Starring Sylvester Stallone, the movie was an influence on 2011’s Drive.
Looking to kick back and relax after a long day? Why not check out one of the fine films on the box this evening.
Here’s what’s on.
Cobra – ITV 4 – 9pm
Sylvester Stallone writes and stars in our pick for tonight. He plays Lieutenant Marion “Cobra” Cobretti, a tough-on-crime cop who must protect the only surviving witness to a strange murderous cult with far-reaching plans.
While panned by critics upon release, the movie has gone on to be a cult favourite thanks to its sleek style, over-the-top action and pulpy dialogue, the latter best exemplified by Cobra’s catchphrase: “You’re a disease and I’m the cure.”
One notable fan of Cobra is filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn of Drive fame. In the latter, Ryan Gosling’s Driver often holds a toothpick in his mouth, a homage to the opening scene of Cobra where Stallone has a matchstick in his mouth.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – Sky Showcase – 9pm
The second in Peter Jackson’s iconic fantasy trilogy.
The Predator – Film Four – 9pm
This reboot of the action-horror franchise from director Shane Black (Iron Man 3, The Nice Guys) is flawed but contains some old school pleasures.
American Pie – Comedy Central – 9pm
Four teenage boys enter a pact to lose their virginity by prom night in this raunchy sex comedy.
Last Man Standing – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm
Bruce Willis stars in this cool remake of Akira Kurosawa’s samurai flick Yojimbo from filmmaker Walter Hill (The Warriors) which transplants the action from 19th century Japan to Prohibition-era Texas.
The Missing Children – RTÉ One – 10.15pm
This documentary features the stories of people who survived the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam in Galway.
Role Models – ITV 4 – 10.50pm
In this crude but very funny comedy, wild behavior forces a pair of energy drink reps (Paul Rudd, Seann William Scott) to enroll in a Big Brother program.
Superbad – Comedy Central – 10.55pm
“McLovin? What kind of a stupid name is that, Fogell? What, are you trying to be an Irish R&B singer?”
American Ultra – Film Four – 11.10pm
This underrated action-comedy centres on a young stoner (Jesse Eisenberg) who discovers he was part of a secret government program and is a sleeper agent. Kristen Stewart co-stars.
LISTEN: You Must Be Jokin’ podcast – listen to the latest episode now!
