Opening Times
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 5-8.30pm
Wednesday: 1-8.30pm
Saturday: 1-8pm
Closed Monday and Sunday
The Cinema and Box Office will be closed for Christmas and the New Year from 22/12/23 to 2/1/24 and will reopen at 5pm on 2/1/24.
Plymouth Arts Cinema
Arts University Plymouth
Tavistock Place
Plymouth
PL4 8AT
Independent Cinema for Everyone
Film Review: Eric Ravilious – Drawn To War
Wednesday 12th October 2022
In the year that marks the 80th anniversary of his death, the documentary Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War examines the life and legacy of the artist.
Painter, engraver and designer: Eric Ravilious has, until recently, been English Art’s best kept secret. His work has undergone a reappraisal over the … Continue Reading
Film Review: Official Competition – “it has so many laugh-out-loud moments”.
Wednesday 28th September 2022
At the start of this hilarious Spanish film an aging billionaire’s thoughts turn, as aging billionaire’s thoughts are (probably) wont to do, to his legacy.
After dismissing several ways to memorialise himself he plumps for backing a film. But it has to be the very best film and he soon snaps … Continue Reading
Film review: Blade Runner – “a tale of AI and the question of sentience”
Tuesday 30th August 2022
Blade Runner is undeniably one of the great science fiction cult classics. Directed by Ridley Scott and
released in 1982, the film follows Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard, our dystopian future cop.
The film finds its conception as an adaptation of Philip Dick’s 1968 novel Do Androids Dream of Electric
Sheep? and is … Continue Reading
In Pictures: Open Air Cinema 2022
Tuesday 16th August 2022
Stunning sunsets and time enjoyed with friends at Open Air Cinema 2022 at Tinside Lido. Here are some pictures taken by photographers Amber Thorpe (@amberfilms_), Brett Lockwood (@brettlphotography) and the PAC team.
View 2022’s Open Air Cinema Event Listings
We are grateful for … Continue Reading
Film Review: All My Friends Hate Me – “a well-paced psychological thriller with touches of dark comedy”
Tuesday 26th July 2022
An invitation to a big country home, from your old university friends to celebrate your birthday, sounds wonderful. What could go wrong? From the beginning when Pete (Tom Stourton) is driving to his party things start going askew. Getting lost and having to ask for directions from a terse-lipped … Continue Reading
Film Review: The Good Boss – “self delusion and the imbalance of power in a capitalist society.”
Tuesday 26th July 2022
Towering above his workers on the factory floor, Julio Blanco (Javier Bardem), on the platform of a cherry picker, tells them how much he regards his company as one big happy family that looks after its loyal staff.
Reviewed by Nigel Watson
Blanco is convincing as the benevolent, fatherly … Continue Reading
Film Review: Pleasure – ethical adult entertainment and workplace dramas.
Tuesday 12th July 2022
Pleasure is an honest look at the adult film industry through the eyes of ambitious newcomer Bella Cherry.
The film is beautifully shot, full of beautiful people and rich, saturated colours. It also does the characters the rare courtesy of giving them agency and not treating anyone … Continue Reading
Film Review: The Quiet Girl – “crafted with so much love and care it’s almost palpable.”
Tuesday 12th July 2022
There’s an old phrase from the 12th century that states “Blood is thicker than water”, effectively stating that the relationship between a mother and child is stronger than those who they are not directly related to. Over time, this phrase has gone under scrutiny … Continue Reading