formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
GUESTS have been ‘excited’ to return to a local independent cinema dubbed among the best in the country – as its manager remarked that ‘it’s nice to have that buzz back’.The Plaza, based on Trinity Street, Dorchester, is a 1930s … Continued
It’s hard to believe but at one time Weymouth and Portland had four cinemas. These days the area has just one multiplex – Cineworld in Weymouth town centre, which currently closed due to the national lockdown. But turn back the … Continued
HOLLYWOOD actress Kate Winslet said playing palaeontologist Mary Anning had been one of the most ‘joyful experiences’ of her career – and described secluding herself in an isolated Dorset home to get her head into the role. The Oscar-winning actress … Continued
CINEMAGOERS dressed up as their favourite characters from the big screen to celebrate 20 years of their local cinema. Weymouth Cineworld held a party on Saturday, December 21 to mark its 20th birthday. Visitors were taken back in time to … Continued
THE father of a ‘beautiful soul’ who died just 10 months after being diagnosed with cancer says he has been overwhelmed by the number of lives his son touched. Peter Turner paid an emotional tribute to his son Bill who … Continued
A YOUNG apprentice at a Dorchester cinema has been praised for her development since being appointed.Chloe Pitney, aged 21, joined ODEON Dorchester as an apprentice through training provider, Lifetime Training, in 2012. Source: RISING STAR: Chloe climbs the ladder at … Continued