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Monday, Dec. 12

Elizabeth I, Part 1

Helen Mirren won one of the nine Emmys awarded to this made-for-TV movie, which follows the titular monarch in the later years of her reign. (2005) 9 a.m.; Part 2:Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 9:30 a.m.; HBO

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Tuesday, Dec. 13

About Schmidt

Jack Nicholson plays a bitter widower out to stop his daughter’s wedding. A bleak comedy from Alexander Payne, director of this year’s The Descendants. (2002) 12:25 p.m., Starz

Wednesday, Dec. 14

The Goonies

A group of Oregon tweens embarks on a perilous treasure hunt in this entertaining family adventure, adapted from a story by executive producer Steven Spielberg. (1985) 3:50 p.m., Encore

Thursday, Dec. 15

Days of Wine and Roses

Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick each received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for their wrenching performances as a young couple in the throes of alcoholism. (1962) 9:30 a.m., TCM

Friday, Dec. 16

The Hustler

Paul Newman in one of his greatest roles: as a pool hustler out to challenge the legendary Minnesota Fats. With Jackie Gleason, George C. Scott, and Piper Laurie. (1961) 11 p.m., FMC

Saturday, Dec. 17

Pale Rider

Clint Eastwood was both director and star of this Western, in which he plays a stranger who brings justice to a mining town. (1985) 4:30 p.m., AMC

Sunday, Dec. 18

An American in Paris

This lavish musical inspired by a George Gershwin composition reeled in six Oscars. Gene Kelly stars. (1951) 4 p.m., TCM