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
