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08th Nov 2020

These are the six best movies on TV tonight

Sarah Finnan

Sundays = lazy days and what better way to close out the laziest of weekends than by plopping yourself in front of the telly.

Here’s what movies are on tonight.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – FilmFour – 7:15pm 

Based on the second novel in The Hunger Games trilogy of books. Jennifer Lawrence reprises her role as Katniss Everdeen who must try to dispel the spirit of uprising she’s inspired by convincing the people that her actions were out of love for fellow District 12 tribute Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) and not defiance against the Capitol.

The Devil Wears Prada – Channel 5 – 7:55pm 

Anne Hathaway stars as Andy Sachs, an aspiring journalist fresh out of college who lands a job as an assistant – one of two – to Miranda Priestly, the revered editor-in-chief of Runway magazine.  Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt also feature.

Keeping Up with the Joneses – E4 – 8pm 

A suburban couple (Isla Fisher and Zach Galifianakis) becomes embroiled in an international espionage plot when they discover that their new neighbours (Gal Gadot and Jon Hamm) are actually government spies.

Maid in Manhattan – Sony Movie Channel – 8:50pm 

A high-profile politician falls for a hotel maid, mistaking her for a well-to-do socialite staying at the same hotel. Romantic comedy starring Jennifer Lopez, Ralph Fiennes and Natasha Richardson.

The Lego Batman Movie – ITV2 – 9pm 

Based on the Lego Batman toy line, it’s the first spin-off instalment of the Lego Movie film series. Centred on the DC comic book character Batman, it follows his attempts to overcome the Joker all while coming to terms with big changes in his personal life. Featuring the voices of Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Rosario Dawson, Ralph Fiennes and Zach Galifianakis.

The Boss – E4 – 10pm 

Melissa McCarthy takes on the role of Michelle Darnell – a rich businesswoman imprisoned after she’s caught insider trading. Released with no family or money to her name, she’s forced to move in with her former assistant Claire (Kristen Bell) as she sets about rebranding herself as America’s sweetheart.

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