10 films worth watching on TV this week.

Mad Max : Fury Road   Sat   24/11   RTE2 @ 21.00

In a post apocalyptic Australia a drifter joins up with a gang of women on the run from an evil master. Tom Hardy & Charlize Theron lead the cast as Max Rockatansky and Imperator Furiosa in one of the best action films of the 21st century. Seriously. Hardy does his usual grumbly thing while Theron steals the film from under him. The title may be Mad Max but the women own this film. It's awesome. Give it a go. It will wow you.

Cold In July   Sat   24/11   BBC2 @ 23.15

Richard Dane kills a burglar in self defence inside his family home. The act sets in motion a sequence of events no one could foresee. This is a dark watch, a twisty, turny, seedy modern noir thriller that goes in directions that will surprise you every step of the way. A first rate cast including Michael C.Hall, Sam Shepherd, Vinessa Shaw and Don Johnson help keep it all believable.

The Survivalist   Sat   24/11   Film4 @ 23.15

A man lives a solitary existence in a post apocalyptic future ( is there any other kind of future? ) until one day two woman show up and turn his ordered existence upside down. Ireland's Martin McCann is a captivating lead in this unusual and intimate tale that delves into the minutiae of life in a world where everything is a danger. Mia Goth and Olwen Fouéré are fine in support. This is a graphic watch so be prepared.

Suspect   Sun   25/11   RTE1 @ 01.25

A woman is murdered and a homeless man with special needs is arrested. Kathleen Riley is hired to investigate a seemingly cut and dried case but soon she starts picking holes. Cher headlines this compelling and well acted 1987 crime drama that chucks a few nice surprises your way. Liam Neeson is solid in an early and nearly unrecognisable part and Dennis Quaid & the late John Mahoney pop up too.

Creed   Sun   25/11   ITV2 @ 20.25

Adonis Creed wants to follow in his father's footsteps and to do so he looks up the only man who could ever challenge him, Rocky Balboa. No one expected the 7th installment in the Rocky series to be this good but it's a fantastic achievement and one that sees Rocky stepping down to a supporting role as a new contender steps up. Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson and of course Sylvester Stallone all do amazing work.

Double Jeopardy   Mon   26/11   TG4 @ 21.30

Libby and Nick have the perfect life until one day Nick disappears and Libby is blamed for his murder. But all is not what it seems. A splash of Hitchcock, a touch of film noir and a whole load of b-movie pulp mix well together and the result is the movie. Its a predictable enough watch but two nicely judged performances from Ashley Judd and Tommy Lee Jones help things to chug along well.

A Man For All Seasons   Tues   27/11   TCM @ 15.35

The story of Thomas More. One man brave enough to stand against the might of Henry the 8th when his desire for a new wife led to the creation of a whole new branch of christianity. A beautiful looking and brilliantly acted historical story about the strength and resilience required to stand up for what you believe in. Robert Shaw as King Henry is a force of nature but Paul Schofield as More owns the screen. 

Death Becomes Her   Tues   27/11   Syfy @ 21.00

A vain and narcissistic actress resorts to extreme measures when she realises a rival, both in love and work, is looking a lot better than she should be. A darkly funny and knowing look at the pressures placed on woman by an industry that discards then as they age. Deadly special effects and great performances from both Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn make it a highly entertaining watch. 

Dark City   Thur   29/11   Syfy @ 22.00

John has woken up in a place he doesn't recognise, his memories are lost and he's being chased for a crime he didn't commit. He must now enter a strange world to solve his problems. A dark, scary, thrilling, inventive and (at the time) very original slice of sci-fi that will keep you glued to the screen. Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly and William Hurt all put in a good shift.

His Girl Friday   Fri   30/11   TCM @ 05.30

Hildy's a reporter. Walter's her boss. Hildy wants a divorce from her husband. Her husband Walter. Hildy wants to remarry. Walter is appalled at the idea. This is brilliant fun, a masterpiece from the Golden Era of Hollywood that's filled with imminently quotable dialogue, superb performances from Rosalind Russell and Cary Grant and it moves so fast you won't be able to look away from the screen for a second..