Arthouse Reviews: Cold in July

The opening scenes of Jim Mickle’s Cold in July sets you up for a classic Cape Fear revenge-style thriller. Quiet Texan family man, Richard Dane, played by Michael C Hall, wakes up to find an intruder inside his home and his split-second reaction, as he fumbles with the unfamiliar gun in his hand, changes his […]

Monty Python Competition

Calling all Python fans! The raconteurs over at PictureHouse are running a competition to run alongside Monty Python Live (Mostly) – We thought some of you creative people might be interested in giving it a shot: Were you first in line for LIFE OF BRIAN? Know the Lumberjack Song by heart? Ever paid for an […]

The 50 Coolest Cinemas in the UK

Well, it’s official! The Arthouse is one of the coolest cinemas in the UK – and we couldn’t agree more! Thanks Shortlist!   It’s an absolute pleasure to be featured amongst such great venues. Many being staples of any cinephile’s diet – to be in the same breath warms this little cinemas cotton socks!   […]

ArtHouse Reviews: Fruitvale Station

  On New Years Day 2009 a young, handcuffed black American was shot in the back by a policeman holding him face-down on the platform of Fruitvale station. This is the opening scene of the film, based on the true story of Oscar Grant, played by Michael Bakari Jordan and the reconstruction of his last […]