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Monday, Jan. 24

The Robe

Richard Burton stars in this biblical epic about a Roman centurion who acquires the robe of Jesus Christ. The first CinemaScope film, it garnered an Oscar nomination for Best Picture as well as one for Burton. (1953) 11:45 a.m., FMC

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Tuesday, Jan. 25

Monty Python’s Life of Brian

The comedy troupe’s New Testament spoof, in which the title character is mistaken for Jesus Christ, was accused by some of blasphemy and banned in several countries. (1979) 7 p.m., IFC

Wednesday, Jan. 26

The Boston Strangler

Tony Curtis drew a Golden Globe nomination for his performance as Albert DeSalvo, who told authorities he’d murdered 13 women in the early 1960s. (1968) 4 p.m., FMC

Thursday, Jan. 27

Moonstruck

This romance set among Brooklyn Italian-Americans won Oscars for Cher and Olympia Dukakis and a nomination for director Norman Jewison. (1987) 3:30 p.m., AMC

Friday, Jan. 28

Tunes of Glory

Fine performances by Alec Guinness and John Mills highlight this drama about the clash between two officers in a Scottish military regiment after World War II. (1960) 8 p.m., TCM

Saturday, Jan. 29

Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work

This candid portrait of the groundbreaking comedian, fighting to hold the spotlight in her mid-70s, was nominated for a Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. (2010) 3:15 p.m., Showtime

Sunday, Jan. 30

Sling Blade

Billy Bob Thornton got a Best Screenplay Adaptation Oscar and a Best Actor nomination for this drama about a mentally retarded man’s return to a town years after killing his mother and her lover. (1996) 5:30 p.m., IFC