10 films on TV this week that are worth your time

Eye In The Sky   Sat   14/9   CH4 @ 21.00

The ethics of modern warfare are up for debate when a drone strike on a terrorist compound is interrupted by the unexpected arrival of a young girl and her market stall. A horribly tense watch that will leave you with a pain in your face from clenching your jaw. Far from enjoyable but very compelling. Helen Mirren leads a nice cast getting back up from Aaron Paul and the much missed Alan Rickman.

Drag Me To Hell   Sat   14/9   Film4 @ 22.55

Sam Raimi's hilariously gooey & crunchy tale of a young woman's mistake and her efforts to fix that mistake. Alison Lohman has a whale of a time in the lead role and certainly earns her pay as she gets thrown around the screen like the Coyote in the old Roadrunner cartoons. This is the perfect horror film for people who claim not to like horror. It's very funny and you'll snort laughing as much as you roar at the screen

The Company You Keep   Sun   15/9   BBC2 @ 22.40

Jim Grant, a former anti war activist has been hiding for 30 years from the FBI. In the midst of a tragedy his cover is blown and he has to go on the run. Robert Redford does fine work in a interesting and melancholic drama that harks back to both his cinema golden days and the romance of 1960's America. Julie Christie, Susan Sarandon, Brendan Gleeson and Shia LaBeouf all give first rate support.

Steve Jobs   Mon   16/9   TG4 @ 21.30

Steve Jobs, the man who made Apple into what it is today wasn't a very nice person. We meet him at 3 stages in his life and get an insight into what made him tick. Danny Boyle's drama is an engaging watch and one that isn't afraid to show the nasty side of it's subject. Michael Fassbender as Jobs & Kate Winslet as Joanna Hoffman put in a mighty shifts and Seth Rogen is surprising in a dramatic role as Steve Wozniak.

Summertime   Mon   16/9   BBC4 @ 23.00

France, the early 70's. Delphine is under pressure to marry but she's keeping the secret that she's gay from her farming parents. Until one day she meets Carole who introduces he to a way of life she never thought within her grasp. A beautiful looking and splendidly acted film about a dark period in a young life that starts in one place and ends rather differently. Izïa Higelin & Cécile de France both do wonderful work.

The Limey   Mon   16/9   TCM @ 23.40

Wilson is on his way to Los Angeles to find the truth behind his daughter's death. He's angry. Steven Soderbergh's thriller is an excellent example of modern day film noir. It's exciting, hilarious in places and pleasingly dark. Terence Stamp as the titular character puts in a performance that shows why he's endured for 50+ years and the film makes great use of archive footage of him as a young man to add authenticity to proceedings.

Martha Marcy May Marlene   Tues   17/9   Film4 @ 01.45

Martha is a troubled woman woman struggling to rejoin society and re-adjust to a normal life after leaving a cult that abused her physically and psychologically. A haunting and troubling watch that's tough going but ultimately rewarding. Elizabeth Olsen gives a performance that will stay with you for a long time and John Hawkes & Sarah Paulson are deadly as always in supporting roles. Required viewing.

Maggie   Thur   19/9   The Horror Channel @ 00.35

A man sets out to find a cure for his daughter after she's bitten during a zombie attack. Ya, I know it's yet another zombie film but this one is a far deeper and more personal story than the usual gorefests. Young Maggie is played by Abigail Breslin and her father is none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger who honest to god, does some real acting for once as a man struggling to come to terms with his worst nightmare.

12 Angry Men   Fri   20/9   Film4 @ 11.00

A young man is on trial for murder. 11 men in the jury think he's guilty. 1 man can see reasonable doubt and sets out to change the mind of the others. 12 men in 1 room talking. Sounds deathly dull doesn't it. It's not. It's a masterpiece of film. It's gripping stuff and brilliantly acted from a cast of famous faces including Lee J.Cobb, Martin Balsam, Ed Begley and Henry Fonda as the conscience laden juror number 8.

Immortals   Fri   20/9   Syfy @ 21.00

Greece. A long time ago. King Hyperion is rampaging and the Gods cannot intervene. They can however pick a mortal to do their bidding for them. Your enjoyment of Immortals depends on how seriously you take yourself. If you can go with it you'll get to wallow in a gory feast for the senses. If you can't just watch the Late Late Show. Henry Cavill is a solid hero and Mickey Rourke in full on tyrant mode is great value.