Sky’s recent releases have been poor in quality, with titles such as Last Seen Alive, Black Site, Die In A Gunfight, and White Elephant all receiving negative reviews. This month, Stowaway and Shark Bait are two other terrible movies that await subscribers. With Sky’s recent price increases and addition of ads, it may be tempting for you to cancel your subscription to them. ..
This month has some decent movies to watch, as well as some new shows to check out on Sky and Now TV. ..
Here’s a quick recap of what we’re looking forward to in the coming days: -A major policy announcement from President Trump on Wednesday that will likely impact the economy and the job market -A major speech from House Speaker Paul Ryan on Thursday that will likely address the opioid crisis and other issues -The release of new data from the National Health Interview Survey on Friday that will provide insights into health trends in different parts of the country
2nd September
Belfast (2022)
Kenneth Branagh’s new coming-of-age story set in Belfast in the late 1960s is critically acclaimed. ..
The film follows young Buddy (Jude Hill) and his working-class family as they each deal with the changes to their neighbourhood during The Troubles. ..
Branagh’s passion project is both heartwarming and funny, and is guaranteed to make you reminisce about your own childhood if you lived in Northern Ireland during the time this film is set. ..
3rd September
Even Mice Belong In Heaven (2021)
When two mortal enemies – a mouse and a fox – wind up in Heaven after suffering an unfortunate accident, they find themselves forced to put their differences aside and become the best of friends. This Czech animation is a small but big-hearted tale about the power of friendship and the importance of being kind to others, regardless of differences. ..
4th September
Monstrous (2022)
Christina Ricci stars in this 1950s-set tale about a traumatized young mother who flees from her abusive ex-husband with Cody, her 7-year-old son, in tow. They settle in a new lakeside home but when monsters of a very different kind start to threaten their peaceful existence, they realize their lives may still be in danger. When Christina Ricci and her son Cody move to a new house on the shores of a beautiful lake, they begin to feel at peace. But when strange things start happening - like the water turning blood red - they realise that their new home may not be as safe as it seems. With the help of Cody’s friend Tommy, Christina must find out what’s behind the terrifying events and protect her son before it’s too late. ..
This supernatural thriller is full of surprises, but if you’re a horror fan, you might be disappointed to know that it’s not very scary.
Mind Over Murder
This documentary series tells the story of six people who were exonerated of the murder of Helen Wilson, a 68-year-old grandmother from Beatrice, Nebraska. When new DNA evidence came to light, they were exonerated of the crime even though five of them originally confessed to the murder. The filmmakers track their case from the initial murder investigation right through to the events that happened after they were released from prison.
5th September
1972 – Munich’s Black September
On September 5, 1972, nine Israeli athletes and a West German police officer were killed by Palestinian terrorists at the Munich Olympics. This documentary tells the story of this tragedy and its aftermath. ..
9th September
The 355 (2022)
Simon Kinberg’s action thriller “X-Men: Apocalypse” failed to live up to early expectations, with critics agreeing that the talented female cast deserved a better script. There are a few exciting set pieces, but they don’t come together to form a cohesive story. ..
10th September
Last Looks (2021)
When ex-cop Charlie Hunnam drops out of society to live a quiet existence in a woodland cabin, his peaceful life is disrupted when his former lover Lorena pulls him out of retirement to investigate a case involving the murdered wife of eccentric TV star Alastair Pinch. Lucy Fry, Rupert Friend, and Clancy Brown also star in this twisty crime thriller from The Pentaverate director Tim Kirkby.
11th September
Stowaway (2022)
Bella Denton inherits a yacht after her father dies. She quickly begins to regret her inheritance prize when the boat is taken over by a gang of crooks looking for some hidden money. Ruby Rose stars as Bella Denton, a young woman who inherits a yacht after her father dies. After climbing aboard for a night of passion with a guy she meets at a bar, she quickly begins to regret her inheritance prize when the boat is taken over by criminals looking for some hidden money. ..
This movie could have been a female take on Under Siege but instead, it’s a soggy thriller that should have been thrown overboard at the early draft stage. A laughable script and wooden acting are just two of this waterlogged movie’s problems. ..
16th September
Marry Me (2022)
Kat Valdez is about to marry her dream man, Charlie. She’s been waiting for him for months and when she sees him in the crowd, she decides to take the chance. She meets him and they fall in love right away. However, her wedding dreams start to crumble when Bastian starts to be unfaithful to her. Kat has a few relatives who worry about her marriage prospects but she decides to take matters into her own hands and marry Charlie anyway.
Lopez is back in rom-com territory again and if you’re a fan of the star and the genre, you might enjoy this one. If you’re not a fan, however, this might be one that you say “I don’t” to!
Vampire Academy: Season 1
Two young women complete their education at St. Vladimir’s Academy in preparation for a life within a royal vampire society. They are joined in school by their guardians-in-training, which is a good thing as their lives are constantly in danger from the Strigoi vampires who want to destroy them. The movie version of Meade’s novels was terrible so here’s hoping this steamy new vampire series is better than that bloodless effort.
17th September
Mona Lisa And The Blood Moon (2021)
From the director of A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night and The Bad Batch comes this fantastical tale about a struggling single mother called Bonnie (Kate Hudson) who befriends asylum escapee Mona Lisa Lee (Jeon Jong-seo), a young girl with psychic powers. Using Mona Lisa’s telekinetic ability, Bonnie and her daughter start to make some money, but their luck starts to run out when they get caught up in a crime spree. ..
21st September
This England: Season 1
Boris Johnson stars in this dramatic retelling of events covering his first few months in power. He had a lot to deal with, not least the Covid-19 pandemic, and Michael Winterbottom’s series provides a closer look inside the corridors of power and the ways in which Boris handled the escalating pandemic situation. ..
22nd September
After Yang (2022)
Jake’s life is passing before his eyes as he tries to fix Yang and learn more about his own past. He discovers that he was once a soldier in the war against the aliens, and that his wife was also a casualty. He also learns that Mika is his daughter and that she has been keeping all of this hidden from him.
This is a story of how life can be easy to miss out on the important things in life as time passes. The protagonist, a young man, reflects on the things that make him happy and how they can be easily taken for granted. He reflects on the importance of family, friends, and spending time with nature. He also reflects on the importance of learning new things and growing old.
23rd September
Uncharted (2022)
Despite the many delays that Uncharted suffered from during the journey to the big screen, many suspected this movie would be another failure. Thankfully, it’s not the disaster that some predicted, largely thanks to Tom Holland who turns in a good performance as Nathan Drake, the young explorer that travels the globe in search of treasure and adventure.
The movie is a prequel to the video games, not an adaptation of any of the titles. It’s never as entertaining as the Indiana Jones movies that the game developers were presumably inspired by but it’s still a fun movie, with enough action sequences and puzzle moments to satisfy those who have enjoyed Sony’s gaming franchise.
24th September
Shark Bait (2022)
The five spring breakers find themselves stranded on shark-infested waters after a game of ‘jetski chicken’ goes horribly wrong. Do they become shark bait? As they presumably forgot to bring shark repellant and an ounce of common sense with them, you can probably guess what happens next. Eschewing the practical effects of Spielberg’s Jaws for bad CGI instead, this is yet another Sharknado movie that ranks alongside Sharknado, 47 Meters Down, The Meg, and Jaws IV: The Revenge for sheer awfulness.
30th September
Georgetown (2019)
When Ulrich Mott (Christoph Waltz) marries Elsa Breht (Vanessa Redgrave), he doesn’t love her because he cares about her; he loves the opportunity to get a foothold in American high society. When she later turns up dead, her daughter (Annette Bening) suspects Mott of murder. The case quickly becomes a mystery, and Mott must figure out who killed his wife and why.
The movie is based on a true story and while it doesn’t quite grip as it should, the talented actors at the core of this tale make up for any weaknesses in the script. The movie is loosely based on a true story and while it may not be as exciting or well-made as it could be, the talented cast at its heart makes up for any deficiencies.
Also Streaming…
The eleventh season of the hit show, “Forged in Fire,” premieres on October 12th. The season will be packed with action and adventure, as the characters fight to save their world from an evil force. ..
The Slow Mo Guys embark on their biggest adventures yet in Season 1 of the hit series. From chasing down fast cars to filming the world’s fastest animals, these guys have their hands full as they explore all sorts of crazy and dangerous stunts. ..
The second season of TrollsTopia is set to air on July 12th. The new episodes will follow the trolls as they continue to navigate their way through the world, and face new challenges. ..
Bill Clinton was the 44th president of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001. He was a Democrat who won the popular vote in both of his terms, but lost in the Electoral College to George W. Bush. Clinton is most famous for his time as President of the United States, during which he presided over a period of dramatic change and growth in American society. He also played a significant role in creating and implementing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which helped to increase economic opportunities for both Canada and Mexico.
The sixth season of the Russell Howard Hour will air on BBC Two from Monday to Friday at 10pm. The show will be hosted by Russell Howard and will feature a mix of stand-up, sketches, and interviews with celebrities. ..
In the first season of Britain’s Greatest Obsessions, viewers follow the lives of five people who are obsessed with something. From food to fashion, from celebrity gossip to history, these individuals explore their passions in depth and share their unique insights with the nation. ..
After a successful first season, the Buzzcocks are back for another season of shenanigans. This time around, they’re joined by a new band of friends, the Pussycats. But even with new friends, the Buzzcocks will still be trying to get their act together and make it big in the music industry.
