There’s an absolutely packed line-up of films on TV this evening.
Still recovering from the Christmas celebrations?
If so, you may want to relax on the sofa tonight with a good movie.
Here are the films playing on the telly this Tuesday evening (27 December).
1917 – BBC One – 9pm
The first of our two picks tonight, this action drama follows two young British soldiers (Dean Charles-Chapman and George Mackay) in World War I who must cross through enemy territory to deliver a message to call off a doomed offensive attack.
Helmed by director Sam Mendes (Jarhead, Skyfall) and notable for its stunning use of long takes, 1917 plunges viewers into the chaos of war with thrilling urgency.
It was nominated for 10 Academy Awards upon its release in 2019 and won three, including Best Cinematography.
You can check out JOE’s interview with Mendes about the movie below.
Die Hard – ITV4 – 9pm
Yippee ki-yay.
Mission: Impossible – Great Protocol / American Made – Film4 – 9pm / 11.40pm
A great Tom Cruise double bill.
Flatliners – Sky Sci-Fi – 9pm
Clip via Andy Samberg
R.I.P.D. – Comedy Central – 9pm
Jeff Bridges as an Old West lawman working for an “afterlife law enforcement department” is the best part of this action-comedy comic book adaptation that was a flop with critics and at the box office.
24 Hours to Live – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm
Ethan Hawke’s Taken but with a sci-fi twist.
The Shed – Horror Xtra – 9pm
This 2019 American horror focuses on a teen and his best friend who endure nonstop torment from bullies at school.
However, that soon changes when one of them discovers a bloodthirsty creature that resides in a country shed.
Bad Samaritan – Legend – 9pm
In this 2018 thriller, Robert Sheehan plays a parking valet who burglarises the houses of the drivers he services, only to discover one of his rich customers (David Tennant) is a serial killer.
Bad Boys for Life – RTÉ One – 9.25pm
The third and best of the Bad Boys franchise.
George Harrison: Living in the Material World – Sky Arts – 9.25pm
Martin Scorsese’s documentary about “the quiet Beatle”.
The Post – RTÉ2 – 9.40pm
The second of our picks for tonight, this historical political thriller depicts the attempts by The Washington Post’s journalists in 1971 to publish the infamous Pentagon Papers, a set of classified documents regarding the US Government’s involvement in the Vietnam War.
A late-period effort from legendary director Steven Spielberg, the filmmaker’s retelling of the fascinating and important true story benefits from a breakneck pace, an excellent screenplay and a handful of wonderful performances, including by Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Bob Odenkirk and Matthew Rhys.
Upon its release in 2017, The Post was nominated for Best Picture and Best Actress for Streep at the Oscars.
The Equalizer – Virgin Media One – 10pm
Denzel Washington stars in this cinematic update of the classic ’80s spy-thriller series.
Thelma & Louise – TG4 – 10.20pm
Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon are best friends on the run in this legendary crime comedy-drama from director Ridley Scott.
White House Down – Virgin Media Two – 11pm
Channing Tatum and Jamie Foxx headline this White House-set action flick that is arguably better than the similar in premise Olympus Has Fallen.
Oscar Best Picture nominee The Post is among our picks for this evening
Kiss the Girls – Sky Witness – 11pm
Morgan Freeman is Detective Alex Cross is this solid psychological thriller based on James Patterson’s best-selling novel of the same name.
Drive Angry – Comedy Central – 11pm
Nicolas Cage plays John Milton, a man who escapes from Hell with Satan’s gun, the Godkiller, to kill a cult leader who murdered his daughter and kidnapped her baby.
While you’ll probably start watching this for Cage, you’ll keep watching it for William Fichtner’s incredible performance as Satan’s dry and arrogant assistant assigned to return Milton to hell.
War – Turner Classic Movies – 11pm
A very forgettable Jason Statham/Jet Li starring action thriller.
Last Shift – Horror Xtra – 11pm
A rookie cop’s shift alone on the last night of a closing police station turns into a living nightmare in this indie horror with a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Bridge of Spies – More4 – 11.05pm
Tom Hanks stars in another late-period gem from Steven Spielberg.
Saturn 3 – Legend – 11.10pm
Farrah Fawcett, Harvey Keitel and Kirk Douglas star in this ’80s sci-fi from the director of Charade and Singin’ in the Rain.
Saturn 3’s 29% Rotten Tomatoes score suggests it’s not as fun as it sounds.
Gringo – RTÉ2 – 11.45pm
David Oyelowo gives a fun lead performance is this unremarkable but watchable crime comedy.
The Dinner – RTÉ One – 11.45pm
Richard Gere, Steve Coogan, Laura Linney and Rebecca Hall star as two sets of wealthy parents who meet for dinner to decide what to do about a crime their sons have committed.
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