Movies on TV this week

Monday, Jan. 19

Titanic (1953)

It’s not the 1998 blockbuster, but this classic film set on the doomed ship has its virtues, such as an Oscar-winning screen­­­play, fine visuals, and Barbara Stanwyck. 2 p.m., FMC

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Tuesday

A Face in the Crowd (1957)

A recent addition to the U.S. National Film Registry, this story of a hillbilly comedian’s ascent to media demagogue still resonates. With Andy Griffith and Patricia Neal. 12:45 p.m., TCM

Wednesday

High Fidelity (2000)

John Cusack stars as a callow record-shop owner in Stephen Frears’ adaptation of Nick Hornby’s novel, but Jack Black steals the show as his music-obsessed clerk. 5 p.m., Starz

Thursday

Ghost (1990)

The crowd-pleasing fantasy-romance about a ghost out to avenge his own murder. With Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, and Best Supporting Actress Oscar winner Whoopi Goldberg. 4 p.m., HBO

Friday

Away From Her (2006)

Julie Christie earned an Oscar nomination for her performance as a woman facing Alzheimer’s, and director/screenwriter Sarah Polley earned one for her adaptation of an Alice Munro story. 3 p.m., Showtime Showcase

Saturday

Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

Charles Laughton has a field day as a wily barrister in Billy Wilder’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s courtroom drama. With Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, and a funny Elsa Lanchester. 8 p.m., TCM

Sunday

The Seventh Seal (1957)

Wagering his own life, a medieval knight challenges Death to a game of chess. Max von Sydow stars in Ingmar Bergman’s classic (and much-parodied) existential drama. 8 a.m., IFC