What to Watch This June

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We've been hard at work pulling in big names and fresh ideas for this line-up! So let's dig right into the veritable feast of June...

TV: Top Picks...

The Midwich Cuckoos

• Horror / Thriller
• Keeley Hawes stars as a gifted psychotherapist who works to repair the damage that a sudden phenomenon inflicts on women of a child-bearing age. 
• Based on the John Wyndham's novel of the same name, this adaptation deals with adult themes like motherhood, birth in a very unsettling way. Portraying a community under intense pressure, this series places children as a malevolent and powerful force against what we know to be true.
• Check out the chilling trailer...

We Own This City

• Crime / Thriller
• Featuring Jon Bernthal, this series follows the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department's Gun Trace Task Force.  
• Based on the book by Baltimore Sun reporter Justin Fenton, this series tackles moral collapse, drug prohibition and mass arrest. Featuring some of The Wire's alumni within this solid cast, the heat is laid on thick. Delve into the psyche of the writers, producers and real-life participants of the story this June!
• Watch the trailer by clicking here!

Blocco 181

• Crime / Romance
• Co-developed with Italian rapper Salmo, Blocco 181 is a glance into the multi-ethnic world of love, female emancipation and power struggles in modern-day Milan.
• This series is a collision of music, storytelling and multicultural diversity. It puts a spotlight on key communities in modern Milan. Expect colourful visuals, inspired sequences and a melodic undertone when you delve into this thrilling series!
• Catch the trailer here!

Westworld Season 4

• Fantasy / Drama
• This Emmy Award Winning drama continues its journey into the dark world of artificial consciousness and the dawn of new life on Earth.
• Thandiwe Newton boasted of the new series (via ComicBook) "It's so good, man. For me, no truly, for me, it's got all the best elements from one, two, and three are here. It is so rich and there's something about the pandemic."
• Expect to see your familiar favourites and some fresh new faces!
• Want to see the trailer?

Scouting for Girls: Fashions Darkest Secret

• Documentary / Expose
• A chilling three-part documentary series that exposes how the biggest names in modelling agencies were responsible for the culture of abusive behaviour towards models as young as 15. Framed as fashion's #MeToo moment, the series highlights links between agents and sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, libel allegations and the unregulated culture of the modelling world. 
• The subject matter of this documentary is incredibly hard-hitting, and resonates with women all over the world. Lisa Brinkworth, in interview with the Daily Mail, states: "We are now here to take the power back. To fight so that no other young girls face the abuse we did."

Also featured this June on TV:

Quant

• a feature documentary following the life of fashion's Dame Mary Quant.

Young Rock, Series 2

• the second series delves back into the life of Dwayne Johnson.

Charles Hazlewood: Reinventing the Orchestra

• this series focuses on one of Europe's youngest composers and how he builds a modern day orchestra

Isle of Wight Festival 2022

• Lewis Capaldi, Kasabian, Muse and more all feature in the Big Top

The Good Doctor: Season 5, Part 2

• Now that Shaun has called off the wedding, how will he confront Lea?

Blue Bloods: Season 12

Girls5Eva: Season 2

Hotspots: The Last Hope

Wild Workers

The Real Manhunter: Series 2

The Mark of a Serial Killer: Series 3

Bomber: Terror of WWII

Real War of Thrones

Critters TV

Cinema: Top Picks...

The Matrix Resurrections

• Fantasy / Sci-Fi
• Keanu Reeves reprises his role as the fated Neo, who must once again decide if he is to chase the white rabbit in or out of the Matrix.
• This movie is a tour de fource of directing, design and sound. The cast use the flexibility of fantasy to perform like a well conducted orchestra. Jessica Yu-Li Henwick stars in her breakout role as Bugs, who searches for Neo within the Matrix. Trained in wushu, her performance stands out amongst the already stellar cast, and director Lana Wachowski does not shy away from highlighting the larger-than-life nature of her work.

Last Night in Soho

• Thriller / Psychological
• Eloise, an aspiring fashion designer, finds that she is able to mysteriously enter the 1960s, where she encounters the glamourous wannabe singer, Sandi. This is Edgar Wright's first film with female protagonists, inspired by his mother's love of the Swinging Sixties and his fascination with the darker side of London's Soho. In collaboration with Scottish screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Last Night in Soho became the enchanting dark fairy tale that was widely well recieved.

King Richard

• Sport / Drama
• Armed with a clear vision and a 78 page plan, Richard Williams is determined to write his daughters Venus and Serena into tennis history. 
• This film transcends standard sport biopic dramas with its stand-out performances, intimate production and refreshing perspective. Venus and Serena Williams were executive producers for this film, citing that the creative choice to focus on the story of their father was, "a great opportunity to see how amazing African-American fathers are." The navigation through race, sport and family tension becomes the key to this film, reveals a different shade of fatherhood that is rarely seen in modern cinema.

Last Seen Alive

• Crime / Thriller
• Gerard Butler stars as Will Spann, a man who drives his soon-to-be ex-wife to her parents house when she mysteriously disappears.
• Of course, like any decent thriller, his search for missing Lisa doesn't go entirely to plan. Cue criminal gangs, explosive cannisters and action so thrilling you'll be clinging to the edge of your seat. Can Will prove his innocence, find his wife and save his marriage? If you're into addictive thrills, high-speed car chases and Gerard Butler's bushy beard, this is the movie for you. It is also director Brian Goodman's third feature film. His previous works include Black Butterfly (2017) and What Doesn't Kill You (2008).

Clifford the Big Red Dog

• Kids / Comedy
• Based on the beloved children's book, we follow middle-schooler Emily Elizabeth on her magical journey with a giant, ten-foot red hound around New York City.
• Any dog person will absolutely melt over this sweeter-than-pie film. The underlying theme is 'being different is a gift', and never has that been better summed up than in a gigantic, doe eyed puppy. Perfect for the little ones, this film is in-your-face, chaotic and fun! Dedicated to the publisher of the original book, it has a down-to-earth and heartwarming overtone. To summarise, if you adore cute things and like to snuggle down for a feel-good movie, watch Clifford.

And there's plenty more to see...

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain

• Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, this feature follows artist Louis Wain

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

• Nicholas Cage stars as Nick Cage in this fun-filled action-comedy

Downton Abbey: A New Era

• The cinematic return of the global phenomena, starring all your beloved characters

Pride 50

• Pride returns for its 50th anniversary in London, featuring must-see series and films

 

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