10 Things To Watch This Autumn

With longer evenings ahead, there’s more time to enjoy a movie with friends, or solo-binge a new TV show. Either way, we don’t judge, but applaud your efforts.  
FILMS

The Amateur 
The inimitable Rami Malek stars as Charlie Heller, a CIA cryptographer who blackmails his agency into training him as he gets ready to track down the terrorists responsible for his wife’s death in a London attack. 

Mickey 17
Robert Pattinson is Mickey 17, a disposable worker sent to colonise the icy planet Niflheim. After one version of Mickey dies, he is resurrected with most of his memories intact, sparking a brilliant exploration of identity and survival.

Snow White
Disney’s timeless 1937 classic is reimagined in live-action, with Rachel Zegler as the iconic princess. This musical fantasy brings the beloved fairy tale to life with a fresh twist and enchanting surprises.

Death of a Unicorn 
After a father and his daughter accidentally run over a unicorn, his boss takes the chance to profit from its mythical healing powers, unleashing terrifying consequences. Featuring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega.

Thunderbolts* 
Step back into the Marvel universe as a team of villains takes on an unlikely mission: saving the world. And that asterisk? It’s a reminder that the Avengers aren’t available this time. We’re curious to see how this one ends up.

TV SHOWS

The Studio
Seth Rogen stars as a well-meaning but often misguided studio-head navigating the chaos of filmmaking in this hilarious Hollywood satire. Featuring a star-studded cast with Catherine O’Hara and Bryan Cranston and cameos, this Apple TV+ series pulls back the curtain on the wild world of cinema.

Adolescence
When a father’s 13-year-old son is arrested for murdering a classmate, he’s forced to confront the truth alongside the harsh realities of modern teenage life. This new Netflix drama, starring Stephen Graham, pulls viewers into an unrelenting storm of the dark side of adolescence.

Long Bright River
Based on Liz Moore’s bestselling novel of the same name, this thriller follows police officer Mickey, played by Amanda Seyfried, in a Philadelphia neighbourhood ravaged by the opioid crisis. When murders disguised as overdoses surface, Mickey must confront her past to protect her community.

Dying For Sex
Inspired by the hit namesake Podcast, Dying For Sex makes its TV debut this season. After being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, Molly, played by Michelle Williams leaves her husband and embarks on a bold journey of sexual exploration, with her best friend by her side. 

The Handmaid’s Tale
The award-winning series concludes this April with a powerful, cathartic finale. As the fight for justice intensifies, the final season promises a powerful end to this haunting dystopian tale that lately, feels all too real.