Cinema posts

True Stories: narrative, music, and neurodiversity

Posted 26 March 2024 by William Roebuck

David Byrne’s first and only feature film follows the lead singer of Talking Heads, as he interacts with the members of the fictional town during their preparations for a “Celebration of Specialness”.

Zone of Interest review

Posted 6 March 2024 by William Roebuck

Young Programmer Will Roebuck reviews major Oscar contender The Zone of Interest.

Women’s History Month: f-rated films at Showroom this March

Posted 26 February 2024 by Isobel Harrop

Over 40% of the films at Showroom this March are F-rated (directed or written by, or starring women). Discover the incredible female-led programme that we have in store for you.

Beyond LGBTQ+ History Month at Showroom Cinema

Posted 26 February 2024 by Isobel Harrop

LGBTQ+ representation is important within Showroom's programme all year round, not just for LGBTQ+ History Month. Luckily, we have lots to look forward to throughout the rest of the year.

It Happened One Night: a Valentine’s classic celebrates 90 years

Posted 8 February 2024 by Lucy Gravil

For Capra, it’s the art of implication that seduced his audience 90 years ago and continues to entice them 90 years later.

LGBTQ+ History Month 2024 at Showroom Cinema

Posted 19 January 2024 by Isobel Harrop

This February, Showroom’s annual LGBTQ+ History Month season returns with a diverse range of films made by and about LGBTQ+ people.

Showroom Cinema to host free Virtual Reality (VR) open day

Posted 12 January 2024 by Ryan Finnigan about Free VR Experience Open Day , and Showroom Cinema to host free Virtual Reality (VR) open day .

Many people will have entered 2024 with the aim of “New Year, New Me” – but what if you could put on a Virtual Reality (VR) headset and immediately be someone else, instantly seeing the world from a different perspective?

Mannuary: celebrating director Michael Mann at Showroom Cinema

Posted 5 January 2024 by Max Marriott

Showroom cinema is showcasing five films from one of the most innovative and stylish filmmakers working today: Michael Mann.

Introducing autism and dementia-friendly screenings at Showroom Cinema

Posted 22 December 2023 by Sam Howe about Casablanca (Dementia Friendly), and Relaxed Saturdays: Family Time and Autism-Friendly screenings.

Showroom Cinema is introducing new autism-friendly, relaxed screenings along with dementia-friendly screenings in 2024.

Iranian Cinema: After the Revolution

Posted 22 December 2023 by Nathan Makalena about Film Studies: Iranian Cinema - Season Pass.

Wherever art is restricted, artists show incredible resilience and adaptation. Our newest film studies series charts over four decades of post-revolution cinema.