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20th Aug 2022

A gripping legal thriller is among the movies on TV tonight

Stephen Porzio

The ’90s movie stars Matthew McConaughey, Samuel L. Jackson and Sandra Bullock.

The weekend is here which means more time to watch movies and shows.

In keeping with that, JOE recommended a few series to seek out over the coming days in the video below.

However, if you still need more things to watch, here are the movies you can check out on TV this Saturday (20 August).

The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! – Comedy Central – 9pm

This parody of police procedurals starring Leslie Nielsen (Airplane!) remains one of the funniest spoof movies of all time.

Lethal Weapon 2 – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm

Danny Glover and Mel Gibson return in this buddy cop action sequel.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle – Film4 – 9pm

A reboot of the ’90s kids favourite featuring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

First Knight – Great! Movies Classic – 9pm

Richard Gere and Sean Connery lead the cast of this ’90s medieval film based on Arthurian legend.

Peppermint – Virgin Media Two – 9pm

Jennifer Garner is out for vengeance in this vigilante action thriller from the director of Taken.

Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Movie – RTÉ One – 9.25pm

Mrs. Brown (Brendan O’Carroll) headed to the big screen with this 2014 comedy movie.

The Avengers – RTÉ Two – 9.45pm

The one where Black Widow, Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man and Thor all teamed up for the first time.

Deadpool 2 – Channel 4 – 10pm

Ryan Reynolds returns as the merc with a mouth in this solid superhero sequel.

Kill Bill: Vol 2 – Sky Showcase – 10pm

The second part of filmmaker Quentin Tarantino’s excellent martial arts epic.

Monster’s Ball – TG4 – 10.40pm

The 2001 drama for which Halle Berry won the Best Actress Oscar.

Rocky III – ITV4 – 11.05pm

Boxer Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) faces stiff competition from a powerful new contender (Mr. T) in this hit sports sequel.

Breakfast on Pluto – RTÉ One – 11.15pm

Following The Butcher Boy, writer-director Neil Jordan adapts another Patrick McCabe novel, this time with Cillian Murphy in the lead role.

The Lost Boys – Turner Classic Movies – 11.20pm

The ’80s vampire flick we’ve recommended many a time.

The Vigil – Film4 – 11.20pm

In this very creepy 2019 horror, a young man tasked with keeping vigil over a deceased member of his former Orthodox Jewish community becomes targeted by a malevolent spirit.

A Time to Kill – BBC One – 11.50pm

Our pick for tonight takes place in Mississippi and follows a young lawyer (Matthew McConaughey) and his legal team (including Sandra Bullock) who defend a black man (Samuel L. Jackson) accused of murdering two white men who raped his 10-year-old daughter.

Based on a novel by John Grisham (The Firm) and directed by Joel Schumacher – who also made The Lost Boys – A Time to Kill is a gripping legal thriller that boasts a number of strong performances, tense courtroom scenes and a great sense of place.

Queen & Slim – RTÉ2 – 12.15am

In this stylish crime drama, a young couple (Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith) go on the run after killing a police officer in self-defense during a traffic stop.

Foxtrot – BBC Two – 12.15am

This acclaimed Israeli drama follows a couple who are informed that their son, an Israel Defense Forces soldier, was killed in action.

Marnie – Sky Arts – 12.15am

One of legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock’s best movies, Marnie stars Sean Connery and Tippi Hedren.

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