It’s a must-watch for fans of the likes of Mindhunter and Zodiac.
The weekend is among us, meaning more time to check out some movies and TV shows.
And as such, JOE recommended three particular things to watch over the next few days in the video below.
James Bond, Steve Martin, Eddie Murphy and one of the most talked about shows of 2022 are all on this weekend's viewing menu! pic.twitter.com/cAhOLReyoS
— JOE.ie (@JOEdotie) October 7, 2022
However, if you need more options, here are the films on telly this Saturday night (8 October).
Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi – Channel 4 – 8.40pm
The most divisive Star Wars film to date.
Rush Hour – Comedy Central – 9pm
Two mismatched police officers (Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker) are assigned to rescue a Chinese diplomat’s abducted daughter in this buddy action comedy.
The Hitman’s Bodyguard – Film4 – 9pm
Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson do their thing in this watchable if forgettable action comedy.
Man of Steel – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm
Henry Cavill’s first outing as Superman.
The Vatican Tapes – Horror Xtra – 9pm
A supernatural horror made by one of the directors behind the Crank films.
21 Jump Street – RTÉ2 – 9.15pm
Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill star in this very funny movie reboot of the TV series of the same name.
Resident Evil – Sky Showcase – 9.15pm
The first installment in the video game-based Resident Evil film series.
The Blind Side – RTÉ One – 9.45pm
The biographical sports drama for which Sandra Bullock earned a Best Actress Oscar.
Benny and Joon – TG4 – 9.50pm
This ’90s romantic comedy tells the story of two eccentric individuals (Johnny Depp and Mary Stuart Masterson) who fall in love.
Ingrid Goes West – MTV – 10pm
Aubrey Plaza and Elizabeth Olsen are excellent in this black comedy-drama and social media satire.
Memories of Murder – Film4 – 11.20pm
Our pick for tonight is based on true events and follows two inexperienced detectives in a small South Korean province in the ’80s who struggle with the case of multiple young women being murdered by an unknown culprit.
Directed by Bong Joon-ho, who would later re-team with Memories of Murder’s star Song Kang-ho on Oscar Best Picture winner Parasite, this 2003 movie infuses its haunting story with smart social commentary and a dash of dark comedy to create a crime thriller epic that fans of the likes of Mindhunter and Zodiac should love.
Detroit – BBC One – 11.35pm
The great Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty) directs this incredibly tense fact-based drama set during the 1967 Detroit riots.
Mechanic: Resurrection – Channel 4 – 11.35pm
Jason Statham returns as The Mechanic in this forgettable, generic sequel.
Adam & Paul – RTÉ2 – 11.45pm
One of the best Irish films ever made, we’ve recommended this comedy-drama many times before.
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