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Monday, May 7

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

Despite a tight budget, this Star Trek film was one of the franchise’s best. With William Shatner and Ricardo Montalban, who plays the title villain with gusto. (1982) 2:35 p.m., Cinemax

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Tuesday, May 8

The Neon Bible

From the novel by John Kennedy Toole, this beautifully photographed drama follows a boy’s coming of age in rural Georgia. Gena Rowlands and Denis Leary star. (1995) 10:30 a.m., IFC

Wednesday, May 9

The Most Dangerous Game

The first of many film versions of Richard Connell’s story about a hunter pursuing human quarry used King Kong sets and personnel, including stars Robert Armstrong and Fay Wray. (1932) 8 p.m., TCM

Thursday, May 10

Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid

Steve Martin stars, alongside artfully edited clips from film noir classics, in director Carl Reiner’s detective-film spoof. (1982) 6:40 a.m., Encore

Friday, May 11

Tin Cup

Kevin Costner reunited with Bull Durham director Ron Shelton to play a gifted but lackadaisical golfer who rediscovers his passion. (1996) Noon, AMC

Saturday, May 12

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows—Part 2

The eighth film about J.K. Rowling’s young wizard is the third-highest-grossing film ever. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson play the Hogwarts heroes for the last time. (2011) 8 p.m., HBO

Sunday, May 13

Mrs. Miniver

Six Oscars went to this portrait of a British family’s fortitude during World War II. Greer Garson stars. (1942) 3 p.m., TCM