It’s from Irish filmmaker Neil Jordan and was partly shot in Dublin.
Once again Saturday is upon us, meaning more time to watch movies and shows.
In keeping with that, JOE recommended a few particular things to check out over the coming weekend in the video below.
Real-life horror, new Love Island & the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana. These are the three must-watches this weekend. 🗣: @roarEcashin pic.twitter.com/0EGo2r3u88
— JOE.ie (@JOEdotie) August 12, 2022
However, if you still need more to watch, here are the movies on telly this Saturday evening (13 August).
Lethal Weapon – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm
An absolute classic of the buddy cop action movie sub-genre that celebrated its 35th anniversary earlier this year.
The Predator – Film4 – 9pm
The fourth solo Predator film and the last before the series’ terrific recently released prequel Prey.
Mary Queen of Scots – RTÉ2 – 9pm
This 2018 historical drama tells the story of Mary, Queen of Scots (Saoirse Ronan) and her attempt to overthrow her cousin Queen Elizabeth I (Margot Robbie).
Legends of the Fall – Great! Movies Classic – 9pm
Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins and Aidan Quinn star in this solid ’90s Western epic.
Who You Think I Am – BBC Four – 9pm
Oscar-winner Juliette Binoche is the lead in this acclaimed French drama based on the topic of catfishing.
Anna – Virgin Media Two – 9.05pm
Cillian Murphy, Helen Mirren and Luke Evans are among the cast of this action thriller about a young woman (Sasha Luss) who becomes an assassin.
Meet the Parents – RTÉ One – 9.25pm
Robert De Niro shows off his comedy chops in this fun movie about the horror of meeting your girlfriend’s parents.
Kevin and Perry Go Large – Comedy Central – 9.25pm
Two inseparable teen boys (Harry Enfield and Kathy Burke) who are avoided by all others head to Ibiza with one of their parents in this big-screen spin-off of the sketch show Harry Enfield & Chums.
Deadpool – Channel 4 – 10pm
Ryan Reynolds is the Merc with a Mouth in this irreverent superhero flick.
Kill Bill: Vol 1 – Sky Showcase – 10pm
The first part of filmmaker Quentin Tarantino’s excellent martial arts epic.
The Parole Officer – TG4 – 10.40pm
This British comedy sees Steve Coogan play a parole officer who must prove his innocence after a murder accusation.
Rocky II – ITV4 – 11.05pm
Boxers Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) and Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers) return to the ring in this hit sequel.
Salt – Film4 – 11.10pm
This solid action thriller centres on a CIA operative (Angelina Jolie) who goes on the run after being accused of being a Russian sleeper agent.
A Nightmare on Elm Street – Turner Classic Movies – 11.15pm
Filmmaker Wes Craven’s horror classic about the dream demon Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) and the teenager (Heather Langenkamp) he hunts.
Sorry We Missed You – RTÉ One – 11.30pm
From director Ken Loach (The Wind that Shakes Barley), this acclaimed social realist drama focuses on a father who hopes that self-employment through the gig economy can solve his and his family’s financial woes.
Greta – BBC One – 11.45pm
Last but not least is our pick for tonight which is about a young woman in New York City (Chloë Grace Moretz) whose life becomes a nightmare after she meets a lonely older woman (Isabelle Huppert) who becomes obsessed with her.
Directed by Ireland’s own Neil Jordan (The Crying Game), Greta is a notch above many similar stalker thrillers mainly thanks to Huppert’s multi-layered turn as the villainous title character who she manages to make funny, terrifying and human all at once.
Main image via Focus Features
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