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Children of Men (2006) Children of Men (2006) In a dystopian future of 2027, a bleak, harrowing, and yet ultimately hopeful vision of humankind's not-too-distant future unfolds. Stars Clive Owen, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Michael Caine, Julianne Moore; directed by Alfonso Cuaron. HBO
The King and I (1956) The King and I (1956) The film version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical about a British woman who goes to Siam to teach the King's children English. Stars Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner, Rita Moreno, Martin Benson, Terry Saunders; directed by Walter Lang. ENCORE
The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe (2005) The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe (2005) English siblings travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with guidance from a mystical lion. Stars Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Tilda Swinton; directed by Andrew Adamson. ENCORE
Ĉon Flux (2005) Ĉon Flux (2005) When sent to kill the head of State, an assassin working for rebel "Monicans," finds a new mystery. Stars Charlize Theron, Marton Csokas, Jonny Lee Miller, Sophie Okonedo, Frances McDormand, Pete Postlethwaite; directed by Karyn Kusama. SHOWTIME
Edward Scissorhands (1990) Edward Scissorhands (1990) A fantasy tale of a young man (Depp) created with scissors for hands. Stars Vincent Price, Winona Ryder, Johnny Depp, Robert Oliveri, Dianne Weist; directed by Tim Burton. ENCORE
Idiocracy (2006) Idiocracy (2006) Five hundred years in the future, the dumbing-down of America reaches the level of a national disaster. This hilarious modern masterpiece stars Luke Wilson, Maya Rudolph, Dax Shepard, Justin Long; written and directed by Mike Judge. HBO
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) The "final" installment of the Star Wars series completes the circle! Stars Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Jimmy Smits, Frank Oz; written & directed by George Lucas. HBO
Paint Your Wagon (1969) Paint Your Wagon (1969) A farmer (Clint Eastwood) and prospector (Lee Marvin) form a partnership in the California gold country, including buying and sharing a wife (Jean Seberg). A musical western with Harve Presnell and Ray Walston; directed by Joshua Logan. TCM
Serpico (1973) Serpico (1973) The true story of the fearless man who many New York Police officers considered the most dangerous person alive: An honest cop. Stars Al Pacino; directed by Sidney Lumet. HBO
Serenity (2005) Serenity (2005) SF adventures of a Firefly spaceship's crew in a hostile future. Stars Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Morena Baccarin, Adam Baldwin, Summer Glau, Alan Tudyk, Ron Glass, Jewel Staite, Sean Maher, Chiwetel Ejiofor; written and directed by Joss Whedon. HBO
Ninotchka (1939) Ninotchka (1939) A cold hearted Soviet agent is warmed up by a trip to Paris and a night of love. Stars Greta Garbo, Melvyn Douglas, Ina Claire; directed by Ernst Lubitsch. TCM
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) A couple erases memories of each other when their relationship sours, but the memory loss process reveals the value of what they had. Stars Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Elijah Wood, Kirsten Dunst; screenplay by Charlie Kaufman, directed by Micheal Gondry. HBO
My Cousin Vinny (1992) My Cousin Vinny (1992) When a New Jersey teenager (Macchio) and his friend are arrested for murder in the Deep South, they must call in his lawyer-cousin Vinny (Pesci). Stars Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Ralph Macchio, Fred Gwynne; directed by Jonathan Lynn. HBO
V for Vendetta (2006) V for Vendetta (2006) A masked avenger plots an explosive revolution in a sadistic future Britain in the Wachowski Brothers' thrilling adaptation of the graphic novel. Stars Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Stephen Rea, Stephen Fry and John Hurt; director: James McTeigue. HBO
The Island (2005) The Island (2005) A gripping tale of cloning set in the not-so-distant future packs action in this thriller. Stars Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson, Djimon Hounsou, Sean Bean, Michael Clarke Duncan, Steve Buscemi; directed by Michael Bay. HBO
Victor/Victoria (1982)  Victor/Victoria (1982)  She's a down-on-her-luck singer who dresses like a man to get work as a female impersonator. Not exactly 'The Sound Of Music' (or 'Mary Poppins') stars Julie Andrews, James Garner, Robert Preston & Lesley Ann Warren; directed by Blake Edwards. HBO
Lord of War (2005) Lord of War (2005) A gun-runner makes millions by trading weapons to those in world conflicts, and facing the outcomes. Stars Nicolas Cage, Bridget Moynahan, Ethan Hawke, Jared Leto, Eamonn Walker, Ian Holm; written/directed by Andrew Niccol. SHOWTIME
Thank You For Smoking (2006) Thank You For Smoking (2006) A lobbyist fearlessly promotes cigarettes in this pointed political satire. Stars Aaron Eckhart, Maria Bello, Cameron Bright, Sam Elliott, Katie Holmes, David Koechner, William H. Macy, J.K. Simmons, Robert Duvall; directed by Jason Reitman. HBO
The Story Of Louis Pasteur (1936) The Story Of Louis Pasteur (1936) True story of the French scientist's struggle to establish modern medical methods. Stars Paul Muni, Josephine Hutchinson, Anita Louise; directed by William Dieterle. TCM
Gallipoli (1981) Gallipoli (1981) Two Australian sprinters face the brutal realities of war when they are sent to fight in the Gallipoli campaign in Turkey during World War I. Stars Mel Gibson and Mark Lee; directed by Peter Weir. HBO
The Winslow Boy (1999) The Winslow Boy (1999) Based on a true story and Terrence Rattigan play, Arthur Winslow (Nigel Hawthorne) and family learn the royal naval academy has expelled his 14-year-old son. "Let right be done." Stars Jeremy Northam, Rebecca Pidgeon; directed by David Mamet. HBO
Thunderheart (1992) Thunderheart (1992) An FBI agent with Sioux background sent to a reservation to investigate a murder, must come to terms with his heritage. Stars Val Kilmer, Sam Shepard, Graham Greene, Sheila Tousey, Ted Thin Elk, Fred Ward; directed by Michael Apted. ENCORE
Road Warrior (MadMax2) (1981) Road Warrior (MadMax2) (1981) A loner stalks Australia's Outback for fuel after WWIII has destroyed most of civilization. Mel Gibson stars in this fantasy adventure, one of his earliest hits. Also starring: Bruce Spence, Vernon Wells: directed by George Miller. HBO
Legends of the Fall (1994) Legends of the Fall (1994) Three brothers struggle to survive war, nature, romantic rivalry and prohibition in the remote West -- a modern classic. Stars Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Karina Lombard, Aidan Quinn, Julia Ormond, Henry Thomas; directed by Edward Zwick. SHOWTIME
JFK (1991) JFK (1991) In director Oliver Stone's tale of JFK's assassination and aftermath Kevin Costner stars as Jim Garrison. Not accepting official findings he builds a case for a conspiracy. With Sissy Spacek, Joe Pesci, Tommy Lee Jones and Gary Oldman. HBO
Accepted (2006) Accepted (2006) Slackers give new meaning to the term "B.S. degree" in this raucous comedy. Stars Justin Long, Jonah Hill, Blake Lively, Maria Thayer, Anthony Heald, Adam Herschman, Columbus Short, Lewis Black; directed by Steve Pink. HBO
Harold and Maude (1971) Harold and Maude (1971) Young Harold (Bud Cort), rich, and obsessed with death, is changed forever when he meets life-loving octogenarian Maude (Ruth Gordon) in this cult classic. Also stars Cyril Cusack, Vivian Pickles; directed by Hal Ashby. HBO
Catch-22 (1970) Catch-22 (1970) Yossarian tries desperately to be certified insane during WWII, so he can stop flying missions. Stars Alan Arkin, Jon Voight, Orson Welles, Anthony Perkins, Bob Newhart, Paula Prentiss; directed by Mike Nichols. HBO
Lloyd's of London (1936) Lloyd's of London (1936) Jonathan Blake goes from messenger boy to the founder of England's great insurance company. Stars Tyrone Power, C. Aubrey Smith, George Sanders, Madeleine Carroll, Freddie Bartholomew; directed by Henry King. FOXMOVIE
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) Jedis & friends defeat the Empire ! Stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, James Earl Jones, Kenny Baker, Ian McDiarmid; written by George Lucas & directed by Richard Marquand. HBO
The Music Man (1962) The Music Man (1962) A con man comes to "River City" with a scam involving a boy's marching band program, but things don't go according to his plan. Stars Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett, Paul Ford, Hermione Gingold; directed by Morton DaCosta. HBO
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) The inspirational true story of a San Francisco salesman who successfully struggles to make his dream come true, bringing his young son along on his pursuit. Stars Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandie Newton; directed by Gabriele Muccino. STARZ
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) The second Star Wars movie continues the fight for freedom ! Stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, James Earl Jones, Kenny Baker; written: George Lucas, directed: Irvin Kershner. HBO
Ultraviolet (2006) Ultraviolet (2006) Super-soldier Ultraviolet must use her incredible physical powers to protect a boy who may hold the key to stop a war between humans and Hemophages! Stars Milla Jovovich, Cameron Bright, Nick Chinlund, William Fichtner; directed by Kurt Wimmer. STARZ
Ultraviolet (2006) Ultraviolet (2006) Super-soldier Ultraviolet must use her incredible physical powers to protect a boy who may hold the key to stop a war between humans and Hemophages! Stars Milla Jovovich, Cameron Bright, Nick Chinlund, William Fichtner; directed by Kurt Wimmer. ENCORE
Shakespeare in Love (1998) Shakespeare in Love (1998) After he meets the beautiful Viola struggling playwright Will Shakespeare finds inspiration to turn his pirate melodrama into "Romeo and Juliet." Stars Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson, Judi Dench; directed by John Madden. ENCORE
Shakespeare in Love (1998) Shakespeare in Love (1998) After he meets the beautiful Viola struggling playwright Will Shakespeare finds inspiration to turn his pirate melodrama into "Romeo and Juliet." Stars Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson, Judi Dench; directed by John Madden. STARZ
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) The initial Star Wars movie begins Luke Skywalker's story! Stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Peter Cushing, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, James Earl Jones, Kenny Baker; written & directed by George Lucas. HBO
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) The "second" Star Wars episode continues Anakin Skywalker's story! Stars Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Christopher Lee, Pernilla August, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Ahmed Best, Frank Oz; written & directed by George Lucas. HBO
Dirty Harry (1971) Dirty Harry (1971) "I know what you're thinking. Did he fire six shots or only five? Well...you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya punk?" Stars Clint Eastwood; directed by Don Siegel. HBO
Magnum Force (1973) Magnum Force (1973) Dirty Harry is back, taking on a vigilante 'death squad' of corrupt cops who are killing the city's undesirables, without trials. Stars Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook, David Soul and Tim Matheson; directed by Ted Post. HBO
The Dead Pool (1988) The Dead Pool (1988) A deranged killer is eliminating San Francisco celebrities--one by one and now Dirty Harry's on the list too! Clint Eastwood stars; directed by Buddy Van Horn. HBO
The Mark Of Zorro (1974) The Mark Of Zorro (1974) The swishing fop Don Diego becomes the swashbuckling masked hero Zorro when tyranny threatens. Excellent made for TV remake starring Frank Langella, Ricardo Montalban, Gilbert Roland, Anne Archer, Yvonne DeCarlo; directed by Don McDougall. ENCORE
Reefer Madness (1936) Reefer Madness (1936) Hilarious propaganda film which became a cult classic for its outrageous claims about the effects of marijuana. Stars Joseph Forte, Dorothy Short, David O'Brien and Kenneth Craig. Also known as "Tell Your Children." SHOWTIME
X-Men - The Last Stand (2006) X-Men - The Last Stand (2006) The discovery of an antibody that turns mutants into normal humans results in war. Stars Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen, Anna Paquin, Rebecca Romijn, Kelsey Grammer, Patrick Stewart; directed by Brett Ratner. HBO
Madam Curie (1943) Madam Curie (1943) The famed female scientist discovers Radium with her husband/scientific collaborator. Stars Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon, Van Johnson; directed by Mervyn LeRoy. TCM
Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee U.S. government policies exterminate American Indians. Stars Aidan Quinn, Adam Beach, Anna Paquin, August Schellenberg, J.K. Simmons; screenplay by Daniel Giat, based on portions of Dee Brown's book; directed by Yves Simoneau. HBO
Doctor Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940) Doctor Ehrlich's Magic Bullet (1940) True story of the German scientist who devoted his life to curing syphilis. Stars Edward G. Robinson, Ruth Gordon, Otto Kruger; directed by William Dieterle. TCM
Edison, The Man (1940) Edison, The Man (1940) Biographical movie focuses on the adult Thomas Edison, who turns his dreams into reality. Stars Spencer Tracy, Rita Johnson, Charles Coburn; directed by Clarence Brown. TCM
Sister Kenny (1946) Sister Kenny (1946) True story of the Australian nurse who fought to gain acceptance for her polio-treatment methods. Stars Rosalind Russell, Dean Jagger, Alexander Knox; directed by Dudley Nichols. TCM
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) Harry finds himself selected as an underaged competitor in a dangerous multi-wizardary school competition. Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, Jason Isaacs; directed by Mike Newel HBO
The Iron Giant (1999) The Iron Giant (1999) McCarthy-era Cold War fears resurface in this masterful animated adventure that fits for both children and adults. Stars voices of Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel and Christopher McDonald; directed by Brad Bird. HBO
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) The "first" installment of the Star Wars series begins the tale ! Stars Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Pernilla August, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Park, Ahmed Best, Frank Oz; written & directed by George Lucas. HBO
The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002) The Adventures of Pluto Nash (2002) Eddie Murphy portrays a maverick former space smuggler who transforms a seedy nightclub on the moon into a thriving business. Rosario Dawson co-stars as Pluto's lovely lounge singer and Randy Quaid as his robotic bodyguard. HBO
Why We Fight (2006) Why We Fight (2006) Fascinating and sobering documentary exploration of the billion-dollar military defense industries and their increasing influence on the American economy, foreign policy and culture since World War II; directed by Eugene Jarecki. ENCORE
Kitty Foyle (1940) Kitty Foyle (1940) A girl from the wrong side of the tracks endures scandal and heartbreak when she falls for a high-society boy. Stars Ginger Rogers, Dennis Morgan, Gladys Cooper; directed by Sam Wood. TCM
Our Man Flint (1966) Our Man Flint (1966) Super spy Flint (Coburn) must tackle Z.O.W.I.E.'s top agent (Golan) before she gets a weapon that can control weather. Stars Lee J. Cobb, James Coburn, Edward Mulhare, Gila Golan, Benson Fong; directed by Daniel Mann. HBO
Find Me Guilty (2006) Find Me Guilty (2006) Based on a true story - during the longest organized crime trial in U.S. history, one "wise-guy" defends himself! Stars Vin Diesel, Annabella Sciorra, Peter Dinklage, Aleksa Palladino, Linus Roache, Ron Silver; directed by Sidney Lumet. STARZ
The Name Of The Rose (1986) The Name Of The Rose (1986) A liberal monk and his assistant solve monastic serial killings in the Middle Ages. Stars Sean Connery, Christian Slater, Ron Perlman, F. Murray Abraham, William Hickey; directed by Jean-jacques Annaud. HBO
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