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Netflix's latest no.1 sees sudden ratings rise – I can see why it splits opinion

I loved The Thursday Murder Club, but clearly it's not for everyone

The Thursday Murder Club: everything is eclipsed by the cakes in this sanitised Netflix adaptation

In his essay Decline of the English Murder, the writer George Orwell evokes the pleasure to be had in reading about killing. After a good meal (including pudding), you are in the mood to read: “the sofa cushions are soft underneath you, the fire is well alight, the air is…

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The Joyce from the book is completely missing in The Thursday Murder Club movie

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Pierce Brosnan thrilled to keep working in his 70s

Pierce Brosnan, 72, isn't worried about his advancing years and thinks it is "wonderful" to still be working.

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Over-the-top melodrama, a platonic rom-com and retirement village murders: what to watch in September

With September comes spring: flowering trees, warmer weather, longer days. But just as it felt like spring had sprung, a new cold front came over much of south east Australia.

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Netflix's newest No. 1 movie is a charming, star-studded crime comedy — and it's perfect for 'Knives Out' fans

"The Thursday Murder Club" is a breezy crime caper that's perfect for a holiday weekend, and it's already shot to the No. 1 spot on Netflix's charts.

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Pierce Brosnan: ‘A seventysomething Bond? They know where to find me’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The Irish star, who cut a suave figure as the 007 of the new millennium, has traded spy gadgets for OAP crime-solving in ‘The Thursday Murder Club’. He speaks to Patrick Smith about getting older, the importance of political protest, and the truth behind his confusing ‘MobLand’…

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7 top new movies and shows to stream this weekend on Prime Video, Netflix and more (Aug. 29–31)

'The Thursday Murder Club,' 'Upload' and 'Thunderbolts' lead our Labor Day weekend watch list

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The Thursday Murder Club is now on Netflix – here’s how to read the books in order

‘The Impossible Fortune’ is available to pre-order ahead of its release on 25 September

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Original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus on reboot HBO series: ‘What’s the point?’

"It’s all going to be the same.” Chris Columbus has shared his views on the controversial Harry Potter TV series adaptation, questioning the need to replicate the original films. The new show will hit small screens in 2027.

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Richard Osman reveals the only celebrity guest at The Thursday Murder Club premiere

Plus what went on in London this week, from bumps of caviar to Brian Cox’s bizarre TV show

Evening Standard

Original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus says series is ‘more of the same’

The 66-year-old directed the first two Harry Potter films and produced the third.

Evening Standard

Netflix’s New Murder Mystery Movie Is a Surprisingly Cozy and Charming Watch — But I Have One Problem

"The Thursday Murder Club" is a new Netflix murder mystery movie, adapted from Richard Osman's best-seller, packing an all-star British cast and plenty of easy-going Chris Columbus charm.

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Helen Mirren just debuted a new bob with a nod to the roaring '20s - and it's ideal for autumn styling

Vintage with a modern twist, this is the chicest new season cut we've seen

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This lesser-known Farrow & Ball paint colour is the unexpected star of The Thursday Murder Club on Netflix

As well as a stellar cast, the new Netflix film is an aesthetic masterpiece

Evening Standard

Chris Columbus: 'Home Alone and Harry Potter weren’t meant to be family films'

EXCLUSIVE The filmmaker, who is behind Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club, says his approach to making movies came after being ‘bored’ when taking his own kids to the cinema

Evening Standard

Celia Imrie: how brooches, hankies and a secret tribute brought Thursday Murder Club character to life

Exclusive: Olivier Award-winning actress says she was given unusual freedom on set to personalise Joyce’s world

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Chris Columbus gives update on Gremlins 3: ‘Sequel has to be perfect’

EXCLUSIVE The acclaimed filmmaker reflects on Stephen Spielberg’s role in the original, promises no CGI mogwai, and reveals updates on The Goonies and Labyrinth sequels

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Katy Brand fights back tears over The Thursday Murder Club’s tender portrayal of dementia

The Thursday Murder Club writer Katy Brand fought back tears as she praised Dame Helen Mirren and Jonathan Pryce for their tender portrayal of dementia in the new Netflix film.

The Independent UK

Thursday Murder Club cast on why film is ‘a celebration of the older generation’

New Netflix show Thursday Murder Club, an adaptation of Richard Osman’s book, boasts a stellar cast

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Richard Osman reflects on deep meaning behind The Thursday Murder club

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Celia Imrie says Thursday Murder Club cast would return for a sequel

The film is based on the series of books by TV presenter Richard Osman.

The Independent UK

The fall's 10 most anticipated books, from Pynchon to (Priscilla) Presley

Fall is the time for publishers to release their most anticipated literary fiction, and this season will feature new books from Thomas Pynchon, Kiran Desai and Ian McEwan among others

Evening Standard

The Thursday Murder Club review: a gorgeous, best-of-British romp

4/5 Though it eschews some of Osman’s more complex storylines, there’s still plenty of warmth and laughs to be found here

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The Thursday Murder Club to The Godfather Part II: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan lead a star-packed adaptation of Richard Osman’s popular murder mystery series – plus Francis Ford Coppola’s Oscar-winning mafia classic

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