Welcome to the first month post-Epix and we've replace a whole bunch of newer movies with Frank Sinatra? There's also several films with Jack Lemmon, Gene Kelly, and Bing Crosby. Maybe if they did a film with Kanye West, younger people might know who they are. Haha.
A bunch of nice titles hit the first led by 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange, and The Graduate, Perhaps this
might be the first time for the former two titles to appear here? Also you got the first two Bournes and two bookends of the American Pie movies (focusing on the love story between the kid who messed with a pie and that one girl in band camp who...). Also appearing is Oscar winner Million Dollar Baby, which deals with the family we make for ourselves, and Oscar nominee Hotel Rwanda (how has Don Cheadle not won an Oscar yet?). Although there's some interesting new titles (Glass Chin, The Hacker Wars, A Necessary Death), it's the older titles that are more intriguing.
Take Devil at 4 O'Clock, a story of a retiring priest and three convicts who must lead kids with leprosy to the last boat to evacuate an earthquake. Then throw in Spencer Tracy and Frank Sinatra, and this one may be heading to the queue. Another interesting title is Carousel, about an abusive guy who cheats death for one final chance to make things right with his wife and newborn daughter. Did I mention that this was a musical?
Other titles with Sinatra this month are Pal Joey, Some Came Running, High Society, Anchors Aweigh, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, and On the Town. The latter three also star Gene Kelly while Bing Crosby stars in High Society with Grace Kelly. Yes, she's known for more than Monaco, my friends. Jack Lemmon appears in Glengarry Glen Ross and in the comic classic The Odd Couple.
Outside the first, it appears to be a weak month for movies. Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me (October 11) examines the singer's final tour after receiving a notice that he has Alzheimer's. Beasts of No Nation (October 16) received some rave reviews and if Virunga is any indication, might have a chance during the Oscars. Results (October 22) is a strange comedy that develops between a rich, divorced man, a gym owner, and captivating personal trainer. And August: Osage County (October 27) is a harrowing all-star drama about a strong willed family who learns truths about each other as they search for their missing patriarch.
Outside of those films, we got a lot of question marks. If they hold true, we will have a film about parents looking for their kids in a desert town (Strangerland; October 9). We will also have a horror film about the dangers of bringing people back to life (Lazarus Effect; October 14). Throw in a love triangle between an escaped convict, his girlfriend, and a lawman (Ain't Them Bodies Saints; October 18), a Polish spy who reports on Communist secrets for Americans (Jack Strong; October 24), a road trip involving two brothers examining the crime scenes of the Manson clan (Manson Family Vacation; October 27), and Sean Penn doing his best Taken impression (The Gunman; October 28) and things might look up.
But who are we kidding? It's about TV this month. Reign and The Vampire Diaries (both October 2) have new seasons available currently. Other CW shows making their way with new seasons include The Flash, iZombie, and The Originals (all three October 6), Arrow and Supernatural (both October 7), Jane the Virgin (October 12), and The 100 (October 22). If that doesn't appeal, maybe American Horror Story: Freak Show (October 6) might be more your speed. And just in time for Halloween is the third and final installment of Hemlock Grove (October 23). Binge away.
Note: If a question mark appears by a title, it's unconfirmed as of right now.
Movies:
October 1:
10.0 Earthquake: A scientist and engineer for a company that engages in fracking attempt to save Los Angeles and its citizens from a series of devastating earthquakes; with Henry Ian Cusack and Jeffrey Jones.
2001: A Space Odyssey: Stanley Kubrick's epic sci-fi tale examines the mysteries of space and human destiny from prehistoric times to the future.
About Alex: An impromptu weekend reunion is held to help out a troubled classmate turns sour when old issues resurface; with Aubrey Plaza and Jason Ritter.
Alexander: Director Oliver Stone takes on the life of the Macedonian conquerer with lots of military prowess, but a messy personal life; with Colin Farrell and Angelina Jolie.
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American Pie: Four teens vow to lose their virginity in their senior year of high school; with Jason Biggs and Chris Klein.
American Wedding: Jim and Michelle are getting married, but the efforts of Stifler to throw a wild bachelor's party could derail the ceremony; with Jason Biggs and Alyson Hannigan.
Anna and the King: An English widow travels to Siam to educate the 58 kids of the King of Siam. Despite early misconceptions, the two earn some respect; with Jodie Foster and Chow Yun-Fat.
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Anchors Aweigh: Two sailors on four days shore leave in Los Angeles deal with returning a runaway to his singer aunt; with Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra.
Any Day: An ex-boxer, sober and out of prison, finds his efforts to make a fresh start with a new girlfriend is threatened by demons of his past; with Sean Bean and Eva Longoria
Around the World in 80 Days (2004): An eccentric inventor and his valet start a journey around the world in 80 days to win a bet with the Science Minister; with Steve Coogan and Jackie Chan.
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Art and Copy: Documentary examines the fascinating and odd world of advertising
Bachelor Night: Much scrambling ensues when a bachelor's and bachelorette's party collide and the engaged guests have sparks fly between them.
Batman Begins: Bruce, orphaned due to the murders of his parents, trains in a shadowy organization and takes on a new identity to fight crime and corruption in his home of Gotham City; with Christian Bale and Gary Oldman.
The Beast of Xmoor: Filmmakers hire an eccentric hunter to track down a mythical beast in the English countryside only to find something else there. Hate when that happens.
Big Men: Documentary picks up the trail of oil and money from Western Africa.
The Blood Lands: Couple who seeks relief from stressful urban lives buy a house in Scotland's countryside. But relief they do not get.
Boogie Nights: A busboy gets the opportunity to reveal his talents in the 1970s porn world; with Mark Wahlberg and Burt Reynolds.
The Bourne Identity: Amnesiac is recovered from the sea and tries to reconstruct his life while finding that people want him dead; with Matt Damon and Franka Potente.
The Bourne Supremacy: An ex-CIA assassin continues to work on the gaps of his memory while helping to thwart an international incident; with Matt Damon and Joan Allen.
The Butcher's Wife: A butcher from Greenwich Village returns home with a wife who impresses the neighbors with her gifts, but scares her husband; with Demi Moore and Jeff Daniels.
Carousel (1956): Abusive man gets one final chance to do right by his wife and newborn daughter. Strange topic for a musical; with Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones.
Cats and Dogs: A professor accidentally unleashes a war between our pets when he develops a vaccine that eliminates human allergies to dogs; with Jeff Goldblum and voice of Tobey Maguire.
The Chambermaid (2014): After witnessing an encounter between a guest and a dominatrix, a shy maid seeks the help of the call girl to help her shed her inhibitions.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: A poor boy manages to acquire a golden ticket and travels with his grandfather to witness the joys and perils of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory; with Johnny Depp and Freddy Highmore.
A Christmas Carol (1938): Reginald Owens plays the miserly Scrooge who gets a supernatural intervention from his deceased partner and three ghosts who help him see the joys of Christmas.
A Clockwork Orange: In the future, a young sociopath gets his kicks from robbing and beating innocent people with his gang; with Malcolm McDowell.
Corpse Bride: Young man fixing to wed must avoid the advances of the Corpse Bride who wants him for herself; with voices of Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter.
Coyote Ugly: Aspiring songwriter ends up in New York looking for fame, but finds she has to make ends meet working in a hot nightclub; with Piper Perabo and Maria Bello.
Cru: Four friends reunite after twenty years and find themselves haunted by a car crash and hidden secrets; with Richard T. Jones.
Curse of Chucky: A mysterious package arrives at the home of a wheelchair bound young woman and it turns out to be a creepy doll that her younger sister navigates to; with voices of Brad Dourif and Jennifer Tilly.
Daddy Long Legs: While touring France, a millionaire sponsors an orphan young woman who falls for her mysterious benefactor; with Fred Astaire and Leslie Caron.
Dark Was the Night: A sheriff with personal demons may be all that stands between order and chaos when a logging company inadvertently unleashes evil from the landscape; with Lukas Haas.
The Devil at 4 O'Clock: When a huge earthquake strikes, a priest about to retire and 3 convicts must team up to lead children with leprosy to the last evacuation boat; with Spencer Tracy and Frank Sinatra.
The Face of an Angel: A filmmaker's efforts to revive his career in Italy doing an investigative piece on a murder trial is complicated by his disillusionment; with Daniel Bruhl and Kate Beckinsale.
Georgia: Once again? The sister of a successful folk singer follows her own path to stardom by fronting a rock band; with Mare Winningham and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
The Girl is in Trouble: Failed New York DJ ends up entangled in a murder mystery involving a woman, a drug dealer, and a powerful family; with Columbus Short and Wilmer Valderrama.
Glass Chin: Aging boxer seeks help from a shady restaurant owner to recover respect and financial respectability, but being framed for murder could leave him down for the count; with Corey Stoll and Billy Crudup.
Glengarry Glen Ross: Based on the hit play. Chicago real estate salesmen vie for the best leads at a firm selling resort properties. Winner gets a Caddy, last place is fired; with Al Pacino and Jack Lemmon.
The Good Thief (2002): Aging gambler on a losing streak plots to rob a casino in Monte Carlo, but someone tipped off the cops before he could do anything; with Nick Nolte and Ralph Fiennes.
The Graduate: Naive college graduate is seduced by the wife of his father's colleague, but he finds himself intrigued by her age-appropriate daughter; with Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft.
The Hacker Wars: Documentary explores the battle between privacy and Internet freedoms through three real life hackers and their cases.
HALO Legends: Collection of anime shorts delving into the futuristic world of HALO.
Heartbreakers: Mother and daughter seduce and scam wealthy men for fun and profit; with Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
High Society: Jazz musician must try to win back his socialite ex-wife even as several reporters attempt to get the scoop; with Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly.
Hotel Rwanda: Hotel manager who lives in a vicious civil war decides to save the lives of refugees; with Don Cheadle and Sophie Okonedo
I Believe in Unicorns: Teenager swept away by young love fails to see signs of trouble in her boyfriend's volatile behavior.
The Impostors (1998): Two struggling actors attempt to stowaway on an ocean liner with various other people with agendas; with Stanley Tucci and Oliver Platt.
The Inn of the Sixth Happiness: Missionary attempts to guide 100 kids through enemy lines into safety during the Sino-Japanese War; with Ingrid Bergman.
Innocence: After the death of her mother, a traumatized teen girl enrolls at an elite prep school with a sinister side; with Linus Roache.
King Kong (1976): An oil expedition crew spots a giant gorilla. Mistakenly, they bring it aboard in captivity as an exhibit to show the world; with Jessica Lange and Jeff Bridges.
Kingpin: A bowler who loses his career when he loses a hand finds possible redemption as a coach for a talented Amish bowler; with Woody Harrelson and Randy Quaid.
Laura: Cop investigates the murder of a woman who many people loved, and he finds out why; with Gene Tierney and Clifton Webb.
The Lesser Blessed: In an isolated rural town, a First Nation teen deals with his painful past, alienation, and racism in his school.
The Lesson: An honest elementary school teacher with a jobless, alcoholic husband and a foreclosure must resort to extreme measures to save her home.
Max Dugan Returns: Money may not buy everything, but for a struggling single mother and teacher, her estranged father might be able to start to make things right; with Jason Robards and Marsha Mason.
Million Dollar Baby: Female boxer gets a reluctant gym manager to help train her to go pro; with Hilary Swank and Clint Eastwood.
A Necessary Death: Drama about a documentarian who is following the final days of a young man planning on ending it all.
The Nightmare: Documentary examines real life incidents of sleep paralysis where victims remain in a purgatory between the worlds of sleep and awake. From the guy who directed Room 237.
The Odd Couple: Based on the Broadway play. Felix, a neatnik, leaves after a fight with his wife and rooms with a slobby friend named Oscar. But within days, they're driving each other bonkers; with Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon.
On the Town: In New York City, three sailors make the most of a 24 hour leave; with Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra.
Pal Joey: Using his charm and dance moves, Joey convinces a vixen widow to finance his nightclub and everything is peachy until a good natured chorus girl enters the picture; with Frank Sinatra and Rita Hayworth.
Pepe: Mexican ranch hand makes his way to Hollywood to follow his beloved horse who had been sold to a washed up movie producer; with Cantinflas and Jimmy Durante.
Pernicious: Three young women drawn to Thailand for exotic adventure find themselves on a bloody trail of revenge by the spirit of a murdered kid.
Pressure: Four divers find themselves separated from their boat trapped in a diving bell; with Matthew Goode and Danny Huston.
The Punisher: Seeking revenge, Thomas Jane takes on the titular persona after being wounded in a mob hit that took away his wife and kids; with John Travolta and Rebecca Romijn.
Queens and Cowboys: Documentary examines the competitors in the International Gay Rodeo Association Finals.
Reasonable Doubt (2014): DA who escaped a fatal hit and run ends up prosecuting the man falsely accused of the crime in trial; with Samuel L. Jackson and Dominic Cooper.
The Relic: A cop and two scientists attempt to stop a creature who's killing patrons at a Chicago museum on opening night by unlocking its origins; with Penelope Ann Miller and Tom Sizemore.
Risky Business: When his parents are away, a high school with dreams of Princeton will play with the help of Lana, a prostitute; with Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay.
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves: With the help of exiled villagers and Maid Marian, Robin hopes to avenge the deaths of his father at the hands of the notorious Sheriff of Nottingham; with Kevin Costner and Alan Rickman.
Set Fire to the Stars: Back again? A professor regrets inviting brilliant, but alcoholic, poet Dylan Thomas to New York; with Elijah Wood and Celyn Jones.
Some Came Running: A World War 2 vet returns home to notice his quiet hometown is hiding some complex secrets; with Frank Sinatra and Shirley MacLaine
Someone Like You: When the talent scout for a talk show is dumped by the show's producer, she decides to write a bitter tell-all advice column. Of course, she meets Mr. Maybe Right because romcom; with Ashley Judd and Hugh Jackman.
Sphere: Team of scientists explore a giant spacecraft under the sea and notice a mysterious sphere that can communicate messages to them; with Dustin Hoffman and Sharon Stone.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game: Two baseball players start to woo the new owner of the Wolves when they find out she's beautiful and talented; with Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly.
Tell Spring Not to Come This Year: Documentary follows the lives of two Afghan National Army soldiers as they fight the Taliban and deal with NATO troops leaving in 2014.
There's No Business Like Show Business: Vaudeville family finds its act in jeopardy when one of the participants falls for a gorgeous outsider; with Ethel Merman and Donald O'Connor.
This Must Be the Place: Otherwise known as the film with Sean Penn and the silly wig. An aging rocker seeks out an ex-Nazi war criminal for something he did to his deceased father when they were both younger; with Penn and Judd Hirsch.
United Passions: This drama explores the rise of the World Cup's dominance through those who led FIFA. Reportedly, there's some MAJOR omissions; with Sam Neill and Tim Roth.
The Wedding Singer: A wedding singer is asked by a reception hall waitress to help plan her own wedding, but he suspects that her groom might be wrong for her; with Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore.
White Rabbit: Bullied high school student starts having visions of a rabbit he killed when he was younger; with Britt Robertson and Nick Krause.
The Wild Bunch: When one last job until retirement is botched, aging outlaws get mixed up with a corrupt Mexican general; with William Holden and Ernest Borgnine.
Wild Horses: Aging rancher must confront his past when a cold case is reopened; with Robert Duvall and James Franco.
October 2:
Anjelah Johnson: Not Fancy: Actress (MadTV) and comedian examines European gypsies, Vietnamese manicurists, and Mexican moms in this stand up special.
El Viaje de la Nonna: An increasingly forgetful Nonna wants to make the trip from Mexico to Italy to check out the birthplace of her beloved former husband.
La Leyenda de la Nahuala: Leo fears a witch called La Nahuala from his brother Nando's stories, but he must step up when Nando falls under her curse.
Northless: Drama follows one man's efforts to cross the border from Mexico into the United States and a friendship he develops with two store managers in Tijuana.
October 3:
Alpha and Omega: Family Vacation: Family of wolves goes on their first vacation together, but they'll need some help from their friends to stop a band of trappers.
Snow Girl and the Dark Crystal: Warrior hero slays demons to save his people in this story based on Chinese mythology.
Three Headed Shark Attack: Mutated from pollution, a three headed shark attacks a research facility and goes after guests on a cruise ship. Wow; with Danny Trejo and Rob Van Dam.
October 4:
A Sinner in Mecca: Provocative documentary about a gay Muslim filmmaker who risks his life by carrying a hidden smartphone and tiny cameras into Mecca for a pilgrimage.
Little Loopers: Disgraced former golf pro gains redemption when he is assigned community service to coach a young kid's golf team; with Natalie Imbruglia and Jay R. Ferguson.
Man from Reno: Crime novelist and small town sheriff investigate disappearance of mysterious man and a suitcase of clues he left behind.
October 6:
The Stranger: In a small town, a stranger with secrets shows up to look for his lost love. Meanwhile, village life takes a dark, brutal turn.
Tremors 5: Bloodlines: Survivalist Burt Gummer brings along a tech savvy new partner to help him capture a deadly creature that's terrorizing South Africa; with Michael Gross and Jamie Kennedy.
The Otherworld: Director Richard Stanley (Hardware) takes sorcerers and psychics to a remote location in France that reportedly serves as a portal between our world and the supernatural one.
Ron White: A Little Unprofessional: The blue collar comic riffs on Tiger Woods, booze, Dr. Phil, and sex in his stand up special.
Runoff: A husband with a serious illness and a farm on the verge of foreclosure drives a wife and mother to make a desperate bargain.
Victorio: A gangbanger and a prostitute find love and a future with each other despite living in a world of hustle and violence.
October 7:
Cheatin': A bumper car accident sends Jake and Ella onto a hot romance, but a plot rife with jealousy might cool things off. Directed by Bill Plympton.
Uncertain Terms: A 30 year old man is visiting his aunt whose residence doubles as a shelter for pregnant teens. Problems begin when he finds himself drawn to one of the new residents.
October 8:
American Heist: An ex-con is getting his life straightened out when his convict brother leaves prison and drags them in the underground for one final heist to make things right; with Hayden Christensen and Adrien Brody.
Strangerland: When the two teen children of a recently relocated couple disappear in the Australian desert, suspicions and rumors run wild; with Nicole Kidman and Joseph Fiennes.
Lou! Journal Infime: A teen girl spends her days eating takeout, playing with her cat and spying on her hunky neighbor. But things change when she finds her mother has fallen in love.
October 9:
Winter on Fire: Peaceful student demonstrations turn to a violent revolution and a full fledged civil rights movement in this documentary.
e-Dreams: Documentary focuses on the highs and lows of the dotcom frenzy through the rise and fall of the startup Kozmo.com and examines what happened to its founders.
The Five Venoms: Dying kung fu master sends his last pupil to track which one of his five former students (presumably called Venoms) has turned evil.
Crippled Avengers: Four male victims of an evil warlord and his sidekick son team up under the tutelage of a kung fu master in hopes of rising up against their venomous rule.
Masked Avengers: Three fearless martial arts fighters stand up to masked killers with vicious, gut shattering weapons
Return to the 36th Chamber: Small time scammer studies the moves of Shaolin temple monks to avenge factory workers who's been preyed upon by thugs.
Invincible Shaolin: An evil warlord who's jealous of the rising power of the Shaolin devises a sinister scheme to turn them against each other. As the body count rises, each side trains harder than before.
Five Element Ninjas: When five ninjas whose fighting styles are based on gold, wood, water, fire, and earth unleash their skills on a rival school, the sole survivor student vows deadly revenge on the quintet.
Robert Kelly: Live at the Village Underground: From New York, the salty comic riffs on favorite vices, family life, and farting.
October 10:
Around the World in 80 Days Special Edition (1956): Victorian era gentleman Phileas Fogg wagers that he can travel around the world in 80 days. In making the trip, he takes along his handy butler Passepartout. Interesting that they now have two versions of this tale simultaneously; with David Niven and Cantinflas.
Police Story: Lockdown: In order to free his kidnapped daughter, a police detective will have to endure a series of tests from a vengeful nightclub owner with a secret. Perhaps a remake of 12 Rounds; with Jackie Chan.
October 11:
Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me: The country music icon reflects on his long career and his Alzheimer diagnosis as he plans his final tour and his farewell to his fans.
October 13:
Pentatonix: On My Way Home: The a cappella quintet looks back on the road it took to get there as they perform songs on their sold out 2015 tour.
October 14:
Lazarus: You might remember this in theaters as Lazarus Effect. A group's research in finding a serum that can resurrect the dead hits a few snags, particularly when one of the group needs it themselves. They haven't seen Flatliners, presumably; with Mark Duplass and Olivia Wilde.
Suburra: See the movie before the upcoming series. A battle over getting a casino into a seaside town near Rome showcases criminal rivalries and corruption on a grand scale.
October 15:
All American High Revisited: Documentary examines the subjects of a 1984 documentary on high school seniors to see what's happened in the last 30 years. It's like a reunion, only shorter and not yours.
Djinn: After losing their infant, a grief stricken couple returns to their homeland only to find their new deluxe high rise apartment building is haunted by sinister spirits. Out of the frying pan...
Ferocious Planet: Group of observers to a fantastical new device that allows for glimpses of alternative worlds finds themselves fighting for their lives when it malfunctions and sends them into a nightmarish scenario. Never volunteer or observe experimental devices, people!
First Comes Love: Documentary examines the efforts of its director to become a single mom at the age of 41.
From Baghdad to Brooklyn: Documentary examines the efforts of a journalist to get a charismatic Iraqi refugee back to the United States.
Gardeners of Eden: The efforts of an elderly lady and some rangers to stop the lucrative, but highly illegal and harmful, practices of poaching elephants for their ivory are chronicled in this documentary.
The Guvnors: A family man returns to defend his former gang of soccer hooligans from a young thug who's picking a fight with them.
Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania: Woman in an arranged marriage falls in love with a shopkeeper's son while shopping for a wedding dress, but the father won't accept her change of heart.
Isabella Rossellini's Green Porno Live: The legendary actress acts out the mating habits of various animal species in this whimsical documentary film.
Katt Williams: American Hustle: Aspiring actor, disgusted with the stereotypical roles he's getting, decides to do stand up instead.
Katt Williams: Pimp Chronicles Part 1: Using an edgy style and personal experiences, Katt paints a portrait of life in black America.
My Monkey Baby: Documentary profiles several of the 15,000 American people who raise chimps as surrogate children. Obviously, they never heard that chilling 911 call from that one woman's neighbor.
Road: Documentary examines the Dunlop family, two sets of brothers proving to be top notch motorcycle road racers. Liam Neeson, with his particular set of skills, narrates.
Three Stars: Documentary spans three continents to find nine Michelin awarded chefs with the titular distinction to discover the business of cooking at such a high level (three stars is the maximum that can be handed out).
October 16:
Anthony Jeselnik: Thoughts and Prayers: The comedian and reality show host (Last Comic Standing) skewers taboos and riffs on tragedies before pulling back the curtain on his provocative style.
Beasts of No Nation: See this while in theaters. A young boy in West Africa finds that civil war tears his family apart and ends up joining mercenary soldiers and growing up in a hurry; with Idris Elba.
Circle: A group of strangers are kidnapped and placed facing each other as one person gets executed every 10 minutes. But the group finds out they can control who will live and who dies; with Julie Benz.
Gulaab Gang: An activist fighting for rights of women brings out a pink clad group of vigilantes, but she ends up locking horns with a shrewd politician.
October 17:
Z Storm: The decision by the wife of a rising star police superintendent to report his corruption due to being mistreated leads to the unraveling of a charity based Ponzi scheme that becomes Hong Kong's biggest financial fraud ever.
October 18:
Ain't Them Bodies Saints: Convict escapes prison and looks for his wife and young daughter, but his reunion hits a snag; with Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara.
The Tiger and the Monk: Documentary looks at Buddhist monks outside of Bangkok who lovingly and carefully raise 10 endangered tigers they've raised since cubs.
October 20:
Hungry Hearts: After an awkward meeting leads to a marriage, their relationship is shaken up when the husband starts questioning the parenting skills of his wife; with Adam Driver.
October 21:
Back in Time: People such as director Robert Zemeckis and lead Michael J. Fox discuss the film Back to the Future and how it went from being a box office hit to its status as a cultural phenom.
Mea Culpa: Police detective and his colleague try to solve a string of murders that lead to a lethal gang taking orders from the Serbian mafia.
October 22:
The Journey Home: Young boy spots a lost baby polar bear and treks across the Canadian wilderness to return the cub home to his mama; with Goran Visnjic and Bridget Moynahan.
Kung Fury: Miami detective with superninja powers travels back in time to kill Adolf Hitler and the Nazis in an arcade game style war; with Jorma Taccone.
Results: A wealthy, but unhappy recently divorced man starts hitting the gym and develops an unusual relationship with the owner and a trainer; with Guy Pearce and Cobie Smulders.
Unexpected: An inner city teacher who's struggling with the news that she's pregnant bonds with a star pupil facing the same issue; with Cobie Smulders and Anders Holm.
October 23:
Hum Saath-Saath Hain: An Indian family deals with the fracture caused by a scheming mother's plan to cut off her disabled son and his wife from the family fortune; with Salman Khan and Tabu.
October 24:
Dear Dracula: Dracula decides to visit a young movie buff after receiving a letter from him and he helps the venerable monster regain his confidence; with Emilio Estevez and Ray Liotta.
Jack Strong: Based on a true story. A Polish spy betrays his Soviet masters in the middle of the Cold War and passes high level secrets to the CIA; with Patrick Wilson.
October 25:
Let Us Prey: Mysterious man arrives in a police station in a rural Scottish town and creates chaos.
Vinyl Days: A shared love of music helps four middle aged men through various relationship crises including breakups, commitment issues, and an impending marriage.
Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection: Collection of 12 animated shorts from Disney including Oscar winning Paperman and Feast, Oscar nominated Get a Horse, and Oscar contender Frozen Fever.
October 26:
Trick or Treaters: Three robbers kidnap a young girl looking for a ransom, but she's hiding a secret...she's an orphan.
October 27:
August: Osage County: The disappearance of their father leads three strong willed women to their childhood home where they deal with their equally strong willed mother; with Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts.
A Borrowed Identity: Promising Arab student brought up in Israel joins a top boarding school in Jerusalem, but his ethnicity leads to a life changing choice.
Bunks: In an island summer camp, two troublemaking brothers pretending to be counselors accidentally triggers a curse that bring the dead to life.
Human Centipede 3: Final Sequence: Sadistic warden who is fed up with prisoners rioting in his overcrowded prison comes up with a drastic solution; with Eric Roberts and Tom Six.
Manson Family Vacation: LA attorney has his peaceful existence disturbed by the sudden arrival of his Manson obsessed brother who talks him to going on a road trip because indie movie; with Jay Duplass and Tobin Bell.
October 28:
1001 Grams: A scientist goes to a conference on the true weight of a kilogram even as her personal life starts to break down.
Famous Nathan: Documentary examines the man behind the Famous Nathan empire, which was a true rags to riches story.
The Great Museum: Documentary examines the every day operations at a prominent museum in Vienna.
Gueros: A teenage boy, along with his brother and his roommate, go out in search for a former rock star in Mexico City.
The Gunman: A black ops assassin planning on retirement discovers that someone in his company wants him dead; with Sean Penn and Javier Bardem.
Seeds of Time: Documentary examines the efforts by an agriculturalist to save seeds from around the world to prevent famine in the future.
Sunset Edge: Four teens skateboard an abandoned trailer park unaware that a former resident is watching them.
Tu dors Nicole: After graduating college, a young woman plans on a quiet summer with her parents until her brother and his band suddenly appear.
October 29:
Alexander: The Ultimate Edition: The assassination of his father leads young Alexander to inherit the throne and build an army designed to conquer the world and make him immortal. But as his political/military life thrives, his personal one languishes; with Colin Farrell and Angelina Jolie.
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If You Build It: Documentary examines the efforts of a designer and architect to rebuild a rural town by coming up with a new kind of design class for high school.
Nowitzki: The Perfect Shot: Documentary explores the life and career of Dirk Nowitzki from his early days in Germany to superstar success in the NBA as a Dallas Maverick.
Return to Sender: A nurse has a blind date go disastrously wrong when she's assaulted. She decides to reach out to her attacker when he's in prison and tries to build a relationship with him; with Rosamund Pike and Shiloh Fernandez.
October 30:
Cruel and Unusual: In a mysterious institution, a wrongfully accused murderer is sentence to relive his wife's murder every day for eternity; it lives up to its title, at least.
October 31:
Kristy: A group of coeds who chose to stay on campus during Thanksgiving break struggle to deal with a sadistic gang; with Ashley Greene and Lucas Till.
The Maneater: A nihilistic artist who's hiding behind a fast living and promiscuous lifestyle starts to fall for a handsome, earnest young priest.
Wolf Warrior: A Chinese special forces marksman is pursued by mercenaries of a vicious drug lord with orders of assassination; with Scott Adkins.
TV Shows:
October 1:
American Experience: The Poisoner's Handbook: How forensic chemistry evolved over the years in part to solve poisoning cases.
America's Test Kitchen Season 1: Host Chris Kimball and his assistants test new versions of classic recipes and equipment to make food more healthful and easier.
Barefoot Contessa: Back to the Basics Collection: This collection features Ina Garten sharing brunch recipes, solving cocktail party dilemmas, and deliver tips for chocolate.
Beachfront Bargain Hunt Collection: Families look for second, more affordable homes in swanky places like the Hamptons and Cape Cod in this collection.
Bigger Than T. Rex: Documentary examines the discovery of bones in Morocco of the elusive, legendary creature known as the Spinosaurus.
The Black Kungfu Experience: Documentary focuses on four African American stars of various kung fu films who had the chance to showcase their skills and express themselves.
La Casa de al Lado Season 1: Two rich families living side by side become embroiled in money, power, sex, and murder.
Chuck's Eat the Street Collection: Series examines culinary specialties in places throughout the United States including Nashville, Philly and The Bronx.
The Day the '60s Died: Documentary examines the incident in May 1970 where a protest would lead to tragedy.
Dear Genevieve Collection: Genevieve Gorder helps various people who's fallen out of love with their home with advice and makeovers.
Design on a Dime Season 1: Designers Casey and John turn rooms from drab into fab without breaking the budget.
Emperor's Ghost Army: Scientists examine an army made out of terracotta found near the tomb of China's first emperor.
Escape from a Nazi Death Camp: Survivors of a Nazi Death Camp in Solibor recount their tale of rebellion and escape.
Extreme Homes Collection: Travel around the world to see some unusual but inhabitable homes.
First Man on the Moon: Friends and family paint an intimate portrait of Neil Armstrong and his many accomplishments.
Fixer Upper Season 1: Design and real estate gurus help their clients in Waco, Texas find homes in nice neighborhoods in need of some help.
Genevieve's Renovation Season 1: Designer Genevieve Gorder and her daughter renovate their apartment in New York City.
Girl Eat World Season 1: Adventurous foodie goes across the globe to exotic locations in search of good local cuisine.
The Great British Baking Show Season 1: Ten British amateur bakers submit their wares for challenges to determine which of them is the best.
The Great Food Truck Race Collection: Food truck teams go on a head to head race across America in this series.
House Hunters Renovation Collection: Home buyers must compromise and overcome hurdles as they turn their purchases into dream houses.
How We Got to Now with Steven Johnson Season 1: Series explains how marvels we take for granted have evolved over time.
Inside the Court of Henry VIII: Get inside the court of Henry the 8th where his vision, vanity, and force of will redefined British politics, religion, and culture.
John Denver: Country Boy: His ex-wives, family members, and fellow musicians explore the life and legacy of singer-songwriter John Denver.
Ken Burns: Cancer: Emperor of All Maladies Season 1: From the master documentarian, find out about cancer's long history from ancient Egypt to the weapons used to fight it today.
Man vs Food Collection: Host Adam Richman goes to various restaurants in the US to face various food challenges.
Million Dollar Rooms Collection: Series examines pricey and sumptuous homes and examines how celebs relax in them.
Monkey Thieves Seasons 1-3: Documentary series deals with rhesus macaque monkeys who live in a sacred temple in India, a place where they are revered.
Monumental Mysteries Collection: Hear the unheard of true stories behind famous buildings and monuments in this show.
My First Place Collection: First time home buyers face unique challenges as they turn purchased buildings into their homes.
Nature: Animal Misfits: Awkward creatures with remarkable adaptions is the focus of this episode.
Nature: Invasion of the Killer Whales: Due to climate change in the Arctic, whales have taken over the alpha apex predator title away from polar bears.
Nature: The Last Orangutan Eden: In Sumantra, scientists observe orangutans in their natural habitat and teach survival skills to orphans.
Nature: Mystery Monkeys of Shangri-La: Years after spotting a new species of monkey in the Himalayas, a filmmaker returns to observe a family of them.
Nature: Owl Power: Observe two barn owl chicks as they learn the skills and adaptions that make them impressive predators.
Nature: Penguin Post Office: In Antarctica, see an unique post office with postcards, trinkets, and an up close view at penguins raising their families
Nature: A Sloth Named Velcro: Journalist returns to Central and South America to examine how life has changed for the sloths that reside there.
The Navy SEALs: Their Untold Story: Documentary by Ken Burns explores the history of the US Navy SEALS from World War 2 to today's conflicts.
Never a Neverland: Documentary examines the grim landscape of Swaziland, where a third of its population are orphans of the AIDS crisis.
Nova: Ben Franklin's Balloons: To determine whether they really exist, someone attempts to build a replica using materials and tools available during the 1700s.
Nova: First Air War: The evolution of aircraft during World War 1 is explored in this episode.
Nova: Killer Landslides: The causes of the Oso, Washington landslides in 2014 are examined.
Nova: Rise of the Hackers: The cat and mouse game between hackers who threaten networks around the world and security experts trying to bring a stop to them is explored.
Nova: Surviving Ebola: The epicenter of the 2014 Ebola outbreak is examined along with vaccines in the works for the dreaded disease.
Nova: Vaccines Calling the Shots: The science behind vaccines is the focus as well as the diseases making a comeback due to "enlightened" people fighting against vaccinations.
The Physics of Light Season 1: The role that light plays in physics is explored from the days of Isaac Newton to present day.
Pioneers of Television Special: Robin Williams Remembered: Celebration of the life and work of this comic actor features tributes as well as his final interview.
Property Virgins Collection: People looking to be first time homebuyers is the focus of this series. Spoiler alert: Many end up making that purchase.
Richard Pryor: Icon: Documentary profile of the controversial comic who rose to fame during a turbulent era in American history.
Salvage Dawgs Season 2: The co-owners of Black Dog Salvage bid on condemned properties to reclaim remarkable pieces of America's past.
Secrets of Her Majesty's Secret Service: We know your secrets, Mr. Bond. Or you'll know the operations and operatives of over 100 years of the UK's Secret Service.
Secrets of the Underground London: What's underneath London? As we learn in this PBS special, quite a bit.
Selling New York Collection: New York real estate agents face unique challenges to sell properties in the Big Apple.
Sex in the Wild Season 1: Now that we've got your attention, a veterinary scientist and experts in biology and reproduction examine the mating habits of endangered species.
Shushybye Season 1: Season one of the kid's series examines books and friendship while making dreams come true for its viewers.
Small Space, Big Style Collection: Explore places with not a lot of square footage but packs a lot of stylish oomph in them.
Soul Food Junkies: Series examines the cultural significance of soul food as well as advice for making it more healthful.
Street Food Season 2: The host travels to far flung places across the globe in search of delectable dishes from local cuisines.
Tales from the Royal Bedchamber: The host examines the bedchambers of kings and queens over the years and explores their changing tastes with time.
Throwdown with Bobby Flay Collection: Bobby Flay takes on local chefs to see who can make the better dishes in this competition series.
The Time in Between Season 1: In Morocco, a bankrupt but talented dressmaker does what she can to survive even as the world plunges into war.
Twice Born: Stories from the Special Delivery Unit Season 1: Series examines the operations and doctors responsible for fetal surgeries.
The Vanilla Ice Project Seasons 1-4: The former rapper and his crew make over mansions in this series. Word to ya mutha.
Wakufu Season 1: An adopted boy uses his magic powers on an epic quest to find his real family.
Why Planes Vanish: Through the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, experts investigate how a plane can simply vanish today with all of these technological advances.
Worst Cooks in America Collection: Two chefs take on a team of recruits who's likely to burn milk unattended and have them square off in a competition where they'll get down to one winner. More like Best of the Worst, amirite?
Zoboomafoo Season 2: The world of nature is explored through puppets, animation, and songs for preschoolers. With Chris and Martin Kratt from the Wild Kratts PBS series.
October 2:
Vampire Diaries Season 6: Elena and her friends try to move on from a major loss only to learn that their past isn't done with them yet; with Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley.
Reign Season 2: Following the death of the king, Mary faces a nation riddled with plague, betrayal, and violence; with Adelaide Kane and Toby Regbo.
October 6:
American Horror Story: Freak Show: Orphaned conjoined twins are hired by the owner of a struggling freak show; with Jessica Lange and Kathy Bates.
The Flash Season 1: Forensics expert who survives a freak accident wakes up to find he's got special powers that allows him to square off against forces threatening his city and perhaps find out who really killed his mom, too; with Grant Gustin and Candice Patton.
iZombie Season 1: Medical student turned zombie finds that she has a gift for solving crimes when she starts eating brains in a morgue; with Rose McIver and Malcolm Goodwin.
The Originals Season 2: A vampire clan deals with the werewolves that run New Orleans as well as some witches who are stalking them; with Joseph Morgan and Daniel Gillies.
Last Man Standing Season 4: In season 4, the patriarch of a female centric family opens an eatery while helping his daughters accomplish what they want to be in life; with Tim Allen and Nancy Travis.
October 7:
Arrow Season 3: In the third season of the series, Starling City has found its hero. But Oliver Queen can't live a normal life free of challenges or peril; with Stephen Amell and Katie Cassidy.
Legends Season 1: A CIA agent can assume any identity to perform espionage work, but things start to crash when someone suggests that he's not who he believes he is; with Sean Bean and Ali Larter.
Supernatural Season 10: The brothers who deal with paranormal activity, demons, ghosts, and monsters in their extended road trip find themselves dealing with resurrection, the Mark of Cain, and a mysterious witch in its tenth season.
Flor Salvaje Season 1: Brave young woman tries to create a new life for herself and her sisters and must decide between three men who can offer different things to her.
October 9:
The Mr. Peabody and Sherman Show Season 1: Based on the modest hit animated film, Mr. Peabody and his ward Sherman holds a late night talk show from his swanky pad where it's best to expect the unexpected.
Mighty Med Season 2: The Annihilator turns Skylar into a villain and Kaz and Oliver are tasked to stop his evil plan and save the world
Aldnoah.Zero Series 1: Fifteen years after a clash between Earth and Mars led to the destruction of the moon, a nefarious plot is leading to the two planets close to war again.
Durarara!!: A new high school student in Tokyo enters into a world of love, mystery, gangs and quests.
Durarara!!X2: Peace has returned to a turmoil stricken city, although a powerful and dangerous man grows to threaten this peace.
Sword Art Online 2 Season 1: Kinto is approached by the government to find out the identity of a website user who has the power of killing people in real life through attacking their avatars.
October 11:
Jake and the Neverland Pirates Season 3: In the third season of the pirate saga, Jake and his mates build a mechanical pirate, turn themselves invisible, and create a ghostly love match.
October 12:
Jane the Virgin Season 1: Young teen virgin finds a routine medical test go dramatically wrong when due to a hospital mix up she finds herself pregnant; with Gina Rodriguez.
October 15:
Adaalat Season 1: A brilliant defense attorney places justice first, but he relentlessly seeks the truth even when his clients have given up hope. So basically, it's India's answer to Perry Mason or a younger skewing Matlock.
The Christmas Card: Soldier searches for the sender of a Christmas card he received while stationed in Afghanistan and ends up saving her father and falling for her, but there's one problem; with Edward Asner.
C.I.D. Season 1: Elite members of a Crime Investigation Department use forensic evidence to solve tough, complex crimes in Mumbai. So basically, it's CSI: Mumbai.
Dinotopia: The Miniseries: Two young brothers survive a plane crash and awaken in a secret world where dinosaurs and humans peacefully co-exist. Other than needing to go back home, what's the issue; with Wentworth Miller and David Thewlis.
El Asombroso Mundo de Zamba Season 1: Cheerful 9 year old boy named Jose Zamba travels through time to meet Latin American scientists, artists, and athletes while bonding with friends and having fun.
Finding Jesus: Faith, Fact, Forgery Season 1: Using forensics and archaeology evidence, a panel of contributors attempt to determine the authenticity of six holy Christian artifacts that attempt to shed the light on Jesus.
The Five People You Meet in Heaven: A World War 2 vet and amusement park worker killed while trying to save a young child in peril meets five people who help him understand the reach he had while he was alive; with Jon Voight and Ellen Burstyn.
Huntik Seasons 1-2: High school student searching for his missing dad joins the Seekers, a secret group who allies with aliens to protect the world from evil.
Maharana Pratap Season 1: In the 16th century, a brave and noble king rises above his competition to prove he deserves the crown and protect the kingdom from invaders.
Medialuna y las nochas magicas Season 1: An enchanted princess only comes out at night where she explores and has fun with a human friend and a toad.
Rear Window (1998 TV Movie): Wheelchair bound architect spies on his neighbors, but when he suspects foul play, he launches an investigation with a female colleague; with Christopher Reeve and Daryl Hannah.
Seventeen Again: A twelve year old boy accidentally spills an anti-aging formula on some soap used by his divorced grandparents, who promptly fall in love again. But there's a catch; with Tahj Mowry and Tia Mowry-Hardrict.
The Sitter (2007): An affluent couple hire a sweet teen to live with them as a nanny for their two kids, but she may be hiding a secret; with Gail O'Grady and William R. Moses.
Skins Volume 7: Particular volume examines the current goings on of Effie, Cassie, and Cook, three characters that departed the show due to the rising stars of the people who played the roles; with Jack O'Connell and Kaya Scodelario.
October 16:
All Hail King Julian Season 2: In the second season of the Madagascar spinoff, Julian the lemur deals with romance and bromance as he meets new friends and keeps the party going.
Some Assembly Required Season 2: In season 2, the kids who run a toy company deal with mishaps like a biker gang, mattress kings, and babies riding toys into space. I smell a lawsuit with the last one.
October 20:
Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered: The Dark Knight must get to the bottom of disappearances involving fellow Justice League members.
Marvel's Avengers Assemble Season 2: The Avengers add a new member to its crew while trying to save the world from the death obsessed Thanos.
Voltron Force Season 1: Two Galaxy Alliance Academy cadets are called into a resistance group led by the original Voltron.
October 23:
Hemlock Grove Season 3: In the final season of the cult Netflix series, the search for Miranda and Nadia intensifies. Meanwhile, Olivia comes to a disturbing realization as Roman is intrigued by a mysterious woman; with Dougray Scott and Famke Janssen.
October 26:
The Principal Season 1: The new principal at a notorious boys school takes a radical approach that comes into question when a student is found dead.
October 28:
Chasing Life Season 2: In season 2 of the series, April deals with a cancer recurrence, plans a wedding, and starts writing a book about her experiences; with Italia Ricci and Mary Page Keller.
October 30:
Popples Season 1: Adorable Popple friends love helping their pals and neighbors, but their efforts don't always go as planned.
October 31:
The 100 Season 2: 100 space station residents must make the crucial call whether a post-nuclear apocalyptic Earth is worth inhabiting; with Paige Turco and Isaiah Washington.
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