2024-09-29
Batman and Superman clash over differing philosophies about what kind of heroism is needed to protect the world in this soaring comic-book extravaganza. However, the duo are soon forced to confront an even greater threat created by Lex Luthor. (Repeat).
In this family-friendly comedy, a super-size Great Dane named Marmaduke, who's prone to making messes, moves with his loving family to California where he suffers from culture shock and tries to win the heart of a female canine. (Repeat).
Part 1 of a six-part celebration of the natural world features children's thoughts on the environment, endangered animals and climate change. Also: readings by Tina Fey, Liam Neeson and Jeffrey Wright; performances by Lennon and Maisy, and They Might Be Giants; remarks by scientists from the American Museum of Natural History. (Repeat).
Part 2 of 6. A celebration of the natural world features children's thoughts on the environment, endangered animals and climate change. Also: readings by Susan Sarandon and Neil deGrasse Tyson; performances by Ziggy Marley, Willie Nelson and They Might Be Giants; remarks by scientists from the American Museum of Natural History. (Repeat).
Elementary-school children offer their observations and opinions on what it takes to be the president of the United States of America. (Repeat).
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock and friends embark on an epic adventure in this charming adaptation of the beloved comic strip. (Repeat).
Excellent coming-of-age fare about a new kid (Luke Benward) in school who may have bitten off more than he can chew when he bets the school bully (Adam Hicks) that he can swallow 10 creepy crawlies. Written and directed by Bob Dolman, who adapted the 1973 Thomas Rockwell kid-lit best seller, which received an animated TV treatment in 1985. Hallie Kate Eisenberg, Tom Cavanagh, Kimberly Williams-Pai
This moving drama centers on a Hasidic Jewish man living in New York City who fights to retain custody of his son after his wife's death, as tradition dictates that the boy must be raised in a household with a mother. If he doesn't remarry quickly, his son will be adopted by his late spouse's stern brother. (Repeat).
Writer-director Tyler Perry's fourth film is an uproarious, insightful comedy about a hard-luck single mom (Angela Bassett) from Chicago who attends her long-estranged father's funeral in rural Georgia and meets a clan of offbeat relatives she didn't know she had. Former NBA star Rick Fox costars as a college hoops coach who is romantically interested in Bassett. Perry costars as Joe and has a cam
Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman are charming in this time-tripping romantic comedy. Jackman plays the Duke of Albany, who is whisked through a portal in time from 1876 to modern-day Manhattan, where a romance begins when he woos a jaded executive (Ryan). Directed by James Mangold ("Girl, Interrupted"). Liev Schreiber, Breckin Meyer, Natasha Lyonne. (Repeat).
Chipmunk brothers Alvin, Simon and Theodore, with lovely (though high-pitched) singing voices, become pop sensations in this rollicking comedy. (Repeat).
Alvin, Simon and Theodore enter a battle-of-the-bands competition and face off against a group of female singing chipmunks known as the Chippettes in this wacky and hilarious sequel to the family-friendly hit. (Repeat).
This fantasy musical film follows the story of Willy Wonka, the famous but eccentric chocolatier based on the character from Roald Dahl's novel. In particular, it emphasizes his rise to the top. The narrative traces his beginnings as a young adult who started as an employee selling chocolate in a store until he became driven to enter the chocolate industry eventually. This film acts as a prequel t