Films On Freeview Today
We're No Angels- (1955)
11:00 - 13:10 - Film 4
Humphrey Bogart, Peter Ustinov and Aldo Ray are the three cons who escape from Devil's Island and intend to rip off French shopkeeper, Leo G Carroll, and his alluring wife, Joan Bennett in this unruly caper. Reunited with the director of Casablanca, Bogart isn't well matched with his co-stars or best suited to this sort of farce. And when the script turns all moralistic and gooey (with Bogart dressing up as Santa Claus and singing carols) you start looking around for Bing Crosby. A misjudgement for all concerned, as was the 1989 remake with Robert De Niro and Sean Penn.
Lady Hamilton- (0)
12:00 - 14:30 - Talking Pictures
1941. Drama. Directed by Alexander Korda. Stars Laurence Olivier, Vivien Leigh & Alan Mowbray. The historical story of the romance between Lord Nelson and Lady Emma Hamilton.
Fire Serpent- (2007)
13:00 - 14:50 - Horror Channel
A fearsome creature emerges from the sun intent on raining destruction upon mankind and burning the Earth to cinders, but firefighters and federal agents are determined to bring an end to the terror. Horror, starring Nicholas Brendon, Sandrine Holt and Randolph Mantooth.
Arrowhead- (1953)
13:10 - 15:20 - Film 4
A cavalry scout witnesses a series of raids by an Apache tribe that is supposedly in peace talks - but his superiors reject his story out of hand and dismiss him from duty. Continuing to spy on the tribe, he comes to suspect the chief's son is behind the attacks. Western, starring Charlton Heston, Jack Palance and Katy Jurado.
The Killer Nurse- (2014)
14:15 - 16:00 - Channel 5
Thriller starring Willa Ford and Brigid Brannagh. A young woman hires a carer to look after her father. But does the nurse she employs have a dark secret? (2014)
IWM: Target for Tonight - (0)
14:30 - 15:30 - Talking Pictures
1941. World War II documentary featuring the RAF on a bomber command raid over Germany from the expierience of Wellington bomber 'F is for Freddie'.
The Black Tent- (1956)
15:20 - 17:10 - Film 4
Brian Desmond Hurst proved with The Malta Story that he could spin a decent war yarn and with Simba that he could make the most of exotic locations. But he failed to bring those skills to bear on this contrived Second World War drama in which wounded officer Anthony Steel joins with Bedouin sheikh André Morell to confound the Nazis. The romance with Anna-Maria Sandri sits awkwardly alongside the action, while Donald Sinden's clipped bravado as Steel's brother occasionally borders on the comic. The script by Robin Maugham and Bryan Forbes is undistinguished, to say the least.
The Constant Husband- (1955)
15:30 - 17:15 - Talking Pictures
A man suffering from amnesia suddenly gets his memory back, and in the process realises he is married to seven women - a fact which sees him charged with bigamy. Comedy, starring Rex Harrison, Margaret Leighton, Cecil Parker and Kay Kendall.
Airplane vs. Volcano- (2014)
16:00 - 17:50 - Horror Channel
Disaster action with ex-Superman Dean Cain! When a commercial airliner is trapped by a ring of erupting volcanoes, will anyone on board the plane survive this flight into terror? (2014)
The Tall Stranger- (1957)
17:10 - 18:50 - Film 4
This routine wagon-train western is mainly of interest for reuniting the stars of Raoul Walsh's Colorado Territory, Joel McCrea and Virginia Mayo. This was one of the movies that Allied Artists (formerly the poverty-row studio Monogram) made to consolidate its A-feature reputation. However, despite the spurious grandeur achieved by filming in CinemaScope, the two leads look old and Thomas Carr's direction lacks focus. Louis L'Amour's source novel deserved a snappier screen adaptation than this.
Custer of the West- (1968)
17:15 - 20:00 - Talking Pictures
Historical biopic based on the life of the American cavalry commander who achieved military success during the Civil War, and was sent to seize land for the US Government, ultimately meeting his end at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Starring Robert Shaw, Mary Ure, Jeffrey Hunter, Ty Hardin and Lawrence Tierney.
The Huntsman: Winter's War- (2016)
18:50 - 21:00 - Film 4
Chris Hemsworth's Huntsman battles to keep the fabled magic mirror out of the wrong hands. Star-studded fantasy sequel with Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain. (2016)(109 mins) Also in HD
London Has Fallen- (2016)
21:00 - 22:05 - 5*
Action sequel starring Gerard Butler and Aaron Eckhart. Agent Mike Banning takes on a terrorist organisation as they attempt to assassinate the world's leaders. (2016)
The Girl on the Train- (2016)
21:00 - 23:15 - Film 4
(2016) Thriller starring Emily Blunt. A woman who became alcohol dependent after her life and marriage fell apart gets involved in a missing person case. Strong language/sex/violence.
The 6th Day- (2000)
21:00 - 23:20 - Horror Channel
Director Roger Spottiswoode provides another satisfying slice of science-fiction action for star Arnold Schwarzenegger in this fast-paced futuristic thriller. Exploring similar themes to Total Recall, it depicts the moral hell that could be unleashed if DNA tampering isn't properly regulated. When ex-fighter pilot Schwarzenegger discovers he has been illegally cloned, he embarks on a turbo-charged mission to get his identity back and expose the corrupt organisation behind the experiment. Even if the plot doesn't bear close scrutiny, the movie packs some surprise twists and builds to a chilling climax. Schwarzenegger looks a little too old and tired for the kick-ass lead, and his stiffly delivered, trademark one-liners often get in the way of the serious issues raised. Fortunately, heavyweight support from the likes of Robert Duvall and Michael Rooker is ample compensation. This is what sci-fi film-making should be about - dark speculation, a sense of wonder and ace special effects.
So Long at the Fair- (0)
22:00 - 23:45 - Talking Pictures
1950. Mystery. Director Antony Darnborough & Terence Fisher. Stars Jean Simmons, Dirk Bogarde, David Tomlinson. Two siblings visit Paris for the Great Exhibition of 1889 when one of them goes missing.
Enter the Dragon- (1973)
22:00 - 23:05 - ITV 4
The doyenne of American critics, Pauline Kael, once described Bruce Lee as "the Fred Astaire of martial arts", and he's at his balletic, brilliant best in this kung fu classic that, tragically, proved to be his last completed film. When his sister commits suicide rather than succumb to the henchmen of a ruthless master criminal, Lee leaves the Shaolin temple where he teaches kung fu and spiritual discipline to become a James Bond-like secret agent. When he arrives at an island fortress to take part in a notoriously brutal martial arts tournament, he finds himself having to smash an opium ring and a white slavery racket, as well as fight for his own life. Director Robert Clouse broadens the action from the intimacy of Lee's earlier movies, in the process producing a series of fast, furious, intricate and athletic fight scenes that, in the opinion of many aficionados, have yet to be bettered. John Saxon and Jim Kelly provide muscular support, but it's the Hong Kong cast that catches the eye, notably Yang Sze, who is still one of chop-socky's most hissable villains. It's clear from this why the Lee legend lives on.
Girls Trip- (2017)
22:00 - 00:25 - 4Seven
Crowd-pleasing comedy following four old college friends as they reconnect for a wild New Orleans weekend. With Regina Hall, Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah. (2017)(117 mins) Also in HD
London Has Fallen- (2016)
22:10 - 23:00 - 5*
Action sequel starring Gerard Butler and Aaron Eckhart. Agent Mike Banning takes on a terrorist organisation as they attempt to assassinate the world's leaders. (2016)
The Lost Boys- (1987)
23:00 - 00:00 - 5*
There's a nasty surprise in store for divorcee Dianne Wiest when she moves her family to a small town on the Californian coast. The local teenage gang is actually a pack of punk vampires with designs on her teenage sons (Jason Patric and Corey Haim). This quintessentially 1980s tale is a slick attempt to update the bloodsucking genre for the MTV generation, blending Hollywood glitz with pop culture references. Kiefer Sutherland's role as the charismatic leader of the vampires is an early career highlight - he makes being undead seem very cool. And the comic pairing of Coreys Haim and Feldman is an enjoyable counterpoint to the sometimes gory horror. While it's not quite as original or witty as it could have been, this unashamedly glossy take on vampire mythology has a clever script that's packed with twists, and builds to a surprisingly tense climax.
Jason Statham's Blitz- (2011)
23:05 - 00:05 - Channel 5
Crime thriller set in London starring Jason Statham and Paddy Considine. A maverick detective tries to track down a serial killer who has been targeting police officers. (2011)
Enter the Dragon- (1973)
23:10 - 00:10 - ITV 4
The doyenne of American critics, Pauline Kael, once described Bruce Lee as "the Fred Astaire of martial arts", and he's at his balletic, brilliant best in this kung fu classic that, tragically, proved to be his last completed film. When his sister commits suicide rather than succumb to the henchmen of a ruthless master criminal, Lee leaves the Shaolin temple where he teaches kung fu and spiritual discipline to become a James Bond-like secret agent. When he arrives at an island fortress to take part in a notoriously brutal martial arts tournament, he finds himself having to smash an opium ring and a white slavery racket, as well as fight for his own life. Director Robert Clouse broadens the action from the intimacy of Lee's earlier movies, in the process producing a series of fast, furious, intricate and athletic fight scenes that, in the opinion of many aficionados, have yet to be bettered. John Saxon and Jim Kelly provide muscular support, but it's the Hong Kong cast that catches the eye, notably Yang Sze, who is still one of chop-socky's most hissable villains. It's clear from this why the Lee legend lives on.
Victor Frankenstein- (2015)
23:15 - 01:25 - Film 4
The classic gothic horror gets a revamp as a medical student (James McAvoy) and his hunchback assistant (Daniel Radcliffe) let their imaginations run wild in the lab. (2015)(106 mins) Also in HD
The Devil's Candy- (2015)
23:20 - 00:55 - Horror Channel
When an artist and his family move into a house with a murky past, he is possessed by a dark force - but things get worse when the home's former occupant returns with horrifying intentions. (2015)
Fathom- (0)
23:45 - 01:45 - Talking Pictures
1967. Adventure. Directed by Leslie H. Martinson. Stars Anthony Franciosa, Raquel Welch & Ronald Fraser. In Spain, an American is recruited by intelligence agents to recover a H bomb detonator.
The Lost Boys- (1987)
00:05 - 00:55 - 5*
There's a nasty surprise in store for divorcee Dianne Wiest when she moves her family to a small town on the Californian coast. The local teenage gang is actually a pack of punk vampires with designs on her teenage sons (Jason Patric and Corey Haim). This quintessentially 1980s tale is a slick attempt to update the bloodsucking genre for the MTV generation, blending Hollywood glitz with pop culture references. Kiefer Sutherland's role as the charismatic leader of the vampires is an early career highlight - he makes being undead seem very cool. And the comic pairing of Coreys Haim and Feldman is an enjoyable counterpoint to the sometimes gory horror. While it's not quite as original or witty as it could have been, this unashamedly glossy take on vampire mythology has a clever script that's packed with twists, and builds to a surprisingly tense climax.
Jason Statham's Blitz- (2011)
00:10 - 00:55 - Channel 5
Crime thriller set in London starring Jason Statham and Paddy Considine. A maverick detective tries to track down a serial killer who has been targeting police officers. (2011)
Maniac- (2012)
00:55 - 02:40 - Horror Channel
A shy mannequin store owner leads a double life as a serial killer who scalps his victims and uses the hair to decorate his dummies. An artist asks him for help with a project and a friendship develops, but the relationship only feeds his desire to kill. Horror filmed entirely from the murderer's point of view, starring Elijah Wood and Nora Arnezeder.
Creepshow- (1982)
01:25 - 03:45 - Film 4
Night of the Living Dead director George A Romero and top terror writer Stephen King neatly capture the ironic spirit of those forbidden 1950s horror comics in this lively anthology of ghoulishly funny fear tales. Zombie fathers, green space fungus, caged ancient creatures and the walking dead come alive from the pages of a comic book thrown away by a concerned parent. The creepiest tale is a "man versus nature" allegory about a paranoid millionaire and millions of cockroaches. Anyone with an insect phobia, beware! Stylishly scary stuff.
D.O.A.- (1988)
01:45 - 03:45 - Talking Pictures
Thriller about a disillusioned college professor (Dennis Quaid) who wakes from a night of heavy drinking to discover that he has been poisoned with a slow-acting toxin. [HD] [1988] [AD,S]
Radius- (2017)
02:40 - 04:30 - Horror Channel
Intriguing sci-fi thriller. A man wakes from a car crash with amnesia and what's more anyone who comes into contact with him instantly dies. (2017)