What the students should watch this week to tie in with our drama activities!
THIS WEEK'S TOP 10 MIX UP THEATRE T.V. PICKS
How do you rate this week's picks?
1. FILM: Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024)
Available on BBCiPlayer
Animated comedy featuring the voice of Ben Whitehead. The dynamic duo get into a spot of bother when old nemesis Feathers McGraw hacks into Wallace's latest invention and sets out on a crime spree. With Wallace in the frame, it's up to Gromit to save the day. Can he outwit the diabolical penguin once again?
Sunday 29th December, BBC1, 3:45pm
Classic family musical starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. When trainee nun Maria begins to have doubts about her vocation, she leaves her convent in Salzburg to become governess to the seven children of Captain Von Trapp, a widower and retired naval officer. The spirited Maria instils a love of music in the children, but the family's happiness is threatened by the Nazi occupation of Austria.
3. FILM: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021)
Available on Netflix
One-inch-tall, googly-eyed talking shell Marcel lives with his grandmother Nana Connie, who is in the early stages of dementia. Filmmaker Dean rents the house and becomes fascinated by the day-to-day activities of his tiny housemate. Animated comedy, directed by and starring Dean Fleischer Camp, with Thomas Mann, Rosa Salazar, and the voices of Jenny Slate and Isabella Rossellini.
4. Christmas Animations
Available on More4
Christmas shorts including We're Going on a Bear Hunt, The Abominable Snow Baby, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, Mog's Christmas, The Snowman, Father Christmas, The Snowman and the Snowdog
5. FILM: Mary Poppins (1961)
New Year's Day, BBC1, 3:15pm
Classic musical fantasy starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. London banker George Banks's search for a no-nonsense nanny to take care of his two naughty and unhappy children comes unstuck when the practically perfect Mary Poppins and her magic umbrella glide into their lives. Featuring the classic songs Chim Chim Cheree, A Spoonful of Sugarand Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
Available on Netflix
Mystery thriller starring Robert Pattinson. When members of Gotham City's political elite are picked off by a serial killer, masked vigilante Batman - aka troubled young billionaire Bruce Wayne - investigates. In following the killer's carefully planted string of riddles, Batman is drawn into a murky conspiracy involving the city's criminal underworld, and finds himself targeted.
Daniel - ★★★★
"I’m a big fan of the Batman films but this was very different from the others. First Bruce Wayne was always quite quiet and melancholy and was very different from Christian Bale’s performance as the character. Aside from this the acting was enjoyable the action was terrific and the Riddeler was a great villain because he was scary and extremely smart and cunning. My favourite character was Batman and my second favourite was commissioner Gordon.
Overall this film was very enjoyable but was very different from the Dark Knight trilogy and other Batman films."
7. FILM: Conclave (2024)
Available to rent/buy Amazon / Sky
When tasked with selecting a new Pope, a Cardinal finds himself at the centre of a winding conspiracy. Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci star.
Tuesday 31st December, BBC1, 8:00pm
Action adventure starring Chadwick Boseman, Andy Serkis and Michael B Jordan. Following the death of his father, Prince T'Challa must prove himself worthy of leading the hidden, technologically advanced, African country Wakanda. When his American-raised cousin Erik arrives and challenges the throne, a battle ensues for the heart of the nation - and the right to bear the noble title of "Black Panther".
Jan (Age 12): ★★★★1/2
"Brilliant film! I really enjoyed watching it. T'challa and T'chaka were played perfectly. Most characters were great, but Klaue was weird. Killmonger was amazing, his personality was weird but it became clear in the end who he exactly was. Agent Ross was okay, Nakia was mid, Shuri was pretty good, and M'baku was kinda confusing, but he still was great.
I loved how wakanda was a hidden metropolis, how they hid themselves, and how reluctant they were to share all of their vibranium.
Overall, it was an amazing film, with few strange characters, and a brilliant superhero at the center of it all. Next I'm watching Avengers: infinity war."
9. Heartstopper
Streaming Netflix
LGBTQ+ romance between two British schoolboys, adapted by Alice Oseman from her webcomic and graphic novel.
10. FILMS: Avengers: Infinity War (2018) / Endgame (2019)
Streaming Disney+
Action adventure starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth and Josh Brolin. Intergalactic warlord Thanos has almost completed the weapon that will help him eliminate half of the universe's population. With "The Mad Titan" now headed to Earth, the estranged Avengers unite with the Guardians of the Galaxy and the people of Wakanda to fight to prevent a cataclysmic cosmic disaster.
Jan (Age 11): ★★★★★
"Amazing movie! I loved every second of it! My favourite characters in this film were Peter Parker ( Spider-Man), Tony Stark( Iron Man), Vision, Steve Rogers( Captain America), and Peter Quill( Star Lord). The last few scenes, in my opinion, were the best, as they were action-packed and full of drama. Thanos is a scary figure in this film, but Thor is incredibly powerful - he got closer to killing Thanos than any other Avenger or Gaurdian. The film was great all-round. There wasn't a moment i didn't enjoy watching. I am watching Ant man and the Wasp next, I hope it is going to be an awesome film!"
Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and the reunited heroes make a last stand against the evil Thanos after he wiped out half of all life in the galaxy. With the aid of old friends and new allies, they risk everything to restore order to the universe. Fantasy adventure, starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, and Josh Brolin.
Mylo (Age 13) - ★★★★★
"This film was very entertaining and was full of brilliant action filled scenes. I thoroughly enjoyed it and was intrigued by the plot that thickened with every minute that passed by. The film was filled with many sad moments but and had an end that left you wanting more but overall, I thought that this film was great."
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