How it came about

Pilton Cinema brought to reality the idea of Pip Cartmell for a Community Cinema in the heart of Pilton. It has now re-opened in the newly refurbished Skittle Alley of the Green Man Bar & Bistro (formerly the Chichester Arms). Unfortunately, numbers are limited to 50 and booking is not possible, so first come, first served.

Pilton Cinema is fully licensed by Filmbank Media to screen films which has now risen to £106/film.

It is normally a 'last Friday of the month' event with films of many different genres including comedy, drama, silent, thriller, musical, foreign language and more.

The skittle alley can seat a maximum of 50 people - first come, first served - who will be able to watch a cinema quality projection on comfortable chairs. And the bar of the Green Man is just a few paces away if you feel thirsty.

Feedback

Please feedback your ideas on the new arrangement and venue and tell us what you would like to see by going to our Feedback form. Contact us through the Contact page if you would like us to send you an email reminder.

And if you would like to find out more about films and the film industry follow this link to the icons of a number of organisations on the Links Page of the website.

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Welcome to Pilton Cinema

The Wars of the Roses 2025-style

Friday 27th February 2026 at 19.45

The Roses

105 min, Cert. 15, 2025

£5 (limited to 50)

Soft seats. Sorry booking not possible

Summary

The Roses follows seemingly perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch), whose idyllic life unravels as careers shift. Theo's nosedives while Ivy's flourishes, igniting hidden resentments, fierce competition, and a vicious divorce battle over their dream home, culminating in a darkly comedic, tragicomic fight reminiscent of The Wars of the Roses but with a twist.

Critics Consensus

The Roses' blend of broad comedy and dark satire makes for an uneasy marriage, although watching Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch trade barbs is a treat onto itself.

Reviews

Cumberbatch and Colman’s acerbic marital war in The Roses is both affecting and hilarious and, while the film occasionally strains credulity, their performances elevate the adapted material to notable new heights.

Friday 27th March 2026 at 19.45

I Swear

120 min, Cert. 15, 2025

£5 (limited to 50)

Soft seats. Sorry booking not possible

Help the Team?

The Cinema evening is run by a very small group led by Pip Cartmell. If you would like to volunteer and get involved in the event, when we finally come back, by designing and putting up the posters, selling tickets, choosing the films, ushering, or being projectionist, do contact us by text on 07840 996643 or through our Facebook page 'Pilton Cinema'.