Lochans

21 Feb

21st Feb 2019 – Portpatrick – Finding Your Feet

On the eve of retirement a middle class, judgmental snob discovers her husband has been having an affair with her best friend and is forced into exile with her bohemian sister who lives on an impoverished inner-city council estate.

Director: Richard Loncraine
Stars: Joanna Lumley, Timothy Spall, Celia Imrie
Runtime: 1hr 51mins
Released: 2017

23 Feb

23rd Feb 2019 – Sorbie – Murder on the Orient Express

When a murder occurs on the train on which he’s travelling, celebrated detective Hercule Poirot is recruited to solve the case.

Director: Kenneth Branagh
Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe
Runtime: 1 hr 54 mins
Released: 2017

24 Feb

24th Feb 2019 – Twynholm – Victoria and Abdul

An Indian clerk named Abdul Karim (Ali Fazal) travels to London to present Queen Victoria (Judi Dench) with a ceremonial coin for her Golden Jubilee. The pair form an unexpected bond upon meeting, but the lifelong friendship that develops is threatened by the disapproval of Victoria’s inner circle. As the Queen contemplates what her life of service has meant and the restrictions it has placed on her, Abdul brings her joy as he indulges her fascination with the country she rules over from half a world away.

Directed by Stephen Frears.
Stars: Judi Dench, Ali Fazal, Tim Pigott-Smith
Released: 2017
Runtime: 1hr 51mins

27 Feb

27th Feb 2019 – Dalry – The Mercy

Based on the true story of Donald Crowhurst and his attempt to win the first non-stop single-handed round-the-world yacht race in 1968. The story of Crowhurst’s dangerous solo voyage and the struggles he confronted on the epic journey while his wife Claire and children waited for his return at home is one of the most enduring mysteries of recent times.

Director: James Marsh
Stars: Rachel Weisz, Colin Firth, David Thewlis
Runtime: 1 hr 52 mins
Released: 2018