'Minority Report'Sun., May 17, 2:30PM on TNT
What It's About: A policeman (Tom Cruise) tries to establish his innocence in a future where law enforcement can arrest killers before their crimes.
Fun Fact: 'Minority Report' features a couple of cameos, including a blink-and-you'll-miss-her moment from Cameron Diaz.
We Say: This is one of Steven Spielberg's most underrated sci-fi flicks -- a true pulse-pounding adventure ride that pulls together edge-of-your-seat action sequences, incredible visual effects and another strong lead performance from Tom Cruise, who later went on to star in Spielberg's 2005 'War of the Worlds' remake.
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'The Color Purple'
Mon., May 18, 7:30PM on BET
What It's About: A black Southern woman (Whoopi Goldberg) struggles to find her identity after suffering years of abuse from her father and others over 40 years.
(Not So) Fun Fact: Along with 'The Turning Point,' 'The Color Purple' holds the record for most Oscar nominations without a win (11).
We Say: Another Spielberg classic, 'The Color Purple' features an astonishing debut performance by Whoopi Goldberg -- a performance that many felt was robbed of a Best Actress Oscar. Also in the flick is another familiar face from daytime TV: Oprah Winfrey, who earned an Oscar nomination as well, this time for Best Supporting Actress.
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'Night at the Museum'Tue., May 19, 7:30PM on FX
What It's About: A night watchman (Ben Stiller) at a museum of natural history discovers that exhibits come alive after the building closes.
Where You'll See It Next: 'Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian' opens nationwide on May 22.
We Say: 'Night at the Museum' is one of the few family movies that equally caters to kids and adults. Both funny and exciting, it's the perfect way to spend a night in front of the TV -- if only to prep the family for the upcoming sequel.
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More flick picks of the week:
'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'
Wed., May 20, 8PM on ABC
'West Side Story'
Thu., May 21, 9:30PM on TCM
'Unforgiven'
Fri., May 22, 8PM on HISTORY
'Kung Fu Panda'
Sat., May 23, 8PM on HBO (HBO premiere)
'Broken Flowers'
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