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Guillermo del Toro's Nightmare Alley
Posted 19 January 2022 by Rose Butler
As one of the most interesting directors of the last twenty-five years, Guillermo del Toro has always walked the line between arthouse and mainstream filmmaking.
SHU Film Soc Reviews: Cow + Q&A with Andrea Arnold
Posted 18 January 2022 by Séan O'Reilly
On the 16th the Showroom Cinema welcomed Andrea Arnold to do a Q&A about Cow. Not only was she a delight to listen to and meet afterwards, but her words provided further insight to the film.
Cow: Andrea Arnold's Documentary Debut
Posted 14 January 2022 by Rose Butler
In Cow, several strands of Arnold’s existing work come together in a compassionate, empathetic film. It is a striking documentary-debut from one of the UK’s most interesting and accomplished contemporary filmmakers
Boiling Point: an Exercise in Suspense
Posted 7 January 2022 by Rose Butler
Written and directed by Barantini, and expanded into a feature from an award-nominated 2019 short, Boiling Point picked up an astounding 11 BIFA nominations, taking home awards for best-supporting actress, cinematography, casting and sound.
Titane: The New ‘New French Extremity’
Posted 22 December 2021 by Oli Hicks
Oli Hicks, PhD candidate in French Horror Cinema at Sheffield Hallam University delves into the genre in his guest blog.
Looking ahead to 2022
Posted 22 December 2021 by Rose Butler
With plenty of choices to get excited about, from documentaries, foreign-language dramas, hotly-tipped awards favourites to Yorkshire-set romances, there’s sure to be something for everyone across 2022’s upcoming releases.
Discover Yasujirō Ozu
Posted 17 December 2021 by Rose Butler
This December Showroom Cinema is shining a spotlight on another heavyweight of Japanese cinema: the great Yasujirō Ozu. Join us for special screenings and discover these classics on the big screen.
West Side Story: A Heartfelt Exploration of Americana
Posted 8 December 2021 by Rose Butler
Spielberg’s take on West Side Story is an irresistible, swooning love story with a particular significance for today’s audiences.
Community Curated Archive Film
Posted 2 December 2021 by Mikaela Smith
Dockyards, Demos & New Directions is an archive project that travels along England’s waterways, starting in Bristol and stopping in Gloucester, Nottingham, Leeds and Sheffield.
Putting Bodies on the Line – the French Film Festival 2021
Posted 26 November 2021 by Julia Dobson
The 29th edition of the annual French Film Festival is here and our three selected films focus on women in French cinema. Julia Dobson takes a closer look at what's in store.