Every now and then you need a quick picker-upper after going through a demanding work schedule. At such times, movies prove to be a valuable pastime for millions across the country. The question remains though, as to which movies are worth watching.
If you are fortunate enough to have subscribed to DIRECTV packages that offer channels like EPIX® and SHOWTIME® in its TV channel lineup, then we have the perfect collection for you. The list below contains some of the most promising movie titles that you can access on EPIX® right away. Let see what they are, shall we?
The Marksman
First up, we have for you The Marksman, bringing for you yet another dazzling performance by the legendary Liam Neeson. The story revolves around Jim (Neeson), a former US Marine who has opted for a life of solitude o the Mexico-Arizona Border.
His peace is short-lived though when he comes across a young boy who is on the run from a Mexican cartel. Now, it is up to Jim to save this boy from the threat that has followed him across the border to the United States. Other prominent cast members include Jacob Perez, Katheryn Winnick, and Juan Pablo Raba.
Love and Monsters
It has been seven years since the monsters ravaged the Earth, forcing the survivors of the human race to seek refuge underground. Joel Dawson (portrayed by Dylan O’Brien) is an ordinary boy living in the midst, who is faced with a sudden temptation to leave the comfy bunker and travel across the land in hopes of reuniting with his ex-girlfriend Aimee (portrayed by Jessica Henwick). Tune into this terrifying spectacle to find out what kinds of crazy monsters will he cross paths with. Other noteworthy actors joining this cast are Michael Rooker, Dan Ewing, Ariana Greenblatt, and some others.
Georgetown
Power-hungry smooth-talker Ulrich Mott (portrayed by Christoph Waltz) is a social climber in Washington D.C. who knows his way around people. After marrying an older lady named Elsa Breht (portrayed by Vanessa Redgrave), with a wealthier lifestyle and powerful friends, life seems to be falling into place.
However, when her rich wife turns up dead, his life gets surrounded by a series of investigations and political scandals. Other prominent cast members in this film include Annette Bening, Corey Hawkins, Laura de Carteret, and a few others.
Bill & Ted Face the Music
2020 brought with it one of the most exciting and anticipated sequels in Hollywood. Bill (reprised by Alex Winter) & Ted (reprised by Keanu Reeves) returned once again in an all-new crazy adventure. This time, they have become victims of fortune-telling that they must write a song to save all life in the Universe.
However, these wisecracking would-be rock stars decide to exploit a loophole and go on a time-traveling adventure to steal a song from their older selves. Their attempt, though, leads them into a hopeless journey to bring a new hit song. Other Hollywood superstars joining this cast include Kristen Schaal, Samara Weaving, William Sadler, and several others.
Terminator: Dark Fate
Sarah Connor (reprised by Linda Hamilton) returned once again to the thrilling universe of Terminator in Terminator: Dark Fate. Here, we see a hybrid humanoid named Grace (portrayed by Mackenzie Davis) who is sent back in time to save the life of a young girl named Dani Ramos (portrayed by Natalia Reyes) from the latest liquid Terminator.
The duo faces a significant amount of distress avoiding the indestructible robot. That is until they come across two beings who are rather experienced with these kinds of things, Sarah Connor and the T-800 Terminator (portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger). Other noteworthy cast members include Gabriel Luna, Diego Boneta, and Ferran Fernández.
Sonic the Hedgehog
2020 seemed to be filled with nostalgia and childhood memories in terms of Hollywood movies. Sonic the Hedgehog gave new life to everyone’s favorite blue hedgehog. Tom (portrayed by James Marsden) is a small-town police officer with little hope of making it into the big leagues. However, his life takes a huge turn when he comes across a talking speedy hedgehog from Space, Sonic (voiced by Ben Schwartz).
Tom and Sonic then embark upon a journey to prevent the infamous Dr. Robotnik (portrayed by Jim Carrey), from capturing Sonic and doing crazy experiments on him. Other Hollywood actors part of this amazing spectacle consist of Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Neal McDonough, and some others.
In a Nutshell
There are boatloads of other movies as well waiting for you on the EPIX® channel. All you need is to have access to a TV channel lineup with the channel included. So, do not waste time calling the DIRECTV Customer Service team and subscribe to the perfect TV plan right away.