Need to catch a TV break and don’t know what to watch? Simon takes us through his top picks on must-see shows and films for the week. Click through to see what’s showing for your entertainment needs…
Wednesday 28th October 2015
Kitchen Cabinet-ABC-8pm AEST
Political journalist and commentator Annabel Crabb’s Kitchen Cabinet has been a surprise hit for the ABC, a unique show in which Crabb interviews various Australian political figures whilst cooking with them in their homes. While Crabb brings dessert, her interviewee provides the main dish, giving Crabb plenty of time to chat with the politico of the week as they prepare their meal. In this first episode of the fifth season, Crabb joins current Treasurer Scott Morrison in his family holiday house, with the episode actually being recorded just a short time before the recent leadership spill which saw Morrison moving from the social services portfolio to his new role as chief bean counter. Kitchen Cabinet is an insightful show that pulls off that rare feat-humanising politicians-making it essential viewing for anyone with a passing interest in all things #auspol.
Thursday 29th October 2015
The Last Man On Earth-One-8.30pm AEST
From the minds of the Hollywood golden duo of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, comes The Last Man On Earth, a hilarious new comedy starring Will Forte and Kristen Schaal. The show centres on Phil Miller (Forte), who as the show title suggests, is seemingly the last man left on the planet after a virus wiped out humanity. However, just as Phil loses all hope he meets Carol (Kristen Schaal), who Phil decides to marry in order to repopulate the earth. A romantic crisis quickly ensues however, as the recently married couple encounter the beautiful Melissa (January Jones). The Last Man On Earth has received rave reviews in the US, a unique and highly inventive show that is sure to have you in stitches.
Friday 30th October 2015
Casino Royale-Nine-8.30pm AEST
When Daniel Craig was first announced to play everyone’s favourite suave super spy James Bond, audience reactions were hugely mixed. Sure people thought he was a decent enough actor, but he had blond hair. BLONDE HAIR! Casino Royale quickly proved the naysayers wrong however, as Craig quickly proved himself as one of the best actors to take on the 007 mantle. In this effective reboot of the franchise, director Martin Campbell goes back to the early days of Bond’s career in this adaptation of Ian Fleming’s first novel. In this madcap adventure across the globe, Bond takes on terrorist financier Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen) with the help of his latest paramour Vesper Lynd (Eva Green). A true classic, Casino Royale is a vital watch before you check out Bond’s next outing on the silver screen Spectre.
Saturday 31st October 2015
The Simpson Halloween Marathon-Fox8-9.30pm AEST
Arguably, the annual “Treehouse of Horror” episodes have always been the highlight The Simpsons, a gruesome series of non-canonical spoofs which see Springfield’s favourite family do their own take on Halloween classics. If you’re not out trick or treating this Halloween, there is no better way to celebrate the spooky season than this marathon of some of the greatest Halloween specials. See Marge (Yeardley Smith) lead both a group of vampires and a witches coven, revel at the demise of Groundskeeper Willie (Dan Castellaneta) by an axe to the back, and coil in terror at the murderous exploits of resident aliens Kang (Harry Shearer) and Kodos (Castellanata). If you’re in for a few laughs with your frights, look no further than The Simpsons Halloween Marathon.
Sunday 1st November 2015
Rugby World Cup Final-Fox Sports 2-1.45am AEST
Set the alarm clock and get a pot of coffee brewing-it’s time to show your support for the Wallabies as they take on our long time rivals New Zealand in the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final. The All Blacks have been on fire throughout the tournament, but so have our Aussie team, and with Australia beating New Zealand when they last played three months ago we definitely have the edge. Both sides have without a doubt been at the top of their game while in the United Kingdom, and the fact that the two teams have surprisingly never met in a final before, it could be anyone’s game. Up the Wallabies!
Monday 2nd November 2015
All The King’s Horses-History-7.30pm AEST
All The King’s Horses provides an in-depth look into the life of notable Australian racing figure Bart Cummings, who passed away in August this year. Nicknamed the ‘Cups King’ for training a winner of the Melbourne Cup a record 12 times, Cummings is perhaps one of the most infamous figures in the Australian horseracing scene, a legendary persona who had a true affinity with horses. This new documentary charts his work with a number of champion thoroughbreds over Cummings’ illustrious and celebrated career, including Cup winners such as Galilee, Hyperno and Rogan Josh. If you have even a passing interest in the world of horseracing, this documentary is well worth a watch.
Tuesday 3rd November 2015
It Follows-Premiere Movies-6.45pm AEST
An instant classic when it was first released last year, writer and director David Robert Mitchell’s It Follows is a modern masterpiece of the horror genre. After her first sexual encounter with her boyfriend Hugh (Jake Weary), college student Jay (Maika Monroe) soon discovers that she is the latest recipient of a curse passed on to her by her squeeze. This supernatural STI will soon see her killed unless she sleeps with someone else, creating a moral predicament of horrific proportions.
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