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

Die Hard

Yes, it's that time of year once again... where friends, family members, work colleagues and strangers on the internet argue over whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas film.

Taking place over Christmas, the repeated references to Santa Claus, and the words "Merry Christmas" being used as a snappy one-line by both the good guys and bad, all should get you in the mood for the holiday season, if not for the fact that seeing John McClane take on Hans Gruber at this time of year is almost as much of an annual tradition as Christmas itself.

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Thu. 11 June 2026 — Sat. 13 June 2026

The story of underground telephone helplines established by Irish lesbians in 1979. Featuring original helpline volunteers and actors, Lesbian Line documents the transformative power of community and self-determination in the face of lesbophobia.

Film Studies: Chinese Cinema

Wed. 29 April 2026 — Wed. 17 June 2026

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Explore the richness and diversity of Chinese cinema across Hong Kong and mainland China.

TCB – The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing

Thu. 11 June 2026 — Fri. 12 June 2026

Black feminist writer, filmmaker and cultural worker Toni Cade Bambara was a catalysing force in 20th-century justice movements. Testimonies from friends, including Toni Morrison and Nikky Finney, make a case for the relevance of her approach today.

Spotlight: Whip It

Fri. 10 July 2026

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17-year-old Bliss finds life boring and oppressive – like a lot of people, she feels like she doesn't really fit in where she is from. Part of the Showroom's Spotlight picks by the cinema's staff.