What's on T.V. Picks + Netflix / Amazon / Disney+
- Mix Up Theatre (Stewart)
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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?
Disney+
TOP 10 CHRISTMAS MOVIES # 1
Comedy starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern. Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister's wish to be free of his family is realised when they accidentally set off without him for a Christmas break in Paris. Suddenly finding himself home alone, Kevin's efforts to cope with the household chores are hindered by two inept criminals attempting a robbery.
Jan (Age 11) - ★★★★1/2
"A brilliant family movie! The highlights of this movie for me were; Kevin shoplifting, Kevin getting pizza, Kevins first encounter with the wet bandits, Kevins fight back against the wet bandits (his second encounter with the wet bandits), and Kevin's family reunion. My favourite character as might have guessed is Kevin, because he was funny and adventurous all at the same time. My favourite part of the film was Kevin first realising that he was home alone. I will watch Home Alone 2 soon so I hope that it's just as good as Home Alone (1) or better!"
TOP 10 CHRISTMAS MOVIES
'#1 Short - The Abominable Snow Baby - available on More4
2. FILM: Elf (2003)
Tuesday 16th December, Sky Showcase, 7:00pm
TOP 10 CHRISTMAS MOVIES #5
Seasonal comedy fantasy starring Will Ferrell and James Caan. Raised by Santa's helpers at the North Pole, human infant Buddy matures into a strapping adult and outgrows his cramped surroundings. His resultant determination to find his real father, Walter, sends Buddy on an exciting trip to New York.
3. FILMS: Avengers: Infinity War / Endgame (2018 / 2019)
Disney+
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!"
Avengers: Endgame
Daniel (Age 12) - ★★★★★
"Avengers Endgame is one of the best movie I've ever watched.
It has amazing characters and a brilliant ending.
My favourite character was Captain America with Thanos being a close second.
Overall it is one of the best movies and the Marvel movie to end all Marvel movies.
I would recommend to any viewer of any age."
4. FILM: Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
Sunday 14th December, Channel 4, 4:45pm
Christmas fantasy starring Richard Attenborough and Elizabeth Perkins. Going against the wishes of her divorced mother, a sceptical young girl asks a mysterious department-store Santa Claus for the family she has always wanted.
TOP 10 CHRISTMAS MOVIES
5. FILM: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Sunday 14th December, ITV2, 6:55pm
Comedy fantasy starring Jim Carrey. It's Christmas in Whoville and preparations are well under way. Meanwhile, up in his mountain lair, cold-hearted hermit the Grinch sits alone resenting the Whovians' happiness. But then he's befriended by a little girl.
Sophie (Age 10): ★★★★★
"This movie is so magical and really gets you in the Christmas spirit. There is a lovely message in the film about the true meaning of Christmas and I love the music in it as well. My favourite part is when the Grinch sings his song."
TOP 10 CHRISTMAS MOVIES
Netflix
In 1980s Indiana, a group of young friends witness supernatural forces and secret government exploits. As they search for answers, the children unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries.
Season 4:
Daniel - ★★★★★
"Stranger things season four was amazing.
It had great action with good drama and amazing characters. One of my favourite parts of it is that there is always multiple stories going on at once in different parts of the world. I also thought that it had a few plot twists which were extremely surprising. My favourite character by a lot is Steve because he is funny and really cool.
Over all stranger things season 4 was a great season with action, comedy and drama."
7. FILM: Jingle All the Way (1996)
Wednesday 17th December, Film4, 4:55pm
Seasonal comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Young Jamie Langston wants a "Turbo Man" toy for Christmas, but his father Howard is too wrapped up in work to remember his son's request. Until Christmas Eve, that is, when Howard's furious wife sends him on a desperate quest to bring home the last Turbo Man in Minneapolis - whatever it takes.
TOP 10 CHRISTMAS MOVIES
Saturday 13th December, ITV, 10:25pm
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."
9. FILM: Oppenheimer (2023)
Netflix
Biographical drama starring Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt. During the Second World War, American physicist J Robert Oppenheimer and fellow scientists race against time to develop an atomic bomb before the Nazis. But, during the 1950s Red Scare, his name is dragged through the mud by US officials. From Director of the Week, Christopher Nolan.
Stewart - ★★★★★
"It's a phenomenal movie, grand scale epic storytelling from a filmmaker at the top of his game alongside an outstanding cast lead by Murphy's brilliant performance."
Amazon Prime
Bane, an imposing terrorist, attacks Gotham City and disrupts its eight-year-long period of peace. This forces Bruce Wayne to come out of hiding and don the cape and cowl of Batman again.
Daniel (Age 12) - ★★★★★
"The ending to this film was unmatched by any other film I’ve seen."
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