An animal welfare campaigner investigates the abuse of dogs and meets like-minded people seeking changes in the law to legislate against this ill-treatment. We selected this special films for the dog-lovers and world dogs day (26th Aug) CALL FOR FANS OF…WILDING, BLACKFISH, BANK JOB, COWSPIRACY, WILD LIFE, I COULD NEVER GO VEGAN, MY OCTOPUS TEACHER, THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM, THE CHAMPIONS, PET FOOLED, EARTHLINGS

Classic film session: Classis film matinees for seniors and public. The tickets available from our website as well as in person at the cinema , group bookings welcome .This is part of a longer season of classic hollywood films with screenings every week wednesday at 2pm - ( if there is no date indicated, it means we have private booking)

Flourishing Communities with "Reel Memories" Free Film Screenings Portsmouth Film Society is delighted to announce receiving generous support from the National Lottery to provide free film screenings for seniors, including individuals living with dementia, those with learning disabilities, and their families. Just reserve your spot.

A man returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. When he is humiliated by a group of locals, the man is drawn into a conflict that keeps rising and pushes him to his breaking point.

Find out the films at the screening...if you dare!

This is a double bill screening for two horro films back to back.

"Emilia Pérez" is a 2024 musical crime film directed by Jacques Audiard. It follows a Mexican cartel leader who transitions into a woman named Emilia Pérez

.Rita, an underrated lawyer working for a large law firm more interested in getting criminals out of jail than bringing them to justice, is hired by the leader of a criminal organization.It is an amazing productioncombined with briliant acting.

When the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, everyman Nate turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength in his fight to get her back. Novocaine is a testament to how far we’ll go for love. More importantly, it's a painless tribute to how much we covet genuine connection. This film is funny, brutal, gruesome, somewhat cute, and quite informative.

Enjoy unique international cinematic and culinary experiences every month. We welcome you to enjoy our new monthly international film and food nights. We've curated a season of great films from diverse countries, combined with an authentic street food dish prepared by native chefs. For £20 you can have a memorable evening, while supporting the community cinema and some great new startup food entrepreneurs in the city. Put it in your diary... The first Thursday of every month. Come join us, let our films and chefs give you a little flavour of their home. Doors open at 6PM for food and drink at the licensed bar, with the film starting at 7PM

3rd July Chinese Night

7th August Arabic Night

4th September Indonesian Night

2nd October Iranian Night

6th November Turkish Night

4th December French Night

A government scheme sees newly widowed Santosh inherit her husband’s job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India. When a low-caste girl is found raped and murdered, she is pulled into the investigation under the wing of charismatic feminist inspector Sharma.

Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine, he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.

A couple lose their home and later discover the husband has been diagnosed with a terminal illness as they embark on a year long coastal trek.

A British story of dissent, drawn from the frontlines of climate resistance. Through the experiences of those who stood in defiance, it traces the quiet unraveling of our protest rights. The film challenges audiences to question what makes dissent effective and where the line of acceptability is.

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Arthur Conan Doyle's movie The Lost World!

As part of HOLMES FEST 2025, Southsea Arts Cinema and Matt Wingett invite you to Conan Doyle's magnificent movie. The free screening will have an introductory talk by Matt Wingett dressed as Professor Challenger, who will highlight the film's production history and its later influences.

Holmes Fest Wrap Party - The Hound of the Baskervilles

Come to The Southsea Arts Cinema to celebrate the final night of HOLMES FEST 2025 for drinks, chats and fun.

Features:

a prize for the Best Dressed Victorian

a drink with your ticket

chance to chat with Holmes Fest organiser Matt

free movie screening, nibbles and snacks

A fun night to wrap up HOLMES FEST 2025.

Come in, first have a mingle, chat and drink, then settle down for a brief talk on The Hound of the Baskervilles by Matt Wingett.

Matt will also offer a prize for best-dressed Victorian - so if you want to come in costume, you are in with a chance!

Then settle down for the inimitable Basil Rathbone in this classic Sherlock Holmes move from 1939.

On his uncle's death Sir Henry Baskerville returns from Canada to take charge of his ancestral hall on the desolate moors of Devonshire. Here, he finds Sherlock Holmes investigating the local belief that his uncle was killed by a monster hound that has roamed the moors since 1650...

...Will it strike again at Sir Henry?

After the movie, there's more time to mingle and chat, meet other Sherlock and Doyle fans, or just have a pleasant time with a few drinks, and the presentation of a prize for The Best Dressed Victorian on the night before Matt officially closes HOLMES FEST 2025

Sink your teeth into a cult classic this autumn as we bring The Lost Boys to the big outdoor screen. Expect vampires, 80s vibes, and the perfect pairing of beer and bloodsuckers 🦇.

🎟️ £10 cash at the gate | Strictly 18+ (brewery rules, vampire rules)

🪑 Bring your own chair or blanket – some seating available.

🍺 Bar fully stocked for thirsty vampire hunters.

Don’t miss this night of undead fun under the stars !A mother and her two teenage sons move to a seemingly nice and quiet small coastal California town yet soon find out that it's overrun by bike gangs and vampires. A couple of teenage friends take it upon themselves to hunt down the vampires that they suspect of a few mysterious murders and restore peace and calm to their town.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (

50TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING⭐

Sing along to the legendary offbeat horror musical THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. Throw your inhibitions out the window and shiver with antici…pation for an unforgettable party. It’s just a jump to the left – and then a step to the riiiight! In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O’Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.”

Ticket also includes a dress-up party alongside the film screening! Audience paricipation is onligation and we provide the materials.