Tag: Mother’s Day

There’s a film for all tastes this Mother’s Day weekend at Vue

From sci-fi and romance to classic releases and early previews, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Vue Edinburgh this Mother’s Day weekend – whether you’re planning a family outing, a cinema trip with mum, or simply in search of a great film.  

For fans of romance, an adaptation of the best-selling book Reminders of Him will be playing over the weekend. The story follows Kenna, who after a perfect outing with her boyfriend, makes an unbearable mistake that sends her to prison. Seven years later, Kenna returns to her hometown, hoping to rebuild her life.   

Sci-fi lovers can enjoy a special early preview of Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling as a science teacher who wakes up on a spaceship light-years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there.

As his memory returns, he realises he must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction. 

Audiences can also enjoy a very modern take on the first true sci-fi novel, with The Bride! It follows a lonely Frankenstein who travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr Euphronious to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride is born. 

For music fans, Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley blends restored concert footage from the King of Rock’s legendary 1970s Las Vegas residency with rare, never-before-seen clips and rediscovered audio of Presley recounting his own story. Also screening from Lurhmann is a re-release of The Great Gatsby led by Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio in this adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless tragedy. 

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For younger audiences and family trips, Hoppers follows an animal lover who uses technology to place her consciousness into a robotic beaver, uncovering mysteries within the animal world that are beyond anything they could have imagined. Also perfect for families is Angelica Huston’s unforgettable performance in the 1990 version of The Witches.

Set across dual timelines, psychological thriller Ina Pale View of Hills explores a Japanese widow’s memories spanning post-war Nagasaki in the 1950s and England during 1980s Cold War era, unravelling secrets that intertwine her past and present experiences across borders.  

Bringing some levity to the weekend, How to Make a Killing follows blue-collar Becket Redfellow – disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family – who will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way. 

Finally, for scream queens, the latest instalment in the long-running franchise Scream sees a new Ghostface arrive on the scene.  

General Manager at Vue in Edinburgh, said: “We have a fantastic selection of films for audiences to enjoy this weekend, with something to suit every taste. Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to spend quality time together, and a trip to the cinema is the perfect way to relax, share a story and make the day feel a little more special.” 

For those looking for a last-minute Mother’s Day gift, Vue gift cards are available to purchase online or in cinema, with prices starting from £10 – perfect for treating mum to a future trip to the big screen. To find out more, visit www.myvue.com. 

Full listings

  • Project Hail Mary 
  • The Bride! 
  • EPIC: Elvis Presley In Concert 
  • The Great Gatsby 
  • Hoppers 
  • The Witches (1990) 
  • In a Pale View of Hills 
  • Reminders of Him 
  • How to Make a Killing 
  • Scream 7 

Draw mum, win cake!

Children in Edinburgh are being given the chance to turn their artwork into a real cake masterpiece this Mother’s Day, thanks to a special competition running at any Edinburgh Cake Box store.

The challenge is simple – children can pick up a Mother’s Day competition sheet online or from any Edinburgh Cake Box store, draw a picture of their Mum in the space provided and return it to the store by tomorrow – 12 March 2026.

The winning child will see their drawing professionally printed onto a real Mother’s Day Party Platter Cake – transforming their artwork into a delicious centrepiece to be enjoyed at a family celebration.

As well as seeing their design brought to life, the winner will also receive a Mother’s Day party bundle to take home and enjoy with their family.

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How to enter:

  • Collect a design sheet in-store at any Edinburgh or download from online here.
  • Draw a picture of your Mum in the space provided – the more heartfelt and creative, the better.
  • Return the completed sheet to any Cake Box store by 12 March 2026.

    The competition is open to children of all ages and offers a creative and meaningful way for local families to celebrate Mother’s Day together.

    As well as offering a chance to win, it encourages local families to get involved in the community and get creative during the summer holidays.

    Sukh Chamdal, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) at Cake Box, said: 
    “We love finding ways to make celebrations even more special for families.     This Mother’s Day competition gives children the chance to create something truly personal for their Mum and, for one lucky winner, that drawing will become a real cake they can share together. We can’t wait to see the wonderful designs from children in Edinburgh.”

    Cake Box is the UK’s leading retailer of handmade, fresh cream egg-free cakes. Its 290+ stores nationwide offer beautifully handcrafted celebration cakes and sweet treats for every occasion. Stores also offer quick and beautiful personalisation, for an extra special touch.  

    Visit www.cakebox.com to find your local store or click and collect in as little as one hour.