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A Dangerous Method: David Cronenberg & The Cost of Being Human 18+

Sat 12 Jul, 11.30am – 5pm

This course will explore the multiple worlds of David Cronenberg and the transformations of the body at the heart of them all.

/ Staff picks

Moulin Rouge 12A

Sat 12 Jul, 7.30pm | Mon 21 Jul, 7.30pm

July’s staff pick was chosen by Box Office Assistant, Molly Lambert. In 19th Century Paris, a young bohemian falls hopelessly in love with Satine, the glamorous star of The Moulin Rouge. But will their love triumph over jealous hearts and ruthless ambition?

/ The Genius of David Lynch

Lost Highway 18

Mon 14 Jul, 7.45pm

"★★★★★ – Forget about vampires, zombies and the undead, this is true horror" – The Times. This 1997 neo-noir follows a musician who starts to receive unmarked videotapes of himself, his wife and his home, before being arrested for murder.

/ Film

Pavements + recorded Q&A 18

Thu 17 Jul, 8pm

Join us for Alex Ross Perry's irreverent, genre-bending portrait of the iconic '90s indie rock band Pavement, with a recorded Q&A after the screening.

/ Film

The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru 12A

Fri 18 Jul, 5.30pm | Sat 19 Jul, 5.30pm | Fri 15 Aug, 6pm

After showing as part of the Electric Shadows Festival last year, superb documentary The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru returns due to demand, including a screening to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day on Fri 15 Aug.

/ Film

Friendship 15

Screening from Fri 18 Jul

"★★★★★ – destined to be a comedy cult classic" – HeyUGuys. Sublime toe-curlingly hilarious black comedy about male friendship starring Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson.

/ Film

Barry Lyndon – 4K Restoration 12A

Screening from Fri 18 Jul

★★★★★ – Independent. Based on William Makepeace Thackeray's 1844 novel The Luck of Barry Lyndon, Stanley Kubrick's adaptation is often heralded as one of the best films ever made.  

/ The Genius of David Lynch

David Lynch’s Dune 12A

Sun 20 Jul, 3pm

The original (and best?!) Dune adaptation, Lynch’s 1984 film stars Kyle MacLachlan as Paul Atreides – the fabled “Kwisatz Haderach” who is destined to lead the desert people of planet Arrakis in a fight against the galactic emperor’s rule.

/ Course

Talking Pictures Summer (Mondays) 18+

Mondays, 21 Jul – 29 Sep, 10.30am – 12pm

Share your love of film with this 10-week course of tutor-led group discussions. The price includes a cup of tea/filter coffee and a ticket to the weekday daytime screening of your choice.

/ Course

Talking Pictures Summer (Thursdays) 18+

Thursdays, 24 Jul – 2 Oct, 10.30am – 12pm

Share your love of film with this 10-week course of tutor-led group discussions. The price includes a cup of tea/coffee and a ticket to the weekday daytime screening of your choice.

/ Late Night Friday

Slither 15

Fri 25 Jul , 9.30pm

When a meteorite crashes to earth, it brings with it a malevolent alien parasite. Sublimely slimey body horror comedy.

/ Radio in the Dark

London After Midnight TBC

Sun 27 Jul, 3pm

Join us for a brand-new experience as we present London After Midnight, the legendary lost Lon Chaney silent movie now returning almost 60 years later as a full-cast radio play starring Art Malik in the role made iconic by Chaney.

Access Cinema

Regular screenings for people with differing access needs, to give all our customers the chance to enjoy a great cinema experience.

Audio described screenings

For our customers who are blind or have slight loss, many films now come with audio description, where a recorded narrator describes the on-screen action during gaps in the dialogue.

Autism friendly

For children and adults on the autistics / Asperger’s spectrum, these screenings have reduced sound levels, partially raised lighting, no trailers and freedom to move around.

Descriptive subtitles

For anyone who is deaf or has hearing loss, we show subtitled versions of the latest English language movies in our main cinema screens.

Phoenix Leicester

Phoenix is Leicester’s centre for independent cinema, art and digital culture. Films and art deserve to be experienced somewhere special – which is why the whole Phoenix team works hard to make Phoenix a place where everyone can feel welcome and inspired.

Following a multi-million pound expansion, Phoenix now boast four state-of-the-art cinema screens, and shows everything from micro-budget independent films to the latest Hollywood blockbusters, plus film festivals and special events. And as an independent venue, the team handpicks Phoenix’s cinema programme specifically for Leicester audiences, so you’ll see things at Phoenix that aren’t screening in any other local cinemas.

With two superb galleries, Phoenix’s digital art programme presents exciting and innovative work by local and international artists; and short courses, workshops and activities provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn about and create their own film and art.

Our newly opened Café Bar offers a stylish and comfortable place to see friends and relax over a meal and drinks, or meet with clients and catch up on some work.

Phoenix believes that film and art have the power to enhance lives, and for many customers Phoenix staff make the difference. With a clear passion for their work, you’ll find many are studying film or art locally, or are involved in the wider creative community Phoenix attracts.

And as a local charity, all earnings go back into developing Phoenix’s creative programmes, enabling them to reach out to more people.

We hope to see you soon.