Posts by Mikaela Smith - Page 1

The changing landscape of television
Posted 23 January 2021 by Mikaela Smith
Truly great television has graced our screen in recent months during a time when we need it most. Here our Programme Manager shares some exciting recommendations.

Eye-opening documentaries to delve into
Posted 15 January 2021 by Mikaela Smith
During a week where we found ourselves in a third lockdown and witnessed the shocking pro-Trump mob storming of the US capitol, we turn to great documentaries that can help us to make sense of the world around us.

Films to escape to this New Year
Posted 9 January 2021 by Mikaela Smith
As our doors remain shut during what would normally be a very busy time of the year for indie cinemas, we take a look at a few exciting alternatives that you can enjoy from the comfort of your sofa.

Coming up on the 2021 film calendar
Posted 31 December 2020 by Mikaela Smith
Here's a peak into what we’ve got to look forward to in 2021. With a little luck, cinemas will be open soon, so here are my recommendations for what to watch when we’re back.

Our recommendations for Christmas viewing
Posted 24 December 2020 by Mikaela Smith
Our Programme Manager shares her film recommendations for the festive period while South Yorkshire remains in Tier 3.

A look back at 2020's films
Posted 19 December 2020 by Mikaela Smith
A look back at the remarkable films that made it onto the cinema or television screen in 2020.

Covid's seismic changes don't mean the end of cinema
Posted 12 December 2020 by Mikaela Smith
There’s no doubt that this pandemic has made seismic shifts in the ways that we watch, enjoy and engage with film and cinema; streaming is through the roof while many cinemas are still closed.

Looking forward to when we reopen
Posted 5 December 2020 by Mikaela Smith
While we remain closed, we're thinking about the wonderful programmes we’ll be able to share with you when we reopen.

Broadening film viewing through MUBI
Posted 21 November 2020 by Mikaela Smith
At home during lockdown two, our Programme Manager has found MUBI to be one of the best tools for encouraging adventurous, out-of-your-comfort-zone watching.

Escaping with film during lockdown
Posted 9 November 2020 by Mikaela Smith
As our evenings get darker, winter looms and England heads into another lockdown, we turn to the magic of movies, which have a unique ability to transport us to another world.