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Art Review: The First Humans

Wednesday 9th March 2016

‘The First Humans’ explores themes of pre-history, evolution and sci-fi imaginings of early man. Curated by Angela Kingston and organised by The Pump House Gallery in collaboration with Plymouth Arts … Continue Reading

On Placement: Working with Artist’s Film

Tuesday 8th March 2016

I am a mature student doing a BA in Fine Arts at the University of Plymouth. Before I started my degree I … Continue Reading

Film Review: Trumbo

Tuesday 8th March 2016

https://youtu.be/n0dZ_2ICpJE

Trumbo is in the cinema at Plymouth Arts Centre from 11 – 17 March

Trumbo tells the life-story of Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, who at the height of his … Continue Reading

Film Review: Gueros

Tuesday 1st March 2016

https://youtu.be/cm49CH4qtSg

Gueros is in the cinema at Plymouth Arts Centre from 26 Feb – 3 March.

Gueros is, to put it simply, a stylish black-and-white Mexican road movie; the debut … Continue Reading

On Placement: Curating The First Humans Exhibition

Tuesday 23rd February 2016

Placement student Rose Hellyar worked at Plymouth Arts Centre on the curation of The First Humans exhibition. This is her account of her time with us.

Curated by Angela Kingston, in … Continue Reading

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.

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I think … Continue Reading

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