There are some very good picks tonight.
Ireland lost to New Zealand. Brexit is still Brexiting.
Let’s drown our misery with a film. On that note, here’s the best of what’s on TV tonight.
Hellboy – 18:30 on SyFy
One of the great comic book films that didn’t get the love at the box-office. A real shame because Del Toro’s gothic-actioner still looks great.
102 Dalmatians – 18:35 on RTÉ1
There’s an extra dog.
10 Things I Hate About You – 21:00 on Comedy Central
Extremely good reimagining of The Taming of the Shrew that features Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Larisa Oleynik.
Get Out – Channel 4 at 21:00
A fine example of why it’s never a good idea to introduce your partner to your parents. Jordan Peele’s satire/horror is excellent.
Taken – 21:00 on E4
Liam Neeson has family issues.
Spy – 21:00 on Film4
One of Melissa McCarthy’s best films as she’s paired with The Stath.
The Hangover – 21:00 on ITV2
Alan : Gambling? Who said anything about gambling? It’s not gambling when you know you’re gonna win. Counting cards is a foolproof system.
Stu : It’s also illegal.
Alan : It’s not illegal. It’s frowned upon, like masturbating on an airplane.
Phil : I’m pretty sure that’s illegal too.
Alan : Yeah, maybe after 9/11, where everybody got so sensitive. Thanks a lot, bin Laden.
Genius.
Split – 22:00 on RTÉ2
An absolute tour-de-force from James McAvoy. We always wondered if he picked up more than one paycheque though?
Watchmen – 22:00 on Sky 1
Ahead of the new HBO show airing next week, it’s time to catch up with Rorschach and co.
Sudden Death – 22:10 on ITV4
Van Damme stars in Die Hard at a hockey rink. It’s as good as it sounds.
Kinky Boots – 22:30 on BBC2
A drag queen comes to the rescue of a man who, after inheriting his father’s shoe factory, needs to diversify his product if he wants to keep the business afloat.
Great film, great cast, great play.
Snatch – 23:00 on Comedy Central
Ever hear about the Father Ted character that Brad Pitt based his accent on in Guy Ritchie’s film?
Fences – 23:05 on Channel 4
Viola Davis and Denzel Washington are excellent in this slow-burning drama.
Byzantium – 23:20 on Film4
Residents of a coastal town learn, with deathly consequences, the secret shared by the two mysterious women who have sought shelter at a local resort. Decent vampire flick with Saoirse Ronan and Gemma Arterton.
Starsky and Hutch – oo:25 on ITV4
Do it! Do it!
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