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Irish Independent
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
What to watch on TV and streaming today: Glastonbury 2025 Live, The Silence of the Lambs and Squid Game
Jamie: What to Eat This Week Channel 4, 4.55pm Jamie Oliver cooks a range of seasonal dishes, using ingredients from his own garden. Included on the menu are crispy duck with a mouthwatering plum sauce and grilled sweet peppers. Glastonbury 2025 Live BBC Two, 5pm, 7pm & 10.10pm, BBC Four, from 7pm & BBC One, 9.10pm & 10.30pm The evening concludes with headliners Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts. Raye, Charli XCX and Brandi Carlile are among the other acts featured. Coverage continues on Sunday. Edward & Wallis: The Bahamas Scandal — Revealed RTÉ2, 8.30pm Fascinating documentary focusing on the Duke and Duchess of Windsor's period in the Caribbean, where they were meant to safely see out World War II. However, as once secret documents reveal, it turned into a disaster caused by extravagant spending and controversial behaviour. Empire of the Sun RTÉ One, 3pm Steven Spielberg's wartime drama is based on JG Ballard's semi-autobiographical novel. A young Christian Bale plays an English boy living in Shanghai who is separated from his parents following the Japanese invasion. John Malkovich and Nigel Havers also appear. The Silence of the Lambs RTÉ2, 10.45pm Oscar-winning adaptation of Thomas Harris's novel. Trainee FBI agent Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) hopes cannibalistic killer Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) will help unlock the clues to catching an elusive murderer. Squid Game Netflix, streaming now Brace yourselves… In the wildly anticipated third and final season of Squid Game, Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae, aka player 456) returns. Haunted by incremental loss, he's determined to end the deadly competition once and for all. His clash with the enigmatic Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) escalates into a (surprise, surprise) grave battle of strategy and morality, as new games and old enemies collide. With the expected level of twists — including a baby being added to the mix and the viral Gachapon craze (plastic vending balls to you) putting in a pivotal appearance — the stakes are high. As surviving players face progressively brutal choices, the line between justice and tainted vengeance increasingly blurs. Can humanity survive the harshest reality? As the world awaits the final answer, writer-director Hwang Dong-hyuk promises a powerful conclusion to the global phenomenon. I think we'll be the collective judges of that. The Charles Ponzi Story AppleTV+, streaming now We've all heard of Ponzi schemes, but what do you know of their namesake? He was a broke immigrant based in 1920s Boston, who rocketed to wealth and infamy in mere months by orchestrating what would become known as the infamous scheme, one of history's boldest financial frauds. For more stories inspired by true events, try Smoke starring Taron Egerton, John Leguizamo and Greg Kinnear. Countdown Prime Video, streaming now Nary a Rachel Riley or a giant clock in sight in this LAPD-set moody number.
Otago Daily Times
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Latest zombie instalment dissects the human condition
28 YEARS LATER Director: Danny BoyleCast: Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams, Ralph FiennesRating: (R16) ★★★★+ REVIEWED BY AMASIO JUTEL Twenty-eight years after the "rage virus" was liberated from an animal testing lab by eco-terrorists, the British Isles are under strict quarantine. On the mainland, the virus runs rampant, giving birth to an array of new "infecteds". Off the northeast coast of England (Lindisfarne, or "Holy Island"), Spike (Alfie Williams) and his parents, Jamie (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Isla (Jodie Comer), live in a fenced off survivor community, connected to the mainland via a causeway only accessible at low tide. Armed with bows and arrows, Jamie and Spike cross the causeway for a father-son rite of passage zombie hunt. A casual (and effective) exposition dump lays the Act One stakes bare — in 4 hours, the tide will be too high to return, and they'll be stuck on the mainland; a natural world that takes no prisoners. Despite the drastic change in iPhone megapixel resolution over 23 years, the 28 visual style remains distinct. Cinematographer of the original film, Anthony Dod Mantle, returns with guerrilla-style, over-the-shoulder shots and canted wides of the father-son duo, a visual metaphor to alienate them from a world where they don't belong — two decades free of humanity's blemish means humans come second. Colourful vistas depict crumbling buildings set in the vast greenery. Striking infrared sequences and freeze-frame bullet-time high-speed pans of explosions of infected blood and guts are staggering, and supplement this gruesome, genre-fare video game logic. The creature innovation of the film is the "alphas" — head-ripping, spinal cord flail-waving infected, whose exposure to the virus has juiced them up to 12-foot-tall beasts. Forced to hide under the cover of night, having missed their four-hour window home, Spike and Jamie are taunted by the looming silhouette of an Alpha on the horizon line, twice the size of any infected near it. The menacing threat is actualised in an electrifying foot race across the shin-deep causeway home. A slightly shocking tonal shift finally marks the main protagonist (masked by the strange billing order that likely is owed to a confirmed sequel), who sets out on a Wizard of Oz-style cross-country journey with a haphazard crew, through a colourful array of set pieces to the remarkable "Bone Temple". A document of the lives that have been, it's undeniably amazing scenery, complete with an eccentric "third act Fiennes" masterclass to go with. Garland's writing packages themes explored in his own work. His forensic diagnosis of humanity — folk horror and tribalism, the rule of nature and nationalism — marries well with Boyle's humanistic directorial lens, who has an approach to character direction much less subtle, perhaps even brittle, compared to recent Garland projects, Annihilation, Men and Civil War. The film straddles that line between cold diagnosis of the human condition and the viscerality of the horror and humanity in this film, profoundly so. This is no more resonant than in Spike's first venture across the causeway. Boyle deploys a stern sonic and visual pastiche to a renowned 1915 recording of Rudyard Kipling's Second Boer War poem, Boots . Overlayed with footage from the classic film Henry V , and non-fiction footage of wartime, Boyle harmonises with Garland's thematic endeavour to indicate the splintering society through tribalist strife, harkening back to the act three twist of 28 Days Later . Garland's interest in folk horror is particularly symbolic, characterising the arbitrary centring power of religion amid conflict. Masks and churches figure prominently; ritual practices denote the in-community and those who are cast out. The communal power of the church on "Holy Island" (literally) opposes the structural integrity of those on the mainland, where they're seen as decrepit and crumbling. The bookends of the film materialise this thematic idea very openly. 28 Years Later is post-post-apocalyptic horror with a deep emotional storyline, exhilarating action, and bombastic film-making, and a tale of the cold-hearted tribalism and polarisation that its writer too often pontificates about in less effective films.
North Wales Live
17 hours ago
- Health
- North Wales Live
Jamie Laing releases unique track to combat morning blues
Jamie Laing has released a track designed to help Britons get the most out of their mornings. The podcast presenter, ultramarathon participant, and television personality has taken on the role of a motivational speaker with a spoken word piece entitled 'Morning People'. The track is a call for improved mornings, smarter sleep and tech-savvy starts. From encouraging listeners to "check in with your breath" to advising them to "use your feet and " and "find your rhythm", Jamie offers practical tips to assist a sleep-deprived nation in forming better habits. For those looking to "carpe the heck outta that diem," there's an accompanying animated lyric video filled with uplifting, bright animations showcasing an energetic animated version of Jamie ready to take on the day. Jamie's new track is uplifting and practical (Image: Joe Pepler/PinPep) The celeb, whose track can be found on Spotify, has joined forces with Samsung Health to inspire the nation to become more of morning people, with AI-powered sleep tracking and personalised energy scores available on its Galaxy Watch and Ring series. In Jamie's words: "If you can beat the morning, you can win the day. That's why I love what Samsung Health is doing – helping people understand the body and the mind, and tech can empower you to live your best day," reports the Daily Star. His release coincides with research indicating that 30 per cent of people in Britain hit the snooze button two or more times on weekday mornings. Additionally, 24 per cent report feeling sluggish most days upon rising. The study suggests that a good night's sleep could make individuals more willing to try new things, with two-fifths of people feeling that tiredness hampers their potential. Seventeen percent have skipped a workout due to fatigue, while 21 percent have made mistakes at work after a poor night's sleep. Alarmingly, 41 percent have even fallen asleep on the job from sheer exhaustion. Additionally, Brits admit that lack of sleep has caused them to snap at others and increased their desire for unhealthy snacks. Samsung has introduced new health features in its upcoming One UI 8 Watch to aid users in developing better habits and improving sleep, heart health, fitness, and nutrition. Annika Bizon of Samsung commented: "Sleep is the foundation to our approach to health, as it influences physical and mental wellbeing, yet our research reveals that many of us aren't getting enough. "That's why we are taking action, providing innovative tools to help people understand and improve their sleep. "By offering insights, coaching, and inspiration like the Morning People track, we are empowering better starts and helping the nation seize the day."
Wales Online
17 hours ago
- Health
- Wales Online
Jamie Laing releases unique track to combat morning blues
Jamie Laing releases unique track to combat morning blues The reality TV star has become a motivational speaker for a spoken word track called 'Morning People' Jamie Laing records motivational track for Samsung Jamie Laing has released a track designed to help Britons get the most out of their mornings. The podcast presenter, ultramarathon participant, and television personality has taken on the role of a motivational speaker with a spoken word piece entitled 'Morning People'. The track is a call for improved mornings, smarter sleep and tech-savvy starts. From encouraging listeners to "check in with your breath" to advising them to "use your feet and " and "find your rhythm", Jamie offers practical tips to assist a sleep-deprived nation in forming better habits. For those looking to "carpe the heck outta that diem," there's an accompanying animated lyric video filled with uplifting, bright animations showcasing an energetic animated version of Jamie ready to take on the day. Jamie's new track is uplifting and practical (Image: Joe Pepler/PinPep ) The celeb, whose track can be found on Spotify, has joined forces with Samsung Health to inspire the nation to become more of morning people, with AI-powered sleep tracking and personalised energy scores available on its Galaxy Watch and Ring series. In Jamie's words: "If you can beat the morning, you can win the day. That's why I love what Samsung Health is doing – helping people understand the body and the mind, and tech can empower you to live your best day," reports the Daily Star. Article continues below Jamie Laing teams up with Samsung to promote morning activity His release coincides with research indicating that 30 per cent of people in Britain hit the snooze button two or more times on weekday mornings. Additionally, 24 per cent report feeling sluggish most days upon rising. The study suggests that a good night's sleep could make individuals more willing to try new things, with two-fifths of people feeling that tiredness hampers their potential. Seventeen percent have skipped a workout due to fatigue, while 21 percent have made mistakes at work after a poor night's sleep. Alarmingly, 41 percent have even fallen asleep on the job from sheer exhaustion. Additionally, Brits admit that lack of sleep has caused them to snap at others and increased their desire for unhealthy snacks. Samsung has introduced new health features in its upcoming One UI 8 Watch to aid users in developing better habits and improving sleep, heart health, fitness, and nutrition. Article continues below Annika Bizon of Samsung commented: "Sleep is the foundation to our approach to health, as it influences physical and mental wellbeing, yet our research reveals that many of us aren't getting enough. "That's why we are taking action, providing innovative tools to help people understand and improve their sleep. "By offering insights, coaching, and inspiration like the Morning People track, we are empowering better starts and helping the nation seize the day."
South Wales Argus
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Jamie Laing releases track to turn mornings into triumphs
The podcast host, ultramarathon runner, and reality TV star has turned motivational speaker for a spoken word anthem called Morning People. The track is a bold, synth-driven battle cry for better mornings, smarter sleep, and screen-savvy starts. From 'check in with your breath' to 'use your feet and 'find your rhythm' Jamie delivers actionable advice designed to help a sleep-deprived nation build better habits. In a bid to help the nation 'carpe the heck outta that diem,' the song comes with an animated lyric video full of dopamine-bright visuals, following an animated Jamie leaping into action. (Image: Joe Pepler/PinPep) The star, whose track is available on Spotify, has teamed up with Samsung Health to encourage the nation to become more morning people, with AI-powered sleep tracking and personalised energy scores available on its Galaxy Watch & Ring series. Jamie said: 'If you can beat the morning, you can win the day. 'That's why I love what Samsung Health is doing – helping people understand the body and the mind, and tech can empower you to live your best day.' The track follows research which found 30 per cent of Brits hit snooze on a weekday morning two or more times. Meanwhile, 24 per cent feel groggy most mornings when they wake up. Four in 10 (42 per cent) believe tiredness is holding them back from becoming their best self, while 51 per cent say they'd be more inclined to try new things if they had a restful night's sleep. A third have blamed snapping at someone on lack of sleep, and 23 per cent believe not getting enough shut eye has made them crave junk food. Whereas 17 per cent have cancelled a workout due to tiredness, and 21 per cent have made a mistake at work after a bad night's sleep. In fact, 41 per cent have even nodded off in the workplace because they were so exhausted. The research found the top sleep disruptors include temperature (35 per cent), overthinking conversations (32 per cent), and discomfort (28 per cent). Other common culprits include work stress (24 per cent), worrying about loved ones (22 per cent), and scrolling on social media (14 per cent). Annika Bizon from Samsung, which has announced new health features to help consumers set up habits, improve sleep, heart health, fitness and nutrition as part of the upcoming One UI 8 Watch, said: 'Sleep is the foundation to our approach to health, as it influences physical and mental wellbeing, yet our research reveals that many of us aren't getting enough. 'That's why we are taking action, providing innovative tools to help people understand and improve their sleep. 'By offering insights, coaching, and inspiration like the Morning People track, we are empowering better starts and helping the nation seize the day.'
