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15th Nov 2022

A classic legal thriller is among the movies on TV tonight

Stephen Porzio

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It’s based on a hit novel.

Looking for a film to enjoy tonight? Our movies on TV round-up has you covered.

Well, you may be excited to learn that Amazon Prime Video has just added 16 interesting ones to its library.

But if none of these are for you, here are the movies airing on TV this Tuesday evening.

Dirty Harry – Turner Classic Movies – 9pm

“You’ve gotta ask yourself one question: ‘Do I feel lucky?’ Well, do ya, punk?”

The Predator – Film4 – 9pm

The messy if somewhat entertaining fourth entry in the legendary action-horror franchise.

Paranormal Activity – Horror Xtra – 9pm

The micro-budget found footage horror that launched a hit franchise.

Scary Movie – Comedy Central – 9pm

The first entry in the long-running series of horror spoofs.

Fool’s Gold – RTÉ2 – 9pm

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days stars Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey reunite for this action comedy romance flick.

Kate Hudson (pictured here with Anne Hathaway in Bride Wars) stars in ‘Fool’s Gold’.

The Matrix – Sky Showcase – 9.15pm

Truly one of the greatest movies of all time.

Castle Freak – Horror Xtra – 10.45pm

’90s cult horror Castle Freak gets a “reimagining” courtesy of this 2020 reboot.

The Firm – Film4 – 11.10pm

Our pick for tonight revolves around Mitch McDeere, a young lawyer (Tom Cruise) who moves cities with his wife (Jeanne Tripplehorn) so that he can join a prestigious law firm.

Taken under the wing of an older lawyer (Gene Hackman) at his new workplace, Mitch comes to discover that the firm has a sinister dark side.

Based on a hit John Grisham novel, The Firm boasts a suspenseful and twisty story, great characters and an incredible cast.

The latter also includes Holly Hunter, who was Oscar-nominated for her role in the movie, as well as David Strathairn, Ed Harris, Hal Holbrook and Wilford Brimley.

2001: A Space Odyssey – Turner Classic Movies – 11.10pm

Another sci-fi film that is among the best movies ever made.

Pitch Black – ITV4 – 11.25pm

Vin Diesel’s first outing as iconic space criminal Richard. B. Riddick was this claustrophobic sci-fi horror.

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