Headhunters Sat 10/11 BBC2 @ 23.15
Roger is a corporate headhunter and a successful burglar. When he makes a poor decision regarding a new target he finds it coming back to bite him on the arse in the shape of a determined hitman. This adaption of a Jo Nesbo novel is a highly entertaining watch. Chockablock with dark humour, it's a violent and nasty but thoroughly exciting tale. Aksel Hennie and Nikolia Coster-Waldau are fun as mouse and cat respectively.
Parkland Sun 11/11 RTE1 @ 01.25
On the 22nd of November 1963 John F. Kennedy was assassinated and here we see the events of the day from the perspective of a number of individuals including, doctors, nurses, FBI agents and eye witnesses. A compelling and fresh look at events familiar to all of us, that's less about the event itself but the effects it had on people. There's a superb cast too including Marcia Gay Harden, Paul Giamatti, Billy Bob Thornton and David Harbour.
They Shall Not Grow Old Sun 11/11 BBC2 @ 21.30
A documentary about life in the trenches of World War 1 from director Peter Jackson. This is getting a special TV screening as part of Rememberence Sunday. I haven't seen it yet but it promises to be very special viewing as a wealth of previously unseen footage has been digitally restored and colourised. The colourisation was done to do away with the dis-associative effect provided by B&W footage and will make it upsetting viewing no doubt.
Secretary Sun 11/11 Film4 @ 23.15
Lee is a fragile woman who takes a new job. Mr Grey is her boss. Their quirks make them fit together well and their working relationship sees big changes in both of them. This 2002 comedy drama is just excellent. A lot darker and more challenging than your usual Hollywood love stories and better for it. Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader are both perfect in their roles.
Love Is Strange Mon 12/11 CH4 @ 00.45
Ben and George are a gay couple who've been together for nearly 4 decades. One day they finally get married but all of a sudden circumstances force them to live apart for a while. Things get stressful. John Lithgow and Alfred Molina are their usual excellent selves in this graceful, profound, warm and funny film. Marisa Tomei and Manny Perez add to the enjoyment.
Legally Blonde Tues 13/11 RTE2 @ 21.00
Elle Woods is taking her break up badly and decides to pursue her lost love to law school. Whilst there she realises she's a lot stronger than she thinks. Don't judge this film on appearances, it's actually a genuinely enjoyable film full of hidden depth and a sly bit of subversion. Reese Witherspoon is a deadly lead and Selma Blair and Luke Wilson are value for money too.
Point Blank Tues 13/11 TCM @23.05
Walker has been left for dead by a man he called a friend and now he's out for revenge and nobody or nothing is going to get in his way. John Boorman's 1967 crime thriller is a brilliant watch and is one that has been highly influential to the crime genre in the five decades since it was made. Tense, darkly funny, brutal and fast moving. Lee Marvin is a wicked lead and gets fine back up from Angie Dickinson and John Vernon.
45 Years Wed 14/11 Film4 @ 21.00
Just as they are about to celebrate their 45th anniversary a couple receive a piece of news that rattles the foundations of their relationship. Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay are fantastic in this deeply humane film that will make you rethink your ideas about how other people perceive you. Watching these two old pro's getting to grips with a meaty and mature story is a compelling way to spend a couple of hours.
The Thing Thur 15/11 The Horror Channel @ 23.00
The men of a research station in Antartica finds things getting very strange 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 36 years later still put CGI to shame. Kurt Russell, Keith David, Donald Moffat and Wilford Brimley lead a cast that's second to none.
Harry Brown Fri 16/11 ITV4 @ 22.15
Harry is an elderly ex-marine who lives on a housing estate that has been destroyed by drug dealers. In the depths of gried he suffers a second crushing blow and decides not to look the other way anymore. Michael Caine is absolutely convincing in this well paced and gruelling thriller that might be too much for some. Emily Mortimer, Liam Cunningham and a terrifying looking Sean Harris are all good in support.
Promised Land Fri/Sat 16/11 RTE2 @ 00.40
A salesman for a fracking company arrives in a smalltown looking to buy drilling rights from landowners but faces opposition from townsfolk and a determined grassroots activists. Gus Van Sant's 2012 drama is simplistic in places but a great cast and a warm portrayal of middle America make it very watchable. Matt Damon, Frances McDormand and John Krasinski all do fine work.
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