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Trailer Watch: Which film will you watch this weekend?

Cinemas might be closed for now, but there are other ways to watch. Here are a few options.

EVERY THURSDAY EVENING, we bring you three trailers for films that are due out in the cinema that weekend.

But with cinemas closed at the moment because of the coronavirus, here are three trailers for films you can catch on streaming services online. Don’t forget though that some cinemas are opening on Monday! 

The Old Guard

Netflix / YouTube

Gina Prince-Bythewood directs this graphic novel adaptation, about a group of superhero mercenaries who can’t be killed. Stars Charlize Theron.

The Salt of the Earth

Madman Films / YouTube

This Wim Wenders documentary about photographer Sebastiao Salgado is now on Mubi – a great chance to catch up with the Oscar-nominated film. 

The Truth

FTZ / YouTube

Hirokazu Koreeda tells the story of what happens when a scriptwriter reunites with her famous actress mother. Stars Catherine Deneuve, Juliette Binoche and Ethan Hawke.

Which will you watch first?


Poll Results:

None of them (1788)
The Old Guard (1738)
The Truth (267)
The Salt of the Earth (233)

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    Mute Richard Cronin
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    Jul 16th 2020, 8:34 PM

    Gonna give that greyhound a go, it’s Tom Hanks & he very rarely does bad films

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    Mute Kev
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    Jul 16th 2020, 8:38 PM

    @Richard Cronin: Same. I’ve heard it’s very good.

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    Jul 16th 2020, 8:39 PM

    @Richard Cronin: i watched it, it was only alright for a Tom Hanks film. Still worth watching though

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    Mute Emma Dobbyn
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    Jul 16th 2020, 9:50 PM

    @Richard Cronin: watched it the other evening. It’s not bad at all. I’ve the attention span of a goldfish and it kept me interested from beginning to end.

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    Jul 16th 2020, 10:06 PM

    @Richard Cronin: its a decent enough film nothing amazing, only 92min long too which quick for a film these days.

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    Jul 16th 2020, 10:06 PM

    @Richard Cronin: I watched it. It was good, just not great. Definitely worth a watch though, it’s not a long film and enjoyable enough.

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    Mute Carlin Ite
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    Jul 16th 2020, 10:36 PM

    @Richard Cronin: I love Hanks but this has been getting average reviews at best. Very little characterisation apparently. Hank’s wasn’t happy with the move to Apple TV.

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    Jul 16th 2020, 10:37 PM

    @Richard Cronin: don’t bother. It’s rub bish

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    Jul 17th 2020, 11:08 AM

    @Richard Cronin: It’s nowhere near the calibration of Saving Private Ryan or Apollo 13 etc., but worth a watch. Disappointing for a Hanks movie.

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    Jul 16th 2020, 8:48 PM

    Do yerselves a favour and avoid the old guard at all costs. Worst film I’ve seen in a long time. Absolute sh*te, rotten tomatoes ratings hard to trust these days

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    Mute Adrian Ryan
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    Jul 16th 2020, 8:58 PM

    @Lochlann Carney: I agree Lochlann! Seems like they were going for inclusivity rather than quality!!

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    Jul 16th 2020, 9:44 PM

    @Lochlann Carney: it was ok…ish

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    Jul 17th 2020, 12:10 AM

    @Lochlann Carney: it was OK. A bit slow

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    Jul 16th 2020, 9:13 PM

    I’m binge watching The X Files on amazon prime.

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    Jul 16th 2020, 9:17 PM

    @Louise B: “Tooms” episode superb

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    Jul 16th 2020, 9:19 PM

    @Quentin Moriarty: Sweet!! I’m on season 1 episode 17 so haven’t seen that one yet. What a quality show. Beats any tripe on telly or Netflix

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    Mute Neil Reilly
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    Jul 17th 2020, 9:38 AM

    @Quentin Moriarty: Eugene Tooms is one of the scariest characters ever on TV and the real actor is some piece of work in real life

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    Mute Lochlann Carney
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    Jul 16th 2020, 8:50 PM

    Do yerselves a favour and avoid the old guard at all costs. Worst film I’ve seen in a long time. Rotten tomatoes ratings hard to trust these days

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    Jul 17th 2020, 12:15 PM

    @Lochlann Carney: I thought it was decent it sets it self up for the 2nd one

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    Jul 16th 2020, 9:57 PM

    Theron is hot…

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    Jul 16th 2020, 10:35 PM

    @Seriousnojoke: I recommend you watch 2 days in the valley one of her earlier films very enjoyable

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    Jul 17th 2020, 12:04 AM

    @Seriousnojoke: I disagree, have you seen her without make up in monster? Ugh

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    Jul 17th 2020, 12:04 AM

    @Seriousnojoke: I disagree, have you seen her without make up in monster? Ugh

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    Jul 17th 2020, 12:33 AM

    @John Moloney: excellent film and cast

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    Jul 17th 2020, 7:32 AM

    @Aaron92utd: probably best film she’s being in

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    Mute Quentin Moriarty
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    Jul 16th 2020, 11:16 PM

    Will watch Luc Besson’s The Big Blue

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    Jul 16th 2020, 11:56 PM

    @Quentin Moriarty: when is that on?

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    Jul 16th 2020, 9:01 PM

    Don’t watch The Old Guard if you’re homophobic.

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    Jul 17th 2020, 12:02 AM

    @Kevin Moriarty: Or if you want a break from having lgbt rammed down your throat every time you look at a screen!

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    Jul 17th 2020, 2:46 AM

    @Kevin Moriarty: I disagree, you should definitely watch it if you are homophobic…

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    Jul 16th 2020, 9:12 PM

    Palm Springs should be on that list.

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    Jul 17th 2020, 8:33 AM

    @Full Circle: I don’t think it’s out here technically, but yes it’s excellent

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    Jul 17th 2020, 10:25 AM

    @Full Circle: Thanks – trailer looks great. Gonna watch that this weekend

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    Jul 16th 2020, 10:52 PM

    The Old Guard was terrible

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    Jul 17th 2020, 6:00 AM

    I was in the cinema on monday gone. Saw The Empire Strikes Back. Great to see it on the nig screen. They see showing the original Superman next week. I shall attend that too.

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    Jul 17th 2020, 12:16 PM

    If you want something to watch this weekend, Hamilton is streaming on Disney +. It’s very impressive, well worth watching!

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    Jul 17th 2020, 2:18 PM

    Old Guard was terrible!

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    Jul 17th 2020, 8:24 AM

    Mmm Juliette Binoche …

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