Monday, Aug. 3
Barton Fink (1991)
In the fourth film by Ethan and Joel Coen, a playwright confronts writer’s block, a garrulous neighbor, and weird goings-on in an eerie hotel. John Turturro and John Goodman star. 8 p.m., FMC
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Tuesday
The President’s Analyst (1967)
In the title role, James Coburn becomes a target for international spies. A cult following for this madcap spoof has long outlived the era that spawned it. 8 p.m., TCM
Wednesday
Romancing the Stone (1984)
A romance writer and a soldier of fortune become entangled with kidnappers, an emerald, and each other. Starring Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas. 8 p.m., FMC
Thursday
Heaven (2002)
Cate Blanchett plays a British schoolteacher who winds up on the run with a young Italian cop after her plan to kill a drug dealer goes awry. Giovanni Ribisi co-stars in the romantic thriller. 9:45 p.m., Flix
Friday
Raising Arizona (1987)
Nicolas Cage portrays a dimwitted ex-con who kidnaps to satisfy his wife’s maternal longings in the second (and perhaps the funniest) film by the Coen brothers. 2:05 p.m., IFC
Saturday
Ali (2001)
Will Smith earned a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Muhammad Ali fighting his way through the turbulent late ’60s and early ’70s. Jon Voight was also Oscar-nominated, as Howard Cosell. 7:15 p.m., Cinemax
Sunday
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948)
New York adman Cary Grant’s country refuge turns into a nightmare in this comedy about the perils of home building. Myrna Loy co-stars. 2:15 p.m., TCM
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Who were the ‘weekend snipers’ of Sarajevo?Under the Radar Italian authorities launch investigation into allegations far-right gun enthusiasts paid to travel to Bosnian capital and shoot civilians ‘for fun’ during the four-year siege
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A free speech debate is raging over sign language at the White HouseTalking Points The administration has been accused of excluding deaf Americans from press briefings
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Glinda vs. Elphaba, Jennifer Lawrence vs. postpartum depression and wilderness vs. progress in November moviesthe week recommends This month’s new releases include ‘Wicked: For Good,’ ‘Die My Love’ and ‘Train Dreams’
