HDNET MOVIES’ August 2019 Programming Highlights
The sun sets on Summer of Westerns as genre icon Wes Studi—who will receive an honorary Oscar® at the 2019 Governor’s Awards—closes out the block with a posse of unforgettable cowboy classics on August 4 and August 11.
A special Burt Reynolds marathon Aug. 3.
HDNET MOVIES salutes Oscar®-winning leading man George Clooney with an A-List lineup that puts the spotlight on three of his finest films on August 9.
The King Of Rock reigns again as HDNET MOVIES pays tribute to Elvis Presley with a two-pack of beloved films on August 16—the 42NDAnniversary of his passing.
Grab some holy water and settle in for seven sinister films featuring ghastly ghosts, devious demons, and more in the Possessed & Poltergeistsblock on August 17.
HDNET MOVIES celebrates four of Hollywood’s most acclaimed actors all month long with special Birthday blocks honoring Antonio Banderas(August 10), Jack Black (August 28), and Richard Gere (August 31).
HDNET MOVIES AUGUST 2019 HIGHLIGHTS:
Burt Reynolds Block – Saturday, August 3
- 6aE – Navajo Joe (1967)
- 8:05aE & 12:45aE – Fuzz (1972)
- 9:40aE & 9pE – Gator (1976)
- 12:05pE & 4:20aE – Malone (1987)
- 1:40pE & 11pE – White Lightning (1973)
- 3:25pE – Semi-Tough (1977)
- 5:15pE – The End (1978)
- 7pE & 2:20aE – Striptease (1996)
“Summer Of Westerns” Hosted by Wes Studi
Sunday, August 4
- 7:30pE – Gun Fury (1953)
- 9pE – Two Rode Together (1961)
- 10:55pE – Buchanan Rides Alone (1958)
Sunday, August 11
- 9pE – Unforgiven (1992)
- 11:15pE – Mackenna’s Gold (1969)
“A-List: George Clooney” – Friday, August 9
- 7:05pE – Up In The Air (2009)
- 9pE – The Men Who Stare At Goats (2010)
- 10:40pE – Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind (2002)
“Elvis Presley Double” – Friday, August 16
- 7:30pE – Frankie And Johnny (1966)
- 9pE – Clambake (1967)
“Possessed & Poltergeists” – Saturday, August 17
- 3:55pE – An American Haunting (2006)
- 5:30pE – The Haunting In Connecticut (2009)
- 7:15pE – Haunting In Connecticut 2: Ghosts Of Georgia (2013)
- 9pE – The Exorcism Of Emily Rose (2005)
- 11:05pE – Exorcist III: Legion (1990)
- 1aE – The Last Exorcism (2010)
- 2:30aE – The Amityville Horror (1979)
August Birthday Celebrations
Antonio Banderas – Saturday, August 10
- 5:25pE – Desperado (1995)
Jack Black – Wednesday, August 28
- 5:55pE – Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny (2006)
“Richard Gere Triple” – Saturday, August 31
- 7:25pE – Hachi: A Dog’s Tale (2009)
- 9pE – Primal Fear (1996)
- 11:15pE – American Gigolo (1980)
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