Blog Articles Archive - Page 7 of 28

Blog / Cinema / Family

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

Art / Phoenix in the news

Phoenix awarded £320,000 Arts Council funding

Tue 27 Jun 2017

Phoenix has been awarded £321,856 funding over four years from Arts Council, maintaining its position as one of their National Portfolio Organisations.

Art / Blog

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.

Cinema / News

Phoenix puts Britain’s social housing crisis in the spotlight

Wed 21 Jun 2017

Paul Sng's documentary, Dispossession: The Great Housing Swindle, explores the catastrophic failures that have led to Britain's chronic shortage of social housing.

Cinema / Festivals

What's jookin? Let’s Dance International Frontiers 2017

Thu 27 Apr 2017

Ahead of LDIF 2017, we invited Amy Grain of Serendipity to tell us a little about the films screening at Phoenix for the festival - Pharaohs of Memphis and Gurumbé.

Cinema / News

Phoenix shows watching films makes you feel good

Wed 19 Apr 2017

Research shows watching films together makes a real difference to the lives of elderly, isolated and vulnerable people.

Blog / Cinema

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.

Blog / Cinema / Festivals

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.

Blog / Cinema / Festivals

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.

Art / Blog / Cinema

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.

Blog / Cinema

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?

Blog / Cinema

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.

Blog / Learn

Teachers learn the power of film

Tue 14 Feb 2017

Our courses give teachers the tools to use film to empower and educate children.

Blog / Cinema

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.

Blog / Cinema

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.

Blog / Cinema

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.