
The Movie Channel Extra HD TV Schedule
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Love and a .45Bad guys and the law chase a gunman and his girlfriend across 1960s Texas.
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- 5:30am
Trees LoungeAn alcoholic motor mechanic is fired by the boss who stole his girlfriend and retreats into depression, constantly musing on the ups and downs of his pathetic life. The only job he can get is driving an ice cream van, which leads him into a stumbling romance with a 17-year-old girl - and yet more trouble. Excellent darkly humorous tale, starring, written and directed with aplomb by Steve Buscemi, who skilfully injects the characters with life. Mark Boone, Chloë Sevigny and Michael Buscemi also star
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- 7:10am
Miss FirecrackerA woman's deep-seated desire for self-respect leads her to put her promiscuous ways behind her in the hope of triumphing at the local beauty contest. However, gossip and rumour have already damaged her reputation, and family troubles also look set to pose problems. Vibrant comedy drama, with Holly Hunter on lovable form in the lead. Tim Robbins, Mary Steenburgen, Scott Glenn and Alfre Woodard offer amusing support
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- 9:00am
Bringing Up BobbyA con-artist tries to make a fresh start in Oklahoma, and is especially keen for her 10-year-old son to enjoy the normal life she never had. However, his troubling behaviour at school creates tension with her new neighbours, while an encounter with a local businessman brings her murky past to light. Comedy drama, starring Milla Jovovich and Bill Pullman
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- 10:40am
The Rich Man's WifeHalle Berry stars as a woman whose wish that her much older husband was dead unexpectedly comes true - leaving her facing up to the terrifying consequences of being prime suspect in the police's murder investigation. Laboured thriller that never manages to be as clever or gripping as it was intended to be. Peter Greene, Clive Owen, Christopher McDonald and Frankie Faison co-star
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- 12:15pm
Fade to BlackFilmmaker Orson Welles plunges into postwar Rome's criminal underworld while investigating the murder of an actress's stepfather.
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- 2:00pm
SpikeA young woman tries to save her friends from a strange beast.
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- 3:30pm
A Price Above RubiesDrama about a frustrated housewife's desperate quest for self-expression and freedom from the stifling constraints of the strict orthodox Jewish society she inhabits. The script may not be entirely convincing, but a strong performance from star Renée Zellweger more than makes up for it. With Christopher Eccleston and Julianna Margulies
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- 5:30pm
Last NightA happily married husband goes on a business trip with a colleague who he romantically likes. Keira Knightley and Eva Mendes star.
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- 7:05pm
Shadows and LiesFate brings a man to New York to save a woman from two criminals.
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- 9:00pm
The SkullsA naive student from a humble background is persuaded to join an elitist secret society whose members number among the best and the brightest of his generation. He feels lucky to be part of the group, until his friend commits suicide. Looking for answers, he finds his fraternity buddies are hiding some sinister secrets. Uninspired thriller with a laughable premise, starring Joshua Jackson, Paul Walker, Hill Harper and Leslie Bibb.
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- 11:00pm
The CrowA rock star and his fiancee are murdered by a notorious street gang who terrorise their city. When a mystical crow appears on the grave of the dead musician, he is resurrected to exact vengeance on the ganglord responsible for his demise. Stylish gothic thriller, starring Brandon Lee (son of Bruce), who died in a bizarre on-set accident during filming. With Michael Wincott, Ernie Hudson and Sofia Shinas