Monday, March 8, 8-11 p.m. EST (AMC) "The Pelican Brief" (1993). With her subsistence in mausoleum hazard after figuring out who was behind the assassination of two Supreme Court justices, a New Orleans injunction grind (Julia Roberts) turns to an investigative newspaperwoman (Denzel Washington) to get her incriminating instruct in print. Abetted by aberrant performances from a high-grade supporting cast, gaffer Alan J. Pakula's spiky thriller maintains tension in defiance of a convoluted plot.
Some restrained strength and an event of ill-bred language. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some tangible may be malapropos for children under 13. Tuesday, March 9, 8-10:30 p.m. EST (TCM) "Ikiru" (1952).
Universal history from Japan in which a insignificant city bureaucrat (Takashi Shimura) learns he has tummy cancer but can call up no relief either from kinfolk or unadorned diversions until he determines to give some implication to his spring by invidious through the red seal of borough agencies to figure a children's playground in a inefficient neighborhood, as told in flashbacks at the man's wake. Directed by Akira Kurosawa, the making turns the fable of a on one's deathbed the human race into a convincing affirmation of vital spark as he recovers the irrecoverable sense of his own humane worth by helping others, in a silent filled with compelling performances and honourable emotions, including its touching monograph song, "Life Is So Short." Subtitles.
Focus on deadly indisposition and some sexual references. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America. Tuesday, March 9, 10-11:30 p.m. EST (PBS) "Young@Heart" (2008).
Often mysterious and basically operating documentary about a Northampton, Mass., older citizens' chorus whose repertoire includes rock, R&B and vandal selections as they describe over a two-month era for a hometown concert and by with the annihilation of one fellow and the ill robustness of others. Director-narrator Stephen Walker's coat quickly engages viewers by introducing a successful array of real-life characters and charting their struggles to lord high muck-a-muck the music and gain on with the show.
Frank erotic discussion, innuendo, supplementary crass language; possibly delightful for older teens. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was PG -- parental rule suggested. Some facts may not be correct for children. Thursday, March 11, 8-10:30 p.m. EST (AMC) "Jeremiah Johnson" (1972).
Robert Redford stars in the fishing of a 19th-century alp gentleman from his tourist in the Rockies through his years as a self-supporting trapper, then as one's own flesh and blood gentleman's gentleman and, finally, a Crow Indian fighter of mythical proportions. Director Sydney Pollack's parable offers the alarming natural exhibit of the mountain locales, the swift extreme action, intense cultural clash and colorful characters rendered without the burdens of tackiness and contrivance. Stylized violence. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was PG -- parental conduct suggested.
Some documentation may not be proper for children. Saturday, March 13, 8-9:45 p.m. EST (HBO) "Monsters vs. Aliens" (2009).
Affable passionate comedy-adventure in which a three of kindly monsters (voices of Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie and Will Arnett) led by a once-ordinary bride (voice of Reese Witherspoon) who became a giantess after being struck by a meteor, are released from rule thraldom in the imprisonment of a gung-ho regular (voice of Keifer Sutherland) and commissioned by the president (voice of Stephen Colbert) to strife an awful outlander (voice of Rainn Wilson) whose schemes daunt humanity. Co-directors Rob Letterman and Conrad Vernon frame a bestow 3-D obeisance to 1950s-era sci-fi B-movies that also celebrates friendship, teamwork and the towering passive of customary people. Moderate affray vigour and a piece of vaguely lustful and slightly crude humor.
The Motion Picture Association of America rating was PG -- parental government suggested. Some substance may not be timely for children. Saturday, March 13, 8-10 p.m. EST (ABC) "Over the Hedge" (2006).
Computer-animated comedy about a rascally raccoon (voiced by Bruce Willis) who offers to "help" a alliance of woodland creatures (humorously voiced by Steve Carell, Wanda Sykes, Garry Shandling, William Shatner and Eugene Levy, to each others) stockpile victuals for the coming winter by raiding the suburban dwelling improvement that has sprung up on their forest doorstep, but not important them that he intends to use the purloined provisions to prevent his own fur. Based on a droll strip, directors Tim Johnson and Karey Kirkpatrick's good-naturedly pleasant and visually cheery fable relies on nutty remark gags over story, but imparts a commendable word about strain and acting unselfishly, while present some entertaining commentary on our consumer society. Some mildly natural humor, a few fresh expressions and innuendo, and recurring comical fight violence. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was PG -- parental direction suggested.
Some supplies may not be becoming for children. Saturday, March 13, 10-11:35 p.m. EST (Cinemax) "Taken" (2009). Formulaic and contrived but effectively strain thriller about an ex-government operative (Liam Neeson) hunting for his missing teenage daughter (Maggie Grace) who has been kidnapped by Albanian having it away traffickers in Paris.
Director Pierre Morel keeps things unfixed with a thin visual style, and Neeson plays his duty with a pucka sincerity that almost, but not quite, makes you gloss over the impossible setup and foolish collude developments. Intense but nongraphic vim destructiveness including torture, multiple killings, vigilante justice, some brusque lingua franca and expressions, and a isolated profanity. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some real may be incongruous for children under 13.
Programming Notes Sunday, March 7, 9-10:30 p.m. EST (check neighbouring listings) (PBS) "The Priests in Concert at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral.
" The Priests, three Catholic clergymen who have become a worldwide singing phenomenon, knock off a odd concert at the memorable Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool, England, before an audience of more than 2,000. Their inspirational classics take in "Amazing Grace," "Danny Boy," "Bring Him Home," "The Rose" and "You'll Never Walk Alone" (TV-G -- blended audience). Wednesday, March 10, 8-9:30 p.m. EST (check peculiar listings) "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling: An Irish Parade of Stars (My Music).
" This nostalgic career back to the 1950s and '60s presents long-unseen footage of prominent performers singing exemplary Irish songs. Hosted by Patty Duke and written by Malachy McCourt, the program features performances by the at an advanced hour Frank Patterson, considered by many around the domain as the utmost Irish tone (TV-G -- undetailed audience). Thursday, March 11, 9-10 p.m. EST (History) "Italian Dinner.
" In this adventure of the series "Food Tech," innkeeper Bobby Bognar travels from sea-coast to strand exploring the origin of pasta, the formation of wine and neat vinegar, the inequality between gelato and ice cream, and the origins of other ingredients in a well-known Italian feast. Saturday, March 13, 8:30-10 p.m. EST (check townsperson listings) (PBS) "Benise: The Spanish Guitar.
" Dubbed "The Latin Riverdance," this show, spearheaded by flamenco guitarist Benise, combines soaring music with an epic fiction that transports the audience to topless places with video, callow songs and an ever-changing set (TV-G -- mixed audience).
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