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IN THE HOUSE WITH PETER BART & PETER GUBER (E204) K-PAX [PG13]·Drama·2001·(2:00)
LUCAS [PG13]·Comedy·1986·(1:40)
NEW YORK CITY SERENADE [R]·Comedy·2007·(1:43) A PRAYER FOR THE DYING
RUSH [R]·Crime·1991·(2:00)
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A psychiatrist 3 is treating an unusual patient - a man claiming Fourteen-year-old 3
whiz kid Lucas has a crush on an older Two 3 friends - a struggling filmmaker and a bar band [R]·Thriller/Suspense·1987·(1:48)
3
Two 3 Texas cops - an experienced narcotics detective and a
Peter Bart and Peter Guber provide smart, insider opinions to be an alien from another planet who has enough veracity redhead, but she's hot for the captain of the football team. drummer - run into a famous actor at the airport. When the An IRA operator who tries to blow up a truck of troops rookie female - go undercover to nab a big dealer, but find
and real insights to the movie business. Join them and their
guests each week for this half hour news and interview show.
to make the doctor doubt his own diagnosis. 6/5.
KABLUEY [PG13]·Comedy·2008·(1:26)
Things get wild when Lucas tries to join the squad. With
Charlie Sheen and Winona Ryder in her first film. 6/4.
actor invites them to a fancy hotel, they make decisions that
could end their relationship forever. 6/3.
accidentally bombs a bus full of school children instead. He
loses heart, quits the movement, and goes to London in an
themselves in deep trouble when the drug lifestyle overtakes
them. Intense, with a bluesy Eric Clapton score. 4/29,6/2.
5/14,15,17.
A sad-sack 3 man helps his frazzled sister-in-law care for her M •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• NIGHT AND THE CITY [TV14]·Crime·1950·(1:36)
attempt to start a new life. But the IRA is not quite ready
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IN THE HOUSE WITH PETER BART & PETER GUBER (E205) two energetic sons while his brother serves in Iraq - and he's
London's
MAD CITY [PG13]·Drama·1997·(1:55)
3 underworld catches up to a hustler doomed by his 5/6,23.
SAFE PASSAGE [PG13]·Drama·1994·(1:38)
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got a job as a life-size corporate cartoon mascot. A uniquely
wrestling promotion. Directed by Jules Dassin. 5/9,22. PROJECT X [PG]·Comedy·1987·(1:48)
In
Peter Bart and Peter Guber provide smart, insider opinions absurd and touching comedy, with Teri Garr. 5/8,14. 3a small town museum, a fired security guard accidentally
A large
kills a co-worker while a group of children are visiting - and a NINE 1/2 WEEKS [R]·Drama·1986·(1:57)
A young 3 troublemaking pilot is assigned the task of 3 family in disarray rallies around their strong yet flaky
mother, pulling together to await news of the fate of their
and real insights to the movie business. Join them and their KALIFORNIA [R]·Drama·1993·(1:57)
hustling tv reporter is on hand to advise the shooter when the An 3obsessive, complex and highly erotic affair between a Wall monitoring a military flight experiment with chimpanzees -
older Marine brother possibly killed overseas. With Nick Stahl,
guests each week for this half hour news and interview show. A writer 3 and his photographer girlfriend travel the west news channels arrive for 24/7 coverage. 5/2,6.
Street broker and a SoHo art gallery assistant begins with a but when he learns the real reasons behind the testing, he
Marcia Gay Harden, Sean Astin, Jason London. 5/4,15,20.
5/21,22,24.
visiting sites of famous murders - and their ride-share
highly charged glance and lasts for 9 1/2 weeks in this cult decides to buck the system. 5/3,25.
THE MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER [PG]·Western·1982·(1:44)
THE SAINT OF FORT WASHINGTON [R]·Black·1993·(1:43)
IN THE HOUSE WITH PETER BART & PETER GUBER (E206) partners, especially the ex-con, have some real-life
classic drama.
THE PROJECT [TVMA]·Drama·2008·(1:23)
An
[TV14]·Documentary·2010·(:25)
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experience with killing innocent victims. With David 3Australian cowboy falls for the boss's daughter and
Danny
4/29.
Three
becomes embroiled in a bitter land feud in this contemporary
3 filmmakers attempting to shoot a gritty documentary 3 Glover portrays a homeless Vietnam vet who
befriends a naive and schizophrenic young man who was
Peter Bart and Peter Guber provide smart, insider opinions Duchovny. 5/14,19,30.
western classic. 5/8,14,18,27.
NINETEEN EIGHTY-FOUR [R]·Drama·1984·(1:50)
about life in the inner city find themselves caught up in the
mistakenly sent to a homeless shelter run by the government.
and real insights to the movie business. Join them and their KANSAS CITY [R]·Crime·1996·(1:55)
Brilliant
THE MAN IN THE MOON [PG13]·Drama·1991·(1:40) 3 adaptation of George Orwell's grim vision of a future very world they were attempting to observe objectively.
5/24,28,6/6.
guests each week for this half hour news and interview show. Hoping 3 to get her hoodlum husband back, a desperate gun
totalitarian state, and the lovers who become revolutionaries 5/3,28.
A 14-year
5/28,29,31.
moll kidnaps a politician's wife in Depression-era Kansas 3 old girl falls for a neighbor boy who is actually
SAMARITAN: THE MITCH SNYDER STORY
against the government and Big Brother. Excellent
PSYCHO II [R]·Horror·1983·(1:53)
attracted to her older sister in 1957 Louisiana - the first
[TVPG]·Drama·1986·(1:58)
IN THE HOUSE WITH PETER BART & PETER GUBER (E207) City. Directed by Robert Altman, co-starring Dermot Mulroney
performance by Richard Burton in his final screen role. 5/31. Twenty
movie role for award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon.
3 two years later, disturbed Norman Bates is out of the 3
True story of a Washington D.C. man's indefatigable efforts on
[TV14]·Documentary·2010·(:25)
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and Steve Buscemi. 5/6,20.
5/18,20.
NOTHING IN COMMON [PG]·Comedy·1986·(1:59)
asylum and back in his mother's old house - but when creepy
behalf of the homeless. 4/26,27,5/29.
Peter Bart and Peter Guber provide smart, insider opinions THE KARATE KID PART II [PG]·Action·1986·(1:53)
An
MARRIED LIFE [PG13]·Crime·2008·(1:31)
3immature son must suddenly care for his flinty, aging murders start happening at the former Bates Motel, who's the
and real insights to the movie business. Join them and their While 3 visiting Okinawa, Daniel-san and Mr. Miyagi must
father. 4/27.
prime suspect An effective sequel. 5/6,23.
SCENT OF A WOMAN [R]·Drama·1992·(2:36)
Harry
guests each week for this half hour news and interview show. overcome bitter rivals in John G. Avildsen's coming-of-age 3 is an older man with a problem - he's fallen in love with
A prep
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3 school student lands a job escorting a blind retired
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• military man on an upscale holiday weekend - but the
6/5.
sequel. 6/5.
while he's plotting to eliminate his spouse, his best friend is ONE WAY [TVMA]·Crime·2007·(1:57)
RAISING ARIZONA [PG13]·Action·1987·(1:34)
colonel's abrasive manner alienates almost everyone he
IN THE LINE OF FIRE [R]·Thriller/Suspense·1993·(2:09) THE KARATE KID [PG]·Action·1984·(2:07)
making his move. With Rachel McAdams. 5/17.
To
A brilliant 3 but deranged assassin sets his sights on killing the Daniel 3 LaRusso, bullied in his new Southern California home,
3cover up his infidelities and protect his upcoming A small-time 3 crook and his ex-cop wife can't have a kid - so meets. Pacino won the Best Actor Oscar. 6/6.
MARY AND TIM [TVPG]·Drama·1996·(1:31)
marriage, an ad man helps an accused rapist by giving a they kidnap a baby from a set of quintuplets fathered by a SCREEN DOOR JESUS [R]·Comedy·2005·(1:55)
president - and torments the maverick Secret Service agent meets Mr. Miyagi and learns the deep secrets of karate.
From
who failed to stop the murder of President Kennedy in 1963. 5/1,2,18,23.
3 the Colleen McCullough novel, a bittersweet love story false alibi - and suffers the brutal revenge of the victim in furniture store mogul! A wild action-comedy from the Coen The 3residents of Bethlehem, Texas wake up one morning to
between two outcasts, a physically beautiful but mentally this crime thriller. With Michael Clarke Duncan. 5/5. brothers (Fargo), with John Goodman. 6/1.
discover the image of Jesus on a local screen door - visitors
With Rene Russo. 5/6,23,26.
L •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• retarded young man and a spinster who has closed the door OSCAR AND LUCINDA [R]·Drama·1997·(2:12)
REDEMPTION OF THE GHOST [PG13]·Drama·2000·(1:51) and the media circus affect the citizens in different ways in
THE INSIDER [R]·Drama·1999·(2:38)
THE LAST STAND [TVMA]·Black·2006·(1:49)
on life. 5/13,24.
Two
The 3true story of a tobacco corporation chemist who defies
3 Victorian-era English misfits - a rogue minister who sees An 3escaped prisoner takes refuge in a barn and is befrended this small yet ambitious story. 4/28.
The
his bosses - and personal attacks - to blow the whistle on 3fast-lane lives of four performers seeking Hollywood fame MASK [PG13]·Drama·1985·(2:00)
proof of his religious beliefs in poker hands, and a beautiful by the children who live on the farm - as he grows closer to SENSE AND SENSIBILITY [PG]·Comedy·1995·(2:16)
intersect and bond at The Last Stand comedy club - the Based
industry secrets. Nominated for seven Oscars, including Best
3 on a true story: Rocky has the typical all-American young woman raised in a pro-feminist world - share a the kids, he must make a decision on turning himself over to Delightful 3 Oscar-winning version of the Jane Austen classic
stresses, the successes and the drama of comedy. Directed teenage boy's hopes and dreams - but his facial deformities passionate love of gambling and big risks. 5/9.
the authorities. With Diane Ladd. 5/25.
tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, left bereft financially
Picture and Best Actor, directed by Michael Mann. 6/3.
by Russ Parr. 5/6.
and his biker mom's drug issues make every day a battle.
IRIS [R]·Drama·2001·(1:31)
P •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• THE REMAINS OF THE DAY [PG]·Art House·1993·(2:14) and searching for husbands. With Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant,
A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN [PG]·Comedy·1992·(2:08) Moving and inspirational, Oscar-winner for Best Makeup.
Oscar
The 3true story of the romance between novelist Iris Murdoch
Based
and John Bayley - from meeting as young teachers through 3 on a true story: during World War II, the first women's 4/26.
THE PACKAGE [R]·Thriller/Suspense·1989·(1:48) 3 nominated Merchant-Ivory film about the life of an directed by Ang Lee. 4/30,5/11,15,16,21,24.
English butler who sacrifices anything resembling a personal SHE KNOWS TOO MUCH [TV14]·Comedy·1989·(1:34)
A sergeant
pro baseball league begins play, and two sisters join a team MEMENTO [R]·Art House·2001·(1:53)
3 in U.S. army realizes he is being used to help
life in his total dedication to his master's needs. With Hugh An
Murdoch's battle with Alzheimer's forty years later. Jim
instigate an international conspiracy. 4/27.
3ex-burglar is released from prison so that she can help a
managed by a flummoxed former major leaguer. 'There's no Unconventional
Broadbent won Best Supporting Actor Oscar. 5/12.
3 story of a man trying to identify his wife's
Grant, Christopher Reeve. 6/1.
bumbling detective solve a series of mysterious murders.
crying in baseball!' With Madonna. 6/6.
killer - but a blow to the head from that night leaves him
THE PALLBEARER [PG13]·Drama·1996·(1:38)
RICH IN LOVE [PG13]·Drama·1993·(1:45)
5/13.
J •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• LIBERATION [TVMA]·Documentary·1994·(1:39)
without any short-term memory. Are his friends trying to help
The 3story of a young man trying to find work as an architect,
A Southern
THE JACKET [R]·Drama·2005·(1:43)
Personal 3 narratives highlight an incisively honest
him or hinder him in this mind-blowing mystery. 4/26.
win the girl of his dreams and - due to a case of mistaken 3 patriarch is left flummoxed when his wife leaves SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE SECRET WEAPON
him - now his married, pregnant daughter arrives with her [TVPG]·Drama·1942·(1:08)
identity - carry on an affair with a deceased acquaintance's
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A Gulf 3 War vet - convicted of murder and sent to a prison for documentary about the Nazi imprisonment of Jews during MICHAEL COLLINS [R]·Drama·1996·(2:12)
new husband to help out her eccentric family in this
mother. Co-starring Toni Collette. 6/4.
The great Baker Street detective plays protector to an inventor
insane criminals - is subjected to mind-altering drugs that World War II, and Allies often contradictory efforts to stop it. The 3epic, stirring true story of freedom fighter Michael Collins,
rewarding drama. 5/18.
whose work is coveted by the evil Professor Moriarty. 5/30.
enable him to see the future. But which reality is real An Narrated by Ben Kingsley, Whoopi Goldberg, Patrick Stewart. and his central role in the chaotic, violent effort to end British
PARENTHOOD [PG13]·Comedy·1989·(2:03)
RISING SUN [R]·Action·1993·(2:09)
engrossing , time-stretching thriller. 5/13,27,28.
6/6.
rule over Ireland. With Julia Roberts, Alan Rickman, directed
Home 3 sweet home Director Ron Howard's warts-and-all
SHERLOCK HOLMES: DRESSED TO KILL
A young
THE JANUARY MAN [R]·Comedy·1989·(1:37)
THE LIFE OF DAVID GALE [R]·Crime·2003·(2:10)
by Neil Jordan. 5/2,10,31.
story of an extended family, their fears, dreams, fights, and 3 woman is found dead in the L.A. headquarters of a [TVG]·Drama·1946·(1:11)
3
Japanese corporation - a volatile team of investigators and
that kid who likes to put a bucket on his head and ram the
Sherlock Holmes matches wits against a prison inmate using
A serial 3 killer is on the loose, the NYC cops can't catch him, A Texas 3 professor - an advocate for the elimination of the MISTER JOHNSON [PG13]·Comedy·1990·(1:41)
cops find more than they bargained for as their investigation
walls. Featuring Rick Moranis and Keanu Reeves. 5/7,22.
music boxes to hide stolen bank plates. 5/15,26.
so the mayor demands an ousted maverick detective be death penalty - is falsely accused and convicted of the In 3remote west Africa, a British civil servant and his chief
starts to uncover government corruption. 5/3,14,17,27.
called back into action - but can the sleuth get past family murder of another activist, and ends up on the state's clerk - a Nigerian who dresses and acts like a proper
PENELOPE [PG]·Comedy·2006·(1:29)
THE SHIPPING NEWS [R]·Drama·2001·(1:51)
ROBINSON CRUSOE [PG13]·Adventure·1996·(1:31)
obstacles to capture the murderer With Susan Sarandon. notorious death row. With Kate Winslet. 5/16,28.
Englishman - find a larcenous way to construct a road in this
A heiress 3 is born under a unusual curse that can only be
In 3an attempt to get his life back, a widower moves back
The
5/20,6/3.
LITTLE WHITE LIE [TV14]·Romantic Comedy·2008·(1:10) sly satire. From the director of Driving Miss Daisy. 4/27.
broken when she finds true love with one who will love her 3sole survivor of a 18th century Pacific shipwreck is home to Newfoundland and takes a job with the local paper -
stranded on a remote island - where he must confront his
faithfully. But when that love appears, things take a comic
and finds love with a local woman. With Judi Dench, Cate
JOHN FORD GOES TO WAR
When 3 a struggling Irish actor falls in love with a children's TV MOTHER'S BOYS [R]·Drama·1994·(1:35)
prejudices in order to forge a friendship with a native. From
turn in this feel-good comedy. With Reese Witherspoon.
Blanchett. 5/7.
[TVPG]·Documentary·2002·(:56)
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presenter, he lies about his profession to win her heart. A She 3 left her family without explanation three years ago, and
the classic novel. 5/13.
5/5,9,13,14,24.
SHORTCUT TO HAPPINESS [PG13]·Comedy·2004·(1:42)
The story of the making of legendary director John Ford's two warm, witty romantic comedy. 5/1,2,29.
has now returned - but when she can't win her husband
ROCKIN' THE HOUSE [PG13]·Comedy·2004·(1:32)
Oscar-winning short films - "The Battle of Midway" (1942) THE LONG GOODBYE [R]·Crime·1973·(1:52)
back, Mom begins an eerie campaign to recapture her sons in
PLACES IN THE HEART [PG]·Drama·1984·(1:51)
A struggling 3 writer sells his soul to the devil for ten years of
A guitar
and "December 7" (1943) - produced for the Army during Raymond 3 Chandler's private eye Philip Marlowe meets a fun this dark thriller. 4/30.
Oscar-winning 3 story of a Depression-era Texas woman and 3 playing car thief meets an autistic savant piano success - but when its time to pay up, he hires a lawyer and
player, and together they transform a group of reluctant
World War II is told in this Starz Original production.
mom who takes in a black man and a blind man as boarders
takes the lovely Satan to court! With Jennifer Love Hewitt,
couple in 1970s Los Angeles. Directed by Robert Altman. 6/3. MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS [PG]·Drama·1995·(2:23)
halfway house convicts into The Killer Diller Blues Band. 5/8.
5/7,8,18,27.
when her sheriff-husband is killed. Sally Field won Best
Amy Poehler, Kim Cattrall, Dan Aykroyd. 4/28,29.
LOOKER [PG]·Science-Fiction·1981·(1:33)
A high 3 school music teacher reflects on the choice he made
ROCKY IV [PG]·Action·1985·(1:31)
Actress Oscar, with Danny Glover, John Malkovich. 5/11,20.
SID AND NANCY [R]·Art House·1986·(1:53)
JUDE [R]·Drama·1996·(2:02)
A successful 3 plastic surgeon, is marked as the prime suspect as a young, frustrated composer to become an instructor -
Rocky
A young 3 Briton bucks 19th-century social conventions in a when his patients, a group of perfect models, are being an inspirational story of the extraordinary impact of ordinary
THE PLAYBOYS [PG13]·Art House·1992·(1:49)
3 Balboa's old friend Apollo Creed dies in a Russian The 3true story of punk rock icon Sid Vicious and his girlfriend,
boxing match with a steroid-pumped giant named Drago -
common-law marriage with his cousin. From Thomas Hardy's systematically killed. 5/13.
heroes. With William H. Macy, Olympia Dukakis. 4/26.
Unwed 3 mother won't identify the father of her new baby in
American groupie Nancy Spungen, and their harrowing, darkly
now the champ is flying overseas to take on Drago in a brutal
"Jude the Obscure." 5/5,18,30.
1950's Ireland. 6/5.
comic odyssey through sex, drugs, rock and roll - and
LOST SOULS [R]·Horror·2000·(1:38)
MURPHY'S ROMANCE [PG13]·Romantic
revenge bout! 5/11,22.
murder. 4/29.
JUMANJI [PG]·Adventure·1995·(1:44)
POINT BREAK [R]·Action·1991·(2:02)
A Catholic 3 school teacher - and a former victim of demonic Comedy·1985·(1:48)
3
ROSIE: THE ROSEMARY CLOONEY STORY
Two 3 kids dust off an old board game - and get much more
An
possession - suspects that a successful crime author is A young divorcee moves to a small Arizona town to start over, 3FBI agent goes undercover to infiltrate a gang of crazed
SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION [R]·Black·1993·(1:52)
[TV14]·Biography·1982·(1:36)
than they bargained for, hurled into a jungle-themed fantasy
surfers who rob banks - while disguised as presidents - to 3
An 3affluent Manhattan couple's insulated world turns upside
about to become the devil's next target. Only this time, the but winds up getting back with her ex-husband. But when
The story of singer Rosemary Clooney's rise to fame, her
world of big-game hunters and charging beasts! With Kirsten
support their free-spirited lifestyle in this action-packed crime
down when a charming and mysterious black man with all
stakes include the fate of all mankind! 5/12.
they break up again, she finds herself falling for an older man
marriage to Jose Ferrer, and her eventual nervous breakdown.
Dunst. 5/8,25,30.
drama. With Gary Busey. 4/30.
the right stories comes into their lives. Film debut of Will
LOVE COME DOWN [R]·Drama·2000·(1:41)
- the town pharmacist. 5/29.
6/2.
Smith, Oscar-nominated performance by Stockard Channing.
THE JUROR [R]·Crime·1996·(1:58)
THE POWER OF ONE [PG13]·Drama·1992·(2:07)
The 3story of two brothers - one black and one white - who MY FAMILY [R]·Drama·1995·(2:07)
RUN AWAY HOME [TVPG]·Drama·2004·(1:39)
5/23.
In racially segregated South Africa, a bullied white boy fights
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A single mom serving on a jury in the trial of a mobster finds
her son's life threatened by a hit man - and even when the
trial is over, the dangerous game is not! With Joseph
Gordon-Levitt, Anne Heche. 6/2.
must overcome their own personal demons as they grapple
with the murder of their father many years ago. 5/15.
LOVE WALKED IN [R]·Thriller/Suspense·1998·(1:31)
A detective 3 offers a down-and-out piano player a chance to
make big money - convince his sexy singer/girlfriend to
seduce a millionaire and blackmail him. But then the singer
falls for the rich guy and the plan goes haywire! 5/7.
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A heartbreaking, often humorous, and emotionally charged
story of three generations of a Mexican-American family living
in Los Angeles. Rich characterizations combine with stunning
cinematography. Also known as My Family, Mi Familia. 6/2,6.
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his own battle against apartheid with the help of two mentors
- one white, one black. A stirring drama, with Morgan
Freeman and a very early role for Daniel Craig.
4/27,6/1.
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Based on a N.Y. Times notable book, this moving
coming-of-age story is centered on a teenage girl who moves
to a conservative Baptist community in rural 1950s America.
Adated from the novel by Sarah Willis.
6/1.
SLEEPWALKING [R]·Drama·2008·(1:41)
Abandoned 3 by her flighty mother, a young girl and her uncle
drive crosscountry to the farm of her estranged grandfather,
where family dysfunctions and tensions rise to the surface.
With Nick Stahl, Dennis Hopper, Woody Harrelson.
5/14,19,6/6.