Independent Cinema for Everyone

by Helen Tope

A dark, unsettling film, The Lost Daughter looks at the complicated, ambiguous relationship between mothers and daughters. Centered on the female experience, actor Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Kindergarten Teacher, Secretary) is director and screen-writer, leading an impressive cast featuring Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson and Jessie Buckley.

The Lost Daughter introduces … Continue Reading

by Jemima Laing

My Dad and I have many shared enthusiasms, politics (perennial), Wordle (current) and, above all things, musicals. In my endlessly rewritten Desert Island Discs list (should fame unexpectedly arrive) is one constant – Maria – because it reminds me of my dad and his favourite musical of all … Continue Reading

by Helen Tope

Highly charged and confrontational, Bad Luck Banging promises you an unforgettable experience. Directed and written by Romanian film-maker Radu Jude, the film starts with an explicit scene of a couple having sex. 

It transpires that the woman being filmed is Emilia, … Continue Reading

by Anna Navas

Well, we are at that time of year when we usually look back on a packed year of screenings, contemplate the highs and the lows and look ahead to a new year and a new programme. 2021 isn’t really that different in those respects, even though it feels … Continue Reading

By Nigel Watson

Last Night In Soho is screening at Plymouth Arts Cinema from 10 – 16 December.

Ellie lives with her Granny in Cornwall, and through her inspiration she is fascinated by the music and fashion of the 1960s. On her headset she constantly listens to the hits of … Continue Reading

January and February is always an exciting time for cinema as we see lots of hotly tipped new releases in the run-up to awards season. Visit the What’s On Page for more info about each film.

Dates for your diary
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by Helen Tope

Spencer is screening at Plymouth Arts Cinema from 3-9 December, with a Bringing in Baby Screening on 8 December.

Focusing on three days over Christmas 1991, Spencer is a unique take on the Princess Diana story.

Directed by Pablo Larrain, Spencer leans into the claustrophobia of living inside … Continue Reading

From giant christmas puddings to the bright lights of a village fete, Compass Presents have chosen a selection of the most weird and wonderful archive films from the South West to celebrate the festive season.  

This project is presented in partnership with The Box, Plymouth and Tate St Ives and is … Continue Reading