Machete Hired to assassinate a politician, vigilante and ex-Federale Machete (Danny Trejo) nearly dies when a sniper shoots him during the job. Out for revenge, he's joined by a reluctant old buddy (Cheech Marin) who's become a pacifist priest. Written and co-directed by Robert Rodriguez, this homage to exploitation films based on his fake trailer in Grindhouse co-stars Robert De Niro, Michelle Rodriguez, Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Alba and Steven Seagal.
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 It was love at first yap, and in the continuing adventures of Beverly Hills' most charming chihuahua, Chloe and Papi exchange wedding bow-wows, then plunge paws first into parenthood as their five pups turn their home into a canine fun house. Sam (Marcus Coloma) is called in to dog-sit when Aunt Viv (Susan Blakely) goes away on vacation, and when Sam learns that he's about to lose his own home, his four-legged friends come to the rescue.
Clifford: Best Buddies Everyone's favorite huge red dog provides lots of fun entertainment in this program that features six animated stories, including "A Ferry Tale," "Cleo Comes to Town," "Promises Promises," "Jetta's Sneak Peek," "Have It" and "Saturday Morning." Clifford shares a friend in "Cleo," gets into a journal with Jetta in "Sneak," has a very interesting weekend in "Saturday," must stay well groomed for a contest and more.
Mean Girls 2 When the father of a high school pariah offers to pay new-girl-in-school Jo's (Meaghan Jette Martin) way through college if she makes friends with his outcast daughter, Abby (Jennifer Stone), Jo agrees to the scheme and befriends the lonely lass. Growing close, the pair confront the school's nastiest girl-clique, but their friendship is jeopardized when Abby learns about her dad's bribe. Melanie Mayron directs this sequel to 2004's Mean Girls.
Night Catches Us After growing up during the tumultuous 1960s, ex-Black Panther Marcus (Anthony Mackie) returns to his home in Philadelphia in 1976 and reconnects with Pat (Kerry Washington), the widow of a Panther leader. Marcus befriends Pat's young daughter and attempts to conquer his demons. Interfering with Marcus's good intentions are the neighborhood's continuing racial and social conflicts, as well as old enemies and friends -- both with scores to settle.
Skin Both her father (Sam Neill) and mother (Alice Krige) are white, but Sandra Laing (Sophie Okonedo) is born with dark skin -- a complex problem in the era of South African apartheid that soon drives a wedge into the family in this poignant drama based on a true story. Though her parents fight to have the government classify her as white, Sandra grows up in a divided world, and experiences her parents can't understand make her question her identity.
The Client List Samantha Horton (Jennifer Love Hewitt) is a young wife and mother living in Texas who goes to work at a massage studio after she and her husband lose their jobs, and soon discovers that her co-workers are actually working as prostitutes for high-end clients. Desperate to provide for her family, Samantha joins the trade, but a raid by local authorities forces her to face both the legal consequences and public shame of her choices.
The Pregnancy Pact When ambitious blogger Sidney Bloom (Thora Birch) returns to her old high school to investigate a rash of teen pregnancies, she learns that the expecting girls may have hatched a deliberate scheme to get pregnant at the same time. Now a storm of controversy descends on the school and encompasses Bloom, a pro-birth-control school nurse (Camyrn Manheim) and a conservative parent group. Rosemary Rodriguez directs this drama inspired by true events.
Welcome to the Rileys Devastated by their daughter's death eight years ago, Doug (James Gandolfini) and his guilt-ridden wife, Lois (Melissa Leo), lead depressing lives without much meaning. But by forming an unconventional relationship with teen call girl Mallory (Kristen Stewart), the couple begins to rediscover hope. Directed by Jake Scott, this compelling family drama also stars David Jensen, Kathy Lamkin and Lance E. Nichols.
Chain Letter When a group of tech-savvy high school pals receives an electronic chain letter that demands they each forward the message or face consequences, they laugh it off as an online prank and delete the posts. But when the deranged sender of the message starts hunting them down one by one, they find themselves in a fight for their lives. This tense horror film from director Deon Taylor stars Nikki Reed and Keith David.
Hatchet II Boasting an all-star horror movie cast, this old-school slasher follows terrorized Marybeth (Danielle Harris) as she escapes from the bayou inhabited by Victor Crowley (Kane Hodder), a vicious murderer whose outward deformities hide an even more twisted soul dedicated to slaughter. Determined to avenge the murders of her family, Marybeth reunites with sinister Rev. Zombie (Tony Todd), then returns to the gore-filled swamp to hunt her nemesis.
Let Me In When 12-year-old Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee) befriends his mysterious next-door neighbor, Abby (Chloe Moretz), the two outcasts form a tight-knit bond that gives Owen the courage to stand up to school bullies. But he slowly begins to suspect his new friend has a secret. Matt Reeves directs this uncommon coming-of-age thriller based on the award-winning Swedish film Let the Right One In. Richard Jenkins co-stars.
Virus X Ryan Stevens Harris directs and co-writes this taut, modern thriller about a group of scientists living in a post-apocalyptic world who are looking to develop an antidote to the deadly H1N1 virus because they are infected. Now, they have only a matter of hours to escape their highly secured lab in order to live. But the head scientist has different plans for everyone -- that's if panic, paranoia and claustrophobia don't do them in first.
Married in a Year Famous for being a bold shot caller when it comes to pairing up people, Patti Stanger of Bravo's "Millionaire Matchmaker" puts together and shares a comprehensive 12-month plan for finding love -- and keeping it all the way to the altar. Patti helps audiences figure out what they want out of life and a relationship and how to attract the right person. She also explains the modern rules for dating as well as the warning signs of a bad match.
Monsters Six years after aliens invaded Earth, a security force maintains tenuous control in the Infected Zone straddling the U.S.-Mexican border. Andrew (Scoot McNairy), a photographer, is documenting this war-torn area when he's interrupted by an unexpected rescue mission. Samantha (Whitney Able), daughter of a media mogul who just happens to be his boss, needs an escort home, and Andrew reluctantly takes on the job.
Catfish Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman document the strange series of events that unfolds when a gifted 8-year-old artist named Abby contacts Nev, a 24-year-old photographer (and Schulman's brother), through Facebook. After Abby sends Nev a remarkable painting based on one of his photos, Nev begins corresponding with her family -- including her seductive 19-year-old sister. Realizing that something's not quite right, Nev sets out to uncover the truth.
The Tillman Story Pat Tillman's family comes forward to tell the real story about what happened on April 22, 2004, in Afghanistan when the pro football player-turned-U.S. soldier was killed by friendly fire and not the Taliban, as first reported. Amir Bar-Lev's documentary pieces together the Tillmans' search for the truth, how they exposed a military cover-up that led to top-ranking officers and called to the carpet the likes of Donald Rumsfeld.
UFC 123: Rampage vs. Machida UFC returns to the Detroit area for the first time in nearly 15 years, offering up a night of mixed martial arts mayhem at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Lyoto Machida headline the event with a closely contested bout. Other fights on the main card include Matt Hughes vs. B.J. Penn, Gerald Harris vs. Maiquel Falcão, Phil Davis vs. Tim Boetsch and George Sotiropoulos vs. Joe Lauzon.
Big Love: Season 4 In the fourth season of HBO's hit drama, Bill Paxton returns as Bill Henrickson: owner of a hardware store, former member of a fundamentalist religious sect and husband to three wives (Jeanne Tripplehorn, Chloë Sevigny and Ginnifer Goodwin) who live next door to each other in a Utah suburb. As Bill confronts a host of business and family troubles, he must also deal with his responsibilities as the spiritual leader of a new congregation.
SNL: The Best of John Belushi As an original cast member of "Saturday Night Live," legendary comedian John Belushi created some of the most memorable characters -- such as one of the Blues Brothers as well as King Bee -- in the history of television. This program highlights many of his "SNL" contributions. From classic impressions of people like Joe Cocker and Marlon Brando to wild improved antics, Belushi was always talked about on Sunday mornings.
SNL: Tribute to Chris Farley Chris Farley was one of the most popular comedians of the 1990s, thanks to his hilarious skits on "Saturday Night Live," which featured Matt Foley, everyone's favorite motivational speaker, the Chippendales dancer (alongside Patrick Swayze) and more. This program pays proper homage to Farley, who was an "SNL" cast member starting in the spring of 1990, with numerous clips and exclusive backstage footage.
A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop Master director Yimou Zhang tackles an adaptation of the Coen brothers' classic Blood Simple in this period dramedy full of slapstick and plot twists. When the owner of a Chinese noodle shop attempts to kill his adulterous wife, the fireworks fly. The proprietor also hopes to eliminate his wife's woebegone lover, but complications and high-flying action arise courtesy of a rampaging band of feudal soldiers and the shop's wacky employees.
Giulia Doesn't Date at Night Italian director Giuseppe Piccioni weaves a tender story about the unlikely romance that develops between Guido (Valerio Mastandrea), a young writer, and Giulia (Valeria Golino), a woman who's teaching his daughter how to swim in this affecting drama. Guido soon starts taking swimming lessons himself, but when he finally asks Giulia for a date, he learns that she can't go out at night because she's out on a day pass from prison.
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