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!
Documentaries
Prime Video
Biography
One of the most prolific artists of his time, Geoff McFetridge has undoubtedly influenced the way the world looks. His art is everywhere--on your Apple watch, in countless galleries around the world, in title designs for films by Sofia Coppola and Spike Jonze, and in collaborations with Nike, Hermès, Warby Parker, and more.
This film is more than a primer on Geoff’s career, it's about the choices we confront in trying to lead meaningful lives, and how we use our most precious resource: time.
Netflix
(Miniseries)
Crime/History
This three-part docuseries provides an in-depth look at how the world mobilized to hunt down Osama bin Laden, founder of the militant Islamist organization al-Qaida, after his orchestration of the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States. Featuring interviews with key figures in the US government who assisted in the global pursuit.
Films In Cinemas
Spy/Drama/Thriller/Mystery
When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband - also a legendary agent - faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country.
Comedy/Drama
The residents of Malegaon look to Bollywood cinema for a much-needed escape from daily drudgery. Amateur filmmaker Nasir Shaikh gets inspired to make a film for the people of Malegaon, by the people of Malegaon. He bands together his ragtag group of friends to bring his vision to life, thereby bringing a fresh lease of life into the town.
Drama/Sea Adventure/Thriller
A heart-pounding film that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean's surface. Based on a true story, LAST BREATH is an electrifying story about teamwork, resilience, and a race against time to do the impossible.
Computer Animation/Drama/Fantasy
After the heavenly lightning, although Ne Zha and Ao Bing survived by becoming Spirits, they would soon dissipate completely. Taiyi plans to rebuild Ne Zha and Ao Bing’s mortal bodies with the Seven-coloured Precious Lotus. However, during the process of reconstruction, numerous obstacles arise. What will become of the fate of Ne Zha and Ao Bing?
Thriller/Drama/Horror/Mystery
A young writer (Ayo Edebiri) is invited to the remote compound of a legendary pop star (John Malkovich) who mysteriously disappeared thirty years ago. Surrounded by the star's cult of sycophants and intoxicated journalists, she finds herself in the middle of his twisted plan.
TV Series On Streaming
Dark Comedy/ Drama/Thriller/Crime
Cristina and Luciana, two erratic single moms, are sick of life's injustices. When Gonzalo "the Tyrant" Cristina's father and Luciana's current husband drops dead in front of them during an argument, these two unlikely heroines must join forces and set their differences aside to hide the body and forge the will without the nosy neighbour, a lovesick cop, and a psycho former football coach finding out.
Crime/Drama
Two lifelong friends from Philadelphia pose as DEA agents to rob a country house, but the small-scale grift quickly becomes a matter of life and death. The friends soon unravel as they find one of the biggest narcotics corridors on the East Coast.
Drama/Thriller
After years of estrangement, Khanyi Adesina returns home to fight for her family's business empire as it threatens to collapse under corruption.
Films On Streaming
Action/Drama/Mystery
After his father's brutal murder by a notorious gang leader, Suky grows up fuelled by vengeance. Falsely accused of a robbery, he's thrown into one of worst prisons, where the strong survive and the weak perish. Suky thrives in this unforgiving environment, rising through the ranks to become the prison's top fighter. Torn between avenging his father's death and saving the life of a friend, Suky must navigate the treacherous web of corruption and deceit that surrounds him.
Comedy/Romance/Drama/Family
Single and without a man on the horizon, Pia runs a failing photography studio in London with her best friend Jay. As her sister Sonal prepares for marriage and her mother Laxmi urges her to partner up, a spiritual guru predicts Pia will meet the love of her life among her next five dates. With her family intervening, Pia embarks on a hilarious yet heartfelt quest for love.
CLASSIC FILM OF THE WEEK & AN ICONIC ACTRESS
SHARON STONE
On behalf of everyone at “On Screens This Week”, we want to send you the warmest birthday wishes! Your unforgettable performances, from “Basic Instinct” to “Casino” and beyond, have left a significant mark on movie history. We are always in awe of your talent, charisma, and fearless storytelling.
It’s incredible to think that the legendary boxer, Muhammed Ali recognized your potential as a teenager and predicted you would become a movie star. He saw your greatness before the world, and you certainly proved him right!
Beyond your impressive career, your resilience, advocacy, and generosity continue to inspire us all. You are truly a legend in every sense of the World!
We hope your special day is filled with love, laughter, and perhaps a touch of Hollywood glamour. Here’s to another fantastic year ahead!
With admiration,
The “On Screens This Week” Crew
Erotic Thriller/Psychological Thriller/Suspense Mystery/Drama
The mysterious Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone), a beautiful crime novelist, becomes a suspect when she is linked to the brutal death of a rock star. Investigated by homicide detective Nick Curran (Michael Douglas), Catherine seduces him into an intense relationship. Meanwhile, the murder case becomes increasingly complicated when more seemingly connected deaths occur and Nick's psychologist and lover, Beth Garner (Jeanne Tripplehorn), appears to be another suspect.
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The 97th Oscars have ended, but the excitement is far from over. This year's ceremony was an outstanding celebration of independent filmmaking, with many deserving artists taking home prestigious awards.
As conversations about the event continue to reverberate around the globe, "On Screens This Week" brings you an unmissable lineup of must-watch movies and TV series that are set to be strong contenders for upcoming awards.
Whether you’re in the mood for documentaries, sci-fi adventures, historical epics, or intense crime dramas, there’s something here to captivate every viewer.
Parents, guardians, aunts, and uncles, please take the younger ones to the cinema to help sustain and preserve the culture of going to the movies. If you're not subscribed to any streaming platforms, now is the perfect time to join. Did you know that some local TV stations offer free streaming services? Check them out, get connected, and immerse yourself in the exciting content available on screens this week!
Documentaries
Documentary/Biography
Ernest Cole, a South African photographer was the first to expose the horrors of apartheid to a world audience. His book House of Bondage, published in 1967 when he was only 27 years old, led him into exile in NYC and Europe for the rest of his life, never to find his bearings. Raoul Peck recounts his wanderings, his turmoil as an artist and his anger, on a daily basis, at the silence or complicity of the Western world in the face of the horrors of the Apartheid regime. He also recounts how, in 2017, 60,000 negatives of his work were discovered in the safe of a Swedish bank.
For screening schedule for this documentary in the UK, click on the link below:
https://releasing.dogwoof.com/ernest-cole-lost-and-found?gad_source=1
News/Documentary
As the war in Ukraine reaches its third anniversary, the new US president says he's the man to get a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine? But just how realistic is that?
Documentary/Crime
A deep dive into alternative theories surrounding the Manson murders reveals unexpected connections to government agencies, mind control experiments, and key figures from the era, challenging the accepted narrative.
Films In Cinemas
Dark Comedy/Sci-Fi/Thriller/Adventure
Mickey Barnes, an “expendable” employee, is sent on a human expedition to colonize the ice world Niflheim. After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact. With one regeneration, though, things go very wrong.
Action/Crime/Comedy/Romance
Middle-aged Jack, arrested for drugs, strives in 6 weeks to repair marriage, curb bullying in-law, and guide stepbrother Kenny Boy, but his efforts fail as life spirals out of control.
Romance/Comedy/Drama
Hostel 3 follow the lives of teenagers living in a hostel, capturing their fun, struggles, and personal growth. The story revolves around a group of students navigating their way through school life, friendships, and challenges.
This film is a window to Nepal's film industry and its potentials.
Comedy/Romance
Zola, an ambitious chef from South Africa enters a green card marriage with a cash-strapped line cook from Atlanta. The couple journey to Cape Town to gather proof of their relationship, only to find that deceiving the government is easy compared to fooling your own family.
Drama
In a nation where educating girls is seen as rebellion, a visionary woman dares to teach young minds to dream. When their innovation draws global attention, their success sparks hope--and opposition. As threats loom and sacrifices are made, their courage and unity ignite a movement that could forever transform the world.
TV Series On Streaming
Action/Drama/Thriller/Crime/Sci-Fi/Superhero
Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer with heightened abilities, is fighting for justice through his bustling law firm, while former mob boss Wilson Fisk pursues his own political endeavours in New York. When their past identities begin to emerge, both men find themselves on an inevitable collision course.
History & Political Drama/Epic
Amid the unification of 1860s Italy, a Sicilian prince grapples with the collision between his family's ancient privilege and revolutionary change.
Films On Streaming
Apple TV
Action/Drama/Biography/History/War
1307, the Holy Roman Empire is in turmoil. As its grip on Europe loosens, new dynasties such as the Austrian Habsburg Family encroach on new lands, desperate for power. Switzerland, the once peaceful country, is overwhelmed and bows under the Austrian might. Protagonist William Tell, a formerly peaceful hunter, finds himself forced to act as his family and homeland come under threat from the oppressive Austrian King and his ruthless warlords. Scarred by his own experience in the depravity and destitution of war during the Crusades, he comes to realize what matters most: his family and preserving his country's independence for future generations.
Available on
YouTube, Google Play Movie, Sky Store & Apple TV
Animation/Crime/Mystery/Action
A message has arrived from Kid the Phantom Thief, that he will steal a Japanese sword belonging to wealthy Onoe Family in Hakodate, Hokkaido. Conan and Heiji Hattori, who happened to be in Hakodate, are on the case to capture Kid. Coincidentally the family lawyer of Onoe is found murdered in the warehouse district, apparently slaughtered by a Japanese sword. The suspect is an investor/arms dealer who is said to be after Onoe family’s hidden treasure. In the North among cherry blossoms, the exciting hunt for treasure begins!
TRIBUTE TO AN ICON
Gene Hackman, the legendary actor known for his roles in classics such as "The French Connection", "Unforgiven", and "The Royal Tenenbaums", passed away at the age of 95. His wife, Betsy Arakawa, a talented classical pianist, also tragically died alongside him in their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Hackman's remarkable career, which spanned over five decades, earned him two Academy Awards and solidified his status as a cinematic icon.
The couple's enduring partnership and their contributions to the arts have left a lasting impact, and they will be deeply missed by fans and colleagues alike.
As a tribute to him, we recommend watching "The French Connection". It's streaming on Disney+ and Prime Video.
THE FRENCH CONNECTION
Crime/Drama/Mystery/Thriller
A pair of NYPD detectives in the Narcotics Bureau stumble onto a heroin smuggling ring based in Marseilles but stopping them and capturing their leaders proves an elusive goal.
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