FILM CHOICE / Ffilmiau; Pick of the films on TV this week.

SATURDAY Indecent Proposal BBC2/9pm/*** THIS caused a storm of controversy when it was first released but eight years on it's difficult to see what all the fuss was about.

Although the central premise is a little dodgy - happily married but impoverished Demi Moore is offered one million dollars to sleep with a stranger.

When you realise the said stranger is none other than Robert Redford, it all makes perfect sense.

The intriguing story does become bogged down with length, but it's still entertaining and the impossibly handsome cast are great to look at.

Woody Harrelson, Billy Bob Thornton and Billy Connolly costar. (1993).

Heaven and Earth BBC2/10.50pm/*** OLIVER Stone's harrowing drama chronicles the unsettled life of a Vietnamese woman from her peaceful childhood in a peasant village to her role as the wife of an American serviceman in the United States.

It's a little jumbled at times but Stone successfully draws us into the complex emotions of the central character.

Based on two published memoirs by Le Ly Hayslip, who also makes a brief appearance as a jewellery broker.

Tommy Lee Jones, Joan Chen and Debbie Reynolds star. (1993) The First Wives' Club BBC1/10.50pm/*** ENJOYABLE comedy about a trio of women dumped by their husbands in favour of younger, shapelier models.

However, these "sisters" decide not to take the matter lying down and plot their revenge.

The three lively stars who take the lead - Diane Keaton, Goldie Hawn and Bette Midler - look like they're having a ball.

There's also some great oneliners and genuinely funny scenes, as well as an all-star support cast.

Based on Olivia Goldsmith's bestselling novel, watch out too for Heather Locklear in an unbilled cameo. (1996)

SUNDAY The Devil's Own Channel 4, 10pm/*** ROLL up! Roll up! Hear Brad Pitt trying to talk like a dodgy Irish geezer, begorra.

Actually, once you get past the laughable accent this is a compelling thriller, featuring a strong cast.

Pitt stars as a young Irish terrorist who heads to New York to broker an arms deal and ends up being unwittingly harboured by cop Harrison Ford. (1997).

MONDAY Conflict Channel 4/1.45pm/*** HUMPHREY Bogart stars in this excellent taut drama about a man who murders his wife in cold blood.

But when it comes to disposing of the body, events take a distinct turn for the worse.

First-rate performances from a very strong cast help to make this rather far-fetched plot more than credible.

Alexis Smith, Sydney Greenstreet, Rose Hobart and Charles Drake also star. (1945) Twister ITV/9pm/*** ESTRANGED couple Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt find themselves caught up in a whirlwind - literally and emotionally - as they chase havoc-wreaking tornadoes around America.

The plot's a bit lame but eyepopping special effects definitely make this one to watch.

Pigs - and cows - really do fly in this movie. A kinetic burst of entertainment with great performances by the two leads.

Written by Michael Crichton and his wife, Anne-Marie Martin, it also stars Cary Elwes, Jami Gertz and Lois Smith. (1996) The Long Good Friday Channel 4/10pm/*** A WONDERFUL gritty drama, featuring a superb cast.

A ruthless London crime lord tries to extend his underworld empire by joining forces with American business interests, but finds himself foiled at every turn by mysterious rivals.

Bob Hoskins appears in one of his best-ever roles as the underworld hoodlum and is matched at every turn by Helen Mirren as his sexy mistress. (1980)

TUESDAY Grumpy Old Men ITV/1am/*** OLD sparring partners Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon give great value for money in this delightful comedy about two Minnesota neighbours and arch-rivals who both fall for a beautiful widow.

Matthau and Lemmon are on great form and there's superb support from Burgess Meredith who practically steals the show as Lemmon's salacious dad.

A very engagingly performed slice of entertainment which also stars Ann-Margaret, Daryl Hannah and Kevin Pollak. (1993)

WEDNESDAY The World Is Not Enough ITV/8.40pm*** PIERCE Brosnan returns for his third outing as James Bond and the action is as stylish and fast-moving as ever.

Here the suave hero attempts to pacify an international power struggle threatening the world's oil supply.

This was Desmond Llewelyn's final film as Q and is a fitting tribute to the talented actor.

Denise Richards, Robbie Coltrane, Judi Dench and John Cleese also star. (1999) The Russia House ITV/11.30pm/** WITH two strong A-list stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Sean Connery in the lead, this thriller should have been a lot stronger.

The story, adapted from the John le Carre novel by Tom Stoppard, revolves around a British publisher who is persuaded by the secret service to visit Russia and find a book containing state secrets.

James Fox steals the show as a British intelligence officer, while Roy Scheider, Michael Kitchen, Ken Russell and David Threlfall make up the fine support cast.

(1990) THURSDAY Ruthless People Channel 5/9pm/*** A HILARIOUS, over-the-top little number which gave Bette Midler and Danny DeVito arguably their best comedy roles to date.

Midler stars as the victim of a kidnap plot hatched by an incompetent couple desperate for money.

A very clever farce, written by Dale Launer, which has plenty of laughs and some bright performances. (1986).

FRIDAY Predator ll Channel 4/10pm/** DANNY Glover takes over from Arnold Schwarzenegger in this bigbudget thriller which doesn't take itself too seriously.

He plays a cop investigating the murder of local drug lords, and realises the prime suspect is not human.

A fast-paced sequel with great production design and in-your-face action. There's a pretty impressive support cast too, with Gary Busey, Maria Conchita Alonso, Bill Paxton and Adam Baldwin. (1990).

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Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt in Twister