouraged to spread the word on social media
Thu 10 Mar 2016
Phoenix is rewarding cinemagoers with a free drink for posting on social media about the independent and world cinema films they watch in March.
Phoenix prepares for the apocalypse with Dystopian Film Festival
Wed 9 Mar 2016
Festival addresses why we love to watch the destruction of civilisation with five iconic movies from the last 50 years.
Volunteer Choir Members Needed!
Tue 8 Mar 2016
Volunteer choir members needed for Canary Songs - a sound and choral performance at Phoenix - Call-out now closed
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!
Phoenix Faces: Stuart Peters
Wed 23 Dec 2015
Our Phoenix Faces feature shines a spotlight on some of the hard-working people who keep Phoenix running. Get behind the scenes with Stuart as he shares his internship experiences as our assistant film programmer.
Free screening helps the homeless
Tue 22 Dec 2015
Phoenix visitors raised over £1000 in food, clothes, toiletries and gifts for the homeless at Christmas. In partnership with Action Homeless, we hosted a free screening of new film Hector for all donors.
Charity screening to support the homeless at Christmas
Wed 9 Dec 2015
Phoenix is holding a special charity screening of Hector - the new heart-warming British drama about a homeless man’s journey at Christmas - in support of Leicester charity Action Homeless.
Will Bond ever be silly again?
Wed 2 Dec 2015
With new Bond film Spectre hitting our screens on Friday 4 Dec, volunteer writer Joe Applebey takes a look back at the franchise and asks: where can Bond go from here?
Steve Oram talks low-budget filmmaking in director Q&A
Wed 25 Nov 2015
Steve Oram, director of critically-acclaimed new film 'Aaaaaaaah!', had his brain picked in a one-off audience Q&A. Contributing writer Joe Applebey tells us more.