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: Spellbound (2024)
Available on Netflix from Friday 22nd November
Spellbound follows the adventures of Ellian, the tenacious princess who must go on a daring quest to save her family and kingdom after a mysterious spell transforms her parents, the King and Queen of Lumbria, into monsters. Animated musical fantasy film starring Rachel Zegler, John Lithgow, Javier Bardem and Actor of the Week, Nicole Kidman.
ACTOR OF THE WEEK - Nicole Kidman
2. FILM: Paddington (2014)
Available on Netflix
Comedy starring Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Actor of the Week, Nicole Kidman, and featuring the voice of Ben Whishaw. A young bear from Peru with a love of all things British travels to London, but he soon finds himself lost and alone. He's taken in by the kind Brown family; however, not everyone in the big city is quite so welcoming.
3. FILM: The Others (2001)
Available on ITVX
Period horror thriller starring Actor of the Week, Nicole Kidman. In a remote mansion on the Channel Island of Jersey at the end of the Second World War, Grace is praying for news of her husband, who has been declared missing in action. Her children have an allergy to sunlight and cannot leave the house, so Grace advertises for some home help. Three people respond to her request, but their arrival coincides with a series of sinister occurrences.
4. FILM: The Piano Lesson (2024)
Available on Netflix from Friday 22nd November
Drama based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by August Wilson, starring Samuel L Jackson, John David Washington and Danielle Deadwyler.
5. FILM: Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
Available on Disney+
Science-fiction adventure starring Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Daisy Ridley. Thirty years after the civil war, the sinister First Order is trying to take over the galaxy and all that stands in their way is the Resistance, led by General Leia. Efforts by both sides to find a map to Luke Skywalker draw desert scavenger Rey and ex-stormtrooper Finn into the fight.
Jan (Age 11) - ★★★★1/2
"One of my favourite Star Wars movies so far! The best bits were; Finn ditching being a storm trooper to become part of the resistance, Finn first getting a name, Finn first meeting Rey, Finn and Rey first meeting Han Solo and Chewbacca, Han solo's reunion with the millennium falcon. Other good scenes were; Han and Leia's reunion, the revealing that kylo ren is actually Han's son, kylo ren vs han solo, han solo's death, kylo ren vs finn, kylo ren vs Rey, and finally R2-D2's map to Skywalker.
'My favourite character top 3 of this movie' is;
1. Finn
2. Han
3. Rey
Finn had a funny kind of chaotic bold confidence in him which I really enjoyed. Han solo is just as good as he was in star wars episode 6 return of the jedi (which is perfect) even though he's a bit older. Rey was quite strange and full of mystery to me, that was what made me want to watch her more.
Overall a brilliant movie, which I would recommend to anyone who loves Marvel or DC. I am sorry if you wasted your time on reading this very long review. I hope that star wars episode 8 the last jedi will be just as good (maybe a bit less dramatic) as this star wars episode."
6. 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."
7. FILM: Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger (2024)
Sunday 17th November, BBC2, 10:00pm
Documentary celebrating the life and career of film-making duo Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger, whose partnership produced some of Britain's finest and most distinctive films, including The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, A Matter of Life and Death, Black Narcissus and The Red Shoes. Presented by Martin Scorsese, who befriended Powell in the 1970s.
8. Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes
Thursday 21st November, Sky Arts, 10:00pm
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.
9. Dune: Prophecy
Monday 18th November, Sky Atlantic, 9:00pm
Epic sci-fi prequel starring Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel and Mark Strong.
Friday 22nd November, BBC1, 10:40pm
The host is joined by Oscar-winner and Actor of the Week, Nicole Kidman, who discusses starring in erotic thriller Babygirl. Actress and singer Cynthia Erivo chats about playing the Wicked Witch of the West in Wicked, while Happy Valley star James Norton promotes his new film Joy, which tells the story of the inception of IVF. Comedian and Strictly star Chris McCausland talks about his stand-up show Yonks!, while American singer-songwriter Benson Boone performs Beautiful Things from his album Fireworks & Rollerblades.
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