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November 11 - 17, 2009
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Wednesday (Nov 11)Film - Nixon on Fox Movies at 11pm. He's one of the most chronicled public figures of the 20th century, Richard Milhous Nixon remains an enigma to many, his decisions, motives and behavior often shrouded in mystery. With the ill-fated 1972 Watergate break-in and its tragic aftermath, culminating in the President's 1974 resignation as its focus, Nixon examines its subject's complex life, including his difficult youth in California and often troubled relationship with wife Pat.

thursday (Nov 12)

Film - The Tuxedo on Fox Movies at 9pm.

Cabbie-turned-chauffeur Jimmy Tong (Jackie Chan) learns there is really only one rule when you work for playboy millionaire Clark Devlin: Never touch Devlin's prized tuxedo. But when Devlin is temporarily put out of action, Jimmy puts on the tux and soon discovers that this extraordinary suit may be more black belt than black tie. Suddenly thrust into a dangerous world of espionage and paired with a rookie partner as inexperienced as he is, Jimmy becomes a secret agent.

Friday (Nov 13)

Documentary - Is it real?Ancient Astronauts on NGC at 4pm.

The National Geographic Channel exposes the myths and malarkey behind enduring modern-day tales of the unexpected. Evolution, intelligent design or alien visitation? A dedicated group of believers insist that we were visited by aliens thousands of years ago and we owe our existence to them. Some experts are not so sure. Join the National Geographic Channel as Is It Real? separates the science from the science fiction.

SATURDAY (Nov 14)

Film - Waitress on Star Movies at 8 30pm.

Working as a waitress at a roadside diner, Jenna (Keri Russell) finds joy in creating new pies, each one inspired by incidents in her life. Trapped in a loveless marriage to a jealous control freak, her life becomes more complicated when she learns she's pregnant. Motherhood was never in her plans, and she seems destined to stay with her loser husband. But when she meets the town's new doctor she sees new possibilities for her life. With the support of her friends and co-workers, Jenna gains the courage to create the life she's always dreamed of.

SUNDAY (Nov 15)

Film - Dark Water on Fox Movies at 11pm.

Single mother, Dahlia Williams, is trying to make a brand-new start in life. Attempting to escape from a bitter custody battle with her estranged husband, she moves with her daughter Ceci to a dilapidated, housing block, but their new home provides little refuge. Dahlia begins to suspect there is a far greater threat. Just who or what is it that is playing mind games with her and can she trust her own senses when her imagination is running wild?

MONDAY (Nov 16)

Film - Matchstick Men on Fox Movies at 11pm.

Neurotic con man Roy (Nicolas Cage) suffers from several emotional problems. He and his partner Frank swindle people out of money by posing as money collectors. Frank wants to pull a really big job, but Roy is too consumed with fear and panic attacks to join him. Only cigarettes and his trusty illegal prescription drugs seem to keep him going. When Roy runs out of pills, he is forced to see a legitimate psychotherapist Dr. Klein.

TUESDAY (Nov 17)

Film - Phone Booth on Star Movies at 8 30pm.

Stu Shepard (Colin Farrell) is an arrogant New York City publicist who juggles a busy career with both a wife, and a mistress. After picking up a ringing phone on a busy street, a stranger on the other end (Kiefer Sutherland) informs him that if he hangs up, he will be shot. When another man tries to make his way into the booth, he's shot inches from Stu, calling the attention of the police. Stu struggles to find a way to convince the police of what's happening without leaving the booth.







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