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17th Mar 2020

Here are the 10 best movies on TV this St. Patrick’s Day

Dave Hanratty

Movies on TV St Patricks Day

It’s about that time.

Staying indoors? You really should be.

Let’s all be sound to each and act responsibly, yes? Excellent.

Here are many rewards for your good behaviour in the form of a list of movies that are on TV on this Tuesday 17 March…

Oz the Great and Powerful – RTÉ One – 3.25pm

James Franco heads up an unnecessary prequel to The Wizard of Oz.

Now You See Me 2 – Film 4 – 6.15pm

Further magic-based shenanigans.

Cool Hand Luke – TCM – 6.25pm

Paul Newman really was the best, wasn’t he?

xXx – Comedy Central – 9pm

Vin Diesel tries his hand at James Bond with plenty of ADRENALINE, BRO!

X-Men Origins: Wolverine – Film 4 – 9pm

A stunning mess and worth watching for that reason. Logan, this ain’t.

Rosie – RTÉ One – 9.30pm

Powerful and timely Dublin-set housing crisis drama with strong performances from Sarah Greene and Moe Dunford.

The Incredible Hulk – ITV4 – 10pm

It’s not easy being green for Edward Norton.

Mr and Mrs Smith – Film 4 – 11.05pm

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie get their ‘sexy spy’ on.

Snatch – Comedy Central – 11.30pm

Brad Pitt again, stealing the show in Guy Ritchie’s fast-paced crime caper.

I Wish – Film 4 – 1.20am

Sensitive drama from Japan in which two young brothers, separated in different cities, hatch an elaborate plan in order to meet again.

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