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: Wicked (2024)
Available to rent / buy Sky Store
The Tony-winning musical epic about the untold story of the Witches of Oz makes its debut on the big screen, starring multi-award-winners Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Also starring Actor of the Week, Peter Dinklage.
2. FILM: X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
Available on Disney+
Fantasy action adventure starring Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Hugh Jackman and Actor of the Week, Peter Dinklage. With Charles Xavier and his X-Men struggling to deal with Sentinels, the robots that were created to hunt down mutants, he comes to the drastic decision to send Wolverine back in time in an attempt to change history and prevent catastrophe for both humans and mutants.
3. FILM: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021)
Available on Netflix
One-inch-tall, googly-eyed talking shell Marcel lives with his grandmother Nana Connie, who is in the early stages of dementia. Filmmaker Dean rents the house and becomes fascinated by the day-to-day activities of his tiny housemate. Animated comedy, directed by and starring Dean Fleischer Camp, with Thomas Mann, Rosa Salazar, and the voices of Jenny Slate and Isabella Rossellini.
4. FILM: How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)
Available on Amazon Prime
Animated adventure featuring the voices of Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler and Cate Blanchett. After five years during which time the Vikings and dragons have learned to live together, Hiccup discovers there's a threat to that peaceful status quo that needs to be faced.
5. FILM: Hope Springs (2012)
Tuesday 7th January, Sky Cinema Comedy, 9:40pm
Romantic comedy drama starring Tommy Lee Jones, Steve Carell and Meryl Streep. Kay and Arnold Soames have been married for over 30 years but they are now sleeping in separate rooms and barely communicate in an affectionate way. So when Kay reads a self-help book by Dr Feld, she decides to enrol them both in a week-long counselling session at his practice in Maine.
Available on Netflix
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."
7. FILM: Conclave (2024)
Available to rent/buy Amazon / Sky
When tasked with selecting a new Pope, a Cardinal finds himself at the centre of a winding conspiracy. Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci star.
Monday 6th January, ITV2, 5:55pm
Fantasy adventure starring Daniel Radcliffe. Harry Potter lives a miserable existence with his loathsome aunt and uncle. That is until he learns from a giant named Hagrid that he is the orphaned son of powerful wizards. Harry is offered a place at the prestigious Hogwarts boarding school for wizards and soon embarks on a new life filled with magic and mystery.
Stewart - ★★★★★
"A fantastic start to the series, really conveys the magic of the book very well and what a cast! It's maybe a little overlong but when there's so much to pack in from J.K. Rowling's story then it's forgivable. Great film."
9. Heartstopper
Streaming Netflix
LGBTQ+ romance between two British schoolboys, adapted by Alice Oseman from her webcomic and graphic novel.
10. FILMS: Avengers: Infinity War (2018) / Endgame (2019)
Streaming Disney+
Action adventure starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Josh Brolin and Actor of the Week, Peter Dinklage. 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."
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