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From Richard Curtis, the writer of Notting Hill and director of Love Actually, comes this charming romantic comedy with a twist. After learning that he comes from a family of time-travelers, a geeky young Brit (domhnall gleeson) sets out to correct his past romantic blunders and woo a pretty American (Rachel McAdams) he once had a blind date with. (AC,AL,BN,MV) R-2:03
Winner of three Oscarsģ, including Best Picture, this gripping drama directed by and starring Ben Affleck looks at the 1979 Iran hostage crisis from the perspective of a daring C.I.A. operative who uses a hair-brained scheme to rescue six U.S. embassy workers who hid during the siege. (AC,AL,MV) R-2:00. MAX
A catastrophic meteor shower portends the end of the world: an asteroid is on a collision course with Earth. Itís up to cagey oil driller BruceWillis and his crack team to try a risky mission to plant a nuclear depth charge on the rock and blow it to smithereens before it can do the same to humanity. Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler, Ben Affleck,Will Patton, Peter Stormare, Keith David and Steve Buscemi co-star in this blockbuster disaster epic. Directed by Michael Bay; screenplay by Jonathan Hensleigh and J.J. Abrams, adaptation by Tony Gilroy and Shane Salerno, story by Robert Roy Pool and Jonathan Hensleigh. (AC,AL,V) PG13-2:31 MAX
Jason Bateman is a venomous, 40-year-old proofreader who begins entering spelling bees thanks to a loophole in the rules. Dominating his pint-sized competitors and enraging parents and officials alike, he sets his sights on the National Spelling Bee. (AC,AL,BN) R-1:29
A perennially-single, 30-year-old flight attendant (Paula Patton) decides to stop flying solo and gives herself 30 days to get a ring on her finger after her younger sister gets engaged. Derek Luke, Taye Diggs co-star. (AC,AL) Pg13-1:37
BANSHEE "Good Town, Bad Blood"
Lucas Hood, Carrie Hopewell and the Banshee Sheriffís Department cope with the fallout from their bloody face-off against Rabbit while Lucas faces a new and deadly threat in Season 2 of this gritty Cinemax action series. Created by Alan Ball (True Blood), the show focuses on Lucas, an ex-convict who assumed the identity of the new sheriff in the rural town of Banshee, PA. As Season 2 comes to a close, Lucas has his hands more full than ever dealing with the murder of a Kinaho tribe girl, escalating tensions between Amish overlord Kai Proctor and tribe leader Alex Longshadow, and an unwelcome visitor: the reprobate son of the real (dead) Lucas Hood. Antony Starr and Ivana Milicevic star. (AC,AL,GV,N,RP,SC) TVMA/V,S,L-1:00
In the early days of the AIDS crisis, two dynamic personalities joined forces to make a difference. The result was amfAR. An official selection of the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, this illuminating film charts how renowned research scientist Dr. Mathilde Krim enlisted Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor to create Americaís first national AIDS research foundation. (AC,AL) TV14/L,D-:40. HBO
Ethan Wate (Alden Ehrenreich) had been dreaming of a girl like Lena (Alice Englert). He just never expected sheíd be a witch. From the bestselling ďCaster ChroniclesĒ series comes this compelling tale of a star-crossed romance that is enhanced by magic...but threatened by the forces of darkness. Jeremy Irons, Viola Davis, Emmy Rossum, Thomas Mann and Emma Thompson star. (AC,AL,MV) PG13-2:04
Get ready for a ďfeel-good celebrationĒ (Boston Herald), as the cast fromThe Best Man returns for this comedy sequel. getting together for the first time in years, the college friends gather for a joyful holiday reunion, only to find that rivalries, romances and secrets are revealed. With Morris Chestnut, Taye diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa lathan, nia long, Harold Perrineau. (AC,AL,N,V) R-2:03
Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore (co-stars in The Wedding Singer and 50 First Dates) reunite in this charming romantic comedy that finds them playing single parents sharing a suite together with their respective families at a South African resort. (AL,MV) PG13-1:57
Nothing is quite as it seems in this twisty political thriller starring Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe and Catherine Zeta-Jones. Ex-cop Billy Taggart (Wahlberg) is a private eye hired by the mayor of New York City (Crowe) to follow his wife (Zeta-Jones), whom he suspects of cheating on him. But when the wifeís lover turns up dead, Taggart finds himself in the middle of a dangerous conspiracy. (AC,AL,BN,V) R-1:49.
Slyís on a rampage of revenge in the Big Easy! When hulking hit man Sylvester Stalloneís partner gets iced, he forms an unlikely partnership with a young detective to find the killer in this explosive action flick. Together, they leave an epic level of destruction throughout New Orleans as they find themselves up against a corrupt developer and his lethal mercenary messenger. Sung Kang, Sarah Shahi, Adewale Akinnuoye- Agbaje, Christian Slater and Jason Momoa costar. (AC,AL, BN,V) R-1:32
Talk about a Comeback! Nine years after its lone season aired, the HBO comedy series The Comeback returns November 9, 2014 with Lisa Kudrow (Emmyģ winner for Friends) reprising her Emmyģ-nominated role as reality-TV pioneer Valerie Cherish. Michael Patrick King (Emmyģ winner for HBOís Sex and the City), who co-created The Comeback with Kudrow, spoke with us about the long-awaited return of this beloved series that was the first of its kind when it debuted.
HBO: It must have been a good feeling to bring The Comeback back.
MPK: Letís just say it was very thrilling over the nine years to see it sort of stand up and walk, and then run. A lot of people put their heart and soul into shows and a lot of shows donít get a second season. Some shows donít even get a pilot made. Lisa and I worked really hard on The Comeback and we thought we had something that was unique to what we wanted to say. Iím thrilled weíre back at HBO. To me, thatís the best story.
HBO: What do you have in store for Season 2?
MPK: What we wanted to do with the second Comeback is actually reflect the landscape of where television is right now and also to do something new that Valerie hadnít experienced and it seems to be a dark dramedy on HBO where sheís totally a fish out of water. No audience, no censors, creative expression, darker. So we tried to create a situation that would reflect in a meta way our coming back to HBO and Valerie arriving at HBO
HBO: Where is Valerie at as things begin?
MPK: Valerie has decidedóafter seeing a show on Bravo where there were real people sitting on a couch just watching a showóthat reality TV has run out of ideas and itís time for her to come back. So sheís making a pilot presentation that shows where sheís been for nine years and sheís decided sheís evolved enough to get back into the reality TV game because she now understands it, that she was only playing a version of herself, not herself. What happens over the course of the first episode is she winds up getting cast in a show written by her nemesis, Paulie G., on HBO.
HBO: Where do things go from there?
MPK: We start with all the main characters having evolved into a different place. Valerie thinks she has understanding now of what reality TV is, how she took herself too seriously; Paulie G. has gone through two rehabs and he thinks he is healthier and he has come back to claim his right as a serious writer; Jane the reality show producer has moved past show business having won an Academy Awardģ for a documentary and she thinks show business is doneósheís raising rescued horses; and Mark, Valerieís husband, has evolved into a nicer place with his wife where sheís really not acting, theyíre just a regular couple for nine years. What we try to do over the next couple of episodes is show what happens when these same people get in the same tornado again. Read Part 2 of our interview with Michael Patrick King in next monthís issue. Season 2 of The Comeback premieres Sunday, November 9 at 10 PM. (AC,AL) TVMA-:41
HBO, Starbucks Coffee Company and Chase salute U.S. veterans and their families with this live concert on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on Veterans Day 2014. The show will feature a broad array of talent from the worlds of music and entertainment, including The Black Keys, Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Underwood, Dave Grohl, Eminem, Jennifer Hudson, Jessie J, Metallica, Rihanna and Zac Brown Band. The concert will also feature onstage hosts Bob Woodruff, Bryan Cranston, George Lopez, Jack Black, Jamie Foxx, John Oliver and Meryl Streep, and special tributes by Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Will Smith. (AC,AL) TV14-2:58
This is one frightening film you wonít ďclapĒ for! When the Perron family moves into an old house with a dark past, strange events soon begin...including a Ďclappingí game that goes disturbingly awry. They call on Ed & Lorraine Warren for help, leading the renowned spiritualist couple into battle against the most evil entity they would ever face. Starring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Ron Livingston and Lili Taylor. (AL,V) R-1:52
Michael Fassbender, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Javier Bardem and Brad Pitt burn up the screen in this stylish, sexy thriller written by Cormac McCarthy (No Country for Old Men). Fassbender plays a slick lawyer who wants to get into the drug trade for some easy money, but soon finds himself caught in a nightmare of violence and treachery. Directed by Ridley Scott (Gladiator); written by Cormac McCarthy. (AC,GL,GV,SC) R-1:57.
A newlywed woman gets pregnant on her honeymoon, but her husband isnít the father; itís the Devil himself in this terrifying found-footage horror flick. Allison Miller and Zach Gilford star as the happy couple whose life takes a nightmarish turn. (AC,AL,BN,GV) R-1:29
The privileged daughter of a wealthy doctor falls for the hunky, hot-headed son of a mechanic from the wrong side of the tracks, much to the chagrin of her snobby father. Alex Pettyfer and Gabriella Wilde sizzle in this update of the 1981 film. (AC,AL,BN,MV) PG13-1:45
A divorced massage therapist begins a promising relationship, unaware of his connection to a client in this comical look at the perils of mid-life dating. Julia Louis-Dreyfus stars as the witty masseuse who unexpectedly falls for a ďwonderfulĒ James Gandolfini. Catherine Keener and Toni Collette co-star in this ďenjoyably meandering ensemble comedyĒ (Variety).Written and directed by Nicole Holofcener. (AC,AL) PG13-1:33.
Size doesnít matter...unless you are from a race of tiny woodland creatures whose secret existence has just been discovered by a human girl. MK always thought her dadís belief in the Leaf Men was lunacyóuntil she gets shrunk down to their size during the most crucial time in their history. (MV) PG-1:43
Stallone...Schwarzenegger...Stupendous! When security expert Sylvester Stallone gets double-crossed and left to rot in a C.I.A. black site, his only hope is to join forces with inmate Arnold Schwarzenegger to plot the ultimate escape. (AL,V) R-1:56
The Fast & Furious car crew lead the charge to stop an international criminal in this installment. With the bad guy trying to sell a dirty bomb to the highest bidder, itís up to Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and company to put the pedal to the metal to stop him, thanks to a deal with federal agent Dwayne Johnson. (AC,AL,V) PG13-2:09. HBO May 17,18,21,24,29,31 C5EH
Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters document an inspiring, multi-city journey into the heart of Americaís musical identity in this eight-part HBO original series. As the 11-time Grammyģ-winning, 25-million-plus-selling band prepares to release itís eighth album in November, they travel to a different American musical landmark each week, chronicling the history, cultural environment and people that define the music of those cities. Visits to Austin, Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Seattle and Washington, D.C. feature appearances from such local legends as Buddy Guy, Joe Walsh, Dolly Parton, Rick Nielsen, Bad Brains, Chuck D, Gibby Haynes, Allen Toussaint and Gary Clark, Jr., among others. Directed and executive produced by Grohl. (AC,AL,N)TVMA/S,L-:57
Jackie Robinsonís rise to become the first African American player in baseballóand the relentless hatred he faced for itóare chronicled in this ďstirringĒ (The New Yorker) film. Chadwick Boseman stars as the Brooklyn Dodgers star who stood tall in the face of racism. Harrison Ford co-stars. (AC,AL,MV) PG13- 2:08
Season 4 of HBO's epic series based on George R.R. Martin's bestselling book series continues! As events unfold, the Lannisters' hold on the Iron Throne remains intact in the wake of the Red Wedding slaughter. But can they survive their own egos as well as new and ongoing threats? Meanwhile, an unbowed Stannis Baratheon continues to rebuild his army; the Lannister-loathing "Red Viper of Dorne," Oberyn Martell, arrives in Kingís Landing; Daenerys Targaryen and her dragons aim to liberate the largest Slaver City in the east; and a depleted Night's Watch faces the advance of Mance Rayder's wildling army, who are in turn running from the undead White Walkers. (AC,AL,N,SC,V) TVMA/V,S,L-:58
An undercover crime unit in 1949 L.A. fights fire with fire to put the clamps on notorious underworld kingpin Mickey Cohen. Josh Brolin stars as the squadís gung-ho leader who gets the go-ahead to wage war on Cohen and his numerous crime racketsóby any means necessary. Co-starring Ryan Gosling, Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Emma Stone, Anthony Mackie, Giovanni Ribisi and Michael Pena. (AC,AL,GV,RP) R-1:53
Washed-up race car driver Brent Magna finds himself in a race against time to save his abducted wife in this heart-pounding thriller. Told to commandeer a soupedup Mustang outfitted with surveillance cameras by an anonymous voice on his cell phone, Magna (ethan Hawke) is ordered to perform a series of dangerous tasksĖor his wife will die. Co-starring Selena gomez, Jon Voight, Rebecca Budig, Bruce Payne. directed by Courtney Solomon; written by Sean Finegan & gregg Maxwell Parker. (AL,V) Pg13-1:30
The dysfunctional staffers of the Billy Barnes extended care geriatric ward continue to fumble their way through dealing with the elderly in Season 2 of this comedy series. This year, Nurse DiDi (Niecy Nash) fights for a long-overdue raise while facing new responsibilities and family stresses; Nurse Dawn (Alex Borstein) gets some big news about her future while remaining more set than ever on making a home with male Supervising Nurse Patsy (Mel Rodriguez), who is pushing his new ďLean & GreenĒ environmental program. Meanwhile, ward director Dr. Jenna James (Laurie Metcalf) lets her newly promised research run amuck, and finds herself in bed with a corporate hospice program that begins to take over the ward. Guest stars include Ann Guilbert, Mark Harelik, Jayma Mays, Jean Smart, Alia Shawkat, June Squibb, and more (AC,AL,BN) TVMA/L-:29
Can Hannah and Adamís relationship survive in the wake of his landing a part in a Broadway play? Find out as HBO presents the final four Season 3 episodes of this Emmyģ and Golden Globeģ-winning comedy series created by and starring Lena Dunham. As the season winds down, Hannah (Dunham) remains a volatile mess of anxieties, insecurities and uncertainty as she continues to rehabilitate her career and deal with her fears that the spark might be gone in her relationship with Adam (Adam Driver). Meanwhile, Marnie (Allison Williams), Shoshanna (Zosia Mamet) and Jessa each face their own potentially life-altering news and decisions. Alex Karpovsky co-stars. (AC,AL,MV,N) TVMA/S,L-0:29
The King of the Monsters returns to the screen to battle a deadly pair of bug-like kaiju--and wreck major cities in the process--in this thrilling remake. With military might proving fruitless against such massive creatures, itís up to Godzilla to stop the nasty duo before they can mate. It all comes down to an explosive showdown with San Francisco as the background. Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston. (AC,AL,V) PG13-2:03
Bruce Willis takes his ever tough, crime-fighting alter ego John McClane all the way to Russia in this fifth thrilling installment in the ďDie HardĒ series. This time, McClane heads to Moscow for a little father estranged son bonding... and a lot of explosive action. Jai Courtney co-stars as the younger McClane who partners up with his super-cop dad to take down a wealthy gangster with political aspirations and nuclear capabilities. Sebastian Koch, Rasha Bukvic, Cole Hauser co-star. Directed by John Moore; written by Skip Woods. (AC,AL,V) R- 1:38
Winner of 7 oscarsģ, including Best director (Alfonso Cuaron)! Sandra Bullock is riveting in an oscarģ-nominated performance as an astronaut stranded in space. When debris from a destroyed satellite riddles the space shuttle, Bullock and space-walking partner george Clooney find themselves drifting alone in space...with their hopes for survival fading with every breath they take. A ďwhiteknuckle space odysseyĒ (Variety). Written by Alfonso Cuaron & Jonas Cuaron. (AL,MV) Pg13-1:31.
Leonardo DiCaprio brings ďGatsbyĒ to new life in this stylish adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgeraldís classic. Set in a decadent Long Island of the í20s, the film injects a stunning visual electricity to a story that follows the entanglements of various residents of a small North Shore town. (AC,AL,BN,MV) PG13- 2:22
The Wolf Pack is back for another debauched go-round in this outrageous comedy sequel that takes them to Tijuana and back. Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Ken Jeong, Heather Graham, Jeffrey Tambor, Justin Bartha and John Goodman star. (AC,AL,N,V) R-1:40
Bumbling English transplant Stuart Pritchard (Stephen Merchant) continues to search for the woman of his dreams in L.A. in this feature-length conclusion to Merchantís HBO comedy series. When Stuart learns that his ex is planning to visit L.A. with her husband, he convinces his roommate Jessica to play the role of his girlfriendóa ruse that leads to hilarious encounters and an unexpected denouement. (AC,AL) TVMA/L-1:20
Bilbo, Gandalf and a motley crew of dwarves continue their treacherous quest to retake the dwarf kingdom of Erebor from the evil dragon Smaug in Part Two of the Hobbit trilogy. ďA robust, action-packed adventureĒ (Variety) Ian McKellen and Martin Freeman star. (AC,V) PG13-2:41
Return to Middle Earth in this thrilling first adventure in Peter Jacksonís prequel trilogy to ďThe Lord of the Rings.Ē Based on J.R.R. Tolkienís beloved novel, the film follows a young Bilbo Baggins on a journey to face the evil dragon Smaug with the help of a surly group of dwarves. Ian McKellen stars. (AC,V) PG13-2:50
Bilbo, gandalf and a motley crew of dwarves continue their treacherous quest to retake the dwarf kingdom of erebor from the evil dragon Smaug in Part Two of this trilogy. Facing danger at every turn, the surly bunch arrive at Smaugís lair where treasure awaits...if the beast doesnít burn them to a crisp first. (AC,V) Pg13-2:41
Average schnook Jason Bateman undertakes a mission to bring down the crook who stole his identity in this outrageous comedy. With little help from the law and his job on the line, Bateman jets to Florida to catch the thief.What he finds is a vile, unrepentant, throat-punching head-case (played hilariously by Melissa McCarthy) who he must drag back to Denver on a screwball journey for justice. (AC,AL,BN,V) R-1:51
Steve Carell is ďat the top of his formĒ (Variety) as flamboyant magician Burt Wonderstone, whose ego is as big as the Las Vegas stage show he performs with partner Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi). When the magical friends split, a hotshot new breed of magician takes over the Vegas strip. Can the deeply humbled Burtóresigned to a gig at a retirement homeó ever make it back to the big time? Maybe...with the help of his childhood hero and his ex-partner! Co-starring Olivia Wilde with Alan Arkin, James Gandolfini and Jim Carrey. (AC,AL,MV) PG13-1:40.
Wedding Crashers co-stars Vince Vaughn and owen Wilson reteam for this comedy as a pair of downsized watch salesmen who enter the internship program at google. Hoping to land permanent positions with the search engine giant, the duo injects their old-school tactics and ideals into a youthinfused environment. The result: big-time laughs with a lot of heart. Rose Byrne and Max Minghella co-star. directed by Shawn levy; story by Vince Vaughn, screenplay by Vince Vaughn and Jared Stern. (AC,AL,MV, N) Pg13-1:59. Starts July 19
A farmhand becomes an unlikely hero as he leads the charge to save his kingdomís princess from a nasty race of giants in this effects-laden take on ďJack & the Beanstalk.Ē When a huge beanstalk carries Princess Isabelle into the sky, young Jack (Nicholas Hoult) and the bravest knights head up a dangerous rescue mission to save her from the vengeful giants. Eleanor Tomlinson co-stars as the Princess; also with Stanley Tucci, Ian McShane, Bill Nighy and Ewan McGregor. (MV) PG13- 1:54
Kick-Ass joins a crimefighting team while Hit Girl decides to hang up her tights in this darkly comic sequel. While K.A. and the Justice Forever team takes down a series of criminals, they discover their biggest threat is spoiled rich Chris DíAmico (ďRed MistĒ in the first film) who has renamed himself and has one mission: to kill Kick-Ass! Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Christopher Mintz- Plasse, Chloe Grace Moretz and Jim Carrey star. (AC,AL,N,V) R-1:43.
A brilliant surgeon pushes the boundaries of medicine, morality and race relations at a New York City hospital at the turn of the 20th century in this series. As Season Oneís 10 episodes (all directed by Steven Soderbergh) come to a close, the show continues to follow Dr. John Thackery (Oscarģ-nominee Clive Owen) and his groundbreaking work at the Knickerbocker Hospital (ďThe KnickĒ) which faces a period of major upheaval. As he searches to solve a plethora of medical mysteries and deals with a worsening cocaine habit, Thackery is paired with Dr. Algernon Edwards (Andre Holland), whose intelligence and at-all-costs methods rival Thackeryís, but whose arrival is marked by contempt and prejudice. Jeremy Bobb, Juliet Rylance, Eric Johnson, Michael Angarano, Eve Hewson, Chris Sullivan and Cara Seymour co-star. (AC,AL,N,V)TVMA/V,S,L-:56
One of the funniest, most refreshing personalities to hit the TV scene in yearsóthe man whose 2013 guest-hosting stint on The Daily Show won plaudits from critics, fans and othersó John Oliver comes to HBO with an all-new, Sunday-night forum. A topical look at the week in news, politics and current events, the half-hour show will provide Oliver with a unique platform to offer up his singular perspective and distinct voice on any number of social, political or existential issues facing America and the world. Each of the 24 Season 1 editions will be shot in New York within hours of airing on HBO, and will feature special segments and a variety of guests. (AC,AL) TVMA-0:27
It has been dubbed ďThe DepartureĒ: a stunning global event in which more than 140 million peopleómore than 2% of the world's populationósimply vanished. Three years later, the residents of the town of Mapleton, like everyone else, are still trying to make sense of it all. From Lost co-creator Damon Lindelof and author Tom Perrotta (on whose bestseller this is based) comes this epic series that focuses on beleaguered police chief Kevin Garvey (Justin Theroux) and the other ďleftoversĒ of Mapleton as they react to this inexplicable event that unites some and divides othersówhile revealing how the strain of such calamity can turn faith into cynicism, paranoia, madness, or cult-like fanaticism. (AC,AL,V,N) TVMA/L,V-1:12
Kellan Lutz is a beefcake demigod in this muscle-bound origin story about the mythical Greek hero. Co-starring Scott Adkins, Liam McIntyre, Liam Garrigan, Johnathon Schaech, Roxanne McKee, with Gaia Weiss and Rade Serbedzija. (AC,V) PG13-1:39
ďEverything is AwesomeĒ about this hilarious animated adventure! Emmet (voice of Chris Pratt) is a plain old Lego figure who is content to build straight from the manuals...until he finds the ďPiece of Resistance.Ē Marked as the prophesied savior who will save the city from its evil ruler, Lord Business (voice of Will Ferrell), Emmet leads a screwball team including Batman on the ultimate quest--one that results in laughs from start to finish. (MV) PG-1:41
A four-man Navy SEALs recon team comes under a relentless, high-powered assault from Taliban insurgents in this shocking tale based on the real-life drama of surviving SEAL Marcus Luttrell. Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster and Eric Bana star. (AC,AL,GV) R-2:01
A motherís love reaches from beyond the grave in this chilling old-school ghost story that ďdelivers good oldfashioned scaresĒ (Urban Cinefile). Lost in the wild five years earlier, two little sisters are found and taken in by their uncle and his girlfriend. But as the girls struggle to adjust, they come to realize that the matronly force that helped them survive their ordeal has followed them into their new home...and will stop at nothing to get them back. Two-time Oscarģ-nominee Jessica Chastain stars. (AC,MV) PG13- 1:40.
Zack Snyder (300) and Christopher nolan (The Dark Knight) team up for this Superman reboot. Henry Cavill stars as Kal-el, who hides his powers as Kansas farmboy Clark Kent. But when maniacal Kryptonian general Zod arrives on earth to annihilate humanity and turn the planet into a new Krypton, Kent must step up to save mankind. Co-starring Amy Adams and Michael Shannon. (AC,AL,V) Pg13-2:23
Mel Brooks takes the stage for this unique stand-up show in which he shares intimate stories of his childhood in Brooklyn, his rise in TV, his marriage to Anne Bancroft and his illustrious film career as writer/ director of Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein and other classics. (AC,AL) TVPG-58.
This harrowing film reveals the untold story behind an unfinished 1945 documentaryówhose artistic team included supervising director Alfred Hitchcockóthat charted the horrors of World War II concentration camps. Narrated by Helena Bonham Carter. (AC,N) TV14/S,D-1:19.
A non-stop flight takes a terrifying turn for federal air marshal Liam Neeson: an anonymous text from a maniac promises a passenger death every 20 minutes if $150 million isnít transferred into a bank account. Co-starring Julianne Moore. (AC,AL,BN,V) PG13-1:46
Four magicians orchestrate a masterful series of brazenĖand criminalĖillusions in this caper. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Melanie Laurent, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Common. (AC,AL,MV) PG13-1:55
In the year 2077, Earth is an uninhabitable wasteland in the wake of a nuclear holocaust against alien invaders. Tom Cruise stars as Jack Harper, a technician still stationed on Earth to keep defense drones operational while the planetís remaining water is siphoned. But as enemy ďScavsĒ close in, Jack comes face to face with the frightening truth of his existence. Morgan Freeman co-stars. (AC,AL,BN,V) PG13-2:05.
From Elizabeth Stroutís Pulitzer Prize-winning novel comes this four-part miniseries that tells the sweet, funny, tragic story of the denizens of a seemingly placid New England town, as seen through the eyes of Olive, a woman whose wicked wit and harsh demeanor mask a warm but troubled heart and staunch moral center. Oscarģ winner Frances McDormand and Oscarģ nominee Richard Jenkins star in this drama which spans 25 years and focuses on the middle-school math teacher and her relationships with her good-hearted husband Henry (Jenkins), their son Christopher, and other denizens in a community wrought with illicit affairs, crime and tragedy. Co-starring Bill Murray, John Gallagher Jr., Zoe Kazan, Peter Mullan, Rosemarie DeWitt, Jesse Plemons, Ann Dowd, Brady Corbet. Directed by Lisa Cholodenko; teleplay by Jane Anderson. (AC,AL)TVMA/L-1:06
Carly, Kate and Amber all have one thing in common: Kateís cheating husband Mark! Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann and Kate Upton star as the trio of jilted and very angry females who team up to exact revenge on the philandering cad (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) using any means necessaryóincluding laxatives, hair remover and even estrogen! Nicki Minaj, Taylor Kinney and Don Johnson co-star in this comedy (AC,AL,MV) PG13-1:49
Humanity goes towarwith giant monsters in this ďimaginative sci-fi epicĒ (Hollywood Reporter). With ďkaijuĒ leveling cities, itís up to the Pan Pacific defense Corps and its Jaegersó25-story high fighting robots operated by two pilotsóto stop them before the entire planet is destroyed. Starring Charlie Hunnam, idris elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie day, Max Martini and Ron Perlman. directed by guillermo del Toro; screenplay by Travis Beacham and guillermo del Toro, story by Travis Beacham. (AC, AL,V) Pg13-2:11
The abduction of two children sends two families into an unending nightmare in this thriller. Determined to find his little girl, Hugh Jackman takes things into his own hands when detective Jake Gyllenhaal comes up short. (AC,AL,V) R-2:33
In a future America, the government has set aside one night a year where all criminal activity, including murder, is legal. When a wounded stranger takes refuge from a wild pack of thrill-killers in a home in a gated community, Ethan Hawke and his family must decide whether to protect him... or face the consequences (AC,AL,V) R-1:25
In this sequel, ex-CIA agent Frank Moses (Bruce Willis) reunites his crewóall classified as Retired & Extremely Dangerousóto track down a missing nuclear device, clashing with assassins, terrorists and corrupt officials along the way. (AC,AL,V) PG13-1:56
After being left for dead on a desolate planet, alien convict Riddick battles extraterrestrial predators and is forced to activate an emergency beacon for helpówhich attracts even more deadly creatures and ruthless bounty hunters. Vin diesel flexes his pecs in this actionpacked sequel to Pitch Black and The Chronicles of Riddick. Jordi Molla, Matt nable, Katee Sackhoff, dave Bautista, Bokeem Woodbine and Raoul Trujillo co-star. (GL,GV,N,RP,SC) R-1:59
Blue macaw mates Blu and Jewel go in search of their rain-forest roots on a wild Amazonian adventure in this fun-filled animated sequel. Once in the jungle, the couple and their brood discover a huge pack of wild macawsóled by Jewelís long-lost fatheróand join them in a battle to save their beautiful habitat from the ever-buzzing saws of a devious logging crew. Voices: Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg. G-1:42
Undead lawmen Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds return from the beyond to save humanity from a supernatural apocalypse in this action-packed thrillride. Kevin Bacon, Mary-Louise Parker and Stephanie Szostak co-star. (AC,AL,V) PG13-1:36
Take your front-row seat for one of the hottest shows of the year: the 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Taped at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, this special honors the six newest performer-category inducteesó Cat Stevens, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Nirvana, Kiss, Linda Ronstadt and Peter Gabrielóalong with special inductees The E Street Band (Award for Musical Excellence) and Brian Epstein and Andrew Loog Oldham (both for Ahmet Ertegun Award for Lifetime Achievement). TV14-3:00.
Justin Timberlake stars as Princeton grad student Richie Furst, who loses a fortune on an online poker site and heads to Costa Rica to confront the shady tycoon who owns the site. Richie soon becomes the manís protege, but the FBI has other ideas and puts the squeeze on him to become an informant. Gemma Arterton, Anthony Mackie and Ben Affleck costar in this thriller. Directed by Brad Furman; written by Brian Koppelman & David Levien. (AC, AL,N,V) R-1:32.
The death-defying world of Formula one racing is the setting for this electrifying drama that recalls the heated rivalry between 1970s superstars James Hunt and niki lauda. Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl star. (AC,AL, BN,V) R-2:03
In the high-tech gold rush of modern Silicon Valley, the people most qualified to succeed are the least capable of handling success. From HBO and the offbeat mind of Mike Judge (Office Space) comes this new comedy series that delves into the outrageous world of tech start-ups and the socially awkward underdogs trying to navigate its lucrative potential. Throughout Season 1, the show charts the rising fortunes of Richard, an introverted programmer who suddenly finds himself in the middle of an extreme bidding war over his website's unique search algorithm. Thomas Middleditch, Josh Brener, T.J. Miller, Zach Woods, Kumail Nanjiani, Martin Starr, Christopher Evan Welch and Monica Crew star. (AC,AL,MV,N) TVMA/L-:29
He is one of Americaís true giants of the musical stage: renowned Broadway lyricist and composer Stephen Sondheim. This documentary explores the life and career of the stage legend through six of his iconic songs: ďSomethingís Coming,Ē ďOpening Doors,Ē ďSend in the Clowns,Ē ďIím Still Here,Ē ďBeing Alive,Ē and ďSunday.Ē Directed by award-winning Broadway director and playwright James Lapine, the film is predominantly told by Sondheim himself as it weaves together dozens of interviews from his career, along with archival performances of his classics. (AC,AL) TV14/ L,D-1:20
ďHow far would you go to save your son?Ē Thatís the question facing businessman Dwayne Johnson who, in an effort to reduce his sonís jail sentence, cuts a dangerous deal with a politically ambitious U.S. attorney to go undercover and infiltrate a brutal drug cartel. (AC,AL,SC,V) PG13-1:52
Reeling from the death of her beloved father, an introverted young girl is changed by the sudden arrival of a mysterious relative in this ďsplendidly demented gumbo of Hitchcock thriller, American Gothic fairy tale and a contemporary kinkĒ (Variety). While India (Mia Wasikowska) is initially wary of ďUncle CharlieĒ (Matthew Goode)ó whom she never knew existedóher unstable mother lets him move in, leading all of them down a dark, twisted path. Dermot Mulroney, Jacki Weaver and Nicole Kidman co-star. (AC,AL,V) R-1:39
Three commitment-phobic bros vow to stay single and avoid serious relationships at all costs, but can they stick to their pact in the face of so much sexy temptation? Zac Efron, Miles Teller and Michael B. Jordan star in this raunchy rom-com. Also with Imogen Poots, Mackenzie Davis and Jessica Lucas. Directed and written by Tom Gormican. (AC,AL,MV,N) R-1:34
Reprising their roles from Knocked Up, Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann portray a longtime married couple who must deal with an escalating series of pressures and changes as they prepare to turn 40. Co-starring John Lithgow, Megan Fox and Albert Brooks. (AC,AL,BN,MV) R-2:14
From Frank Millerís stunning graphic novel comes this exhilarating sequel to 300 that takes the bloody battle for control of Greece to the high seas. Itís up to fearless Greek general Themistokles (Sullivan Stapleton of Strike Back) to unite his divided nation against a monstrous adversary: the massive Persian Navy led by sinister wannabe-god Xerxes and his vixen of a commander Artemisia (Eva Green). (AL,GV,N,RP,SC) R-1:43
In this twist-filled tale of thievery and deception, James McAvoy stars as an art auctioneer who plays a key role in the theft of a priceless painting. The only trouble is amnesia is preventing him from remembering where it is. Vincent Cassel co-stars as his co-conspirator who hires sexy hypnotherapist Rosario Dawson to draw out the information from McAvoyís foggy brain. (AC,AL,GV,N) R-1:41.
This ďbold, beautifulĒ (Chicago Sun-Times) sci-fi thriller stars Johnny Depp as a computer scientist on the verge of a major breakthrough in advanced artificial intelligence. But when anti-technology extremists try to thwart his work, Depp uploads his consciousness to a supercomputer, leading to an omnipotent and sentient machine that could threaten all mankind. With Morgan Freeman and Rebecca Hall. (AC,AL,V) PG13-1:59
New Orleans, 38 months after. Barack Obama has just been elected to the White House, giving entrenched residents of this still-battered city reason for optimism. Yet for everyone who hopes to improve their lotóor just return to a sense of pre-Katrina normalcyóothers are intent on capitalizing on the cityís vulnerability and suffocating its culture. HBO presents the final five episodes, including the 76-minute series finale, of this acclaimed drama series that follows the musicians, chefs, Mardi Gras Indians, and other familiar New Orleanians who continue to rebuild their lives and culture in the aftermath of the devastating 2005 hurricane. Throughout the final five episodes, which take place between November 2008 and Mardi Gras 2009, the promise of recovery is tempered by sobering economics, police corruption, and the ongoing specter of violence and crime. (AC,AL,V) TVMA/V,L-1:16
The fate of Bon Temps hangs in the balance as Sookie, Bill and company face insidious new threatsóand shocking realitiesóin the 7th and final season of HBO's hit series. This year, a season-opening battle between raging Hep-Vamps and Bon Temps prey sets the stage for a season-long series of hair-raising denouements for Sookie, Bill, Eric, Jason, Sam Alcide, Tara and their human/vampire allies and adversaries. Some of them will meet cruel fates...while others will cheat death (true and otherwise) to forge happily-ever-after relationships. Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Ryan Kwanten, Rutina Wesley, Sam Trammell and Nelsan Ellis head up a stellar cast. (AC,AL,N,SC,V) TVMA/V,S,L-:52
Get ready for the shocking conclusion to the yearís most talked about new series! Over the course of the final two episodes, detectives Martin Hart (Woody Harrelson) and ďRustĒ Cohle (Matthew McConaughey) forge a truce in 2012 after a harrowing piece of evidence brings them to the realization that there is much more to the 1995 Dora Lange murder that began their partnership. Butting heads with their former law enforcement co-workers and others higher up the line, the pair places their lives on the line as they follow their increasingly disturbing investigation all the way to its nightmarish end. Michelle Monaghan, Tory Kittles and Michael Potts co-star. (AC,AL,N,GV) TVMA/V,S,L-1:00 (AC,AL,N,V) TVMA/V,S,L-1:00
Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg ďmake for a very enjoyable pair of double-crossed undercover operativesĒ (Variety) in this action flick. Paula Patton, Bill Paxton, James Marsden, Fred Ward and Edward James olmos co-star. (AC,AL,BN,V) R-1:4
Vice President Selina Meyer is eyeing a promotion to Commander-in-Chief in Season 3 of this bitingly humorous HBO comedy series starring Emmyģ-winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus. After the revelation at the end of Season 2 that the president will not run for reelection, Selina and her screwball staff set up an exploratory campaign office (with Amy and Dan vying to be her campaign manager), travel to Silicon Valley (to raise money) and London (to meet with heads of state), and prep for a possible run in the primaries against newly resigned Secretary of Defense Maddox and her nemesis Danny Chung. Co-starring Tony Hale, Anna Chlumsky, Matt Walsh, Reid Scott and Timothy C. Simons. (AC,AL) TVMA/L-:28
Veronica Mars, the teen super-sleuth of the hit TV series, returns to investigate a shocking new murder in this thrilling big-screen adventure. Ten years after the events of the series, Veronica (Kristen Bell) is out of law school and living in NYC when the death of a former classmate prompts her return to neptune, CAó just in time for her highschool reunion. With her ex logan as the prime suspect, itís up to Veronica to unearth the townís darkest secrets in order to find the truth. (AC,AL,V) Pg13- 1:48
From every corner of the globe, some of the most compelling and important news stories go unreported by mainstream media outletsóbut not by VICE. HBO presents an all-new season of the Emmyģ-nominated series that features groundbreaking stories from the most dangerous places on Earth as reported by host/co-founder Shane Smith and his fearless team of correspondents. In Season 2, VICE looks at wasted American money in Afghanistan; Rio de Janeiroís effort to clean up its ďdrug and murderĒ reputation; Russiaís hotbed for Muslim terrorists; Evangelical support for Israel; melting polar ice caps in Greenland; bonded laborers in Pakistanís brick kilns; and more. (AC,AL) TVMA/L-:29
Jilted and (she thinks) jobless, good-hearted L.A. news reporter Meghan (Elizabeth Banks) throws caution to the wind and agrees to a night of partying that ends in a one-night stand with handsome James Marsden. Learning that she actually has a shot at a major network job, Meghan must navigate the city streets on footó and in a tiny yellow mini-dressóto make it to her audition on time. (AC,AL,MV) R-1:34.
Heís a flesh-eating zombie making his way in a post-apocalyptic world...sheís a pretty, gun-toting survivor just trying to get by. Can true love overcome the fact that sheís alive and heís dead? Nicholas Hoult and Teresa Palmer star as the unlikely romantics in this horror-comedy that Variety magazine described as ďan inspired mashup of zombie heart and romantic comedy brains.Ē Analeigh Tipton, Rob Corddry, Dave Franco, John Malkovich and Cory Hardrict co-star. (AC,AL,V) PG13-1:38
A small-time pot dealer is forced to become a bigtime drug smuggler after his stolen stash leaves him neck-deep in debt to his devious supplier in this outrageous comedy. His only way out: retrieve a massive weed shipment from a dealer in Mexico. Jennifer Aniston and Jason Sudeikis star in this hit film that finds smalltime pot dealer Sudeikis recruiting a ďfamilyĒ (stripper - neighbor Aniston and a pair of misfit teens) to serve as his cover as they cross the border in an RV. (AC,AL, N,V) R-1:50
True loveóand true evilótranscend time in this mystical love story about an early 20th century thief, the dying girl he loves, and his sadistic former boss who hunts him even as he awakes in the present. Colin Farrell, Jessica Brown Findlay, Jennifer Connelly star. (AC,V) PG13-1:58
A battle-weary Wolverine faces a deadly threató and his own demons in this film. Hugh Jackman stars as the mutant who is summoned to Japan where a face from his past gets him to consider a trade: his immortality for mortality. The result leaves the haunted Wolverine heading into battle once againóbut minus the self-healing powers that have always spared him in the past. (AC,AL,V) PG13-2:06
Five pals reunite for another go at completing an epic bar crawl only to discover the local population has been taken over by otherworldly creatures. Their only hope: get to the Worldís End, the final pub on their circuit. (AC,AL,V) R-1:49
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16 BLOCKS A burned-out cop gets a chance at redemption when the seemingly inconsequential job of transporting an inmate takes a shocking turn. Bruce Willis, Mos Def and David Morse star. (AC,AL,V) PG13 1:42 HBO Jan.8,17,20,25,29 28 DAYS Sandra Bullock stars as a NYC writer whose drinking escapades land her in a 28-day rehabilitation clinic. Viggo Mortensen co-stars. (AC,AL,MV) PG13 1:44 MAX Jan.3,8,11,14,17,23 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE The war for Greece spills over to the high seas in this stunning, visceral sequel to Ď300.í Sullivan Stapleton, Eva Green, Lena Headey. (AL,GV,N,RP,SC) R 1:43 HBO Jan.24,25,29 47 RONIN 47 samurai plot to take revenge against the evil warlord responsible for the death of their master in this lavish, actionpacked retelling of the popular Japanese tale. Keanu Reeves stars. (RP,V) PG13 1:59 HBO Jan.3,6,9,12, Dec.31 MAX Feb.1 ABOUT A BOY Hugh Grant is a womanizing London cad until he meets a quirky 12-yearold boy who wants to set him up with his depressed mum. (AC,AL,MV) PG13 1:41 HBO Jan.1,13,21,25 THE ABYSS James Cameronís deep-sea thriller about a team of underwater oil drillers who encounter an alien presence. Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. (AL,V) PG13 2:20 MAX Jan.4,25 ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE Jim Carrey is outrageous as the bungling private eye for pets whose latest case has him searching high and low for a beloved dolphin. Sean Young, Courteney Cox. (AC,AL,BN,V) PG13 1:26 HBO Jan.13,16 ADMISSION College admissions officer Tina Fey considers an unlikely applicant who may be the son she gave up for adoption. Paul Rudd. (AC,AL,MV) PG13 1:47 MAX Jan.5,16,28 AGENT CODY BANKS High-school student Cody Banks (Frankie Muniz) must juggle spyjinks with schoolwork when heís recruited for a mission by the CIA. (MV) PG 1:42 HBO Jan.4,16 ALAN ALDA AND THE ACTOR WITHIN YOU: A YOUNGARTS MASTERCLASS Awardwinning actor/director/writer Alan Alda schools a group of promising young actors in the art of improvisation in this engaging special. TVG :28 HBO Jan.10,22 ALL ABOUT ANN: GOVERNOR RICHARDS OF THE LONE STAR STATE Fiery former Texas Governor Ann Richards is the focus of this documentary that details her rise to become a national icon. (AL) TVPG 1:22 HBO Jan.14,26 ALL BABE NETWORK A TV network in need of some new life gets a passionate push with the creation of the All Babe Network in this erotic film. (AL,N,SC) TVMA 1:22 MAX Jan.2,8 ALL-STAR SUPERMAN Superman must fight one final battle to save Earth as he prepares for the end of his own life in this epic animated adventure. (AL,MV) PG 1:17 HBO Jan.12,30 AMERICAN HISTORY X Edward Norton is a reformed neo-Nazi who tries to stop his little brother from following him down the same violence-strewn path. Edward Furlong. (AC,AL,GV,N) R 1:59 MAX Jan.4,12 AMERICAN LOSER Seann William Scott is a dysfunctional young man who tries to get his act together with help from a support-group girlfriend. Gretchen Mol. (AC,AL) R 1:34 HBO Jan.5,9 AMERICAN SPLENDOR The life of underground comic-book writer Harvey Pekar is chronicled in this exceptionally droll film starring Paul Giamatti and Hope Davis. (AC,AL) R 1:41 MAX Jan.19 AMERICAN WINTER The current economic crisis is seen from the perspective of several unemployed Oregon families who called into the stateís ď211InfoĒ assistance hotline in this documentary. (AL) TV14 1:30 HBO Jan.5 AQUAMARINE Two 13-year-old girls try to help a mermaid in her search for true love in this fish-out-of-water comedy. Emma Roberts, Joanna ďJoJoĒ Levesque and Sara Paxton star. (MV) PG 1:44 HBO Jan.11 ARMAGEDDON Bruce Willis leads a desperate mission to save Earth from a direct hit by a monstrous asteroid in this disaster epic. Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler, Ben Affleck. (AC,AL,V) PG13 2:31 HBO Jan.12,28 ATL A street-smart Atlanta youth and his friends face tough decisions and disillusionment as they come of age. Tip Harris, Lauren London. (AC,AL,V) PG13 1:47 MAX Feb.1 ATLANTIC CITY HOOKERS: IT AINíT E-Z BEING A HOí This documentary focuses on purveyors of the worldís oldest profession in the neon-soaked gambling mecca of Atlantic City. (AC,GL,N,SC) TVMA 1:00 HBO Jan.8 THE ATOMIC HOTEL EROTICA Three couples win an all-expenses-paid weekend at a mysterious hotel where things take an erotic-- and dangerous--turn. (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA 1:22 MAX Jan.16,26 ATONEMENT A lie tragically changes the lives of three people in this searing adaptation of Ian McEwanís 2001 bestseller. James McAvoy and Keira Knightley star. (AC,AL,BN,V) R 2:03 MAX Jan.18,22,27 BAD WORDS Jason Bateman is a venomous, 40-year-old proofreader who begins entering spelling bees thanks to a loophole in the rules. (AC,AL,BN) R 1:29 MAX Jan.30,31 BAGGAGE CLAIM A perennially-single, 30-year-old flight attendant (Paula Patton) decides to stop flying solo and gives herself 30 days to get a ring on her finger after her younger sister announces her engagement. (AC,AL) PG13 1:37 HBO Jan.2,6,9,14,19,22,25 BANSHEE All-new episodes of the hit Cinemax series. 21: The Fire Trials TVMA-:50 MAX Jan.9,10,11,12,14; 22: Snakes and Whatnot TVMA-:46 MAX Jan.16,17,18,19,21; 23: A Fixer of Sorts TVMA-:58 MAX Jan.23,24,25,26,28; 24: Real Life Is the Nightmare TVMA-:52 MAX Jan.30,31, Feb.1 BATMAN BEGINS Christian Bale (American Psycho) flawlessly fills the bat-suit of the crime-fighting Caped Crusader in director Christopher Nolanís dark re-imagining of the Batman saga. (V) PG13 2:20 MAX Jan.3,8,13,16,19,28 BATTLE FOR TERRA A peaceful planet comes under attack by the last surviving remnants of humanity in this animated sci-fi tale. Voices: Evan Rachel Wood, Brian Cox, James Garner. (MV) PG 1:19 HBO Jan.21 BEAUTIFUL CREATURES A small-town youth falls for a teenage witch as the powers of evil try to claim her in this supernatural drama. (AC,AL,MV) PG13 2:04 HBO Jan.4,7,10,14 BEDAZZLED The devil offers a hapless computer geek seven wishes in exchange for his soul in this remake of the 1967 classic. Brendan Fraser, Elizabeth Hurley. (AC,AL,MV) PG13 1:33 HBO Jan.16,22 BEFORE SUNSET A young American man and a French woman who shared a brief but electrifying night are reunited for a day in this sequel to Before Sunrise. Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy. (AC,AL) R 1:20 HBO Jan.28 BEHIND ENEMY LINES A Navy pilot shot down over enemy territory must rely on the rule-breaking tactics of his commanding officer to save his life in this intense thriller. Owen Wilson, Gene Hackman star. (AC,AL,V) PG13 1:46 MAX Jan.7,15,26,30 BEING FLYNN A young aspiring writerís reunion with his estranged father leads him on an unexpected journey of addiction and inspiration. Robert De Niro, Paul Dano. (AC,AL,BN,V) R 1:42 HBO Jan.29 BEST IN SHOW The ďbarkingly funnyĒ (Variety) sendup of the dog-owner-eat-dogowner world of canine pageants. Michael Hitchcock, Parker Posey, Eugene Levy. (AC,AL) PG13 1:30 MAX Feb.1 BIG Tom Hanks earned a 1988 Best Actor Academy Awardģ nomination for his performance in this hit film about a boy whose wish to be Ďbigí comes true. (AC,AL) PG 1:44 MAX Jan.1,23 BLACK NATIVITY Langston Hughesí beloved musical is brought to the big screen in this uplifting holiday film. Forest Whitaker, Angela Bassett, Tyrese Gibson. (MV) PG 1:33 HBO Jan.3,6,9,14,20 BLADE Wesley Snipes is human-vampire hybrid whose war on bloodsuckers pits him against a rogue vampireís apocalyptic plan. (AC,AL,GV) R 2:00 MAX Dec.30 BLADE RUNNER The year: 2019. The place: Los Angeles, now a garish, bleak landscape. Harrison Ford is the blade runner (police detective) in this gripping sci-fi adventure, which features stunning sets and special effects. Rutger Hauer, Daryl Hannah. (AL,BN,V) R 1:57 MAX Jan.2,5,8,13,17,22,25 BLENDED Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore star in this charming romantic comedy that finds them playing single parents sharing a suite together with their respective families at a South African resort. (AL,MV) PG13 1:57 HBO Jan.17,18,22,25,27,30,31 THE BOOK THIEF A little girl in Nazi Germany learns to survive the horrors she experiences through reading in this adaptation of the acclaimed novel. Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, Sophie Nelisse. (V) PG13 2:11 MAX Jan.8,26 BOXING AFTER DARK Mike Alvarado (34-3, 23 KOs) battles Brandon Rios (32-2-1, 23 KOs) for the third time in their junior welterweight rivalry. (AL) TVPG 1:57 HBO Jan.24,25,26 BREAKING AND ENTERING Burglary leads a handsome London architect into an affair with a struggling immigrant woman in this ďabsorbingĒ (Variety) drama. Jude Law, Juliette Binoche, Robin Wright Penn. (AC,AL,MV,N) R 1:59 HBO Jan.11 BRING IT ON Kirsten Dunst shakes her pompoms as the new captain of a high school cheerleading team leading her squad to a national championship, only to discover that her predecessor stole their routines from a rival school. (AC,AL,MV) PG13 1:39 MAX Jan.7,10,16,22,27 BROKEN FLOWERS Bill Murray stars in this offbeat film about a subdued, middle-aged man who is prompted to undertake a journey to find out which of his former lovers sent him an anonymous letter telling him that he has an 18-year-old son. (AC,AL,N) R 1:46 MAX Jan.6 BULLET TO THE HEAD Hit man Sylvester Stallone goes on the warpath to avenge his partnerís murder with help from a young detective in this action flick. Sung Kang, Sarah Shahi. (AC,AL,BN,V) R 1:32 MAX Jan.1,5,8,11,14,20,23,27 CATWOMAN A cosmetics company employee murdered for her knowledge of the firmís flaws returns to life as a vengeful vixen with feline powers. Halle Berry stars. (AC,V) PG13 1:44 HBO Jan.1,7,9,19,27 CENTER STAGE Young dancers experience competition, stress and problems at a New York City ballet school. With Amanda Schull, Zoe Saldana, Peter Gallagher. (AC,AL) PG13 1:56 MAX Jan.20 CHAPLIN Robert Downey Jr. brings Charlie Chaplin perfectly to life in this revealing film that chronicles the life and career of the legendary comedic actor. ĎDowney at his bestí (Nolanís Pop Culture Review). (AC,AL,N) PG13 2:25 MAX Jan.6 CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Johnny Depp stars as quirky candyman Willy Wonka in director Tim Burtonís eye-popping adaptation of Roald Dahlís classic childrenís tale. (MV) PG 1:55 MAX CHOKE Sam Rockwell stars in this quirky dark comedy that follows the eccentric life of a swindling sex-addicted con artist. (AC,AL,N,SC) R 1:32 MAX Jan.21 CINEMA VERITE The fact-based story of a Santa Barbara family who were catapulted to notoriety in the early 1970s in a groundbreaking PBS series. Diane Lane, Tim Robbins. (AC,AL) TV14 1:30 HBO Jan.12,23 CITY OF EMBER Two resourceful teens race to save their subterranean city from extinction in this thrilling family adventure. Saoirse Ronan and Harry Treadway star in this thrilling family adventure. (MV) PG 1:35 HBO Jan.8,18,22 A CIVIL ACTION John Travolta stars as a Boston lawyer who takes on a risky case involving major corporations whose alleged toxic pollution of a small townís water supply is responsible for a large number of leukemia deaths. (AC,AL) PG13 1:55 MAX Jan.29 CLASS ACT A rich, smart nerd and a poor, streetwise guy from the Ďhood trade places in class in this spirited comedy. Starring Christopher ĎKidí Reid Ďní Christopher ĎPlayí Martin. (AC,AL) PG13 1:38 HBO Jan.19,22 CLOSED CIRCUIT Lawyers defending a terrorist uncover a web of cover-ups and lies after gaining knowledge of the governmentís classified evidence. Eric Bana and Rebecca Hall star. (AC,AL,V) R 1:36 HBO Jan.21 CO-ED CONFIDENTIAL A group of randy young co-eds major in bedhopping at their college in this sizzling erotic series. Spring Break 05: Power of Suggestion (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-:31 MAX Jan.17,25; Spring Break 06: An Ill Wind Blows (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-:30 MAX Jan.10; Spring Break 07: The Wet ĎNí the Wild (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-:31 MAX Jan.22,26; Spring Break 08: Three Days of the Cougar (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-:29 MAX Jan.2,22; Spring Break Feature 03: Sex on the Beach (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-1:27 MAX Jan.7; Feature 01: The First Time (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-1:29 MAX Jan.13; COFFEE TOWN A website manager who works out of a local coffee house hatches a screwball plot with his two pals to stop the joint from being turned into a lounge. Glenn Howerton, Steve Little, Ben Schwartz. (AC,AL,MV) TV14 1:27 HBO Jan.17 THE COMEBACK Talk about a Comeback! Nine years after its debut, the HBO comedy series ĎThe Comebackí returns with Lisa Kudrow reprising her Emmyģ-nominated role as former reality TV pioneer Valerie Cherish. 21: Valerie Gets What She Really Wants TVMA-:57 HBO Jan.2 COMMANDO Arnold Schwarzenegger races against time and impossible odds to save his daughter from terrorist kidnappers in this action epic. (AL,BN,GV) R 1:30 MAX Jan.2,8,11,14,26 CON AIR A transport plane carrying a paroled ex-Army ranger (Nicolas Cage) is skyjacked by a motley crew of the most dangerous criminals in America. (AL,V) R 1:55 HBO Jan.1 THE CONSTANT GARDENER A British diplomat begins digging for clues into the mysterious murder of the wife he barely knew in this thriller. Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz. (AC,AL,N,V) R 2:09 MAX Jan.21 CONTACT Robert Zemeckisí provocative sci-fi drama with Jodie Foster as a scientist who makes extraterrestrial contact. Matthew McConaughey. (AL,MV) PG 2:30 MAX Jan.1,5,10,13,22,28,31 CURIOUS GEORGE Curious George monkeys around New York City in this animated film adapted from the beloved childrenís classic. Featuring the voice of Will Ferrell. G 1:27 HBO Jan.23 CUTTHROAT ISLAND Sexy pirate Geena Davis inherits her fatherís ship and sets sail to avenge his death and find a long-buried treasure with the help of a cunning convict (Matthew Modine). (AC,AL,V) PG13 2:04 HBO Jan.12,16 THE DARJEELING LIMITED Three estranged brothers undertake a train journey across India together in this comedy-drama. Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman and Anjelica Huston star. (AC,GL) R 1:31 MAX Jan.5 DARK CITY In a dark future, an amnesiac murder suspect may hold the key to escaping the hellish control of powerful invaders. Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly. (AC,AL,BN,V) R 1:40 MAX Jan.27 DAWN OF THE DEAD A zombie apocalypse leaves a small, disparate pack of survivors holed up in a shopping mall. Sarah Polley. (AC,AL,GV,N) R 1:40 MAX Jan.2,7,13,17,26 DE-LOVELY Legendary composer Cole Porter looks back on his life and career--envisioned as a lavish Broadway musical--and his complicated relationship with his wife in this stylish biopic. (AC) PG13 2:05 HBO Jan.5,19 DEAD MAN ON CAMPUS Two party-hearty college roommates in danger of flunking out set out to find a suicidal new roomie when they discover an obscure loophole in the school charter. (AC,AL,BN,MV) R 1:34 MAX Jan.29 THE (DEAD MOTHERS) CLUB Three young women who lost their mothers during childhood reflect on how the tragedy affected their lives. (AC) TVPG 1:12 HBO Jan.9,11 DECK THE HALLS Christmas cheer in a quaint New England town takes a shot in the grill when an anal retentive optometrist clashes with his obnoxious new neighbor during the holidays. Danny DeVito, Matthew Broderick. (MV) PG 1:33 HBO Jan.1,5 DEEP COVER Larry Fishburne stars as an upright cop working undercover to infiltrate an L.A. drug operation in this 1992 action flick. (AC,AL,GV,N) R 1:48 MAX Jan.16 THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway star in this hit film about a college graduate who goes to work for the boss from hell at a fashion magazine. (AC,MV) PG13 1:49 HBO Jan.12,17,20,25,28,30 DEVILíS DUE A newlywed woman gets pregnant on her honeymoon, but her husband isnít the father; itís the Devil himself. Allison Miller and Zach Gilford star. (AC,AL,BN,GV) R 1:29 MAX Jan.3,4,9,14,18,19,24,29, Feb.1 DISCONNECT The lives of three groups of people collide with devastating results as intersecting cautionary tales explore cyberbullying, identity theft and adult-webcam sites. (AC,AL,N,V) R 1:55 MAX Jan.6,15,20,24 DIVERGENT Shailene Woodley stars as a unique teen who poses a threat to the conformist society in which she lives in this first adaptation of the best-selling book trilogy. Theo James co-stars. (AC,AL,V) PG13 2:20 HBO Jan.3,10,13,16,19, Feb.1 DOM HEMINGWAY A gangster seeks recompense--and gets more than he bargained for--after taking the fall for his boss and serving 12 years in jail. Jude Law stars. (AC,GL,N,V) R 1:33 MAX Jan.15,17,27 ED The country goes bananas for a chimp that takes the baseball world by storm in this family comedy. (MV) PG 1:34 HBO Jan.21 ENDERíS GAME From the epic novel comes this epic adventure about a young military cadet who may be humanityís only hope against an alien invasion. Harrison Ford. (MV) PG13 1:54 HBO Jan.3,6,11,15,21,24,28 ENEMY OF THE STATE A lawyer goes on the run after he is given a video tying a National Security Agency official to a murder, and meets up with a mysterious surveillance expert who helps him turn the tables on corrupt NSA agents. (AC,AL,V) R 2:12 HBO Jan.3,19,27 ENOUGH SAID Massage therapist Julia Louis-Dreyfus begins a relationship with James Gandolfini, unaware of his connection to a client. (AC,AL) PG13 1:33 MAX Jan.2,8,13,18,28 EPIC MOVIE Four twenty-something orphans endure a hilarious series of adventures through popular films in this spoof. (AC,AL,MV) PG13 1:25 HBO Jan.1,30 ERIN BROCKOVICH Julia Roberts won the Best Actress Oscarģ-winner for her performance as a sexy, tough-talking law clerk who took on a power company. (AC,AL) R 2:11 HBO Jan.4,15 ESCAPE PLAN Sylvester Stallone plots to escape from a maximum-security CIA black-site prison with help from inmate Arnold Schwarzenegger in this action flick. Also with Jim Caviezel. (AL,V) R 1:56 HBO Jan.6,9 ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND A man undergoes a procedure to have his memories of his ex-girlfriend erased, only to regret his decision in the midst of the operation. Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet. (AC,AL,MV) R 1:48 MAX Jan.7 EXIT TO EDEN An S&M sex resort is the location for fun and games involving cops, crooks, a photographer and a dominatrix. Dana Delany, Paul Mercurio. (AC,AL,MV,N,SC) R 1:53 HBO Jan.26 EXORCIST: THE BEGINNING This prequel to William Friedkinís 1973 classic chronicles Fr. Merrinís first battle against demonic possession. Stellan Skarsgard. (AL,BN,GV) R 1:54 MAX Jan.4,9,19,24 EYE FOR AN EYE A grieving mother sets out to get the psycho who killed her daughter and got away with it. Sally Field, Ed Harris, Kiefer Sutherland. (AC,AL,GV,RP) R 1:41 MAX Jan.14 FALLEN Detective Denzel Washington fears there may be a supernatural connection to a strange series of murders in this nerve-jangling thriller. (AC,AL,BN,V) R 2:04 HBO Jan.22 FAR FROM HOME: THE ADVENTURES OF YELLOW DOG A shipwrecked boy and his dog face the Canadian wilderness together in this exciting family adventure. With Bruce Davison and Mimi Rogers. (MV) PG 1:21 HBO Jan.26 THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT The rides are hot and the women are hotter as the third pulse-pounding entry in this blockbuster street-racing series burns rubber in exotic Japan. Lucas Black stars. (AL,MV) PG13 1:44 MAX Jan.6,10,11,15,19,24,27,30 FEARDOTCOM An S & M-styled website unlocks a doorway to torturous terrors for its unwitting visitors in this dark horror film. Stephen Dorff stars. (AC,AL,V) R 1:41 HBO Jan.23 FEMME FATALES This anthology series presents intriguing half-hour mysteries featuring strong, sexy females and jarring twist endings. 05: The White Flower (AC,GL,GV,N,SC) TVMA-:27 MAX Jan.10,30; 06: Girls Gone Dead (AC,AL,N,SC,V) TVMA-:30 MAX Jan.15,28; 07: Haunted (AC,AL,N,SC,V) TVMA-:27 MAX Jan.20,28; 08: Angels & Demons (AC,GL,GV,N,SC) TVMA-:30 MAX Jan.21; 09: Help Me, Rhonda (AC,AL,N,SC,V) TVMA-:32 MAX Jan.11; THE FIGHT GAME WITH JIM LAMPLEY Jim Lampley hosts this HBO Sports series that delves inside boxingís biggest stories, hottest bouts, and more. (AL) TVPG :27 HBO Jan.3,7 FINAL FANTASY: THE SPIRITS WITHIN Animated sci-fi film based on the video game about a young womanís effort to stop murderous alien phantoms. (AC,V) PG13 1:46 HBO Jan.13,26 FIREHOUSE DOG A coddled canine puts the spark back into a dispirited fire station in this family film. Josh Hutcherson, Bruce Greenwood. (MV) PG 1:51 HBO Jan.7,11 FIREWALL Bank robbery gets a futuristic facelift in this high-tech thriller starring Harrison Ford. (V) PG13 1:45 MAX Jan.5,8,28 FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie--a.k.a. Flight of the Conchords--are New Zealandís 4th Most Popular Folk Parody Duo. Now, they have moved to New York City to conquer America, one fan (literally) at a time in this musicalcomedy series. 04: Yoko (AC,AL) TV14-:25 HBO Jan.1,18; 06: Bowie (AC,AL) TV14-:27 HBO Jan.20; 07: Drive By (AC,AL) TVMA-:26 HBO Jan.10; FOR A GOOD TIME, CALL... Two young women who canít stand each other find an unexpected connection--and friendship--in a phone-sex business. Ari Graynor, Lauren Anne Miller. (AC,AL) R 1:25 HBO Jan.23 THE GAME A mysterious gift from his brother enters Michael Douglas in a Ďgameí that quickly takes a menacing turn. Sean Penn co-stars. (AC,AL,V) R 2:09 HBO Jan.3 GARFIELD: A TAIL OF TWO KITTIES The portly comic-strip feline finds himself living the high life in London thanks to a case of mistaken identity in this riotous sequel. With Breckin Meyer, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Billy Connolly, and Bill Murray as the voice of Garfield. (MV) PG 1:18 MAX Jan.5,25 GETAWAY Ethan Hawke is a washed-up race car driver who finds himself in a race against time to save his abducted wife in this heart-pounding thriller. (AL,V) PG13 1:30 MAX Jan.1,6,9,11,14,19,22,30 GIDEONíS ARMY Inside the lives and cases of three public defenders in the Deep South who face long hours and low pay in their fight for justice. (AC,AL) TV14 1:36 HBO Jan.19 THE GIRLíS GUIDE TO DEPRAVITY Two single women create their own unique list of dating rules in this erotic series. 14: The Girl on Girl Rule (AC,GL,N,SC) TVMA-:30 MAX Jan.7,24; 15: The Do Me Rule (AC,GL,N,SC,V) TVMA-:29 MAX Jan.8,24; 16: The Bar Sex Rule (AC,GL,N,SC,V) TVMA-:30 MAX Jan.5,8; GIRLS Hannah Horvath (Lena Dunham) and her girlfriends continue to hunt for success-- creatively, professionally, and romantically--in New York City and beyond in Season 4 of the hit HBO comedy series. 34: Triggering (AC,AL) TVMA-:27 HBO Jan.18,19,20,21,22,23,24; 35: Female Author (AC,AL,N) TVMA-:25 HBO Jan.25,26,27,28,29,30,31; Iowa (AC,AL,N) TVMA-:26 HBO Jan.11,12,13,14,15,16,17; GLICKMAN The life and legacy of pioneering sports broadcaster Marty Glickman. (AC,AL) TVPG 1:23 HBO Jan.5 THE GODFATHER Frances Ford Coppolaís 1972 Oscarģ-winner chronicles the tumultuous and often violent lives of a powerful New York mob family. Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan. (AC,AL,N,V) R 2:57 MAX Jan.1,19 THE GODFATHER PART III Just when he thought he was out, mobster Al Pacino gets pulled back in to the crime world in the conclusion to Francis Ford Coppolaís epic. Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Andy Garcia. (AL,V) TVMA 2:50 MAX Jan.1 THE GODFATHER: PART II The Oscarģ- winning sequel chronicles three generations of the Corleone criminal dynasty, focusing on Michael (Al Pacino) as he consolidates his power. (AC,AL,BN,GV) R 3:22 MAX Jan.1,20,29 GODZILLA The King of the Monsters returns to battle a deadly pair of bug-like kaiju--and wreck major cities in the process--in this thrilling remake. (AC,AL,V) PG13 2:03 MAX Jan.16,17,21,25,29 THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL Wes Anderson comedy about the misadventures of the concierge (Ralph Fiennes) and his underling at a famous European hotel between the first and second World Wars. (AC,AL,BN,V) R 1:40 HBO Jan.8,11,20 THE GREAT BIKINI BOWLING BASH Three sexy young women try to save an old-school bowling alley from being turned into a box store by hosting a ĎBikini Bowling Bash.í Krissy Lynn. (N,SC) TVMA 1:22 MAX Jan.11,22,30 THE GREAT GATSBY Leonardo DiCaprio brings ďGatsbyĒ to new life in this stylish, colorful adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgeraldís literary classic. (AC,AL,BN,MV) PG13 2:22 HBO Jan.3,8,13,18,23,29 HALLOWEEN H20: 20 YEARS LATER Serial madman Michael Myers returns to hunt Jamie Lee Curtis again 20 years after his Halloween killing spree in this terrifying sequel. (AC,AL,V) R 1:26 MAX Feb.1 HANGING UP The conflicts among three sisters and their crotchety drunk of a father unfold in this witty comedy-drama. Meg Ryan, Diane Keaton, Lisa Kudrow, Walter Matthau. (AC,AL) PG13 1:35 MAX Jan.12 THE HANGOVER PART III The Wolf Pack is back for another debauched go-round involving Mr. Chow and a ruthless gangster in this outrageous comedy sequel. (AC,AL,N,V) R 1:40 HBO Jan.1,5,9,25,31 HANNIBAL The cinemaís most notorious maniac, Hannibal ĎThe Cannibalí Lecter is back in this shocking follow-up to ĎThe Silence of the Lambs.í Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore. (AC,AL,GV) R 2:11 HBO Feb.1 HBO FIRST LOOK: BLACKHAT This featurette takes an in-depth look at Michael Mannís harrowing thriller starring Chris Hemsworth. TVPG :13 HBO Jan.5,7,15,17,18,20,24,25,26,30, Feb.1 HBO FIRST LOOK: UNBROKEN An intriguing preview of the real-life survival tale of an American pilot in World War II who crashed at sea and was later captured by the Japanese. (AC,V) TVPG :14 HBO Jan.1,2 HE GOT GAME Denzel Washington stars as a convict who tries to reconnect with his estranged son--a top college basketball recruit--in this Spike Lee film. (AC,AL,N,V) R 2:17 MAX Jan.24 THE HEAT Sandra Bullock is a straight-laced FBI agent who is forced to partner with foul-mouthed Boston cop Melissa McCarthy in this raucous comedy. (AC,AL,V) R 1:57 HBO Jan.4,8,14,20 HELL BABY An expectant married couple call in the Vaticanís elite exorcism team after discovering that their new fixer-upper house comes complete with a demonic curse in this spoof. (AC,AL,GV,N) R 1:34 MAX Jan.2,11,30 HER The future of romance goes digital in this unique love story about a heartbroken guy who finds love with his new operating system. Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, Olivia Wilde. (AC,AL,N) R 2:06 HBO Jan.27,31 THE HILLS HAVE EYES A family vacation takes a bloody detour in this unrelenting remake of Wes Cravenís 1977 cult horror film. Aaron Stanford, Kathleen Quinlan, Vinessa Shaw. (AC,AL,GV) R 1:47 HBO Jan.2,22 HIS WAY An engaging profile of legendary Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub as he recounts the highs and lows of his five-decade career. (AC,AL) TV14 1:26 HBO Jan.12 THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG Bilbo, Gandalf and a motley crew of dwarves continue their treacherous quest to battle the evil dragon Smaug in Part II of the ĎHobbití trilogy. Ian McKellen. (AC,V) PG13 2:41 HBO Jan.2,5,11,14,23,28,31 HOME ALONE 3 Hilarity ensues when a precocious eight-year-old is forced to teach a group of bumbling burglars that crime doesnít pay. Alex D. Linz. (AL,V) PG 1:42 HBO Jan.2 HUNTED: THE WAR AGAINST GAYS IN RUSSIA A shocking look at how a recent antigay amendment to a Russian propaganda law has led to increased assaults on gay men and women. (AC,AL,BN,V) TVMA :49 HBO Jan.14,25 I DREAMED OF AFRICA Kim Basinger stars in this epic about a woman who finds herself after embarking on a new life in Africa. Vincent Perez. (AC,AL,BN,MV) PG13 1:55 HBO Jan.29 IDENTITY THIEF Average schnook Jason Bateman undertakes a mission to track down identity thief Melissa McCarthy in this comedy. (AC,AL,BN,V) R 1:51 HBO Jan.7,17,30 IDIOCRACY Two human guinea pigs awaken 500 years into the future to see a society dominated by idiots in this irreverent satire. With Luke Wilson, Maya Rudolph and Dax Shepard. (AL,BN,MV) R 1:24 MAX Feb.1 IN THEIR SKIN In the wake of a terrible tragedy, a well-to-do family heads to their remote vacation home only to be greeted by some sinister uninvited guests. Selma Blair. (AC,AL,BN,RP,V) TVMA 1:36 MAX Jan.13,28 IN VOGUE: THE EDITORíS EYE Celebrate the 120th anniversary of ĎVogueí with this profile of fashionís most influential magazine. (AC,BN) TV14 1:00 HBO Jan.30 THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE An egomaniacal magician tries to make a comeback after his partner quits and a daredevil rival takes over the Vegas strip. Steve Carell stars. (AC,AL,MV) PG13 1:40 MAX Jan.1,5,9,14,17,23,27 INTERGALACTIC SWINGERS Sexy alien babes learn the human ways of passion while helping Earth avoid a collision with a killer astroid. (AC,MV,N,SC) TVMA 1:21 MAX Jan.9,27,31 THE INTERNSHIP Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson reteam as a pair of old-school salesmen who enter the internship program at Google. (AC,AL,MV,N) PG13 1:59 MAX Jan.1,4,7,12,16,18,29,31 JACK An abnormally aging ten-year-old boy tries to achieve normalcy despite his grownman appearance in this film. Robin Williams, Diane Lane, Jennifer Lopez. (AC,AL,BN,MV) PG13 1:53 MAX Jan.7 JACK THE GIANT SLAYER A farmhand leads the charge to save his kingdomís princess from a nasty race of giants in this effects-laden variation on ďJack & the Beanstalk.Ē (MV) PG13 1:54 HBO Feb.1 JACOBíS LADDER Tim Robbins stars in this eerie psychological mystery about a Vietnam vet who is plagued by nightmarish memories of the war while grieving over the death of his young son. As he starts to experience horrifying hallucinations, the line between fantasy and reality becomes blurred, leading to a mind-bending final twist. (AC,AL,V) R 1:53 MAX Jan.2,25 JENNIFER LOPEZ DANCE AGAIN All-new show. TV14 1:28 HBO Jan.2,4,7,10,15,18,20,23,26,29, Dec.31 JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS Peppy girl band Josie and the Pussycats show their claws when they learn their sudden ascent to stardom is fraught with deception in this comedy. Rachael Leigh Cook. (AL,MV) PG13 1:38 HBO Jan.6 KATIE DOES MANHATTAN Perky adult-film star Katie Morgan is on the loose in the Big Apple in this sexy and scintillating special. (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA :30 HBO Jan.6,15,29 KATT WILLIAMS: PRICELESS: AFTERLIFE Hilariously high-energy comedian/rapper/ actor Katt Williams returns to HBO for this stand-up comedy special directed by Spike Lee. (AC,AL) TVMA :58 HBO Jan.3,14 KICK-ASS 2 Kick-Ass faces his greatest threat yet while Hit Girl decides to hang up her tights in this darkly comic sequel. (AC,AL,N,V) R 1:43 HBO Jan.4,8,21 KING KONG Peter Jacksonís epic remake about a giant gorilla that runs amok in NYC after being taken away from his native island- -and his dream girl. Naomi Watts, Jack Black. (AC,AL,V) PG13 3:07 HBO Jan.1,5,9,17 KINGíS RANSOM A wealthy businessman plots a phony kidnapping scheme that goes wildly awry in this comedy. Anthony Anderson, Jay Mohr. (AC,AL) PG13 1:38 HBO Jan.14,27 THE LAST KISS An immature guy faces an unexpected crisis when his girlfriend gets pregnant--just as a sexy college girl starts pursuing him! Zach Braff, Jacinda Barrett. (AC,AL,BN) R 1:44 MAX Jan.13 LEAN ON ME The inspiring true story of a controversial educatorís battle to eliminate crime and drugs in his high school. Morgan Freeman. (AL,V) PG13 1:49 MAX Jan.31 LEAP YEAR An Irish leap year legend spurs a feisty Boston lass to follow her boyfriend to Dublin to propose marriage in this romantic comedy. Amy Adams, Matthew Goode star. (AL,MV) PG 1:40 HBO Feb.1 THE LEGEND OF HERCULES Kellan Lutz is a beefcake demigod in this muscle-bound origin story about the mythical Greek hero, who is exiled by his cruel stepfather and must use his extraordinary strength to fight his way back to his kingdom. (AC,V) PG13 1:39 HBO Jan.4 THE LEGO MOVIE A plain Lego figure leads a screwball quest to save his city from its evil ruler in this blockbuster animated hit. Voices: Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks. (MV) PG 1:41 HBO Jan.3, MAX Feb. THE LIFE OF DAVID GALE An anti-capital punishment advocate winds up on death row himself after being charged with murdering a fellow activist in this twist-laden mystery. (AC,AL,N,V) R 2:10 HBO Jan.5,16,25 LIFE ON TOP MAX After Dark series about a college grad who moves to NYC and discovers her sister is an erotic model. Feature 01 (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-1:35 MAX Feb.1; LINGERIE A former model tries to launch her own lingerie line in this erotic series. 10: Double Double (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-:30 MAX Jan.10; 11: Model Girlfriends (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-:33 MAX Jan.18,28; 12: Runway Ready (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-:28 MAX Jan.18; 13: Rags to Riches (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-:35 MAX Jan.12,31; Feature 01: Nighty Nighters (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-1:55 MAX Jan.3; Feature 02: Sheer & Sexy (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-1:27 MAX Jan.15; Feature 06: Model Mayhem (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-1:27 MAX Jan.12; LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE A wildly dysfunctional family undertakes a 700-mile journey--in a crumbling VW van--to realize a little girlís dream of being in a beauty pageant. Greg Kinnear, Toni Collette, Steve Carell, Paul Dano, Abigail Breslin and Alan Arkin star. (AC,AL) R 1:43 MAX Jan.9 LOLITA FROM INTERSTELLAR SPACE A lovely alien co-ed is sent to Earth to study human mating rituals in this steamy erotic fantasy. Starring Anna Morna, Christine Nguyen. (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA 1:22 MAX Jan.5,21 LONE SURVIVOR A four-man Navy SEAL team desperately tries to survive an attack by heavily armed Taliban insurgents in this factbased drama. Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster and Eric Bana star. (AC,AL,GV) R 2:01 MAX Jan.23,24,26,28 LONG TIME DEAD A party takes a diabolical turn when a game of Ouija unleashes an evil entity in this horror film. Joe Absolom, Lara Belmont, Melanie Gutteridge, Lukas Haas, James Hillier, Alec Newman. (AC,AL,GV) R 1:34 MAX Jan.21 LOOKING The unfiltered experiences of three gay friends living and loving in modern-day San Francisco continue in Season 2 of this HBO original series. 09: Looking for the Promised Land (AC,AL,N) TVMA-:28 HBO Jan.11,13,14,15,16,17; 10: Looking for Results (AC,AL,BN) TVMA-:29 HBO Jan.18,20,21,22,23,24; 11: Looking Top to Bottom (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-:27 HBO Jan.25,27,28,29,30,31; LOVE AND BASKETBALL Next-door neighbors fall in love and grow up to become big-time hoop stars. But their love of the sport will force them to choose between each other and the game. Omar Epps and Sanaa Lathan star. (AC,AL,MV) PG13 2:05 MAX Jan.11 LOVE WRECKED Amanda Bynes is a sweet beach resort employee who gets stranded with the pop star of her dreams in this entertaining teen comedy. (AC) PG 1:27 HBO Jan.21,30 LOVELY & AMAZING Four related and dysfunctional women contemplate their neurotic lives. With Catherine Keener, Brenda Blethyn, Emily Mortimer and Dermot Mulroney. (AC,GL,MV,N) R 1:31 HBO Jan.3,13 MAKE YOUR MOVE Derek Hough plays an ex-con who falls for a beautiful Korean girl (BoA), despite the bitter rivalry between their brothers, who own rival underground dance clubs in Brooklyn. (AC,AL,MV) PG13 1:50 HBO Jan.2,5,8,27 THE MAKING OF: ENDERíS GAME An inside look at this sci-fi film based on the book about a gifted boy who is trained to face a future alien invasion. Starring Harrison Ford. (MV) TVPG :14 HBO Jan.3,6,13 THE MAKING OF: IDENTITY THIEF An inside look at this comedy starring Jason Bateman as a businessman trying to track down the thief who stole his identity. Melissa McCarthy costars. (AL,MV) TVPG :12 HBO Jan.5,10,19,26 THE MAKING OF: PROMISED LAND Behind the scenes of Gus Van Santís drama about a natural gas salesman who has a change of heart in a small town. Matt Damon, John Krasinski and Frances McDormand star. (AC) TVPG :12 HBO Jan.17,22,26 THE MAKING OF: THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY Behind the scenes of this remake directed by and starring Ben Stiller. (MV) TVPG :13 HBO Feb.1 MALIBUíS MOST WANTED A political candidate hires ďgangstersĒ to scare straight his embarrassing rapping son who rhymes about the streets of Malibu in this comedy with Jamie Kennedy. (AC,AL,V) PG13 1:26 MAX Feb.1 THE MAN A bumbling dental salesman pretends to be an important weapons buyer to help a cop in this screwball comedy. Samuel L. Jackson, Eugene Levy. (AC,AL,V) PG13 1:23 MAX Jan.3,9,15,18,21 MAN OF STEEL Superman battles maniacal Kryptonian General Zod in order to save mankind from annihilation in this supercharged reboot of the franchise. (AC,AL,V) PG13 2:23 MAX Jan.4,9,13,21,24,27,30 MARY AND MARTHA Two very different women forge a bond steeped in tragedy and African culture. Hilary Swank, Brenda Blethyn. (AC,AL) TVPG 1:35 HBO Jan.19 MAX ON SET: OBLIVION A behind-the-scenes look at this sci-fi film starring Tom Cruise and Morgan Freeman. (MV) TVPG :13 MAX Jan.1,12,29 MEET THE PARENTS For Greg Focker, the road to marrying his girlfriend Pam is about to take an extremely bumpy detour--through her parentsí house. Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller are at their comical best in this classic. (AC,AL,V) PG13 1:48 HBO Feb.1 MEL BROOKS LIVE AT THE GEFFEN All-new show. (AC,AL) TVPG :58 HBO Jan.31 THE MEXICAN Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts and James Gandolfini star in this comedy about a moronic mob bagmanís efforts to find a valuable, but cursed pistol. (AC,AL,V) R 2:03 MAX Jan.1,7,10,13,18,22,26 MISS CONGENIALITY 2: ARMED AND FABULOUS Sandra Bullock is back as quirky FBI agent Gracie Hart in this hilarious sequel to the hit 2000 comedy that finds her assigned to be ďthe new face of the FBI.Ē (MV) PG13 1:55 MAX Jan.3,6,9,18,22,31 MOM AND DAD SAVE THE WORLD Riotous comedy about a California couple who are kidnapped by a lovestruck intergalactic despot. With Jon Lovitz, Dwier Brown and Kathy Ireland. (AC,AL) PG 1:28 MAX Jan.19 MONDAYS AT RACINE Two Long Island sisters use their beauty salon to aid in the fight against cancer in this Oscarģ-nominated documentary short. (AC) TV14 :39 HBO Jan.3,31 MOONRISE KINGDOM Wes Andersonís hilariously ingenious tale about young love, Scouts and a dsyfunctional family on an island in 1965. (AC,MV) PG13 1:34 MAX Jan.5,9,17 MOULIN ROUGE! This Oscarģ-nominated Best Picture stars Best Actress nominee Nicole Kidman as a doomed courtesan and Ewan McGregor as the naive young writer who falls for her. (AC,MV) PG13 2:08 HBO Jan.1,6,15 MR. NICE GUY Experience Jackie Chan at his breathtaking best in this action-comedy that pits him against a drug cartel. Richard Norton co-stars. (AC,AL,V) PG13 1:28 HBO Jan.14 THE MUSKETEER Youthful DíArtagnan sets out on a spirited quest to reorganize the Musketeers in this sword-wielding adventure inspired by the legendary tale. (AC,AL,V) PG13 1:44 MAX Jan.18 MUST LOVE DOGS The road to romance is paved with dog bones for a pair of canineloving divorcees in this romance. John Cusack, Diane Lane. (AC) PG13 1:38 HBO Jan.9,24,27 MY FAVORITE MARTIAN A TV newsman (Jeff Daniels) discovers an alien from Mars that poses as his uncle, and schemes to exploit the Martian, with snoopy government agents hot on their trail. Christopher Lloyd, Ray Walston (AC,BN,V) PG 1:34 HBO Feb.1 MY SUPER EX-GIRLFRIEND A hapless architect breaks things off with his superhero girlfriend, only to have her get back at him using her super-powers. Uma Thurman, Luke Wilson. (AC,BN,V) PG13 1:36 MAX Jan.8,12 MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: THE MOVIE The laughs erupt in this film version of the TV series in which an average joe and two robot buddies watch--and heckle--a 1950s scifi opus. (AL,MV) PG13 1:14 HBO NAMATH New York Jets Hall of Fame QB Joe Namath is the focus of this documentary that looks at the fascinating journey of this football legend. TVPG 1:28 HBO Jan.27 NANNY MCPHEE A British nanny uses her magical powers to tame the badly-behaved Brown children in this family film. Emma Thompson stars. (MV) PG 1:38 HBO Jan.4,28 NIGHT WILL FALL For the first time, the extraordinary story of an unfinished World War II documentary that depicted Nazi concentration camp horrors is told. Utilizing riveting and often disturbing footage from the Sidney Bernstein/Alfred Hitchcock film, this moving film provides a haunting reminder of the darkest chapter in modern human history. (AC,N) TV14 1:19 HBO Jan.26,29 NON-STOP A flight takes a terrifying turn for air marshal Liam Neeson when a maniac threatens to kill someone every 20 minutes if he isnít paid. With Julianne Moore. (AC,AL,BN,V) PG13 1:46 HBO Jan.31, Feb.1 OBLIVION Tom Cruise faces a frightening truth about his existence while completing a mission on an uninhabited Earth in 2077. (AC,AL,BN,V) PG13 2:05 MAX Jan.4,7,10,12,15,19,28,31 OLIVE KITTERIDGE The sweet, funny, tragic story of the denizens of a seemingly placid New England town are seen through the eyes of a middle-school math teacher in this four-part miniseries based on Elizabeth Stroutís Pulitzer Prize-winning book. Frances McDormand stars. (AC,AL) TVMA 1:53 HBO Jan.10 ONE LAST HUG: THREE DAYS AT GRIEF CAMP Children who have lost close family members open up in this poignant film about a unique three-day bereavement camp. (AC) TVPG :36 HBO Jan.29 THE ORGASM SPECIAL: A REAL SEX XTRA A ďBest ofĒ show featuring six scintillating segments that explore the orgasmic experience in all of its glory. (AC,GL,N,SC) TVMA :59 HBO Jan.1,22 THE OTHER WOMAN Carly, Kate and Amber all have one thing in common: Kateís cheating husband Mark! Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann and Kate Upton star as the trio of jilted and very angry females who team up to exact revenge on the philandering cad. (AC,AL,MV) PG13 1:49 HBO Jan.10,11,13,15,18,21,24,29,31 PACIFIC RIM With giant marauding monsters leveling the cities of Earth, mankindís last defense lies in massive, two-man operated fighting robots in this sci-fi epic. Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba. (AC,AL,V) PG13 2:11 MAX Jan.3,6,16,18,21,24,26 PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS Percy Jackson, the son of Poseidon, returns to find the legendary Golden Fleece in this epic adventure sequel. Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson. (AC,V) PG 1:46 MAX Jan.2,6,11,17,21,25,31 PHAT GIRLZ Stand-up and TV star MoíNique delivers plus-size laughs in this raucous comedy about an overweight woman living in an underweight world. (AC,AL) PG13 1:38 MAX Jan.13 PINK CADILLAC Clint Eastwood is a bounty hunter tracking a jailbirdís bail-jumping wife in this free-wheeling comedy. Bernadette Peters. (AL,V) PG13 2:01 MAX Jan.5 THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper star in this dark, three-act drama about a bank-robbing stunt motorcyclist, a haunted cop and their sons. (AC,AL,V) R 2:20 MAX Jan.7,10,12,29,31 PLEASANTVILLE A 1990s teen is magically transported into the innocent black-and-white world of his favorite 1950s family sitcom, along with his sister, but discovers that things arenít quite as wholesome and happy as he had thought. (AC,AL,BN,MV) PG13 2:04 MAX PRIME The Ďolder woman, younger maní story is given a razor-sharp twist when a shrink discovers that her son is dating her mucholder patient. Meryl Streep, Uma Thurman. (AC,AL,MV) PG13 1:45 HBO Jan.1,6,11,15,20,23 PRISONERS The abduction of two children prompts father Hugh Jackman to take matters into his own hands in this harrowing thriller. Jake Gyllenhaal. (AC,AL,V) R 2:33 MAX Feb.1 PROMISED LAND An earnest corporate rep (Matt Damon) meets unexpected opposition when he tries to buy natural-gas drilling rights from the economically hard-hit residents of a rural town. (AC,AL,MV) R 1:46 HBO Jan.7,18 PROWL Hitchhikers wind up in an abandoned slaughterhouse where they become prey for a brood of bloodthirsty creatures. (AC,AL,GV) R 1:24 MAX Jan.22 THE PURGE In a crime-ridden future America, the government has set aside one night a year where all criminal activity--including murder- -is legal. Ethan Hawke. (AC,AL,V) R 1:25 HBO Feb.1 RAGING BULL Martin Scorseseís compelling boxing drama with Robert De Niro at his Oscarģ-winning best as Jake La Motta, a Ď40s middleweight champ haunted by personal demons. (AL,V) R 2:09 MAX Jan.7 RAISING CAIN John Lithgow tackles multiple roles--and multiple personalities--as a child shrink whose seemingly perfect life hides a twisted truth. (AC,AL,V) R 1:32 MAX Jan.20 REAL SEX 19 This exploration into the everchanging face of sex in our world includes a visit to an all-nude black beauty pageant! Real Sex 19 (AC,GL,N,SC) TVMA-:50 HBO Jan.22; A ĎREAL SEXí XTRA: PORNUCOPIA: GOING DOWN IN THE VALLEY The premiere episode of this adults-only series includes a visit to an agency where hopefuls audition for porn films. 01: Perky and Punctual (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-:26 HBO Jan.15,28; REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL All-new edition of the acclaimed HBO Sports series. 213 (AL) TVPG-:58 HBO Dec.30; 214 TVPG-:57 HBO Jan.20,22,24,26,30, Feb.1; REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER 338 TVMA-:57 HBO Jan.9,11,12,13,14; 339 TVMA-:57 HBO Jan.16,18,19,20,21; 340 TVMA-:57 HBO Jan.23,25,26,27,28; 341 TVMA-:57 HBO Jan.30, Feb.1; RED DRAGON The detective who put Hannibal Lecter behind bars must turn to the psycho shrink for help in stopping a maniac in this 2002 thriller. (AC,AL,GV,N) R 2:04 HBO Jan.4 REDS A world torn by war is the setting for a romance between an idealistic journalist and a woman who feels compelled to prove herself his equal. Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson. (AC,AL,V) PG 3:15 MAX Jan.26 THE RELIC A ravenous, brain-eating beast stalks the shadowy halls of a large museum in this terrifying thriller. With Penelope Ann Miller. (AL,GV) R 1:50 MAX Jan.28 RESERVATION ROAD Two fathers are tragically linked by a heartrending hit-and-run in this drama based on the novel. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Connelly and Mira Sorvino. (AC,AL,V) R 1:42 HBO Feb.1 RETURN TO ME A Chicago architect donates his wifeís heart after sheís killed in an accident, only to fall in love a year later with a plucky waitress who was the recipient of the heart! (AC,AL,MV) PG 1:56 HBO Jan.16 RIDDICK Alien convict Riddick (Vin Diesel) battles extraterrestrial predators and bounty hunters after being left for dead on a desolate planet. (GL,GV,N,RP,SC) R 1:59 HBO Feb.1 MAX Jan.3,6,11,20,22,25,28 RIO 2 Blue macaw mates Blu and Jewel go in search of their rain-forest roots on a wild Amazonian adventure in this fun-filled animated sequel. Featuring the voices of Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, Jemaine Clement, Kristin Chenoweth, Bruno Mars, George Lopez, Tracy Morgan, Leslie Mann, Rodrigo Santoro with Andy Garcia and Jamie Foxx. G 1:42 HBO Jan.3,4,6,11,15,17,21,24,30 THE RITE Evil makes a believer out of a skeptical young seminarian who is given a crash course in the rite of exorcism by veteran priest Anthony Hopkins. (AC,AL,MV) PG13 1:54 HBO Jan.2,12,15,18,30 ROAD TO ALVARADO/RIOS 3 Follow Mike Alvarado and Brandon Rios in the weeks leading up to their highly anticipated fight, January 24 on HBO. (AL) TVPG :12 HBO Jan.10,14,16,18,20,23,24 ROAD TRIP A New York college student treks cross-country with his buds to retrieve a sex tape before it reaches his girlfriend! With Breckin Meyer. (AC,AL,MV,N) R 1:34 MAX Jan.11,15,20,23 ROBOTS A young robot with dreams of becoming an inventor must take on a corrupt corporate monolith in this dazzling animated picture. Voice: Ewan McGregor. (MV) PG 1:30 MAX Jan.23 THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Here it is...the cult musical horror comedy thatís been packing them in at midnight shows for decades! Dr. Frank N. Furter (Tim Curry) is a transvestite from the planet Transexual in the galaxy Transylvania into whose clutches stumble a naive young couple (played by Susan Sarandon and Barry Bostwick). (AC,AL,BN,MV) R 1:39 MAX Jan.27 RUNNER RUNNER A Princeton grad student (Justin Timberlake) who loses a fortune on an online poker site heads to Costa Rica to confront the shady gambling tycoon (Ben Affleck) who owns the site. (AC,AL,N,V) R 1:32 HBO Jan.7,20,24 RUSH The heated rivalry between Formula One superstars James Hunt and Niki Lauda bubbles over during the unforgettable 1975 season. Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Bruhl, Olivia Wilde. (AC,AL,BN,V) R 2:03 MAX Jan.5,19,22,25,30 SCARY MOVIE 2 The Wayans brothers poke fun at horror films once again in this second installment in their hilarious and popular film series. When a screwball group of college kids are lured to an old mansion (which was part of a comical ĎExorcistí parody in the opening scene), itís open season on all the tropes of the genre, from ghosts to deformed handyman. (GL,N,SC,V) R 1:22 MAX Jan.2,6,14,25,27,30 SCHOOL TIES Brendan Fraser stars as a Jewish youth who runs into problems while attending an exclusive New England prep school in this look at anti-Semitism in the 1950s. Matt Damon, Chris OíDonnell, Amy Locane. (AL,BN) PG13 1:47 MAX Jan.12,27 SCOOBY-DOO 2: MONSTERS UNLEASHED Monsters from the Mystery, Inc. gangís past return to life to provide the groovy sleuths with an all-new investigation in this live-action sequel. Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar. (MV) PG 1:33 MAX Jan.6 SECONDS APART Tyrannical twins use their psychokinetic powers to force their victims into fatal, self-inflicted acts in this shocker. Gary Entin, Edmund Entin, Orlando Jones, Samantha Droke. (AC,AL,GV) R 1:29 MAX Jan.6 THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY Ben Stiller directed and stars in this adaptation of James Thurberís classic tale of a daydreamer who finds himself on an amazing and very real adventure. (AL,V) PG 1:55 HBO Feb.1 SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD Steve Carell and Keira Knightley form an unlikely bond as Armageddon looms in the form of a killer asteroid in this unique, funny tale. (AC,AL,V) R 1:41 MAX Jan.9 SESSION 9 An asbestos-removal team descends into the bowels of an abandoned asylum...and into the grip of a sinister force from its dark past. David Caruso, Stephen Gevedon, Paul Guilfoyle, Josh Lucas, Peter Mullan, Brendan Sexton III. (AC,AL,GV) R 1:40 MAX Jan.3 SHEíS HAVING A BABY John Hughes directed this ďengaging domestic comedyĒ (Newsday) about a young couple facing the joys and trials of marriage. Kevin Bacon, Elizabeth McGovern. (AC,AL) PG13 1:46 MAX Jan.12 THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS Four best friends circulate a special pair of jeans during their first summer apart in this adaptation of Ann Brasharesís popular novel. Amber Tamblyn, America Ferrera, Blake Lively, Alexis Bledel. (AC) PG 1:59 MAX Jan.3,15 THE SKELETON KEY Hoodoo magic haunts a young nurse after she takes a job caring for a disabled man in his creepy bayou plantation house. Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands. (BN,MV) PG13 1:44 HBO Jan.2,8,19,23 SKIN TO THE MAX Prague/Copenhagen. A couple explores their fantasies at a themed costume party; three girlfriends attend a secret underground sex party. 08: Cote DíAzur/Buenos Aires (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-:25 MAX Jan.14,27; 09: Cape Town/Rome (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-:26 MAX Jan.6,19; 10: Budapest/Athens (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-:27 MAX Jan.16,19; SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY Abused housewife Julia Roberts goes to extremes to escape her homicidal ex-husband in this gripping thriller. (AC,AL,V) R 1:38 MAX Jan.23 SNITCH In order to reduce his sonís prison sentence, a businessman (Dwayne Johnson) makes a dangerous deal to go undercover and infiltrate a brutal drug cartel. (AC,AL,SC,V) PG13 1:52 MAX Jan.1,4,7,10,15,20,23,26,29 SPARTAN A relentless special-forces operative leads the charge after the presidentís daughter is abducted in this twist-filled David Mamet thriller. Val Kilmer stars. (AC,AL,V) R 1:47 HBO Jan.30 STACKED RACKS FROM MARS Two sexy aliens take control of Earth women in an erotic effort to take over the world. Erika Jordan, Christie Stevens, Beverly Lynne, Sophia Bella, Seth Gamble, Alex Boisvert and Ryan Driller star in this adult fantasy. (AL,N,SC) TVMA 1:21 MAX Jan.6,14,23 STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT The Next Generation crew are pitted against their deadliest foe: the half-human, half-automaton Borg. (V) PG13 1:51 HBO Jan.20 THE SUBURBANS A spontaneous performance at a wedding prompts the reunion of a one-hit wonder Ď80s New Wave band in this engaging comedy. Jennifer Love Hewitt, Craig Bierko star. (AC,AL) R 1:27 MAX Jan.2 SUMMER OF SAM Spike Leeís harrowing tale that chronicles the Son of Samís reign of terror in 1977 NYC from the perspective of one inner-city neighborhood. John Leguizamo. (AC,AL,N,V) R 2:22 HBO Jan.1 SUMMER RENTAL A relaxing beach vacation is anything but for John Candy and his family in this sunny summer comedy. (AC,AL) PG 1:27 MAX Jan.30 SUMMER SCHOOL Heartthrob Mark Harmon is a teacher flunking love with co-worker Kirstie Alley in this breezy comedy. (AL,V) PG13 1:37 MAX Jan.2,14,21 SUMMERíS MOON ĎTwilightí star Ashley Greene undertakes a journey to find her father only to wind up captive in the lair of a deranged family. Barbara Niven, Peter Mooney, Stephen McHattie. (AC,AL,N,V) R 1:31 HBO Jan.13 SUNSHINE A space mission is mankindís last hope to prevent the sun from burning out in this sci-fi thriller set in the not-so-distant future. Rose Byrne, Cliff Curtis, Chris Evans. (AC,AL,V) R 1:47 MAX Jan.20 THE SUPER SEX PROGRAM Things go sexually awry for two horny engineers after they concoct a love potion and a sex-starved female. Mary Carey, Jazy Berlin. (AL,N,SC) TVMA 1:22 MAX Jan.4,17,20 SUPERMAN/BATMAN: APOCALYPSE The mysterious arrival of Batgirl on Earth sparks a conflict between Superman, Batman and company and the supervillain Darkseid in this thrilling sequel to ĎSuperman/Batman: Public Enemies.í (AC,AL,MV) PG13 1:18 HBO Jan.17 SUPERSTAR Molly Shannon re-creates her popular ďSaturday Night LiveĒ character of super-nerdy Irish-Catholic schoolgirl Mary Katherine Gallagher, has two simple dreams in life: being famous and sharing a long, soulful, Hollywood-style kiss with the hunkiest boy in class. (AC,AL) PG13 1:22 MAX Feb.1 THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY Matt Damon plays a penniless young man hired to retrieve a millionaireís playboy son from Italy, but becomes intoxicated by the lush life and will do anything to hold on to it. (AC,AL,N,V) R 2:19 HBO Jan.7,12,16,24 TAPIA Delve inside the tortured soul of boxer Johnny Tapia whose storybook career was undermined by tragedy and drug abuse. (AL) TVPG :52 HBO Jan.8,13 THE TASK Contestants in a spooky reality TV program are challenged to spend a night in an abandoned prison that is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of its sadistic warden. (AC,AL,GV) R 1:34 MAX Jan.11 TAXICAB CONFESSIONS 2001: ALLíS FARE IN LOVE & VEGAS In Las Vegas, itís time to ante up for this sizzling edition of the hit documentary series in which cab riders share their innermost thoughts. (AC,GL) TVMA :53 HBO Jan.29 TERROR AT THE MALL The 2013 terrorist siege of the Westgate shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya is the focus of this investigative documentary. (AL,V) TV14 :59 HBO Jan.7,28 THAT AWKWARD MOMENT Three commitment-phobic bros vow to stay single and avoid serious relationships at all costs, but can they stick to their pact in the face of so much sexy temptation? Zac Efron, Miles Teller and Michael B. Jordan star. (AC,AL,MV,N) R 1:34 HBO Jan.2 THEREíS SOMETHING ABOUT MARY Cameron Diaz is the girl of every manís dreams in this hit 1998 comedy. Co-starring Matt Dillon and Ben Stiller. (AC,AL,N,V) R 1:59 HBO Jan.7,10,18 TOGETHERNESS From renowned filmmaking brothers Jay and Mark Duplass comes this comedy series about two couples--a husband and wife plus his best friend and her sister- -living under one roof in L.A. Mark Duplass, Melanie Lynskey, Steve Zissis, Amanda Peet. 02: Handcuffs (AC,AL,N) TVMA-:25 HBO Jan.18,19,20,21,22,23; 03: Insanity (AC,AL) TVMA-:28 HBO Jan.25,26,27,28,29,30; 04: Family Day (AC,AL) TVMA-:28 HBO Jan.11,12,13,14,15,16; TOPLESS PROPHET This half-hour late night reality show follows the characters and dynamics of Alan Marcovitzís strip club empire. 01 (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-:26 MAX Feb.1; 02 (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-:28 MAX Feb.1; TRACY MORGAN: BLACK AND BLUE Tracy Morgan delivers his hilarious takes on race relations, politics, celebrity, flying and more in this stand-up special. (AC,AL) TVMA :57 HBO Jan.2,17 TRANCE Danny Boyleís twisty thriller about an amnesiac art thief who is probed by a hypnotherapist to find a painting he stole. (AC,AL,GV,N) R 1:41 HBO Jan.9,28 TRANSCENDENCE A computer scientist (Johny Depp) on the verge of a major breakthrough in advanced artificial intelligence uploads his consciousness to a supercomputer, leading to an omnipotent and sentient machine that could threaten all mankind. (AC,AL,V) PG13 1:59 MAX Jan.9,10,12,15,18,24,29 THE TRUMAN SHOW Jim Carrey plays an insurance agent who doesnít know is that his life is actually a hugely popular, 24-hours-a-day TV show shot on a gigantic studio set, and that his family and friends are all actors! (AL,MV) PG 1:43 MAX Feb.1 THE TRUTH ABOUT CHARLIE A mysterious American in Paris comes to the aid (or does he?) of a damsel in distress after her husband is murdered and sheís pursued by thugs who are after a hidden stash of cash. Mark Wahlberg and Thandie Newton star, (AC,AL,BN,V) PG13 1:44 HBO Jan.21,31 TWO FOR THE MONEY The big-bucks world of sports gambling is the scene of this drama with Al Pacino as a betting advisor and Matthew McConaughey as his star odds-maker. (AC,AL,BN,MV) R 2:03 MAX Jan.16,27 UNIVERSAL SOLDIER: THE RETURN Supercyborg Jean-Claude Van Damme battles an army of murderous cyborgs sent by an evil computer. (AC,AL,N,V) R 1:23 HBO Jan.6,21 THE UNTOUCHABLES Fearless Feds take on Prohibition-era Chicagoís most powerful crime czar, Al Capone, in Brian De Palmaís ďbeautifully craftedĒ(Variety) gangster epic. Kevin Costner plays G-man Eliot Ness. (AL,V) R 1:59 MAX Jan.5,14,18,22,30 THE UPSIDE OF ANGER An embittered woman left by her husband drowns her sorrows in alcohol along with her ex-baseball-star neighbor while her four daughters deal with their own dramas. Joan Allen, Kevin Costner. (AC,AL,V) R 1:57 HBO Jan.17 VEHICLE 19 Paul Walker stars as a man who becomes embroiled in a deadly conspiracy when he travels to South Africa in an attempt to reconcile with his ex-wife. (AC,AL,V) R 1:25 HBO Jan.1,9,28 VERONICA MARS Veronica Mars, the teen super-sleuth of the hit TV series, returns to investigate a shocking new murder in this bigscreen adventure. Kristen Bell. (AC,AL,V) PG13 1:48 HBO Jan.3,7,12,18,21,27 WALK THE LINE The life of music legend Johnny Cash and his volatile relationship with June Carter take center stage in this musical bio that earned Reese Witherspoon the 2005 Best Actress Oscarģ. Joaquin Phoenix. (AC,AL) PG13 2:16 HBO Jan.4,8,14,24,27 THE WARRIORS A band of youths suspected in the death of a gang leader must face a legion of city gangs bent on revenge. Michael Beck stars. (AL,V) R 1:33 MAX Jan.16 THE WATERBOY Adam Sandler takes his Raginí Cajun from waterboy to star linebacker for a small college team in this comedy. Kathy Bates, Fairuza Balk, Jerry Reed, Henry Winkler. (AC,AL,BN,V) PG13 1:30 MAX Jan.4,12,15,17,20,23,26 THE WAY WAY BACK An introverted teenís dreaded summer vacation is transformed when he lands a job with the screwball crew of a local water park. Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Allison Janney. (AC,AL,MV) PG13 1:44 MAX Jan.10,13,19,30 WEDDING CRASHERS Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn star as divorce mediators who crash weddings to pick up women in this bawdy comic blockbuster. (AC,AL,BN) R 1:59 HBO Jan.10,23 THE WEIGHT OF THE NATION FOR KIDS Meet the Rethinkers: a group of students in New Orleans who are determined to make their districtís school cafeterias healthier. 01: The Great Cafeteria Takeover TVG-:30 HBO Jan.12,16,24; WHAT DREAMS MAY COME Death and the quest for love reunited sends Robin Williams on an incredible journey into the afterlife in this Oscarģ-winning drama. Cuba Gooding Jr. (AC,AL,V) PG13 1:54 HBO Jan.8,16,26 THE WHOLE TEN YARDS Hit man Bruce Willis and frazzled dentist Matthew Perry re-team for more laughs and more gunplay in this rib-tickling sequel to ĎThe Whole Nine Yards.í (AC,AL,V) PG13 1:39 MAX Feb.1 A WIFEíS SECRET (EL SECRETO DE UNA ESPOSA) A housewifeís secret life as a prostitute gets exposed in this red-hot erotic tale. (AL,N,SC) TVMA 1:24 MAX Jan.25,29 WINTERíS TALE True love--and true evil--transcend time in this epic love story. Colin Farrell, Jessica Brown Findlay, Jennifer Connelly. (AC,V) PG13 1:58 HBO Jan.26 THE WOLVERINE A battle-weary Wolverine faces a deadly threat in Japan--minus his self-healing powers--in this thrilling installment in the series. Hugh Jackman. (AC,AL,V) PG13 2:06 MAX Jan.2,8,11,14,17,20,23,31 X-MEN: THE LAST STAND The discovery of an antibody that can turn mutants into normal humans results in full-scale war in this third entry in the X-Men saga. Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen, Anna Paquin, Kelsey Grammer, James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn, Shawn Ashmore. (AC,AL,V) PG13 1:44 HBO Jan.2,5,8,16,19,22,28,31 ZANEíS THE JUMP OFF Five sexy friends enjoy reading hot, steamy, fantasy stories on the blog of erotic writer Zane in this adult series. 05: Illegal Motion (AC,AL,N,SC,V) TVMA-:30 MAX Jan.7,23; 06: Red Flag (AC,AL,MV,N,SC) TVMA-:30 MAX Jan.3,23; 07: Turnover (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-:30 MAX Jan.4,13; 08: Backfield in Motion (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-:30 MAX Jan.18; 09: Offensive Holding (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-:30 MAX Jan.29; 10: Ball Control (AC,AL,N,SC) TVMA-:30 MAX Jan.29 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PLEASE NOTE: We use the following TV Parental Guidelines. We hope that, used in conjunction with our usual content advisories, they will help you make more informed viewing decisions. 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