Monday, May 28
The Necessities of Life
During a 1950s tuberculosis epidemic, a young Inuit is thrust into the utterly alien milieu of a Quebec hospital. Four Genies (Canada’s Oscars) went to this drama. (2008) 4:15 p.m., Sundance
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Tuesday, May 29
Bright Road
Dorothy Dandridge portrays an idealistic teacher at a rural school in this uplifting Hollywood drama, which features Harry Belafonte in his film debut. (1953) 10 p.m., TCM
Wednesday, May 30
Cinderella Man
Russell Crowe’s fine performance as boxer James Braddock, who staged one of sports’ most remarkable comebacks, drew a Golden Globe nomination. (2005) 8 p.m., AMC
Thursday, May 31
Made in China
A naïve young Texan goes to Shanghai in hopes of striking it rich with his idea for a novelty product. This independent comedy won a raft of festival awards. (2009) 4:30 p.m., Sundance
Friday, June 1
Tom Jones
The witty film version of Henry Fielding’s picaresque satire won four Oscars, including Best Picture. Albert Finney plays the title role. (1963) 7:35 a.m., Cinemax
Saturday, June 2
The Ides of March
Ryan Gosling portrays a presidential hopeful’s aide facing a crisis on the eve of a critical primary. Director and co-star George Clooney co-wrote the Oscar-nominated screenplay. (2011) 9 p.m., Starz
Sunday, June 3
Scaramouche
A bravura swordfighting sequence caps this colorful swashbuckler, in which Stewart Granger plays a French nobleman who disguises himself as a theatrical rogue. (1952) 4 p.m., TCM
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Music reviews: Bon Iver, Valerie June, and The Waterboys
