Tonight’s offerings are an eclectic mix.
Thankfully, the weather is still lovely and long may it last. That said, for those who want to relax on the sofa with a film after an evening spent catching some rays, there’s a couple of solid options on TV this evening.
Below JOE has selected tonight’s best offerings.
Mindhunters – Horror Channel – 9pm
Nope, this is not the similarly titled excellent Netflix series, though it does also focus on FBI criminal profilers. More of a crime thriller slasher, the 2004 flick follows a bunch of trainees in the FBI’s psychological profiling program gathered on a small island who must put their training into practice when they discover a killer in their midst.
Directed by Renny Harlin (Die Hard 2, The Long Kiss Goodnight) and with an ensemble cast including Christian Slater, Johnny Lee Miller, LL Cool J and Val Kilmer, the movie is an average but watchable riff on your typical Agatha Christie mystery.
The Darkest Minds – Film Four – 9pm
Based on a YA book, The Darkest Minds follows a group of young kids and teenagers who are on the run from the government after mysteriously obtaining superpowers.
David Lynch: The Art Life – Sky Arts – 10pm
This documentary sees artist and filmmaker David Lynch discuss his early life and the events that shaped his outlook on art and the creative process.
For fans of Twin Peaks or other work from the famous surrealist filmmaker, this is a must.
The Matrix – Turner Classic Movies – 11pm
The Matrix is always on television and yet it’s always worth watching because it’s one of the best sci-fi films and one of the most ambitious blockbusters ever.
Four Weddings and a Funeral – Film Four – 11.05pm
A classic entry in the romantic-comedy sub-genre, Four Weddings and a Funeral boasts a script filled with iconic lines from Richard Curtis and Hugh Grant at his most charming.
Used Cars – True Movies – 11.15pm
When the owner of a struggling used car lot is killed, it’s up to the lot’s hot-shot salesman (Kurt Russell) to save the property from falling into the hands of the owner’s ruthless brother and used-car rival.
This underseen satirical black comedy from 1980 was the second feature from director Robert Zemeckis, who would go on to helm the Back to the Future trilogy and Forrest Gump.
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