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October 8 - 14, 2008
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Wednesday (Oct 8)Film - Suspect Zero on Super Movies at 9pm.

When Dallas FBI agent Thomas Mackelway violates serial killer Raymond Starkey's civil rights during an arrest, Starkey goes free and Mackelway is demoted to a remote branch office. His first day on the job, Mackelway investigates a murder that turns out to be the first of three seemingly random killings. Or perhaps they are not random at all; the last to die is Starkey. The assignment consumes him as the case becomes increasingly gruesome and personal, which does not go unnoticed by his unflappable partner Fran Kulok.

THURSDAY (Oct 9)

Film - Cinderella Man on Star Movies at 8.30pm.

As the US enters the Great Depression, former boxer Jim Braddock accepts a string of dead-end jobs to support his wife, Mae, and their children. Thanks to a last-minute cancellation, Braddock finds himself back in the ring against the second-ranked world contender - and to everyone's amazement, he wins. Despite repeated injuries, Braddock continues to beat all challengers. Dubbed the 'Cinderella Man,' Braddock now faces his toughest challenger in Max Baer, the heavyweight champion of the world.

FRIDAY (Oct 10)

Documentary - World Travellers: New Zealand on NGA at 6.30pm.

Filmed in 12 countries across six continents, Word Travellers reveals the unseen truth of professional travel journalism - the truth behind the byline. Robin swoops, shweebs, zorbs, agrojets and sledges his way to a double page spread. Julia explores the geo-thermal wonderland of Rotorua through the up-and-coming hobby of geo-caching. Fun and games aside, both consider how a life on the road impacts personal relationships, and how to keep a stable head when your world is constantly changing.

SATURDAY (Oct 11)

Film - Broken English on Super Movies at 9pm.

So many Mr Wrongs. So few Mr Rights. Nora Wilder a thirty-something Manhattanite plugging away at her job in a posh downtown hotel, can't help but wonder what it is she has to do to find a relationship. After a series of disastrous first dates, she meets Julien, a quirky Frenchman with a passion for living. Inevitably, Nora has to look inward before she can find a new outlook on life and, most importantly, love.

SUNDAY (Oct 12)

Film - Herbie: Fully Loaded on Star Movies at 8.30pm.

Maggie Peyton is the new owner of Number 53 aka Herbie, a freewheelin' Volkswagen bug with a mind of its own, who puts the car through its paces on the road to becoming a NASCAR competitor. Herbie's got some new tricks under his hood as he takes audiences for an action-packed spin in this high-speed comedy. With Maggie and her friends along for the wild ride, this film puts Herbie to the test, on-road, off-road, on the track and into the record books.

MONDAY (Oct 13)

Film - Beauty Shop on Star Movies at 8.30pm.

Queen Latifah reprises her role as Gina from the comedy hit Barbershop 2. Now in Atlanta after leaving the Chicago crew behind, Gina is making a name for herself with her cutting-edge hairstyles at a posh Southern salon. But when her flamboyant, egotistical boss, Jorge, pushes her too far, she storms out to open a shop of her own. She also takes the shampoo girl and a few key clients with her. Gina risks it all to buy a rundown beauty shop and gets to work making it her own, inheriting an opinionated group of headstrong stylists.

TUESDAY (Oct 14)

Film - Striking Range on Star Movies at 8.30pm.

Ted Billings has teamed up with a group of terrorists and secured a nuclear device. Wanted by criminals the world over, Billings is being protected by mercenary soldier Eugene 'Vash' Vasher. As bullets fly and loyalties are tested, the race is on to ensure that this groundbreaking weapon doesn't fall into the wrong hands.







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