Cinema posts

The Lives of Others: what is the real-life toll of our fascination with documentaries?

Posted 15 February 2023 by Ryan Finnigan

Programmer Ryan Finnigan talks about the rise and popularity of documentaries - Showroom Cinema explores this with a special screening of a new film Subject, followed by a Q&A with the directors.

Empire of Light - soulful, stirring and altogether terrific

Posted 7 February 2023 by Harry Denton

Harry Denton, one of Showroom Cinema's Young Programmers reviews Box Office hit Empire of Light.

The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2023

Posted 30 January 2023 by Ryan Finnigan

Showroom's programmer Ryan discusses the upcoming season of films selected by The Japan Foundation, as an exciting line-up of Japanese cinema comes to Sheffield in February.

LGBTQ+ History Month

Posted 27 January 2023 by Hope Cook

Showroom's programmer Hope talks about the schedule of films lined up for LGBTQ+ history month, celebrating the contribution to cinema from the LGBTQ+ community.

Tár: egocentric, minimalistic, yet divine

Posted 18 January 2023 by Natasha Jagger

Natasha Jagger takes a look at Tár, the latest film from Todd Field, starring Cate Blanchett.

Tár: Showroom Cinema events offer expert insight on what it is like to be a woman in classical music.

Posted 18 January 2023 by Ryan Finnigan

Showroom Programmer Ryan Finnigan talks about Todd Field’s Tár and Showroom Cinemas events that offer expert insight on what it is like to be a woman in classical music.

Film on film: three directors turn their attention to celebrating cinema

Posted 10 January 2023 by Hope Cook

Throughout January, the Showroom is screening three films with a focus on celebrating cinema. The craft of filmmaking is explored from the perspectives of people across the industry, with a love for the big screen taking centre stage in each case.

New Film Studies Season Explores Cinema from Fifty Years Ago

Posted 6 January 2023 by Ryan Finnigan

A new Film Studies course led by Dr Sheldon Hall of Sheffield Hallam University will help you discover the films released across the world in 1973.

Showroom Cinema selects five top films to look forward to in 2023

Posted 30 December 2022 by Ryan Finnigan

Programmer Ryan Finnigan talks about five upcoming films to look forward to in 2023

Showroom Cinema's Best Films of 2022

Posted 23 December 2022 by Ryan Finnigan

Programmer Ryan Finnigan talks about the final programme screenings of Showroom Cinema's favourite films this year.