Opening Times
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 5-8.30pm
Wednesday: 1-8.30pm
Saturday: 1-8pm
Sunday, Monday: closed
Plymouth Arts Cinema
Arts University Plymouth
Tavistock Place
Plymouth
PL4 8AT
Independent Cinema for Everyone
Film Review: The Tragedy of Macbeth – “the casting is superb”
Tuesday 22nd February 2022
By Helen Tope
The story itself is familiar enough. A Scottish lord, Macbeth, yearns for power. On being told by three witches that he will soon be King, the lust for power converts to violent, bloody action. Eliminating rivals, real and imagined, Macbeth’s grip on the crown begins to … Continue Reading
Film Review: Boiling Point – “Carefully crafted, and building tension that sears to the touch”
Tuesday 1st February 2022
Reviewed by Helen Tope
Filmed in one continuous shot, Boiling Point captures the hectic buzz of restaurant life. We follow head chef Andy Jones, as he makes his way to work. He fields phone calls: deciphering his half of the conversation, he is newly separated, … Continue Reading
Film Review: The Electrical Life of Louis Wain – “A lively and electrifying biopic”
Tuesday 25th January 2022
Reviewed by Nigel Watson
Before the First World War, Louis was famous for his detailed and whimsical illustrations of cats but through a series of personal tragedies, bad financial decisions, ill health and plain bad luck he faded into obscurity.
Played by Benedict Cumberbatch, Louis is shown as … Continue Reading
Film Review: The Lost Daughter – “a film not just about character, but atmosphere”
Tuesday 11th January 2022
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
Film Review: West Side Story – “a glorious watch”
Tuesday 11th January 2022
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
Film Review: Bad Luck Banging – “an unforgettable experience”
Tuesday 11th January 2022
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
Goodbye 2021
Wednesday 22nd December 2021
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
Film Review: Last Night In Soho “A twisting and terrifying journey through the streets of London”
Wednesday 15th December 2021
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