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Tuesday, Feb. 1
An Education
An appealing Oxford-bound student is sidetracked by a charming older man in this recent Oscar contender. Paired with Peter Sarsgaard, Carey Mulligan garnered a Best Actress nomination. (2009) 5:20 p.m., Starz
Wednesday, Feb. 2
Manhunter
Brian Cox plays the murderous Hannibal Lecter in the character’s first film appearance. This thriller, later remade with Anthony Hopkins as the killer, is based on the Thomas Harris novel Red Dragon. (1986) 10:30 a.m., IFC
Thursday, Feb. 3
A Streetcar Named Desire
Marlon Brando stars in director Elia Kazan’s adaptation of Tennessee Williams’ landmark play; co-stars Vivien Leigh, Karl Malden, and Kim Hunter all won Oscars. (1951) 5:30 p.m., TCM
Friday, Feb. 4
Cleopatra
This lavish historical epic cost so much that 20th Century Fox nearly went bankrupt. Elizabeth Taylor plays the title role; Richard Burton and Rex Harrison co-star. (1963) 8:30 p.m., FMC
Saturday, Feb. 5
Strange Days
Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker) directed this cult sci-fi thriller involving the use of other people’s memories as a form of entertainment. With Ralph Fiennes and Angela Bassett. (1995) 8 p.m., FMC
Sunday, Feb. 6
Wings
Two World War I pilots love the same girl back home in this silent classic, the first film to win an Oscar for Best Picture. Clara Bow, Charles “Buddy” Rogers, and Richard Arlen star. (1927) 10 p.m., TCM
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Weapons: Julia Garner stars in 'hyper-eerie' psychological thrillerThe Week Recommends Zach Cregger's 'top notch' new film opens with 17 children disappearing at exactly the same time
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Freakier Friday: Lohan and Curtis reunite for 'uneven' but 'endearing' sequelThe Week Recommends Mother-and-daughter comedy returns with four characters switching bodies
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Al fresco art: the UK's best sculpture parksThe Week Recommends Soak up the scenery with a stroll through these open-air galleries
