Brooklyn tells the profoundly moving story of Eilis Lacey (Saoirse Ronan), a young Irish immigrant navigating her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Lured by the promise of America, Eilis departs Ireland and the comfort of her mother's home for the shores of New York City. The initial shackles of homesickness quickly diminish as a fresh romance … Continue reading Orchard Film Club: Brooklyn →

Early 18th century. England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah Churchill (Rachel Weisz) governs the country in her stead while tending to Anne's ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant … Continue reading Orchard Film Club: The Favourite →

After nearly forty years of marriage, Joan and Joe Castleman (Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce) are complements. Where Joe is casual, Joan is elegant. Where Joe is vain, Joan is self-effacing. And where Joe enjoys his very public role as Great American Novelist, Joan pours her considerable intellect, grace, charm, and diplomacy into the private … Continue reading Orchard Film Club – The Wife →

A fast-living, cynical London music executive (Danny Mays) heads to a remote Cornish village on a stag weekend where he's pranked by his boss (Noel Clarke) into trying to sign a group of shanty singing fishermen (led by James Purefoy). He becomes the ultimate 'fish out of water' as he struggles to gain the respect … Continue reading Orchard Film Club – Fisherman’s Friends →

Set in 1962 America and winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture, Green Book is inspired by the heart-warming story of working-class Italian-American bouncer Tony Lip (Viggo Mortensen) who accepts a job as chauffeur for world-class black pianist Dr Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali).  The mismatched pair embark on a two month concert tour in … Continue reading Orchard Film Club – Green Book →

Growing up in the early 1800s, P.T. Barnum displays a natural talent for publicity and promotion, selling lottery tickets by age 12. After trying his hands at various jobs, P.T. turns to show business to indulge his limitless imagination, rising from nothing to create the Barnum & Bailey circus.  Featuring catchy musical numbers, exotic performers … Continue reading Orchard Film Club – The Greatest Showman →

Joan Stanley is a widow living out a quiet retirement in the suburbs when, shockingly, the British Secret Service places her under arrest. The charge: providing classified scientific information, including details on the building of the atomic bomb, to the Soviet government for decades. As the interrogation gets underway, Joan relives the dramatic events that … Continue reading Orchard Film Club – Red Joan →

The world's greatest comedy team face an uncertain future as their golden era of Hollywood films remain long behind them. Diminished by age, they set out to reconnect with their fans by touring Britain in 1953.  The shows are instant hit, but Stan and Ollie can't quite shake the past as long-buried tension and Hardy's … Continue reading Orchard Film Club – Stan and Ollie →

The incredible untold story of Katherine G. Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)  - brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit.  Together, they crossed all gender and race … Continue reading Orchard Film Club – Hidden Figures →

Thirty years after starring in "The Wizard of Oz," beloved actress and singer Judy Garland (Renée Zellweger) arrives in London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the Town nightclub.  While there, she reminisces with friends and fans and begins a whirlwind romance with musician Mickey Deans (Finn Wittrock), her soon-to-be fifth husband. Trailer: … Continue reading Orchard Film Club – Judy – Friday 10th September →