Top 7 Must-Watch Films on TV This Week

Selection of the week: Wicked Small Messages

In a small coastal town, the main character Edith, played by Olivia Colman, starts receiving mean letters from an unknown person. People start suspecting her neighbor Rose, portrayed by Jessie Buckley, who is an outspoken Irish single mother. The comedy is set in the 1920s and highlights Colman's talent for using colorful language, as the insults in the letters start targeting everyone in the town. The story sends a message about how bullying and repression can lead to destructive behavior. However, it's the amazing performances of Colman and Buckley that really stand out in the show.

Nikki Amuka-Bird stars as the main character in Will Gilbey's fast-paced thriller, which reminds viewers of classic films like Rio Bravo and Assault on Precinct 13. In the movie, Amuka-Bird portrays a deputy sheriff who becomes stuck in her workplace when suddenly, armed attackers begin to strike. She is joined by her rebellious teenage son Monty, portrayed by Zack Morris, and a prisoner named Earl, played by Michael Socha. The movie keeps audiences on the edge of their seats as they try to figure out the motives of the assailants. While some parts of the story might be predictable, the direction is precise and the suspense is intense.

On Sunday, July 28th at 2:50pm and 10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere will be showing a new movie.

After the huge hit of The Sixth Sense, M. Night Shyamalan is back with another exciting story starring Bruce Willis. In this new superhero trilogy, Willis plays David, a security guard in a troubled marriage who realizes he is invincible after surviving a train accident. Samuel L. Jackson's character, Elijah, thinks David is meant to be a hero. The movie combines comic book-style elements with a relatable origin tale, making it a film worth remembering.

on TV: - Great news! There will be a movie on TV at 9pm on Sunday, July 28th.

The BBC is showing Stanley Kubrick's famous horror movie, which some say is a nod to Shelley Duvall. Duvall portrays Wendy, the spouse of Jack Nicholson's caretaker character who becomes more and more unstable. Her performance in the film has earned her the nickname of "scream queen." The story follows the family as they stay in a lonely hotel during the winter with their son, who has psychic abilities. The events they encounter are truly chilling and make for a thrilling viewing experience. The film is visually stunning and is meant to scare audiences, making it a movie that can be watched over and over again.

On Sunday, July 28th at 10pm, you can catch a show on BBC Two.

As Venice prepares to start charging entry fees for day visitors, watching David Lean's classic romance film "Summertime" from 1955 could become the perfect way to experience the beauty of the city. Lean creates beautiful and picturesque scenes that capture the heart of Katharine Hepburn's character, an independent American tourist who is more intrigued by the city itself than by the charm of local Rossano Brazzi. The love story between them, filled with a hint of sadness, highlights Hepburn's skill as an actress portraying a woman discovering new experiences later in life.

On Monday 29 July at 4.05pm, Talking Pictures TV will be airing a special segment.

Spike Lee's new movie is a nice change of pace from the intense "Do the Right Thing." "Mo' Better Blues" follows Bleek Gilliam, a trumpet player from Brooklyn, portrayed by Denzel Washington. His passion for music shapes his life as he tries to balance relationships with two women, Indigo and Clarke, and navigate a power struggle within his quintet, led by Wesley Snipes' Shadow. The film captures the complexity of Bleek's life and the vibrant world of Black jazz, with music composed by Lee's father and performed by the Branford Marsalis Quartet and Terence Blanchard.

Early in the morning on Wednesday, July 31st, at 4:25am, the movie channel Sky Cinema Greats will be showing a classic film.

The 1972 movie by Ingmar Bergman offers a harsh but cathartic emotional journey. The film takes place in a childhood house filled with dark, crimson colors, focusing on three sisters. One of them, Agnes, portrayed by Harriet Andersson, is slowly succumbing to a painful death. As they confront the impending loss, hidden realities about their suppressed existences come to light. Ingrid Thulin and Liv Ullmann, long-time collaborators of Bergman, deliver captivating portrayals as sisters Karin and Maria. This movie guarantees a gripping and profound viewing experience.

On Thursday, 1 August at 1:15pm, the movie "Sky Cinema Greats" will be shown.