movie-of-the-week

Here's something we don't see enough of anymore: the classic psycho lady-in-distress TV-movie, starring one of the queens of the movie-of-the-week format: Heather Locklear.

Matt's Picks: March 7-10 2011

In a scene worthy of movie-of-the-week witness box confessions, the former boyfriend of a woman charged with fatally beating her 2-year-old daughter testified Wednesday he was the killer.

Shocking confession on witness stand : Law is Cool 2009

Question: I am thrilled to see that TNT is attempting a movie-of-the-week franchise this winter, with some very good actors making adaptations of books by popular writers.

Ask Matt: Vampire Diaries, Dexter, Glee, the TV Laugh Track, and More! 2011

The Hamiltons is a dark tale about family ties and growing up…sound a little too movie-of-the-week for you?

The Hamiltons (2006) 2010

In its infinite sappy wisdom, Hollywood decided to turn the inspirational story of community activism into a schlocky movie-of-the-week.

Patrick Sauer: A Holiday Story Of Community Solidarity Revisited: Mont. Townsfolk Unite Against Anti-Semitism Patrick Sauer 2010

So too with Hollywood celebrities, who come to Washington only when they want to flog their movie-of-the-week disease or pick up a patina of seriousness by slumming with the wonks.

Hollywood heartthrobs come to dinner (now if they would only leave) 2010

W.'re in the world of movie-of-the-week dramaturgy, a never-never-land of tinsel epiphanies and black-and-white creatures like Butch, who is not a human being but a symbol of intolerance (and who is being played by an actor who appears to have been cast for his resemblance to George W. Bush).

Dude, Where's My God? Terry Teachout 2010

On November 20, 2008, CBS Paramount and The CW surprised many when it scrapped its entire Sunday night line up and replaced it with Jericho at 7:00pm EST and a movie-of-the-week.

Save Jericho Again | 2010

W.'re in the world of movie-of-the-week dramaturgy, a never-never-land of tinsel epiphanies and black-and-white creatures like Butch, who is not a human being but a symbol of intolerance (and who is being played by an actor who appears to have been cast for his resemblance to George W. Bush).

Dude, Where's My God? Terry Teachout 2010

W.'re in the world of movie-of-the-week dramaturgy, a never-never-land of tinsel epiphanies and black-and-white creatures like Butch, who is not a human being but a symbol of intolerance (and who is being played by an actor who appears to have been cast for his resemblance to George W. Bush).

Dude, Where's My God? Terry Teachout 2010