It features a truly unforgettable final scene.
Staying in this Friday night? Is The Late Late Show’s Valentine’s Day special episode not for you?
Well then why not check out one of these movies airing on TV this evening?
Planes, Trains and Automobiles – Film4 – 9pm
John Candy and Steve Martin star in one of the most beloved comedies and road-trip movies of all time.
The Man from U.N.C.L.E – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm
The ’60s spy series of the same name gets a fun and stylish movie update courtesy of director Guy Ritchie.
Evil Dead II – Sky Sci-Fi – 9pm
With the release in April of the upcoming Evil Dead movie – which has a strong Irish connection – what better time to check out what’s considered the best entry in the legendary horror franchise?
Couples Retreat – Comedy Central – 9pm
Vince Vaughn leads the cast of this critically-panned comedy about four couples who go on a retreat together.
The Vatican Tapes – Horror Xtra – 9pm
A supernatural horror made by one of the directors behind the Crank films.
Bob Hoskins in our pick for tonight – The Long Good Friday
Villa Rides! – TG4 – 9.30pm
This ’60s western features Yul Brynner, Robert Mitchum and Charles Bronson.
The Devil Wears Prada – RTÉ2 – 10.20pm
In this much-loved comedy-drama, a new graduate (Anne Hathaway) lands a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), the demanding editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine.
The Long Good Friday – Film4 – 10.50pm
Our pick for tonight is this 1980 British film revolving around up-and-coming gangster Harold Shand (a titanic Bob Hoskins) and his girlfriend Victoria (Helen Mirren) who, as they are about to close a lucrative deal, are tested by the insurgence of an unknown, very powerful threat.
Also featuring Pierce Brosnan in a small but pivotal early part for the actor, The Long Good Friday’s incredible performances, gritty depiction of late ’70s London and unforgettable closing scene have made it a classic in the gangster movie sub-genre.
Wild Things – MTV – 11pm
A movie JOE once called “a masterpiece of the grotty erotic thriller sub-genre”.
Memento – BBC Two – 11.05pm
This twisty breakthrough thriller for Christopher Nolan remains one of his best.
Assassins – ITV4 – 11.05pm
The inspiration for this classic meme.
National Lampoon’s European Vacation – Turner Classic Movies – 11.25pm
The Griswold family wins an all-expense-paid trip to Europe in this comedy sequel.
Something’s Gotta Give – RTÉ One – 11.40pm
This supremely entertaining romantic comedy-drama stars Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton as two people who find love with each other in later life, despite being complete opposites.
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