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wednesday (Mar 12)Film - The Ringer on Super Movies at 9pm
Starring Johnny Knoxville, Catherine Heigl and Brian Cox this film centres around Steve (Knoxville) who poses as Jeffy - a 'high functioning developmentally disabled young man' - in the special Olympics so that his uncle Gary (Cox) can place a bet on him to win, in an attempt to gain some money to pay for his gardener to have his fingers reattached. When Jeffy falls for volunteer Lyn (Heigl) life gets all that little bit more complicated.
THURSDAY (Mar 13)
Documentary - Naked Science: Grand Canyon on NGC at 6pm
The Grand Canyon is considered one of the wonders of the world. Despite being the subject of numerous studies and research for well over 100 years this natural phenomenon still poses many geological puzzles. Naked Science meets some of the experts who are still trying to unravel these mysteries, not only the history of the formation of the Grand Canyon but also the formation of the North American continent itself.
FRIDAY (Mar 14)
Film - In Her Shoes on Super Movies at 9pm
Rose Feller (Toni Collette) and her sister Maggie (Cameron Diaz) are as opposite to each other as can be. Rose is an overweight and overworked lawyer while Maggie is a beautiful party animal whose irresponsible behaviour gets her thrown out of her father's house. With nowhere to stay, she moves in with her sister who in turn throws her out after a series of catastrophic events. Maggie's only other option is to track down her estranged grandmother and try to charm her way to financial security.
SATURDAY (Mar 15)
Documentary - Six Degrees Could Change the World on NGC at 4pm
Dramatic sequences that reveal the history of similar events in our planet's lifetime; the science behind why these events will happen; and the technological weapons we can wield to fight back. The drama of each degree will be hard-hitting, revealing through cutting-edge graphics a descending prism into the world of each degree warmer we get, from the geological, weather, biological, and human perspectives. We'll draw viewers into each degree act with the story of a comparable weather event that will illustrate what we're in for.
SUNDAY (Mar 16)
Film - Starsky & Hutch on Super Movies at 8.30pm
Detective David Starsky (Ben Stiller) is the most dedicated undercover cop working the mean streets of Bay City, California. Detective Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson (Owen Wilson) is a good cop, but his hazardously laidback personality doesn't always get the job done. Exasperated police captain Doby (Fred Williamson) has found the perfect solution for two of his biggest problems - pair up Starsky and Hutch. The duo use their canniest undercover skills, hardcore street smarts and striking good looks to solve the latest mysterious murder case.
MONDAY (Mar 17)
Film - There's Something About Mary on Star Movies at 8.30pm
There's something about Mary (Cameron Diaz) that still bewitches Ted (Ben Stiller). Although he hasn't seen her in over a dozen years, since that shameful prom night, his heart still flutters at the recollection of her. He's still crazy about her after all these years, and curious as to her whereabouts. At the insistence of his good friend Dom (Chris Elliott), he hires private eye Pat Healy (Matt Dillon) to track her down in Miami.
TUESDAY (Mar 18)
Film - Transporter 2 on Star Movies at 8.30pm
Director Leterrier returns with the sequel to the action-packed and immensely entertaining The Transporter, with Jason Statham in his signature role: ex-Special Forces operative Frank Martin.
Now retired in Miami, Martin makes a living driving for a wealthy family, including twin brothers with whom he has unexpectedly bonded. But when the boys are abducted, Martin must use all his skills to bring them to safety and discover the kidnapper's master plan.
