Five fabulous flicks (plus two) to watch Sept. 25-Oct. 1

remember-the-titans-3Whether you’re looking for something light, something dark, for laughs or depth, this week’s films have something to offer you.

Friday, Sept. 25
Remember the Titans (2000)
An inspiring film about overcoming prejudice and tragedy, Remember the Titans is based on the true story of a newly appointed black football coach who struggles to integrate a high-school varsity team in Civil-Rights-era Virginia. Denzel Washington heads up a terrific ensemble cast that includes Will Patton, Ryan Hurst, Donald Faison, and Hayden Panettiere. TNT, 9pm ET

Saturday, Sept. 26
Finding Nemo (2003)
One of the definite high points in the Disney/Pixar canon, Finding Nemo follows the adventure of a fish called Marlin as he goes in search of his son who wandered out to sea and, after being caught, ends up in a dentist’s aquarium in Sydney, Australia. At the same time, Nemo and his newfound friends attempt their own escape. This is one that really is fun for the whole family. Disney Channel HD, 7pm ET

Sunday, Sept. 27
Wedding Crashers (2005)
Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn are a pair of scoundrels who prey upon the emotionally heightened women at weddings. Of course, they eventually overplay their hand and find themselves in the vice of a relationship based on duplicity, but that’s what makes it fun! Jane Seymour startles as the cougar in the mix. Loaded with plenty of goofball moments, this is one of those that you’ll turn to again and again. TBS HD, 8pm ET

Monday, Sept. 28
Waking Ned Devine (1998)
As Riverdance swept over these shores and Celtic fever began to take hold of America, this quaint little film came along and charmed its way into the hearts of millions. When Ned Devine wins the lottery and dies from the shock, the humble townsfolk go to extraordinary lengths to keep the prize money from going elsewhere. IFC, 8pm ET

Tuesday, Sept. 29
The Dark Knight (2008)
Why so serious? Probably because the centerpiece of this most-unusual of Batman films, of course, is the posthumously won Academy Award-winning turn as the Joker by the late Heath Ledger. Definitely not your father’s Batman, or even the Batman of the last decade, things take a decidedly blacker turn here, as the name clearly states. Probably not for the younger Batfans. Cinemax HD, 7:30pm

Wednesday, Sept. 30
Akeelah and the Bee (2006)
The inspiring story of a girl from a struggling family in South Los Angeles who makes an unlikely spelling-bee champion. On her way to the national level of competition, she has to overcome the demons in her life that threaten her chances on her path to success and victory. Lifetime, 9pm ET

Thursday, Oct. 1
Get Smart (2008)
No one could possibly replace the lethally funny combination of Don Adams and Mel Brooks in the original series, but Steve Carell fans can still enjoy his re-invention of the role in this film — and Anne Hathaway in the Barbara Feldon role of Agent 99. But look out for Bernie Kopell (who played the original 86’s arch-nemesis Siegfried) in a brief appearance. HBO HD, 8pm ET

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