Whats On
| Published date | 13 August 2021 |
| Publication title | Stirling Observer |
THE COURIER (12A):True-life spy thriller about unassuming businessman GrevilleWynne (Benedict Cumberbatch). At the behest of the UK's MI6 and a CIA operative (Rachel Brosnahan), he forms a covert, dangerous partnership with Soviet officer Oleg Penkovsky (Merab Ninidze) in an effort to provide crucial intelligence needed to prevent a nuclear confrontation and defuse the Cuban Missile Crisis. 2pm, 4.45pm, 8.15pm.
ESCHER - JOURNEY INTO INFINITY (PG): An exploration of the Dutch artist's life and world-wide influence on modern art and popular culture today. 5.30pm.
LIMBO (12A): A wry and poignant observation of the refugee experience, set on a fictional remote Scottish island, following a group of new arrivals as they await the results of their asylum claims. Among them is Omar (Amir El-Masry), a young Syrian musician struggling with the guilt, regret and grief that comes with leaving his former life behind. 7.45pm.
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FREE GUY (12A): When bank worker Guy realises he's simply a background character in a violent video game, his world is turned upside down. But with an egotistical developer threatening to switch off the game for good, he might be the hero the game needs. Jodie Comer, Ryan Reynolds, Taika Waititi and Joe Keery star. 11.15am, 1.25pm, 4.35pm, 7.30pm.
THE SUICIDE SQUAD (15): Harley Quinn joins Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a literal talking shark for a mission that will most likely result in mass death. Margot Robbie, Idris Elba and John Cena star. 8.30pm, 10.20pm.
JUNGLE CRUISE (12A): Dr. Lily Houghton enlists the aid of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff to take her down the Amazon in his ramshackle boat.Together, they search for an ancient tree that holds the power to heal -- a discovery that will change the future of medicine. Stars Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson. 2.05pm, 4.05pm, 6.40pm, 7.55pm.
PAW PATROL THE LOVIE (U): When their biggest rival, Humdinger, becomes Mayor of nearby Adventure City and starts wreaking havoc, Ryder and everyone's favorite heroic pups kick into high gear to face the challenge head on. 10am, 12.30pm, 2.20pm, 4.20pm.
THE CROODS 2 - A NEW AGE (U): See above for details. 11am, 12.15pm, 2.55pm, 6.10pm.
DON'T BREATHE 2 (18):The sequel is set in the years following the initial deadly home invasion, where Norman Nordstrom (Stephen Lang) lives in quiet solace until his past sins catch up to him. 4.50pm, 6.55pm, 8pm, 10.05pm.
SPACE JAM - A NEW LEGACY (U): When LeBron James and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I.,
LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny and the whole gang of notoriously undisciplined LooneyTunes in a game. 11.35am, 1.40pm, 3.10pm, 4.55pm, 7.15pm.
THE COURIER (12A): See Fri for details.5.15pm, 7.45pm.
SPIRIT UNTAMED (U): See above for details. 10.35am, 12.45pm, 2.35pm.
BLACK WIDOW (12A): The Avenger confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Stars Scarlett Johansson. 5.05pm.
PETER RABBIT 2:THE RUNAWAY (U): Peter is tired of his reputation for mischief and runs away from the countryside. 11.50am.
THE FOREVER PURGE (15):There are no more rules as a sect of lawless marauders decides that the annual Purge does not end at daybreak and instead should go on and on inThe Forever Purge. Starring Ana de la Reguera and Josh Lucas. 9.20pm.
OLD (15): Chilling, mysterious new thriller about a family on a tropical holiday who discover that the secluded beach where they are relaxing for a few hours is somehow causing them to age rapidly. Starring Gael García Bernal, Rufus Sewell and Vicky Krieps. 10.40pm (over 18s only).
THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE & ZOG ANDTHE FLYING DOCTORS (U): Animated films based on books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Schiffer. 11.55am.
BING'S ANIMAL STORIES (U): Meet Bing's animal friends as you help Pico do her special animal sticker book...
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