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Film Review: Jules et Jim – “One of the great films of French new wave cinema”

Tuesday 26th April 2022

Reviewed by Nigel Watson

Restored to its former glory this is a vivid reminder of one of the great films of the French ‘new wave’ cinema. Like many of … Continue Reading

Film Review: The Real Charlie Chaplin – “a richly rewarding experience”

Wednesday 6th April 2022

By Helen Tope

Applying a freshly creative approach, documentary The Real Charlie Chaplin examines the life and career of film legend, Charlie Chaplin. A true icon of cinema, Chaplin’s image is … Continue Reading

Vital support given to Plymouth Arts Cinema survive beyond pandemic and protect jobs

Wednesday 6th April 2022

Plymouth Arts Cinema has received an emergency grant of £45,054.00 from the Culture Recovery Fund.
£35 million from final round of Culture Recovery Fund has gone to 340 organisations … Continue Reading

The Playlist Date – Ali & Ava and Manon & Mason

Friday 25th March 2022

Watching the film Ali & Ava reminded us of our first date which just so happens to be exactly 5 years ago today, the day Plymouth Arts Cinema starts … Continue Reading

Film Review: Ali & Ava – “Music is the heartbeat of the film”

Thursday 10th March 2022

A sweetly ambiguous love story, British film Ali & Ava is already making an impact. Nominated for two BAFTAs, Ali & Ava not only showcases home-grown talent, it gives a … Continue Reading

Film Review: The Souvenir II – “beautifully made… but I just didn’t get it”

Wednesday 2nd March 2022

We have honest conversations about films and our programme is designed to challenge as well as entertain! Our reviewer wasn’t impressed by this one – do you agree, or would … Continue Reading

Film Review: The Duke -“the true story of a web of lies”

Wednesday 2nd March 2022

A life affirming story of the theft of Goya’s The Duke painting from the National Gallery in 1961 that reveals Kempton Bunton’s well-intentioned web of lies, secrets and fantasy.

Reviewed by … Continue Reading

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 … 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 … 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 … 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, … 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 … Continue Reading

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