HDNet Movies September 2009 Programming Highlights *All times listed are Eastern Standard Time *Please check the complete Program Schedule or HDNet Movies for additional film, dates and times HDNet Movies Sneak Preview – Experience exclusive broadcasts of new films before they hit theaters and DVD
The Burning Plain
Premieres Wednesday, September 16th at 8:00pm, followed by encore presentations at 10:00pm and 12:00am
Starring Charlize Theron, Kim Basinger, John Corbett. Directed by Guillermo Arriaga
A romantic mystery about a woman on the edge who takes an emotional journey back to the defining moment of her life. Oscar-winner Charlize Theron plays Sylvia, a beautiful restaurant manager whose cool, professional demeanor masks the sexually charged storm within. When a stranger from Mexico confronts her with her mysterious past, Sylvia is launched into a journey through space and time that inextricably connects her to these disparate characters, all of whom are grappling with their own romantic destinies.
In Mexico, a young motherless girl, Maria (Tessa Ia), lives happily with her father and his best friend until a tragic accident changes it all. In the New Mexico border town of Las Cruces, two teenagers, Mariana (Jennifer Lawrence) and Santiago (JD Pardo), find love in the aftermath of their parents’ sudden deaths. In an abandoned trailer, a housewife, Gina (Oscar-winner Kim Basinger), embarks on a passionate affair that will put Sylvia and the others on a collision course with the explosive power of forbidden love.
SPOTLIGHT FEATURES – Highlighted feature films airing on HDNet Movies See program schedule or HDNet Movies for complete listings of dates and times Blazing Saddles - Sunday, September 6th at 8:00pm
Starring Gene Wilder, Cleavon Little, Slim Pickens. Directed by Mel Brooks
Academy Award nomination for Best Film Editing, Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Madeline Kahn, Best Original Song
Cellular – Premieres Friday, September 25th at 8:15pm
Starring Kim Basinger, Chris Evans, Jessica Biel. Directed by David R. Ellis
Dogtown and Z Boys – Premieres Tuesday, September 1st at 8:00pm
Documentary featuring Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Tony Hawk. Narrated by Sean Penn. Directed by Stacy Peralta
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – Premieres Saturday, September 5th at 8:30pm
Starring Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara. Directed by John Hughes
Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture: Matthew Broderick
The Frighteners – Premieres Friday, September 4th at 10:00pm
Starring Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, John Astin. Directed by Peter Jackson
Hero – Premieres Tuesday, September 22nd at 8:15pm
Starring Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk. Directed by Zhang Yimou Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film, China
Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film, China
The Royal Tenenbaums – Premieres Tuesday, September 15th at 8:00pm
Starring Gene Hackman, Angelica Huston, Ben Stiller. Directed by Wes Anderson
Academy Award nomination for Best Writing Golden Globe Award winner for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical/ Comedy: Gene Hackman
Spartacus – Tuesday, September 22nd at 5:00pm
Starring Kirk Douglas, Lawrence Olivier, Jean Simmons. Directed by Stanley Kubrick
Academy Award winner for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Cinematography, Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Peter Ustinov and Best Costume Design Academy Award nominations for Best Film Editing and Best Music
Golden Globe Award winner for Best Motion Picture – Drama
Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Motion Picture Director, Best Original Score, Best Motion Picture Actor – Lawrence Olivier, Best Supporting Actor – Woody Strode and Best Supporting Actor – Peter Ustinov
Waterworld – Premieres Saturday, September 12th at 8:05pm
Starring Kevin Costner, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Dennis Hopper. Directed by Kevin Reynolds Academy Award nomination for Best Sound
PROGRAM SPECIALS A Tribute to Director Sergio Leone Once Upon a Time in the West – Sunday, September 27th at 5:15pm
Starring Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, Charles Bronson. Directed by Sergio Leone
A Fistful of Dollars – Sunday, September 27th at 8:15pm
Starring Clint Eastwood, Gian Maria Volonte, Marianne Koch. Directed by Sergio Leone
For A Few Dollars More – Sunday, September 27th at 10:00pm
Starring Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, Gian Maria Volonte. Directed by Sergio Leone
A Tribute to Director Wes Anderson The Royal Tenenbaums
Starring Gene Hackman, Angelica Huston, Ben Stiller. Directed by Wes Anderson
Academy Award nomination for Best Writing Golden Globe Award winner for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical/ Comedy: Gene Hackman
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Starring Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Cate Blanchett. Directed by Wes Anderson
HIGH DEFINITION PREMIERES – Films broadcast in High Definition for the first time on television
See program schedule or HDNet Movies for complete listings of dates and times The Burning Plain
Starring Charlize Theron, Kim Basinger, John Corbett. Directed by Guillermo Arriaga
Dogtown and Z Boys
Documentary featuring Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Tony Hawk. Narrated by Sean Penn. Directed by Stacy Peralta
Far From Heaven
Starring Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid, Dennis Haysbert. Directed by Todd Haynes Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Actress: Julianne Moore
Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Original Score, Best Screenplay, Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama: Julianne Moore, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: Dennis Quaid
The Last Starfighter
Starring Lance Guest, Robert Preston, Catherine Mary Stewart. Directed by Nick Castle
The Man Who Knew Too Little
Starring Bill Murray, Peter Gallagher, Joanne Whalley. Directed by Jon Amiel
Warlock
Starring Julian Sands, Lori Singer, Richard E. Grant. Directed by Steve Miner
NATIONAL FILM REGISTRY –
HDNet Movies presents American Films selected by the Library of Congress for historical and cultural preservation.
For more information on film preservation, visit National Film Preservation Board (Library of Congress) and National Film Preservation Foundation See program schedule or HDNet Movies for complete listings of dates and times American Graffiti
Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Harrison Ford. Directed by George Lucas
Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Film Editing, Best Writing and Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Candy Clark
Golden Globe Award winner for Best Motion Picture- Musical/ Comedy and Most Promising Newcomer: Paul La Mat
Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Director and Best Motion Picture Actor – Comedy/ Musical: Richard Dreyfuss
Blazing Saddles
Starring Gene Wilder, Cleavon Little, Slim Pickens. Directed by Mel Brooks
Academy Award nomination for Best Film Editing, Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Madeline Kahn, Best Original Song
Bullitt
Starring Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn, Jacqueline Bisset. Directed by Peter Yates Academy Award winner for Best Film Editing Academy Award nomination for Best Sound
Cool Hand Luke
Starring Paul Newman, George Kennedy, J.D. Cannon. Directed by Stuart Rosenberg Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actor: George Kennedy
Academy Award nominations for Best Actor: Paul Newman, Best Writing and Best Original Score Golden Globe nominations for Best Motion Picture Actor: Paul Newman and Best Supporting Actor: George Kennedy
Giant
Starring Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean. Directed by George Stevens Academy Award winner for Best Director Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Actor: James Dean, Best Actor: Rock Hudson, Best
Writing, Best Film Editing, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Costume Design, Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Mercedes McCambridge, and Best Music Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Motion Picture Director
In Retro – Memorable Classic movies airing Sunday Nights
Blazing Saddles – Sunday, September 6th at 8:00pm
Starring Gene Wilder, Cleavon Little, Slim Pickens. Directed by Mel Brooks
Academy Award nomination for Best Film Editing, Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Madeline Kahn, Best Original Song
The Odd Couple – Sunday, September 6th at 9:35pm
Starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, John Fielder. Directed by Gene Saks
Academy Award nominations for Best Writing and Best Film Editing
Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Motion Picture – Musical/ Comedy, Best Motion Picture Actor: Jack Lemmon and Best Motion Picture Actor: Walter Matthau
Murder on the Orient Express – Premieres Sunday, September 13th at 8:00pm
Starring Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman. Directed by Sidney Lumet
Academy Award winner for Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Ingrid Bergman
Academy Award nominations for Best Actor: Albert Finney, Best Music, Best Writing, Best Cinematography and Best Costume Design
Escape from Alcatraz – Sunday, September 13th at 10:15pm
Starring Clint Eastwood, Patrick McGoohan, Roberts Blossom. Directed by Don Siegel
The Professionals – Premieres Sunday, September 20th at 8:05pm
Starring Burt Lancaster, Lee Marvin, Robert Ryan. Directed by Richard Brooks
Academy Award nominations for Best Director, Best Cinematography and Best Writing Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Motion Picture – Drama and Most Promising Newcomer: Marie Gomez
Bullitt – Sunday, September 20th at 10:00pm
Starring Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn, Jacqueline Bisset. Directed by Peter Yates Academy Award winner for Best Film Editing
Academy Award nomination for Best Sound
Once Upon a Time in the West – Sunday, September 27th at 5:15pm
Starring Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, Charles Bronson. Directed by Sergio Leone
A Fistful of Dollars – Sunday, September 27th at 8:15pm
Starring Clint Eastwood, Gian Maria Volonte, Marianne Koch. Directed by Sergio Leone
For a Few Dollars More – Sunday, September 27th at 10:00pm
Starring Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, Gian Maria Volonte. Directed by Sergio Leone
ART HOUSE CINEMA –
Independent films, foreign films and documentaries
See program schedule or HDNet Movies for complete listings of dates and times The Crossing Guard
Starring Jack Nicholson, David Morse, Angelica Huston. Directed by Sean Penn
Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: Angelica Huston
Dogtown and Z Boys
Documentary featuring Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Tony Hawk. Narrated by Sean Penn. Directed by Stacy Peralta
Hero
Starring Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk. Directed by Zhang Yimou Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film, China
Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film, China
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Starring Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Cate Blanchett. Directed by Wes Anderson
Like Water for Chocolate
Starring Lumi Cavazos, Regina Torne, Marco Leonardi. Directed by Alfonso Arau
Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film, Mexico
Reservoir Dogs
Starring Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen. Directed by Quentin Tarantino
The Royal Tenenbaums
Starring Gene Hackman, Angelica Huston, Ben Stiller. Directed by Wes Anderson
Academy Award nomination for Best Writing Golden Globe Award winner for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical/ Comedy: Gene Hackman
The Sea Inside
Starring Javier Bardem, Belen Rueda, Lola Duenas. Directed by Alejandro Amenabar Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film, Spain
Academy Award nomination for Best Achievement in Makeup Golden Globe Award winner for Best Foreign Language Film Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama: Javier Bardem
The World’s Fastest Indian
Starring Anthony Hopkins, Diane Ladd, Christopher Lawford. Directed by Roger Donaldson
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