Movies on TV: Jan. 11-17

'School of Rock'
Sun., Jan. 11, 8PM on TBS

Synopsis: Fired from his group and desperate for money, a guitarist (Jack Black) poses as a teacher for students who play in a school band.

What the Critics Said: Critics rocked out to Jack Black's highly praised and Golden Globes-nominated performance.

Our Take: Black's signature humor will have fans laughing throughout, but the film also has enough heartwarming moments for the entire family to enjoy.

'Mean Girls'
Wed., Jan. 14, 7 and 9PM on ABC Family

Synopsis: Attending high school for the first time, a teenager (Lindsay Lohan) becomes friends with three popular but manipulative students.

Fun Fact: Emmy-winner Tina Fey, who plays Lohan's math teacher Ms. Norbury, also wrote the screenplay.

Our Take: This biting and dead-on look at high school cliques boasts a surprisingly strong lead performance from Lohan; it also proves that Tina Fey was hilarious long before Sarah Palin came around.

'Moulin Rouge!'
Thu., Jan. 15, 8PM on E!

Synopsis: In 1890s France a courtesan (Nicole Kidman) falls in love with a young writer (Ewan McGregor) but strings along a duke who can finance improvements to the night spot.

Number of Oscar nominations: 8. The film was a big hit with the Academy, earning noms for Best Picture and Best Actress (Kidman) in 2001.

We Say: The emotional payoff at the end is well-worth it ... so long as you can keep up with the film's manic beginning. Either way, hearing Kidman sing like a seasoned pro is reason enough to watch.

More movie picks of the week:

'Gladiator'
Mon., Jan. 12, 9:45PM on HBO

'Alice in Wonderland'
Tue., Jan. 13, PM on ToonDisney

'Good Will Hunting'
Fri., Jan. 16, 9PM on Bravo

'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'
Sat., Jan. 17, 4PM on TCM

'Juno'
Sat., Jan. 17, 8PM on HBO (HBO premiere)

'The Fabulous Baker Boys'
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