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TV tonight: high drama with the largest lion pride in the world

Brave film-makers follow big cats in Botswana. Plus: struggling to sleep? Denise Van Outen has some tips for you. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27

HBO Max just got this overlooked Emma Thompson thriller you (probably) missed in theaters — and it's an intense battle for survival

Brian Kirk's frosty thriller "Dead of Winter" is now streaming on HBO Max — here's why this intense Emma Thompson movie belongs on your watchlist.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 21

Dead of Winter review – Emma Thompson turns action hero, and it unexpectedly works

3/5 A freezing cold Thompson embraces her inner Liam Neeson as she attempts to rescue a kidnapped girl, in this refreshing little thriller

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025