About the Phoenix > FAQ

Questions about the Phoenix? The answers may be here. Feel free to email us with any questions you may have and if we think they're of interest we'll post them here. You can email your questions to management@phoenixcinema.co.uk

Who chooses the films?

The Phoenix says: Clare Binns and Jason Wood of a company called City Screen selects the main film programme at the cinema. Choices are made based on which films have been popular in the past, demand and also film availability. The Phoenix has a history of showing a repertory programme and usually offers an eclectic selection on Sunday afternoons within its popular double bill strand. These films are chosen by Jason, the cinema team and sometimes selected due to audience demand.

What was the most popular film of 2007?

The Phoenix says: Atonement, which opened on 7 September 2007, was the most popular film of the year with well over 2000 admissions in its first week at the Phoenix. It went on to play a further two weeks due to demand.