Cinema and Film

New Films 5 December by Mike Davies

New Films 5 December by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Eternity (12A) Who would you choose to spend eternity with? That’s the… Read more »

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust welcomes the release of new ‘Hamnet’ film

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust welcomes the cinematic release of Hamnet, directed by Chloé Zhao in the US for Thanksgiving (27 November). Starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, based… Read more »

New Films 28 November by Mike Davies

New Films 28 November by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Zootropolis 2 (PG) Six years on from the first film, director Byron… Read more »

New Films 21 November 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 21 November 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Wicked: For Good (PG) The concluding half of director John M. Chu’s… Read more »

New Films 14th November 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 14th November 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The Running Man (15) An early Stephen King novel under his Richard… Read more »

Classic R.E.M. albums to soundtrack Buster Keaton’s Sherlock Jr. in cinemas across the UK from 5 February 2026

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FROM CINEMALIVE.COM  WATCH THE TRAILER FOR R.E.M. X BUSTER KEATON’S SHERLOCK JR. HERE After a triumphant UK debut which saw Nosferatu matched with Radiohead’s Kid A and Amnesiac, the groundbreaking cinema… Read more »

New Films 7th November 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 7th November 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Predator: Badlands (12A) Having pretty much exhausted the possibilities of the original… Read more »

Westlife 25 – Live at the Royal Albert Hall to be shown in 400+ cinemas across the UK from 29th November – Including Birmingham

CinemaLive will bring Westlife’s landmark 25th Anniversary concert to the big screen, in what promises to be one of the music cinema events of the year. From… Read more »

New Films 30th October 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 30th October 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Bugonia (15) The fourth teaming of director Yorgos Lanthimos and star Emma… Read more »

Why Local Brands Are Turning to Video Content in 2025

Walk down any Birmingham high street and you’ll notice something. Shops aren’t just selling products anymore. They’re telling stories. And they’re doing it through video. It’s everywhere…. Read more »

New Films 24th October 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 24th October 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere (12A) Returning to the genre that made his name with debut… Read more »

New Films 17th October 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 17th October 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Roofman (15) Directed by Derek Cianfrance this character study, with a couple… Read more »

Space Station Earth, groundbreaking audio visual concert announced for first UK tour in 2026 – composer Ilan Eshkeri in collaboration with European Space Agency

THE BAFTA AND EMMY-NOMINATED COMPOSER TAKES HIS VISIONARY LIVE EXPERIENCE ‘SPACE STATION EARTH’ ON TOUR NEXT SUMMER INCLUDING LONDON ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL THE COLLABORATION WITH THE EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY UNITES DAZZLING… Read more »

Screening of IRMAS The Life of the Sisters of Mary in Birmingham on October 23

A World Villages for Children supporter has spent two years making a feature-length documentary about the work of The Sisters of Mary, an order of nuns educating… Read more »

New Films 10th October 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 10th October 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Tron Ares (12A) Launched in 1982 with a sequel following in 2010,… Read more »

New Films 3rd October 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 3rd October 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The Smashing Machine (15) Written and directed by Benny Safdie in his… Read more »

New Films 26th September 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 26th September 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK One Battle After Another (15) Following 2014’s Inherent Vice, this is the… Read more »

Screening of IRMAS: The Life of the Sisters of Mary in Birmingham on October 23

A World Villages for Children supporter has spent two years making a feature-length documentary about the work of The Sisters of Mary, an order of nuns educating… Read more »

RADIOHEAD X NOSFERATU: A SYMPHONY OF HORROR EXCLUSIVELY IN CINEMAS FROM 2ND OCTOBER

A groundbreaking new cinema experience, Silents Synced, is set to launch in the UK this autumn — pairing legendary silent films with era-defining albums by iconic rock artists,… Read more »

New Films 19th September 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 19th September 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Steve (15) Getting a one-screen preview prior to landing in Netflix next… Read more »

New Films 12th August 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 12th August 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The Long Walk (15) Written during the Vietnam War, but not published… Read more »

Autumn Musicals in Birmingham Cinemas – Bat Out of Hell – The Musical & Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies hit more than 450 cinemas across the UK and Ireland this Autumn!

This Halloween, witness the world premiere cinema event of Bat Out of Hell: The Musical—starring the explosive cast of the West End production! For the very first time, Jim Steinman… Read more »

New Films 5th August 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 5th August 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Honey Don’t! (15) The second in the unconnected lesbian-noir trilogy by director… Read more »

New Films 30th August 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 30th August 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Caught Stealing (15) Adapted by Charlie Huston from his own 90s set… Read more »

New Films 21st August 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 21st August 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The Life Of Chuck (15) Written and directed by Mike Flanagan, adapted… Read more »

New Films 15th August 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 15th August 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Together (18) ‘Let’s Stick Together’ sang Bryan Ferry but he never meant… Read more »

New Films 9th August 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 9th August 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Weapons (18) Writer/director Zach Cregger’s follow-up to Barbarian has the same intricately… Read more »

New Films 1st August 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 1st August 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The Legend Of Ochi (12A) While an affectionate nod to 80s children’s… Read more »

New Films 25th July 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 25th July 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The Fantastic Four: First Steps (12A) The fourth attempt (fifth if you… Read more »

Forward Film & TV Festival Celebrates Triumphant Debut in Birmingham featuring Inaugural Awards

Joe Lycett, ‘Gavin & Stacey’s’ Mathew Horne & the crew behind the making of Netflix smash ‘Adolescence’ headline Forward Film & Television Festival 2025 The Forward Film… Read more »

New Films 18th July 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 18th July 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK I Know What You Did Last Summer (15) Both a reboot of… Read more »

New Films 11th July 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 11th July 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Superman (12A) Despite being overlong at 130 minutes and excessively given to… Read more »

New Films 3rd July 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 3rd July 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Jurassic World Rebirth (12A) After a string of underwhelming spin-offs and sequels,… Read more »

New Films 27th June 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 27th June 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK F1 The Movie (15) Having taken to the skies for fast planes… Read more »

New Films 20th June 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 20th June 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK 28 Years Later (15) It opens on a small Scottish community where… Read more »

Radiohead x Nosferatu – A Symphony of Horror comes to Birmingham cinemas – Iconic rock albums to be paired with classic films – Silent Synced

A groundbreaking new cinema experience, Silents Synced, is set to launch in the UK this autumn — pairing legendary silent films with era-defining albums by iconic rock artists,… Read more »

Birmingham Steps into the Spotlight: Birmingham Film & TV Market EXPO 2025 24-27 June 2025

Birmingham Steps into the Spotlight: Birmingham Film & TV Market EXPO 2025 – Where the UK Screen Industry Connects and Creates 24-27 June 2025, Birmingham UK An… Read more »

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED DISNEY ORIGINAL FEATURE-LENGTH DOCUMENTARY ABOUT ELMHURST BALLET SCHOOL STUDENT ANTHONY MADU IS NOMINATED FOR TWO EMMY AWARDS

The film about Anthony Madu was released on Disney+ in March 2024. It shines a light into the life of the Nigerian ballet student as he trains… Read more »

New Films 12th June 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 12th June 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK How To Train Your Dragon (PG) Despite being a scene by scene,… Read more »

MetFilm School and BIMM Performers College Birmingham set to host educational workshops this Summer

MetFilm School and Performers College are set to inspire the next generation of creatives this summer as they host a series of dynamic educational workshops. Taking place… Read more »

Cinema returns to The Core Theatre

Cinema returns to The Core Theatre this month with a film programme full of glitz and glamour, including a Movie Musicals season alongside National Theatre Live screenings…. Read more »

New Films 6th June 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 6th June 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Ballerina (15) Filmed three years ago, this John Wick spin-off finally makes… Read more »

New Films 30th May 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 30th May 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The Salt Path (12A) In 2013, empty nesters Raynor Winn and husband… Read more »

Joe Lycett, ‘Gavin & Stacey’s’ Mathew Horne & the crew behind the making of Netflix smash ‘Adolescence’ headline Forward Film & Television Festival 2025

Joe Lycett, ‘Gavin & Stacey’s’ Mathew Horne & the crew behind the making of Netflix smash ‘Adolescence’ headline Forward Film & Television Festival 2025

Joe Lycett, Gavin & Stacey’s Mathew Horne and The Making of Adolescence Headline Forward Film & Television Festival – 16th–20th July 2025. Birmingham’s newest and most connected… Read more »

New Films 23rd May 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 23rd May 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning (12A) Directed by Christopher McQuarrie and produced… Read more »

New Films 16th May 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 16th May 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK Final Destination: Bloodlines (15) Fourteen years after the last film and marking… Read more »

This Weekend: Eurovision Grand Final 2025 To Be Broadcast In Over 100 Cinemas Across The UK – 17th May 2025

Mark your calendars – the biggest night in music is back! For one night only, on Saturday May 17th, cinemas up and down the UK will come together… Read more »

New Films 9th May 2025 by Mike Davies

New Films 9th May 2025 by Mike Davies

Films showing this week either in cinemas or on streaming platforms FILM OF THE WEEK The Surfer (15) From the style of the opening credits, this is… Read more »

Rolling at the Tower Film Screening and Roller Disco on Friday 16 May

Join Bertz Associates, Children of the Diaspora, and Skate Buddies for a celebration of roller skating at Circus Mash, supported by Screen B14 on Friday 16 May…. Read more »

Celebrate May the Fourth with an intergalactic event at The Night Owl

The Night Owl and Hott Date have joined forces to bring an immersive Sci-Fi party to Birmingham on Star Wars Day, May the Fourth! This intergalactic event… Read more »