A Man Of No Importance Sat 21/3 TG4 @ 21.15
A gay bus conductor in 1960's Ireland is finding life a struggle. He fancies a co-worker while his sister tries to set him up with a woman and his coping mechanism is the Oscar Wilde plays him and his amateur troupe take part in. A touching, sad but humorous look at a time in Irish life where being seen as different was a nightmare. Albert Finney is immense in the lead role and Brenda Fricker is as always, splendid.
Diego Maradona Sat 21/3 Ch4 @ 21.00
A documentary about the life of a man considered by many to be the best football player ever. From his humble beginnings on the outskirts of Buenos Aires to his crash and burn retirement from the sport in 90's Italy. Even if you don't like the game or the man this is a stunning watch. Shot like a thriller and full of twists and turns that would seem far fetched in a work of fiction. A doc that's up there with the best.
Hell Or High Water Sat 21/3 CH4 @ 23.35
Two brothers traverse the state of Texas robbing banks. On their trail are two veteran Texas rangers. It's only a matter of time before their paths cross. This modern take on the western genre is a fantastic watch. Gripping, exciting, emotional and very topical. Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Jeff Bridges and Gil Bermingham as the leads put in flawless performances. Has the type of ending that will remind you why you love film.
Steel Magnolias Sun 22/3 TG4 @ 16.10
A film about the lives and loves of a group of woman who frequent a beauty parlour in a small Southern town and the new arrival they take under their wing. Sunday afternoon, the perfect time for a weepie. This one delivers in spades but it's also hilarious and full to the hilt with heart and a cast for the ages. A baby faced Julia Roberts joins Sally Field, Olympia Dukakis, Darly Hannah and a brilliantly ascerbic Shirley MacClaine.
Mindhorn Sun 22/3 BBC2 @ 22.45
Richard Thorncroft, a washed up actor best known for a 30 year old show is dragged back into the public eye when a serial killer who believes the show was real decides he'll only talk to him. If you grew up on 70's and 80's TV you'll have a whale of a time with this. Full of glorious little touches and perfectly handled homages to a cheesier era. It's great craic and the very familiar cast lead by Julian Barrett all enjoy themselves.
The Golden Dream Mon 23/3 Film4 @ 01.40
Sarah, Chauk and Juan, 3 teenagers from Guatemala are headed north in search of the American dream. Between them and their future is Mexico. Mexico is a tough land for the ill prepared. This 2013 drama is a harsh and thought provoking watch about the forgotten people of central America but it's a film that will in the end do your heart good. Brandon López, Rodolfo Domínguez and Karen Noemí Martínez Pineda all do well as our protagonists.
Death Wish Mon 23/3 ITV4 @ 22.00
Paul Kersey, a mild mannered architect in New York City was as peaceful as men could be. Until violence crashed into his family's life and broke them irreparably. The original and the best of the series and a very different beast to the latter films. It is offensive and offputting in places but it paints a very vivid picture of New York City in the 1970's. Charles Bronson uses his screen persona to solid effect here.
Black Sheep Tues 24/3 The Horror Channel @ 22.50
Genetic experiments in a small New Zealand town have turned sheep into ferocious carnivores and it's up to the townsfolk to stop them. Yes I know this sounds terrible but it's actually hilarious. Hilarious in an absolutely disgusting way. If you've seen and loved the early work of Peter Jackson this will be right up your street. Do not watch if you are anyway squeamish however.
Flight Of The Navigator Wed 25/3 Syfy @ 21.00
If you were an 80's kid you'll remember this one. A young boy goes into the woods and reappears 8 years later. Scientists then try to figure out what happened to him. It turns out quite a bit happened. A thoroughly agreeable and charming sci-fi film that OK, looks a bit dated but its a good one to record and watch with the family. Joey Cramer makes for a fine lead. This one's all about nostalgia. I think we need it.
Big Game Thur 26/3 Film4 @ 22.50
A young Finnish boy gets more than he bargained for when he comes across a downed plane one day as he is out hunting. The person on board is a rather important one. This film is so much fun. Yeah, it's over the top and outright ridiculous in places but if you let yourself go with it you'll have a wicked laugh. Onni Tommila as the young chap is fine but Samuel L. Jackson and Ray Stevenson are a scream.
Pitch Perfect Fri 27/3 ITV2 @ 21.00
A freshman student called Beca is pushed into an all woman singing group and to her surprise begins to enjoy it and finally appreciate college life. Then they enter a competition. Some will be sceptical (yes you lads) but its a film i guarantee you'll get sucked into. It's very entertaining and a brace of likable performances help immensely. Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow and especially Rebel Wilson bring the smiles. Quirky, goofy, feelgood stuff.
Florence Foster Jenkins Fri 27/3 RTE2 @ 21.35
Florence Foster Jenkins was a rich New York heiress who only wanted one thing from life - to perform her songs onstage at Carnagie Hall. There was one issue though, Florence was a terrible singer. A very amusing and surprisingly moving look at what can be achieved when you have enough money. Meryl Streep is tremendous as the titular character, I really wish she'd do more comedy. Simon Helberg and Hugh Grant as the men in her life do decent work too.
Witness Fri 27/3 BBC1 @ 22.45
In a Philadelphia train station a young Amish boy witnesses a murder and now the killers are out for his blood. To protect him a cop goes undercover in the Amish community and learns their way of life. A fine, slowburn thriller from director Peter Weir that gives up a look at a way of life rarely seen onscreen, while hitting all the beats you'd expect a crime drama to hit. Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis work well together.
The Lost City Of Z Fri 27/3 BBC2 @ 23.05
The life and times of Sir Percival Wallace, a British army Colonel who was one of the first outsiders to explore the Amazon jungle, a place he rapidly became obsessed with. My favourite film of 2017. An old fashioned drama with an epic scope, that's full of wonder and amazement. Charlie Hunnam does career best work as Wallace and Sienna Miller, Robert Pattinson and Tom Holland back him up admirably.
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