Sunday evening.
Mere hours until Monday morning now, so we best make the most of it. One way to do just that would be to explore the options of movies on TV this evening. Thankfully there’s plenty of variety.
The Man with the Golden Gun – RTÉ2 – 6.10pmÂ
ames Bond’s investigation into the death of a world-renowned scientist working on solar technology draws him into a battle of wits with a stealthy assassin, who dispatches his victims with a golden bullet and has the British secret agent next in his sights. Starring Roger Moore and Christopher Lee.
Bend It Like Beckham – E4 – 6.50pm
Bit of nostalgia, bit of footie, why not?
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – UTV – 7.30pm
Not part of the core nonology, but it still might be the best (and darkest) Star Wars movie ever made.
Rock of Ages – ITV2 – 8pm
A jukebox musical featuring rock songs from the 1980s, starring Russell Brand.
Friends With Benefits – Comedy Central – 10pm
An easy on the brain comedy starring Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis,
Searching for the Sugar Man – TG4 – 11.05pm
A documentary about the mysterious fate of an American singer who disappeared into obscurity, but became wildly popular in South Africa.
Philomena – BBC One NI – 11.35pm
A sad film based on the true story of a teenager in Ireland whose baby was taken and given up for adoption in America. Starring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan.
The Brink – Sky Documentaries – 11.50pm
A documentary about political strategist Steve Bannon, the shadowy figure who led Donald Trump to victory in the 2016 presidential election.
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