Film Review: Hector
Tuesday 16th February 2016
https://youtu.be/q_k98JKlnqs
In the cinema at Plymouth Arts Centre from 19 – 25 Feb.
The story of Hector is one that isn’t actually too unfamiliar. In Plymouth alone there are 250 beds … Continue Reading
Film Review: Room
Tuesday 9th February 2016
https://youtu.be/PPZqF_TPTGs
Nominated for 4 Oscars including Best Picture, Room is a cinematic and moving experience that muses on life in captivity, the resilience of young minds and the bonds of parenthood. It’s … Continue Reading
BAFTAs 2016 Predictions
Tuesday 9th February 2016
https://youtu.be/_jyCBFM1S58
With awards season now in full swing, here are our writer Helen Tope’s hopes and predictions for the 2016 BAFTA Awards. The winners will be announced on Sunday 14 February 2016. Watch … Continue Reading
Film Review: Le Mepris
Tuesday 2nd February 2016
https://youtu.be/pSZSkxEA_Y4
Le Mepris (Contempt) is showing at Plymouth Arts Centre cinema from 9 – 11 February
The French New Wave filmmakers hated the conventions of traditional cinema and embraced wholeheartedly … Continue Reading
Film Review: Tangerine
Tuesday 26th January 2016
https://youtu.be/fUxRxgtYt0M
Tangerine is showing at Plymouth Arts Centre cinema from 22 – 28 January
I knew two things about director Sean Baker’s Tangerine – that it was shot entirely on … Continue Reading
Truly a master of his art: our bloggers revisit Alan Rickman’s most memorable characters
Tuesday 19th January 2016
https://youtu.be/GorPPLfJ7s0
It is an unashamedly partisan choice, but my favourite memory of Alan Rickman will always be his performance in Sense and Sensibility.
While Emma Thompson’s screenplay was the star of the … Continue Reading
I think perhaps Mr. Newton has had enough, don’t you? David Bowie’s Influence on Film
Wednesday 13th January 2016
As with music, fashion and art, David Bowie’s influence reached far into the film world. Our film programmer Anna Navas has written about her favourite moments of Bowie on film.
https://youtu.be/lfccDapMA14
I think … Continue Reading
Film Review: Taxi Tehran
Tuesday 12th January 2016
https://youtu.be/eM2tblIkL4g
Taxi Tehran is showing at Plymouth Arts Centre from 8-14 January
The internationally renowned filmmaker Jafar Panahi has, since 2010, been under a 20 year ban from the authorities from making … Continue Reading
Film Review: Carol
Monday 4th January 2016
https://youtu.be/EH3zcuRQXNo
Carol is showing at Plymouth Arts Centre Cinema from 5 – 14 January 2016. It will be introduced on Tuesday 12th January by Millie Brown, Leader for BA … Continue Reading
Film Review: When Harry Met Sally
Tuesday 22nd December 2015
When Harry Met Sally, part of the BFI Love Film season, is showing at Plymouth Arts Centre on Tues 22 and Wed 23 December…. Continue Reading
Art Review: Peter Liversidge Talk
Thursday 17th December 2015
Earlier this month, I was invited to attend a PAC Home Talk by conceptual artist, Peter Liversidge. Born … Continue Reading
Best Films of 2015
Wednesday 16th December 2015
We asked Plymouth Arts Centre’s blog writers and staff to tell us about their favourite films of 2015. … Continue Reading