Cinema posts

Lingui: The Sacred Bonds and the Strength of Sisterhood

Posted 4 February 2022

Lingui, the Sacred Bonds explores Amina and Maria’s plight, and how they find solidarity with other women. The film expertly shows the strength of sisterhood in a perceptive and emotional tale.

UK Green Festival: Now & Wood

Posted 29 October 2021 by Rose Butler

The Showroom welcomes two films from the 2021 UK Green Film Festival, exploring some of the most pressing environmental issues of the moment.

The French Dispatch: Wes Anderson's Ode to The New Yorker

Posted 22 October 2021 by Rose Butler

The film is inspired by Anderson’s own love of The New Yorker magazine, with several characters and events in the film based on real-life equivalents.

The Velvet Underground: a Film for Die-Hard Fans and Newcomers Alike

Posted 5 October 2021 by Rose Butler

A film for die-hard fans and newcomers alike, Haynes charts the course of the band from formation to collaboration with Andy Warhol and the induction of German singer-songwriter Nico.

BFI London Film Festival Returns to The Showroom

Posted 24 September 2021 by Rose Butler

For the second year, the Showroom is very excited and proud to be an official Venue Partner of the BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express.

Sheffield Steps into the Spotlight

Posted 16 September 2021 by Rose Butler

In the past few weeks, Sheffield has been buzzing with anticipation for the release of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. And for good reason.

The Lost Leonardo: A Thrilling Inside Story

Posted 10 September 2021 by Rose Butler

Before it found its way to cinemas, the real-life story of the Salvator Mundi (Latin for “Saviour of the World”) unfolded like a high-stakes big-screen thriller.

Annette: More Than Just a Rock Opera

Posted 3 September 2021 by Rose Butler

Directed by Leos Carax in his English-language debut, Annette is the story of stand-up comedian Henry (Adam Driver) and opera-singer Ann (Marion Cotillard), and how their lives are changed when their first child is born.

The Nest: A Refreshing Alternative to Glossy 1980's Nostalgia

Posted 26 August 2021 by Rose Butler about The Nest.

The Nest, removes the rose-tinted glasses and examines the period's culture with a bold and dramatic cynicism.

Censor: a Vibrant Homage to 1980s 'nasties'

Posted 20 August 2021 by Rose Butler

In director Prano Bailey-Bond's bold and exciting feature film debut, Censor, Niamh Algar (Calm With Horses) plays Enid, a young woman struggling with unresolved family trauma from 20 years ago: the disappearance of her sister.