500 Days Of Summer Sat 16/2 TG4 @ 22.00
A simple story of boy meets girl but with a twist. Tom has fallen for Summer. She doesn't believe in any of this romantic nonsense. They spend some time together and we get to know them well. Some may find this a bit too cheesy for their tastes but if you go with it you'll find it a fun watch interspersed with moments of absolute joy. Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Geoffrey Arend are all good value.
Brief Encounter Sun 17/2 ITV3 @ 11.05
2 people, a man and a woman fall in love with each other over a series of meetings in and around their railway station. The only problem is she's married and they live in an era where this just would not do. David Lean's 1945 drama is a stunner. One which will genuinely break your heart and maybe even ruin you day but it's so worth watching. Beautiful acting from Celia Johnson & Trevor Howard and a clever narrative twist make it one you'll remember for an age.
The Social Network Mon 18/2 TG4 @ 21.30
A Harvard student called Mark Zuckerberg claims to be the brains behind a new website called Facebook. But he's not the only one who had a hand in it. David Fincher's story about the most used website on Earth is a brilliant watch. Who would have thought a film about social media would end up as gripping as any thriller. A wicked cast brings it all together. Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Rooney Mara and Justin Timberlake all rock.
Tangerine Mon 18/2 Film4 @ 23.15
Sin-Dee Rella is a trans escort on a mission. She's just out of a month in jail and has found out her fella has been cheating on her. She sets off across Los Angeles to find them. Sean Baker's 2015 film is a highly entertaining watch. I know it doesn't sound it but it's a unique, lovely, funny and very compelling watch that you'll lose yourself in, in no time. Kitana Kiki Rodriguez as Sin-Dee is just superb.
Dr Strangelove Tues 19/2 TCM @ 19.00
General Jack. D. Ripper is trying to start World War 3 and it's up to a war room full of egotastical politicians and soldiers to just a stop to everything. Stanley Kubrick's insane masterpiece is a film that lives up to the hype. Hilarious in places, surreal in others and downright terrifying all over. The cast is amazing too and includes Peter Sellers, George C.Scott, Peter Sellers, Sterling Hayden, Slim Pickens and....Peter Sellers.
Support Your Local Sheriff Wed 20/2 Film4 @ 11.00
Jason McCullough is passing through a Colorado town when his skills come in handy and he finds himself becoming the new sheriff, a job he has no interest in. But it's easy money so he'll hang around for a while. This western parody is a very enjoyable way to pass a couple of hours. It's full of gentle comedy and manages to be a fine genre entry at the same time. James Garner is fun in the lead and gets solid support from a wealth of famous western faces including Walter Brennan & Jack Elam.
The Artist Thur 21/2 BBC4 @ 22.00
In 1920's Hollywood, a star of silent cinema meets and falls for an actress who's star is on the rise due to the introduction of sound in film. But what will this mean for his career? A glorious modern take on silent cinema that's a joy to watch and the music laid over the images on screen compliments it all perfectly. A real love letter to the movies. Jean DuJardin and Bérénice Bejo are great as the leads.
Bound Fri 22/2 The Horror Channel @ 21.00
Violet and her girlfriend Corky have a plan. A plan that involves 2 million dollars worth of mafia money and a fool to pin it's theft on. Lana and Lilly Wachoski's debut film is still a cracker. One that's clever, dark, violent, amusing, sexy and genuinely thrilling. Jennifer Tilly and Gina Gershon are both on fire as the leads and get good back up from Joe Pantoliano and Christopher Meloni.
The Hunted Fri 22/2 Virgin Media One @ 22.00
An ex soldier haunted by memories of the atrocities he saw in Kosovo during the Balkan war goes rogue in the Pacific north west and the only person who can take him down is the man who trained him. Tommy Lee Jones and Benicio Del Toro are very convincing in this lean, sparse and vicious action thriller from William Friedkin. The final confrontation in this is one of the best one on one fight scenes in modern movies.
Whitney : Can I Be Me Fri 22/2 BBC2 @ 23.05
The story of Whitney Elizabeth Houston, from her breakthrough at the age of 22 to her tragic death 26 years later. Nick Broomfield's documentary is a heartbreaking watch even if you weren't a fan of her music. It's searingly honest when it comes to charting her downfall and has no problem with pointing fingers at those who took advantage of her kindness and generosity. A tough watch but a worthwhile one.
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