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.
https://youtu.be/lfccDapMA14
I think … Continue Reading