Jessie Buckley’s latest film and more – here is what to watch this week
Oscar winning actress Jessie Buckley's latest film, Miley Cyrus returning as Hannah Montana in a 20th anniversary special, Camila Morrone and Adam DiMarco in an atmospheric horror series set at a wedding and more – here's your guide to what to stream and see on the big screen this week.
March 24
Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, Disney+
The special will celebrate the iconic series that defined a generation, exactly two decades after its Disney Channel debut. It will be filmed in front of a live studio audience and will feature an exclusive, in-depth interview with Miley Cyrus, hosted by Alex Cooper. The conversation will offer an intimate look at the creation of one of pop culture’s most iconic characters and the lasting impact the show and character have had on fans around the world. With heartfelt nostalgia and fresh perspective, Cyrus will revisit the moments, music and memories that defined an era. Viewers will be treated to never-before-seen archival footage, while some of the most memorable sets from Hannah Montana are brought back to life, including the Stewart family living room and the legendary Hannah Montana closet. There will also be some familiar *notes* that find their way back into the spotlight.
Daredevil: Born Again, Disney+
In Season 2, Mayor Wilson Fisk crushes New York City underfoot as he hunts down public enemy number one, the Hell’s Kitchen vigilante known as Daredevil. But beneath the horned mask, Matt Murdock will try to fight back from the shadows to tear down the Kingpin’s corrupt empire and redeem his home. Resist. Rebel. Rebuild.
March 25
Bait, Prime Video
Bait stars Riz Ahmed as Shah Latif, a struggling actor, whose last chance to hit it big comes in the form of an audition of a lifetime. The series follows him over the course of four wild days as his life spirals out of control and his family, ex-lover and the entire world weigh in on whether he is the right man for the job.
March 26
Jo Nesbo’s Detective Hole, Netflix
Created by one of the greatest storytellers in crime fiction, Jo Nesbo’s Detective Hole is a whodunnit serial killer mystery led by the famed anti-hero Harry Hole. Underneath the surface, this series is a nuanced character drama about two police officers – and supposed colleagues – operating on opposite sides of the law. Throughout the season, Harry goes head-to-head with his long-time adversary and corrupt detective Tom Waaler. Harry is a brilliant but tormented homicide detective who struggles with his demons. As the two navigate the blurred ethical lines of the criminal justice system, Harry must do all he can to catch a serial killer and bring Waaler to justice before it is too late.
Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, Netflix
Starring Camila Morrone and Adam DiMarco, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen is an atmospheric horror series set at a wedding, following a bride and groom in the week leading up to their ill-fated nuptials. That’s not a spoiler – just read the title.
What to watch in cinemas
The Bride!, in cinemas everywhere
The synopsis for the film reads: “A lonely Frankenstein travels to 1930s Chicago to seek the aid of a Dr Euphronius in creating a companion for himself. The two reinvigorate a murdered young woman, and the Bride is born. She is beyond what either of them intended, igniting a combustible romance, the attention of the police, and a wild and radical social movement. Oscar winning actress Jessie Buckley stars as the titular character, Christian Bale plays Frankenstein’s monster, and Maggie Gyllenhaal directs.
Reminders of Him, cinemas everywhere
Sometimes, for better or worse, your whole life can turn on a split-second event. Nobody knows that better than Kenna (Maika Monroe), who returns to her hometown under a cloud of guilt, looking to build bridges with her daughter, and finding compassion in unlikely places. Based on the novel by Colleen Hoover.
How to Make A Killing, cinemas everywhere
Becket Redfellow (Glen Powell) sets out to reclaim the $28B family fortune his mother was denied. To pull off his ambitious scheme, he must kill the seven relatives who stand in his way, while navigating love, deception and wicked betrayals
One Last Deal, cinemas everywhere
Directed by Irish filmmaker Brendan Muldowney (Pilgrimage, The Cellar), the film sees Dyer (The Football Factory, Marching Powder, Rivals) take centre stage as Jimmy Banks, an old school football agent who desperately needs to get his troubled star footballer one last big payday before Jimmy’s life, and his player’s reputation, comes tumbling down. When the prospect of a major new deal with a promising young player appears, Jimmy sees a route to get himself back on top, but when a blackmailer calls, and the shady dealings of his past resurface, can Jimmy keep calm and get the job done?
Featured photography by Disney+.
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