Do you love talking about Films?
Are you trying to watch more films in English?
Join Peter’s English Film Club!
Saturday 18th October at 13:00 UK Time
We will discuss… The Thursday Murder Club!
You can find more details on how to participate on Patreon and Discord!
What is Film Club? – The Thursday Murder Club
Film Language Document – Conversation Questions – Extra Resources
What is Peter’s Film Club?
The Film Club is a great opportunity to practice English speaking skills by talking about a film.
Peter invites Thinking In English Conversation Club members (Patreon levels: Learner and Master) to join him on Zoom one Saturday per month, for free!
If you are not a Patreon member, you can pay to join the film club on Peter’s website
But it’s not just about improving speaking skills. Every film has a different topic so talking about them is a really effective way to increase your vocabulary.
Also, you can practice your writing. After every meeting, you can write your thoughts about the film and Peter will read it amd give you detailed feedback!
How to Prepare the Film Club:
1. Watch the film!
2. Prepare by studying the Film Language Document.
(The Film Language Document contains 10 Themes, and 30 Vocabulary Items specific to the film. It also contains the 10 conversation questions we will discuss in the meeting!)
You can find the Film Language Document (and more) below…
The Thursday Murder Club (2025)
Here is a simple description of the film
The Thursday Murder Club is a fun, multi-layered, Netflix Original mystery film. It is based on a very popular 2020 book written by a British TV star called Richard Osman. It tells the story of a group of highly capable retirees who, despite being constantly underestimated, become involved in solving a local murder.
The film deals with themes such as crime and murder, ageing and dementia, friendship and family, and defying appearances. It is fun, light, easy to watch, and at times funny but hides some very real, very relatable, serious ideas.
It has attracted a lot of viewers since its release in August 2025, due to its cast. The film stars Helen Mirren (The Queen), Pierce Brosnan (James Bond), Ben Kingsley (Gandhi), and David Tennant (Doctor Who) to name just a few!
Conversation Questions!
- Did you enjoy The Thursday Murder Club? Can you give a one sentence review?
- Talk a little bit about one character you found interesting…
Their strenghts, weaknesses, what motivates them, and the acting performance.
- Recall one moment you find particularly memorable (perhaps it was funny, moving, or surprising).
- Why do you think the characters are so fascinated by unsolved murders? Is it just out of boredom, curiosity, a sense of justice, or something deeper?
- Is this an empowering portrayal of retirees who people often underestimate? Or is it a bit condescending to make a film with this obvious message?
- What did you think of the police? Is it a criticism of well-meaning but underfunded public services? Is Donna actually a capable officer or are the main characters just taking advantage of her?
- What do you think about the character of Bogdan? Did you find his character arc satisfying or frustrating? Does it relate to real-world exploitation of migrant workers?
- In the film, Ian Ventham is trying to sell the home to make money. This would dehouse the residents including many who are unable to move (such as Penny). Do you think it’s unethical for these kinds of public welfare services to be run for profit?
- Talk a little about the importance of mental acuity and memory in the film and it’s portrayal of dementia. What did you make of the character of Stephen?
- Finally, do you think this film was a good mystery? Were the twists satisfying? Do you think there were enough clues? Did you guess anything correctly before it was revealed?
Do you have any more thoughts or questions?
Why not prepare 1 or 2 more of your own questions or opinions about the film?!
Extra Resources
If you want to do even more, you might want to look at the online resources:
IMDb Page
IMDb page where you can find everything about the film including: Videos, Characters, Cast and Crew, Plot Synopsis, Quotes, Reviews and more!
Film Trailer on YouTube
See if you like the look of the film by watching the trailer.
… and it might help you refresh your memory if you saw it a long time ago!
The Thursday Murder Club Vocabulary
Learn and practice the vocabulary for this film!.
Practice using 5 different study games and activities – including writing, listening, and memorisation techniques!
Flashcards
Matching Game
Learning Game
Test Yourself
Listening and Spelling
General Film Vocabulary
Learn and practice vocabulary for this Thinking in English Conversation Club.
Practice using 5 different study games and activities – including writing, listening, and memorisation techniques!
Flashcards
Matching Game
Learning Game
Test Yourself
Listening and Spelling
See you at the Film Club!
