ATONEMENT (2007)
Sunday, 9 a.m., USA
A breathlessly good movie from a novel by Ian McEwan about a 13-year-old fledgling writer who recklessly accuses her older sister’s secret beau of a rape he did not commit. The lie, which is told before the start of WWII, has tragic and lifelong repercussions for all concerned. With James McAvoy, Keira Knightley and Brenda Blethyn.
EIGHT BELOW (2006)
Monday, 12 a.m., WLNY
Inspired by actual events, the dogs steal the show in this family story about sled dogs who must be left behind when an Arctic expedition is abandoned. The dogs try to survive six months of harsh weather while the humans try to rescue them . With Paul Walker, Bruce Greenwood, and some great canines.
BLACK ROBE (1991)
Thursday, 1:30 a.m., TCM
Stunning epic about a French Jesuit priest (Lothaire Bluteau) who in the 17th century must journey through the Canadian wilds to bring Catholicism to the Huron Indians. He travels with a young carpenter who falls passionately in love with a chieftain’s daughter. Much torture and perilous times ensue! Brian Moore adapted the screenplay from his own novel. Brilliant.
PUTNEY SWOPE (1969)
Friday, 2 a.m., TCM
A hilarious satire about a token black man on the board of an all-white advertising agency who gets mistakenly put in charge. He hires his militant friends who create outrageous ads. With Allen Garfield and Arnold Johnson. Directed by Robert Downey Sr., father of Robert Downey Jr.