I’ve had a rough month or so at the cinema. Venom, The Predator, The House with a Clock in its Walls, Mile 22. All have ranked up there as some of the worst films I’ve seen in cinemas – but believe it or not, there was one that really stuck out as especially joyless. Trust […]
Campus Cinema
Proposal steals the show at Campus Cinema
Film-goers at the Campus Cinema were in for a surprise at a 6.30pm screening of Tarzan on 4 October, when a special romantic video was played before the film – shortly followed by a marriage proposal. After the trailers and adverts, the lights went out, leaving a blank screen for a few seconds. Then a short […]
Some of the Best Societies on Campus For Film Buffs
In their own words, a few of Exeter’s societies for film fans explain why you should sign up this year. 007 Society Good evening Exeter, we’ve been expecting you. The 007 Society is the perfect place for James Bond fans of all shapes, sizes, colours, and creeds. Whether you’re a double-oh expert or you just like Daniel […]
The Pen from Penryn: The Importance of Ghostbusters
Exeter’s Streatham campus has a university cinema. When looking, rather enviously, at the listings for this upcoming term, I was pleasantly surprised to find that there was such a good range of options. Although Captain America: Civil War passes dubiously, Finding Dory and The Nice Guys all pass the Bechdel Test, which just about makes […]
A cinema-goers guide to Exeter
If you’re new in town but keen to stay up to date with all the latest cinema, these are the local screens you’ll need to be heading to in Exeter. EXETER PHOENIX The phoenix is described as a ‘multi-artform venue’ and therefore hosts a mix of film, art, music, theatre and comedy. The Phoenix’s film […]