What to Watch: The Iris’ Weekly TV Picks (6th – 8th October 2014)

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Monday

Diaries of a Broken Mind, ABC 2, 10:04pm AEST

This bold and thought-provoking documentary follows the journeys of twenty-five young people growing up with mental health issues in the UK. Using hand-held cameras to tell their stories from their own unique perspectives, the documentary is an intimate insight into their struggles.

Tuesday

Jamie’s Comfort Food, Ch. 10, 7.30pm AEST

Never starve again and learn how to cook basic comfort foods with flair. The always charming Jamie Oliver will you take you through his chicken Kiev, shepherd’s pie and spaghetti vongole recipes.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, ABC 2, 7.40pm AEST

This episode features Emma Thompson who is possibly the best talk show guest ever; she’s always unpredictable and hilariously funny. Plus, she pairs up with Michael Cera against Fallon and Jim Parsons for an awesomely fun game of Password. To make a great show even better, Fallon does his famous Thank You notes segment and comedian Dane Cook stops by.

Joni Mitchell: Woman of Heart And Mind, Bio., 9:30pm AEST

A fantastic and detailed documentary of Joni Mitchell’s life and music, complete with historical footage and interviews with the singer. Directed by Stephanie Bennett and written by Susan Lacy, this is a must watch for Joni Mitchell fans.

Wednesday

Steve Jobs: Billion Dollar Hippy, ABC 2, 8:30pm AEST

Evan Davis’ profile of the fascinating character of Steve Jobs looks at the corporate rise of the self-confessed hippy, from dropping out of college and taking acid to becoming the influential innovator and technological guru we remember him as. Interviewees include Stephen Fry and Steve Wozniak.

Superman Returns, GO! 8:30pm AEST

Starring Brandon Routh as Superman and Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane, the film follows Superman coming back to Earth after a mysterious absence. It’s a solid action and adventure film for a Wednesday night in.

No Country for Old Men, ONE, 9:30pm AEST

The critically acclaimed No Country for Old Men is directed and written by the Coen Brothers and stars Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem and Josh Brolin. In Texas, Llewellyn Moss (Brolin) stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong and takes the money for himself, becoming a target for relentless assassin Anton Chigurh (Bardem). Violent, brutal and compelling, it is no wonder this film took out the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2008.

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