
Encore TV Schedule
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- 2:40am
The Milagro Beanfield WarA group of determined New Mexico farmers struggle against greedy developers planning to milk their land for all it's worth. Drama, directed by Robert Redford, with Rubén Blades, Richard Bradford, Sonia Braga, Christopher Walken and Melanie Griffith
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American GraffitiFour small-town teens about to leave high school decide to celebrate their friendship with one last night on the town, before the responsibilities of adulthood close in on them and they go their separate ways. Classic nostalgic comedy, with the wonderfully sketched characters played to perfection by a young cast, including Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat, Harrison Ford and Charlie Martin Smith, among others. Directed by George Lucas
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- 6:45am
The BirdsThriller about a Californian coastal community besieged by a series of attacks from rogue birds which begin when a socialite arrives in town to visit the area's eligible bachelor. Alfred Hitchcock's classic depiction of nature turning against humanity, loosely based on Daphne du Maurier's short story, starring Tippi Hedren - who suffered the indignity of having birds attached to her clothes during filming, to ensure the creatures didn't flee - Rod Taylor, Suzanne Pleshette, Jessica Tandy and Veronica Cartwright.
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- 8:50am
Facing the GiantsInspirational sports drama directed by and starring Alex Kendrick as Grant Taylor, a Christian football coach in charge of a despondent group of high school players on a losing streak. Having discovered that a handful of disgruntled fathers are plotting to have him sacked, and facing personal problems at home, Grant must rely on his overwhelming faith in God to lead his team to their first victory in six years. Also with James Blackwell and Bailey Cave
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- 10:50am
Look Who's Talking NowUncalled-for comedy sequel to the previous two hit movies. Here, the loving parents decide to complete their ever-growing family by acquiring two mismatched pet dogs, a scruffy mongrel with discipline problems and a prim and proper pedigree poodle, who proceed to cause all manner of chaos in the household. Starring John Travolta, Kirstie Alley, George Segal and Olympia Dukakis, plus the voices of Diane Keaton and Danny DeVito as the canine duo
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- 12:30pm
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's GoldThe city boys find a treasure map leading to cowboy Curly's buried gold and head back to the Wild West, where they embark on a perilous quest to find the fortune, battling all manner of obstacles along the way. This dismal comedy sequel might well leave fans of the original dissatisfied, despite decent performances from the cast, including Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Jon Lovitz and Jack Palance, this time playing Curly's equally grizzled twin brother
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- 2:30pm
ZookeeperThe animals in a zoo are able to talk, but keep this hidden from all humans. When they learn their beloved keeper is planning on leaving, the creatures decide to share their secret in the hope of persuading him to stay, and offer him some help with his unsuccessful love life. Comedy, starring Kevin James and Rosario Dawson
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- 4:15pm
Mr JonesManic depressive Mr Jones decides the only way he can get a thrill out of life is by courting danger, a habit that lands him in a psychiatric hospital. He has an affair with the doctor treating him, which forces him to reassess his philosophy. Romantic drama, starring Richard Gere, Lena Olin, Anne Bancroft, Tom Irwin and Delroy Lindo
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- 6:15pm
Curly SueJames Belushi stars as a homeless con-man who travels the streets of America with his adopted nine-year-old daughter. The unlikely duo survive by stealing food and sleeping in welfare hotels. Desperately in need of some money, they hatch an elaborate plan to make Chicago lawyer Grey Ellison (Kelly Lynch) believe that she ran into them with her car, resulting in a free meal for the wandering pair. When Grey bumps into the young girl and her guardian the following day, she invites them to stay at her house, marking the start of a new life for the trio. However, Grey's jealous boyfriend threatens the harmonious situation. Undemanding, and at times irritatingly sentimental, family comedy, with Alisan Porter, John Getz and Steven Carell.
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- 8:00pm
Harum ScarumA kidnapped American film star gets involved with an Arabian princess and soon finds himself embroiled in a dastardly plot to overthrow her father. Instantly forgettable musical comedy, which gave Elvis Presley the chance to show off his martial arts skills between songs including So Close - Yet So Far, Hey Little Girl and Shake that Tambourine. With Mary Ann Hobley, Fran Jeffries and Michael Ansara
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- 9:30pm
ZookeeperThe animals in a zoo are able to talk, but keep this hidden from all humans. When they learn their beloved keeper is planning on leaving, the creatures decide to share their secret in the hope of persuading him to stay, and offer him some help with his unsuccessful love life. Comedy, starring Kevin James and Rosario Dawson
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- 11:15pm
Scary Movie 3The luckless survivor of the first two films has finally found fame as a TV reporter - but her nightmare experiences come back to haunt her when she's sent to investigate a chilling mystery. Cue skits on a host of movies from the past few years, including Signs, The Ring, The Others and 8 Mile. Spoof horror, starring Anna Faris, Pamela Anderson, Charlie Sheen and popular veteran of such tongue-in-cheek capers Leslie Nielsen.