Don’t overlook these lesser-known, cult and classic films airing March 28-April 4. All times ET.
The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey and Angela Lansbury are incredible in John Frankenheimer’s thriller about a brainwashed war hero who is at the mercy of his mother’s terrible will. It’s been over 40 years since this film was made, but its themes have never seemed more relevant. TCM, March 28, 2pm
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1967)
The ultimate Sergio Leone film — and the greatest spaghetti Western of all time — brings together Lee Van Cleef, Eli Wallach and a young Clint Eastwood in a rugged, dust-filled crusade for cold cash set amid the blood and death of the Civil War. Hauntingly scored by Ennio Morricone. AMC, March 28 10:15am
It Happened One Night (1934)
A runaway heiress and nosy newspaperman bantered their way into hearts and history, defining a new genre – the “screwball comedy” – and sweeping the Oscars “Big Five” (Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress and Screenplay). The chemistry between Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert is fantastic and set a standard that has seldom been matched. Directed by Frank Capra. TCM, March 29, 2pm
The Incredibles (2004)
The imaginative minds at Pixar Animation brought us another gem with this incredible story about a family of superheroes. After a series of lawsuits, all superheroes are forced into retirement, to live as normal citizens. But when a new villain threatens the city, it’s up to the Parr family to reveal themselves and save the day. This film has all the comedy, adventure and heart to please kids and adults of all ages. Disney XD, April 2, 7:30pm
Shrek
This is the movie that started it all – and by “all” we mean two sequels (with a third slated for next year), a Christmas special, a musical, a spinoff (the upcoming Puss in Boots: The Story of an Ogre Killer), and countless marketing tie-ins. Not bad for an ogre who just wanted to get his swamp back. TBS, April 4, 10pm
