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02nd Apr 2023

One of the most iconic 70’s flicks is on TV tonight

Simon Kelly

Dirty Harry

It features one of cinema’s most iconic quotes.

You won’t be short of options on this evening if you’re in the mood for a good flick. In addition to Netflix recently adding 12 huge movies to its library, as well as one of the coolest horrors of the past few years, there’s plenty on the tv tonight, too.

So have a look at the list below and see what you’re in the mood for tonight.

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit – Channel 4 – 5.40pm

The sequel to Whoopie Goldberg’s iconic role as undercover Sister Mary Clarence is on tv tonight. The showgirl turned nun returns to teach music to a group of Catholic students whose run-down school is slated for closure.

Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation – ITV2 – 6.05pm

The third installment of the Hotel Transylvania series, this fun family flick sees Dracula finding love on a cruise liner with his family and friends. The stacked voice cast includes Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kathryn Hahn and Keegan-Michael Key.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen – E4 – 8pm

The second entry in the massive franchise stars Shia LaBeouf who is caught once again in the war between the Autobots and the Decepticons. Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel and Hugo Weaving make up the supporting cast to this 2009 sequel.

Spectre – ITV2 – 8pm

Our pick for tonight is the 25th James Bond entry and the fourth starring Daniel Craig as 007. Sam Mendes directs this 2015 flick which sees Bond uncover the existence of a sinister organisation named SPECTRE. With a new threat dawning, Bond learns the terrible truth about the author of all his pain in his most recent missions.

Skyscraper – Film4 – 9pm

Dwayne Johnson stars in this 2018 thriller as a security expert who must infiltrate a burning skyscraper, 225 stories above ground, when his family is trapped inside by criminals.

Dirty Harry – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm

“You’ve got to ask yourself one question: ‘Do I feel lucky?’ Well, do ya, punk?” Those famous lines will echo throughout cinematic history and originated in our pick for tonight.

Clint Eastwood stars in his first appearance as San Francisco Police Department Inspector “Dirty” Harry Callahan as he seeks out a vicious psychopath.

Drawing inspiration on the Zodiac killer, Dirty Harry is known as one of the greatest films of the 70’s and has provided inspiration for countless of movies in its wake.

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials – E4 – 10.55pm

The second flick in the Maze Runner film series sees Dylan O’Brien return as Thomas, who, alongside his fellow Gladers, is now on the run after escaping from the facilities of the powerful World Catastrophe Killzone Department.

At Any Price – BBC1 – 12.20pm

The late option on TV tonight features a 2011 film starring Dennis Quaid and Zac Efron. At Any Price focuses on a farming family’s business which is is threatened by an unexpected crisis, further testing the relationship between a father (Quaid) and his rebellious son (Efron).

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