PREMIERE: Catholic Boys aka Heaven Help Us - Saturday 8th March at 9pm              

A poignant and funny story about Catholic schoolboys in 60s Brooklyn.

Five reasons to see:

1. Any fan of 80s movies will recognise Brat Packers Andrew McCarthy and Kevin Dillon.
2. An authentic tale of life in a Catholic school with plenty of comedy as well as serious, darker moments.
3. The characters could be accused of being stereotypes but the performances lift them far beyond this.
4. There’s a fantastic soundtrack and you could find yourself dusting down some old tunes from your own collection.
5. Brooklyn might not sound like the most glamorous of locations but it provides a fitting setting for this coming-of-age tale.

The Red Shoes - Sunday 9th March at 3pm

Powell and Pressburger’s impressive re-working of Hans Christian Anderson’s fairytale.

Five reasons to watch:

1. Written, produced and directed by hugely influential, significant and visionary filmmakers.
2. Stunning performances from a stand-out cast; Shearer is a ballerina who falls for young composer Goring.
3. Cinematographer Jack Cardiff, used clever tricks to make the dance scenes work sensationally on screen.
4. A beautiful fifteen minute-long ballet scene provided the inspiration for Gene Kelly in An American in Paris.
5. This is possibly the best movie ever made about ballet and it won Oscars for its art direction and score.

Dead Calm - Saturday 22nd March at 9pm

Superb, engaging thriller set on a yacht in the middle of the ocean with a mass-murder on the loose.

Five reasons to see:

1. This is a simple thriller but it is packed with suspense and tension throughout and is well worth a watch.
2. See Nicole Kidman in one of her early film performances where she clearly demonstrates her acting ability.
3. Nicole Kidman along with relatively unknown Neill and Zane worked well together to produce convincing characters.
4. Some beautiful direction from Australian Philip Noyce includes stunning ocean cinematography.
5. The excellent use of the musical score heightens the tension as the action intensifies.

Whistle Down The Wind - Sunday 30th March at 9pm 

A symbolic and charming classic British tale of childhood innocence and mistaken identity.

Five reasons to watch:

1. There are excellent performances from Alan Bates, Hayley Mills and the ensemble of child actors.
2. The film has a good balance of humour despite the religious subject matter.
3. Bryan Forbes’ directorial debut was rewarded with four BAFTA nominations including Best Director and Best Film.
4. The film was a family affair, based on the novel by Mary Hayley Mills, wife of Sir John, and mother of lead star, Hayley.
5. The cinematography, scenery and haunting score add up to an atmospheric viewing experience.