Charlie Chaplin's "The Cure"

*Cinderella* - Once upon a time in post-war Rome: 13-year old Aurora, a gifted pianist, is the daughter of Valerio, a brilliant conductor. After Aurora's mother died, Valerio hired Irene, a single mother of two girls, to run the household. To Aurora's regret he decides to marry Irene. One day, Aurora happens to meet the boys next door, Freddy and Sebastian, the sons of a wealthy Italo-Austrian family. Freddy is an easy-going chap, though sometimes a little bit arrogant. His brother Sebastian is kind and shy, with a great ability to listen to and understand people, which makes him win Aurora's heart. However, Aurora's life is shattered when her father suddenly dies. Irene, the unloved stepmother, lays hands on the family's assets and turns her late husband's villa into a hotel. Aurora is unable to claim her right to inheritance until her 21st birthday. Irene makes her give up schooling and piano playing. Instead, she has to work as a maid in the hotel. 2011. Stars: Vanessa Hessler, Flavio Parenti **Under legal license from Bruder Releasing Inc. All rights reserved** *

Starring Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden

Dir. Kenneth Branagh

Amazon Queen - An idyllic riverboat cruise through the exotic Amazon rainforest becomes a nightmare for the crew and passengers when thieves take over the boat in search of a downed plane carrying their stolen money. As the female captain and her passengers band together to overtake their captors, the jungle will make its own judgement on who survives. 2021. Stars: Carly Diamond Stone, Carson Grant, Nick Dreselly Thomas *Under license from Vision Films Inc . All rights reserved* *

One Thousand and One Nights - A young woman travels across the desert to find her long lost husband and meets a prince in a castle with no memory of his past. When he threatens to kill her for trespassing, she tells him an Arabian tale of the love story between a princess and a penniless shoemaker full of magic, adventure, and danger. 2012. Stars: Vanessa Hessler, Marco Bocci, Paz Vega **Under legal license from Bruder Releasing Inc. All rights reserved** *

End Of The World - As mass of solar storms causes tsunamis, volcanoes, and flooding, a city-dwelling family attempts to flee to the relative safety of a group of high-elevation caves several miles away. 2018. Stars: Jhey Castles, Joseph Michael Harris, Evan James Henderson **Licensed from The Asylum. All rights reserved** Welcome to Movie Central.

Starring Serhii Romaniuk, Denys Shatskyi

Dir. Taras Valihura

The Haunted Hotel - Eight tales of ghostly encounters through the decades, manifesting amid the ruins of a once grand English hotel. 2021. Stars: Hugh Fraser, Reece Ritchie, Rob Jarvis *Under license from Indie Rights Inc. All rights reserved* *

Starring Reece Ritchie, Hugh Fraser, Rob Jarvis

Dir. Joshua Dickinson, Deveril

Van Helsing is called upon to help save a missing girl and her friends who are trapped in a radioactive tunnel from a hoard of mutants. 2022. Stars: Antonia Whillans, Sarah Alexandra Marks, Harry Boxley **Licensed from ITN Distribution. All rights reserved** *

After a shocking photo of a young woman is found inside the twisted metal of a fatal car crash, veteran detective Emory Lloyd must risk everything to identify and find the woman before it's too late. 2010. Stars: Devon Sawa, Judd Nelson, Joey Lauren Adams **This film is under non-exclusive license from Framerate Technologies LLC. All rights reserved** *

Starring Ladarius Brimage, Adrian White, Tryneal Addison

Cleaver Family Reunion - In this African-American comedy, a delightfully dysfunctional family settles their differences after a series of hilarious misadventures surrounding a family reunion. 2012. Stars: Trae Ireland, Sandy Simmons, Efé **Under license from The Asylum. All rights reserved** *

Mistaken - A Moroccan woman is detained at JFK airport in New York days after 9/11 because her husband has the same name as the lead terrorist. Laila and her husband suffer the effects of having the same name as a terrorist while trying to live a normal life in a tense post 9/11 world. 2017. Stars: Nadia Kounda, Chantal Nchako, Jonathan Regier *Under license from Indie Rights Inc. All rights reserved* *

The Riverbank is an ingenious psychological thriller. At its center is Kate Mason, is a thirty-something anthropologist who delves deep into her family’s secrets to discover the truth behind the disappearance of her mother 30 years ago. 2012. Stars: Rick Roberts, Kenneth Welsh, Kari Matchett *Licensed from Vision Films Inc. All rights reserved* *

THE TEMPTATIONS | Leon, D.B. Woodside, Charles Malik Whitfield, Terron Brooks, Christian Payton, Jennifer Lewis, Obba Babatundé Part 1 of 2 The Temptations tells the true story behind the legendary Motown musical sensation. Brought to life in this touching miniseries starring Leon, D.B. Woodside, Charles Malik Whitfield, Terron Brooks, Christian Payton, Jennifer Lewis, Obba Babatundé, and more.

Fatal Call - Leaving his small-town roots to start a new life, Mitch meets the beautiful and seductive Amy at a happy hour and begins a tantalizing romance. Before long, Mitch learns that nothing is as it appears and, unable to trust anyone, finds himself on a nightmarish roller coaster ride, accused of murder and running from the law and a mysterious stranger out to kill him. Surviving by quick thinking and his wits, Mitch must confront both his past and present and find a solution before time runs out! 2012. Stars: Jason London, Danielle Harris, Kevin Sorbo **Under license from Artist View Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved** *

This Saturday at the Movies, BlackTreeTV presents Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1977) — a powerful and controversial adaptation of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s landmark 1852 anti-slavery novel. About the Film: This 1977 television movie reimagines Stowe’s classic work for a modern audience of its time. It follows the struggles of Uncle Tom, an enslaved man whose faith and humanity are tested against the brutal institution of slavery. The story exposes the cruelty of slavery while also highlighting the strength, resilience, and dignity of those who endured it. While Uncle Tom’s Cabin has long been debated for its portrayal of Black characters, this film remains a critical historical artifact. It reflects both the importance of Stowe’s abolitionist novel and the evolution of how such stories were retold on screen in the late 20th century. Key Cast & Crew: Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1977) features an ensemble cast that brings the novel’s characters to life in a way that feels both haunting and instructive. Harriet Beecher Stowe’s original novel, though controversial, played a pivotal role in igniting anti-slavery sentiment before the American Civil War. This version attempts to bring forward both the dramatic weight of the story and the larger historical legacy. Why It Matters: Stowe’s book has been called “the book that started the Civil War” due to its massive influence on public opinion about slavery in America. This 1977 screen adaptation captures that same urgency and provides a lens into how America continued to process its legacy of slavery well into the 20th century. 👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and

Dir. Al Adamson

Battle of Los Angeles - In January 1942 US forces engaged an unidentified flying object above Los Angeles. Now almost 70 years later, the alien invaders have returned. 2011. Stars: Nia Peeples, Kel Mitchell, Dylan Vox **Under license from The Asylum. All rights reserved** *