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In Pictures: Clare Thornton, Materials of Resistance

Tuesday 19th December 2017

This exhibition of Clare Thornton’s work explores her longstanding interest in folding and falling and its new means of expression through ceramics and print.
She has produced a sculptural … Continue Reading

Clare Thornton ‘Materials of Resistance’ Private View

Tuesday 12th December 2017

Images from the opening night of Clare Thornton’s Materials of Resistance at Plymouth Arts Centre. The exhibition runs from Friday 1 December 2017 – Saturday 20 … Continue Reading

Film Review: The Florida Project “…it marries wonder and joy with heartbreak so skilfully that you easily forgive it its flaws”

Tuesday 12th December 2017

Contributor Monika Maurer reviews The Florida Project from director Sean Baker. Showing in the PAC cinema from 15 – 20 December. Tickets available to book via our website … 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, … Continue Reading

Call Me By Your Name Review: ‘Film is a mirror of reality and it is a filter’

Wednesday 6th December 2017

Review of Call Me By Your Name, by Keiran Rae. In the cinema from 1 – 6 December. 

‘Film is a mirror of reality and it is a … Continue Reading

Three Gloria Grahame films… and a thank you to our volunteers

Tuesday 5th December 2017

December 5th is International Volunteer Day, which gives us the opportunity to say a huge thank you to all volunteers, past and present, who freely give their time … Continue Reading

Review of Daphne: “a film of real subtlety and sophistication”

Tuesday 28th November 2017

Aged 31, Londoner Daphne is single, living alone and working in a restaurant. Placated by alcohol and casual drug-taking, she is skimming through life.  Daphne may exude a cooler-than-thou attitude, … Continue Reading

Review: The Death of Stalin

Wednesday 22nd November 2017

Known for his scabrous lampooning of grasping policitos and laying bare the absurdity of power in shows such as The Thick of It and … Continue Reading

Review: Loving Vincent ‘is not a re-construction, it is an impression’

Tuesday 21st November 2017

Loving Vincent is showing in our cinema until 1 December, but due to its popularity, it is likely that we will programme extra screenings in the new year. Check the … Continue Reading

Review: Blade Runner 2049 – ‘outstanding, high-concept, blockbuster sci-fi’

Tuesday 14th November 2017

Blade Runner 2049 is showing until 16 November. Review by Nigel Watson

[Warning – mild spoilers]
The world of 2049 is an extraordinary place. It’s like an alien planet … Continue Reading

In Pictures: Ciara Phillips: Systems for Saying It

Wednesday 8th November 2017

This exhibition is part of We The People Are The Work, a major visual arts project in Plymouth that will explore ideas of power, protest and the … Continue Reading

Borg vs McEnroe: ‘a film that everyone can engage with.’

Tuesday 7th November 2017

No matter your age or knowledge of tennis Borg vs McEnroe is a film that everyone can engage with. It is a portrayal of the grit and determination required of … Continue Reading

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