OverSixty April 2023 Digital

OVERSIXTY.COM.AU | ISSUE 4 | APRIL 2023 28 ENTERTAINMENT ON THE BOX AT THE MOVIES ENTERTAINMENT What’s on Maybe I Do Romantic Comedy An all-star cast headines this multi-generational rom-com. When a young couple (Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey) start thinking about marriage, they decide it’s time their families met. But the family dinner they’ve arranged soon takes a turn for the very awkward when the two sets of parents (Richard Gere and Diane Keaton, and Susan Sarandon and William H. Macy) discover that they already know each other – very well. Ma"a Mamma Action Comedy Fans of Aussie actress Toni Collette will love her hilarious portrayal of a suburban American mother who unwittingly inherits an Italian mafia empire after the death of her grandfather. Guided by the firm’s consigliere (Monica Belucci), she starts to navigate the violent, unfamiliar world of mob life in her own unique way – such as taking baked muffins to a mafia meeting. Fun, frenetic and highly fanciful, you’ll love all the improbable action set to a background of the stunning Italian landscape. Chevalier Biographical Drama A feast for the senses, this is a sumptuous retelling of the rise and downfall of Joseph Bologne, aka Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a French-Caribbean violinist and composer, known as the ‘Black Mozart’. The illegitimate son of an African slave and a plantation owner, Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr) rose to the height of 18th century French society due to his prodigious musical talents and as a champion fencer. But an ill-fated love affair Book Club 2 Comedy This sequel is sure to please lovers of the irreverent first film about four long-standing book club friends (Jane Fonda, Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen and Mary Steenburgen), whose love-lives take some surprising turns after they read Fifty Shades of Grey . In the second instalment, the foursome heads to Italy to celebrate the engagement of one of the women, but things go off the rail amidst explosive revelations. Their relaxing holiday turns into an unforgettable cross-country adventure – and a stint in jail. A fun frolic. with a French noblewoman and a subsequent falling out with Marie Antoinette (Lucy Boynton) and her court, leads to his untimely downfall. Farmer Wants AWife Channel 7 The Aussie dating show that’s all about heart and sincerity is back for another season, with hosts Natalie Gruzlewski and Samantha Armytage helping a fresh batch of farmers from all around the country in their quest to find that special someone to share their lives with. Some of this year’s farmers include 41-year-old Andrew, a mixed-crop and sheep farmer from Narrabri who loves dancing and fitness; Tassie potato farmer Dylan, 25, who’s also had a car racing career; shy sixth-generation sheep and cattle farmer Brenton from Darriman, Victoria, 26; and 29-year-old apple farmer David from Pozieres, Queensland, who is passionate about travel, cooking, and his two Border Collies. This year, we’re in for a special treat as we get to meet the adorable babies of farmers from previous seasons, a testament to how successful the show has been at creating lasting unions. Look out for all the feelgood fun on Channel 7 and 7Plus this autumn. !e 1%Club Channel 7 A game show that stands out from the crowd, The 1% Club debuted in the UK last year to great acclaim and an all-new Australian version will arrive on Channel 7 and 7plus in autumn 2023. Unlike the majority of quizzes and game shows, you don’t need to have extensive general knowledge or the ability to retain obscure quiz trivia to do well on this show. Fashioned more like an IQ test, all you need is logic, reasoning skills and common sense, meaning people of all ages and backgrounds can participate and play along at home. Hosted by Australian comedian, actor and writer Jim Jefferies, 100 contestants begin every show, and are first asked a question that 90% of the country got right (based on a sample of answers by Australians), then asked questions that smaller and smaller percentages answered correctly. To win the top prize, contestants must correctly answer a question that only 1% of the country would get right. How far do you think you will get? They are, in fact, both having affairs with each other’s spouses. Sounds complicated (and highly coincidental)? It sure is, but it makes for one wild and hilarious ride. Rabbit Hole Paramount+ In this heart-pounding original new series starring Kiefer Sutherland, nothing is as it appears. He stars as John Weir, a master of deception in the world of corporate espionage, who uncovers a sinister plot by mysterious, powerful forces who have the ability to influence and control populations. Framed for murder, Weir finds himself on the run and desperately trying to decipher who and what is real in a reality that’s turned on its head. A team of unlikely allies are Weir’s only chance to outsmart an enemy that turns out to have deep ties to his own deceptive past – but how much can he trust them? You won’t know who or what to believe as John tries to navigate a world of surveillance, misinformation and manipulation to uncover the man at the centre of the plot. This captivating new thriller, also starring Charles Dance, Rob Yang and Enid Graham, is streaming exclusively on Paramount+ from Monday 27 March. Sporting events 2023 NRL Season The biggest ever season of the NRL Telstra Premiership kicked off last month and all eyes are on the new Wayne Bennett-led Dolphins. Watch on Nine and Foxtel. 2023 AFL Season The 2023 Toyota AFL Premiership, which started March 16, will see action aplenty across all of the key states including games at MCG, Marvel Stadium, SCG, The Gabba, Adelaide Oval and Optus Stadium. View on the Seven Network and 7Plus, Foxtel and Kayo. Australian Grand Prix Get ready for thrills, spills and non-stop action, as the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix 2023 returns to Albert Park in Melbourne from 30 March to 2 April. Watch the action on TV on Foxtel and Kayo Sports. State of Origin The ultimate NRL battle between Queensland and New South Wales never disappoints. Game one will be held at Adelaide Oval on May 31, game two at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on 21 June and game three at Stadium Australia, Sydney, on July 12. Watch on 9Now.