Prince Of Darkness Sat 18/6 The Horror Channel @ 21.00
Strangeness abounds in the basement of a Los Angeles church when a priest, a professor and a bunch of his students investigate something supernatural that's been found there. Danger lies within and soon enough outside too. John Carpenter's 1987 horror isn't one of his best but there's a whole lot of chaotic fun to be had here along with some really bizarre imagery. Donald Pleasance leads a game cast.
Ready Or Not Sat 18/6 Film4 @ 23.40
Grace is about to be married to Alex, a member of the wildly wealthy Le Domas family, a rich, seemingly normal family. She gets invited to their estate to meet them and discovers they... well they are odder than she thought. A brilliantly enjoyable horror comedy from 2019 that earns it's 18 certificate with ease. Ready Or Not is one to go into cold so just lie back and enjoy the madness. Samara Weaving, Andy McDowell and Henry Czerny all add nicely to the mix.
Ghosts Of Mississippi Sun 19/6 RTE1 @ 00.40
In 1963 Medgar Evers was fatally shot in the back by a white supremacist called Byron De La Beckwith. It being the deep south the murderer was found not guilty but Medgar's widow Myrlie wasn't giving up on justice. This true life tale is a harsh watch with James Woods very convincing (cough) as a hate filled bigot. Alec Baldwin leads the film as a prosecutor but it's Whoopi Goldberg's poignant turn as Myrlie that will stay with you.
Philomena Sun 19/6 BBC1 @ 22.30
A woman searching for her long lost son hires a journalist to help her take on the might of the catholic church who forced her, as a teen, to give up her child. A heartbreaking true story about corruption and motherly love with an immense performance from Judi Dench in the title role. An upsetting, angry and poignant watch that still finds time for a touch of some much needed laughter amongst the rage.
Like Father, Like Son Mon 20/6 Film4 @ 01.30
Ryōta , a Japanese architect, loves his job. So much so he's neglecting his wife and son, a son that he's about to find something out about that will change his family's life for good. A profound mediation on family and love and the invisible ties that bind us all and also an insight into the sides of Japanese culture that western audiences may be baffled by. Masaharu Fukuyama and Machiko Ono are strong leads.
Boy Erased Mon 20/6 TG4 @ 21.30
Jared's a gay college student who just wants to be happy but living in the deep south and having a religious family makes it impossible, especially when he's sent to a conversion therapy camp. You'll probably finish this film in a vile mood but it's an important look at the horrors of fundamentalism and homophobia. Russell Crowe as Jared's father is a bit pantomime but Lucas Hedges and Nicole Kidman will break your heart.
The Bank Job Tue 21/6 Great! Movies @ 21.00
Jason Statham. In a polo neck. In the 1960's. And he's called Terry Leather. Bank Robberies. Cups of tea. Royal porn. Toyah from Coronation Street. More cups of tea. Ham radio. A fun and tense thriller about a bank robbery in swinging 60's London and the chaos that hits in it's wake. A different type of Jason Statham film but well worth a watch. Did I mention he's called Terry Leather. Best name ever.
The Place Beyond The Pines Tue 21/6 BBC2 @ 23.15
The existences of four men crash together in a small town tale of crime and corruption. Set over fifteen years it's a tale about the cyclical nature of life and how acts of violence have effects that take a long time to fade away. It's top flight cast includes Ryan Gosling, Mahershala Ali, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendez and Ray Liotta who are all on mighty form. A long but gripping watch that feels like a mini series condensed into movie form. But in a good way.
The Exorcist III Wed 22/6 The Horror Channel @ 22.55
Washington DC is being terrorised by a series of unsolved murders that are similar to the work of a dead man. An obsessed cop is on the trail and the clues are leading him to a psychiatric hospital where a different kind of patient is waiting. The second sequel to the 1973 classic is a messy affair but it's a genuinely scary and unsettling watch too. Plus it has THE best jump scare of all time. George C. Scott and Brad Dourif are a wicked pair of leads.
Honey Boy Wed 22/6 Film4 @ 23.20
It's 1995. Otis Lort is a child actor who's star is on the rise. His father James is his manager but he's jealous of his son's success and he's a self destructive mess. Will Otis get eaten up by the twin influences in his life? A veiled biopic of star Shia LaBeouf's (he plays his father here) life. It's a tough going and eye opening look at the Hollywood machine and how it devours all that come in contact with it. LaBeouf and young Noah Jupe do powerful work as father and son.
Hell Drivers Thu 23/6 Talking Pictures TV @ 16.30
An ex-con wants to leave crime behind so takes a job with a trucking company but it's dangerous work methods and bullying colleagues leave him wondering what exactly is the company agenda. A solid slice of British film noir from 1957 that packs it's lean running time with plenty of suspense, action and memorable characters courtesy of Stanley Baker, Patrick McGoohan, Herbert Lom and a young Sean Connery.
The African Queen Thu 23/6 BBC4 @ 21.00
Rose is a missionary in Africa during the Great War. Her supplies are delivered by the rough and ready Charlie. Violence encroaches on her misson and she has to leave with Charlie. The pair are like chalk and cheese. And now they are alone on a boat. John Huston's 1951 comedy drama is still a highly entertaining affair. You know how it will end but all the fun here is in the journey and Katherine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart are a great pair to spend time with.
The Thing Thu 23/6 The Horror Channel @ 22.00
The men of a research station in Antarctica find things getting very creepy when a huskie arrives at their camp followed by the chopper that's been chasing it. John Carpenter's scifi/horror is a masterpiece of tension, paranoia and amazing practical special effects that 40 years later still put CGI to shame. Kurt Russell, Keith David, Donald Moffat and Wilford Brimley lead a cast that's second to none.
When Harry Met Sally Fri 24/6 BBC1 @ 22.40
Harry and Sally have been friends forever. They chat first thing in the AM and last thing in the PM. They'd be fantastic together. Their friends think so. But they claim they can just be friends without other nonsense getting in the way. Rob Reiner's comedy drama is a classic. Endlessly amusing and quotable and full of moments you'll know even if you're new to the film. Meg Ryan, Billy Crystal, Carrie Fisher and Bruno Kirby are all superb.
Red Heat Fri 24/6 Film4 @ 23.45
West and East clash in midtown Chicago when a cop-killing Russian mobster is hunted down by a hulking Moscow military agent and the wisecracking yank policeman he's teamed up with. Walter Hill's 1988 comedy thriller just nails that sweet spot of fun and crunching violence. James Belushi will annoy you but Arnold Schwarzeneggar does his usual thing wonderfully. Plus Ed O'Ross's bad guy is perfectly vicious.
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