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Film Review: Happy End “…a film that serves to both unsettle and entrance its spectators”
Wednesday 24th January 2018
Contributor Eve Jones reviews Happy End from director Michael Haneke, showing in the PAC cinema until Thursday 25 January – limited tickets remaining.
Warning: contains narrative spoilers
Michael Haneke delivers a mystifying and bitter depiction of bourgeois nihilism that will make you laugh because you don’t really … Continue Reading
Guest Blog from Eve Jones: “…Nothing compares to total cinematic immersion”
Wednesday 10th January 2018
Guest blogger Eve Jones discusses the pitfalls of rising ticket prices, and the importance of escaping to the cinema.
According to 2017 BFI statistics, the largest cinema-going audience is 15-24 year olds (29%) but this is also the age group with the … Continue Reading
Film of the Year 2017
Wednesday 20th December 2017
As 2017 draws to a close, we caught up with our staff and trusty volunteers to find out what films stood out above all others in our cinema programme this year. If you’re looking for the perfect film to watch during the festive period, take our advice and select one … Continue Reading
Harassment in Hollywood: Eve Jones explores the impact of the recent accusations
Wednesday 6th December 2017
When, on 5th October, The New York Times published its investigation into accusations of sexual assault by media mogul, Harvey Weinstein, the world finally got a real look behind the curtain of an industry we constantly glamourise. Since then, … Continue Reading
Film Review: Manhattan, “Woody Allen’s love letter to the city”
Wednesday 21st June 2017
Regular contributor Nigel Watson reviews Woody Allen’s classic film Manhattan, ahead of it’s screening at Plymouth Arts Centre from Friday 23 – Thursday 29 June. Tickets are available to book now.
Manhattan is best known as Woody Allen’s love letter to the city. The opening sequence shows off … Continue Reading
Film Review: Mad to be Normal, “David Tennant perfectly captures the charisma and frustrations of Laing”
Wednesday 14th June 2017
Nigel Watson reviews Mad To Be Normal, starring David Tennant. Screening until Thursday 15 June, tickets are available on our website.
Robert Mullan’s film focuses on R. D. Laing’s controversial time at Kingsley Hall, a psychiatric community project in the East End of London, which ran from 1965 … Continue Reading
We’re celebrating Volunteers Week!
Wednesday 7th June 2017
Over 21 million people volunteer in the UK at least once a year, and this contributes an estimated £23.9bn to the UK economy. Behind these big numbers is a big contribution, from people who are looking not for self-promotion but in-fact deserve the recognition of this seven day national celebration…. Continue Reading
Plymouth Film Festival Reviewed
Wednesday 7th June 2017
The Fourth annual Plymouth Film Festival was hosted at Plymouth Arts Centre on May 27-28 2017, showcasing a collection of world-class short films and features. With a range of categories such as You Only Live Once, Family Affairs and Random Acts featuring a diverse set of genres, the PFF audience … Continue Reading