Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

nights in

Screen Watch: Your guide to the best TV movies this week

Here are our picks of movies on TV and streaming platforms this week.

WE’VE BEEN SIFTING through the movie options available to watch on TV and streaming services over the week.

Your Period Drama Pick

My Cousin Rachel

  • Film Four at 8.50pm today

Searchlight Pictures UK / YouTube

A young Englishman plots revenge against his mysterious cousin, believing that she murdered his guardian. But his feelings become complicated as he finds himself falling under her spell. Directed by Roger Michell.

Your New Release Thriller Pick

Lou

  • Netflix

Netflix / YouTube

As a storm rolls in a young girl is kidnapped. Her mother (Jurnee Smollett) teams up with Lou, the unfriendly woman next door (Allison Janney) who has a mysterious past, to pursue the kidnapper. Directed by Anna Foerster.

Your Documentary Pick

The Sound of 007

  • Prime Video from Wednesday

Prime Video / YouTube

The theme songs from the James Bond films have become as iconic as the movies themselves over the years. This documentary looks at what it takes to create the sound of 007. Directed by Mat Whitecross.

Your Romantic Drama Pick

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

  • RTÉ 2 at 9.40pm on Friday

Netflix / YouTube

Free-spirited writer Juliet Ashton (Lily James), forms a life-changing bond with the eccentric Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, when she decides to write about the book club they formed during the occupation of Guernsey during World War II. Directed by Mike Newell.

Your Comedy Pick

21 Jump Street

  • RTÉ 2 at 9.15pm on Saturday

Sony Pictures Entertainment / YouTube

Two former high school foes turned rookie cops (Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum) can’t catch any serious action – until they’re assigned to pose as students and bust a drug ring inside their old alma mater. Living like teenagers again, they slip back into their adolescent selves and risk the case – and their friendship – with disastrous results. Directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller. 

Your Voice
Readers Comments
3
This is YOUR comments community. Stay civil, stay constructive, stay on topic. Please familiarise yourself with our comments policy here before taking part.
Leave a Comment
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.

    Leave a commentcancel