The Thursday Murder Club (2025) - Review

The Thursday Murder Club (2025) - Review

Directed by: Chris Columbus

Written by: Katy Brand, Suzanne Heathcote

Starring: Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, Celia Imrie, Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Tom Ellis, Jonathan Pryce, David Tennant, Paul Freeman, Geoff Bell, Richard E. Grant, Ingrid Oliver

Runtime: 118 min

Synopsis: Based on Richard Osman's international bestselling novel of the same name, the film follows four irrepressible retirees - Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley), and Joyce (Celia Imrie) - who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun. When an unexplained death occurs on their own doorstep, their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn as they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands.

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Good Luck to You, Leo Grande - SPOILER-FREE Review | Sundance 2022

Good Luck to You, Leo Grande - SPOILER-FREE Review | Sundance 2022

Directed by: Sophie Hyde

Written by: Katy Brand

Starring: Emma Thompson, Daryl McCormack

Runtime: 97 min

Synopsis: Nancy Stokes (Emma Thompson) doesn’t know good sex. Whatever it may be, Nancy, a retired schoolteacher, is pretty sure she has never had it, but she is determined to finally do something about that. She even has a plan: It involves an anonymous hotel room, and a young sex worker who calls himself Leo Grande (Daryl McCormack). Leo is confident, dapper, and takes pride in being good at his job. He also appears to be intrigued by Nancy - one of many things to surprise her during their time together.

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