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AIR FORCE ONE [R]·Action·1997·(2:05)
The President of the United States calls upon his military
training to battle the terrorists who hijack Air Force One! An
action-packed thriller with Glenn Close, William H. Macy.
ARE WE THERE YET? [PG]·Comedy·2005·(1:35)
A successful bachelor's life is turned upside down when, to
impress his latest flame, he agrees to drive her children from
Portland to Vancouver for a New Year's Eve party. What could
possibly go wrong?
ARMY OF DARKNESS [R]·Action·1993·(1:21)
The third installment in Sam Raimi's cult classic Evil Dead
series finds Ash stranded in the 14th century and hailed as a
savior - until he accidentally unleashes a deadly supernatural
army! 7/3,13,28.
AS GOOD AS IT GETS [PG13]·Comedy·1997·(2:19)
Hilarious, heartwarming story of a obsessive-compulsive
writer, a gay artist, and the waitress who changes both their
lives. Oscars for Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt, co-starring
Greg Kinnear. 8/4.
ASTRO BOY [PG]·Action·2009·(1:34)
A scientist builds a powerful robot boy to replace his departed
son - and soon Astro Boy finds himself in a battle against the
forces who would pollute Metro City! A high-flying animated
action tale with an all-star cast! 7/20,31.
BAD BOYS [R]·Action·1995·(1:59)
Two hip Miami undercover detectives have 72 hours to nab
the crooks who stole millions in recovered heroin from the
police station - explosive action and laughs from director
Michael Bay (Transformers). 7/5,14,16,17,27.
BAD GIRLS [R]·Romance·1994·(1:40)
Four Old West prostitutes avoid a lynching and become
embroiled in bank robberies, shoot-outs, and romance.
Co-starring Andie MacDowell, Mary Stuart Masterson, Dermot
Mulroney. 8/5.
BATMAN RETURNS [PG13]·Action·1992·(2:06)
Batman is called upon to rescue Gotham's citizens from the
clutches of the Penguin and restore order and peace. 8/4.
BATTLE: LOS ANGELES [PG13]·Action·2011·(1:56)
The City of Angels becomes a raging battleground when alien
invaders from outer space descend on the city - and one
Marine platoon finds themselves in the thick of the action!
7/6,7,11,26,29.
BEETHOVEN'S 2ND [PG]·Comedy·1993·(1:28)
Everybody's favorite slobbering St. Bernard meets his
dream-dog mate and becomes father to a slew of puppies -
but bad guys kidnap the mom and threaten the little ones in
this fast-paced family comedy. 8/1.
THE BIG BANG [R]·Action·2011·(1:41)
A private eye searches for a missing exotic dancer - but a
corrupt trio of LA cops, a Russian boxer and a billionaire
seeking the origins of the universe complicate matters in this
hip murder mystery. With Delroy Lindo. 7/6,30.
BRIDE OF CHUCKY [R]·Horror·1998·(1:29)
Chucky's girlfriend turns herself into a homicidal doll, and the
duo take off on a blood-splattered journey, seeking a black
magic transformation back into humans. The fourth film of
the Child's Play series. 8/3.
BULLETPROOF [R]·Action·1996·(1:24)
A scuzzy crook discovers his partner is really an undercover
cop after shooting him in the head - but with a steel plate
inserted, the cop and the crook take down a murderous drug
dealer in this action-comedy. With James Caan. 8/1.
THE COWBOY WAY [PG13]·Action·1994·(1:47)
Two New Mexico cowboys take a hilarious bite out of the Big
Apple when they arrive in Manhattan to search for a missing
friend. With Dylan McDermott. 8/1.
DESPERADO [R]·Action·1995·(1:45)
The mysterious Mariachi - armed with a guitar case full of
weaponry - seeks bloody revenge on the drug dealer who
killed his wife. The stylish, explosive sequel to El Mariachi,
directed by Robert Rodriguez (Sin City). 8/3.
007 in DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER [PG]·Action·1971·(2:00)
When a large cache of diamonds are stolen in South Africa,
Agent 007 goes undercover to expose the smuggling ring.
Bond takes on Bambi and Thumper and the evil Blofeld in the
seventh Bond adventure that even involves a deathray in space.
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS [PG]·Comedy·1988·(1:50)
On the French Riviera, two con men - a suave Englishman
and a loutish American - make a living fleecing rich older
women. The stakes grow higher when they make a bet on
their prowess. 8/3.
DISNEY'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL [PG]·Animated·2009·(1:36)
The classic Charles Dickens story is brought to life in this
delightful animated treatment from Disney - the three Ghosts
of Christmas combine to give notorious humbug Ebeneezer
Scrooge a dose of holiday spirit! 7/10,20,25,29.
THE ELECTRIC HORSEMAN [PG]·Comedy·1979·(2:00)
A world champion rodeo rider has fallen on hard times - now
he's a pitchman for breakfast cereal. But he finds purpose
rescuing a valuable show horse - and love when a
determined female reporter joins his escape into the desert.
8/1.
EXCALIBUR [R]·Action·1981·(2:21)
Lavish, haunting retelling of the legend of medieval England's
King Arthur and his retinue: Guinevere, Morgana, Merlin and
the Knights of the Round Table. With Helen Mirren, Patrick
Stewart, Liam Neeson, Gabriel Byrne. 7/17,27.
FATHER OF THE BRIDE [PG]·Comedy·1991·(1:45)
George Banks is thrown for a loop when his young daughter
unexpectedly announces her plans to marry. Will he survive
the outrageous wedding preparations? With Martin Short,
Kimberly Williams. 8/2.
FIREFOX [PG]·Action·1982·(2:16)
The Russians have developed a super fighter jet. The British
and the USA want it - so they send a former fighter pilot
undercover to steal the plane. He does, but can he escape
intact? Directed by Clint Eastwood. 8/1.
FOR LOVE OR MONEY [PG]·Romantic Comedy·1993·(1:35)
Doug is a lowly Manhattan hotel concierge, but he's got big
plans for a luxury hotel of his own - but he needs investors,
and he meets a beautiful woman who is the mistress of a
potential backer. 7/27.
FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE [PG]·Action·1963·(1:55)
Agent 007 lands in Istanbul with a Russian beauty, a pawn in
SPECTRE's plot to kill him and acquire a secret KGB decoder.
Poison-tipped shoes, villianous thugs, and gorgeous women
highlight the second James Bond movie. 7/6,19,29.
GHOSTBUSTERS II [PG]·Comedy·1989·(1:48)
They're back! While NYC deals with the earlier destruction
caused by the Ghostbusters, a bigger supernatural threat
emerges - a river of ectoplasmic slime! With Sigourney
Weaver, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson. 7/4,8,24,31.
GNOMEO & JULIET [G]·Animated·2011·(1:24)
Imagine Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet as - garden gnomes!
Crazy characters, colorful action and an all-star voice cast
make this an animated family treat! With Michael Caine,
Patrick Stewart, Jason Statham, more! 8/3,4.
007 in GOLDENEYE [PG13]·Action·1995·(2:10)
The 17th James Bond film! Agent 007 faces off against a
former agent and a ruthless beauty who kills with love to stop
the hijacking of a nuclear space weapon. With Famke
Janssen, Judi Dench. 7/2,3,7,22,31.
007 in GOLDFINGER [PG]·Action·1964·(1:50)
Agent 007 attempts to foil the deranged Goldfinger's scheme
to rob Fort Knox and gain economic control of the world. Laser
beams, Oddjob, Pussy Galore and more in the Oscar-winning
(Sound Effects) third James Bond movie. 7/1,7,31.
GOODFELLAS [R]·Crime·1990·(2:25)
In the 1950s an Irish-Italian hoodlum joins the New York
Mafia, but his mob career is not what he expected.
7/2,15,23,28.
GROWN UPS [PG13]·Comedy·2010·(1:42)
When their middle school basketball coach dies, five old
friends reunite with their families for a wild holiday weekend -
but thirty years later, can they survive the shenanigans? With
Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider. 7/7,8,22,8/2.
HACKERS [PG13]·Drama·1995·(1:45)
Cyberpunk computer geeks get in the middle of an elaborate
embezzling scheme involving federal agents and a master
hacker building his Swiss bank account. Angelina Jolie
scorches the screen in an early starring role. 8/2,5.
HARD TO KILL [R]·Action·1990·(1:36)
A top-secret, long-term recuperation from a murder attempt
finds a police officer re-energized and seeking revenge
against a high-profile political figure. 8/1,2.
HOW THE WEST WAS WON [TVPG]·Drama·1962·(2:32)
Three legendary Western directors and an all-star cast tell the
story of the settling of the frontier as seen through the eyes of
one family. Newly restored version, with Gregory Peck, John
Wayne, Debbie Reynolds and more. 8/5.
THE JACKAL [R]·Drama·1997·(2:04)
An IRA operative and a beautiful Russian military officer help
the FBI track a masterful assassin about to perform a
political killing. 8/4.
THE JUNGLE BOOK 2 [G]·Adventure·2003·(1:12)
Disney presents the sequel to their animated classic! Mowgli
is living in a village, but decides to leave for a return to the
jungle. But Shere Khan the tiger awaits - can Baloo the bear
save the day? 7/4,9,15,28.
JUST GO WITH IT [PG13]·Comedy·2011·(1:57)
A single plastic surgeon tells his girlfriend that he's got an
abusive wife that he's divorcing. When she demands to meet
the soon-to-be ex, the doc asks his single mom assistant to
be his pretend wife - complications ensue! 7/11,16,28,31.
THE KARATE KID [PG]·Action·2010·(2:20)
A 12-year-old boy from Detroit lands in China with his mom,
falls for a local girl, and immediately makes enemies - then
meets kung fu master Mr. Han, who will teach him martial
arts. A fun, energetic remake! 7/14,15,29.
KINDERGARTEN COP [PG13]·Action·1990·(1:51)
A macho cop, adept at dealing with crooks on the street, goes
undercover as a teacher and meets the toughest gang he has
ever encountered - a room full of five-year-olds! Directed by
Ivan Reitman (Ghostbusters, Twins). 8/5.
LA BAMBA [PG13]·Drama·1987·(1:49)
The story of rocker Ritchie Valens - an LA teenager whose
rising musical star was hitched to a fateful winter 1959 tour
with Buddy Holly. Winning soundtrack by Los Lobos.
7/4,10,21,30.
007 in LIVE AND LET DIE [PG]·Action·1973·(2:02)
Agent 007 discovers a Caribbean drug lord's plot to flood the
USA with heroin. A sexy tarot card reader, voodoo, hungry
crocodiles and a wild speedboat chase highlight the eighth
James Bond film. 7/1,12,28.
MAN OF THE HOUSE [PG13]·Action·2005·(1:40)
A by-the-book Texas Ranger finds himself going undercover
as a live-in coach to protect a group of college cheerleaders
who witnessed a murder. Co-starring Cedric The Entertainer.
7/14,18,19,24,27.
MAXIMUM RISK [R]·Action·1996·(1:41)
The twin brother he never knew is murdered, and to find the
killer a man assumes his dead brother's life - which includes
Russian mobsters, corrupt FBI agents and a stunning
girlfriend! 8/2.
MEET MONICA VELOUR [R]·Comedy·2011·(1:37)
A nerdy young man tracks down his fantasy - a 1980s porn
star named Monica Velour - but instead discovers a middle
aged stripper and single mom living in a trailer. An unlikely
friendship develops in this warm comedy-drama. 8/1.
MOVIE TALK WITH PETER BART (E108) [TVG]·Docu·2012·(:23)
Interviews, insider opinions and real insights to the movie
business with host Peter Bart. 7/29,8/2
MOVIE TALK WITH PETER BART (E112) [TVG]·Docu·2012·(:23) 8/5
MOVIE TALK WITH PETER BART (E113) [TVG]·Docu·2012·(:22) 7/22,24,27
MY GIRL [PG]·Comedy·1991·(1:42)
Eleven-year-old Vada, scarred by the death of her mother in
childbirth, finds ways to cope and grow when her undertaker
dad decides to marry again in this emotionally honest tale.
Co-starring Dan Aykroyd and Jamie Lee Curtis. 7/8,28,30.
NATIONAL LAMPOON'S ANIMAL HOUSE [R]·Comedy·1978·(1:49)
The original gross-out comedy classic! Bluto, Otter, Boon and
the Delta House gang take on Dean Wormer - beer orgies,
epic cafeteria food fights and a catastrophic homecoming
parade! 7/4,7,23,29.
NATURAL BORN KILLERS [R]·Action·1994·(1:59)
Uncompromising, dark satire of America's fascination with
violence via two lovers/killers and the media machine that
makes them folk heroes. With Robert Downey, Jr,, Tommy Lee
Jones, directed by Oliver Stone. 7/31.
NINE MONTHS [PG13]·Comedy·1995·(1:43)
During their near-perfect five year relationship, an unmarried
couple has had freedom and spontaneity - all that comes
comically crashing down when the girl gets pregnant! With
Tom Arnold, Robin Williams, Joan Cusack, Jeff Goldblum.
8/3.
NOWHERE TO RUN [R]·Action·1993·(1:34)
A tough escaped convict hides out on a widow's farm. When
a land developer tries to threaten her off her land by force,
the convict steps into the fray. 8/4.
007 in OCTOPUSSY [PG]·Action·1983·(2:10)
007 follows the trail from a fake Faberge egg to Indian
smugglers and a psychotic Soviet general bent on nuclear
war. A travelling circus of exotic women, a mid-air knife fight
on an airplane wing, and more - the 13th James Bond film
7/18,30.
THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL [PG13]·Drama·2008·(1:55)
Two sisters - one is an innocent and the other a schemer -
both vie for the attentions of England's King Henry VIII in this
sensational story of palace sex scandals and back-stabbing
court intrigue. With Eric Bana. 7/27.
THE OTHER GUYS [PG13]·Action·2010·(1:47)
Two desk jockey NYC detectives, reduced to doing paperwork
for a pair of superstar cops, stumble into a potentially huge
case - and their investigation produces comic mayhem! With
Michael Keaton, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson. 8/3,4.
THE POSTMAN [R]·Drama·1997·(2:58)
After an apocalyptic war has destroyed the U.S. government,
a lone traveler escapes a group of fascist marauders and
discovers a way to give people hope - with the mail. With
Larenz Tate, Olivia Williams, Tom Petty. 7/12,18,28.
PRETTY PERSUASION [R]·Comedy·2005·(1:49)
A manipulative teen girl incites chaos and a media frenzy at
her exclusive private school when she engineers accusations
of sexual harassment in this wickedly over-the-top dark
comedy. With James Woods, Jane Krakowski. 8/4.
PRIEST [PG13]·Action·2011·(1:27)
In a future world destroyed by an ongoing war between
humans and vampires, a renegade priest sets out with a
young lawman and a priestess to recover his niece -
kidnapped by bloodsuckers! An explosive sci-fi adventure!
7/4,5,13,14,19,28.
PROBLEM CHILD 2 [PG13]·Comedy·1991·(1:31)
The diminutive dynamo of destruction is back! Little Junior
and his stepdad move to a new town, where dad falls in love
with a nurse - whose little girl's comically bad attitude rivals
Junior's! 8/2.
THE QUICK AND THE DEAD [R]·Western·1995·(1:45)
In a dusty western town called Redemption, a cowgirl
gunslinger enters a quick-draw contest, seeking revenge on
the man who rules the town. Co-starring Russell Crowe,
Leonardo DiCaprio, directed by Sam Raimi. 8/5.
RACHEL GETTING MARRIED [R]·Art House·2008·(1:53)
Coming out of yet another substance abuse rehab stint, a
struggling young woman returns home for her sister's
wedding - can she, and her family, keep it together for a
weekend? With Debra Winger. 7/2,13,31.
RUMBLE IN THE BRONX [R]·Action·1996·(1:29)
A Hong Kong man arrives in NYC for a wedding - but is soon
involved with with gangs, stolen diamonds and a wild array of
high-flying stunts, bone-crushing fight scenes, and other
Jackie Chan action hijinx! 7/5,18,27.
SALT [PG13]·Action·2010·(1:40)
A CIA operative goes on the run from her own government
when she's accused of being a double agent - incredible
chase scenes and non-stop action sequences highlight this
top-notch thriller. 7/3,6,7,15,30.
THE SERPENT AND THE RAINBOW [R]·Cult·1987·(1:38)
In this tense, atmospheric film from horror king Wes Craven,
an anthropologist dives into the mysterious voodoo
underground of Haiti, in search of a drug that can turn
humans into zombies! 7/31.
THE SHADOW RIDERS [PG]·Literary/Book Based·1982·(1:36)
Two brothers return home from the Civil War to discover that
their family, including a younger brother and one of the
brothers' fiancee, have been kidnapped by a marauding band
of rebel guerrillas. 8/5.
SILVERADO [PG13]·Western·1985·(2:13)
Four drifters in the Old West reluctantly band together to fight
a corrupt sheriff, encountering bartender philosophers, pretty
girls and plenty of rip-roarin' gunfights! With Kevin Costner,
John Cleese. 8/5.
THE SORCERER'S APPRENTICE [PG]·Action·2010·(1:49)
In NYC, a disciple of the legendary Merlin practices magic and
guards a doll holding an evil spirit - he takes on a young
apprentice while battling a fellow magician in this
special-effects extravaganza! 8/3.
SPECIES [R]·Horror·1995·(1:48)
Created by scientists working with DNA from another world, a
voluptuous half-human, half-alien female escapes and
begins to fulfill her destiny - to mate! But her style of
love-making proves spectacularly lethal. 8/2.
007 in THE SPY WHO LOVED ME [PG]·Action·1977·(2:06)
Agent 007 swings into action when British and Russian
submarines mysteriously disappear - and the culprit is a mad
billionaire with a crazy plan for world domination! "Jaws" and
Barbara Bach highlight the 10th James Bond movie.
7/1,13,27.
STEP UP 3 [PG13]·Dance·2010·(1:47)
Gritty street dance squads face off in New York City in an
international World Jam pitting the best against the best.
Eye-popping moves and frenetic choreography! 8/1.
SUPERMAN [PG]·Action·1978·(2:23)
The Oscar-winning, blockbuster origin story of Superman:
from his meteoric arrival in a Kansas wheat field as an
infant, to his first days as a young reporter/superhero in
Metropolis. 7/13,14,17,26,30.
SUPERMAN II [PG]·Action·1980·(2:07)
A trio of super-powered villians from Krypton battle Superman
for control of Earth - while both the Man of Steel and
alter-ego Clark Kent discover a new relationship with Lois
Lane! With Gene Hackman, Terence Stamp. 8/4.
SUPERMAN III [PG]·Action·1983·(2:05)
No one can defeat Superman - until a crazed computer
genius develops a strain of Kryptonite that turns the Man of
Steel into a bizarrely evil superhero! With Robert Vaughn,
Margot Kidder, Annette O'Toole. 7/11,20,30.
SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE [PG]·Action·1987·(1:30)
Superman takes on global nuclear disarmament, but he didn't
count on villianous Lex Luthor creating a seemingly
unbeatable weapon - Nuclear Man. Can the Man of Steel
prevail again? With Jon Cryer. 8/5.
THE SWAN PRINCESS: THE MYSTERY OF THE ENCHANTED
TREASURE [G]·Animated·1998·(1:13)
Prince Derek vows to retrieve the kidnapped Princess Odette
from the evil sorceress Zelda in this animated adventure.
7/31.
TANGLED [PG]·Animated·2010·(1:40)
The legendary beauty Rapunzel has been locked away in a
castle tower her entire life, her long hair growing for years -
and when a fleeing bandit accidentally arrives, she sees her
chance to escape! 7/9,15,28.
THAT THING YOU DO! [PG]·Comedy·1996·(1:48)
In 1964, a small-town garage band strikes gold with a
surprise hit single - but they can survive the brutal music
business? A sparkling comedy-drama, written & directed by
Tom Hanks, with Liv Tyler, Steve Zahn. 8/2.
THE TOURIST [PG13]·Drama·2010·(1:43)
An American tourist visiting Venice falls for an impossibly
beautiful, mysterious woman - soon he is being chased by
killers and learns she's using him while working for Interpol.
7/19,23,27.
TOY STORY 3 [G]·Animated·2010·(1:42)
Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the gang are back! Andy is off to
college, and the toys are mistakenly donated to a day-care
center. But their dreams of being played with every day take
a wrong turn in this exciting adventure! 7/14,19,24,29.
TRUE BOND [TVPG]·Documentary·2007·(:52)
James Bond was created by author Ian Fleming - and was
based on the exploits of a real-life British double agent! See
the true story of the origins of Bond in this fascinating
documentary. A Starz Originals production. 7/2,9,13,22,29.
TRUE LIES [R]·Action·1994·(2:21)
A Washington DC wife discovers her computer-salesman
husband is really a government spy out to stop nuclear
terrorists - but the stakes grow deadly when their daughter is
kidnapped! With Tom Arnold, Bill Paxton. 8/3,4.
UNCLE BUCK [PG]·Comedy·1989·(1:40)
A boozing, gambling bachelor with a girlfriend looking for a
wedding ring finds himself looking after his brother's kids for
a week that changes all their lives! A classic comedy, written
& directed by John Hughes (Sixteen Candles). 7/4,23,29.
URBAN LEGENDS: THE FINAL CUT [R]·Horror·2000·(1:38)
A film student is finishing her movie about urban legends and
grisly deaths when members of her crew start dying in
unexplained accidents! 8/5.
VERTIGO [PG]·Drama·1958·(2:09)
Alfred Hitchcock's eerie, superb thriller about a detective
whose fear of heights leaves him unable to stop a woman's
suicide. Later he spots a girl who looks just like the dead
woman, reigniting his obsession with the mystery. 8/2.
007 in A VIEW TO A KILL [PG]·Action·1985·(2:11)
Agent 007 battles a mad tycoon and his statuesque aide as
they plot to corner the microchip industry by destroying
Silicon Valley. Wild stunts in San Francisco and Grace Jones
highlight the 15th James Bond movie.
WAGONS EAST [PG13]·Comedy·1994·(1:48)
A group of frustrated Old West pioneers have had enough -
they want to go back east, and hire a burly, bungling
wagonmaster to lead the way. John Candy's final film.
THE WAR WAGON [TVPG]·Western·1967·(1:41)
To settle an old score, an ex-con enlists four men to rob a
mine owner's armor-plated stagecoach carrying half a million
dollars in gold! A rambunctious Western adventure.
WHO'S HARRY CRUMB? [PG13]·Comedy·1989·(1:30)
A bumbling private eye, last in a line of great detectives, is
assigned to find the kidnapped daughter of a
multi-millionaire.
WILD THINGS [R]·Crime·1998·(1:48)
Sex is the weapon wielded by two beautiful high school girls
who accuse a counselor of rape - and the investigating cop
falls into an elaborate web! A lurid, steamy melodrama with
Neve Campbell, Denise Richards.
007 in YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE [PG]·Action·1967·(1:57)
A US spaceship goes missing, the Soviets are accused, and
007 goes to Japan to investigate - but when a later Russian
space mission goes awry, the true culprit is revealed! The
fifth James Bond adventure.
13 GOING ON 30 [PG13]·Comedy·2004·(1:38)
When Jenna wakes up the day after her 13th birthday as a
30-year-old Manhattan magazine executive, she discovers
her adult life is not at all what she'd expected!
2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY [G]·Literary/Book Based·1968·(2:26)
Director Stanley Kubrick's timeless sci-fi film classic -
featuring an alien monolith on prehistoric Earth, deep space
mysteries and a homicidal computer named HAL.
Oscar-winner for landmark Visual Effects.
4 FOR TEXAS [TVPG]·Comedy·1963·(1:55)
The Rat Pack goes to Texas as Old Blue Eyes and Dino play
rival gamblers in a slapstick, double-entendre driven Old
West comedy. With Anita Ekberg, Ursula Andress, Charles
Bronson and the Three Stooges!
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