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Celebration of Sundance Film Festival: London | Announcement

Celebration of Sundance Film Festival: London | Announcement

We are excited to announce that while you couldn't go to Sundance, we have collaborated once again with the Sundance Institute to bring Sundance to you, digitally.

Samantha Buttigieg 10 Jul 20
Proxima and Babyteeth coming to cinemas this summer | News

Proxima and Babyteeth coming to cinemas this summer | News

As we get ready to open the doors of our beloved cinemas, we wanted to take a moment to look at the upcoming films from our distribution arm, Picturehouse Entertainment.

Samantha Buttigieg 22 Jul 20
Eva Green | The Big Interview

Eva Green | The Big Interview

The French actress heads into space for Proxima. In this exclusive interview, she talks astronaut training and her fear of heights…

Picturehouse Recommends 17 Jul 20
Alice Winocour | Introducing

Alice Winocour | Introducing

Introducing the French writer/director behind Proxima, a drama about a French astronaut (Eva Green) reconciling her upcoming space mission with the impending separation from her daughter.

Picturehouse Recommends 17 Jul 20
Proxima | Film Spotlight

Proxima | Film Spotlight

Film critic James Mottram calls Proxima hugely watchable. This drama of the heart takes place on a grand canvas and shot in actual training facilities, adding to the stunning, rocket-fuelled realism.

Picturehouse Recommends 17 Jul 20
Mulan | Film Spotlight

Mulan | Film Spotlight

Film critic Larushka Ivan-Zadeh talks about upcoming Mulan, an epic tale for all audiences, Mulan 2020 stands up as a fantastic action film, whatever way you cut it.

Picturehouse Recommends 17 Jul 20
Blindspotting | Recommended Film Of The Week

Blindspotting | Recommended Film Of The Week

What makes Blindspotting essential viewing is the way it overthrows the classic cinematic trope that shows friendship as a solution to racism.

Elena Lazic 01 Jul 20
Disorder | Recommended Film Of The Week

Disorder | Recommended Film Of The Week

Winocour finds a perfect and productive balance between moments of tenderness and those of explosive violence.

Elena Lazic 24 Jun 20
Brie, Bacon and Caramelised Onion Chutney Toastie, with skinny fries | Recipe

Brie, Bacon and Caramelised Onion Chutney Toastie, with skinny fries | Recipe

At Picturehouse, our team are driving on with our new menu development, working with fresh ingredients to deliver delicious and exciting new dishes.

Jake Kwan 22 Jun 20
Picturehouse Central Turns 5 | Cinema

Picturehouse Central Turns 5 | Cinema

The cinema is now so buzzy and full of life. I still get a thrill every time I walk in. That feeling has not changed since we opened five years ago today.

Clare Binns 17 Jun 20
Love & Mercy | Recommended Film Of The Week

Love & Mercy | Recommended Film Of The Week

Bill Pohlad's 2015 feature Love & Mercy is ostensibly a biopic of Beach Boys co-founder and leader Brian Wilson.

Paul Ridd 17 Jun 20
Fruitvale Station | Recommended Film Of The Week

Fruitvale Station | Recommended Film Of The Week

Paul Ridd takes a closer look at Ryan Coogler’s powerful debut feature, Fruitvale Station.

Paul Ridd 11 Jun 20
Shola Amoo, What Are You Watching? | Interview

Shola Amoo, What Are You Watching? | Interview

We spoke to The Last Tree director Shola Amoo.

Sam Clements 03 Jun 20
Unforgiven | Recommended Film Of The Week

Unforgiven | Recommended Film Of The Week

As Clint Eastwood turns 90 years old, Paul Ridd looks back at the actor turned director’s impressive Hollywood career.

The Picturehouse Team 03 Jun 20
Francis Lee, What Are You Watching? | Interview

Francis Lee, What Are You Watching? | Interview

We spoke to writer/director Francis Lee (God's Own Country).

Sam Clements 27 May 20
Classic RKO Pictures On BBC iPlayer | Recommended Film Of The Week

Classic RKO Pictures On BBC iPlayer | Recommended Film Of The Week

Paul Ridd looks at the wealth of classic films recently added to the BBC streaming service.

The Picturehouse Team 27 May 20
Nadine Labaki, What Are You Watching? | Interview

Nadine Labaki, What Are You Watching? | Interview

We spoke to director Nadine Labaki (Capernaum, Caramel).

Sam Clements 20 May 20
Mother | Recommended Film Of The Week

Mother | Recommended Film Of The Week

This week's home screening recommendation is Bong Joon-ho's fourth feature film Mother from 2009, an intricately formed and superbly acted Korean thriller.

The Picturehouse Team 20 May 20
Sweet and sticky pork belly with rice, tender stem broccoli and crispy “seaweed” kale | Recipe

Sweet and sticky pork belly with rice, tender stem broccoli and crispy “seaweed” kale | Recipe

Join us again for our dish of the month at home, giving us feedback and suggestions for future dishes.

Jake Kwan 18 May 20
Cannes Watch At Home | Movie Season

Cannes Watch At Home | Movie Season

With this year's Cannes Film Festival cancelled, Clare Binns, Picturehouse Joint Managing Director, took the opportunity to look back over the last ten years of the festival, picking out twelve of the very best films that have premiered there.

The Picturehouse Team 12 May 20
Mirrah Foulkes, What Are You Watching? | Interview

Mirrah Foulkes, What Are You Watching? | Interview

We spoke to Mirrah Foulkes, director of Judy & Punch.

Sam Clements 06 May 20
The Lunchbox | Recommended Film Of The Week

The Lunchbox | Recommended Film Of The Week

Irrfan Khan will be best remembered for bridging the worlds of Hollywood and Bollywood in a series of blockbusters and acclaimed independent films.

The Picturehouse Team 06 May 20
Jim Hosking, What Are You Watching? | Interview

Jim Hosking, What Are You Watching? | Interview

We spoke to writer / director Jim Hosking (The Greasy Strangler, An Evening With Beverly Luff Linn).

Sam Clements 29 Apr 20
Booksmart | Recommended Film Of The Week

Booksmart | Recommended Film Of The Week

This time last year Booksmart hit UK cinemas. The film was a smash for Picturehouse, playing at our flagship venue — Picturehouse Central — for a whopping twelve weeks straight!

The Picturehouse Team 29 Apr 20
Introducing The Picturehouse Refuge Membership

Introducing The Picturehouse Refuge Membership

During this unprecedented time, we are pleased to be able to continue to support Refuge in launching a new Refuge Picturehouse Membership.

Sam Clements 25 Apr 20
Emma Jane Unsworth, What Are You Watching? | Interview

Emma Jane Unsworth, What Are You Watching? | Interview

We spoke to award-winning screenwriter Emma Jane Unsworth.

Sam Clements 22 Apr 20
Happy 5th Birthday East Dulwich Picturehouse | Cinema

Happy 5th Birthday East Dulwich Picturehouse | Cinema

A brief message from Matthew Cutler, General Manager of East Dulwich Picturehouse & Cafe.

Matthew Cutler 22 Apr 20
On The Waterfront | Recommended Film Of The Week

On The Waterfront | Recommended Film Of The Week

It has become one of the most widely celebrated in Brando's acting career and one that is arguably more subtle and sensitive than his memorable "I could have been a contender" monologue.

The Picturehouse Team 22 Apr 20
Lightly Battered King Prawns | Recipe

Lightly Battered King Prawns | Recipe

Our Food and Beverage team are working (and tasting!) tirelessly to deliver a new mouth-watering menu. Join us in our endeavour and try our dish of the month at home, giving us feedback and suggestions for future dishes.

Jake Kwan 20 Apr 20
Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace

Film critic Anna Smith takes a thrilling music ride with "one of the finest music documentaries ever". This astonishing documentary – a lost film finally unearthed and restored – captures the moment the Queen of Soul revisited her roots.

Picturehouse Recommends 26 Apr 19