On Screens This Week's Picks | 29th Episode

Published on 10 February 2025 at 12:00

A brand-new week means a fresh lineup of must-watch films and TV shows packed with excitement, heart, and nostalgia. Whether you’re in the mood for a gripping documentary or slasher horror, Valentine’s Day celebration, laugh-out-loud comedies, thrilling mysteries, or heartfelt dramas, we’ve got something for everyone.

For our classic pick, we’re celebrating an iconic screen star who was born 71 years ago. He headlined a timeless musical that still has a special place in our hearts.

In Cinemas

Romantic Comedy | Drama

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Now a widowed mother of two in her fifties, Bridget Jones feels lost in the world of app-based dating. However, romance unexpectedly sparks with her son’s science teacher… and a much younger man.

Writers: Helen Fielding, Dan Mazer & Abi Morgan

Cast: Renee Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Hugh Grant, Leo Woodall, Emma Thompson, Colin Firth, Josette Simon, Isla Fisher

Director: Michael Moris

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZr9lYz12jw

Rating: 5 stars
1 vote

Drama

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Denied education for being "unfit," Hoshiar Singh later seeks to become a teacher. The system throws obstacles at him, leading him to create an innovative teaching approach and lifestyle.

 

Writer: Jagdeep Singh Warring

Cast: Jagtar Aulakh, Baljeet Balli, Simi Chahal

Director: Uday Pratap Singh

Language: Punjabi

Cert: 12A

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

Rating: 4 stars
1 vote

In Cinemas

Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Superhero

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, finds himself in the middle of an international incident and must discover the motive behind a nefarious global plan.

Writers: Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, Julius Onah, Peter Glanz & Matthew Orton

Cast: Harrison Ford, Anthony Mackie, Shira Haas, Danny Ramirez, Xosha Roquemore, Takehiro Hira, Tim Blake Nelson, Carl Lumbly

Director: Julius Onah

Cert: 12A

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pHDWnXmK7Y

Rating: 4 stars
1 vote

Comedy | Romance

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Tomide, a popular relationship influencer, finds himself in trouble when a video of him in a heated argument with Rachel goes viral. To mitigate the backlash, Tomide's girlfriend, Imani, suggests they stage a fake romance, which they reluctantly agree to. The fake relationship becomes a social media sensation, boosting their online presence and leading to lucrative deals. Despite their initial intentions, Tomide and Rachel begin to develop genuine feelings for each other, while Tomide's girlfriend, Imani, becomes suspicious and plots to expose their secret.

Writer: Ife Olujuyigbe

Cast: Timini Egbuson, Muyiwa Ademola, Bimbo Ademoye, Lilian Afegbai, Funke Akindele, Shaffy Bello, Efa Iwara

Director: Kayode Kasum

Cert: 15

Trailer: REEL LOVE - Official Teaser | Timini Egbuson | Bimbo Ademoye | Funke Akindele

Rating: 4 stars
1 vote

In Cinemas

Animation | Adventure | Kids & Family

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: After a terrifying storm destroys their home, a speedy sloth named Laura and her kooky family move to the big city in their rusted old food truck, Gordito, hoping to make their business a success. The family's delicious food catches the eye of a quick-witted cheetah who will stop at nothing to revive her failing fast-food business.

Writers: Ryan Greaves, Erica Harrison & Tania Vincent

Cast: Leslie Jones, Remy Hii, Olivia Vasquez, Benjamin Gorrono, Teo Vergara, Leslie Jones

Directors: Tania Vincent & Ricard Cusso

Cert: U

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wi6U4MN2R0

Rating: 4 stars
1 vote

Comedy | Drama | Thriller | Crime | Mystery

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: The stakes couldn't be higher for displaced Palestinian refugees Chatila and Reda in this knife-edge drama. The cousins are saving to pay for fake passports to get out of Athens, but when Reda loses their hard-earned cash to his drug addiction, Chatila hatches an extreme plan to pose as smugglers in an attempt to get them out of their desperate situation before it is too late.

Writers: Fyzal Boulifa, Mahdi Fleifel & Jason McColgan

Cast: Angeliki Papoulia, Manal Awad, Mahmoud Bakri, Aram Sabbah, Monzer Rayaneh

Director: Mahdi Fleifel

Cert: 15

Languages: Arabic, English & Greek

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

Rating: 4 stars
1 vote

In Cinemas

Comedy | Adult Animation | Drama

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: In 1970s Australia, Grace's life is troubled by misfortune and loss. After their mother dies during pregnancy, she and her twin brother, Gilbert, are raised by their paraplegic-alcoholic former juggler father, Percy. Despite a life filled with love, tragedy strikes anew when Percy passes away in his sleep. The siblings are forcibly separated and thrust into separate homes. Gilbert finds himself in the care of a cruel evangelical family, while Grace, grappling with intense loneliness, gradually withdraws into her shell, much like the snails she adopts. As the years pass, and despite new disappointments and sorrows, a glimmer of hope emerges when she strikes up an enduring friendship with an elderly eccentric woman called Pinky.

Writer & Director: Adam Elliot

Cast: Sarah Snook, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jacki Weaver, Magda Szubanski, Dominique Pinon, Charlotte Belsey

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q47QUYb0hjc

Rating: 5 stars
1 vote

Dark Comedy | Slasher Horror | Whodunit | Romance

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: When the "Heart Eyes Killer" strikes Seattle, a pair of co-workers pulling overtime on Valentine's Day are mistaken for a couple by the elusive couple-hunting killer. Now, they must spend the most romantic night of the year running for their lives.

Writers: Phillip Murphy, Christopher Landon, Michael Kennedy

Cast: Alex Walker, Lauren O’Hara, Latham Gaines, Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding

Director: Josh Ruben

Cert: 18

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cRzZcMlJh8

Rating: 4 stars
1 vote

Streaming TV Series

Drama

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Set against a sweeping Cornish landscape, two couples discover that their toddlers were switched at birth in a hospital mix-up, and face a horrifying dilemma: do they keep the sons they have raised and loved, or reclaim their biological child?

Writers: Grace Ofori-Attah & J.P. Delaney

Cast: James Norton, Niamh Algar, James McArdle, Jessica Brown, Posy Sterling

Director: Kate Hewitt

Cert: G

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YinqO2PZks8

Rating: 4 stars
1 vote

Drama | Mystery | Thriller

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Excited to make a fresh start away from London, Martyn and Rebecca move into a beautiful house in Glasgow with their two young children. At first, the new home seems idyllic, but when their neighbour Jan makes unnerving comments to Rebecca it turns out to be the start of something far more intimidating.

Writer: Mick Ford

Cast: Martin Compston, Anji Mohindra, Solly Mcleod, Maureen Beattie, Daniel Portman, Anneika Rose, James Cosmo, Adam Mark Donaldson, Charlie Duncan, Evelyn Teixeira

Director: Justin Chadwick

Cert: 13

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOuPdEugYCY&t=3s

Rating: 4 stars
1 vote

Films On Streaming

Romance | Comedy

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Successful businessman Eric travels to Italy to stop his daydreaming daughter Olivia from blowing her life savings on restoring a crumbling villa she purchased for €1. Italy, however, has different plans for him as it delivers on its legendary promise of beauty, magic, and romance.

Writers: Elizabeth Hackett & Hilary Galanoy

Cast: Scott Foley, Violante Placido, Maia Reficco, Giuseppe Futia, Simone Luglio

Director: Mark Waters

Cert: 13

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

Rating: 3 stars
1 vote

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: A journey that immerses spectators in the minds of Piero and Lara, where their inner egos collide, the hidden thoughts and internal conflicts that influence our choices are revealed.

Writers: Paolo Genovese, Isabella Aguilar, Lucia Calamaro, Paolo Costella & Flaminia Gressi

Cast: Edoardo Leo, Pilar Fogliati, Emanuela Fanelli, Maria Chiara Giannetta, Claudia Pandolfi, Vittoria Puccini, Marco Giallini, Maurizio Lastrico, Rocco Papaleo, Claudio Santamaria

Cine-grapher: Fabrizio Lucci

Editor: Consuelo Catucci

Director: Paolo Genovese

Cert: 13+

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPqTeHU_J4U&t=3s

Rating: 4 stars
1 vote

Documentary

VIETNAM: THE WAR THAT CHANGED AMERICA

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: A raw, intimate look at the Vietnam War's impact on America. Through personal stories, the series examines the conflict's far-reaching consequences and lasting influence on society as the 50th anniversary of Saigon's fall approaches.

Cast: Ethan Hawke, C.W. Bowman, Tony Nadal, Dang Xuan Teo, Alex Wells

Director: Rob Coldstream

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBoNrZ3JXy8

Rating: 4 stars
1 vote

Classic Film of The Week

Musical | Romance | Comedy

Available on Paramount+ & Prime Video

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Australian good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. But when they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance despite their eccentric friends?

Writers: Jim Jacobs, Warren Casey & Bronte Woodard

Cast: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway

Director: Randal Kleiser

Cert: PG

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THd96gHV7Tg

Rating: 5 stars
1 vote

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