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| November Programming Highlights - Movies |
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on Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 05:04 PM |
Here’s a listing of movies from specialty and pay-tv channels like Bravo!, VIVA, The Movie Network and more!
MOVIES GROUPED BY THEMES
AUSTEN AND BRONTE: POETRY AND PROSE MOVIE EVENT
Starting November 1st on VIVA
It’s a fiction face off this month with VIVA’s Austen and Bronte: Poetry and Prose movie event, giving viewers screenings of themed films every Sunday throughout November.
Wuthering Heights (1992) premieres Sunday, November 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Pride and Prejudice (2005) airs Sunday, November 1 at 9 p.m.
Jane Eyre (1997) airs Sunday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Emma (1997) airs Sunday, November 8 at 9 p.m.
Wuthering Heights: Part 1 (2008) premieres Sunday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Northanger Abbey (2006) premieres Sunday, November 15 at 9 p.m.
Wuthering Heights: Part 2 (2008) premieres Sunday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Sense and Sensibility (1995) airs Sunday, November 22 at 9 p.m.
Lost in Austen: Part 1 (2008) airs Sunday, November 29 at 7 p.m.
Lost in Austen: Part 2 (2008) airs Sunday, November 29 at 8 p.m.
Lost in Austen: Part 3 (2008) airs Sunday, November 29 at 9 p.m.
Lost in Austen: Part 4 (2008) airs Sunday, November 29 at 10 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT FILM STUDIES: MCBRIDE
Starting November 6th on VIVA
The McBride series featured this month in VIVA’s Friday night Film Studies block stars actor John Larroquette (Boston Legal) as Mike McBride, a former cop-turned-defence lawyer with a penchant for taking on lost causes.
McBride: Murder Past Midnight (2005) airs Friday, November 6 at 8 p.m. (r) Sunday, November 8 at Noon
McBride: It's Murder, Madam (2005) airs Friday, November 13 at 8 p.m. (r) Sunday, November 15 at Noon
McBride: Semper Fi (2007) airs Friday, November 20 at 8 p.m. (r) Sunday, November 22 at Noon
McBride: Requiem (2006) airs Friday, November 27 at 8 p.m. (r) Sunday, November 29 at Noon
CHRISTMAS MOVIES
Sunday, November 29 beginning at 12 p.m. on YTV
YTV is getting geared up for the holiday season with four back-to-back Christmas-themed movies in YTV’s Sunday afternoon movie block ZAPX on Sunday, November 29 beginning at 12 p.m. Holiday movies include:
Blizzard (2003) at 12 p.m. – starring Christopher Plummer and Whoopie Goldberg
To Grandmother’s House We Go (1992) at 2 p.m. – starring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
Home Alone (1990) at 4 p.m. – starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Catherine O’Hara
Christmas with the Kranks (2004) at 6 p.m. – starring Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis and Dan Akroyd
REMEMBERANCE DAY RELATED MOVIES:
Battle of the Bulge
Wednesday, November 11 at 8 p.m. PT on Encore Avenue.
It’s 1944, the final months of the Second World War and the German’s are sputtering. American officer, Lt. Col. Kiley (Henry Fonda) is certain that the strategically brilliant German officer Col. Hessler (Robert Shaw) is planning an attack on the Allied forces in the Ardenne forest. He tries to alert his superior officers of the up-coming attack, but no one is convinced. Hessler’s plan is to overtake the Allied fuel depots and with a fleet of tanks it should be simple. Based on the actual Battle of the Bulge the film includes vignettes from the real battle
The Dirty Dozen
Wednesday, November 11 at 10:30 on Encore Avenue.
Based on the novel by E.M. Nathanson, The Dirty Dozen is set in war-torn England and France during the Second World War. Twelve American soldiers convicted of capital offense, who refuse to bath or shave until given proper treatment (hence the dirty dozen), are selected to infiltrate a château in Brittany used as a retreat for high-ranking Nazi officers. The operation is considered a suicide mission, but the group of convicts, gangsters and psychopaths eventually grow into a team. Some find redemption through the mission, while others find ruin. The Dirty Dozen airs Wednesday, November 11 at 10:30 on Encore Avenue.
REMEMBRANCE DAY MARATHON ON THE MOVIE NETWORK
Wednesday, November 11 beginning at 4:45 p.m.
The Movie Network commemorates Remembrance Day on November 11, 2009 with three war-themed films. The stunt begins at 4:45 p.m. with Stop-Loss, the dramatic story about a veteran U.S. soldier who is unexpectedly asked to return to Iraq after just coming back from a tour of duty. The film is followed by the Iraq war drama In The Valley of Elah starring Tommy Lee Jones and Charlize Theron at 6:45 p.m., and concludes at 9 p.m. with Paul Gross’ epic war drama Passchendaele.
WHO’S WATCHING THE KIDS?
Saturday, November 7th starting at 5pm on W Network
Nanny McPhee (2005) premieres Saturday, November 7 at 5 p.m.
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2003) airs Saturday, November 7 at 7 p.m. (r) Sunday, November 8 at 10 a.m.
The Nanny Diaries (2007) airs Saturday, November 7 at 9 p.m. (r) Sunday, November 8 at 4 p.m.
RENÉE ZELLWEGER
Saturday, November 14th starting at 5pm on W Network
One True Thing (1998) airs Saturday, November 14 at 4 p.m.
Bridget Jones’ Diary (2001) airs Saturday, November 14 at 7 p.m.
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) premieres Saturday, November 14 at 9 p.m.
LOVE ADVICE
Saturday, November 21st starting at 5pm on W Network
What Women Want (2000) airs Saturday, November 21 at 4 p.m.
How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days (2003) premieres Saturday, November 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Failure To Launch (2006) airs Saturday, November 21 at 9 p.m. (r) Sunday, November 22 at 4 p.m.
UNEXPECTED LOVE
Saturday, November 28th starting at 5pm on W Network
The Wedding Planner (2001) airs Saturday, November 28 at 4 p.m.
The Perfect Man (2005) airs Saturday, November 28 at 6:30 p.m. (r) Sunday, November 29 at 10 a.m.
Under The Tuscan Sun (2003) premieres Saturday, November 28 at 9 p.m. (r) Sunday, November 29 at 4 p.m.
The Julia Roberts Triple Bill
Sunday, November 1 on Showcase Diva
• America’s Sweethearts (Network Premiere) at 12pm and 4:30pm ET
• Ocean’s 11 (Encore Presentation) at 2:00pm and 8:45pm ET
• The Closer (Encore Presentation) at 6:30pm and 11:15pm ET
REMEMBRANCE DAY MARATHON ON MPIX
Beginning Wednesday, November 11 at 9:45 a.m.
Mpix commemorates this important day beginning at 9:45 a.m. with Bye Bye Blues, followed by Sergeant York at 11:45 a.m., A Soldier’s Story at 2 p.m., Charlotte Grey at 3:45 p.m., A Bridge To Far at 6 p.m., and U-571 at 9 p.m.
FEMME FATALE WEEKEND ON MPIX
Beginning Friday, November 13 at 9 p.m.
Mpix puts the focus on big screen femme fatales beginning Friday, November 13 at 9 p.m. with the network premiere of Memento, followed by Wild Things at 11 p.m. The stunt continues Saturday, November 14 with the network premiere of Fatal Attraction at 9 p.m., followed by Vanilla Sky at 11 p.m. and concludes on Sunday, November 15 with the premiere of The Grifters at 9 p.m. followed by Wild at Heart at 11 p.m.
MARK WAHLBERG MARATHON ON MPIX
Beginning Saturday, November 21 at 6:50 p.m.
The spotlight is on Hollywood heavyweight Mark Wahlberg beginning with A Perfect Storm at 6:50 p.m., followed by the network premieres of Rock Star at 9 p.m. and The Big Hit at 10:50 p.m., and concluding with the thriller Fear at 12:30 a.m.
BATTLE OF THE EXES SPOTLIGHT ON MOREPIX
Beginning Friday, November 6 following the 9 p.m. film
Every Friday and Saturday night in November, Morepix presents a spotlight featuring films starring former reel and real lovers:
Billy Bob Thornton & Angelina Jolie on MPIX
Friday, November 6: Sling Blade
Saturday, November 7: Girl Interrupted
Keifer Sutherland & Julia Roberts on MPIX
Friday, November 13: Dark City
Saturday, November 14: Notting Hill
Owen Wilson and Kate Hudson on MPIX
Friday, November 20: Alex and Emma
Saturday, November 21: Zoolander
Johnny Depp & Winona Ryder on MPIX
Friday, November 27: Lucas
Saturday, November 28: Edward Scissorhands
CHRONOLOGICAL LISTINGS OF INDIVIDUAL MOVIES
The Tale of Despereaux (2008) premieres Sunday, November 1 at 5:30 p.m. On Movie Central
Mona Lisa Smile – Bravo! Premiere Sunday, November 1 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Bravo!
28 Weeks Later (Network Premiere) Sunday, November 1 at 9pm on ACTION
The Building (2009) premieres Tuesday, November 3 at 8 p.m. On Movie Central
Snow Cake – Bravo! Premiere Thursday, November 5 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Bravo!
Indecent Proposal (1993) airs Friday, November 6 at 9 p.m. on CosmoTV
Yes Man (2008) premieres Friday, November 6 at 8 p.m. On Movie Central
Murder By Numbers (2002) premieres Friday, November 6 at 9 p.m. on W Network
Fired Up – Friday, November 6 at 9pm on The Movie Network
Center Stage (2000) airs Saturday, November 7 at noon on CosmoTV
Ghost (1999) airs Saturday, November 7 at 3 p.m. (r) Sunday, November 8 at noon on CosmoTV
Lucky You [HD] (Network Premiere) Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 4 pm ET/PT on Showcase
Superbad [HD] (Cable Premiere) Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 10pm ET/PT on Showcase
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – Saturday, November 7 at 9pm on The Movie Network
Now and Then (1995) airs Sunday, November 8 at 3 p.m. (r) at 9 p.m. on CosmoTV
Hotel For Dogs (2009) premieres Sunday, November 8 at 5:30 p.m. On Movie Central
9-5 Days of Porn (2008) premieres Tuesday, November 10 at 8 p.m. On Movie Central
Baby on Board (2009) premieres Thursday, November 12 at 8 p.m. On Movie Central
Fired Up (2009) premieres Friday, November 13 at 8 p.m. On Movie Central
Little Black Book (2004) airs Friday, November 13 at 9 p.m. (r) Saturday, November 14 at noon on CosmoTV
The Black Dahlia (2006) premieres Friday, November 13 at 9 p.m. on W Network
The Haunting in Connecticut – Friday, November 13 at 9pm on The Movie Network
The Last Holiday (2006) airs Saturday, November 14 at 3 p.m. (r) Sunday, November 15 at noon on CosmoTV
Live Free or Die Hard [HD] (Cable Premiere) Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 4pm ET/PT and10pm ET/PT on Showcase
The Sum of All Fears – Network Premiere Saturday, November 14 at 9 pm ET/PT on History Television
Doubt – Saturday, November 14 at 9pm on The Movie Network
Hope Floats (1998) premieres Sunday, November 15 at 3 p.m. (r) at 9 p.m. on CosmoTV
Finn On The Fly (2008) premieres Sunday, November 15 at 5:15 p.m. On Movie Central
Courage (2009) premieres Tuesday, November 17 at 8 p.m. On Movie Central
What Doesn’t Kill You (2009) premieres Thursday, November 19 at 8 p.m. On Movie Central
Whole New Thing – Bravo! Premiere Thursday, November 19 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Addicted to Love (1997) airs Friday, November 20 at 9 p.m. (r) Saturday, November 21 at noon on CosmoTV
Notes on a Scandal (2006) premieres Friday, November 20 at 9 p.m. on W Network
Obsessed – Friday, November 20 at 9pm on The Movie Network
And Then Came Love (2007) premieres Saturday, November 21 at 3 p.m. (r) Sunday, November 22 at noon on CosmoTV
The Brave One [HD] (Cable Premiere) Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 10pm ET/PT on Showcase
Recount – Network Premiere Saturday, November 21 a 9 pm ET/PT on History Television
Frost/Nixon – Saturday, November 21 at 9pm on The Movie Network
Heartbreakers (2001) air Sunday, November 22 at 3 p.m. (r) at 9 p.m. on CosmoTV
Lost Song (2008) premieres Sunday, November 22 at 7 p.m. On Movie Central
Crossing Over (2009) premieres Thursday, November 26 at 8 p.m. On Movie Central
The Object of My Affection (1998) airs Friday, November 27 at 9 p.m. (r) Saturday, November 28 at noon on CosmoTV
Along Came A Spider (2001) airs Friday, November 27 at 9 p.m. on W Network
Knowing – Friday, November 27 at 9pm on The Movie Network
Elizabethtown (2005) airs Saturday, November 28 at 3 p.m. (r) Sunday, November 29 at noon on CosmoTV
Premonition [HD] (Cable Premiere) Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 4pm ET/PT and10pm ET/PT on Showcase
The Insider – Network Premiere Saturday, November 28 at 9 pm ET/PT on History Television
The International – Saturday, November 28 at 9pm on The Movie Network
What A Girl Wants (2003) premieres Sunday, November 29 at 3 p.m. (r) 9 p.m. on CosmoTV
Nightwatching (2007) premieres Sunday, November 29 at 9:05 p.m. On Movie Central
More November Highlights:
- Music Specials
- Documentaries and Specials
- Series
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