The Movie Channel TV Schedule
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Silent Partner
A young CIA analyst investigates the death of a major Russian political figure.
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- 12:40pm
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Dragonslayer
A professional skateboarder drifts through life with seemingly little regard for adult responsibilities, preferring instead to skate in abandoned pools and camp in friends' yards.
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- 2:00pm
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Step Into Liquid
Filmmaker Dana Brown documents surfers catching waves in the waters off the Irish coast, Easter Island, Texas and other locations.
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- 3:30pm
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A Brooklyn State of Mind
Small-time gangster Vincent's efforts to escape from his life of crime are thwarted by crooked real estate developer, and neighbourhood boss, Danny. When Vincent falls in love with a filmmaker visiting the area to document Brooklyn life, it soon comes to light that she has not been truthful about her motives, and is in fact on a mission to expose the dodgy dealings of Danny, leading to a dangerous confrontation. Mediocre crime drama, starring Vincent Spano, Maria Grazia Cucinotta and Danny Aiello
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- 5:00pm
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The Black Dahlia
Brian De Palma's crime thriller, based on James Ellroy's 1940s-set novel, about two Los Angeles detectives investigating the notorious real life murder of actress Elizabeth Short. The older of the pair becomes increasingly obsessed with the case, while his partner discovers a sinister connection between the brutal killing and the mysterious daughter of a wealthy family. Starring Josh Hartnett, Scarlett Johannson, Aaron Eckhart and Hilary Swank.
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- 7:05pm
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Trade
A 13-year-old Mexican girl is kidnapped by an international sex trafficking organisation. Her older brother sets out on a desperate mission to rescue her, finding an unlikely ally in a Texas police officer who has personal reasons for wanting to see these criminals brought to justice. Crime drama, starring Kevin Kline, Cesar Ramos and Paulina Gaitan
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- 9:05pm
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Blue Valentine
Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams star as a young couple facing the trials and tribulations of marriage over a number of years. Derek Cianfrance directs this drama.
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- 11:00pm
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Elizabeth
Bold and sumptuous historical drama following the strict upbringing of the self-styled Virgin Queen as she is prepared by her tutors to take on the responsibilities of royalty. It explores her thwarted romance with childhood sweetheart Robert Dudley, and chronicles events up until her famous decision to rule alone instead of marrying. The luminous Cate Blanchett is on top form as the monarch, initially torn between love and duty, who develops into the inspirational leader capable of rallying British troops against the fearsome Spanish Armada. Strong support comes from Christopher Eccleston, Kathy Burke, Geoffrey Rush, Joseph Fiennes, Richard Attenborough, James Frain, John Gielgud and Eric Cantona