On Screens This Week!

1 Apr 2025

36th Edition | March 2025 | Week 14

Get ready for another week of must-watch entertainment! We have curated an electrifying lineup of films and series which include captivating documentaries to pulse-pounding thrillers, heartfelt dramas, and laugh-out-loud comedies. Whether heading to the cinema, streaming from your couch, or diving into a nostalgic classic, there's something for everyone.

Dive into gripping documentaries, like the powerful War Paint: Women at War, the chilling true-crime mystery Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer, or the espionage-laced The Pigeon Tunnel.

In cinemas, experience the genre-bending thriller Restless, embark on an epic adventure with A Minecraft, or uncover the darkly comedic horror of Death of a Unicorn.

Streaming platforms are packed with emotional journeys, from the sweeping romance of Promised Hearts to the action-packed sea adventure Thandel.

Meanwhile, TV series lovers can binge on fresh series like The Divorce Insurance and Buried Hearts. Finally, we pay tribute to the late Richard Chamberlain with The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years, celebrating his unforgettable legacy.

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Week 13 2025

On Screens This Week!

25 Mar 2025

35th Edition | March 2025 | Week 13

Hello, movie lovers! This week’s On Screens This Week brings an exciting lineup of films, documentaries, and TV series across various genres.

Documentary enthusiasts will enjoy David Blaine: Do Not Attempt, Number One on the Call Sheet, celebrating Black excellence in Hollywood, and Con Mum, a quizzically fascinating real-life story.

In cinemas, don't miss the dark comedy Novocaine, action-packed L2: Empuraan, and horror film The Woman in the Yard. A Working Man offers thrilling conspiracy, while The End blends musical drama with sci-fi.

For streaming at home, check out Revelations for mystery and horror, Holland for a gripping thriller, and the family-friendly comedy Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip.

For binge-worthy TV, catch The Studio for Hollywood insights, sports drama in Go!, and psychological crime in MobLand. The Lady’s Companion mixes history, romance, and comedy, while This City Is Ours and Caught [Atrapados] provide intense crime drama.

In honour of Quentin Tarantino’s birthday on March 27th, we spotlight Reservoir Dogs, a groundbreaking gangster-heist thriller.

No matter what you’re in the mood for; suspense, action, laughs, or even a musical sci-fi fantasy, this week’s picks have it all. So, book your cinema tickets online, grab your popcorn buckets, snacks or queue up your watchlist, and settle in for an amazing week of fantastic storytelling. And don’t forget to raise a toast to Tarantino by revisiting Reservoir Dogs. Great cinema truly lasts a lifetime!

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Week 12 2025

On Screens This Week!

18 Mar 2025

34th Edition | March 2025 | Week 12

Get ready for amazing stories just waiting for you to discover. In this week’s edition, we have curated an impressive lineup of must-watch films, documentaries, and TV series that will captivate your interest.

This week’s standout documentaries are particularly powerful. "Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution" takes you on a profound journey through the historical fight for disability rights, while "You Are Not Alone: Fighting the Wolf Pack" delivers a haunting narrative of the 2016 San Fermín festival gang rape, sparking global protests and urgent conversations on justice and gender violence.

In cinemas, dive into the magical world of "Flow," a breathtaking animated adventure perfect for the whole family, or experience the enchanting reimagining of "Snow White" filled with music, romance, and fantasy. True crime fans will be riveted by "The Alto Knights," a riveting real-life gangster saga, while "Santosh" and "Armand" offer a thrilling plunge into mystery and psychological suspense. Don’t miss "Brief History of a Family," an intimate exploration of relationships that will tug at your heartstrings.

For those into TV series on major streaming platforms, get ready for "Adolescence" (Season 1), a dark psychological crime drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat. "The Residence" invites you into a clever blend of comedy and mystery within a whodunnit set in the White House, and animation enthusiasts will delight in "Goldie" (Season 1), a joyous family adventure. For films on streaming, enthusiasts can look forward to "A Thousand and One," a powerful crime drama exploring the themes of love, resilience, and survival in the vibrant heart of New York City.

In addition, don’t miss this week’s Iconic Actor & Film tribute celebrating the legendary Shashi Kapoor with the riveting classic "Deewaar." This action epic solidified his esteemed legacy in Indian cinema.

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Week 11 2025

On Screens This Week!

10 Mar 2025

33rd Edition | March  2025 | Week 11

Lights, camera, action! This week’s watchlist is filled with gripping thrillers, eye-opening documentaries, and nostalgic classics.

Dive into the creative mind of Geoff McFetridge, relive the high stakes hunt for Osama bin Laden, or unravel secrets in "Dope Thief" and "Blood Legacy."

On the big screen, you can enjoy espionage in "Black Bag," high-seas survival in "Last Breath," and indie gems like "Superboys of Malegaon." Animation lovers will be enchanted by "Ne Zha 2," while streaming options offer romance in "Picture This," action in "Suky," and dark comedy in "Bienvenidos a la Familia."

In our spotlight this week is "Basic Instinct," celebrating the ever-iconic Sharon Stone.

The scriptwriters, producers, directors, cinematographers, actors, costume designers, sound technicians, set designers, editors, and distributors have all done their jobs. Now it’s your turn to show up, sit back, and enjoy what has been offered!

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On Screens This Week!

31st Edition | February 4th Week

A new week means fresh stories to explore, and this lineup, as usual, has something for everyone! From powerful documentaries to thrilling dramas, heartwarming romances, and action-packed adventures, this week’s picks are not to be missed.

Step into history with “Soldiers of Song” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom: A Legacy Brought to Screen”, two compelling documentaries that celebrate music’s enduring impact. Dark comedy and drama collide in “My Dead Friend Zoe”, while “Attack on Titans: The Last Attack” delivers epic battles and stunning visuals.

For fans of music and dance, “The Last Showgirl” tells a poignant story of resilience, while “Dragon” and “Mazaka” bring humour, action, and heart to the mix.

Sports lovers can dive into “Running Point” and “A Thousand Blows”, each offering high-stakes competition and compelling characters. Meanwhile, “Berlin ER” takes viewers into the intense world of emergency medicine.

This week, we also pay tribute to the unforgettable Chadwick Boseman with “21 Bridges”, a gripping thriller that showcases his talent and commanding screen presence.

From music to sports, war to romance, and action to comedy, this week’s lineup is packed with must-watch entertainment. Ah, don’t forget, book your tickets, subscribe to streaming platforms that have what you wish to watch and enjoy or binge!

Documentaries

Music/Musical/War & Military

On Amazon, Prime Video

For big screen viewing, please check this link: 

https://www.soldiersofsongfilm.com/screenings

Ukrainian musicians of all genres, from metal to opera, transform their passion for music into devotion to their country in this moving documentary.

Beginning on the very first day of the Russian invasion, Soldiers of Song documents how the lives of its cast of Ukrainian musicians have irrevocably changed and how they use their musical talents to support themselves and their communities. The musician’s commitment to their craft reminds us of the real power art has and the impact of beauty under catastrophic circumstances.

Cast: Andriy Khlyvnyuk, Svetlana Tarabarova, Slava Vakarchuk, Kolya Serga

Cinegrapher: Vicky Markolefa

Editors: Julia Bolshinska & Kadim Tarasov

Director: Ryan Smith

Languages: English & Ukrainian

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3GGx-B1lvw

 

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History/Music/Drama

On Netflix

Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, George C. Wolfe and more share the heart, soul and history that brought August Wilson's timeless play to the screen.

Cast: Glynn Turman, Viola Davis, Denzel Washinton, Branford Marsalis, Colman Domingo, Ann Roth, Chadwick Boseman, August Wilson

Director: Nico Giles Wiggins

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Films In Cinemas

Comedy/Drama/Romance

After a devastating breakup, troubled student Ragavan abandons his studies and enters the dangerous world of financial fraud, pursuing wealth and power while becoming entangled in escalating deception.

Writers: Ashwath Marimuthu & Pradeep Ranganathan  

Cast: Pradeep Ranganathan, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Anupama Parameswaran, As

Director: Ashwath Marimuthu

Cert: 12A

Language: Tamil (With Subs)

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIBZlbJ7NUE

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Animation/Action/Drama/Fantasy

A colossal-sized omnibus film bringing together the last two episodes of Attack on Titan in the franchise's first-ever theatrical experience. After venturing beyond the walls and separated from his comrades, Eren finds himself inspired by this new truth and plots the "Rumbling," a terrifying plan to eradicate every living thing in the world. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, a motley crew of Eren's former comrades and enemies scramble to halt his deadly mission. The only question is, can they stop him?

Writer: Hajime Isayama

Cast: Ahnaf, Natsuki Hanae, Yoshimasa Hosoya

Director: Yuichiro Hayashi

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxO-L--OKmw

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Action/Comedy/Romance

Ramana, a single father from Vizag, raises his son Krishna with care, despite their playful clashes over unfulfilled wishes—Ramana longing for a daughter and Krishna for a mother. Both unexpectedly fall in love at the same time.  Their happiness is short-lived when they realize that both women are related, stirring family opposition. They are giving an ultimatum: only one wedding can happen, and they must decide who steps back.

Writers: Prasanna Kumar Bejawada & Sai Krishna

Cast: Murli Sharma, Ajay, Rao Ramesh, Sundeep Kishan, Ritu Varma

Director: Trinadha Rao Nakkina

Language: Telugu (Subs)

Cert: 12A

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRqEbxoOB4A

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Dark Comedy/Drama/War

(*General theatre release in the US from the 28th of February. Selected release in the UK at Glasgow Film Theatre Feb 28th – March 1st)

Merit, a U.S. Army Afghanistan veteran who is at odds with her family thanks to the presence of Zoe, her dead best friend from the Army. Despite the persistence of her VA group counsellor, the tough love of her mother and the levity of an unexpected love interest, Merit's cozy-dysfunctional friendship with Zoe keeps the duo insulated from the world. That is until Merit's estranged grandfather holed up at the family's ancestral lake house -- begins to lose his way and needs the one thing he refuses... help.

At its core, this is a buddy film about a complicated friendship, a divided family, and the complex ways in which we process grief.

Writers: Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, Cherish Chen & A.J. Bermudez

Cast: Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Morales, Ed Harris, Morgan Freeman, Utkarsh Ambudkar

Director: Kyle Hausmann-Stokes

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnnLG2Bps74

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Drama

When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, glamorous showgirl Shelly must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the life she has built as she plans her next act whilst also striving to repair the relationship with her daughter.

Writer:  Kate Gersten

Cast: Pamela Anderson, Brenda Song, Kieran Shipka, Dave Bautista, Jamie Lee Curtis

Director: Gia Coppola

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq8sBzi3rGY

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TV Series On Streaming

Drama/Boxing/History/Sport

Hezekiah and Alec, two friends from Jamaica, finds themselves thrust into the criminal underbelly of London's East End. Here they meet Mary Carr, Queen of an all-female criminal gang known as the Forty Elephants, and run afoul of Sugar Goodson, criminal kingpin and notorious boxer.

Writers: Ameir Brown, Insook Chappell, Harlan Davies, Yasmin Joseph & Steven Knight

Cast: Malachi Kirby, Stephen Graham, Erin Doherty, Francis Lovehall, James Nelson-Joyce, Jemma Carlton

Directors: Ashley Walters, Dionne Edwards, Katrin Gebbe, Nick Murphy, Tinge, Coky Giedroyc

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVVQ_Vc7nRM

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Drama

After her private life falls apart, a young doctor seeking a fresh start takes over the emergency room in Berlin's toughest, most chaotic hospital. Battling staff resistance and a run-down system, she must unite her maverick team to save lives.

Writers: Paulina Lorenz, Raquel Dukpa, Korbinian Hamberger, Viktor Jakovleski etc.

Cast: Haley Louise Jones, Slavko Popadic, Bernhard Schutz, Safak Sengul, Aram Tafreshian

Directors: Fabian Mohrke & Alex Schaad

Language: German (Subbed)

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXNlCOtVDnE

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Comedy/Sport/Basketball

When a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business. Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her sceptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community that she was the right choice for the job.

Writers: David Stassen, Ike Barinholtz, Brandon James Childs, Mindy Kaling & Elaine Ko

Cast: Kate Hudson, Drew Tarver, Isla Gordon, Scott MacArthur, Ness Gordon, Justin Hurtt-Dunley

Director: James Ponsoldt

Cert: TV-MA

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thA5bHMjOI4

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A TRIBUTE TO A STAR GONE TOO SOON

CHADWICK BOSEMAN

29/11/1976 – 28/08/2020

Crime/Action/Drama/Thriller

After uncovering a massive conspiracy, an embattled NYPD detective joins a citywide manhunt for two young cop killers. As the night unfolds, he soon becomes unsure of who to pursue -- and who's in pursuit of him. When the search intensifies, authorities decide to take extreme measures by closing all of Manhattan's 21 bridges to prevent the suspects from escaping.

Writers: Adam Mervis & Matthew Micael Carnahan

Cast: Chadwick Boseman, Sienna Miller, J.K Simmons, Stephan James, Keith David, Louis Cancelmi

Director: Brain Kirk

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmr3kD3Q0u0

FILMOGRAPHY

What Marvel Movies Look Like Behind the Scenes (2023)

Black Panther Wakanda Forever (2023)

Bonnie (2022)

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020)

Da 5 Bloods (2020)

21 Bridges (2019

Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Black Panther (2018)

Marshall (2017)

Message from the King (2016)

Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Gods of Egypt (2016)

9 Kisses (2014)

Perfect Day (2014)

Get on Up (2014)

Draft Day (2014)

42 (2013)

Heaven (2012)

The Kill Hole (2012

In Retrospect (2009)

Blood Over a Broken Pawn (2008)

The Express (2008)

The Appointment (2007)

LadyLike (2006)

Date (2004)

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ON SCREENS THIS WEEK!

30th Edition (February 3rd Week - 2025)

It’s another exciting week “On Screens This Week”, bringing you a diverse lineup of films, documentaries, and TV series from around the world.

In this week’s recommendations, explore real-life stories with a documentary that celebrates an unsung music icon, the tragic story of two social media stars, and a docudrama that captures a historical timeline of Brazil. For those seeking thrills and chills, we have selected three films across genres like dark comedy, horror, thriller, Sci-Fi, adventure and dark romance. Fans of heartfelt narratives, including drama, comedy and romance, will also find something to enjoy. Crime and mystery enthusiasts, we recommend something special from Japan for you.

Finally, we honour the extraordinary legacy of Dame Maggie Smith, who left an indelible mark on cinema and theatre.

From Hollywood to Bollywood, Europe to Asia, this week’s selections promise something for everyone. So, book your cinema tickets to enjoy the excitement on the big screen or sit back, turn on your screen devices, press play and enjoy the best of global entertainment!

…and the BAFTA winners are:

https://www.bafta.org/awards/film

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3j3wdxxxgo

More details of the recommended films & TV Series for this week is below.

IN CINEMAS

Documentary/Music

An examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone - the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic Sly Stone - that captures the band's reign while shedding light on the burden that comes with success for Black artists in America.

Cast: Sly Stone, Andre 3000, Chaka Khan, George Clinton, Nile Rogers, Clive Davis, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis

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Video Editor: Joshua L Pearson

Director: Questlove

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeKg69eOsAk

NETFLIX

Season 1

(Crime Docu- Series)

A young couple's cross-country van journey, documented on social media, ends in tragedy when domestic violence shatters their seemingly perfect life. Their story sparks a nationwide investigation and raises questions about family loyalty.

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Directors: Julia Willoughby Nason & Michael Gasparro

Cert: TV-MA

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj6N5aK2qzI

IN CINEMAS

Docudrama/Biography/Thriller/History

In the early 1970s, the military dictatorship in Brazil reaches its height. The Paiva family - Rubens, Eunice, and their five children - live in a beachside house in Rio, open to all their friends. One day, Rubens is taken for questioning and does not return.

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Writers: Murilo Hauser, Heitor Lorega, Marcelo Rubens Paiva

Cast: Fernanda Torres, Fernanda Montenegro, Selton Mello, Valentina Herszage

Director: Walter Salles

Cert:15                        

Language: Portuguese

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDunV808Yf4

IN CINEMAS

Dark Comedy/Horror

When twin brothers Bill and Hal find their father's old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths start. The siblings decide to throw the toy away and move on with their lives, growing apart over the years.

Writers: Osgood Perkins & Stephen King

Cast: Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Elijah Wood, Sarah Levy

Director: Osgood Perkins

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=husMGbXEIho

IN CINEMAS

Romance/Comedy/Drama

A hilarious and heartwarming modern-day romance set in Delhi, a professional navigates a complicated love triangle when his old flame returns to his life just as he begins falling for someone new, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings.

Writers: Mudassar Aziz & Vashu Bhagnani

Cast: Bhumi Pednekar, Rakul Preet Singh, Arjun Kapoor,

Director: Mudassar Aziz

Language: Hindi

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPDPBU8eVuo

IN CINEMAS

Drama

Sisters July & September are thick as thieves, though very different. September is protective & distrustful of others, while July is open to & curious about the world. Their dynamic is a concern to their single mum, Sheela, who is unsure what to do with them. 

Writers: Daisy Johnson & Ariane Labed

Cast: Mia Tharia, Pascale Kann, Rakhee Thakrar, Niamh Moriarty

Director: Ariane Labed

Cert: 18

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_Ekgj3KEO4

Streaming Series & Film

Disney+ Hotstar

Drama/Comedy

An accident during a medical check-up changes Roohi's life completely, she must face whatever fate has in store for her.

“Oops Ab Kya” opens you to a world of entertaining escape into relatable characters, unpredictable circumstances, rollercoaster emotions all laced with drama and comedy.

Writers: Suprith Kundar, Chirag Mahabal, Ayesha Nair & Devanshi Shah

Cast: Shweta Basu Prasad, Sonali Kulkarni, Aashim Gulati, Amy Aela, Jaaved Jaaferi

Director: Debatma Mandal & Prem Mistry

Language: Hindi

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bPLnTTzRPE

Netflix

Drama/Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Thriller/Ai/Horror

Germany's oldest smart home awakens its AI helper Cassandra after decades when a new family moves in. Cassandra, determined never to be abandoned again, manipulates events using the home's resources to become part of the family.

Writers: Sina Flammang, Benjamin Gutsche

Cast: Mina Tander, Michael Klammer, Lavinia Wilson, Joshua Kantara, Mary Tolle, Franz Hartwig, Elias Grunthal

Director: Benjamin Gutsche

Language: German (Subs & Dubs)

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u1WgNJgmug

Netflix

Crime/Drama/Mystery

A former top lawyer now solves inheritance cases as a private detective. With his smarts and quirky allies, he uncovers family secrets from his own office.

Writers: Yumie Nishiogi & Yo Ikuta

Cast: Eiji Akaso, Hiyori Sakurada, Yuma Yamoto, Masanobu Takashima, Motoki Ochiai

Director: Shintaro Sugawara

Language: Japanese (Subs & Dubs)

Cert: 13

Apple TV+

Thriller/Dark Romance/Sci-Fi/Adventure/Horror

Two highly trained operatives become close after being sent to protect opposite sides of a mysterious gorge. When an evil emerges, they must work together to survive what lies within.

Writer: Zach Dean

Cast: Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy, Sigourney Weaver, Sope Dirisu, William Houston

Director: Scott Derrickson

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUSdnuOLebE

CLASSIC FILM OF THE WEEK AND AN ICONIC ACTRESS OF THE WEEK

On Amazon

Drama/Coming-of-Age/Comedy/Romance/Teen Drama

Jean Brodie (Maggie Smith) is a free-spirited teacher at a Scottish girls' school during the 1930s. She encourages her young pupils to embrace romantic ideals, educating them about love and art rather than hard facts. However, her controversial teaching philosophy draws the ire of the school's headmistress, Miss Mackey (Celia Johnson), and, as Miss Brodie becomes entangled in a love triangle, her behaviour towards her favourite students becomes increasingly manipulative.

Writer: Muriel Spark & Jay Presson Allen

Cast: Maggie Smith, Robert Stephens, Pamela Franklin, Celia Johnson, Gordon Jackson

Director: Ronald Neame

Cert: 12

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXA0N55c3iw