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?
Available on Sky Cinema
MIX UP THEATRE TOP 20 MOVIES: #4
Epic sci-fi drama starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. With the evil Harkonnen family back in charge of Arrakis, deposed heir Paul Atreides and his mother have taken refuge with the native Fremen in the planet's perilous desert wasteland. Paul becomes close with Fremen warrior Chani and begins to demonstrate powers that persuade her people to aid in the young man's plan to avenge his father and take back control.
Stewart - ★★★★★
"A stunning sci-fi that continues on the world building, fantastic visuals, effects, costumes, production design etc and the cast are all fantastic - totally rooting for Zendaya and Austin Butler is a wicked new villain. Loved it! Though it is pretty long!"
2. FILM: My Cousin Rachel (2017)
Monday 25th November, Film4, 6:50pm
Romantic mystery based on Daphne du Maurier's novel, starring Rachel Weisz and Sam Claflin. When Philip's cousin dies before his time, he blames the death on the man's wife, Rachel. But meeting the enigmatic widow complicates Philip's quest for revenge and, as he becomes drawn into her seduction, Philip begins to question whether Rachel's true motive is to win back her late husband's estate.
3. The Great British Bake Off
Tuesday 26th November, Channel 4, 8:00pm
The three finalists bake delicate scones, prepare a quintessential afternoon tea and create a hanging tiered celebration cake as a centrepiece for a summer garden party. Alison Hammond and Noel Fielding encourage the bakers, while judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith taste their efforts - but only one can be crowned the winner.
4. FILM: Spellbound (2024)
Available on Netflix
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 Nicole Kidman.
5. FILM: The Piano Lesson (2024)
Available on Netflix
Drama based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by August Wilson, starring Samuel L Jackson, John David Washington and Danielle Deadwyler.
6. 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."
7. 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."
8. Only Child
Friday 29th November, BBC1, 9:30pm
Richard decides the time has come to declutter his father's house of all his junk, but Ken has suspicions over his son's true motives. The arrival of local handyman Mr Oddjob, Richard's former school adversary Craig, complicates matters further as chaos commences. Comedy, starring Gregor Fisher and Greg McHugh
9. Dune: Prophecy
Monday 25th November, Sky Atlantic, 9:00pm
After receiving word about events on Salusa Secundus, Valya brings Theodosia to the Imperial House to help manage the situation. Meanwhile, Desmond makes a confession to Emperor Corrino, Tula reluctantly enlists Lila for a vital mission, and distrust swirls around Keiran Atreides, the sword master for House Corrino
Friday 29th November, BBC1, 10:40pm
The host is joined by actress and singer Cher, talking about her autobiography Cher: The Memoir, Part One. Also on the sofa is Michael Fassbender, currently playing a covert CIA agent in TV series The Agency, double Oscar nominee Keira Knightley, who is appearing in Christmas spy thriller Black Doves and actor Josh Brolin, who discusses his book From Under the Truck: A Memoir. Plus, Jalen Ngonda performs his current single Anyone in Love.
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