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Monday, Sept. 23

This Is Spinal Tap

Heavy metal music was so silly in the 1980s it didn’t need parodying, yet Rob Reiner and Christopher Guest’s spoof became the mother of all mockumentaries. (1984) 10:15 a.m., Sundance

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Tuesday, Sept. 24

In the Heat of the Night

A black detective and a redneck sheriff must work together to solve a Mississippi murder in this poignant Oscar winner. Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger co-star. (1967) 6:45 a.m., Cinemax

Wednesday, Sept. 25

Crimes of the Heart

Diane Keaton, Sissy Spacek, and Jessica Lange play Southern sisters who confront grim pasts in this dark comedy based on a Pulitzer-winning play. (1986) 2:30 p.m., The Movie Channel

Thursday, Sept. 26

An American in Paris

Song-and-dance man Gene Kelly shows his appreciation for Gershwin tunes in a delirious Oscar-winning musical inspired by the composers’ songbook. (1951) 6 p.m., TCM

Friday, Sept. 27

Million Dollar Baby

Hilary Swank is unforgettable as a boxer whose career takes a devastating turn in this multi-Oscar winner. Clint Eastwood directs. (2004) 12:15 p.m., HBO

Saturday, Sept. 28

Lincoln

Daniel Day-Lewis proved again that he’s our best living actor, bringing Abe Lincoln vividly alive in Steven Spielberg’s acclaimed historical drama. (2012) 8 p.m., Showtime

Sunday, Sept. 29

Strangers on a Train

Two passengers swap murder schemes in Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller, adapted from Patricia Highsmith’s novel. (1951) 4 p.m., TCM