Independent Cinema for Everyone

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Ran is showing at Plymouth Arts Centre from 10 – 12 May 2016

Ran is the last and greatest major work from Japanese director Akira Kurosawa, who had bossed this kind of grand, historical production on the world stage for nearly a half-century before. It was originally released in 1985 … Continue Reading

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Eddie the Eagle is showing at Plymouth Arts Centre cinema from 29 Apr – 05 May 2016. 

Michael ‘Eddie’ Edwards (Taron Egerton) is every parent’s nightmare: he has aspirations far beyond his abilities. As a child he is fascinated by the Olympic Games, and he tries out different sports using any materials … Continue Reading

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Anomalisa is playing in the Plymouth Arts Centre Cinema from 15 – 21 April 

To say Anomalisa is set to be one of the most unique films of the year feels like somewhat of an understatement.

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Film as well as a Golden … Continue Reading

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Hail, Caesar! is in the cinema at Plymouth Arts Centre from 8 – 14 April

Hail, Caesar! is (by my calculation) the seventeenth directorial feature by the laudable Coen brothers. While not one I would put up there with their stellar achievements – only their most earnest über-fan would … Continue Reading

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The Revenant is showing at Plymouth Arts Centre Cinema from 25 – 31 March. 

The Revenant is a relentless piece of filmmaking. Partly based on the true events of famed explorer Hugh Glass and the novel written by Michael Punke, the film tells a familiar tale of revenge in … Continue Reading

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Freeheld is in the cinema at Plymouth Arts Centre from 25 – 31 March.

Before watching Freeheld I hadn’t heard of Laurel Hester and Stacie Andree’s story – but after watching the film I’m so glad I now know of it.

Freeheld is a story about love between two women … Continue Reading

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A Bigger Splash is showing at Plymouth Arts Centre from 18 – 24 March, with a Bringing in Baby screening on the 24th. 

Taking its title from the 1967 David Hockney painting, and directed by Luca Guadagnino, A Bigger Splash is a remake of the 1969 psychological thriller La … Continue Reading

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Spotlight is showing at Plymouth Arts Centre Cinema from 11 – 17 March. 

Two weeks ago, Spotlight was crowned the winner of the Best Picture award at the Oscars. Unlike some of the other nominated films, Spotlight came out with less hype and media attention than the Leonardo DiCaprio circus … Continue Reading