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New Indian Express
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Oscar Winner Cillian Murphy set to star in Steve for Netflix
Cillian Murphy is all set to star in Steve as Netflix announces a new film with the Oscar winner. He will reunite with Netflix again after the Peaky Blinders sequel film, The Immortal Man. Steve is described as a reimagining of Max Porter's novel Shy. The story of the film, which is set in the mid-90s, is set on a seminal day in the life of head teacher Steve and his students at a last-chance reform school. Steve has to battle the school's integrity and prevent its oncoming closure as he struggles to take care of his own mental health. Besides Steve, there is also Shy, a teenager trying to reconnect his aggressive nature with his inner fragility.
RTÉ News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Celebrating Pride on screen: What movies and TV shows should you watch this Pride?
The rights of the LGBTQ+ community have come a long way since Pride first began in 1970, commemorating the Stonewall Riots. But while progress has been made, the journey toward full equality and acceptance is far from over, which is why Pride remains so important today. There are many ways to support and uplift the voices of members of the community, and one of those ways is to engage in media that highlights their experiences. Ahead of Saturday's Pride Parade in Dublin, here are some TV shows and movies you can watch that celebrate LGBTQ+ stories on screen. Dating Amber (2020) - Prime Dating Amber is an Irish coming-of-age story set in the 1990s about two closeted teens who decide to date each other to hide their sexuality and stop the homophobic abuse they are receiving from their classmates. It's a heartfelt and funny story about friendship and self-acceptance. Breakfast on Pluto (2005) - RTÉ Player Cillian Murphy and Liam Neeson star in this film that follows Patricia Braden, an Irish trans woman, who is on the search for her mother who abandoned her at birth. During this search she manages to fall foul of the IRA. Lyra (2021) – RTÉ Player Lyra documents the life and death of Lyra McKee, a Northern Irish journalist who was murdered while observing a riot in Derry. This film was put together using voice recordings from Lyra's dictaphone as well as her text messages, home video recordings, and other archives. Handsome Devil (2016) - Disney + This Irish coming-of-age story follows Ned and Conor who become roommates at their boarding school. When the loner and jock become unsuspected friends, they must grapple with the difficult dynamics of being in an all-boys secondary school while also coming to terms with who they are. Unicorns (2023) - Netflix Luke is a straight white man struggling to adjust to being a single father. Ayasha is a Southeast Asian drag queen, leading a double life. When their paths cross one night, their undeniable chemistry forces them to be honest with themselves. This film explores identity, connection, and the harsh realities many trans people face. Fire Island (2022) - Disney + The movie follows a group of friends on their annual vacation trip to Fire Island. When Howie meets Charlie, their romance is complicated by classism, ex-boyfriends and overbearing friends. Fire Island is a raunchy romcom that's inspired by Pride and Prejudice, so if that doesn't entice you to watch it, then I don't know what will! Shiva Baby (2020) - Prime Shiva Baby follows Danielle, a directionless bisexual Jewish woman who attends a Shiva attended by her ex-girlfriend, her sugar daddy, and her dysfunctional family. What could possibly go wrong? The chaotic and intense energy of this movie is perfect for people who love messy dramedies. A Secret Love (2020) - Netflix Terry Donahue and Pat Henschel met in 1947 and fell in love. As this was a less than accepting time, they had to live their life as a couple discreetly, even keeping it a secret from their family. Finally in their 80's they felt comfortable enough to live their lives openly, but this came with its own set of challenges. This documentary is a moving look at love, resilience, and the cost of hiding who you are. It's a Sin (2021) - Channel 4 This show follows a group of five friends living their lives at the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the 1980's. It's a beautiful ode to living, loving, and fighting for joy in the face of tragedy. Pose (2018) - Disney+ Pose is about New York City's ball culture, an LGBTQ+ subculture in the African American and Latino communities, throughout the 1980s and 1990s. We see this through the lens of members of the gay and trans community as they navigate the dynamics of chosen family, and how they are perceived in the world during the AIDS crisis. Adults (2025) - Disney + Adults is an ensemble comedy that follows the lives of a friend group as they navigate their 20s. It's a really easy binge that'll have you laughing endlessly. If you love sitcoms like New Girl and How I Met Your Mother, then this one is for you. Killing Eve (2018) - RTÉ Player This spy thriller follows Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh), an MI6 officer who is tasked with catching Villanelle (Jodi Comer), a psychopathic assassin. As the chase goes on, they become more and more obsessed with one another. Is this obsession fueled by love or hate? This is a question they must answer. Feel Good (2020) – Netflix A semi-autobiographical romantic comedy where Mae Martin plays a fictionalised version of themselves. Mae is a recovering drug addict, trying to navigate the modern-day world of love, addiction and sexuality all while attempting to progress their career as a stand-up comedian. Harlem (2021) – Prime Harlem follows the strong bond among four Black women navigating love, careers, and self-discovery. The support and friendship these women give each other coupled with the witty humor and dialogue makes this a fun watch. As crazy as they all are, there are pieces of them that we can all relate to. Overcompensating (2025) - Prime Benny, a football player, heads to college struggling with his sexuality. To hide who he is he finds himself "overcompensating", which leads him to do ridiculous things with unintended consequences. This satirical comedy of college life for an in the closet gay man is the perfect binge. Queer as Folk UK (1999) - Channel 4 Queer as Folk documents the lives and loves of young gay men Stuart, Vince and Nathan in Manchester. This groundbreaking drama was one of the first shows to debut gay characters, and not as background characters but as the leads. It's gritty, it's real, and it's relevant. With only two short seasons, when you're done, you can treat yourself to the US version.
CNET
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
'28 Weeks Later' Is in Netflix's Top 10 but Not in the US. Here's Where You Can Stream It
Every week, Netflix unveils its Top 10 lists for the week before, ranking TV shows and movies by viewership. It seems like the whole world had been preparing for the release of the zombie horror, 28 Years Later, by watching its predecessor, 28 Weeks Later, on Netflix. Actually, when I say "the whole world," I mean places that are not the US. That's because while 28 Weeks Later ranked No. 8 in Netflix's Top 10 films for the week of June 16, its thanks to viewers in 36 other countries. The film is not actually available to stream on the platform in the States. Don't worry, though. If you're itching to watch raging zombies terrorize a bunch of British people, you can catch 28 Weeks Later on Hulu and Disney Plus. (And after years of not being able to stream the 2002 film that started it all, 28 Days Later, you can now watch it free on Pluto TV.) 28 Weeks Later, which came out in 2007, is the follow-up to 28 Days Later. While Boyle, Murphy and the rest of the original cast didn't return for the film, Alex Garland was a producer. The sequel picks up six months after the events of the first movie, 28 Days Later. Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, it stars Cillian Murphy as Jim, a bike messenger who awakens from a coma to discover that London has been decimated by a rage virus that has wiped out much of the population and threatens the remaining survivors. Each film in the series depicts the aftermath of the viral outbreak that's turning people into homicidal rage monsters known as "the infected" (a.k.a. killer zombies). 28 Years Later has earned a lot of hype thanks to the reunion of its collaborators, director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland, and the fact that it's been in development for over a decade. While Boyle wasn't involved with 28 Weeks Later (Garland produced it but it was directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, who co-wrote the script with Rowan Joffé, Enrique López Lavigne and Jesus Olmo), the film has an impressive cast that includes Jeremy Renner, Rose Byrne, Robert Carlyle and Idris Elba, all fighting for their lives as a new batch of zombies assails them in the English countryside. I'll let you debate which film is superior; it's a hot topic online and with the third film out now, everyone has their own rankings. If you haven't caught 28 Years Later in the theater yet, now you can make a whole week of it and catch the entire trilogy in order. You might as well, considering there's at least one more film in the series on its way -- 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is slated for theatrical release next January.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
First Look at Cillian Murphy in Netflix Movie ‘Steve,' a Reimagining of Max Porter's Best-Seller ‘Shy'
Netflix has released a first look at Cillian Murphy in Steve, adapted by Max Porter from his bestselling novella Shy. Off the back of Porter's Berlinale debut The Thing With Feathers, Oscar-winning Murphy stars as a headteacher in the Tim Mielants-directed Steve. The image released Tuesday shows him holding a tennis ball while leant against a blackboard. More from The Hollywood Reporter Liam Payne Featured in Netflix's 'Building the Band' Trailer YouTube Pitches Itself as a Partner for TV, Including as a Place for Longform Content and Full Episodes 'The Traitors' Are Coming to Bulgaria The movie, set to release in October, follows a day in the life with Steve and his students at a last-chance reform school amidst a world that has forsaken them. 'As Steve fights to protect the school's integrity and impending closure,' a plot synopsis reads, 'we witness him grappling with his own mental health. In parallel to Steve's struggles, we meet Shy (Jay Lycurgo), a troubled teen caught between his past and what lies ahead as he tries to reconcile his inner fragility with his impulse for self-destruction and violence.' Tracey Ullman (The Tracey Ullman Show, Mrs. America), Simbi Ajikawo (Top Boy) and Emily Watson (Breaking the Waves, Small Things Like These) have been revealed as supporting cast members. Additional cast members include Douggie McMeekin, Youssef Kerkour, Luke Ayres, Joshua J Parker, Araloyin Oshunremi, Tut Nyuot, Tom Moya, Ahmed Ismail, Joshua Barry, Archie Fisher, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Priyanga Burford, George Fouracres, Marcus Garvey, Ruby Ashbourne-Serkis and Roger Allam. Steve will release in select U.K. theaters and on Netflix on Oct. 3. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT
Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Netflix shares first look at 'Oppenheimer' star Cillian Murphy's new movie — and we already have a release date
"Peaky Blinders" lead Cillian Murphy is heading back to Netflix for "Steve," a new drama movie due to arrive this fall — and the streaming service has just shared several key details about the new release. "Steve" is a reimagining of "Shy," a bestselling novel from English author Max Porter that Netflix bills as "a moving glimpse into the lives of two troubled souls." Written by Porter himself and directed by Tim Mielants (reuniting with Murphy after helming "Small Things Like These" in 2024), "Steve" is the story of a head teacher fighting to prevent the impending closure of his reform school. Steve's story is told in parallel with that of the struggle of one of his troubled students, Shy (played by Jay Lycurgo). In addition to giving us our first look at our lead (see the image above), Netflix has also shared some key info about the story, the cast, and we've already got a release date. Here's what we know about "Steve" right now. Netflix has shared a plot synopsis for "Steve," and it offers a few more details about this emotional drama. It reads: "Set in the mid-'90s, "Steve" is a reimagining of Max Porter's Sunday Times bestseller "Shy." The film follows a pivotal day in the life of head teacher Steve (Academy Award winner Cillian Murphy) and his students at a last-chance reform school amid a world that has forsaken them. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. "As Steve fights to protect the school's integrity and prevent its impending closure, he grapples with his own mental health. In parallel to Steve's struggles, we meet Shy (Jac Lycurgo), a troubled teen caught between his past and what lies ahead as he tries to reconcile his inner fragility with his impulse for self-destruction and violence." In addition to Cillian Murphy, "Steve" also stars Tracey Ullman, Simbi Ajikawo, and fellow "Small Things Like These" star Emily Watson. Their roles remain undisclosed at the time of writing. While we don't have a trailer just yet, Netflix has already confirmed the "Steve" release date. The movie's due to hit "select theaters" in September, before premiering globally on Netflix on Friday, October 3, 2025. In the meantime, if you need more streaming suggestions to tide you over, check out our round-up of the best movies on Netflix for tons more top recommendations.
