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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Joe Harris

Our Favourite Places would be nothing without our contributors — a massive thanks to all of them!

Tell us about you...
I'm Joe. I like films and vinyl.

I'm the co-founder of Reel Steel – a film magazine and screening event group, based in Sheffield. You may have been to one of our screening events at Sheffield's historic Abbeydale Picture House, where we've shown everything from cult 80s horror to Studio Ghibli on 35mm.

What does Sheffield mean to you?
Sheffield is a great example of the 'independent' spirit.

It's full of people who have gone out and done things for themselves – opening a new bar or a record store, creating a film screening or music event. The cultural landscape of the city is full of so many independent traders and events and it's all the better for it.

It really is a city of makers.

What's your favourite Sheffield place?
The Abbeydale Picture House.

What would you do to improve the city?
Let me think about that one...

Latest contributions

All of a Sudden

Sun. 22 November 2026

Showroom

Marie-Lou runs a nursing home outside Paris. She meets Mari, a Japanese playwright who is terminally ill. From Ryûsuke Hamaguchi (director of the phenomenal Drive My Car), this transformative film explores connection and a radical idea of care.

Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother

Fri. 20 November 2026

Showroom

When his wife dies, a religious hitman who struggles to balance work, faith and fatherhood sets out on a desperate journey to protect his children. A gripping, inventive tale on religion and morality with a standout performance from Mahershala Ali.

You Can See Everything

Fri. 20 November 2026 — Sat. 28 November 2026

Notorious Silicon Valley founder Elizabeth Holmes invites a film crew to document her 34 days before she’s sent to prison. What begins as an intimate portrait becomes a mind-bending unraveling of certainty. One of 2026's most unforgettable films.

Godzilla Minus Zero

Thu. 5 November 2026 — Thu. 12 November 2026

Two years after a giant monster emerged from the power of the atomic bomb in 1949, a new threat strikes Japan. The follow-up to the fantastic Godzilla Minus One, with the return of director Takashi Yamazaki, is a must to see on the big screen.