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: Romeo + Juliet (1996)
Friday 14th March, BBC1, 10:40pm
Director Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of Shakespeare's romantic tragedy, starring Actor of the Week, Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes. In Verona Beach, teenagers Romeo and Juliet meet by chance and fall in love. They plan to marry secretly because of the hostility between their families, the Montagues and the Capulets. But when Romeo kills Juliet's cousin in a gang fight and is banished, his plan to be reunited with his intended goes tragically wrong.
ACTOR OF THE WEEK - Leonardo DiCaprio
2. FILM: Catch Me If You Can (2002)
Tuesday 11th March, Great! Movies, 9:00pm
Comedy drama, based on the true story of conman Frank Abagnale Jr, starring Actor of the Week, Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks. Shattered by the news that his parents are divorcing, 16-year-old Frank runs away to New York. For six years he lives a life of fraud, cashing over $2 million in bad cheques while impersonating an airline pilot, a paediatrician and a lawyer, and always staying one step ahead of tenacious FBI agent Carl Hanratty.
3. FILMS: Captain America Movies (2011 - 2019)
Available on Disney+
Jan (Age 12): ★★★★1/2
" I really enjoyed this film, the film was set during the 1940s. The highlights for me were; Steve Rogers trying (and failing) to get into the U.S. army, he takes part in a project and becomes Captain America after finally getting a place in the army. Steve also had a friend (Bucky Barnes) who was in the US military, Steve soon learns Bucky is either dead or held captive by HYDRA (the Nazi division for science). HYDRA is led by the power-hungry Red Skull, who plans to conquer all the planet for himself, including Nazi Germany. This plot is very thrilling to watch!
'My Favourite character top 3 of this movie' is:
1. Howard Stark (he was absolutely hilarious)
2. Steve Rogers
3. Bucky Barnes
Overall a great film, with amazing characters, and dramatic scenes (a bit over-dramatic at times). I recommend this movie to anyone who likes action-adventure films."
Jan (Age 12): ★★★★1/2
"I really enjoyed this movie, it was unrealistic at times, which is not something that I like. This film brought together Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Captain America, Agent Barton, and agent Romenoff, to create a group of heroes, The Avengers. I loved the arguing between The Avengers, it was hilarious. The brother of Thor, Loki, came with an army of extraterrestrials to conquer Earth, with The Avengers split apart and Nick Fury constantly disagreeing with the 'council', Earth needs saving. There were quite funny moments in the film, I really enjoyed them. 'My Favourite character top 3 of this movie' is:
1. Hulk (Bruce Banner)
2. Iron Man (Tony Stark)
3. Captain America (Steve Rogers)
'The Avengers' is the last movie in phase one of MCU, Iron Man 3 kicks off phase two, hopefully it's just as good as this film!"
Jan (Age 12): ★★★★★
"Perfect movie for me!!!!!! Steve Rogers is one of the best characters to come out of MCU. He's paired up with Natasha 'Black Widow' in this story, he also meets Sam 'Falcon'. The action in this movie is great; the elevator fight is amazing and the last fight between captain america and the winter soldier is stunning!! Nick Fury's "death" was also pretty cool. The explosions and gunfire were really realistic as well. My favourite characters were:
1. Falcon
2. Captain America
3. Nick Fury
Overall, this was a great film which I will probably watch multiple times... Soon I will be watching 'Gaurdians of the Galaxy', hopefully it's just as good as this film."
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Jan (Age 12): ★★★★★
"The best Marvel movie I have seen so far!! I loved the characters; Tony Stark was great, Steve Rogers was cool, Thor was good, Natasha Romanoff was mediocre, Bruce Banner was okay, Clint Barton was awesome, Wanda was amazing, Pietro was cool, and Vision was brilliant!!! Ultron was weird, he was funny, overdramatic, and was everywhere... He had hundreds of bodies... It was creepy. The first scene was by far the best, I haven't seen this film before this review yet I still am familiar with what happens in this iconic part of the movie.
I love this film, I can't wait to watch Ant-Man next:)"
Captain America: Civil War
Jan (Age 12): ★★★★★
" I loved this film!!! I really enjoyed Iron man and Captain America clashing it was brilliant! Black Panther entering the MCU for the first time was amazing, I think he is my favourite marvel hero, Spiderman was also awesome. I was kinda sad when I realised that Thor and Hulk wouldn't be in this film. The original avengers; Hulk, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor, aren't the only ones. The new avengers are; Spiderman, Black Panther, Falcon, Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Ant-Man, Thor, and War Machine.
I don't want to ruin the movies for anyone so I won't say too much, but I will say that this film has the best action scenes I have seen so far. Next I'm watching Doctor Strange."
Avengers: Infinity War
Jan (Age 12): ★★★★★
"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!"
Avengers: Endgame
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."
4. The Life and Death of Christopher Lee
Sunday 9th March, Sky Arts, 9:40pm
Peter Serafinowicz narrates a portrait of Christopher Lee's life, visiting everything from his wartime experiences to his role as Dracula through archival footage.
5. FILM: Memento (2000)
Thursday 13th March, Film4, 11:00pm
Thriller starring Guy Pearce and Carrie-Anne Moss. Leonard Shelby is determined to avenge his wife, but is hampered by short-term memory loss following a blow to the head. Forced to record everything with copious notes, Polaroid photographs and even tattoos, Leonard's obsession leads him into a world where no one can be trusted.
6. Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes
Available on Sky Documentaries
Uncover the complex life and vulnerability of Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor, with the late star's own voice telling her story of lifelong fame and public scrutiny.
7. David Frost Vs.
Sunday 9th March, Sky Documentaries, 9:00pm
The interviewer's encounter with actress and campaigner Jane Fonda, during her protests about the Vietnam War.
8. The Americas
Sunday 9th March, BBC1, 6:15pm
A look at Mexico's extraordinary animal behaviours and environments. Featuring pygmy owls guiding chicks from their nest during daylight hours, orcas using complex team strategies to hunt dolphins, and orchid bees gathering up to 40 different scent. Cameras also venture into caves that are less explored than the moon.
9. National Theatre Live: Frankenstein
Tuesday 11th March, Sky Arts, 9:00pm
Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein's bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the Creature determines to track down his creator. Classic horror tale, directed by Academy Award-winner Danny Boyle and featuring Benedict Cumberbatch as the creature and Jonny Lee Miller as Victor Frankenstein
10. FILM: Groundhog Day
Streaming Sky Cinema
Comedy fantasy starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. Cynical TV weatherman Phil Connors is sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day festival at a small town in Pennsylvania. Stranded by a snowstorm, which he failed to predict, Phil wakes up the following morning to discover that it's still the day before, and it slowly dawns on the world-weary forecaster that he'll never have to worry about tomorrow.
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