True story

The film is from the director of Blood Diamond, Glory and The Last Samurai. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Tuesday, 2 June) is Defiance, the 2008 war epic starring Daniel Craig (Casino Royale, Knives Out). Based on a true story, the film begins in 1941 during World War II. It follows four Jewish brothers […]

1 month ago

Holding an 86% Rotten Tomatoes score, the film is based on a fascinating, under-discussed true story. The Testament of Ann Lee, one of JOE’s favourite movies of 2026 so far, is now available to stream at home. Accessible through Disney+, the historical drama recounts the life of Ann Lee (played by Oscar-nominee Amanda Seyfried, The […]

1 month ago

Colin Farrell and Viggo Mortensen star in the thriller film that is based on a true story. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Monday, 20 April) is Thirteen Lives, the 2022 biographical survival thriller starring Colin Farrell (The Banshees of Inisherin). The film recounts the true story of the Thai junior football team that became trapped […]

2 months ago

The comedy-drama has a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score. Here are our thoughts on the film. California Schemin’, a winning new comedy-drama based on an “outrageous” true story, is available to watch in cinemas now. Directed by acclaimed actor James McAvoy (making his feature filmmaking debut), the biographical movie tells the story of rap duo Silibil […]

3 months ago

Colin Farrell and Viggo Mortensen star in the thriller film that is based on a true story. Our TV movie pick for tonight (Monday, 29 December) is Thirteen Lives, the 2022 biographical survival thriller starring Colin Farrell (The Banshees of Inisherin). The film recounts the true story of the Thai junior football team that became trapped […]

6 months ago