★★★★★ – Empire. Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman star in this legendary romantic adventure. When his former lover Ilsa arrives in Casablanca with her husband, Rick's life it turned upside down.

★★★★★ – Much more fun than its stuffy "Greatest Film Ever Made" tag suggests, with a literate script, stylish direction, a great song and cinema's most romantic couple in Bogie and Bergman” – Empire.

Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman star in this legendary romantic adventure. Casablanca, World War II. Rick's Cafe is the haunt of criminals, refugees, resistance fighters and Nazis. When Rick's former lover Ilsa arrives in town with her husband, his life it turned upside down and it isn't long before the flames of passion are reignited.

These screenings are for MyPhoenix Members and Friends only – bookings are restricted.

★★★★★ – Telegraph. Chloé Zhao (director of 2017’s The Rider) returns with this perfectly crafted low-key masterpiece which won Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress at this year’s Oscars.

A lot of our screenings of Nomadland are close to selling out, especially the late afternoon/ evening times. We recommend booking soon to avoid missing out!

"★★★★★ – Chloé Zhao’s Best Picture winner is a film of fragile, humanist beauty" – Independent

"★★★★★ – hauntingly beautiful" – Telegraph

Chloé Zhao (director of 2017’s The Rider) returns with this perfectly crafted low-key masterpiece which won Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress at this year’s Oscars.

Widowed and having lost everything, Fern (Frances McDormand) decides to buy a van and travel across the country searching for work.

As Fern learns the ways of life on the road and befriends fellow itinerant workers (many played by real-life nomads), an illuminating picture of modern America emerges; an elegiac, deeply felt tale of those living in the margins of society.

★★★★★ – Observer. Riz Ahmed is on stunning form in this new film, playing a drummer whose life is turned upside down when he begins to lose his hearing.

★★★★★ – Riz Ahmed gives a career-best performance in an astonishing drama that’s rooted in reality and fully captioned for all" – Observer

"★★★★★ – a beautifully crafted odyssey" – Telegraph

Riz Ahmed is on stunning form in this new film from first time director Darius Marder. Riz stars as Ruben, a drummer in a metal duo with his girlfriend Lou, whose life is turned upside down when he begins to lose his hearing.

Refusing to accept his new reality and convinced he can “fix” his situation, Ruben ends up at a deaf community where his rage clashes with the kindly guidance of compassionate veteran Joe (Paul Raci).

The 6.15pm screening on Fri 18 June, and the 7.45pm screening on Tue 22 June will be followed by a 20 minute pre-recorded Q&A.

All screenings are captioned in English.

★★★★★ – Observer. This electrifying thriller from Shaka King is based on the real-life case of William O'Neal, an FBI informant who infiltrated the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party.

★★★★★ – Observer

"Daniel Kaluuya dazzles as betrayed Black Panther leader" –   The Times

This electrifying thriller from Shaka King is based on the real-life case of William O'Neal, an FBI informant who infiltrated the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party.

Arrested for car theft, 19 year old petty criminal O’Neal (Lakeith Stanfield) is coerced by the FBI to gather intelligence on Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya, on Oscar-winning form).

Growing close to the enigmatic leader, O’Neal struggles with his conscience as the FBI become determined to neutralise Hampton.

★★★★★ – Observer. The latest sublime animation from Cartoon Saloon (The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea) is a tale of myths, wolves and hunters set in 17th Century Ireland.

“★★★★★ – dazzling… a total joy” – Observer

“It's a big, warm hug of a movie with spikey teeth" – Mark Kermode

The latest sublime animation from Cartoon Saloon (The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea) is set in 17th Century Ireland, where young girl Robyn arrives at a rural village with her hunter father who is tasked with wiping out a wolf pack.

When Robyn befriends local girl Mebh she learns of a mysterious tribe who can turn into wolves at night. Fascinated with the wolfwalkers, Robyn risks turning into the very thing her father is hunting.

★★★★★ – Empire. Lee Isaac Chung’s brilliant new film stars Steven Yeun as a Korean immigrant who moves his family to rural Arkansas in search of a better life.

"★★★★★ – A profound, detail-perfect and soulful slice of American family life" – Empire

"★★★★★ – a wonderfully absorbing and moving family drama" – Guardian

Causing a sensation when it premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2020 and creating legions of enamoured fans everywhere it has played since, Lee Isaac Chung’s new film is brilliant, tender and heart-breaking.

Moving his family to rural Arkansas, Korean immigrant Jacob is determined to start a new life as a farmer, but is unprepared for the hardships involved.

As his family face their own struggles, the arrival of Jacob’s mother-in-law (Yuh-jung Youn, who against the odds deservedly won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress) brings things to breaking point.

★★★★ – Telegraph. Anthony Hopkins is on Oscar-winning form in the directorial debut of French novelist Florian Zeller, playing an ageing man struggling with memory loss.

"★★★★ – Anthony Hopkins delivers shockingly naked acting in Oscar-winning dementia drama" – Telegraph

Anthony Hopkins is on Oscar-winning form in the directorial debut of French novelist Florian Zeller, playing an ageing man struggling with memory loss.

Having scared off his latest care-worker, Anthony (Hopkins) is dismayed when his daughter Anne (Olivia Colman) tells him she is leaving to live in Paris. Confused by seemingly random people appearing in his flat and losing track of days, Anthony begins to lose grip on his reality.

A personal and powerful film, the supporting cast includes Mark Gatiss and Olivia Williams.

Japan has a long cinematic history, with both world-renowned makers and indie rebels capturing a rich and complex culture on film. Join us as we explore that history, through well-known and lesser-known films, stars, writers and directors.

Having had numerous request from customers, we’re pleased to bring you this brand new course that delves into the history and future of Japanese cinema.

Japan has a long cinematic history, with both world-renowned makers and indie rebels capturing a rich and complex culture on film. Join tutor Kenton Hall as he takes you on journey through that history, through well-known and lesser-known films, stars, writers and directors.

Course breakdown

Week 1:  From the past – how Japan’s unique theatre informed their cinema

Week 2:  Kurosawa and the international breakthrough

Week 3:  Anime and the rise of Studio Ghibli

Week 4:  Modern Japan, modern cinema

We aim to deliver this course in person at Phoenix in a COVID-safe environment. However, in the event that this is not possible due to further COVID-19 restrictions we will deliver the course online to ensure that it can still go ahead.

Britain has a reputation for creating some of the funniest, smartest and most surreal comedy in the world. Join us for this 4-week course that looks at how British comedy has developed on the big screen, for home audiences and abroad.

Britain has a reputation for creating some of the funniest, smartest and most surreal comedy in the world. Join us for this 4-week course that looks at how British comedy has developed on the big screen, for home audiences and abroad.

While British comedy films are widely considered to be unique amongst their peers, the story of British comedy is perhaps more complex and fascinating than you’d think.

When people think of British comedy, it’s often a particular ‘brand’ of it that they have in mind – be it Python, Carry On or romantic comedies featuring Hugh Grant. Needless to say, while those are all component parts, there’s a lot more to British comedy on screen and we’ll explore a few of the usual nooks and discover some unusual crannies. Ooh, Matron.

Course breakdown

Week 1:  Farce majeure

Week 2:  What a carry On…

Week 3:  He’s not the Messiah…

Week 4:  A very British romance

This is an online course, delivered via Zoom.

Places can be booked online only. Access details will be sent to participants by email the day before the first session.

Join tutor Connor Winterton for this fascinating one-day course exploring the history of realist cinema in Europe and North America.

Join tutor Connor Winterton for this fascinating one-day course exploring the history of realist cinema in Europe and North America.

Looking at key cinematic movements such as Italian Neo-Realism, British Social Realism and Dogme 95 (Danish Realism), we’ll consider what ‘realism’ means, the techniques involved, and realism’s impact on audiences.

Key films that you’ll discuss throughout the day include Bicycle Thieves (Vittorio De Sica, 1948), The Celebration (Thomas Vinterberg, 1998), I, Daniel Blake (Ken Loach, 2016), and 120 BPM (Robin Campillo, 2017).

Course breakdown

10:30   Introduction and ice-breakers

10:45   What does it mean for a film to be ‘realistic’?

11:00   Italian Neo-Realism (1940s)

11:45   British Social Realism (1960s and beyond)

13:00   LUNCH

13:45   Danish Realism and Dogme 95

14:30   French Cinema, Realism and Sexuality since 2010

15:15   American Realism of this Century

16:00   FINISH

This one-day course will take place in-person at Phoenix.

SOLD OUT. Make a short film in 5 days at our annual summer holiday Film Camp for children aged 7-11. Enter the room on Monday with just an idea or two, and leave on Friday with a film in the can that you shot and starred in.

Make a short film in 5 days at our annual summer holiday Film Camp for children aged 7-11. Enter the room on Monday with just an idea or two, and leave on Friday with a film in the can that you shot and starred in.

Starting on Monday we’ll write a story for a film we can produce in a week. Tuesday will be rehearsing and assigning roles, from actors to camera and sound operators.

Then from Wednesday to Friday it’s lights, camera, action as we go out on set to make our film a reality.

The film will then be edited by the course tutor ready for its ‘premiere’ screening in the autumn.

Designed with different learning styles in mind, Film Camp covers all the key elements of filmmaking and production, including scriptwriting, shooting, direction and editing.

All equipment and training will be provided by our expert tutor Keith Allott.

PLEASE NOTE: we’re planning to run this course in-venue at Phoenix in a ‘COVID-safe’ environment, however if this is not possible due to further COVID-19 restrictions we will deliver the course online. In this case, participants will have a mix of tutor-led online learning and self-directed filmmaking tasks to complete at home, supported remotely our tutor Keith and Phoenix staff. The main outcome will still be to create a short film over the week.

SOLD OUT. Make a short film in 5 days at our annual summer holiday Film Camp for 12 to 15-year-olds. Enter the room on Monday with just an idea or two and leave on Friday with a film in the can that you shot and starred in.

Make a short film in 5 days at our annual summer holiday Film Camp for 12 to 15-year-olds. Enter the room on Monday with just an idea or two and leave on Friday with a film in the can that you shot and starred in.

Starting on Monday we’ll write a story for a film we can produce in a week. Tuesday will be rehearsing and assigning roles, from actors to camera and sound operators.

Then from Wednesday to Friday it’s lights, camera, action as we go out on set to make our film a reality.

The film will then be edited by the course tutor ready for its ‘premiere’ screening in the autumn.

Designed with different learning styles in mind, Film Camp covers all the key elements of filmmaking and production, including scriptwriting, shooting, direction and editing.

All equipment and training will be provided by our expert tutor Keith Allott.

PLEASE NOTE: we’re planning to run this course in-venue at Phoenix in a ‘COVID-safe’ environment, however if this is not possible due to further COVID-19 restrictions we will deliver the course online. In this case, participants will have a mix of tutor-led online learning and self-directed filmmaking tasks to complete at home, supported remotely our tutor Keith and Phoenix staff. The main outcome will still be to create a short film over the week.

Make a short film in 5 days at our annual summer holiday Film Camp for 16 to 19-year-olds. Enter the room on Monday with just an idea or two and leave on Friday with a film in the can that you shot and starred in.

Make a short film in 5 days at our annual summer holiday Film Camp for 16 to 19-year-olds. Enter the room on Monday with just an idea or two and leave on Friday with a film in the can that you shot and starred in.

Starting on Monday we’ll write a story for a film we can produce in a week. Tuesday will be rehearsing and assigning roles, from actors to camera and sound operators.

Then from Wednesday to Friday it’s lights, camera, action as we go out on set to make our film a reality.

The film will then be edited by the course tutor ready for its ‘premiere’ screening in the autumn.

Designed with different learning styles in mind, Film Camp covers all the key elements of filmmaking and production, including scriptwriting, shooting, direction and editing.

All equipment and training will be provided by our expert tutor Keith Allott.

PLEASE NOTE: we’re planning to run this course in-venue at Phoenix in a ‘COVID-safe’ environment, however if this is not possible due to further COVID-19 restrictions we will deliver the course online. In this case, participants will have a mix of tutor-led online learning and self-directed filmmaking tasks to complete at home, supported remotely our tutor Keith and Phoenix staff. The main outcome will still be to create a short film over the week.