There’s an absolutely packed line-up of movies airing tonight.
Christmas Day may have passed but that doesn’t mean you can’t still unwind with a good movie or two this evening.
Here’s what’s on the box this Monday night (27 December).
Blade Runner 2049 – BBC Two – 9pm
Our pick for this evening centres on a young android blade runner (Ryan Gosling) who uncovers a secret that threatens to destabilise society, leading him to track down former blade runner Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford).
The long-awaited follow-up to the 1982 sci-fi cult classic, 2049 more than lives up to expectations, boasting jaw-dropping visuals while continuing the original’s fascinating exploration of what it means to be human.
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues – RTÉ2 – 9pm
A solid sequel to the hit Will Ferrell comedy.
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol – Comedy Central – 9pm
For my money, the second best Mission: Impossible movie.
Die Hard – ITV4 – 9pm
A seasonal classic.
Atomic Blonde – Film4 – 9pm
A hard-hitting, stylish action flick starring Charlize Theron.
Passenger 57 – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm
The movie that made Wesley Snipes an action star.
Spider-Man 3 – W – 9pm
The finale to the Tobey Maguire-starring Spider-Man trilogy.
SAS: Red Notice – Sky Showcase – 9pm
A British action-thriller.
Exorcist: The Beginning – Horror Channel – 9pm
A prequel to horror masterpiece The Exorcist.
Bridesmaids – TG4 – 9.20pm
One of the most beloved comedies of the past decade.
The Festival – E4 – 10pm
In this British comedy, a recently dumped young man and his best mate decide to spend three days at a music festival.
Jarhead – Turner Classic Movies – 10.45pm
Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this 2005 war drama.
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum – Virgin Media Two – 11pm
Keanu Reeves shows off his action prowess once again.
American Made – More4 – 11.05pm
Tom Cruise leads the cast in this incredibly entertaining crime-comedy.
Handsome Devil – RTÉ2 – 11.10pm
A charming Irish comedy-drama.
Isle of Dogs – Film4 – 11.15pm
Fantastic Mr. Fox director Wes Anderson returns to animation.
Highlander – BBC Two – 11.30pm
“There can be only one!”
When Harry Met Sally – BBC One – 12.00am
A legendary romantic comedy.
Saturday Night Fever – RTÉ One – 12.55am
John Travolta stars in this much-loved drama about a young man who tries to escape his problems by dominating the dance floor at the local disco.
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