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September 15 - 21, 2010
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WEDNESDAY (Sept 15) Film - Dorian Gray on Super Movies at 9pm

Based on the classic novel by Oscar Wilde, Dorian Gray tells the story of a strikingly attractive young man named Dorian (Ben Barnes). He arrives in Victorian London and is swept into a social whirlwind by the charismatic Henry Wotton (Colin Firth), who introduces Dorian to the hedonistic pleasures of the city. When a portrait of Dorian is unveiled, such is its beauty that he makes a pledge: he would give anything to stay as he is in the picture - even his soul.

THURSDAY (Sept 16)

Film - I Think I Love My Wife on Fox Movies at 11pm

Richard Cooper has it all. His wife, Brenda, is beautiful, intelligent and a fantastic mother to his children - but there's just one little problem: he's bored out of his suburban businessman's mind. Richard can't help but fantasise about having nearly every woman he sees. Still, it's only fantasy. Then, one fateful day, an alluring, free-spirited, not to mention stunning, old friend, Nikki, suddenly appears at his office door. Just how much is Richard Cooper willing to risk when temptation comes after him?

FRIDAY (Sept 17)

Film - The Soloist on Showmovies at 8pm and OSN Movies HD at 9pm

From the director Joe Wright, and Oscar winner Jamie Foxx and Oscar nominee Robert Downey Jr, comes this poignant and ultimately soaring tale. It is based on an incredible true story of a disenchanted journalist's transformative odyssey through the hidden streets of LA, where he discovers and builds a most unlikely friendship with a man from those same streets, bonding through the redemptive power of music.

SATURDAY (Sept 18)

Film - Bad Boys on MBC 2 at 9pm

Marcus Burnett (Will Smith) and Mike Lowry (Martin Lawrence) are two south Miami cops who are in for a rough ride when $100 million of heroin is stolen from their department's evidence room. When Mike enlists the help of Max, a sexy female friend, who happens to be an escort, she winds up shot dead by the same people that stole the stuff. There is one catch, however - an eye witness to Max's murder and to identifying the guys that stole the dope but she refuses to talk to any cops except Mike, who happens to be MIA when she calls the station, forcing Marcus to fake being Mike. In a race against time, the detectives must find the dope in 72 hours or risk having their department shut down all the while dodging bullets and bad guys and switching lives.

SUNDAY (Sept 19)

Film - The Guardian on Fox Movies at 11pm

After losing his crew in a fatal crash, legendary Rescue Swimmer, Ben Randall, is sent to teach at 'A' School, an elite training programme for Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers. Wrestling with the loss of his crew members, he throws himself into teaching, turning the programme upside down. He encounters a young, cocky swim champ, Jake Fischer, who is driven to be the best. During training, Randall helps mould Jake's character, combining his raw talent with the heart and dedication required of a Rescue Swimmer.

MONDAY (Sept 20)

Series - Dollhouse on Fox Series at 9pm

A drama series focusing on a young woman who as a member of an illegal organisation has her memories and personality wiped clean and imprinted with new ones, in order to fulfil assignments catering to the wealthy and powerful.

TUESDAY (Sept 21)

Series - Boondocks: Season 3 on OSN Comedy at 10pm

When Robert 'Granddad' Freeman became legal guardian of his grandkids, he moved them from the south side of Chicago to the quiet and safety of the suburbs - also known as the boondocks. Huey and Riley Freeman may torture each other and provoke the neighbourhood, but they are no match for Granddad. The Boondocks is based on the satiric Aaron McGruder comic strip of the same name.







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