Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)

Released February 17th in the US.
Filmed in California , Arizona and Italy.
The story : Bill and Ted are high school students who just wanna rock out in their own band.
They find out that they are failing history class bigtime.
Their teacher tells them they have until tomorrow to do a report.
When Ted goes home for some things , his dad tells him that if he doesnt pass history he is going away to Military school.
This worries Ted and Bill enough for them to make an effort at doing a report.
While trying to study , Bill's dad sends them out for a break.
Thats when they meet Rufus , who has been sent from the future to help Bill and Ted with their history report.
Stars George Carlin , Clarence Clemons , Martha Davis , Fee Waybill . Alex Winter , Keanu Reeves , Bernie Casey , Hal Landon Jr , Amy Stoch , J Patrick McNamara , Terry Camilleri , Dan Shor , Tony Steedman , Rod Loomis , Al Leong , Jane Wiedlin , Robert V Barron , Clifford David , Fraizer Bain , Diane Franklin , Kimberley Kates , Richard Alexander , Carol Gossler 
Directed by Stephen Herek
Rated PG
ADVENTURE/COMEDY/SCIFI

"It seems to me the only thing you've learned is that Caesar is a salad dressing dude."

Chef (2014)

Released May 30th in the US.
Filmed in California , Florida , Texas and Louisiana.
The story : Carl Casper is a great chef.
He runs the kitchen at the restaurant he works at.
On the day he knows his food will be reviewed by the most prominent food critic , Carl makes a special menu.
While getting ready , Carls boss insists that he stick to the menu he makes all the time.
No surprises.
Carl knows this is a bad idea but he really doesnt have a choice and of course he gets a bad review.
At his wits end , Carl wants to give it another go but again he is sabotaged by his boss.
Out of a job , Carl travels to Florida with his son and ex and gets inspired.
He decides to try his hands at making cuban sandwiches in a food truck , working for himself.
Stars Jon Favreau , Bobby Cannavale , Scarlett Johansson , John Leguizamo , Emjay Anthony , Dustin Hoffman , Sofia Vegara , Oliver Pratt , Robert Downey Jr , Russell Peters
Directed by (& story written) Jon Favreau
Rated R
DRAMA/COMEDY

The Whale (2013)

Made for  TV , airing on Discovery/Animal Planet - November 26 , 2014 in the US.

Filmed entirely in Malta.

Based on truths.

The story : In 1819 , young Tom Nickerson had taken to the seas with a group of whalers.

With no family , young Tom had no other option than to follow the other men of Nantucket for work.

Many months on the grueling sea and no sight of whales.

Food and patience become scarce when the men finally make a kill.

Ready for another , only this time its seems the whale is trying to get its revenge on them.

Only the lucky  survive the next couple years...

Stars Martin Sheen , Charles Furness , Adam Rayner , Jonas Armstrong , Jolyon Coy , Paul Kay , Jassa Ahluwalia , David Gyasi , John Boyega , Chris Starkie , Ferdinand Kingsley , Joe Azzopardi , Macram Borg , Graham Charles , Andre Agius , Ian Shaw , Bolton White , Valentino Stojanov

Directed by Alrick Riley 

Not Rated

ADVENTURE

The Judge (2014)

This is such an excellent movie. Seriously. This one has a lot.
Released October 10th in the US.
Filmed in Massachusetts , Indiana and California.
The story : Hank is a hard-nosed , cocky lawyer.
While sitting in court one day he receives a voicemail that his mother has passed away.
He quickly travels to his hometown in Indiana for the funeral.
He hasn't seen his brothers and father in many years , mainly because there is some father/son tension.
After a couple days , Hank catches a plane for home.
While waiting for the plane to take off he gets a call from his brother.
Their father was involved in an accident which caused someone their life.
Hank feels obligated to save his fathers ass , even if they have deep-rooted issues.
Stars Robert Downey Jr , Emma Tremblay , Sarah Lancaster , Jeremy Strong , Vincent Donofrio , Dax Shepard , Leighton Meester , Robert Duvall , Vera Farmiga , Billy Bob Thorton , Balthazar Getty , Grace Zabriskie , Denis OHare , David Krumholtz
Directed by David Dobkin
Rated R
DRAMA/MYSTERY

Too Close For Comfort : A Thanksgiving Tale (1982)

Made for ABC, airing November 25th in the US.

Season 3. Episode 9.
The story: This year for Thanksgiving, everyone will be at the Rushes.
When Muriel's mom shows up , she expresses that she is depressed.
Muriel doesnt understand why until her mom tells her she misses Muriel's father.
Muriel thinks her mom would be much happier if she married or traveled.
But none of that seems to suit her.
When it comes time for Muriel's mom to put the turkey in the oven, Muriel cannot get a hold of her on the phone.
Now Muriel is worried.
Stars Nancy Dussault , Deborah Van Valkenburgh , Lydia Cornell , Ted Knight , Audrey Meadows , Jim J Bullock , Eric Robert Willis , Jason Robert Willis , Ray Middleton , (voice) Frank Welker
Directed by Russ Petranto
Not Rated
COMEDY/SERIES/THANKSGIVING

"Did you hear the news on the TV!? Sounded like Mrs. Martin took a flier off the Golden Gate Bridge!"

Mr. Belvedere : The Letter (1985)

Made for ABC, airing November 22nd in the US.

Season 2. Episode 9.

The story: Wesley has been playing football but he's really horrible at it.

Kevin used to play as well and seeing how his dad is set on someone getting a trophy, he has the idea that he should start playing again.

But he doesnt want his dad to know about it.

When George and Marsha find Kevin's report card and it's really bad, they ground him.

But he can't have that, he's got something important to do.

So for Thanksgiving, Kevin is outta there!

Stars Brice Beckham , Bob Uecker , Rob Stone , Christopher Hewett , Ilene Graff , Tracy Wells , Mary Woronov

Directed by Noam Pitlik

Not Rated

COMEDY/SERIES/CHRISTMAS

"Well, start a new tradition. Behave yourself."

Deliver Us From Evil (2014)

Released July 2nd in the US.
Filmed United Arab Emirates and New York.
Based on truths.
The story : Ralph Sarchie is a New York police officer.
His job is quite grueling as he takes it very seriously.
Soon he finds himself investigating some pretty strange cases.
The first of which , a woman took her son to the zoo. Threw him into an animal pen and began to freak out. No one could find her after that as all the lights went out.
Ralph and his partner are called in , as the woman is hiding inside the zoo in the dark somewhere.
When Ralph finds the woman , he assumes that she is just looney tunes.
But the next couple cases he works on have a eerie similarity to the first.
Stars Eric Bana , Chris Coy , Olivia Horton , Olivia Munn , Lulu Wilson , Edgar Ramirez , Scott Johnsen , Mike Houston , Sean Harris , Dorian Missick , Daniel Sauli
Directed by Scott Derrickson
Rated R
HORROR/MYSTERY/THRILLER

The Out-of-Towners (1999)

Released April 2nd in the US.
Filmed in Massachusetts , New York and California.
The story : Harry and Nancy are a married couple.
Harry has recently lost his job and plans on going to New York for an interview.
The couple has just seen their youngest off for a trip to Europe.
Now they dont know what to do with themselves.
Nancy decides to take the trip to New York with Harry.
But from the get-go nothing goes as planned.
Stars Steve Martin , Goldie Hawn , Oliver Hudson , Valerie Perri , Anne Haney , John Cleese , Mark McKinney , JP Bumstead , Peggy Mannix , Jordan Baker , Tom Riis Farrell , Daniel Parker
Directed by Sam Weisman 
Rated PG13
REMAKE/COMEDY

Altered States (1980)

Released December 25th in the US.
Filmed in New York , Massachusetts , California , Kentucky and Mexico.
The story : Eddie is a scientist who studies schizophrenia.
After meeting Emily he begins remembering a fascination with God he has had since childhood.
Soon Eddie is conducting experiments on himself.
The results seem like hallucinations.
Then he goes to Mexico with a friend and gets caught up in something he really cannot explain.
Eddie brings back some sort of ritual drug and continues using it while doing his experiments.
His friends think he has lost his mind but Eddie believes he has found the one thing he has been looking for all of his life.
Stars William Hurt , Bob Balaban , Charles Haid , Blair Brown , Dori Brenner Thaao Penghlis , Peter Brandon , Charles White Eagle , Francis X McCarthy , Jack Murdock , Drew Barrymore , Megan Jeffers
Directed by Ken Russell
Rated R
SCIFI/HORROR/THRILLER/MYSTERY

"Weirdddddd mannnnnn...."

The Krays (1990)

Released November 9th in the US.
Filmed in the UK.
Based on truths.
The story  : Twin brothers Reggie and Ronnie Kray have a hard life growing up.
Seeing all their loved ones suffer just to make ends fuels their thick skin and trustful bonds.
Their mother always told them to fight for what they wanted but never to fight each other ,  they are all she has and the boys respect that.
As young adults , the brothers become fearless and tough gaining much respect from those who know them.
They acquire a few high-class clubs and get accustomed to living the good life.
No one in their right mind would mess with them.
It's well known that if you mess with the Krays , they will mess you up.
Stars Billie Whitelaw , Susan Fleetwood , Charlotte Cornwell , Avis Bunnage , Jimmy Jewel , John Paul White , Harlon Haveland , Samson Haveland , Jason Bennett , Jamie Bennett , Gary Kemp , Martin Kemp , Tom Bell , Kate Hardie , Alfred Lynch , Gary Love , Steven Berkoff , Barbara Ferris
Directed  by Peter Medek
Rated R
BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA

Soul Boys of the Western World (2014)

Released April 29 , 2015 in the US.
Filming location(s) unknown.
The story : In 1979 , a group of extremely talented & equally creative friends who all hung out at the most popular club in England decided to start a band.
The timing was perfect.
Shortly after their first gig , the band went from the name 'Gentry' to 'Spandau Ballet'.
Everyone they knew was an artist of some sort and that helped put them in the spotlight.
Then , they got signed and had complete creative freedom.
They got really popular and then faded out a bit.
Until they took a break in the Bahamas....and a brand new sound and look emerged.
In the early 80s , Spandau Ballet found themselves back on top.
Everything they did was better than the last and it seemed like things could only get better.
But sometimes egos and boredom just get in the way.
Stars Tony Hadley , Gary Kemp , Martin Kemp , John Keeble , Steve Lewis , Danny Baker , Duran Duran , Bob Geldof , Rusty Egan , Margaret Thatcher , Terry Wogan , Steve Norman
Directed by George Hencken
Not Rated
DOCUMENTARY

Shenandoah (2012)

Released in the US , date unknown.
Filmed in Pennsylvania and Mexico.
The story : Shenandoah is a small , close-knit community for the most part.
Once a booming , busy mining town now a diminishing memory always proud of their high school football team.
At a time when the football team was going strong and looking forward to a great season , trouble started.
Four of the star football players beat a guy their age to death during a disagreement.
Quite a few witnesses seen what happened and were shocked that nothing was immediately done and some of the local police , including the chief attempted to cover up the crime.
Dividing this small town in an angry way...
Directed by David Turnley 
Not Rated
DOCUMENTARY 

"This county is corrupt."

The Other Sister (1999)

Released February 26th in the US.
Filmed in California.
The story : When Carla was young , her parents had no choice other than to send her away to a school for children with special needs.
After 8 years , the time has come for Carla to come home.
This is gonna take some getting used to , but mostly for her mom.
Carla has become very independent and has her own likes and needs.
At first mom has some issues with all of that but after sometime she understands this is what Carla needs.
Carla has a lot to learn and allowing her to do just that at her own speed is what is best for her.
Stars Juliette Lewis , Tom Skerritt , Harvey Miller , Diane Keaton , Poppy Montgomery , Sarah Paulson , Giovanni Ribisi , Joe Flanigan , Juliet Mills , Linda Thorson , Tracy Reiner , Hope Alexander Willis , Hector Elizondo
Directed by Garry Marshall
Rated PG13
DRAMA/COMEDY

"I love marshmallows... I like how they taste."

Kristy (2014)

Release date in the US , unknown.
Filmed entirely in Louisiana.
The story : It is Thanksgiving break,
Justine cannot go home to visit her mom cause the plane tickets are too expensive.
Her boyfriend is going home to see his mom and wants Justine to go along with him.
She wont go , cause she feels like his mom doesnt like her very much.
Justine is planning to stay on campus with her friend Nicole.
When she gets back to her room , Nicole is all packed to catch a plane to Aspen to meet with her family.
She offers to buy Justine a plane ticket but she insists she will be fine alone.
Nicole leaves Justine her car keys.
Later on in the evening , Justine takes the car to the store.
She runs into some strange people there , who happen to follow her on her way back to campus.
Justine gets totally freaked but she is hoping thats all that will come of the strange encounter.
But , there have been some odd ritualistic-type killings recently in that very same town.
Stars Chelsea Bruland , Haley Bennett , Erica Ash , Lucas Till , Mathew St Patrick , Al Vicente , David Jensen , Ashley Greene , Chris Coy , Mike Seal , Lucius Falick , James Ransone
Directed by Oliver Blackburn
Not Rated
THRILLER/HORROR

Blue Caprice (2013)

Released September 13th in the US.
Filmed Antigua , Barbuda and Washington.
Based on truths.
The story: Lee is a 16-year-old who lives with his mom.
When she goes away for work and leaves him, he feels abandoned.
Soon he sees a seemingly happy man with his three children.
He follows them to the beach, where Lee tries to drown himself.
That's when the man saves and befriends him.
The man's name is John and quickly Lee begins calling him his father.
John takes Lee to America with him, teaches him to speak English, and schools him a bit about his ex taking his children away from him.
Anger takes a great hold of John and he is soon teaching Lee to drive and become a sniper.
With the help of John, Lee soon kills many people randomly.
But there is a motive to all of it, even if Lee doesn't know it yet.
Stars Tequan Richmond , April Yvette Thompson , Isaiah Washington , Abner Exposito , Raul Aquino , Laura Aquino , Tim Blake Nelson , Cassandra Freeman , Bruce Kirkpatrick , Joey Lauren Adams , Ron Simons , Leo Fitzpatrick , Happy Anderson
Directed by (& story written) Alexandre Moors
Rated R
BIOGRAPHY/HISTORY/DRAMA

Someone's Watching Me! (1978)

Made for TV , airing November 29th in the US.
Filmed entirely in California.
The story : Leigh , who claims to be 29 hahaha but in all reality , the role of "Leigh" is played by Lauren Hutton and she was 35 when this came out. Yea I know how that happens....
I will admit , she is extremely young looking but the creases in her cheek bones gave her age away.
Sorry "Leigh". You're beautiful anyways.
Okay so , Leigh is a 29 year old who is eager to get into a new place and start fresh.
A previous relationship that didn't end well has made it possible for her to get a new , expensive stylish place with a wide open view.
At the same time , some creepy-time freak has been harassing women by watching them in their homes , all in high rise buildings , through a telescope.
Soon Leigh is receiving strange phone calls. Then even stranger gifts.
She goes to the police but they cannot arrest people for sending bathing suits and making prank phone calls , so it goes on.
Leigh cant take it anymore so she makes sure she finds out who this creeper is and puts an end to it all , by herself , once and for all.
Stars Lauren Hutton , Adrienne Barbeau , Grainger Hines , Len Lesser , J Jay Saunders , David Birney , John Mahon , Charles Cyphers , James Murtaugh , George Skaff
Directed by (& story written) John Carpenter
Not Rated
THRILLER/MYSTERY

note to men ; when at all possible , refrain from being creepy.
for God sakes man , have some class!

Still Standing : Still Thankful (2002)

Made for CBS, airing November 25th in the US.

Season 1. Episode 9.
The story: Judy is stressed.
Her parents Helen and Gene, who always argue and drive everyone crazy are coming for Thanksgiving.
Linda is making dinner this year, in an attempt to get her parents' attention.
Gene and Helen tell everyone they've decided to stay a bit longer this year as they don't get to see their grandchildren very often.
This stresses Judy and Bill out more.
While Judy is out, Bill gives Gene some advice about talking to his wife.
It's called 'wife away'.
It works and no one knows what happened to change things.
Stars Jami Gertz , Jennifer Irwin , Mark Addy , Renee Olstead , Taylor Ball , Soleil Borda , Steven Gilborn , Janet Carrol
Directed by Andrew D Weyman
Not Rated
COMEDY/SERIES/THANKSGIVING

Just Shoot Me!: The First Thanksgiving (2000)

Made for NBC, airing November 23rd in the US.

Season5. Episode 7.
The story : This year Maya has planned to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for everyone at Jack's place.
Dennis is trying to pick up the new girl Colleen and is bringing her with him.
Elliot is bringing his mom , whose boyfriend just dumped her.
Nina gets the idea that Jack likes Colleens fashion sense better than hers cause shes younger.
Nina brings a guy she met at a rave to seem younger and more hip.
Dennis is jealous because Colleen seems to be more into Jack than him and Elliot's mom sleeps with Jack...
All before dinner.
Stars David Spade , Christina Moore , Laura San Giacomo , Wendie Malick , Enrico Colantoni , George Segal , Eddie McClintock 
Directed by Pamela Fryman 
Not Rated
COMEDY/SERIES/THANKSGIVING

"You know what? Next year, you can all go furkey yourselves."

Good Times: Grandpa's Visit (1976)

Made for CBS, airing November 24th in the US.

Season 4, Episode 9.
The story: Florida, JJ, and Thelma are looking forward to Grandpa Henry's visit for Thanksgiving.
Shortly after grandpa Henry shows up, Lena shows up.
No one knows who she is though.
After Henry introduces her as being with him, Florida assumes their married.
When she finds out they are not, she gets really upset.
Stars Esther Rolle , Jimmie Walker , BernNadette Stanis , Ralph Carter , Ja'net DuBois , Richard Ward , Paulene Myers
Directed by Gerren Keith
Not Rated
COMEDY/THANKSGIVING

"Well. This is just like every other Thursday night. Me and a turkey."

Ellen : Kiss My Bum (1996)

Made for ABC, airing November 27th in the US.

Season 4. Episode 10.
The story: It's almost Thanksgiving day.
Paige is planning on preparing dinner this year. She will also be meeting Spence's mom.
So Paige is getting dinner delivered.
At the bookstore, Ellen takes some flack for giving a homeless man a cup of coffee from Ed.
She tells him she is a very charitable person and accuses him of not being.
He tells her every Thanksgiving he helps out at the homeless shelter for Thanksgiving dinner.
Ellen thinks that's a good idea and decides she would like to help out as well.
At the shelter, Ellen meets Perry, who is serving food alongside her.
She invites him to dinner only she doesn't realize he is actually homeless.
Stars Joely Fisher, Jeremy Piven, Ellen DeGeneres, Clea Lewis, Bruce Campbell, Jack Plotnik, Patrick Bristow, David Anthony Higgins, Danny Breen, Jeff Feringa, Joe Flaherty, Kathleen Noone 
Directed by Gil Junger
Not Rated
COMEDY/SERIES/THANKSGIVING

"And three bathrooms. I don't need that. That's just extravagant. I'll probably turn two of them into public restrooms."

Designing Women : Perky's Visit (1986)

Made for CBS, airing November 24th in the US.

Season 1. Episode 7.
The story: This year for Thanksgiving, Julia and Suzanne's mom is coming for dinner.
Suzanna doesn't know how to cook, but she has picked the day before Thanksgiving to begin learning.
While reading the paper, Julia reads that a client of hers has been found dead in his home.
This is a shock and a surprise.
Thinking back, Anthony was at his house just yesterday hanging curtains for him and he mentioned that he drives him so crazy he could just kill him.
Automatically the girls begin thinking Anthony is the one to blame for the murder, seeing how he has been in prison before and all.
Stars Jean Smart, Delta Burke, Meshach Taylor, Annie Potts, Dixie Carter, Louise Latham, Alice Ghostley, Tony Maggio
Directed by Jack Shea
Not Rated
COMEDY/SERIES/THANKSGIVING

The Brady Bunch : The Un-Underground Movie (1970)

Made for ABC, airing October 16th in the US.

Season 2. Episode 4.
The story: Greg arrives home from school.
He tells Carol and Mike that his history teacher has assigned his class to do some studying on the early colony's and do a project on their idea.
After explaining a couple of the kids' ideas, Greg gets one of his own.
He thinks he should make a movie about the first Thanksgiving.
Carol and Mike think that's a groovy idea.
That night as they are going to bed, Carol and Mike hear the typewriter in the den.
They go to check it out and find Greg working on his script.
Just as Mike sends him off to bed he gets an idea for the script. Then Carol has an idea and Alice too.
The whole family helps set up for Greg's movie and get pretty excited getting to be in it.
Everyone has their own ideas about how it should be.
Stars Robert Reed , Florence Henderson , Susan Olsen , Mike Lookinland , Barry Williams , Ann B Davis , Maureen McCormick, Eve Plumb, Christopher Knight
Directed by Jack Arnold
Not Rated
COMEDY/FAMILY/SERIES/THANKSGIVING

3rd Rock from the Sun : Gobble, Gobble, Dick, Dick (1996)

Made for CBS , airing November 24th in the US.

Season 2. Episode 10.
The story : Sally , Harry and Tommy all return from the grocery store , claiming something big is going on.
They are worried and think this may very well be the end of the world.
Dick has just seen on TV what appeared to be a turkey apocalypse.
The next day Dick goes to the university looking for Mary but finds the janitor instead.
Dick is worried that Mary is dead already but the janitor explains Thanksgiving to him and sends him home to spend time with his loved ones.
After explaining the holiday to the family, they organize a human feast the best they can think of for their friends.
Stars John Lithgow , Kristen Johnston , French Stewart , Joseph Gordon Levitt , Victor Raider Wexler , Elmarie Wendel , Jan Hooks , Jane Curtin , Mark Christopher Lawrence ,  Tom Towles , Jim OHeir
Directed by Robert Berlinger
Not Rated
COMEDY/SERIES/THANKSGIVING

"Well, what the hell it is!"

M*A*S*H : The Yalu Brick Road (1979)

Made for CBS, airing November 19th in the US.

Season 8. Episode 10.
The story: Last night, in honor of Thanksgiving, Klinger cooked a turkey for everyone.
Today, Potter is helping everyone who ate the turkey last night.
He is treating them all for salmonella poisoning.
Potter believes it is from eating the turkey, but he and Klinger ate turkey as well and they are not sick.
Well, not when everyone else is anyway.
At the same time, BJ and Hawkeye find themselves lost.
After having a slight accident , ruining their vehicle and trying to think of what to do next , they  meet a North Korean soldier who becomes an unlikely , helpful new friend.
Stars Harry Morgan, GW Bailey, Jamie Farr, William Christopher, Alan Alda, Mike Farrell, Soon Tek Oh, David Ogden Stiers, Loretta Swit, Byron Chung, Bob Okazaki, Jeff Maxwell
Directed by Charles S Dubin
Not Rated
COMEDY/DRAMA/SERIES/THANKSGIVING

House of 1000 Corpses (2003)

Released April 11th in the US.
Filmed entirely in California.
The story : Friends Denise , Jerry , Mary and Bill are taking a road trip together while on their way to visit Denises' parents.
Jerry and Bill are into visiting and writing about road side attractions.
When they get into an argument , Jerry suggests they stop at the nearby now Captain Spauldings roadside attraction.
Once inside , Jerry and Bill are totally into it but Mary and Denise , not so much.
The guys talk the girls into taking Captain Spauldings Murder Ride.
That is when they all learn about Dr. Satan....
Jerry and Bill must go to see what has become of the legend of Dr. Satan.
Stars Sid Haig , Irwin Keyes , Michael J Pollard , Gregg Gibbs , Jake McKinnon , Erin Daniels , Chris Hardwick , David Reynolds , Rainn Wilson , Jennifer Jostyn , Jerry Goldsmith , Harrison Young , Tom Towles , Sheri Moon Zombie , Robert Allen Mukes , Matthew McGrory , Bill Moseley , Irvin Mosely Jr , Karen Black , Joe Dobbs III , William Bassett , Walton Goggins , Chad Bannon
Directed by (& story written) Rob Zombie
Rated R
HORROR/MYSTERY

The Lords of Salem (2012)

Released April 19 , 2013 in the US.
Filmed in California and Massachusetts.
The story : In 1619 , a Reverend did away with a group of witches that he could no longer stand.
Before their deaths , the witches cursed the Reverend and the people of Salem that their children shall be damned.
Fast forward to the present day.
Heidi is a popular DJ working at a local Salem radio station.
Things are going rather well for cheery Heidi.
She wakes up one morning and thinks she has sort of  met her new neighbor.
Her landlord assures her no one is living next to her....
That night at work , someone leaves a strange album addressed to Heidi.
She plays it on the air and the young women listening in on the show all get strangely effected by it.
It gives Heidi a headache!
But the more she listens to it , the more messed up she gets.
Stars Andrew Prine , Meg Foster , Sheri Moon Zombie , Jeff Daniel Phillips , Patricia Quinn , Bruce Davison , Judy Geeson , Dee Wallace , Ken Foree , Richard Fancy , Maria Conchita Alonso , Sid Haig
Directed by (& story written) Rob Zombie
Rated R
MYSTERY/THRILLER/HORROR

Cheers : Ill-Gotten Gaines (1992)

Made for NBC, airing November 19th in the US.

Season 11. Episode 8.
The story: This year for Thanksgiving, Rebecca has offered to have everyone at the bar to her house for dinner.
While asking, she tells of the first and last time she made dinner.
That's when Sam decides they should all get together at the bar and have a pot luck.
Everyone agrees to that.
Then Woody's father-in-law shows up, asking Woody to sign some papers.
Woody feels his father-in-law has no respect for him so Sam convinces him to go to his house and demand his respect.
Woody walks in on his father-in-law and his brother's wife, only he doesn't realize that.
His father-in-law thinks he seen them so when Woody asks for respect, his father-in-law promises anything he wants.
Stars Kirstie Alley, Ted Danson, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt, Rhea Perlman, Woody Harrelson, Kelsey Grammer, Robert Cornthwaite, Sondra Currie, Richard Doyle, Jackie Swanson, Keene Curtis, Christopher Graves, Kevin Graves, John Valentine
Directed by James Burrows
Not Rated
COMEDY/SERIES/THANKSGIVING

Everybody Loves Raymond : Older Women (2001)

Made for CBS, airing November 19th in the US.

Season 6. Episode 9.
The story: Debra's parents have gotten divorced since the last Thanksgiving they were all together.
They are both coming again this year to spend the holidays with Debra and Ray.
Debra's mom decides to tell them that her dad has a new girlfriend and that he will be bringing her along with him for dinner.
Debra doesn't like this one bit but her mom insists it doesn't bother her and that it's fine.
But Debra is still unhappy about her dad bringing his younger new girlfriend.
When dad shows up and his date, she isn't what anyone expected at all.
Stars Patricia Heaton, Katherine Helmond, Ray Romano, Doris Roberts, Peter Boyle, Brad Garrett, Robert Culp, Patricia Place, Madylin Sweeten, Sullivan Sweeten, Sawyer Sweeten
Directed by Gary Halvorson
Not Rated
COMEDY/SERIES/THANKSGIVING

"Kill is going to Debra you."

Raising Hope : Burt's Parents (2011)

Made for Fox,  airing November 15th in the US.

Season 2. Episode 7.
The story: It's Saturday.
Jimmy and Sabrina are playing an intense game of toss the balloon over the couch with Maw Maw , Burt and Virginia.
Then the phone rings, it is Burt's parents.
His dad explains that Burt's brother cannot have them over for Thanksgiving dinner this year , so they thought they would spend the holiday at Burt's house.
Burt panics.
His parents judge him so much and he's worried that if they come over , they will see he hasn't done anything with his life in the last five years.
Virginia concocts a brilliant idea to help Burt.
Stars Lucas Neff , Garrett Dillahunt , Martha Plimpton , Shannon Woodward , Cloris Leachman , Lee Majors , Shirley Jones , Greg Binkley , Cameron Moulene , Gavin MacIntosh , Jeric Rogers , Michael Scott Allen , 
Baylie Cregut
Directed by Eyal Gordin
Not Rated
COMEDY/SERIES/THANKSGIVING

"No offense but this salad dressing tastes like douche."

Mystery Science Theater 3000 :The Movie (1996)

Released April 19th in the US.
The story : Dr. Clayton Forrester has done the deed he believes everyone would love to have done.
He has sent a man into space in the Satellite Of Love and subjected him to watching horrible movies with no restraint as experiments.
The subject , Mike Nelson - has actually out-smarted the doctor by not keeling over and dying do to having no other option than watching bad movies.
But this time , the doctor thinks he will succeed and finally rule the world!
Now to watch the scifi movie , 'This Island Earth' from 1955 with Mike and the robots Tom Servo and Crow while they rip on it out of boredom.
Stars Trace Beauileu , Michael J Nelson , (voice) Jim Mallon , (voice) Kevin Murphy , John Brady , Faith Domergue , Lance Fuller , Russell Johnson , Reggie Patron , Rex Reason , Robert Nichols
Directed by Jim Mallon
Rated PG13
COMEDY/SCIFI

"Our licorice ice cream cones melted!"

Body Bags ; John Carpenter Presents (1993)

Made for Showtime , airing August 8th in the US.
Filmed in California.
The story : A creepy coroner is , working alone at the morgue.
He decides to tell three stories while hes not doing anything...
The first , "Gas Station" : Anne has just started a new job as a gas station attendant.
On the way to work , her and a girlfriend hear the news on the radio about a serial killer who has been killing people in the area.
Anne says she isnt freaked by this at all.
But as the night goes on , she gets more and more paranoid of the customers.
But it's not the customers she should be worried about.
The second , "Hair" : Richard is having some issues with his lack of hair. He is balding a bit and thinks he would be so much more attractive if he had hair like he used to.
He finds a brand new hair replacement company and loves the results.
The very next day Richard is feeling sick and his hair has grown a whole six inches since yesterday!
Going back to the doctor doesnt have the results Richard was hoping for.
And last , "Eye" : Brent is a popular baseball player who is very much in love with his wife.
After a game he calls his wife and she tells him of some news he must hear in person.
Rushing home now , Brent is looking for a cassette and takes his eyes away from the road.
When he looks back up , there is a deer right in front of him.
Swerving to miss the deer , Brent crashes into a tree.
The result is he has lost an eye.
The doctors tell him they can fix him by using a donor eye only the doctors dont tell him where his new eye came from.
Stars John Carpenter , Alex Datcher , Lucy Boryer , Robert Carradine , Wes Craven , George Buck Flower , Peter Jason , Molly Cheek , David Naughton , Sam Raimi , Stacy Keach , Sheena Easton , Dan Blom , Kim Alexis , Attila , David Warner , Deborah Harry , Mark Hamill , Twiggy , Charles Napier , Eddie Velez , John Agar , Roger Corman , Bebe Drake , Gregory Alpert , Martine LeBlanc , Tobe Hooper , Tom Arnold
Directed by John Carpenter , Tobe Hooper & Larry Sulkis
R
HORROR/MYSTERY/COMEDY/SCIFI/THRILLER

Mad About You : Riding Backwards (1992)

Made for NBC, airing November 18th in the US.

Season 1. Episode 5.
The story: This is Paul and Jamie's first Thanksgiving together.
They are taking the train to Jamie's parents' place for dinner.
While on the train waiting for Jamies's sister, their friends show up with their kid.
Paul is stressing about not knowing everyone at Jamie's parents and what they will be eating.
Their friends start fighting and miss their stop, leaving their annoying kid with Paul and Jamie while they move about the train and Jamie's sister brings a guy friend she paid to be her boyfriend for the day.
Stars Paul Reiser , Helen Hunt , Carol Ann Susi , Spencer Klein , Leila Kenzie , Richard Kind , Anne Ramsey , Tommy Hinkley , Michael Eugene Fairman
Directed by Barnet Kellman 
Not Rated
COMEDY/SERIES/THANKSGIVING

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)

Made for TV , airing sometime in 1973.
The story : This year for Thanksgiving , "Chuck" is planning on going to dinner with his family to his grandmothers house.
He gets a phone from Peppermint Patty. Her father said she can go to Chucks house for dinner this year.
Chuck doesn't get a word in edgewise and before he knows it , Peppermint Patty is calling again.
This time , she insists that Marcie will be available to come to his house for dinner as well.
One last phone call means Peppermint Patty is also bringing Franklin along with her to dinner.
But Chuck isn't even going to be home!
Linus helps Chuck come up with a solution.
Stars (voices by) Todd Barbee , Hilary Momberger , Robin Kohn , Stephen Shea , Christopher DeFaria , Jimmy Ahrens , Robin Reed
Directed by Bill Melendez & Phil Roman
Not Rated
ANIMATION/COMEDY

"We should just be thankful for being together."

Webster : Thanksgiving Show (1984)

Made for ABC , airing November 16th in the US.

Season 2. Episode 8.
The story : Webster is super excited for Thanksgiving this year.
He will get to meet his grandfather and grandmother as well as get to see his uncle.
When his grandfather shows up , he is very nice and takes a liking to Webster right away.
When his grandmother shows up , she automatically upsets everyone.
Webster has made gifts for his grandparents and he gives them to them to cheer everyone up.
His grandmothers reaction is rude , which upsets Katherine.
That upsets Webster as well.
Stars Susan Clark , Alex Karras , Emmanuel Lewis , Cathryn Damon , Eugene Roche , Jack Kruschen , Neva Patterson , Ben Vereen
Directed by Joel Zwick
Not Rated
COMEDY/FAMILY/SERIES/THANKSGIVING

The King of Queens : Thanks Man (2003)

Made for CBS, airing November 26th in the US.

Season 6. Episode 9.

The story: This year Carrie is cooking dinner for everyone. Ten people! It's a record.
Carrie and Doug are getting ready when a stranger with an eye patch shows up at their door, wanting to use their phone.
Doug lets him in but that doesn't sit well with Carrie, she wants him to leave.
Now the guy is waiting for his friend to come pick him up but Carrie insists he wait outside in the cold.
That totally bums out their quests.
Stars Leah Remini, Kevin James, Nick Offerman, Lou Ferrigno, Nicole Sullivan, Patton Oswald, Gary Valentine, Victor Williams, Merrin Dungey, Desmond Roberts, Omari Lyles,
Directed by Rob Schiller
Not Rated
COMEDY/SERIES/THANKSGIVING

"He just wants to look at the freak outside, we all do."

Everybody Loves Raymond : Fighting In-Laws (2000)

Made for CBS, airing November 20th in the US.

Season 5. Episode 9.
The story: This Thanksgiving, Debra's parents are in town, so they will be spending the holiday with them.
Ray and Debra don't see much of them, so this is quite the treat.
Right after the holiday, Debra's parents will be going on a trip.
This makes them seem very worldly but there is another reason for their trip.
Stars Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Doris Roberts, Peter Boyle, Robert Culp, Katherine Helmond, Madylin Sweeten, Sawyer Sweeten, Sullivan Sweeten
Directed by Michael Zinberg
Not Rated
COMEDY

"What about the husband, he's the weird one. He got all that lotion on him. He's all slick and moist like a beaver running through the woods."

It Follows (2014)

Released March 27 , 2015 in the US.
Filmed entirely in Michigan.
The story : Jay is a teenager.
She met this cool guy and they had sex.
When Jay least expects it , the guy kind of attacks her...
She wakes up , tied up in an abandoned parking garage.
The guy has kind of sacrificed Jay to something...
Something he tells her will not stop following her. But not to ever touch it.
The only way to get somewhat rid of it , is to have sex with someone else and that automatically gives it to them.
But...if it touches that person , well it's back on Jay again.
Ha yea nice i know.
What a total asshole right?
Thanks guy.
Stars Bailey Spry , Carllotte Phillips , Keir Gilchrist , Maika Moore , Lili Sepe , Charles Gertner , Loren Bass , Debbie Williams , Olivia Luccardi , Jake Weary , Daniel Zovatto , Ruby Harris , Leisa Pulido
Directed by ( & story written) David Robert Mitchell
Rated R
MYSTERY

"You could , pass it on. You did once..."

Was that guy wearing a cock cloak? hahaha sorry

(A 2015 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL PARK CITY AT MIDNIGHT FILM)

According to Jim : Thanksgiving Confidential (2002)

Made for ABC, airing November 26th in the US.

Season 2. Episode 9.
The story: Jim arrives home, planning to get some alone time with Cheryl.
What he walks in on is a PTA meeting that is being held at his house.
Cheryl has volunteered Jim to help build the sets for the Thanksgiving play without his permission.
Jim doesn't like it but Cheryl talks him into it.
The first night working, everyone finishes and goes out for drinks.
Jim gets Cheryl to stay behind with him, to catch up on some alone time.
But they get caught getting their groove on in the school gymnasium.
Stars Courtney Thorne Smith, James Belushi, Larry Joe Campbell, Julia Sweeney, Kimberly Williams Paisley, Donald Sage Mackay, Taylor Atelian , Billi Bruno
Directed by Philip Charles MacKenzie 
Not Rated
COMEDY/SERIES/THANKSGIVING

WKRP in Cincinnati : Turkeys Away (1978)

Made for CBS , airing October 30th in the US.

Season 1. Episode 
The story : Ever  since the station started playing rock music , things have been running a lot better.
Everyone who works at the station is quite pleased in fact.
Mr. Carlson feels like he is out of the loop on what is going on.
No matter who he asks , he gets the same answer....'everything is fine.' 'Things are going good.' 'Nothing is new.'
He feels everyone is hiding something from him.
This bores Mr. Carlson to death so he decides to come up with his own promotion for the station.
He wont tell anyone anything about it other than his promotion is to give away 20 lives turkeys for Thanksgiving.
Stars Gordon Jump , Loni Anderson , Frank Bonner , Richard Sanders , Howard Hesseman , Jan Smithers , Tim Reid , Gary Sandy , Michael Fairman
Directed by Michael Zinberg
Not Rated
COMEDY/SERIES/THANKSGIVING

They Shoot Diva's , Don't They? (2002)

Made for TV  , airing October 5th in the US.

Filming location(s) unknown.

The story : Music sensation Sloan McBride is celebrating her 40th.

A bit nervous and looking to make a big comeback Sloan is under a large amount of stress.

Her personal assistant Diane is late for the party and then there is a fill-in named Jenny on the wait staff.

Although a fill-in spells trouble , Jenny turns out to be a very big help.

Diane decides to ask Jenny if she is in need of a job. Working for her while she works for the over-needy Sloan.

Jenny jumps at the chance.

The pieces of Jenny's dark plan have just begun to fall into place.

Stars Jennifer Beals , Molly Hagan , Kerri Lynn Pratt , Traci Lords , Karim Prince , Kristina Anapau , Johnathon Schaech , David Bowe , Arabella Field , Kari Ruth , Michael Makri

Directed by Jonathan Craven

Not Rated

MYSTERY/THRILLER

Mad Max : Fury Road (2015)

Released May 15th in the US.
Filmed in Australia , South Africa and Namibia.
The story : Furiosa , like everyone else if she knows whats good for her , works for Immortan Joe.
He is an evil ruler who holds the things everyone needs under his iron fist.
While making a run to make an expected delivery , Furiosa takes a detour.
She is on a mission to save the poor women who have been chosen to be Immortan Joe's wives from him.
The plan is to take the young women to the place Furiosa is from which she was stolen from as a child.
It is said to be a land of growth rather than a land of waste where the women are from.
A riotous battle ensues.
Stars tom Hardy , Hugh Keays Byrne , Charlize Theron , Nicholas Hoult , Josh Helman , Zoe Kravitz , Abbey Lee , Riley Keough , Rosie Huntington Whiteley , Courtney Eaton , John Howard , Richard Carter , Iota , Angus Sampson , Jennifer Hagan , Nathan Jones , Megan Gale , Melissa Jaffer
Directed by George Miller
Rated R
REMAKE/SCIFI

Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead?

When A Stranger Calls (1979)

Released October 26th in the US.
Filmed entirely in California.
The story : Seven years ago , a horrible crime was committed.
A young babysitter was tormented all evening with harassing phone calls from an even creepier man while watching over two small children.
In the end , the man was put into a mental institution.
Recently , the crazed man has escaped from the hospital he has been imprisoned in.
The father of the two children whom he killed wants the man captured and locked up.
He hires a private investigator to find the creep but no one really knows where he will turn up next.
Stars Carol Kane , Carmen Argenziano , Rutanya Alda , Ron ONeal , Charles Durning , William Boyett , Tony Beckley , Colleen Dewhurst , Michael Champion , Rachel Roberts , Joesph Reale
Directed by Fred Walton
Rated R
THRILLER/MYSTERY

That Girl: Thanksgiving Comes But Once a Year, Hopefully (1967)

Made for ABC, airing November 23rd in the US.

Season 2. Episode 11.
The story: This year Donald's mother really would like it if he came home to St. Louis for Thanksgiving dinner.
He finally gets mom to agree to him bringing Ann, as she was hoping to cook for Donald this year.
At the same time , Ann's father is set at having her come to their house for dinner.
Ann explains that she was going to cook but okay she will come as long as Donald is welcome as well.
Donald and Ann finally get together and explain their situations.
Ann comes up with the idea that both families should get together at her place so she can start her own tradition.
Stars Ted Bessell , Mabel Albertson , George Cisar , Marlo Thomas , Lew Parker , Rosemary DeCamp , Joseph V Perry , Nick Parisi
Directed by James Sheldon
Not Rated
COMEDY/SERIES/THANKSGIVING

The Munsters : Low - Cal Munster (1964)

Made for CBS, airing October 29th in the US.

Season 1. Episode 6.
The story : Herman  is planning on going to his Army reunion , but his uniform doesnt fit.
Lily tells him that in 10 days , if he can lose some weight to fit the uniform he can go.
Herman is so determined that he goes to the doctor who gives him a strict diet plan.
Problem is , the last day of his diet is Thanksgiving day.
Stars Fred Gwynne , Yvonne De Carlo , Al Lewis , Butch Patrick , Beverley Owen , Caryl Rowe , Paul Lynde , Elsie Baker , Scott McCartor , Diane Courtney , Monty Margetts , Dick Windslow
Directed by Norman Abbott
B&W
Not Rated
COMEDY/SERIES/THANKSGIVING

Famous Nathan (2014)

Released July 17 , 2015 in the US.
Filmed in New York , Florida , Poland , California and Massachusetts.
The story : Nathan Handwrecker was a Jewish immigrant from Poland.
Being of a large , poor family his dream was to come to America.
A hard worker , Nathan saved his money working in a bakery and finally made his way to America on a ship.
Once in America , Nathan needed work.
He tried his hands at shoe making but didnt much care for that.
He didnt want to live as a slave so he began working at yet another bakery.
That is where he learned to speak English and cook , none other than frankfurters.
In 1916 , Nathan and his wife Ida started Nathans Famous food stand.
With the help of many a friend and family , Nathan and Ida made the business what it is to this day...famous and booming.
Stars Lloyd Handwrecker , Sol Handwrecker , Murray Handwrecker , Nathan Handwrecker , Ida Handwrecker , Joe Handwrecker , Sidney Handwrecker , Dotty Handwrecker , Minnie Handwrecker , Steve Handwrecker , Hy Brown , Jay Cohen , Jimmy Bologna , Jack Dreitzer , Claire Kamiel
Directed by Lloyd Handwrecker
Not Rated
DOCUMNETARY

101 Dalmatians ; Disney's (1996)

Released November 27th in the US.
Filmed entirely in the UK.
The story : Roger is a video game creator who is not having much luck in his career.
Anita is a fashion designer , who works for the over-zealous , power- hungry Cruella DeVil.
The one thing Roger and Anita have in common is their love for their dalmatian pets.
Roger and Anita meet in the park one day due to Rogers' friendly dog wanting to get to know Anita's dog.
The quick end result is match made in heaven for Roger and Anita as well as their dogs.
Soon the happy couples are both expecting.
Then Cruella visits.
She is heartbroken over Anita's dismissal from work and is eager for her to finish where she left off....creating Cruellas' next designer dress , one made of spotted fur.
Cruella learns that Anitas dog is expecting pups and wants in on that....for her own sinister needs.
Stars Jeff Daniels , Joely Richardson , Glenn Close , Joan Plowright , Hugh Fraser , John Shrapnel , Mark Williams , Hugh Laurie , Tim McInnerny , Zohren Weiss , Neville Phillips , Michael Percival
Directed by Stephen Herek
Rated G
REMAKE/ADVENTURE/FAMILY

"Fools aren't born Pongo. Pretty girls make them in their spare time."

Tommy (1975)

Released March 19th in the US.
Filmed in the UK.
The story: Once upon a time, Captain Walker and Nora are a young, loving couple.
They could not be happier.
Soon Captain Walker is called to duty, leaving poor Nora worried and alone.
After some time, Nora gets herself a job.
While working, she gets news that Captain Walker's plane has been shot down.
Next, Nora finds that she is with Captain Walker's child.
Times are hard for Nora and her young son Tommy but they manage.
Off to a camp of fun for some change of pace, Nora meets and falls for Frank.
Nora and Frank go about their lives as a couple, until Captain Walker reappears...
In an instant, Frank does away with the irate Captain Walker - catching Nora with Frank.
Tommy sees everything, to Nora and Frank's dismay.
This just will not do.
Nora and Frank force Tommy into believing he didn't see or hear a thing...and for the next many years, he doesn't.
Stars Robert Powell , Ann-Margaret , Barry Winch , Oliver Reed , Eric Clapton , Roger Daltrey , Tina Turner , Keith Moon , John Entwistle , Pete Townshend , Arthur Brown , Victoria Russell , Elton John , Paul Nicholas , Ben Aris , Mary Holland , Gary Rich , Dick Allan
Directed by Ken Russell
Rated PG
MUSIC

Sorority Row (2009)

Released September 11th in the US.
Filmed entirely in Pennsylvania.
The story : It's the last big bash for a group of senior sorority sisters for the year.
They have decided to play a joke on one of their sisters boyfriends for cheating on her.
The joke is , he has accidentally killed her with their help...
Everyone is in on the joke , except the boyfriend.
They all drive frantically towards the hospital but end up taking the girl to an abandoned piece of land.
The plan is to chop her up and throw her body in the water.
While all the girls pretend to be looking for rocks , and contemplating when they should give up the gig...the boyfriend decides to put the finishing touches on his seemingly dead girlfriend.
Um , okay dude. Now she's really dead!
This has got to be kept secret , just between the sisters.
No one wants to go down for this dumb stunt so most everyone involved decides they will just pretend they have no idea what happened to her.
The only thing they all know is the last time they seen her was at the party and that's that.
But that's so far from the truth no one can actually get away with that....cause someone knows what they did....
Stars Rumar Willis , Margo Harshman , Jamie Chung , Briana Evigan , Leah Pipes , Audrina Patridge , Matt OLeary , Julian Morris , Carrie Fischer , Debra Gordon , Teri Andrez , Adam Barrie , Megan Wolfley , Robert Belushi , Marie Blancard
Directed by Stewart Hendler
Rated R
REMAKE/THRILLER/MYSTERY/HORROR

Poltergeist (2015)

Released May 22nd in the US.
Filmed in Canada.
The story : Married couple Eric and Amy are out of work.
Relocating , they find a house in their price range and move themselves and their three children - Kendra , Griffin and Madison , temporarily.
Very shortly after moving in , Madison and Griffin experience some strange things in the house.
Madison begins talking to things that are not there as well as feeling a lot of static electric currents.
Griffin witnesses these things and thinks its weird but doesnt say much .
That night , Griffin is frightened out of his room by a squirrel.
He ends up sleeping in his parents room.
In the middle of the night , Griffin wakes to the sound of Madison talking to the television.
The whole family find themselves in the living room witnessing this but nothing more comes of it.
The next night , Eric and Amy go off to a dinner party leaving Kendra watching Griffin and Madison.
Eric and Amy are told that the house they live in is in a place where a graveyard once was...oh , but not to worry because the graveyard was moved long ago along with all the bodies.
Ah but they have no idea about the horror and chaos their children are going through in the house at that very moment.
Stars Sam Rockwell , Rosemarie DeWitt , Molly Kidder , Saxon Sharbino , Kyle Catlett , Kennedi Clements , Karen Ivany , Patrick Garrow , Soma Bhatia , Jared Harris , Jane Adams , Susan Heyward , Patrick Garrow , LA Lopes , Doug MacLeod , Eve Crawford , John Stoneham Jr , Kathryn Greenwood
Directed by Gil Kenan
Rated PG13
REMAKE/HORROR/SCIFI

"There's nothing to be afraid of..."