Monday, May 16
The Matrix
Trendsetting effects and action sequences highlight this franchise-launching sci-fi thriller, which stars Keanu Reeves as a computer hacker thrust into a war against a malevolent artificial intelligence. (1999) 8 p.m., AMC
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Tuesday, May 17
The China Syndrome
This thriller about a cover-up at a U.S. nuclear plant came out only days before the Three Mile Island accident. Stars Jack Lemmon and Jane Fonda were both nominated for Oscars. (1979) 12:30 p.m., Encore
Wednesday, May 18
A Wedding
A wedding during which little goes as planned provides a vehicle for Robert Altman to satirize 1970s mores. His ensemble includes Carol Burnett and Mia Farrow. (1978) 5:30 p.m., FMC
Thursday, May 19
The Petrified Forest
Humphrey Bogart became a star playing a fugitive who holds a diner’s patrons hostage in the stage version of this noir drama. He reprises the role here, with Leslie Howard and Bette Davis in the lead roles. (1936) 7:45 a.m., TCM
Friday, May 20
Field of Dreams
Kevin Costner plays an Iowa farmer who builds a baseball diamond in his cornfield at the behest of a disembodied voice. With James Earl Jones. (1989) 6:10 p.m., Encore
Saturday, May 21
Cat People
A young woman contends with an ancient curse in this tour de force of atmospheric suspense from producer Val Lewton and director Jacques Tourneur. (1942) 8 p.m., TCM
Sunday, May 22
Heathers
This cult comedy about a high school clique won an Independent Spirit Award. Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, and Shannen Doherty star. (1989) 8:45 p.m., IFC
