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
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 … 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 … 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 … Continue Reading
January February 2022 Film Programme
Tuesday 14th December 2021
January and February is always an exciting time for cinema as we see lots of hotly tipped new releases in the run-up to awards … Continue Reading
Film Review: Spencer “digs into Diana’s nightmare of constant scrutiny”
Tuesday 7th December 2021
by Helen Tope
Spencer is screening at Plymouth Arts Cinema from 3-9 December, with a Bringing in Baby Screening on 8 December.
Focusing on three days over Christmas 1991, Spencer … Continue Reading
The Box Shorts: Winter Edition
Monday 29th November 2021
From giant christmas puddings to the bright lights of a village fete, Compass Presents have chosen a selection of the most weird and wonderful archive films from the South West … Continue Reading