October 2005 HDNet/HDnet Movies Highlights

[Sean Mota]

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8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT * Premiere *
HDNet World Report
America - Life on Tobacco Road & Safe from Offenders
World Report cameras look at two diverse changing concepts in today's America. With a major change in attitude regarding smoking and health, how are American tobacco farmers coping with the restriction on their crops. And, contemporary sexual offenders seem to be seeking out younger and more vulnerable victims, seemingly without consistent and serious consequences.

9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT * Premiere *
Debate
Hurricane Katrina
Why weren't federal and local officials ready to deal with this catastrophe? What do we need to learn from the failures in responding to this crisis and about future disasters, including terrorist attacks? Guests: George Haddow, Research Scientist and Adjunct Professor at the Institute for Crisis, Disaster and Risk Management at George Washington University. Former Deputy Chief of Staff to James Lee Witt, FEMA vs. Rich Galen, Political Veteran/Republican advisor, served as press secretary to Dan Quayle and Newt Gingrich. He writes a thrice-weekly online column, Mullings.

9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT * Premiere *
Deadline!
This week's unique news and events like you have never seen them before.

10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT * Premiere *
Face 2 Face with Roy Firestone
Ray Lewis
A three-year starter at the University of Miami, NFL Defensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl MVP Ray Lewis has been the focal point of the Baltimore Ravens for the past six seasons. He recently sat down with Firestone to discuss life on and off the football field, the recent dominance of the AFC and playing in Baltimore.

10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT * Premiere *
InFocus
Toofy Film Fest 2005: Best Of
A 30 minute retrospective from the Toofy Film Fest 2005, held in Boulder, Colorado from September 15 â?" 18th, 2005. Includes candid interviews with the Festival Founders, Mark and Jeff Siebert, independent filmmakers, and clips of the films featured at the festival. Also features coverage of the live fashion show and highlights from the original music showcase.
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8:05 PM ET
5:05 PM PT Till Human Voices Wake Us
R - 1:36 - 2002 ***PREMIERE***
Cast: Guy Pearce, Helena Bonham Carter, Frank Gallacher, Director: Michael Petroni
A psychology professor returns home for his father's reunion and stumbles across a woman's attempted suicide. Efforts to rid her of the resulting amnesia force him to face his own teenage tragedy.​

 

[Sean Mota]

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8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT * Premiere *
Blind Justice
Rub A Tub Tub
A fellow cop is found shot in the head and wrapped in garbage bags and the evidence points towards his widow. Dunbar makes an attempt to open the lines of communication with Christie.

9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT * Premiere *
Boomtown
Haystack
When a trio of murderous bank robbers barricade themselves inside a Westside mall taking several hostages including Teresa, Detectives Stevens, Smith, and Pierce respond to the scene to end the stand-off. While Pierce attempts to talk the men down, the detectives along with the help of officer Hechler, attempt to free the hostage before the gunmen decide to continue the killing spree.
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[Sean Mota]

Anyone have seen the DEBATE program on HDnet. I thought it was very good.


AMADEUS had a chance to watch Amadeus this week. Exceptional film and in HD!. What a treat....

 

[Sean Mota]

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7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT * LIVE! *
NHL on HDNet
New York Rangers @ New York Islanders
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[Sean Mota]

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8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT * Premiere *
Young, Beautiful and Trying to Make it in Hollywood
Dde, Jenni, Elle
DDe sings for Rick Springfield, Jenni has a chance to win $10,000 in cash and prizes in a modeling contest, and Elle enjoys a Trashy Lingerie photo shoot.

8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT * Premiere *
Get Out!
San Jose, Costa Rica
Hold on to your seats, as the Get Out! girls take a leap off one of the highest bungee bridges in the world and rappel down a 160 ft waterfall

9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT * LIVE! *
Major League Soccer
Conference Semi-Final
DC United @ Chicago Fire
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[Sean Mota]

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7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT * LIVE! *
NHL on HDNet
Carolina Hurricanes @ Washington Capitals
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[riffjim4069]

I'm sure this will be blacked out in my area.

 

[Sean Mota]

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8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT * Premiere *
True Music
Fishbone, Slightly Stoopid, Vanilla IceTrue Music with Katie Daryl is bringing you some massive fun this week! Sit back and get ready to jam with the Ska/Punk sounds of Fishbone and Slightly Stoopid. Plus this week's show is going to explode with the one, and only, Vanilla Ice! Get ready to party.

8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT * Premiere *
Sound Off with Matt Pinfield
Trey Anastasio
This week, Matt talks with Phish lead singer and solo artist Trey Anastasio. After spending the past 15 years as the heir apparent to the Grateful Dead throne with Phish, Matt catches up with Trey to talk about the new solo album, life on the road with and without the band and the future of the jam band world. So put on the tie-die, light the incense, and enjoy the jamming with Matt and Trey.

9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT * Premiere *
Clint Black Live - Drinkin' Songs & Other Logic
Shot live in front of a sold out audience at the historic Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga, Tennessee, country music star Clint Black performs songs from his newest album Drinkin Songs & Other Logic, as well as classic hits from the past such as "Better Man", "Killin' Time", and "No One's Home" A legendary artist caught on his 2005 tour, here is a country music concert not to be missed.

10:45 PM ET / 7:45 PM PT * Premiere *
Gilley's - Behind the Bull
Jarrod Birmingham
Behind the Bull welcomes the 2005 Texas Music Awards' "Entertainer of the Year" Jarrod Birmingham. Ironically, this former professional bull rider can thank a bull riding injury for tossing him into the world of country music. Crank up the volume and see why Jarrod made the right move, on Gilley's - Behind the Bull!
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[Sean Mota]

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8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT * Premiere *
Smallville
Run
After Jonathan's wallet is stolen, Clark uses his super speed to chase after the thief, Bart, aka The Flash, but is stunned when he cannot catch him. Bart visits the farm and tries to persuade Clark to leave Smallville for a life on the road together, flexing their superpowers.

9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT * Premiere *
Summerland
Get Into My Life
Bradin falls for a rich party girl, and Ava finds herself in a tough predicament when she discovers a joint in Bradin's jeans.

10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT * Premiere *
Higher Definition
Cameron Crowe
Pop-culture critic Robert Wilonsky talks with Jerry Maguire and Almost Famous director Cameron Crowe about his new film Elizabethtown, starring Orlando Bloom and Kirsten Dunst.
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[Sean Mota]

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8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT * Premiere *
HDNet World ReportChina & India - Economic Challenges from Distant Lands
World Report cameras are in China and India, where challenges to American dominated business have become routine. While China endeavors to compete in mostly commercial enterprises, in India, one unique challenge comes from the international movie industry in "Bollywood."

9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT * Premiere *
Debate
Gay Marriage
Should gays be allowed to legally marry? Guests are Evan Wolfson, Executive Director, Freedom to Marry vs. Peter Sprigg, Vice President for Policy, Family Research Council.

9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT * Premiere *
Deadline!
This week's unique news and events like you have never seen them before.

10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT * Premiere *
Face 2 Face with Roy Firestone
Joe Gibbs
Joe Gibbs is a man who exemplifies the Washington Redskins. While coaching the Redskins from 1981 to 1992, Gibbs took the Redskins to four Super Bowls winning three of them, amassing a 16-5 post-season record. After retiring, Gibbs was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993. During the next 11 years he focused on his family and his other passion: Auto Racing. Joe Gibbs Racing won two Winston Cup Crowns in 2000 and 2002. In 2004, Gibbs returned to Washington to take the helm and return the Redskins to the upper echelon of the NFL.

10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT * Premiere *
InFocus
Toofy Film Fest 2005: HD Showcase
A 30 minute highlight of the Toofy Film Fest 2005 High Definition Showcase: A look at the Future of Filmmaking in the Digital Age. Featuring panel discussion with industry professionals, films shot or mastered in High Definition, and a forum for questions about the technology. Hosted by the International Film Series on the CU Boulder Campus.
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8:00 PM ET
5:00 PM PT Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
R - 1:56 - 1999 ***PREMIERE***
Cast: Forest Whitaker, John Tormey, Cliff Gorman, Director: Jim Jarmusch
A contract killer committed to the tradition of the Samurai pledges himself to a small-time gangster that saves his life. When a hit goes wrong, "Ghost Dog" finds himself the target of elimination.​

 

[Sean Mota]

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8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT * Premiere *
Blind Justice
Up On The Roof
When Dunbar has to work a case with his ex-partner, both detectives are faced with issues leftover from Dunbar's shooting during the bank robbery a year prior.

9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT * Premiere *
Boomtown
The Hole-in-the-Wall Gang
When a young couple remodeling their dilapidated new home, uncovers a corpse hidden in a basement wall, Detectives Stevens, Smith, and Pierce believe the body to be link to an African American fraternity who previously occupied the house. Arranging a reunion of fraternity brothers, the detectives discover the prime suspects in this 20 year-old murder to be three of Los Angeles' most prominent citizens who believed at the time, that the victim - a fraternity pledge - was stealing for the house.
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[Sean Mota]

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7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT * LIVE! *
NHL on HDNet
Chicago Blackhawks @ Detroit Red Wings

10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT * Premiere *
NASCAR Grand National Division
Starnursery.com 300
>From Mesa Marin
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[Sean Mota]

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8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT * Premiere *
Young, Beautiful and Trying to Make it in Hollywood
Anya, Casey Dee, Joanna Krupa
Film Student Anya looks to further her modeling career at a party for a new magazine, Casey Dee tries to pump up her portfolio with some new sexy photos and Playboy's Joanna Krupa sets hearts racing at the "Bull Run" car rally.

8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT * Premiere *
Get Out!
Selwyn Heights, New Zealand
Catch up to the Get Out! girls as they take to the rolling farmlands of New Zealand to shear a few sheep, hitch a wild ride on the Agro jet and check out the local craze of Zorbing.

9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT * Premiere *
World Extreme Cagefighting
Exposed
Go behind the scenes of World Extreme Cagefighting as host Ron Kruck gets you ready for the WEC Four-Man Heavyweight Tournament from the Halloween Fury Card. Features include a city councilman vs. a mechanical engineer, and a hot WEC ring girl search party.

9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT * Premiere *
World Extreme Cagefighting
Halloween Fury - 2005 Light Heavyweight Tournament Special
The WEC and HDNet bring you another great night of bone crushing hits and knockouts galore from Lamoore, California. Tonight's fights include a great Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament featuring Justin "The Executioner" Levens, Jorge Van Damme Oliviera, Scott Smith and Tim "Wrecking Machine" McKenzie. There's also a great fight between local councilman, Carlton Jones and Shane Carwin a mechanical engineer.
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8:30 PM ET Dead Bodies - Wicked Scary Weekend/Digital Original/Not Available on DVD
NR - 2003

10:00 PM ET Shallow Grave - Wicked Scary Weekend/HD Premiere
R - 1995
11:45 PM ET R.S.V.P. - Wicked Scary Weekend/Chiller Theater/Premiere
R - 2002

1:30 AM ET Dead Bodies - Wicked Scary Weekend/Digital Original/Not Available on DVD
NR - 2003

3:00 AM ET R.S.V.P. - Wicked Scary Weekend/Chiller Theater/Premiere
R - 2002
4:45 AM ET China Moon - HD Premiere
R - 1994 ​

 

[Sean Mota]

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7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT * LIVE! *
NHL on HDNet
Carolina Hurricanes @ Pittsburgh Penguins

10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT * LIVE! *
Major League Soccer
Los Angeles Galaxy @ San Jose Earthquakes​

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8:30 PM ET Dark Half, The - Wicked Scary Weekend/HD Premiere
R - 1993

10:35 PM ET Return of the Living Dead: Part II - Wicked Scary Weekend/HD Premiere
R - 1988

12:05 AM ET Mute Witness - Wicked Scary Weekend
R - 1994

1:45 AM ET Dark Half, The - Wicked Scary Weekend/HD Premiere
R - 1993

2:45 AM ET Return of the Living Dead: Part II - Wicked Scary Weekend/HD Premiere
R - 1988 ​

 

[Sean Mota]

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10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT * Premiere *
Papa Roach - Getting Away with Murder
In front of a packed house at the Vic Theatre in Chicago Ill., it's the punk rock band Papa Roach. An intensely arresting showcase featuring songs such as "Last Resort," from the Infest album and "Scars" from their 2004 release Getting Away with Murder.

11:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM PT * Premiere *
True Music
GWAR, Helmet, HIdden in Plain View, Totimoshi
Are you looking for gross fake blood to go along with your rock music? Then look no further than GWAR - appearing this week on True Music with Katie Daryl. Also joining the line up will be the heavy guitar sounds from Helmet. And, of course, we want to introduce you to Hidden in Plain View and Totimoshi.
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8:30 PM ET Exorcist III: The Legion - Wicked Scary Weekend
R - 1990

10:30 PM ET Angel Heart - Wicked Scary Weekend
R - 1987

12:30 AM ET Close Your Eyes - Wicked Scary Weekend
R - 2002

2:15 AM ET Exorcist III: The Legion - Wicked Scary Weekend
R - 1990

4:15 AM ET Angel Heart - Wicked Scary Weekend​

 

[Sean Mota]

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8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT * Premiere *
Smallville
Transference
Clark hears a painful ringing sound and is compelled to go to the penitentiary that houses Lionel. When he sees Lionel attempt to stab Lex with a strange glowing stone, Clark grabs for the rock causing Lionel and Clark to switch bodies.

9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT * Premiere *
Summerland
The Grass Is Greener Than You Think
At the roommate's annual summer luau party, relationships are started, rekindled and ended.

10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT * Premiere *
Higher Definition
Kevin Bacon, Atom Egoyan
Pop-culture critic Robert Wilonsky talks with actor Kevin Bacon and director Atom Egoyan about their new film noir, Where the Truth Lies, also starring Colin Firth and Alison Lohman.
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8:30 PM ET Urban Legend (Aka: Mixed Culture) - Wicked Scary Weekend/HD Premiere
R - 1998


10:15 PM ET A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors - Wicked Scary Weekend
R - 1987


12:00 AM ET Pumpkinhead - HD Premiere/Wicked Scary Weekend
R - 1987


1:30 AM ET The Company Of Wolves - HD Premiere/Wicked Scary Weekend
R - 1984


3:05 AM ET They Live - Premiere​

 

[Sean Mota]

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai 2.5 stars out of 5. Forest Whitaker plays a killer who follows (sort of) the Samurai philosophy. He is contract to various killing by the Mafia but in the last one, the Mafia (gang) wants him to pay for their mistake. They do not find out what hit them until they decide to go after him. It was an ok movie and it has some good creative ways of killing people. The one in the bathroom comes to mind. Ghost Dog.... comes back to life....

Till Human Voices Wake Us 1.5 stars out of 5. This is about a boy who experienced the death of a dear friend while he was a teenager. The death of the dear friend comes to life when he father passes away and he finds himself back in his own town. One will never know whether the whole fantasy was in his head or something that was happening to him. Confusing as hell and very slow.


Shallow Grave 3.0 stars out of 5. Three friends find a bunch of money and at first do not know what to do with it. The decision is made to keep it but it turns out to be the worse decision that they could have made. Greed, jealousy and mistrust embodies them all and they end up killing each other. The end has a surprise for the girl. She never knew that it was coming and it took her by surprise.


Dark Half, The 3.0 stars out of 5. The sparrows are coming to get you George Stark. A writer gets famous about his evil stories. The evil character comes to life and starts killing friends of the writer. George wants more stories so that his legacy can continue but he does not get his wished. The sparrows have a surprise for George at the end.

 

[TheTimm]

I'm becoming addicted to Smallville.