It won two Oscars and went on to inspire a great TV series.
Saturday has finally arrived and with it, more time to watch movies and shows.
In keeping with that, JOE recommended some things people can watch over the weekend in the clip below.
Superheroes, BFFs and mind-bending comedies are all on the menu at home this Friday, Saturday and Sunday! 🗣: @roarEcashin pic.twitter.com/NO9zCXorLL
— JOE.ie (@JOEdotie) August 26, 2022
However, if you need more options, here are the films airing on telly this evening.
The Punisher – Virgin Media Two – 9pm
The 2004 take on the Marvel Comics vigilante with Thomas Jane in the lead role.
Jack Reacher – Sky Showcase – 9pm
Tom Cruise’s first outing as author Lee Child’s most famous creation is immensely watchable.
American Pie – Comedy Central – 9pm
The notoriously raunchy comedy that kickstarted a franchise.
Let Me In – Horror Xtra – 9pm
A well-acted and staged if slightly redundant US remake of the incredible Swedish vampire film Let the Right One In.
Bohemian Rhapsody – Film4 – 9pm
This music biopic about Freddie Mercury and Queen boasts an Oscar-winning turn from Rami Malek.
Lethal Weapon 3 – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm
Danny Glover and Mel Gibson return for this hit buddy cop action sequel.
Sirens – Great! Movies Classic – 9pm
Hugh Grant and Sam Neill are among the leads of this ’90s comedy drama.
Creed – RTÉ One – 9.15pm
Apollo Creed’s son Donnie (Michael B. Jordan) takes the spotlight in this terrific spin-off of boxing movie franchise Rocky.
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues – RTÉ2 – 9.45pm
Will Ferrell is back as news presenter Ron Burgundy in this solid comedy sequel.
Red Sparrow – Channel 4 – 10pm
Jennifer Lawrence plays a ballerina turned Russian intelligence officer in this surprisingly grim and violent Hollywood spy thriller.
I’m Not There – TG4 – 10.40pm
Ben Whishaw, Cate Blanchett, Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Richard Gere are all Bob Dylan in this fascinating unconventional music biopic.
Rocky IV – ITV4 – 11pm
Another Rocky entry, here the title boxer (Sylvester Stallone) fights Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren), a Soviet fighter responsible for causing a personal tragedy.
Paranormal Activity – Horror Xtra – 11.15pm
The acclaimed found footage horror which is reportedly the most profitable film ever made based on return on investment.
The Dead Pool – Turner Classic Movies – 11.25pm
The fifth and final entry in the Clint Eastwood-starring Dirty Harry franchise.
Fargo – RTÉ One – 11.35pm
In our pick for tonight, a pregnant Minnesota police chief (Frances McDormand) investigates a number of roadside homicides.
The deaths are connected to a desperate car salesman (William H. Macy) and his scheme to have his wife kidnapped by two criminals (Peter Stormare and Steve Buscemi) in order to extort a hefty ransom from her wealthy father (Harve Presnell).
Written and directed by the Coen Brothers, Fargo earned two Oscars with McDormand winning in the Best Actress category and the Coens winning for Best Original Screenplay.
The awards were deserved as the movie boasts pitch-perfect performances across the board and a screenplay that somehow successfully blends wickedly funny comedy and incredibly shocking violence in a way that no film has achieved quite as well since.
It also went on to inspire a terrific series of the same name, which has run for four seasons.
Ghost in the Shell – Film4 – 11.40pm
Scarlett Johansson stars in this live-action remake of the classic Japanese anime.
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