March 20, 2026

WIFF’S WEEKEND WATCH LIST — 3/20

Check out our recommendations of what to watch this weekend.

IF YOU WANT A POWERFUL DRAMA

TYRANNOSAUR

Vincent Georgie: My mum has been attending WIFF for nearly 20 years. Her yard stick for excellence is always, “Is the film as good as Tyrannosaur?” A dark and moving film from 2011, this is a tough watch but one that is absolutely worth your time. The performances cannot be forgotten and Irish filmmaker Paddy Considine’s sensitivity and humanity shine through at every dark turn. This is the film that put former “British tv comedienne” Olivia Colman on the map. Highest recommendation.

Synopsis: Joseph is a bitter man who seeks to ease his pain via betting, drinking and raging at anyone unfortunate enough to come into his ambit. One day, Joseph stumbles in to a charity shop, where he is greeted with respect and care by its Christian manager Hannah; he responds with typical vitriol. However, the two gradually form a bond of friendship as they get to know one another.

Available on Plex.

if you want something lovely

enchanted april

Vincent Georgie: An elegant cast, a gorgeous location and a literate romance as source material. Nominated for 3 Oscars upon its release, this is the type of intelligent, worldly entertainments that we need more of.

Synopsis: When married British women Rose Arbuthnot (Miranda Richardson) and Lottie Wilkins (Josie Lawrence) decide to take a break from their respective spouses, they stay at a castle in Italy for a quiet holiday. Joining the ladies is Caroline Dester (Polly Walker), a young socialite, and Mrs. Fisher (Joan Plowright), an older aristocrat. Liberated from their daily routines, the four women ease into life in rural Italy, and each finds herself transformed by the experience.

Available on Apple TV.

if you want something stylish

the limey

Vincent Georgie: Filmmaker Nick Shields and I have often spoken about how impressed we are with this Steven Soderbergh-directed film starring a rarely/never better Terence Stamp. A supporting cast loaded up with veteran character actors really rounds out the film.

Synopsis: The Limey follows Wilson (Terence Stamp), a tough English ex-con who travels to Los Angeles to avenge his daughter’s death. Upon arrival, Wilson goes to task battling Valentine (Peter Fonda) and an army of L.A.’s toughest criminals, hoping to find clues and piece together what happened. After surviving a near-death beating, getting thrown from a building and being chased down a dangerous mountain road, the Englishman decides to dole out some bodily harm of his own.

Available on Crave, Plex, YouTube, and Amazon Prime.

DOUBLE FEATURE

oscar-winner roots

Vincent Georgie: Last weekend’s Oscars saw big hauls for the films of both Paul Thomas Anderson (One Battle After Another) and Ryan Coogler (Sinners). As they are both now Oscar-Winners, enjoy taking a look at some of their earlier films. Both films put us on notice decades ago that these were major new talents.

hard eight

Veteran gambler Sydney befriends a young man named John, transforming into a Las Vegas casino champion. John falls for a prostitute, and the couple soon finds themselves in need of Sydney’s help.

Available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime.

fruitvale station

Though he once spent time in San Quentin, 22-year-old black man Oscar Grant (Michael B. Jordan) is now trying hard to live a clean life and support his girlfriend (Melonie Diaz) and young daughter (Ariana Neal). Flashbacks reveal the last day in Oscar’s life, in which he accompanied his family and friends to San Francisco to watch fireworks on New Year’s Eve, and, on the way back home, became swept up in an altercation with police that ended in tragedy. Based on a true story.