April Movie Club: A Month of Laughter, Inspiration, and Elegance
It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (1963)
Airs Saturday, April 5th at 9 p.m. • Encore Friday, April 11th at 11 p.m.
Starring: Spencer Tracy • Milton Berle • Sid Caesar • Ethel Merman
Buckle up for a wild ride in this legendary comedy classic! It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World is an epic slapstick adventure that follows a group of strangers who learn of a buried treasure and embark on a frenzied cross-country race to find it. Directed by Stanley Kramer, this star-studded ensemble delivers nonstop laughs and outrageous antics. A must-watch for fans of classic comedy, this film is a madcap delight from start to finish!
The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain (1995)
Airs Saturday, April 12th at 9 p.m. • Encore Friday, April 18th at 11 p.m.
Starring: Hugh Grant • Tara Fitzgerald • Colm Meaney
Charming, quirky, and full of heart, this delightful British comedy follows an English cartographer who visits a Welsh village to measure what the locals call a mountain—only to declare it a hill. Unwilling to accept this, the villagers rally together to prove their peak is worthy of mountain status. Starring Hugh Grant in one of his most endearing roles, this film is a testament to community spirit and determination.
Enchanted April (1991)
Airs Saturday, April 19th at 9 p.m. • Encore Friday, April 25th at 11 p.m.
Starring: Miranda Richardson • Josie Lawrence • Joan Plowright • Alfred Molina
Springtime in Italy never looked so enchanting! This visually stunning and deeply moving adaptation of Elizabeth von Arnim’s novel follows four women from 1920s England who escape their dreary lives by renting a villa on the Italian Riviera. What begins as a getaway soon transforms into a journey of self-discovery and renewal. With a stellar cast and breathtaking scenery, Enchanted April is a soothing cinematic escape.
The Duchess (2008)
Airs Saturday, April 26th at 9 p.m. • Encore Friday, May 2nd at 11 p.m.
Starring: Keira Knightley • Ralph Fiennes • Charlotte Rampling
Based on the true story of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, this lavish period drama follows her struggles with love, politics, and societal expectations in 18th-century England. Keira Knightley delivers a compelling performance as the intelligent and charismatic duchess trapped in a world of duty and deception. Featuring stunning costumes and a gripping narrative, The Duchess is a poignant tale of power and passion.