It’s the movie Homer Simpson once called “The Bus That Couldn’t Slow Down”.
The weekend is finally here, which means more time to watch movies.
JOE recommended a few particular ones to check out over the entire weekend in the video below.
Hidden gems, Irish weepies & one of the best action movies ever made! Here are the three must-watch movies & shows this Friday, Saturday & Sunday! ?️ @roarEcashin pic.twitter.com/Cv5UhQWkW3
— JOE.ie (@JOEdotie) June 17, 2022
For more options though, here are the films on telly this Saturday evening (18 June).
Tomb Raider – RTÉ2 – 9pm
Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander replaces Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 – Virgin Media Two – 9pm
This superhero sequel with Andrew Garfield as the titular web-slinger is widely considered the worst Spider-Man movie.
Men in Black – Sky Showcase – 9pm
Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith star in this beloved sci-fi action comedy as secret agents who supervise aliens who live on Earth, hiding their existence from humanity.
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol – Comedy Central – 9pm
For my money, the second-best Mission: Impossible movie behind Fallout.
This is the one with the incredible sequence at the Burj Khalifa (aka the world’s tallest building!) in Dubai.
Man of Steel – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm
Henry Cavill’s first outing as Superman.
Kingsman: The Secret Service – Film4 – 9pm
The very solid first entry in the action spy franchise.
Prince of Darkness – Horror Channel – 9pm
This cult ’80s horror from filmmaker John Carpenter (Halloween, The Thing) follows a priest (Donald Pleasence) and a group of scientists investigating an ancient cylinder of liquid discovered in a monastery who soon discover it holds an evil force.
Speed – ITV4 – 9.10pm
Our pick for tonight, Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock star in this ’90s action thriller about a bus that is rigged by a terrorist (Dennis Hopper) to explode if its speed falls below 50 miles per hour.
Boasting one of the best premises of all time, incredible action set pieces and a terrific cast, very few blockbusters have ever topped Speed in terms of tension and thrills.
Taken – RTÉ One – 9.45pm
Liam Neeson plays a man with a very particular set of skills.
Adrift – TG4 – 10.20pm
Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin star in this survival drama as a couple who become adrift in the middle of the Pacific Ocean after a hurricane.
Olympus Has Fallen – Channel 4 – 10.25pm
Gerard Butler must save the US President when terrorists invade the White House in this decent action flick that launched a trilogy.
A Simple Favour – BBC One – 10.50pm
Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively star in this fun and twisty mystery thriller from the director of Bridesmaids and Spy.
You’re Next – Horror Channel – 11pm
This terrific indie slasher flick centers on an estranged family who come under attack by a group of masked assailants during a family reunion.
Saturday Night Fever – RTÉ2 – 11.15pm
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.
The Purge – ITV4 – 11.35pm
The first in the dystopian action horror franchise that boasts a pretty intriguing hook: what if for 12 hours a year all crime was legal?
Ready or Not – Film4 – 11.40pm
Another great horror, Ready or Not centres on a new bride (Samara Weaving) whose wedding night takes a sinister turn when her eccentric new in-laws force her to participate in a terrifying game.
Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation – Comedy Central – 11.40pm
While not as good as the aforementioned Ghost Protocol or Fallout, Rogue Nation is another very solid entry in the spy franchise.
Against the Law – Drama – 11.45pm
This fact-based drama tells the story of two men who fell in love in Britain in 1952 when homosexuality was a crime.
Reversal of Fortune – Turner Classic Movies – 11.55pm
Jeremy Irons won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in this 1990 film.
Based on a true story, the actor plays a wealthy socialite accused of attempting to murder his wife (Glenn Close).
Chappaquiddick – BBC Two – 12.10am
This well-reviewed drama depicts politician Ted Kennedy’s involvement in the fatal 1969 car accident that claimed the life of a young campaign strategist.
Jason Clarke stars, alongside Bruce Dern, Ed Helms and Kate Mara.