Movies on TV
Highlights for each day of the week
Monday, May 10
Out of Sight
George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez generate heat in the roles, respectively, of an escaped convict and the federal marshal out to catch him. From an Elmore Leonard novel. (1998) 8 p.m., AMC
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Tuesday
Northwest Passage
Oscar-nominated cinematography marks this adventure drama about the French and Indian War. Spencer Tracy and Robert Young star. (1940) 10 p.m., TCM
Wednesday
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For Your Consideration
Director Christopher Guest, along with many stars from This Is Spinal Tap and Best in Show, take aim at Hollywood fatuity in this satire about the Academy Awards. (2006) 1 p.m., HBO
Thursday
The Unforgiven
This Western about tensions between white settlers and the Kiowa tribe was ahead of its time in addressing racism against Native Americans. Burt Lancaster and Audrey Hepburn lead a strong cast. (1960) 8 p.m., TCM
Friday
The Russia House
A British book editor becomes embroiled in intrigue surrounding Russia’s nuclear defenses, in this cerebral adaptation of John le Carré’s novel. Sean Connery and Michelle Pfeiffer star. (1990) 6:40 a.m., Cinemax
Saturday
SherryBaby
Maggie Gyllenhaal earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance as an ex-convict trying to reunite with her young daughter. (2006) 10 p.m., IFC
Sunday
Se7en
This thriller about detectives investigating serial killings inspired by the seven deadly sins launched director David Fincher’s movie career. Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman star. (1995) 7 p.m., AMC
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