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Words of caution included before the ratings are abbreviated as follows: (AC) Adult content, (GV) Graphic violence, (AL) Adult language, (BN) Brief nudity, (GL) Graphic language, (N) Nudity, (MV) Mild violence, (SC) Strong sexual content, (V) Violence, (RP) Rape. Broadcast Abbreviations: (Esp) Spanish enhancement, (St) Stereo, (D) Dolby stereo, (DSS 5.1) Dolby Digital 5.1, (CC) Closed-captioned, (HDTV) High-Definition Television, (WIDE) Widescreen format

AUGUST 2014

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2 Guns

Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg "make for a very enjoyable pair of double-crossed undercover operatives" (Variety) in this thrilling, twist-filled action flick. Initially unaware of each other's real identity, the pair pulls off a heist of a drug cartel that leaves them holding over $40 million--and running from a wide variety of thugs who want to relieve them of the loot and their lives. Paula Patton, Bill Paxton, James Marsden, Fred Ward and Edward James Olmos co-star. Directed by Baltasar Kormakur; screenplay by Blake Masters, based on the Boom! Studios graphic novels by Steven Grant. (AC,AL,BN,V)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:49)

Baggage Claim

A perennially-single, 30-year-old flight attendant (Paula Patton) decides to stop flying solo and gives herself 30 days to get a ring on her finger after her younger sister announces her engagement. Derek Luke, Taye Diggs, Jill Scott, Boris Kodjoe, Trey Songz, Adam Brody, Tia Mowry, La La Anthony and Djimon Hounsou star in this breezy romantic-comedy. Directed by David E. Talbert; screenplay by Talbert, based on his novel. (PG13)(CC)(Esp)(HD) (1:37)

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Bilbo, Gandalf and a motley crew of dwarves continue their treacherous quest to retake the dwarf kingdom of Erebor from the evil dragon Smaug in Part Two of the Hobbit trilogy. Facing danger at every turn from orcs, giant spiders, and even wood elves, the surly bunch make their way to Smaug’s lair where untold treasure awaits...if the fire-breathing beast doesn’t burn them to a crisp first. A robust, action-packed adventure (Variety). Starring Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Benedict Cumberbatch, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly, Cate Blanchett. Directed by Peter Jackson; screenplay by Fran Walsh & Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson & Guillermo del Toro, based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. (AC,V)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (2:41)

Kick-Ass 2

Kick-Ass joins a crime-fighting team while Hit Girl decides to hang up her tights in this darkly comic sequel. While K.A. and the Justice Forever team takes down a series of criminals, they discover their biggest threat is spoiled rich Chris D'Amico ("Red Mist" in the first film) who has renamed himself "The Motherf**ker" and has one mission: to kill Kick-Ass! With every thug in the city out to ice him, K.A.'s only hope lies in the torn Hit Girl coming out of retirement. Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Chloe Grace Moretz and Jim Carrey star. Directed by Jeff Wadlow; screenplay by Jeff Wadlow, based on the comic book written by Mark Millar & John S. Romita Jr. (AC,AL,N,V)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:43)

Veronica Mars

Veronica Mars, the pretty teen super-sleuth of the hit TV series, returns to investigate a shocking new murder in this thrilling big-screen adventure. Ten years after the events of the series, Veronica (Kristen Bell) is out of law school and living in NYC when the death of a former classmate prompts her return to Neptune, CA—just in time for her high-school reunion. With her ex Logan as the prime suspect, it’s up to Veronica to unearth the town’s darkest secrets in order to find the truth. Co-starring Jason Dohring, Krysten Ritter, Ryan Hansen, Francis Capra, Percy Daggs III, Chris Lowell, Tina Majorino and Enrico Colantoni. Directed by Rob Thomas; screenplay by Rob Thomas & Diane Ruggiero, story by Rob Thomas, based on characters created by Rob Thomas. (PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:50)

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8 Mile

Music superstar Eminem is "magnetic" (Variety) in this semi-autobiographical story about an aspiring rapper who dreams of escaping his life of crushing poverty in Detroit. But to do that, he first has to conquer his personal demons and compete in a series of grueling hip-hop battles with rival rappers. Oscar®-winner for Best Original Song, this gritty drama co-stars Kim Basinger, Brittany Murphy and Mekhi Phifer. Directed by Curtis Hanson; written by Scott Silver. (AC,AL,V)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:50)

Coffee Town

A website manager who works out of a local coffee house hatches a screwball plot with his two pals to stop the joint from being turned into a lounge. Starring Glenn Howerton, Steve Little, Ben Schwartz, with Adrianne Palicki and Josh Groban. Written and directed by Brad Copeland. (AC,AL,MV)(TV14/V,L,D)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:27)

The General's Daughter

When a female Army officer--and daughter of a respected general--is brutally murdered on a military base, investigators are assigned to solve the case as quickly and quietly as possible. What they find is a kinky, labyrinthine mystery and a slew of suspects with plenty to hide. John Travolta, Madeleine Stowe, James Cromwell, Timothy Hutton, Clarence Williams III and James Woods star in this suspenseful thriller. Directed by Simon West; screenplay by Christopher Bertolini and William Goldman, based on the novel by Nelson DeMille. (AC,AL,N,RP,V)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:56)

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

The rude and crude animated TV series comes to the big screen in this gleefully twisted musical comedy. After the foul-mouthed, pint-sized kids of South Park, Colorado sneak into an R-rated movie, it warps their fragile little minds. So their parents decide to declare war on the country that produced the movie—Canada! Directed by Trey Parker; written by Trey Parker & Matt Stone and Pam Brady. (AC,GL,V)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:21)

Woo

Jada Pinkett Smith is Woo, a sassy party girl looking for Mr. Right who agrees to go on a blind date with a nerdy law clerk (Tommy Davidson) after a psychic tells her she’s about to meet her true love. What ensues is a wild and wacky night of comical misadventures as the irrepressible Woo takes her shy date on a madcap tour of Big Apple night spots. Co-starring Dave Chappelle, Paula Jai Parker, LL Cool J, Darrel Heath and Duane Martin. Directed by Daisy V.S. Mayer; written by David C. Johnson. (AC,AL,MV,N)(R)(CC)(STER)(Esp)(HD) (1:25)

The World's End

Twenty years after failing to complete the "Golden Mile" (one pint of beer in each of 13 pubs in their hometown), five former high-school friends reunite for another go at completing the bar crawl in this "highly enjoyable" (Variety) horror-comedy from the makers of "Shaun of the Dead." The beers go down smooth, but things quickly get rough when they discover the local population has been taken over by otherworldly creatures. Their only hope: get to the World's End, the 13th and final stop on their epic boozing circuit. Starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Paddy Considine, Martin Freeman, Eddie Marsan and Rosamund Pike. Directed by Edgar Wright; written by Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright. (AC,AL,V)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:49)

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Ace Ventura, Pet Detective

The Miami Dolphins' beloved mascot, Snowflake, is missing! But don’t worry...Ace Ventura is on the case! Comedy superstar Jim Carrey stars as Ace, whose biggest jobs so far have been missing cats and dogs. And he’s got his hands doubly full when the Dolphins' star quarterback Dan Marino is kidnapped, too! Co-starring Sean Young, Courteney Cox, Tone Loc and Dan Marino. Directed by Tom Shadyac; screenplay by Jack Bernstein and Tom Shadyac & Jim Carrey, story by Jack Bernstein. (AC,AL,BN,V)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:26)

American Beauty

"I’ll be dead in a year," says Lester Burnham (played by Kevin Spacey), a middle-aged man who is about to rebel against everything that holds him down in his life—his age, his wife (Annette Bening), his job, even his body. Inspired by his lust for his teenage daughter’s sexy friend, Lester quits his job, starts working out, buys the car he’s always wanted, puts his cheating wife in her place...and finally starts to live again. Thora Birch, Allison Janney, Peter Gallagher, Mena Suvari, Wes Bentley and Chris Cooper co-star. Winner of five 1999 Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Actor (Spacey), Director (Sam Mendes), Original Screenplay (Alan Ball) and Cinematography. "A flat-out masterpiece" (New York Post). Directed by Sam Mendes; screenplay by Alan Ball. (AC,AL,N,V)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (2:02)

Arlington Road

Imagine realizing that your next-door neighbor in your safe, suburban neighborhood is a cold-blooded terrorist. For Michael Faraday (Jeff Bridges), the horror is all too real in this gripping paranoid thriller. After saving the life of a young boy, Michael is befriended by the child’s grateful parents Oliver and Cheryl Lang (Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack)—a seemingly all-American couple who may not be who they claim to be. Hope Davis, Robert Gossett and Mason Gamble co-star in this bone-chilling picture. Directed by Mark Pellington; written by Ehren Kruger. (AC,AL,V)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:58)

Bee Season

A gifted speller from a dysfunctional family is coached to compete in bees by her Kabbalah-influenced father in this drama based on the best-selling novel. Eliza is the school-age daughter of Saul (Richard Gere), a religious studies professor whose marriage has become strained amidst other family troubles. But Eliza is a natural speller, and Saul believes he can coach his little girl to a championship bee by infusing a little Kabbalah wisdom into her training. Can her talent win her the title while renewing the family’s bond? Juliette Binoche, Flora Cross and Max Minghella co-star. Directed by Scott McGehee & David Siegel. Screenplay by Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal, based upon the novel by Myla Goldberg. (AC,AL)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:44)

Before Sunset

A young American man and a French woman who shared a brief but electrifying night of conversation and romance are reunited for a day in this heartfelt sequel to Before Sunrise. In the decade since his magical night with the lovely Celine (Delpy), Jesse Wallace (Hawke) has become a successful author. In a Paris bookstore to do a signing, Jesse is stunned to see Celine. Walking through the city with only a few hours to spare, they recall their memorable night, reveal why they never met as planned six months after it...and discuss their present relationships and how they’ve changed. Did they lose a chance for true love—or was their time just a moment of fancy in the lives of two young romantics? Written and directed by Richard Linklater. (AC,AL)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:20)

Big Daddy

Sonny Koufax is a 32-year-old slacker whose easygoing existence is shattered after his girlfriend Vanessa announces she wants to rethink their relationship. When a little boy shows up claiming to be his roommate’s illegitimate child, Sonny sees a way back into Vanessa’s heart...by becoming a responsible parent! But the question soon becomes who’s the adult and who’s the child as the pair engage in hilarious hijinx in this comedy blockbuster. With Joey Lauren Adams, Jon Stewart, Rob Schneider, Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse and Leslie Mann. Directed by Dennis Dugan; screenplay by Steve Franks, Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler, story by Steve Franks. (AC,AL,MV)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:33)

Big Fat Liar

Jason Shepherd has a habit of telling tall tales, so when the teen claims that he lost his class paper and it was found by a movie producer who turned it into a hit movie, no one believes him. To get some big time payback against the Hollywood big shot, Jason and his best friend set out on a cross country trip to L.A. filled with slapstick action and comic adventures. Starring Frankie Muniz, Paul Giamatti, Amanda Bynes, Amanda Detmer, Donald Faison and Lee Majors. Directed by Shawn Levy; screenplay by Dan Schneider, story by Dan Schneider & Brian Robbins. (AC,AL,MV)(PG)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:28)

Blue Streak

Diamonds are forever causing problems for wisecracking safecracker Martin Lawrence in this riotous adventure-comedy. When a heist goes bad, Lawrence hides the booty—a rock worth $18 million—in a building’s air vent before being apprehended. Paroled two years later, he returns for the jewel, only to discover that the place where he has hidden it is now a police station! The crook masquerades as a lawman in an effort to reclaim the stolen diamond...and unleashes a variety of wild escapades. Luke Wilson, Dave Chappelle, Peter Greene, Nicole Ari Parker and William Forsythe co-star. Directed by Les Mayfield; screenplay by Steve Carpenter, story by Michael Berry & John Blumenthal. (AC,AL,V)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:34)

Chill Factor

A diner employee and a hapless ice-cream delivery man are thrown together when a dying scientist leaves a chemical bomb in their care. Not a problem...except that the frosty weapon will blow if it reaches a temperature of 49 degrees Fahrenheit! With nasty villains on their tails, the pair race to bring the bomb to a military base, but can they do it without killing each other first? Cuba Gooding Jr., Skeet Ulrich, Peter Firth and David Paymer star in this ultra-cool thriller. Directed by Hugh Johnson; written by Drew Gitlin & Mike Cheda. (AL,V)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:42)

Con Air

After serving eight years in the slammer, unjustly imprisoned Cameron Poe just wants to stay out of trouble and go home to see his wife and young daughter. But what’s an ex-Army ranger to do when the transport plane he’s on is skyjacked by a motley crew of the most dangerous criminals in America, led by vicious mastermind Cyrus 'The Virus' Grissom? Nicolas Cage stars in this high-octane action thriller with John Cusack, John Malkovich, Steve Buscemi, Ving Rhames, Colm Meaney, Mykelti Williamson and Rachel Ticotin. Directed by Simon West; written by Scott Rosenberg. (AL,V)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:55)

Crazy in Alabama

It’s a big summer for an Alabama boy named Peejoe. His aunt Lucille swings through town on her way to Hollywood, toting along her abusive husband’s head in a hatbox. And a challenge to racial segregation leads to a tragedy that most of the locals would like to ignore. Peejoe finds himself in a pivotal role, taking the side of freedom on all levels, and at any cost. Melanie Griffith stars as the free-spirited Lucille in this "winning entertainment" (The Hollywood Reporter). With David Morse, Lucas Black, Cathy Moriarty, Meat Loaf Aday, Rod Steiger. Directed by Antonio Banderas; screenplay by Mark Childress, based on the novel by Mark Childress. (AC,AL,V)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:52)

The Dark Knight Rises

Gotham City has been brought to its knees by the most sinister villain to ever walk its streets...and its only hope is at rock bottom. Director Christopher Nolan completes his masterful trilogy with this "exhilarating" (Variety) finale that finds Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) a virtual recluse and physical wreck. When the evil Bane lays siege to the city, Bruce must resurrect his alter-ego, Batman, and find a way to stop his diabolical plan with the aid of a seductive cat burglar and a savvy street cop. Co-starring Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Marion Cotillard, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Morgan Freeman. Directed by Christopher Nolan; screenplay by Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan, story by Christopher Nolan & David S. Goyer, based upon Batman characters created by Bob Kane and published by DC Comics. (AC,V)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (2:44)

The Devil's Advocate

In this supernatural thriller, hotshot New York lawyer Keanu Reeves accepts a deal for endless success from diabolical attorney Al Pacino—but finds that temptation exacts a steep price. The eternal battle between good and evil rages anew, complete with human demons and wild special effects. With Charlize Theron, Jeffrey Jones, Judith Ivey, Craig T. Nelson. Directed by Taylor Hackford; screenplay by Jonathan Lemkin and Tony Gilroy, based on the novel by Andrew Neiderman. (AC,AL,N,V)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (2:24)

Die Another Day

Pierce Brosnan plays James Bond for the fourth and final time in this action-packed entry in the series. This time, the suave '007' discovers that a North Korean terrorist is in league with a British industrialist who is developing a space weapon that could literally carve up Earth into little pieces. Halle Berry steams things up as a sultry American agent named Jinx. Co-starring Toby Stephens, Rosamund Pike, Rick Yune, John Cleese and Judi Dench as "M." Directed by Lee Tamahori; screenplay by Neal Purvis Robert Wade. JAMES BOND, 007, 007 Gun Symbol Logo and all other James Bond related trademarks TM Danjaq, LLC . All Rights Reserved. (AC,AL,BN,V)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (2:12)

Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

A bombardment of laughs ensues when the misfit members of a failing health club enter a $50,000 dodgeball challenge in an effort to save the business in this hilarious underdog comedy. Vince Vaughn plays Peter La Fleur, owner of the dilapidated Average Joe’s gym that’s about to be shut down. The foreclosure can’t come too soon for White Goodman (Ben Stiller) who wants to turn the place into a parking lot for his ultra-modern Globo Gym. When Peter hears of the big-money dodgeball tournament in Las Vegas, he sees his chance to save his club. A pretty attorney (Christine Taylor) and a wrench-throwing coach (Rip Torn) help him get the hapless squad in shape...but will they be able to win the competition with White and his buff battalion standing in the way? Written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. (AC,AL,MV)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:32)

Doom

An elite military unit is sent to battle bloodthirsty mutants after a genetic experiment runs amok at an outpost on Mars in this film based on the best-selling computer game. Led by the authoritarian Sarge, the Rapid Response Tactical Squad must investigate the dark and grimy catacombs of the underground settlement on the red planet while withstanding a barrage of monstrous attacks that lets them know just who are the hunters...and who is the prey! Starring Karl Urban, Rosamund Pike, Raz Adoti, and The Rock. Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak; story by David Callaham; screenplay by David Callaham and Wesley Strick. (AC,AL,BN,V)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:45)

Dragonfly

Kevin Costner stars in this supernatural mystery about grief-stricken doctor Joe Darrow, whose pregnant wife is killed in a bus crash while performing relief work in the Venezuelan jungle. But when strange events start happening and patients who have had near-death experiences begin delivering messages to him, Joe is convinced that his late wife is trying to contact him, leading to a shocking discovery. Co-starring Joe Morton, Ron Rifkin, Linda Hunt and Kathy Bates. Directed by Tom Shadyac; screenplay by David Seltzer and Brandon Camp & Mike Thompson, story by Brandon Camp & Mike Thompson. (AC,AL,BN,V)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:44)

Dream House

A couple’s idyllic new dwelling harbors nightmarish secrets in this twist-filled psychological thriller. Daniel Craig stars as a Manhattan book editor who moves with his wife and two little girls to the lovely suburban estate to write his first novel. But their suburban bliss is shattered by nighttime visitors and the discovery that a family was slaughtered in the house five years earlier. Now Craig must put the supernatural pieces of an increasingly frightening mystery together to learn the truth in this creepy tale. Naomi Watts, Rachel Weisz, Marton Csokas and Elias Koteas co-star. Directed by Jim Sheridan; written by David Loucka. (AC,AL,MV)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:32)

Ed

The country goes bananas for a chimp that takes the baseball world by storm in this family comedy. Jack Cooper (Matt LeBlanc) is a highly touted pitching prospect in the minor leagues whose struggling team needs some new life. Enter Ed: the team’s new chimpanzee mascot (and Jack’s roommate) whose surprising skills on the diamond are just the inspiration the team needs! Jayne Brook, Bill Cobbs and Jack Warden add to the monkey business. Directed by Bill Couturie; screenplay by David Mickey Evans; story by Ken Richards and Janus Cercone. (MV)(PG)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:34)

The Family Stone

A culture clash is gift-wrapped for the holidays when a tightly wound New York City career woman heads to New England to spend Christmas with her boyfriend and his free-spirited family in this comedy-drama. Everett Stone is bringing his fiancee Meredith home to meet his wacky, bohemian Stone clan. But the neurotic and uptight Meredith’s habit of saying and doing the wrong thing leaves the festivities in peril...until her charming sister arrives to save the day. Claire Danes, Diane Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Dermot Mulroney, Craig T. Nelson, Sarah Jessica Parker and Luke Wilson head up a strong ensemble cast. Written and directed by Thomas Bezucha. (AC,AL)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:43)

Far From Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog

A shipwrecked boy and his dog face the Canadian wilderness together in this exciting family adventure. Washed ashore after a storm that capsized his father’s boat, 14-year-old Angus and his pet head for civilization—a three-week trek over some of the roughest country in North America. Starring Bruce Davison, Mimi Rogers, Jesse Bradford and Tom Bower. Written and directed by Phillip Borsos. (MV)(PG)(CC)(STER)(Esp)(HD) (1:21)

Fever Pitch

Workaholic businesswoman Drew Barrymore falls for kind-hearted schoolteacher Jimmy Fallon one winter, only to discover in the spring that he is a fanatical Boston Red Sox fan whose obsession knows no bounds. Directed by the Farrelly brothers (There's Something About Mary), this romantic comedy-set during the miraculous 2004 Red Sox season-is the funny, sweet tale of a young “Sawx” fan who must learn to balance his love for the game with his love for his disheartened girlfriend. Directed by Peter Farrelly & Bobby Farrelly; screenplay by Lowell Ganz & Babaloo Mandel (Robots). Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. (AC,AL)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:43)

Fight Club

"Rarely has a film been so keyed into its time" (Variety). Brad Pitt and Edward Norton star in this daring, controversial tale that provides a shocking, futuristic look at a violent revolt against capitalism and corporate culture. The story begins with a nameless narrator (Norton) describing how he cured his insomnia by attending support-group meetings. Things really start clicking for him when he meets Tyler Durden (Pitt), a charismatic soap salesman who sidelines as an amateur saboteur. After a night of drinking, the two start Fight Club—a secret underground group whose members engage in fistfights to alleviate their pain. When the club grows frighteningly out of control and stretches into far more destructive activities, Norton takes a stand against the maniacal Durden...and learns some shocking truths about himself. "Deeply unsettling" (The Hollywood Reporter). Also with Helena Bonham Carter, Meat Loaf Aday and Jared Leto. Directed by David Fincher; screenplay by Jim Uhls, based on the novel by Chuck Palahniuk. (AC,AL,GV,N)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (2:19)

The First Wives Club

Three of Hollywood’s funniest ladies are delectable as scorned wives gleefully taking on their exes in a battle of the sexes, ’90s-style. Revenge is riotously sweet as the witchy trio sets out to do in the hubbies who done them wrong. A “highly enjoyable film romp” (Variety) sparked by three comic divas in their prime. With Dan Hedaya, Stockard Channing, Maggie Smith, James Naughton and Sarah Jessica Parker. (AC,AL)(PG)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:42)

Flags of Our Fathers

“Powerful” (Variety). Clint Eastwood’s acclaimed World War II saga chronicles the lives of several Marines who fought in the battle for Iwo Jima—and who planted the U.S. flag in a moment that was captured in the famous photograph that inspired the nation. On the rocky Japanese island, one of the bloodiest battles of the war was fought over the course of a month; thousands of lives were ended. But for the three surviving men who planted that famous flag, it was the beginning of a whirlwind of fleeting fame that ended as quickly as it began—and left them alone to pick up the pieces. Ryan Phillippe, Jesse Bradford and Adam Beach star. Directed by Clint Eastwood, screenplay by William Broyles, Jr. and Paul Haggis, based on the book by James Bradley with Ron Powers. (AC,AL,GV)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (2:12)

For a Good Time, Call...

Prudish good girl Lauren and outrageous wild child Katie could not like each other less. But when financial circumstances push them into becoming roommmates, the duo finds an unexpected connection--and friendship--in a refreshing endeavor together: a phone-sex line! "Well worth a ring" (). Starring Ari Graynor, Lauren Anne Miller with Mark Webber and Justin Long. Directed by Jamie Travis; written by Katie Anne Naylon & Lauren Anne Miller. (AC,AL)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:25)

The Game

What do you give the man who has everything? For super-rich San Francisco investment banker Michael Douglas, "The Game" seems like the ideal outlet. But the mysterious, "life-changing" gift from his brother (Sean Penn) quickly takes on a menacing tone that leaves him guessing what is real and what is not...and desperate for a way out. "An unsettling, paranoia-inducing suspenser" (Variety). Co-starring James Rebhorn, Deborah Kara Unger, Peter Donat, Carroll Baker and Armin Mueller-Stahl. Directed by David Fincher; written by John Brancato & Michael Ferris. (AC,AL,V)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (2:09)

Getaway

Washed-up race car driver Brent Magna finds himself in a race against time to save his abducted wife in this heart-pounding thriller. Told to commandeer a souped-up Mustang outfitted with surveillance cameras by an anonymous voice on his cell phone, Magna (Ethan Hawke) is ordered to perform a series of dangerous tasks—or his wife will die. Co-starring Selena Gomez, Jon Voight, Rebecca Budig, Bruce Payne. Directed by Courtney Solomon; written by Sean Finegan & Gregg Maxwell Parker. (AL,V)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:30)

GoldenEye

When an MI6 agent turns rogue and hijacks a Russian nuclear space weapon, only one man can stop him: Bond...James Bond. Pierce Brosnan made his debut as '007' in this stylish, globe-hopping adventure, replete with eye-popping stunts, a bevy of sexy babes and Bond’s classic Aston Martin back in action. With Sean Bean, Izabella Scorupco, Famke Janssen and Joe Don Baker. Directed by Martin Campbell; screenplay by Jeffrey Caine and Bruce Feirstein, story by Michael France. JAMES BOND, 007, 007 Gun Symbol Logo and all other James Bond related trademarks TM Danjaq, LLC . All Rights Reserved. (AC,V)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (2:10)

A Good Day to Die Hard

Bruce Willis takes his ever-tough, crime-fighting alter-ego John McClane all the way to Russia in this fifth thrilling installment in the "Die Hard" series. This time, McClane heads to Moscow for a little father-estranged son bonding...and a lot of explosive action. Jai Courtney co-stars as the younger McClane who partners up with his super-cop dad to take down a wealthy gangster with political aspirations and nuclear capabilities. Sebastian Koch, Rasha Bukvic, Cole Hauser co-star. Directed by John Moore; written by Skip Woods. (AC,AL,V)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:38)

Grandma's Boy

A 35-year-old video-game tester faces a major image challenge after he’s forced to move in with his grandmother and her two silver-haired pals in this bawdy comedy executive produced by Adam Sandler. Alex is the slacker whose status as a ladies' man at his company is highly debatable—especially after an incident involving an action figure. But things really go haywire when rent troubles send him to live with his grandmother and her two wacky friends! Linda Cardellini (TV’s ER) and Allen Covert star. Also with Peter Dante, Shirley Jones, Shirley Knight, Joel David Moore, Kevin Nealon, Doris Roberts and Nick Swardson. Directed by Nicholaus Goossen; screenplay by Barry Wernick, Allen Covert, Nick Swardson. (AC,AL,N)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:34)

Gravity

Winner of 7 Academy Awards®, including Best Director (Alfonso Cuaron)! Sandra Bullock is riveting in an Oscar®-nominated performance as an astronaut stranded in space. When debris from a destroyed satellite riddles the space shuttle, Bullock and space-walking partner George Clooney find themselves drifting alone in space...with their hopes for survival fading with every breath they take. This "white-knuckle space odyssey restores a sense of wonder, terror and possibility to the big screen" (Variety). Directed by Alfonso Cuaron; written by Alfonso Cuaron & Jonas Cuaron. (AL,MV)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:31)

The Great Gatsby

Leonardo DiCaprio brings "Gatsby" to new life in this stylish, colorful adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s literary classic. Set in a decadent Long Island of the Roaring '20s, the film injects a stunning visual electricity to Fitzgerald’s tale that follows the entanglements of various residents of a small North Shore town as seen by a young bond salesman who rents a house next door to mysterious tycoon Jay Gatsby. Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, Isla Fisher and Jason Clarke co-star in this "visual treat" (We Got This Covered). Directed by Baz Luhrmann; screenplay by Baz Luhrmann & Craig Pearce, based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. (AC,AL,BN,MV)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (2:22)

The Hangover Part III

The Wolf Pack is back for another debauched go-round in this outrageous comedy sequel that takes them to Tijuana and back. This time, Phil, Stu, Doug and Alan run afoul of a crime boss who needs their help to catch their Chinese gangster pal Mr. Chow. With the thug holding Doug as collateral, the others have no choice but to find Chow--a mission that goes spectacularly and hilariously awry. Starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Ken Jeong, Heather Graham, Jeffrey Tambor with Justin Bartha and John Goodman. Directed by Todd Phillips; written by Todd Phillips & Craig Mazin. (AC,AL,N,V)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:40)

The Heat

Sandra Bullock is a straight-laced FBI agent who is forced to partner with foul-mouthed Boston cop Melissa McCarthy in this raucous comedy hit. With only the mutual mission of putting away a sadistic drug dealer connecting them, this pair of opposites attract nothing but gut-busting laughs in this riotous film that turns the "buddy cop" genre on its ear. Demian Bichir, Marlon Wayans and Michael Rapaport co-star. "Prepare for some hilarious laugh enforcement" (UTV). Directed by Paul Feig; written by Katie Dippold. (AC,AL,V)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:57)

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Return to Middle Earth in this thrilling first adventure in Peter Jackson's prequel trilogy to "The Lord of the Rings." Based on J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved novel, "The Hobbit" follows a young Bilbo Baggins on his first adventure away from the Shire. Sent by Gandalf the wizard to face the evil dragon Smaug, Bilbo is joined by a group of dwarves in his quest that puts him in the path of danger at every step--and on a collision course with Gollum and the all-powerful ring. Nominated for three Oscars(®, including Best Visual Effects. Starring Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, James Nesbitt, Ken Stott with Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood and Andy Serkis as 'Gollum.' Directed by Peter Jackson; screenplay by Fran Walsh & Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson & Guillermo del Toro, based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. (AC,V)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (2:50)

Hot Fuzz

From the team that created gutbusting laughs from flesh-eating zombies in Shaun of the Dead comes this hilarious send-up of buddy-cop movies. Police officer Nicholas Angel is so good at his work, he makes the rest of the force—from top to bottom—look bad. Their solution? Promote him and ship him off to a remote village. Partnered with his new department Inspector’s bumbling son Danny, Angel soon finds himself on a comical hunt for a devious killer in a Grim Reaper costume. The result is a wildly over-the-top laughfest filled with blazing action and gutbusting slapstick. Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Jim Broadbent star. Directed by Edgar Wright; written by Edgar Wright & Simon Pegg. (AC,AL,GV)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (2:01)

In Her Shoes

Two sisters who have only one thing in common—their shoe size—have a falling out that leads both in surprising new directions in this Curtis Hanson (L.A. Confidential) film. Cameron Diaz and Toni Collette star as the sisters, Maggie and Rose, who are polar opposites—Maggie is an aimless party girl who has always gotten by on her looks while Rose is a buttoned-down lawyer who struggles with her weight. When Maggie beds Rose’s boss/boyfriend, the pair have a blowup that leads them on separate soul-searching journeys. It is only through their discovery of a grandmother (Shirley MacLaine) they never knew existed that the pair begin to find a common ground. Mark Feuerstein co-stars. Directed by Curtis Hanson, based upon the novel by Jennifer Weiner, screenplay by Susannah Grant. (AC,AL)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (2:10)

The Internship

Call them "Google Crashers"! "Wedding Crashers" co-stars Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson reteam for this raucous comedy as a pair of downsized watch salesmen who enter the internship program at Google. Hoping to land permanent positions with the search engine giant, the duo injects their old-school tactics and ideals into a youth-infused environment. The result: big-time laughs with a lot of heart. Rose Byrne and Max Minghella co-star. Directed by Shawn Levy; story by Vince Vaughn, screenplay by Vince Vaughn and Jared Stern. (AC,AL,MV,N)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:59)

Jakob the Liar

In this moving film set during World War II, Jakob, a man sequestered in the Jewish ghetto of Lodz, Poland, is taken to Nazi headquarters, where he accidentally overhears that the war may be drawing to a close, with a German defeat. When the information leaks out, his neighbors suspect that Jakob has a secret radio, and Jakob realizes that he has the opportunity to help his community survive through made-up broadcasts—providing a ray of hope in dramatic contrast with the horror and danger around him. With Alan Arkin, Bob Balaban, Michael Jeter, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Liev Schreiber. Directed by Peter Kassovitz; screenplay by Peter Kassovitz and Didier Decoin. (AC,V)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (2:00)

Just Looking

Seinfeld star Jason Alexander makes his directorial debut with this nostalgic coming-of-age comedy set in 1955 New York City. Lenny (Ryan Merriman) is a typical Jewish teen from the Bronx. When his mom and stepdad ship Lenny off to Queens to spend his vacation with his aunt and her grocer husband, it turns into the summer of sex! Together, with another boy and two young girls, the very curious Lenny forms a "Sex Club" that is all talk and very little action...until Lenny sets his sights—and his binoculars—on a sexy former underwear model (Gretchen Mol). With Amy Braverman, Peter Onorati. "Intelligent and quietly emotional" (Variety). (AC,AL,BN)(R)(CC)(DSS)(Esp)(HD) (1:41)

Just My Luck

When a luck-blessed girl kisses a luck-deprived boy, fate reverses itself in this comedy starring Lindsay Lohan. Ashley (Lohan) has always had amazingly good luck in everything, from her career to the weather. But when she kisses accident-prone sad sack Jake (Chris Pine) at a party, suddenly things change: Jake’s life takes off, and Ashley’s goes down the tubes! The two are drawn to each other...but will their fates allow them to come together? With Faizon Love, Missi Pyle and the band McFly. Directed by Donald Petrie; story by Jonathan Bernstein & Mark Blackwell & James Greer and I. Marlene King; screenplay by I. Marlene King and Amy B. Harris. (MV)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:43)

Kicking & Screaming

A vitamin salesman and his ultra-competitive father take their family rivalry to the soccer field as opposing coaches in this comedy. Phil Weston (Will Ferrell) is a good-natured guy, but when his overly combative dad Buck (Robert Duvall)—the coach of a top little league soccer team—trades Phil's 10-year-old son to another team, he decides to take action. With two young Italian stars on the field, former NFL coach Mike Ditka at his side, and a newfound love of coffee, Phil takes the reins of the league's worst team and aims to win the championship-while taking his father's ego down a notch in the process! Kate Walsh (TV's Grey's Anatomy), Dylan McLaughlin and Josh Hutcherson co-star. Directed by Jesse Dylan (American Wedding); written by Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick. (MV)(PG)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:35)

Killer Joe

A dimwitted trailer-trash family sets out to assuage their financial woes by arranging a murder-for-insurance scheme with an icy cool hit man in this notorious film that Roger Ebert described as "expertly directed, flawlessly cast and written with merciless black humor." Matthew McConaughey stars as the steely Killer Joe whose murderous contract with the Smith family takes a series of bizarrely comic and violent turns. Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Gina Gershon and Thomas Haden Church co-star. Directed by William Friedkin ("The Exorcist"); screenplay by Tracy Letts, based on the play written by Tracy Letts. (AC,AL,GV,N)(TVMA/V,S,L)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:43)

Limbo

A tentative middle-aged romance turns into a primal struggle to survive in this unusual film written and directed by John Sayles (Eight Men Out). In Juneau, Alaska, Donna, a lounge singer with a past and a self-destructive teenage daughter, meets a fisherman named Joe. The trio go out on a boat trip with Joe’s brother, who, it turns out, is being hunted by some very dangerous thugs. In their struggle to get away, the makeshift family is stranded on an island, where they must survive both the Alaskan wilderness and their enemies. With Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, David Strathairn, Vanessa Martinez, Carey Siemaszko and Kris Kristofferson. Directed by John Sayles; screenplay by John Sayles. (AC,AL,V)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (2:07)

Love Wrecked

Amanda Bynes is a sweet beach resort employee who gets stranded with the pop star of her dreams in this entertaining teen comedy. Jenny (Bynes) has always had a huge crush on heartthrob singer Jason Masters (Chris Carmack), but when the pair winds up shipwrecked together, it’s the perfect opportunity for romance to bloom...even though Jenny realizes their deserted island is actually connected to the resort! Co-starring Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Jonathan Bennett, Joey Kern, Alfonso Ribeiro, Kathy Griffin, Susan Duerden and Fred Willard star. Directed by Randal Kleiser; written by Stephen Langford. (AC)(PG)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:27)

The Lovely Bones

Susie Salmon has a story to tell...about her family...her life...and her murder. Based on the acclaimed bestseller and directed by Oscar®-winner Peter Jackson (the Lord of the Rings trilogy), this stirring tale is told by Susie, a dead 14-year-old girl who watches her devastated family and friends from a dreamlike world between heaven and earth—while they struggle to solve her disappearance and cope with the tragedy. Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Michael Imperioli and Saoirse Ronan star. Directed by Peter Jackson; based on the novel by Alice Sebold, screenplay by Fran Walsh & Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson. (AC,AL,MV)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (2:16)

Madagascar

The call of the wild prompts a zebra to try an escape from the comfy confines of his zoo, but winds up getting him and his pals crated off to the jungle in this animated comedy. Marty the zebra and his fellow four-legged friends-Alex the lion, Melman the hypochondriac giraffe, and Gloria the sassy hippo-are the pampered star attractions at New York's Central Park Zoo. But Marty's ill-fated escape effort turns into a wild adventure that lands the four of them in exotic Madagascar, a place that quickly reminds them just how good they had it back at the zoo! It's up to their Manhattan street smarts and an elite penguin military unit to get them home. The all-star voice cast includes Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer and Andy Richter. Directed by Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath; screenplay by Mark Burton & Billy Frolick, Eric Darnell & Tom McGrath. (MV)(PG)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:26)

Mama

A mother's love reaches from beyond the grave in this chilling old-school ghost story that "delivers good old-fashioned scares" (Urban Cinefile). Lost in the wild five years earlier, two little sisters are found and taken in by their uncle and his girlfriend. But as the girls struggle to adjust, they come to realize that the matronly force that helped them survive their ordeal has followed them into their new home...and will stop at nothing to get them back. Two-time Oscar®-nominee Jessica Chastain ("Zero Dark Thirty," "The Help") stars. Also with Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (HBO's "Game of Thrones"), Megan Charpentier, Isabelle Nelisse, Daniel Kash, Julia Chantrey. Directed by Andres Muschietti; screenplay by Neil Cross, Andres Muschietti & Barbara Muschietti. (AC,MV)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:40)

Natural Born Killers

An outlaw couple blast their way across the country—and into media superstardom—in director Oliver Stone’s violent, over-the-top look at violence and the media in America. Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis play Mickey and Mallory, who kill for the fun of it...and for the notoriety it brings them. Robert Downey Jr. plays a tabloid TV show host, who’s only too willing to make stars out of the young killers. With Tommy Lee Jones, Tom Sizemore and Rodney Dangerfield. “Quite possibly the most hallucinatory and anarchic picture made at a major Hollywood studio in at least 20 years...Oliver Stone’s most exciting work to date” (Variety). Directed by Oliver Stone; screenplay by David Veloz, Richard Rutowski, Oliver Stone, from a story by Quentin Tarantino. (AC,AL,BN,GV)(R)(CC)(STER)(Esp)(HD) (1:59)

A Night at the Roxbury

Baby don't hurt me! The hilariously uncool Butabi brothers from "Saturday Night Live" come to the big screen in this goofy cult comedy. Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan play the head-bobbing, dim-witted, disco-loving losers who manage to get into the trendy Roxbury club after a chance run-in with their hero—"21 Jump Street"’s Richard Grieco—only to meet a pair of gold-diggers who think that they’re rich! Dan Hedaya and Molly Shannon co-star. Directed by John Fortenberry; written by Steve Koren and Will Ferrell & Chris Kattan. (AC,AL,MV)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:22)

Outbreak

A lethal virus has wiped out an African village. Now it’s broken out in a small California town. If it isn’t stopped, it could devastate America...and the world. Dustin Hoffman stars in this tense techno-thriller as the leader of a team of dedicated scientists battling the virus—and the U.S. government bigwigs who want the organism’s existence kept secret at any cost. Co-starring Rene Russo, Morgan Freeman, Cuba Gooding Jr., Patrick Dempsey with Donald Sutherland and Kevin Spacey. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen; written by Laurence Dworet & Robert Roy Pool. (AL,V)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (2:08)

Over the Hedge

Forest animals face off against encroaching suburbia in this endearing animated comedy based on the popular comic strip. Awakening from winter hibernation, the wild creatures discover they have new human neighbors who have separated their respective lairs with a large hedge. Enter wily raccoon RJ (voice of Bruce Willis)—who happens to owe a grumpy bear a large share of junk food—to lead a pack of fellow scavengers on a food-finding mission into the subdivision! With the voices of Garry Shandling, Steve Carell, William Shatner, Wanda Sykes and Nick Nolte. Directed by Tim Johnson, Karey Kirkpatrick; based on characters created by Michael Fry and T. Lewis; screenplay by Len Blum and Lorne Cameron & David Hoselton and Karey Kirkpatrick. (MV)(PG)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:23)

Payback

Mel Gibson takes revenge to new heights--and leaves epic destruction in his wake--in this entertaining remake of the 1967 Lee Marvin classic "Point Blank." Double-crossed and left for his dead by his scheming partner (Gregg Henry), Mel returns to rain a hell-storm of vengeance on Henry and the crime syndicate that took his $70,000. Maria Bello and David Paymer co-star. Directed by Brian Helgeland; screenplay by Brian Helgeland and Terry Hayes, based on the novel "The Hunter" by Richard Stark. (AC,AL,V)(R)(CC)(STER)(Esp)(HD) (1:41)

The Perfect Man

High-school teen Hilary Duff concocts the ideal suitor for her perennially lovelorn (and nomadic) single mom in this engaging romantic comedy. Heather Locklear co-stars as Jean Hamilton, a single mother of two who follows a chronic pattern of falling in love, getting hurt and then moving her kids--16-year-old Holly (Duff) and 7-year-old Zoe--to a new city. Living in Brooklyn following her mother's latest heartbreak, Holly finally begins to feel at home...until her mom starts seeing another potential loser. There's only one thing for the enterprising teen to do: she makes up an ultra-romantic “secret admirer” with the help of her best friend's handsome uncle (Chris Noth). Can the desperate Holly pull off the ruse before it's too late? Mike O'Malley, Ben Feldman and Aria Wallace co-star. Directed by Mark Rosman; screenplay by Gina Wendkos, from a story by Michael McQuown, Heather Robinson, Katherine Torpey. (AC)(PG)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:41)

Pitch Perfect

Prepare to experience the 'acca-awesome' in this inspiring and uproarious tale of a rebellious college freshman who finds herself through her university's a capella team. Beca (Anna Kendrick) has dreams of going West to pursue life as a professional dj, but she's stuck in Barden University, surrounded by an oddball collection of characters. It's not until she joins the Barden Belles that she discovers her singing voice. But can she bring her one-of-a-kind talent to the group and still be a team player? This entertaining comedy co-stars Skylar Astin, Rebel Wilson, Adam Devine, Anna Camp, Brittany Snow with John Michael Higgins and Elizabeth Banks. Directed by Jason Moore; screenplay by Kay Cannon, based on the book by Mickey Rapkin. (AC,AL,MV)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:52)

Pride & Prejudice

"A movie for the age, and a keeper for the ages" (Variety). Jane Austen’s epic period love story about five sisters and their search for husbands is brilliantly adapted in this “vivid” (Variety) cinematic rendering that was nominated for four 2005 Academy Awards®. Best Supporting Actress nominee Keira Knightley is luminous as Elizabeth, the second oldest of the quintet, whose fiery courtship with a handsome, but arrogant bachelor (Matthew Macfadyen) becomes the focus of the tale set in the late 18th century. Brenda Blethyn and Donald Sutherland co-star as the amusing parents of the five girls; also with Tom Hollander, Judi Dench, Rosamund Pike and Jena Malone. "Four stars...one of the most delightful and heartwarming adaptations made from Austen or anybody else" (Roger Ebert). Directed by Joe Wright; screenplay by Deborah Moggach, based on the novel by Jane Austen. (AC)(PG)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (2:08)

Revolutionary Road

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet reteam for the first time since Titanic in this critically acclaimed drama about a young couple’s crumbling marriage. It’s 1955 and Frank and April Wheeler (DiCaprio, Winslet) are a popular, good-looking suburbanite couple with two children. But their picture-perfect life hides a dark underbelly of unhappiness and infidelity that leads their marriage down an increasingly perilous road. Michael Shannon was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar® with his "breakthrough performance" (The L.A. Times) as an insightful mental patient. Kathryn Hahn, David Harbour and Kathy Bates star. Directed by Sam Mendes, based on a novel by Richard Yates, screenplay by Justin Haythe. (AC,AL,BN,MV)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:59)

The Ringer

An office screwball pretends to be a mentally challenged athlete in order to "fix" the Special Olympics in this raucous comedy. Johnny Knoxville stars as the incompetent but good-hearted Steve Barker, who—through a bizarre series of events—finds himself in need of money to help a former co-worker get his dismembered fingers reattached. His shady uncle (Brian Cox) concocts a devious plan: have Steve enter the Special Olympics and beat the odds-on favorite so they can win a big wager. Just one problem: Steve, a.k.a. "Jeffy," can barely keep up with his competitors! Katherine Heigl (TV's 'Grey’s Anatomy') co-stars as a pretty volunteer who captures "Jeffy's" heart. Directed by Barry W. Blaustein; screenplay by Ricky Blitt. (AC,AL)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:34)

Rock of Ages

A small-town girl (Julianne Hough) with big-town dreams of being a singer comes to Los Angeles in 1987. There, she falls for an aspiring rocker (Diego Boneta), who helps her get a job as a waitress at the Bourbon Room, a notorious club that the mayor’s uptight wife is trying to shut down. You’ll have nothin’ but a good time with the music of Def Leppard, Journey, Twisted Sister and more in this adaptation of the head-banging hit musical. The all-star cast includes Russell Brand, Paul Giamatti, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Malin Akerman, Mary J. Blige with Alec Baldwin and Tom Cruise. Directed by Adam Shankman; screenplay by Justin Theroux and Chris D’Arienzo and Allan Loeb, based on the musical ‘Rock of Ages’ written by Chris D’Arienzo. (AC,AL,MV)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (2:03)

The Sentinel

A traitor is plotting to assassinate the President of the United States...and he’s closer than anyone could imagine. Longtime Secret Service agent Pete Garrison (Michael Douglas) once took a bullet to save President Reagan. But some damning evidence—including the mysterious murder of a fellow agent—has Pete looking like the prime suspect in a scheme to kill the current President. With his former protege (Kiefer Sutherland) leading the manhunt to bring him in, Pete races to save the commander in chief and clear his name. Eva Longoria, Martin Donovan and Kim Basinger co-star. Directed by Clark Johnson; based on the novel by Gerald Petievich; screenplay by George Nolfi. (AC,AL,V)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:48)

She's the Man

Teen star Amanda Bynes turns Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night on its ear in this “spunky” (Variety) variation on the gender-bending comedy. Soccer star Viola Hastings (Bynes) is lost when her prep school eliminates its girls’ team. But when her twin brother sneaks off to London with his band, Viola transforms herself into a boy and takes his place on his school’s boys’ squad! Comical and romantic shenanigans ensue as Viola’s male alter ego lands her in a goal-scoring mess. Co-starring Channing Tatum, Laura Ramsey, Vinnie Jones, Robert Hoffman, Alex Breckenridge, with Julie Hagerty and David Cross. Directed by Andy Fickman; story by Ewan Leslie; screenplay by Ewan Leslie and Karen McCullah Lutz & Kirsten Smith. (AC,AL)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:45)

Simon Sez

Rainbow-haired Dennis Rodman jams big-time in this high-powered action-comedy. The former hoops star plays an Interpol agent whose mission to track a dangerous arms dealer quickly becomes tied in with a kidnapping scheme involving an old friend from the CIA. When Rodman discovers the plot is being engineered by the dealer he’s after, he decides to help his buddy, leading to a series of electrifying fight scenes. With Dane Cook, Ricky Harris, John Pinette and Filip Nikolitch. Directed by Kevin Elders; screenplay by Andrew Miller and Andrew Lowery, story by Moshe Diamant and Rudy Cohen. (AC,AL,V)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:26)

Spawn

From Todd McFarlane's epic comic book series comes this "moodily malevolent, anything-goes revenge fantasy" (Variety) that details the origins of the super-soldier turned hell-spawn. Killed by his own boss, Al Simmons--now the brutally disfigured Spawn--makes a deal with the Devil to return to the human world and see his wife...in exchange for leading the forces of darkness in conquering the world. Starring John Leguizamo, Michael Jai White, Martin Sheen, Theresa Randle with Nicol Williamson and D.B. Sweeney. Directed by Mark A.Z. Dippe; screenplay by Alan McElroy, screen story by Alan McElroy and Mark A.Z. Dippe. (AC,AL,V)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:39)

Talk to Me

Don Cheadle brings 1960s morning radio disc jockey Petey Greene back to the airwaves in this biographical film. Ralph Waldo “Petey” Greene livened up a prison with his candid personality behind a microphone while serving a stint in the 1960s. But when his unadulterated talk reached the ears of radio program director Dewey Hughes (Chiwetel Ejiofor), Petey Greene successfully pushed his way from prison DJ to morning man in D.C.’s major radio market, sparking station ratings and tuning in a generation of listeners to his dynamic broadcast during the difficult social times. Cedric the Entertainer, Taraji P. Henson, Mike Epps and Martin Sheen co-star. Directed by Kasi Lemmons, story by Michael Genet, screenplay by Michael Genet and Rick Famuyiwa. (AC,AL)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:58)

Thunderstruck

A teen's chance meeting with his idol, basketball star Kevin Durant, results in a mystical mix-up of hoops talent in this fun family comedy. The youth--whose court skills ranged from slim to none--suddenly starts pouring in the points while the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar begins shooting nothing but bricks! Kevin Durant, Taylor Gray, Brandon T. Jackson, Doc Shaw and Jim Belushi star in this "amusing confection" (Variety). Directed by John Whitesell; screenplay by Eric Champnella and Jeff Farley, story by Jeff Farley. (MV)(PG)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:34)

Tomorrow Never Dies

James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) teams up with a sexy Chinese superspy who has some mean martial-arts moves in order to thwart a megalomaniacal media tycoon’s insane plot to boost ratings and sell newspapers by pitting superpowers against each other and triggering World War III! Jonathan Pryce, Michelle Yeoh, Teri Hatcher, Joe Don Baker and Judi Dench co-star in this exciting '007' adventure. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode; written by Bruce Feirstein. JAMES BOND, 007, 007 Gun Symbol Logo and all other James Bond related trademarks TM Danjaq, LLC . All Rights Reserved. (AC,AL,BN,V)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:59)

Transporter 2

Driver-for-hire Frank Martin tackles a new job and a new set of villains using only his steely nerve and a high-performance Audi A8 in this action sequel that “starts off like a bat out of hell and never sags” (Variety). Jason Statham stars as the cool-as-ice ex-special-forces-op whose latest transporting job is basically a baby-sitting venture: he drives a wealthy couple’s six-year-old son back and forth to school. But when the boy is snatched in what appears to be a ransom scheme, Frank’s paternal instincts kick in—along with his lead foot—leading him on a hunt for the bad guys and to the discovery of a plot with far deadlier implications. Alessandro Gassman, Amber Valletta and Kate Nauta co-star, with Matthew Modine and Jason Flemyng, Keith David, Hunter Clary, Shannon Briggs and Francois Berleand. Directed by Louis Leterrier; written by Luc Besson & Robert Mark Kamen. (AC,AL,BN,V)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:28)

Trouble With the Curve

Clint Eastwood delivers a "vastly entertaining" (Variety) performance as a once-great baseball scout who finds his career suddenly undermined by age and modern thinking. With his eyesight faltering, ornery Gus Lobel (Eastwood) is forced to lean on his sharp, but sensitive daughter (Amy Adams) as he tries to make one final mark on the game he loves. Justin Timberlake and John Goodman co-star. Directed by Robert Lorenz; written by Randy Brown. (AC,AL,V)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:51)

Unleashed

Raised like an attack dog, he knows only one reality: pain--how to take it...and how to give it. Jet Li stars in this 'rousing' (Hollywood Reporter) martial-arts action film as Danny, the mindless enforcer for cold-blooded gangster Bart. Kept caged and collared until Bart needs him for extortion leverage, Danny lives a life of cruelty and violence until he finally manages to escape. Taken in by a blind piano tuner (Morgan Freeman) and his stepdaughter, Danny begins to experience kindness and compassion for the first time in his miserable life. But Bart isn't about to lose his most valuable asset without a fight, setting up a bone-smashing conclusion. Bob Hoskins, Kerry Condon co-star. Directed by Louis Leterrier; written by Luc Besson. (AC,AL,SC,V)(R)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:42)

A Very Brady Sequel

America’s favorite prime-time pack is back in all its ditzy glory. The one and only Brady bunch now find themselves smackdab in the middle of the stormy ’90s—but they never lose that sunny ’70s outlook. Not even in the face of bigamy, knavery, kidnapping and Zsa Zsa Gabor! A “highly entertaining”(Variety) comedy based on the classic TV show. With Shelley Long, Gary Cole and Tim Matheson. Directed by Arlene Sanford; screenplay by Harry Elfont & Deborah Kaplan and James Berg & Stan Zimmerman, story by Harry Elfont & Deborah Kaplan, based on characters created by Sherwood Schwartz. (AC,AL)(PG13)(CC)(DSS)(Esp)(HD) (1:30)

The Wedding Date

What's a girl to do when she has to attend a wedding in which the best man happens to be her ex-fiance who dumped her? Show up with the most handsome, charming and debonair guy she can find, of course. So what if he happens to be a hired escort? 'Will & Grace' star Debra Messing is Kat Ellis, a pretty British gal living in New York who faces the sordid task of returning to London for her sister's wedding, where she'll have to face her ex. Enter Nick (Dermot Mulroney), a male escort who poses as her boyfriend and provides all the answers at the low, low cost of $6,000 plus airfare (optional sex is extra). Amy Adams, Sarah Parish and Jeremy Sheffield co-star in this outrageous romantic comedy that promises to leave you laughing all the way to the altar. Directed by Clare Kilner; written by Dana Fox. (BN)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:29)

White Oleander

Alison Lohman stars as a teenage girl bounced through the foster care system during her mother’s incarceration for murder in this moving drama. Ingrid (Michelle Pfeiffer) poisons her lover and is sent to prison while her daughter Astrid (Lohman) is forced into the state’s foster care program. Shuffled through various foster parents including a born-again Christian, a former B-movie star and an eccentric Russian, Astrid is forced to grow up quickly in several families while she also attempts to keep her mother in her life. Based on the novel by Janet Fitch. Co-starring Robin Wright Penn and Renee Zellweger. Directed by Peter Kosminsky. (AC,AL,V)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:49)

The Wolverine

A battle-weary Wolverine faces a deadly threat--and his own demons--in Japan in this thrilling installment in the "Wolverine" series. Hugh Jackman reprises the starring role for the sixth time; this time the mutant X-man is summoned to Japan where a face from his past gets him to consider a trade: his immortality in exchange for mortality. The result leaves the haunted Wolverine heading into battle once again--but minus the self-healing powers that have always spared him in the past. Hiroyuki Sanada, Famke Janssen and Will Yun Lee. Directed by James Mangold; screenplay by Mark Bomback and Scott Frank. Marvel TM & 2013 Marvel & Subs. (AC,AL,V)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (2:06)

The World Is Not Enough

When a British oil tycoon is killed by a terrorist who has a bullet lodged in his skull, making him immune to pain, James Bond is assigned to protect the slain man’s beautiful daughter. But '007' soon discovers that all is not as it appears to be, as he tries to catch the terrorist who’s stolen a nuke as part of a plan to control the world’s petroleum supply. Starring Pierce Brosnan, Sophie Marceau, Robert Carlyle, Denise Richards, Robbie Coltrane and Judi Dench. Directed by Michael Apted; screenplay by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade and Bruce Feirstein, story by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade. JAMES BOND, 007, 007 Gun Symbol Logo and all other James Bond related trademarks TM Danjaq, LLC . All Rights Reserved. (AC,AL,V)(PG13)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (2:08)

HBO ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING

NEW

HBO Documentary Films: CAPTIVATED The Trials of Pamela Smart

An official selection at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, this documentary revisits one of the most notorious murder trials of the last quarter century: the Pamela Smart case. Remembered for its lurid tale of sex, drugs, betrayal and murder, it became the first trial to ever receive gavel-to-gavel coverage on television--and has inspired 25 years of television shows, books, plays, and movies. "Captivated" reexamines the case, shedding new light on its facts and personalities while exposing the dangers of allowing the media to shape a verdict before due process is complete. (AC,AL,BN)(TV14/S,L,D)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:40)

Cathouse: King of the House

Girls just want to have fun--and so does Dennis Hof, longtime owner/proprietor of Nevada's Moonlite BunnyRanch who shares the tricks of his (sex) trade and keys to happiness in this adults-only special. Find out what it takes to become one of the lucky girls chosen to be his girlfriend, plus enjoy behind-the-scenes visits with Hof, Madame Suzette, and several of the new and veteran working girls. (AC,AL,N,SC)(TVMA/S,L)(CC)(STER)(Esp)(HD) (0:28)

Jonah From Tonga

Notorious Tongan troublemaker Jonah Takalua of "Summer Heights High" returns in this hilarious six-part comedy series from creator, writer and star Chris Lilley. Set four months after his expulsion from Summer Heights High, Jonah is banished to the island of Tongapatu and living with his extended family--an arrangement that isn't working out well for anyone. Sent back to Sydney, Jonah finds himself enrolled in Holy Cross Catholic School with new friends, new foes and new teachers he drives to the brink of insanity. (AC,AL)(TVMA/L)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (0:28)

Katt Williams: Priceless

Hilariously high-energy comedian/rapper/actor Katt Williams returns to HBO for this stand-up comedy special directed by Spike Lee. Taped at Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, CA as part of his nationwide "Growth Spurt" tour, the show features Katt's unique, uproarious takes on a number of mainstream and taboo topics. (AC,AL)(TVMA/L)(HD) (0:57)

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

One of the funniest, most refreshing personalities to hit the TV scene in years, John Oliver comes to HBO in this all-new series that takes a topical look at the week in news, politics and current events. Each show offers Oliver a unique platform to offer his distinct perspective on issues facing the world today while also featuring a variety of special guests and segments. (AC,AL)(TVMA/L)(CC)(STER)(HD) (0:30)

The Leftovers

It has been called "The Departure": a stunning global event in which more than 140 million people--more than 2% of the world's population--simply vanished. Three years later, the residents of Mapleton, like everyone else, want answers where there are none. From "Lost" co-creator Damon Lindelof and author Tom Perrotta (on whose bestseller this is based) comes this epic drama series that focuses on beleaguered police chief Kevin Garvey (Justin Theroux) and the other "leftovers" of Mapleton as they react to this inexplicable event that unites some and divides others--while revealing how the strain of such calamity can turn faith into cynicism, paranoia, madness, or cult-like fanaticism. (TVMA)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (0:57)

HBO Documentary Films: Nixon By Nixon: In His Own Words

From 1971 to 1973, Richard Nixon secretly recorded his private conversations in the White House. This revealing film chronicles the content of those tapes, which include Nixon's conversations on the war in Vietnam, the Pentagon Papers leak, his Supreme Court appointments, and more--while also exposing many of the "blunt and candid" statements made by the President about women, people of color, Jews, and the media. (AL)(TV14/L)(CC)(STER)(Esp)(HD) (1:10)

Real Time with Bill Maher

Bill Maher is back with more new Season 12 editions of this award-winning comedy/talk series. Each live edition features an opening monologue, “roundtable” discussions with Maher, a guest forum, segments with other special guests appearing in studio or via satellite, special taped segments, and Maher’s “New Rules” finale exposing society’s most absurd habits or institutions. (AC,AL)(TVMA/L)(HD) (0:57)

True Blood The fate of Bon Temps hangs in the balance as Sookie, Bill and company face insidious new threats--and shocking realities--in the 7th and final season of HBO's hit series. Having survived an all-out purge by racist humans, the vampires of Bon Temps have forged a shaky alliance with their human counterparts, with Bill and Sam (now the mayor) brokering an ambitious plan by which both humans and vampires would pair off in monogamous relationships--an arrangement designed to protect humans from rogue vamps infected with the Hep-V virus, while providing nourishment to uninfected vampires. Kumbaya? Don't count on it...especially with a gang of Hep-Vamps about to crash a mixer at Bellefleur's! (TVMA)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (0:57)

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HBO Documentary Films: The (Dead Mothers) Club

Three young women who lost their mothers during childhood reflect on how the tragedy affected their lives in this documentary. This insightful and emotional film profiles these three women--an artist, a new mother and a high-school senior--as they try to move forward without forgetting the women who shaped who they are today. Interviews include Jane Fonda, Rosie O'Donnell and Molly Shannon who speak candidly about their own experiences growing up without mothers. (AC)(TVPG/D)(CC)(STER)(Esp)(HD) (1:12)

Cathouse: Sex, Guys and Videotape

The girls of the Moonlite BunnyRanch are taking matters into their own hands—literally—by videotaping themselves at rest, at play, at work, and even in some deliciously nasty catfights. This sizzling new edition of the late-night series comes with a refreshing spin: the girls of the bustling, bust-filled brothel—including Air Force Amy, Brooke Taylor, Bunny Love, and others—have been given digital camcorders to capture both public and private moments in their lives. As always, the red-hot footage will be spiced with insights from Ranch proprietor Dennis Hof and longtime manager Madam Suzette. (AC,AL,N,SC)(TVMA/S,L)(CC)(STER)(Esp)(HD) (0:32)

HBO Documentary Films: The Cheshire Murders

In the quiet suburb of Cheshire, Connecticut, Jennifer Petit and her two young daughters were killed in a horrific home invasion; husband and father William Petit was the only one who escaped alive. This gripping film explores the events of that shocking triple homicide that rocked the town and set off a politically charged death-penalty trial. The result is a disturbing revelation of police failures and untold personal dramas that point out the biggest tragedy of all: the crime could have been prevented at many turns. (AC,AL)(TVMA/L)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:58)

HBO Documentary Films: Fall to Grace

In 2004, former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey famously resigned from office after scandal broke of his extramarital affair with another man. In this documentary, Emmy®-winning filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi ("Journeys With George") explores McGreevey's new life on the road to redemption--as a spiritual advisor to female prison inmates and a soon-to-be ordained Episcopalian priest. (AC,AL)(TV14/L,D)(CC)(STER)(Esp)(HD) (0:47)

Flight of the Conchords 02: Bret Gives up the Dream

Desperate for cash, and with their band-fund box nearly empty, Bret and Jemaine decide to get jobs. Only Bret is successful—he gets a job holding up signs during the day, a problem since Jemaine refuses to practice at night. With his sign-holding skills being rewarded, and with a cute protege named Coco hanging on his every move, Bret finds he has less and less time to devote to the band. When Murray books the Conchords at a daytime trade show, Bret can’t get off work, so Jemaine is forced to play the gig with a replacement member: a tape recording of Bret. The new configuration isn’t a total disaster, and it does solve the band-uniform issue (since there’s only one band member), but ends up fizzling when the tape breaks and Bret won’t make a new one. Jemaine and Murray end up auditioning a group of Bret wanna-bes before turning to the genuine article with a compromise that might bring Bret back on board. (AC,AL)(TV14/L,D)(CC)(STER)(Esp) (0:28)

Flight of the Conchords 09: What Goes on Tour

Using the band’s "emergency fund," Murray organizes a warm-up tour in preparation for a big gig in Central Park. At an airport bar, the boys get hooked by some "mermaids" from a women’s water-polo team—nearly ruining the tour and their relationship with Murray. (AC,AL)(TVMA/L)(CC)(STER)(Esp) (0:25)

Flight of the Conchords 15: The Tough Brets

Bret organizes a gang to protect himself from rappers he dissed in a song; Murray and Jemaine get their feelings hurt by Aussie counterparts; Mel paints a portrait Jemaine can't get rid of. (AC,AL)(TV14/L,D)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (0:28)

Flight of the Conchords 16: Murray Takes It to the Next Level

Murray tries to elevate Bret and Jemaine on his friendship graph, bringing his questioning pal Jim in on the plan; Mel demands an apology from Bret for inappropriate dream behavior. (AC,AL)(TV14/L,D)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (0:27)

HBO First Look: A Good Day to Die Hard

A behind-the-scenes look at this exciting fifth installment in the "Die Hard" series starring Bruce Willis. (AL,V)(TVPG/V,L)(CC)(STER)(Esp)(HD) (0:12)

Ja'mie: Private School Girl 01: Episode 1

It's her last three months at Hillford Girls Grammar, and school captain Ja'mie King (Chris Lilley) knows just how she wants to spend them: looking quiche (one step beyond hot) with her satellite gaggle of prefect girlfriends; keeping less-fortunate classmates in line through detention and ridicule; snagging the best-looking new guy at Kelton Boys Grammar; convincing her doting dad to let her host a party at their house; and, above all, winning the prestigious Hillford Medal for the Best Girl in Year 12.But the universe has other plans in store for the conniving 'queen bee' of Hillford. (AC,AL)(TVMA/L)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (0:28)

Ja'mie: Private School Girl 02: Episode 2

Showing off the talents that appear to make her a lock for the Hillford Medal, Ja'mie performs a dance solo in drama class, scoffing at a competing piece from Erin. Later, at choir, Ja'mie practices an original song based on the school motto, Teaching in Order to Learn. After rehearsal, she sets up a private performance for Mitchell in the auditorium, even though boys aren't permitted in the Hillford halls. (AC,AL)(TVMA/L)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (0:26)

Ja'mie: Private School Girl 03: Episode 3

To demonstrate Christian charity (a prerequisite for the Hillford Medal), Ja'mie arranges for Kwami, a Ugandan teen from the projects, to live with her for a month in the King mansion. After introducing Kwami to her friends and Mr. Hayes, Ja'mie brings him home just in time for the Perfect Prefect Party, where she hopes to take her relationship with Mitchell to the next level. (AC,AL)(TVMA/L)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (0:25)

Ja'mie: Private School Girl 04: Episode 4

Ja'mie is devastated to learn that her best friend Madison has been seeing Mitchell. Taking several days off from school, she falls into a deep but short-lived depression, mapping out a Hillford comeback with the help of Cody and Kwami. (AC,AL,MV)(TVMA/L)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (0:25)

Ja'mie: Private School Girl 05: Episode 5

Ja'mie returns to Hillford with a new rebel image, only to find her reputation tarnished by a salacious video that jeopardizes her chances at winning the Hillford Medal. Meanwhile, convinced that Mitchell wants her back, Ja'mie mends fences with Madison as Kwami is kicked out of her house. (AC,AL,BN)(TVMA/L)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (0:27)

HBO Documentary Films: The Last Truck: Closing of a GM Plant

To the residents of Moraine, Ohio, General Motors was more than just a car company, it was the lifeblood of a community. In the wake of GM's 2008 announcement that it was closing the plant, stunned workers looked back at their careers at GM, reminiscing about the opportunities, friendships and pride that the factory line had given them. Through their words, this documentary stands as an elegy to a dying American manufacturing system—and a timely look at the U.S. auto industry in crisis. (AC,AL)(TV14/L,D)(CC)(STER)(Esp)(HD) (0:41)

The Making of: The Wolverine

Behind the scenes with Hugh Jackman as he bears his mighty claws as Wolverine once again in this action-adventure. (V)(TVPG/V)(CC)(STER)(Esp)(HD) (0:12)

HBO Documentary Films: One Last Hug: Three Days at Grief Camp

Children who have lost close family members open up in this poignant film about a unique three-day retreat that helps them to move forward in the grieving process. Founded by baseball great Jamie Moyer, Camp Erin is a weekend-long camp for children who have lost loved ones. Through group meetings, walks in the woods, and even a scavenger hunt, campers are encouraged to reveal their feelings and process their emotions through interaction with other grieving children. (AC)(TVPG/D)(CC)(51DD)(HD) (0:36)

The Orgasm Special: A Real Sex Xtra

From a hands-on seminar aimed at pleasing the male member to a workshop that teaches men how to satisfy their partners every time out, this special edition of Real Sex is sure inspire you to greater climactic heights. HBO takes on all "comers" in this "Best of" show featuring six scintillating segments that explore the orgasmic experience in all of its glory. Other clips include an autoerotic chair that provides a jolt of high-voltage passion; a workshop that teaches couples to have heightened sexual fulfillment; a sex therapist’s impressive vibrator collection; and a Japanese filmmaker who teaches the art of climaxing without touching. (AC,GL,N,SC)(TVMA/S,L)(CC)(STER)(Esp) (0:59)

HBO Miniseries: Parade's End

Part 1

In the dying days of the Edwardian Empire, principled aristocrat Christopher Tietjens enters into a destructive marriage with Sylvia (Rebecca Hall), a cruel socialite, despite learning that the baby she carries may have been fathered by someone else. Ignoring her overt flirtation with other men, Christopher resolves to remain faithful, even after encountering Valentine Wannop, a fearless young suffragette with whom he shares an instant connection. Meanwhile, Christopher's colleague and confidant, amateur critic Vincent Macmaster, is unable to similarly resist the charms of Edith Duchemin, the frustrated wife of a deranged minister. (AC,AL,BN)(TVMA/L)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:01)

Part 2

After a stint in France with her fawning admirer, Perowne, Sylvia reunites with Christopher, though their relationship remains turbulent. Under his terms of reconciliation, Christopher insists they move out of their large townhome, and into a flat opposite Macmaster. After war is declared, Christopher is ordered to massage military numbers at the Dept. of Statistics; outraged at being asked to lie, he quits his job and enlists in the army, infuriating his wife. (AC,AL,N)(TVMA/S,L)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:00)

Part 3

As Christopher recovers from shell shock in France, a round of vicious rumors, inadvertently fueled by his brother, Mark, leads to a shocking tragedy at Groby, his family home. Sylvia finds a new admirer, Brownlie, who proves a convenient distraction as the war continues. Edith and Macmaster plan a new life together, even after her husband is released from an asylum. Valentine, whose family has been stigmatized by their pacifist stance and the arrest of her brother, Edward, secures a London teaching job, but falls out of favor with the social-climbing Edith. (AC,AL,BN,V)(TVMA/V,L)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (0:59)

Part 4

In Rouen, Christopher prepares recruits for battle, and comes to regret refusing a leave. Bored in London, Sylvia decides to visit her husband in France, oblivious to the consequences for him and General Campion, who is Christopher's godfather and his commanding officer. Christopher's leniency towards a soldier accused of desertion angers the chief of military police; he also offends another officer by contradicting his advice on equine care. Following a confrontation outside Sylvia's hotel room, Christopher is ordered to leave Campion's training unit--for the front. (AC,AL,V)(TVMA/V,L)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:00)

Part 5

At the front, Christopher takes over from a commanding officer who suffers from shell shock and a drinking problem. Amidst the shelling, he is dismayed to learn from a corporal who lives close to his home that Sylvia is contemplating chopping down the great Groby tree. After General Campion arrives to take over his command, Christopher convalesces and is sent home, where Sylvia--now ensconced at Groby--makes a last-ditch attempt to keep her husband from building a future with Valentine. (AC,AL,N,V)(TVMA/V,S,L)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (0:59)

Real Sex 17

From San Francisco to Indiana to Africa, HBO spans the nation, the world and the imagination to uncover more fun and unusual sexual practices of real people! Visit a San Francisco “fantasy house” where your most exotic dreams can come true. Attend a “Nudes-a-Poppin'” festival in America’s heartland. And go on safari with a photographer who poses his sultry models with magnificent African wildlife. (AC,GL,N,SC)(TVMA/S,L)(CC)(STER)(Esp) (0:43)

Taxicab Confessions: The City That Never Sleeps

Shocking. Outrageous. Heartbreaking. Anonymous. The 14th edition of HBO's Emmy® Award-winning documentary series returns to the streets of the Big Apple to record more late-night conversations with actual taxicab passengers. Every ride is captured on tape by hidden cameras that silently record a disparate group of revelers, fetishists, imbibers, romantics and lonely hearts as they spill their innermost secrets to anonymous drivers--and to each other. (AC,AL,N)(TVMA/S,L)(CC)(51DD)(Esp)(HD) (1:00)

The Weight of the Nation for Kids 02: Kebreeya's Salad Days

A 17-year-old girl crusades to improve nutrition awareness on a personal, familial and community level in her North Carolina hometown in this warmhearted documentary. (TVG)(CC)(STER)(Esp)(HD) (0:28)

HBO Documentary Films: Witness: Libya

Amid the ever-complicated and dangerous region that is Libya in the post-Gaddafi era, photographer Michael Christopher Brown snaps shots of a country slipping further into chaos. (AC,AL,V)(TVMA/V,L)(CC)(STER)(Esp)(HD) (0:56)

HBO SPORTS

NEW

Hard Knocks: Training Camp With the Atlanta Falcons

The rigors and daily demands of NFL training camp are on full display once again in this all-new season of the "most entertaining reality show on TV" (Sports Illustrated). For its ninth season, the show heads to Atlanta to chronicle the daily lives and routines of Falcons players and coaches as they experience the drills, meetings and fun of training camp--while struggling to prove they have what it takes to make the team's final roster and make their mark in the NFL. (AL)(TVMA/L)(HD) (0:57)

Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel

Interested in a side of sports that can't be found anywhere else? Look no further than "Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel," the 25-time Emmy®-winning sports magazine on HBO. Each new monthly edition is packed with powerful features, compelling profiles, and interviews with the biggest names from across the sports landscape. Hosted by Bryant Gumbel and featuring a heralded team of correspondents, including Bernard Goldberg, Andrea Kremer, Mary Carillo, Frank Deford and Jon Frankel, "Real Sports" gets you closest to the hottest stories in the business...and isn't afraid to ask the tough questions. (AL)(TVPG/L)(CC)(STER)(Esp)(HD) (0:58)

World Championship Boxing: TBA vs. TBA (8/2/14)

An all-new boxing event; fighters to be announced. (AL)(TVPG/L)(HD) (2:42)

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HBO Sports Documentary: State of Play: Trophy Kids

The growing obsession of parents in the scholastic athletic competition of their children is the focus of this first installment in HBO Sports innovative new documentary series. Each new edition spotlights a topic or person whose impact on the sports world is undeniable, opening with a brief overview followed by a verite documentary and, finally, a roundtable discussion led by executive producer Peter Berg (TV's 'Friday Night Lights'). (AL)(TVPG/L)(CC)(STER)(Esp)(HD) (0:56)

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