Best Flick Picks of the Week
'Funny Face'
Sun., 6PM ET on TCM
Audrey Hepburn is captivating as an ugly duckling bookworm who transforms into a beautiful supermodel swan. The actress sings her own numbers in this classic musical, and while she's no opera star, her small voice is a perfect fit for her character. Hepburn holds her own with song-and-dance master Fred Astaire on a hit list of Gershwin tunes, and she completely steals the spotlight whenever she dons one of Edith Head's unforgettable gowns.
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'My Left Foot'
Mon., 10:45 PM ET on IFC
Almost two decades before Daniel Day-Lewis won an Oscar for his ruthless turn in 'There Will Be Blood,' he took home a statuette for his amazing portrayal of Christy Brown, a man stricken with cerebral palsy who learned to paint and write using his left foot. Lewis' performance as a real-life artist is a physical tour de force in an uplifting story. Brenda Fricker also took home a well deserved Academy Award as his tough but loving mum.
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'The Breakfast Club'
Tues., 9PM ET on 5MAX
Go back to high school with 'The Breakfast Club.' Whether you were a princess, a criminal, a brain, an athlete or a basket case, this movie -- starring '80s icons Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Anthony Michael Hall, Emilio Estevez and Ally Sheedy -- has something, er, someone for everyone. Although the group initially clashes, the touching way in which these disparate characters bond will inspire you to call your old buddy from chemistry class.
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'Victor/Victoria'
Tues., 10:30 PM ET on TCM
If you only know Julie Andrews as Mary Poppins or Maria Von Trapp, you're in for a surprise. In this gender-bending comedy, the saintly soprano plays struggling actress Victoria, and her male on-stage alter ego, a female impersonator named Victor. She's a woman pretending to be a man pretending to be a woman -- it's enough to make your head spin. With Robert Preston as Victoria's gay BFF and Lesley Ann Warren as the dumbest blonde this side of Jessica Simpson.
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'The Queen'
Wed., 8 PM ET on ENCR2
Helen Mirren is Queen for a bad day in this drama about the Royal family's highly criticized response to Princess Diana's death. The movie is told from two different perspectives: Elizabeth II's, and the U.K.'s new Prime Minister Tony Blair (Michael Sheen). A rich history of the English monarchy is interwoven into the drama, but the crown jewel here is Mirren's performance, which won the veteran actress her first Oscar.
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'The Color Purple'
Thurs., 8 PM ET on WE
Comedian Whoopi Goldberg made her film debut in Steven Spielberg's adaptation of Alice Walker's celebrated book. And what a debut it was: She earned an Oscar nomination for her heartbreaking performance as Celie, a damaged woman who comes into her own after decades of abuse. Fellow talk-show queen Oprah Winfrey and Margaret Avery also won Academy Award nods as her rebellious daughter-in-law and sexy female lover, respectively.
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'Animal House'
Fri., 2:20 PM ET on ENCORE
The grandfather of raucous frat boy comedies, 'Animal House' features a bunch of underachievers pledging and partying. At the center is a boozy John Belushi, COLLEGE shirt and all, and his hilarious performance is filled with beer-belly-busting laughs and classic one-liners that will make you want to stand up and 'Shout.' Even Donald Sutherland shows up for the fun, and when the movie's over, you'll be so amped you'll only be able to think one thing: "TOGA! TOGA!"
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'Dirty Harry'
Sat., 3:30 PM ET on AMC
Ask yourself: Do you feel lucky? Well, you should, because AMC is showing the classic Clint Eastwood cop flick 'Dirty Harry,' which introduced the world to the San Francisco crime-fighter. Eastwood was already beloved for his portrayals of strong cowboys. Harry was an extension of that kind of character, a no-nonsense tough guy with his own set of rules. He's an icon, so don't miss 'Dirty Harry' when it airs ... punk.
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'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'
Sat., 8 PM ET on E!
Be sure to remind yourself to watch 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.' Otherwise, you'll miss Jim Carrey as a lovesick man who wants his memories erased and Oscar-nominated Kate Winslet as the kooky woman he wants to forget. There are also fine supporting performances by Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo and Elijah Wood, along with quirk master Charlie Kaufman's twisty screenplay that deconstructs the ecstasy and the agony of romance.
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'Paper Moon'
Sat., 8 PM ET on TCM
Long before the O'Neals became more famous for their tabloid exploits than their acting, 10-year-old Tatum starred opposite father Ryan in this Depression era caper. Papa O'Neal plays a conman who's unwillingly saddled with a little girl who turns out to be quite a trickster in her own right. The chemistry between the two is palpable, and Tatum's charming performance earned her an Oscar, making her the youngest Academy Award winner ever. We're so confident you'll like her, we're willing to bet you $200 ... just don't stiff us like Moses.
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