March on HBO’s Max features an assortment of original and only-streaming-on-Max movies and shows that run the gamut; from Kate Winslet’s political satire The Regime to The Lionheart, a documentary chronicling the life, death, and legacy of Indy driver Dan Wheldon. Below are the best of the best on Max this month.
The Regime
Kate Winslet stars in this black comedy series that takes us inside the palace walls of an authoritarian regime. Winslet plays Elena Vernham, the reclusive leader of a fictional European totalitarian state. As Vernham grows more paranoid, his attempts to retain and grow his power fracture…
It comes from the director of 48 Hours and The Warriors.
Our TV movie pick for tonight (Wednesday, 6 March) is Bullet to the Headthe 2012 action film starring Sylvester Stallone.
In the film, the Hollywood legend plays a veteran hitman in New Orleans who forms an uneasy alliance with a detective (Sung Kang) in order to take down a common enemy (Jason Momoa).
Based on a French graphic novel and directed by legendary filmmaker Walter Hill (48 Hrs, The Driver, The Warriors), Bullet to the Head was a box office disappointment upon release with the film reportedly grossing less…
It holds an 87% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Our TV movie pick for Tuesday evening (5 March) is Animalsthe Dublin-set comedy-drama released in 2019.
Based on the novel of the same name by Emma Jane Unsworth, it revolves around two hard-partying best friends (Holiday Grainger and Alia Shawkat) living in the Irish capital whose relationship changes after one of them becomes engaged to a teetotaller.
Animals’ charismatic lead performances, stylish direction and energetic depiction of life in Dublin city led to the film scoring an impressive 87% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film is airing on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning on Film4 at…
John Okaforactor and comedian, popularly known as Mr Mrs has passed away.
The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Rollas, confirmed the sad news of Mr Ibu’s passing on his Instagram page on Saturday night. According to Emeka Rollas, Mr Ibu suffered from cardiac arrest and, unfortunately, did not survive. Don Single Nwuzorwho was Mr Ibu’s manager for 24 years, reported the news of his cardiac arrest.
Mr Ibu was widely recognized for his comedic roles in numerous films, including “Mr Mother,” which co-starred fellow actor Osita Iheme. Some of his other notable films include “The…
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Lights! Camera! Action!
Ohio has been home to several major films throughout the years with Cleveland hosting productions like The Avengers and Captain America: The Winter Soldier in recent years. Other hits like A Christmas Story and The Deer Hunter also came to Northeast Ohio decades ago to bring their films to life.
Now, the Ohio Department of Development has announced state support of more than $44 million in tax credits for movies and TV…
