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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

The Craft (1996)

Fri. 9 October 2026 — Mon. 12 October 2026

The Light Sheffield

A high school newcomer falls in with a trio of outcast girls who practice witchcraft, who happen to be seeking a fourth member. With an iconic 90s alt-rock soundtrack, the supernatural cult classic is back in a 30th anniversary 4K restoration.

Pan's Labyrinth

Sun. 1 November 2026 — Mon. 2 November 2026

The Light Sheffield

Blurring the line between reality and fantasy, director Guillermo del Toro depicts the horrors of war against a child's innocence and imagination. A beautiful and terrifying dark fairy tale, back in cinemas with a 20th anniversary 4K restoration.

The Devils

Fri. 30 October 2026 — Thu. 5 November 2026

Showroom

In 17th-century France, a charismatic priest defies a Cardinal's consolidation of power. A prescient vision of obsession and corruption, censored for over half a century, director Ken Russell's landmark film returns in a 55th anniversary restoration.

I Love Boosters

Sat. 10 October 2026

Showroom

A crew of professional shoplifters take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven, stealing her clothes and reselling them at a lower price in "fashion-forward philanthropy." Another stylish capitalist critique from director Boots Riley (Sorry To Bother You).