The Kilkenny Observer Friday 12 November 2021
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007 has no time to wait
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thrillers to watch now on Netflix
This propulsive, stylish comedy thriller is based on real-life crimes, which makes it all the more riveting. I Care a Lot stars a cooler than ever Rosamund Pike as Marla Grayson, a con artist who has figured out a way to exploit old people and take their assets by becoming their legal guardians. Crime lords, devoted criminal girlfriends and aviator sunglasses feature in this rip-roaring flick with a fascinating morally ambiguous lead character.
A psychological thriller that dives deep into the surreal. I’m Thinking of Ending Things definitely won’t be for everyone, but it connects you to the frustrations of the young woman (Jessie Buckley) at its heart, who grapples with breaking off her seven-week-relationship with her boyfriend Jake (Jesse Plemons). While it overstays its welcome a little, I’m Thinking of Ending Things always keeps you on your toes, with atmospheric cinematography and strong performances from Toni Collette and David Thewlis as Jake’s fairly odd parents.
JAMES BOND was only released in the cinema just over a month ago but Daniel Craig’s final movie, No Time To Die, hit streaming services in the US this week. The newest James Bond film No Time To Die hit cinemas on September 29 after years of multiple delays caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The film has been a huge
success, spending weeks at the top of the box office charts. It is as of yet unclear whether this digital release is occurring worldwide, or just for the US. No Time To Die was internationally distributed by Universal, which has a “31day theatrical exclusivity window for all its films”, according to the publication. This means that the film
may have always been due to hit the small screens after those 31 days were up. This is extremely exciting for Bond fans who will be able to watch their new favourite 007 film again from the comfort of their own home. The release of No Time To Die also comes at an opportune time, as it apparently risks being knocked
off the box office top spot by an upcoming 1980s movie reboot. Data from Mobilewins suggests Ghostbusters: Afterlife will be even more popular than No Time To Die. With new Video On Demand sales counting towards the box office, it may yet retain its top spot for another few weeks.
Joe Exotic returns to Netflix A SECOND season of the hugely popular documentary series, Tiger King 2, is heading to Netflix very soon. Tiger King 2 is again directed by Eric Goode and Rebecca Chaiklin and effectvely picks up where the last season left off. It’s not without controversy - not only is the Tiger King himself, Joe Exotic, currently in jail serving time for hiring hitmen to kill rival Carole Baskin, Baskin herself is suing Netflix. She claims the company doesn’t have permission to use footage of her in Tiger King 2, having only signed release forms for the first series. It sure sounds like season 2 will be just as surprising and
event-filled as before, therefore. Here’s everything you need to know about it so far: RELEASE DATE Tiger King 2 will premiere on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. HOW TO WATCH Tiger King 2 is a Netflix exclusive, so you will need to be a Netflix subscriber to watch it. The previous series was rated 15 (in the UK), so we’d expect the same again. While unconfirmed, it is expected that Tiger King 2 will have eight episodes. The first series - Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness - originally had 7, but an eighth episode was added
during the first lockdown of the pandemic. It featured interiews with some of those who appeared in the docuseries. From the trailer it is clear
that the first series has a big impact on the sequel. It has seemingly been filmed after the phenomenon began. Variety reports that at least one person is not happy with it, however. Carole Baskin is said to be in the process of suing Netflix over her appearance in Tiger King 2. She claims that she only ever signed release documents for the first series. Whether that will delay its release is unknown. Netflix is yet to respond to her allegations. The entire first series is available on Netflix right now. You can also catch up on the events in the first series in a handy, bite-sized highlights package made by the streaming giant.
Two movies named The Call came out in 2020. Watch this South Korean one, a time travel thriller revolving around, yep, a phone call. Twentyeight- year-old Seo-yeon finds a phone buried in a closet in her childhood home. It rings, and the caller, it turns out, is living in the same house 20 years earlier. Twists right up to the final moment, plus a wild cat-and-mouse chase that alters the past and present make this a must-watch.
If you’ve had a bad day, this might be the movie for you. When the police refuse to help with a robbery, nursing assistant Ruth and her weird neighbour Tony take matters into their own hands. I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore spots the idiosyncrasies of everyday life, before escalating its story into dark places with even darker humour. With a touch of Coen Brothers’ flair, its perfectly packed 96 minutes will leave you surprisingly emotional.
You’ll be spending a lot of time with Mélanie Laurent (Inglorious Basterds) in this contained sci-fi thriller. Inside a coffin-like medical cryo unit, Laurent’s Elizabeth Hansen wakes up to find that she’s trapped, running out of oxygen and can’t remember why she’s there. Claustrophobic and high on tension, Oxygen is a solid sci-fi entry, efficient and satisfying, without breaking any ground.
