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• 09-10 Crooklyn 1994 3.5
  Spike Lee directs this semi-autobiographical tale of a large family sharing a Brooklyn apartment in the early 1970s. The story focuses on Troy (Zelda Harris), whose musican father (Delroy Lindo) and schoolteacher mother (Alfre Woodard) work hard to provide for her and her four unruly brothers. Lee wrote the script with his two siblings, and punctuates the nostalgia with a soundtrack full of '70s R&B hits.
• 09-10 Dog Day Afternoon 1975 3.8
  To get money for his gay lover's sex-change operation, Sonny (Al Pacino) -- who's married with kids -- teams up with Sal (John Cazale) to rob a New York bank on a scorching-hot summer day. The stickup goes awry when the press gets wind of the circus sideshow-esque story. Chris Sarandon, Charles Durning and James Broderick co-star in this classic Sidney Lumet-directed film based on an actual event from the 1970s.
• 09-10 Scream 1996 3.4
  Horror maven Wes Craven -- paying homage to teen horror classics such as Halloween and Prom Night -- turns the genre on its head with this tale of a murderer who terrorizes hapless high schooler Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) by offing everyone she knows. Not your average slasher flick, Scream distinguishes itself with a self-parodying sense of humor. Courteney Cox and David Arquette co-star as a local news reporter and a small-town deputy.
• 09-10 Italian for Beginners 2000 3.1
  Director Lone Scherfig's playful and endearing story follows seven strangers from a small, rainy suburb who come together once a week to learn Italian. Andres (Anders W. Berthelsen), Jorgen (Peter Gantzler) and the others are all looking to fill a void in their lives. And as they embark on a journey of discovery, friendship and the limitless possibilities of love, they soon find that the class offers them much more than just a new language.
• 09-10 Frida 2002 3.8
  Julie Taymor directs this Oscar-winning biopic of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (Salma Hayek), focusing on her often rocky relationship with husband Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina) and her controversial political and sexual reputation (she was a communist and an open bisexual). Kahlo struggled with pain and addiction following a debilitating accident and, later, the amputation of her right leg. But her vivid paintings speak of a life fully lived.
• 09-10 VeggieTales: Madame Blueberry 1999 4
  Madame Blueberry wonders why she's never happy, even though she can buy anything her heart desires. With help from her friends, she soon learns that money can't buy true happiness and that contentment can't be found in material things. Join this irresistible bunch of hilarious animated vegetables for another great episode from the award-winning series, which strives to present life lessons to kids in a fun and friendly format.
• 09-10 VeggieTales: Esther, the Girl Who Became Queen 2000 3.8
  When she was chosen to be queen, young Esther had no idea that one day she would have to intervene on behalf of her people when her husband, the king, is tricked into having them all sent away to the Island of Perpetual Tickling. Based on the Biblical book of Esther, this entertaining "VeggieTales" episode explores the importance of having the courage to stand up for what's right, especially when it's not easy to do so.
• 09-10 Return to Lonesome Dove 1993 3.7
  Head back to Lonesome Dove in this sequel to one of the most-loved miniseries of all time. In a cross-country trek, Texas Ranger Call (Jon Voight, in the role Tommy Lee Jones originated) leads a group of cowboys trying to bring a herd of horses across the states to Montana. During one of the stops on the way north, Call reacquaints himself with his departed partner's ex-love, Clara Allen (Barbara Hershey).
• 09-10 Lonesome Dove 1989 4.1
  In one of director John Ford's greatest Westerns, Texas Rangers Augustus McCrae (Robert Duvall) and Woodrow F. Call (Tommy Lee Jones) saddle up for the cattle drive to end all cattle drives: a 2,500-mile journey from the Rio Grande to Montana. Larry McMurtry's novel comes to the screen as a six-hour epic with a supporting cast of legendary performers that includes Danny Glover, Diane Lane, Anjelica Huston and Chris Cooper.
• 09-10 Saint John of Las Vegas 2009 2.6
  Insurance investigator and reformed gambler John (Steve Buscemi) faces some old demons on a business trip to Las Vegas, where he and his hotshot colleague (Romany Malco) must investigate a wheelchair-bound stripper (Emmanuelle Chriqui) trying to collect on a big claim for lost wages. Writer-director Hue Rhodes's stylish and darkly offbeat feature debut -- inspired by Dante's Inferno -- also stars Sarah Silverman as John's quirky girlfriend, Jill.
• 09-10 VeggieTales: Duke and the Great Pie War 2005 3.6
  When the armies of Rhubarb go to battle against the Kingdom of Scone, the "Great Pie War" breaks out, and things get really messy. Sweet Princess Petunia (a rhubarb) is forced to flee her homeland and seek refuge in a tree stump in a foreign land. When the Duke (Larry the Cucumber) learns of the princess's plight, he risks being sliced and diced to help her and learns the selfless lesson of true love.
• 09-10 The Sorority Wars 2009 3.7
  When freshman Katie (Lucy Hale) pledges a sorority, her mother, Lutie (Courtney Thorne-Smith), expects her to choose prestigious Delta house. After all, Lutie wasn't only a member of Delta, she co-founded it. But when Katie decides on the less straitlaced Kappas, Lutie loses her cool. Now, it's an all-out family feud -- mother vs. daughter, sister vs. sister -- in this campus drama co-starring Faith Ford as Lutie's best friend and fellow Delta founder.
• 09-10 Bitten 2008 2.7
  While working a routine night shift, a paramedic (Jason Mewes) saves the life of a beautiful patient (Erica Cox) who resists being sent to the hospital so passionately that he agrees to let her heal at his place. But soon enough, he suspects he's been treating a vampire. After all, how else can he explain the dead bodies that have been piling up around him? Now he's faced with a grueling decision: Should he feed her addiction, or cut her loose?
• 09-10 Kevin Hart: Seriously Funny 2008 4.5
  In his second stand-up special, professional funnyman Kevin Hart unleashes his trademark approach to comedy on an appreciative sold-out audience at the Allen Theater in Cleveland ... and the result is seriously funny. It's not difficult for Hart to find the humor in just about any topic -- including his fears -- and it's not difficult for the crowd to find what the quipster has to say completely hilarious.
• 09-10 VeggieTales: Sweetpea Beauty 2009 4.2
  In this VeggieTales take on happy endings, the jealous Queen Blueberry sets her sights on Sweetpea Beauty, a ravishing rhubarb who's the prettiest in the land. But when the Queen's magic mirror cracks, Sweetpea's true beauty really shines through. Later, in another tale inspired by the classic Cinderella story, Snooderella learns that makeovers can make you beautiful on the outside, but they're no match for loving who you are on the inside.
• 09-10 The Confidant 2010 3
  After spending 11 years locked up for a murder his best friend Nigel (Boris Kodjoe) committed, Jackson (David Banner) returns to collect the huge debt he's owed. But when gambling-addicted Nigel can't pay, Jackson plots to take everything he has. And Nigel's loyal wife, Eden (Kenya Moore) -- who's struggling with depression after a series of miscarriages -- is first on Jackson's list of reparations.
• 09-11 The Hot Chick 2002 3.2
  Cheerleader Jessica Spencer (Rachel McAdams) is as shallow and spiteful as she is pretty and popular. Her cruel nature gets her in trouble when she shoplifts a cursed pair of earrings and winds up trapped in the body of a 30-year-old male loser (Rob Schneider). Humbled, confused and in constant need of a shave, Jessica frantically tries to figure out how to switch back in time for the prom and the big cheerleading competition.
• 09-13 A Change of Heart 1998 3.1
  Elaine (Jean Smart) and Jim Marshall (John Terry) appear to have a perfect marriage, having raised two wonderful children and achieved status in their community. But the picture-perfect present makes way for a chaotic future immediately after Elaine accidentally walks in on Jim and his male lover, casting their entire lives into doubt. This touching drama captures a family in crisis that's forced to fashion a new reality and find peace.
• 09-14 Afterschool 2008 3.4
  Bullied prep school loner Robert (Ezra Miller) captures his classmates' various escapades on video, but when he winds up filming two girls fatally overdosing on cocaine, his footage plays a role in the emotional fallout within the school community. As the students and faculty at the sheltered academy try to cope with the tragedy, many spiral into despair. Antonio Campos directs this film, which explores the ethics of voyeurism.
• 09-14 Grey's Anatomy: Season 6 2009 4.5
  With the fates of Izzie Stevens (Katherine Heigl) and George O'Malley (T.R. Knight) hanging in the balance as the series' fifth year came to a close, the new season brings more drama into the lives of the young doctors at Seattle Grace Hospital. Returning for another round of hope and heartbreak are Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Golden Globe winner Sandra Oh as the ambitious Cristina Yang and, of course, Patrick Dempsey as Dr. "McDreamy."
• 09-15 The Fall 1998 2.3
  In Budapest, Hungary, beautiful and seductive Marta (Hélène de Fougerolles) bursts into the apartment of American writer Adam Ellis (Craig Sheffer). On the verge of hysteria, she claims to be on the run from a madman who's held her prisoner for years. Reluctantly, Ellis agrees to help her, but he soon finds himself drawn into a dangerous world of intrigue and deception. No one can be trusted in this suspense thriller.
• 09-15 New Waterford Girl 1999 3.1
  Fifteen-year-old Moonie Pottie (Liane Balaban) dreams of leaving her sheltered Nova Scotia community for New York City. Moonie's teacher (Andrew McCarthy) sees her potential and arranges a scholarship to a Manhattan arts school -- but her parents promptly scotch the idea. When high-spirited Lou Benzoa (Tara Spencer-Nairn) moves in next door, the two girls hatch an escape plan to exit New Waterford for good.
• 09-15 Prisoner of Paradise 2002 3.3
  Malcolm Clarke (You Don't Have to Die) and Stuart Sender directed this documentary feature about one of the leading theatrical figures in 1930s Berlin, Kurt Gerron. A popular actor, director and cabaret performer, Gerron, a German Jew, was later forced to write and direct a Nazi propaganda film while being held prisoner in a concentration camp.
• 09-15 The Weather Underground 2002 3.7
  This sobering documentary about a group of 1960s "committed freedom fighters" known as the Weather Underground chronicles a global trend of revolution that sprang from the belief that not acting against violence is violence. A radical offshoot of the Students for a Democratic Society, the Weathermen didn't just march or sit in: They rioted and bombed -- not to change the American political scene but rather to destroy it.
• 09-15 My Flesh and Blood 2003 3.8
  Winner of both the Audience and Directing Awards at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival, this inspiring documentary tracks a year in the life of Susan Tom, a single parent from suburban Fairfield, Calif., who has adopted 11 children with special needs. Directed by Jonathan Karsh, the film obliterates stereotypes about people with disabilities, sharing joyful moments and everyday challenges without shying away from the family's heartbreaking losses.
• 09-15 Bomb It 2007 3.6
  Graffiti isn't simple vandalism; it's an artistic expression employed around the world. Filmmaker Jon Reiss travels five continents to reveal graffiti's history, cultural impact and social relevance. Noted artists share their stories, bringing this vital form of expression out of the shadows. It's on freeway overpasses, buildings and billboards. Now, see the real meaning of the world's graffiti.
• 09-15 Gypsy Caravan 2006 3.4
  Join five international bands for a six-week tour of North America in an extravaganza of music and culture. The lyrical documentary features performances by Esma Redzepova, Maharaja, Fanfare Ciocarlia and other artists. Celebrate the diversity of the Romani people and their music, which includes flamenco, brass band, Indian folk, Romanian violin, jazz and raga. Johnny Depp, a fan of the Gypsy lifestyle, appears in this joyful musical portrait.
• 09-15 Beat the Drum 2003 3.6
  When a mysterious illness wipes out his entire village, claiming the lives of both his parents, 9-year-old Musa (Junior Singo) is forced to set off on his own, eventually joining the ranks of the scores of orphans who live on the streets of Johannesburg. Directed by David Hickson, this poignant award-winning film examines the heartbreaking effect that AIDS has had on the poor and underprivileged children of Africa.
• 09-15 Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037 2007 3.9
  Documentary filmmaker Ben Niles chronicles the creation of Steinway pianos and the vanishing breed of craftsmen who build them. Follow the journey of these beautifully handcrafted, unique instruments from the factory to great concert halls. Interviews with such world-famous artists as Lang Lang, Harry Connick Jr., Hank Jones and many others highlight how Steinway grand pianos are selected by musicians.
• 09-15 Grayson Arms 2005 2.2
  When residents of a rent-controlled apartment building begin to die off after a new landlord appears on the scene, the authorities immediately finger the new owner, Amanda Winters, as the prime suspect. But even though Amanda's made no bones about wanting the old, lower-paying tenants gone, would she really resort to murder? Judd Nelson, Jennifer Carpenter ("Dexter") and Stacey Dash star in this horror thriller.