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05th Aug 2021

Six of the best movies on TV for your Thursday night in

Rory Cashin

Tonight’s movies include one of the best car chases ever filmed.

Weekend Eve Eve is upon us. Time to celebrate with some decent movies!

Goldeneye – ITV4 – 8pm

Years after a friend and fellow 00 agent is killed on a joint mission, a secret space based weapons program known as “GoldenEye” is stolen. James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) sets out to stop a Russian crime syndicate from using the weapon.

The Longest Yard – Comedy Central – 9pm

Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and Terry Crews star as prison inmates form a football team to challenge the prison guards.

White Boy Rick – FilmFour – 9pm

The story of teenager Richard Wershe Jr. (Richie Merritt), who became an undercover informant for the FBI during the 1980s and was ultimately arrested for drug-trafficking and sentenced to life in prison.

Ronin – ITV4 – 10.30pm

A freelancing former U.S. Intelligence Agent (Robert De Niro) tries to track down a mysterious package that is wanted by the Irish and the Russians.

Punisher: War Zone – FilmFour – 11.15pm

Frank Castle (Ray Stevenson), known as the Punisher, ruthlessly demolishes organised crime, but it starts an even bigger war.

Pride & Prejudice – BBC Four – 11.30pm

Sparks fly when spirited Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) meets single, rich, and proud Mr. Darcy (Matthew McFadden). But Mr. Darcy reluctantly finds himself falling in love with a woman beneath his class. Can each overcome their own pride and prejudice?

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