August 2013 Programming Highlights *All times listed are Eastern Standard Time *Please check the complete Program Schedule or www.hdnetmovies.com for additional films, dates and times Spotlight Features – Highlighted feature films airing throughout the month on HDNet Movies See program schedule or www.hdnetmovies.com for additional listings of dates and times Con Air – Thursday, August 8th at 8:15pm Starring Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich. Directed by Simon West Academy Award nomination for Best Sound and Best Original Song Hot Fuzz – Premieres Monday, August 5th at 8:05pm Starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Bill Nighy, Martin Freeman. Directed by Edgar Wright In the Line of Fire – Thursday, August 8th at 6:00pm Starring Clint Eastwood, John Malkovich, Rene Russo. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen Academy Award nominations for Best Film Editing, Best Writing and Best Supporting Actor: John Malkovich Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: John Malkovich Platoon – Saturday, August 3rd at 8:05pm Starring Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, Charlie Sheen. Directed by Oliver Stone Academy Award winner for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Film Editing and Best Sound Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor: Tom Berenger, Best Supporting Actor: Willem Dafoe, Best Cinematography and Best Writing Golden Globe Award winner for Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director and Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture: Tom Berenger Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Screenplay – Motion Picture The Rock – Tuesday, August 6th at 8:30pm Starring Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris. Directed by Michael Bay Academy Award nomination for Best Sound Program Special – Throughout August laugh along with HDNet Movies Summer Comedy Festival See program schedule or www.hdnetmovies.com for complete listings of dates and times “10” Starring Dudley Moore, Julie Andrews, Bo Derek. Directed by Blake Edwards Analyze This Starring Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow. Directed by Harold Ramis Broadcast News Starring William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Holly Hunter. Directed by James L. Brooks Hot Fuzz Starring Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Bill Nighy, Martin Freeman. Directed by Edgar Wright Innerspace Starring Martin Short, Dennis Quaid, Meg Ryan. Directed by Joe Dante 1 Joe Somebody Starring Tim Allen, Julie Bowen, Hayden Panettiere. Directed by John Pasquin Mr. 3000 Starring Bernie Mac, Angela Bassett. Directed by Charles Stone III Necessary Roughness Starring Scott Bakula, Jason Bateman, Robert Loggia. Directed by Stan Dragoti Nothing to Lose Starring Martin Lawrence, Tim Robbins. Directed by Steve Oedekerk Open Season Voices of Ashton Kutcher, Martin Lawrence, Debra Messing, Jon Favreau, Billy Connolly. Directed by Roger Aller, Jill Culton Open Season 2 Voices of Joel McHale, Mike Epps, Jane Krakowski, Crispin Glover, Diedrich Bader. Directed by Matthew O’Callaghan Summer Rental Starring John Candy, Karent Austin, Joey Lawrence, John Larroquette. Directed by Carl Reiner Summer School Starring Mark Harmon, Kirstie Alley. Directed by Carl Reiner Undercover Blues Starring Dennis Quaid, Kathleen Turner, Stanley Tucci. Directed by Herbert Ross Wild Wild West Starring Will Smith, Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh, Salma Hayek. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld kidScene – A daily block of kids and family films from 6:00am to 4:30pm daily See program schedule or www.hdnetmovies.com for additional films and complete listings of dates and times Highlights include… Open Season Voices of Ashton Kutcher, Martin Lawrence, Debra Messing, Jon Favreau, Billy Connolly. Directed by Roger Aller, Jill Culton Open Season 2 Voices of Joel McHale, Mike Epps, Jane Krakowski, Crispin Glover, Diedrich Bader. Directed by Matthew O’Callaghan Monster House Featuring voices of Steve Buscemi, Catherine O’Hara, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Kathleen Turner. Directed by Gil Kenan. Executive Producers – Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature Film of the Year. Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Animated Feature Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown Voices of Duncan Watson, Greg Felton, Stuart Brotman. Directed by Bill Melendez kidScene - Friday Night – An evening of family films every Friday Night at 6:30pm See program schedule or www.hdnetmovies.com for additional films and complete listings of dates and times Highlights include… Rudy Starring Sean Astin, Jon Favreau, Ned Betty, Charles S. Dutton. Directed by David Anspaugh Young Artist Award nomination for Outstanding Family Motion Picture 2 Stand and Deliver Starring Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips. Directed by Ramon Menendez Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role: Edward James Olmos. Golden Globe nominations for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture-Drama: Edward James Olmos, Best Performance by and Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: Lou Diamond Phillips Matilda Starring Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Paul Reubens. Directed by Danny DeVito Cinekid Audience Award: Danny DeVito, Young Artists Award nominations for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actress: Kira Spencer Hesser, Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actress: Mara Wilson. YoungStar Award – Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Comedy Film: Mara Wilson Sky High Starring Kurt Russell, Kelly Preston, Michael Angarano. Directed by Mike Mitchell Young Artist Award nomination for Best Family Feature Film – Comedy or Musical In Retro – Memorable Classic movies every Sunday Night See program schedule or www.hdnetmovies.com for additional listings of dates and times. Highlights include… Chinatown – Sunday, August 4th at 6:30pm Starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston. Directed by Roman Polanski Academy Award winner for Best Original Screenplay. Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor: Jack Nicholson, Best Actress: Faye Dunaway, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Costume Design, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Sound, Best Original Dramatic Score Golden Globe Award winner for Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Motion Picture Director, Best Motion Picture Actor: Jack Nicholson and Best Screenplay. Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Motion Picture Actress: Faye Dunaway, Best Motion Picture Supporting Actor: John Huston, Best Original Score Deliverance – Sunday, August 18th at 8:30pm Starring Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty. Directed by John Boorman Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Film Editing Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Motion Picture Director, Best Screenplay, Best Original Song, Best Motion Picture Actor: Jon Voight The French Connection II – Premieres Sunday, August 11th at 8:45pm Starring Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey. Directed by John Frankenheimer Golden Globes nomination for Best Motion Picture Actor – Drama: Gene Hackman The Hustler – Sunday, August 11th at 6:15pm Starring Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, George C. Scott, Piper Laurie. Directed by Robert Rossen Academy Award winner for Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration Black and White Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Actor: Paul Newman, Best Actress: Piper Laurie Best Supporting Actor: Jackie Gleason and George C. Scott, Best Director: Robert Rossen, Best Writing Screenplay Based on Material from another Medium: Sidney Carroll and Robert Rossen Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture Actor-Drama: Paul Newman, Best Supporting Actor: Jackie Gleason and George C. Scott 3 National Film Registry – American Films selected for historical and cultural preservation for the Library of Congress. For more information on film preservation, visit www.loc.gov/film and www.filmpreservation.org See program schedule or www.hdnetmovies.com for additional listings of dates and times Chinatown Starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston. Directed by Roman Polanski Academy Award winner for Best Original Screenplay. Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor: Jack Nicholson, Best Actress: Faye Dunaway, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Costume Design, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Sound, Best Original Dramatic Score Golden Globe Award winner for Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Motion Picture Director, Best Motion Picture Actor: Jack Nicholson and Best Screenplay. Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Motion Picture Actress: Faye Dunaway, Best Motion Picture Supporting Actor: John Huston, Best Original Score The Day the Earth Stood Still Starring Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe. Directed by Robert Wise Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Motion Picture Score Easy Rider Starring Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson. Directed by Dennis Hopper Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor: Jack Nicholson and Best Writing. Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor: Jack Nicholson Roger & Hammerstein’s Flower Drum Song Starring Nancy Kwan, James Shigeta, Benson Fong. Directed by Henry Koster Academy Award nominations for Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Costume Design, Best Sound and Best Music. Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Motion Picture – Musical and Best Motion Picture Actress: Miyoshi Umeki The Hustler Starring Paul Newman, Jackie Gleason, George C. Scott, Piper Laurie. Directed by Robert Rossen Academy Award winner for Best Cinematography, Best Art