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January 7

FLED (ADVENTURE - R)

Laurence Fishburne and Stephen Baldwin star as two prison escapees searching for an incriminating computer disk that could bring down the Cuban Mafia or get both of them killed.

KINGPIN (COMEDY - PG-13)

A washed-up bowling champion and his Amish protege con their way to Reno for a million-dollar bowling tournament. Stars Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, and Bill Murray.

YOUNG POISONER'S HANDBOOK (SUS - R)

This movie chronicles the true story of a disturbed, chemistry-obsessed 14-year old. He tests his chemical theories on his family and friends, resulting in their agonizing deaths.

January 14

PHENOMENON (DRAMA - PG)

John Travolta stars as George Malley, an ordinary man who suddenly gains extraordinary mental powers, and must deal with the reactions of the woman he loves, as well and his friends and family, in his small community.

TALES FROM THE CRYPT: BORDELLO OF BLOOD (HORROR - R)

Angie Everhart stars as a bloodthirsty vampiress brought back to life by an evil televangelist who wants to funnel lustful sinners to her bordello.

THE WHITE BALLOON (FOREIGN - UNRATED)

Subtitled in English. A young girl's desire for a pretty goldfish her family cannot afford sparks a wonderfully charming adventure in this award-winning, critically-acclaimed film.

January 21

ALASKA (ADVENTURE - PG)

Alaska tells the story of a 14-year-old boy and his 12-year-old sister who brave the Alaska wilderness to rescue their father after his plane has crashed.

CHUNGKING EXPRESS (FOREIGN - PG-13)

In Chinese with English subtitles. Two love stories involving mysterious women and lovelorn young policemen with unusual appetites are set against the backdrop of a fast-food restaurant.

D3: THE MIGHTY DUCKS (COMEDY - PG)

Emilio Estevez stars in this sequel, packed with action, slapstick, and high-jinks!

EDDIE (COMEDY - PG-13)

A twist of fate leaves loudmouth basketball fanatic Eddie Franklin (Whoopi Goldberg) coach of the New York Knicks.

ESCAPE FROM L.A (SCIFI - R)

Kurt Russell returns as outlaw hero Snake Plissken in this thrill-a-minute sequel to Escape from New York. Costarring Stacy Keach, Steve Buscemi, Peter Fonda, and Cliff Robertson.

MANNY & LO (COMEDY - R)

Manny and Lo are two homeless sisters who kidnap a pregnancy expert to help with the birth of Lo's child. Stars Mary Kay Place, Scarlett Johansson, and Aleksa Palladino.

MAYBE... MAYBE NOT (FOREIGN - R)

In German with English subtitles. When Axel's girlfriend kicks him out of his apartment, he crashes at the home of his gay friend Norbert. The situation becomes awkward when Axel learns Norbert is trying to seduce him!

THE POMPATUS OF LOVE (COMEDY - R)

A hip, comic, tale of life and love in the 90's propels four friends on a desperate quest to unravel the mysteries of desire, love, and lust. Stars Jon Cryer and Adrian Pasdar.

January 28

DEAD MAN (SUSPENSE - R)

A young man (Johnny Depp) on a journey to start his life over becomes involved in a love triangle that ends in murder, leaving him as a suspect.

THE FAN (SUSPENSE - R)

When baseball's highest-paid star (Wesley Snipes) goes into a batting slump, his number-one fan (Robert DeNiro) will stop at nothing -- including murder -- to get him back on track. With John Leguizamo and Ellen Barker.

IL POSTINO (THE POSTMAN) (FOREIGN - PG)

In Italian with English subtitles. Massimo Troisi, who died 12 hours after completion of filming, starred in this film that received 5 Oscar nominations. A shy postman enlists the aid of a renowned poet to help him win the heart of the most beautiful woman in town.

KANSAS CITY (DRAMA - R)

Tough-talking Blondie O'Hara kidnaps the wife of a wealthy presidential adviser as part of her plan to rescue her hoodlum boyfriend. Stars Jennifer Jason Leigh and Harry Belafonte.

SHE'S THE ONE (COMEDY - R)

Two brothers' romantic problems, ignited when one takes up with a woman from the other's past, create a sibling rivalry that turns into a romantic boxing match. Stars Jennifer Aniston and Cameron Diaz.

THE TRIGGER EFFECT (ADVENTURE - R)

Elizabeth Shue stars with Kyle MacLachlan and Dermot Mulrooney in this gripping story of a power failure that leads to the social breakdown of a major city as all forms of communication are wiped out.

February 4

BOGUS (COMEDY - PG)

After his mother dies, 7-year-old Albert moves in with Harriet (Whoopi Goldberg), his mom's best friend. Harriet soon discovers she has two new wards: Albert and his imaginary friend, a Frenchman named Bogus (Gerard Depardieu).

JACK (COMEDY - PG-13)

It's non-stop laughs and entertainment when Robin Williams stars as Jack... a boy who acts like any other kid his age... except he's in a grown-up's body. With Diane Lane and Jennifer Lopez.

February 11

FEELING MINNESOTA (COMEDY - R)

Dark, funny, and poignant, Feeling Minnesota is the story of three volatile, imperfect people still holding out a desperate hope for love and a second chance at life. Stars Keanu Reeves.

FIRST KID (COMEDY - PG)

Funnyman favorite Sinbad stars in this laugh-out-loud comedy about a Secret Service agent who dreams of protecting the President -- but winds up guarding the First Kid.

FLY AWAY HOME (ADVENTURE - PG)

Based on a true story, this is the magical and soaring adventure of a 13-year-old child (Anna Paquin) who adopts an orphaned flock of geese and teaches them to fly. With Jeff Daniels and Dana Delaney.

GRACE OF MY HEART (DRAMA - R)

Grace of My Heart follows the 15-year-journey of Denise Waverly (Illeana Douglas), a songwriter whose experiences inspire her to write the rich melodies that sustain a music empire. With Matt Dillon and Eric Stoltz.

IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK (DRA. - R)

Three women (Demi Moore, Sissy Spacek, Cher) must make one decision that will shape the rest of their lives: how to deal with an unplanned pregnancy.

TRAINSPOTTING (COMEDY - R)

This wild mix of rebellious, fast-paced action and wicked humor follows the edgy antics of four friends as they try to make it in the world on their own terms. Starring Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, and Kevin McKidd.

TREES LOUNGE (COMEDY - R)

All Tommy (Steve Buscemi) wants from life is what everyone else has -- a job, a girl, a good time. But the more time he spends at Long Island's Trees Lounge, the more involved he gets with the lives of the colorful characters he meets there.

A VERY BRADY SEQUEL (COMEDY - PG-13)

The Bradys' anniversary party gets a surprise guest when Mrs. Brady's first husband shows up and kidnaps her! With Shelley Long, Gary Cole, and Tim Matheson.

X-FILES (SCIFI - UNRATED)

Three new tapes, each containing two episodes from the X-Files second season. Each features behind-the-scenes interviews with show creator Chris Carter.

February 18

FREEWAY (SUSPENSE - R)

Vanessa is a girl on the run from an abusive household. She runs into child psychologist Rob Wolverton, who reveals himself to be "The Big Bad Wolf" who is out to torture and kill her. Stars Kiefer Sutherland and Reese Witherspoon.

HOUSE ARREST (COMEDY - PG)

The Beindorfs' first mistake was telling the children they were getting a divorce. The second was letting the kids lock them in the basement! Stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Kevin Pollak.

INFINITY (DRAMA - PG)

In his directorial debut, Matthew Broderick also stars in this true story as Albert Feynman, the brilliant physicist who worked on the development of the A-Bomb, and his passionate love affair with a young woman (Patricia Arquette).

PURPLE NOON (FOREIGN - PG-13)

In French with English subtitles. Tom (Alain Delon) will do anything to live the good life... but after murdering his best friend and stealing his identity, the net is closing in.

SWITCHBL ADE SISTERS (COMEDY - R)

This story of sex, jealousy, and massive firepower among teenage girls fighting for turf on the mean streets is one outrageous big-screen riot!

February 25

BULLETPROOF (COMEDY - R)

Once partners in crime, Archie Moses and Rock Keats are now on opposite sides of the law. The feds want them alive. A drug kingpin wants them dead. Stars Damon Wayans and Adam Sandler.

HARRIET THE SPY (DRAMA - PG)

Harriet (Michelle Trachtenburg) is probably the world's most accomplished 11-year-old spy. Her best friend (Rosie O'Donnell) encourages her to write everything down, but Harriet's friends find her notebook and don't like what she has written. Can Harriet win her friends back?

LAST MAN STANDING (ADVENTURE - R)

Bruce Willis plays a drifter with an unknown past who comes to a dangerous town and manipulates two rival gangs to his own advantage. With Christopher Walken and Bruce Dern.

2 DAYS IN THE VALLEY (ADVENTURE - R)

What do a killer, a crook who cooks, an attractive blonde, and two undercover cops have in common? All of them are looking to get out of the valley, and they've got just 2 days to make it. Starring Danny Aiello, Teri Hatcher, Eric Stoltz, and Jeff Daniels.

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