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Blog - Rebecca Tivey reviews Wild
Tue 17 Feb 2015
An inspirational tale of self-discovery and adventure - Wild is a must-see.
Blog - Rebecca Tivey reviews Whiplash
Wed 28 Jan 2015
A percussive explosion of unrelenting tension with the most amazing music - see it, see it now.
Phoenix screens a season of Paul Thomas Anderson movies
Thu 8 Jan 2015
In advance of Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film Inherent Vice, on national release from 30 January, Phoenix is screening a season of this exciting and original filmmaker’s work.
Phoenix showcases international film award contenders
Thu 8 Jan 2015
With the Oscars and BAFTAs just around the corner, Phoenix will be screening the strongest film award contenders in Jan and Feb.
Blog - Alicia Higham reviews the film Nightcrawler
Wed 7 Jan 2015
A provocative, performance-driven thriller which sheds a light on the dark side of media for television.
Blog - Representing the Future in 2001: A Space Odyssey
Wed 17 Dec 2014
For our Sci-Fi season, Phoenix employee Alicia Higham writes about the future fears acticulated in science fiction classsic 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Phoenix sells movie tickets for charity to help homeless at Christmas
Tue 16 Dec 2014
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ tickets for sale in return for charitable donations of food, clothes and toiletries
New comedy screens for first time at Phoenix
Tue 2 Dec 2014
An exciting new children’s comedy - A Dozen Summers - was screened for the first time to invited guests at Phoenix.
Festive fun for all ages at Phoenix this Christmas
Tue 25 Nov 2014
Phoenix has a packed programme to suit all tastes this December.
Phoenix challenges Leicester’s Freshers
Mon 20 Oct 2014
On Friday 31st October, Phoenix is challenging Leicester’s students to survive its all-night Halloween horror marathon ‘Frightarama’.
Phoenix's first courtyard screening
Mon 4 Aug 2014
Phoenix will be opening its inner courtyard for its first ever outdoor film event, screening the classic Beatles movie A Hard Day’s Night.
Children's films this summer
Wed 2 Jul 2014
This summer, Leicester’s Phoenix cinema and art centre is giving families the chance to watch the latest film releases for children.
UK Green Film Festival
Thu 29 May 2014
Phoenix independent cinema in Leicester is one of only seventeen cinemas nationwide taking part in the UK Green Film Festival.
DMU student film festival
Wed 26 Mar 2014
Phoenix teams up with DMU students to host a festival celebrating film adaptations.
Wes Anderson season at Phoenix
Wed 26 Feb 2014
As movie goers try to contain their excitement for Wes Anderson’s latest offering The Grand Budapest Hotel, Phoenix Cinema is showcasing all of his movies in the fondly named ‘Wes AnderSeason’.
The Oscars come to Phoenix
Mon 20 Jan 2014
There’s awards buzz in the air and independent cinema Phoenix Leicester has all the movies that matter on the road to this year’s Oscars.