Cagney’s a ‘Dandy’ as George Cohan

  • By Robert Horton / Herald Movie Critic
  • Thursday, July 1, 2004 9:00pm
  • LifeGo-See-Do

Let’s celebrate the Fourth of July in this week’s movies on TV with some Yankee Doodle, plus a couple of … boxing movies? Well, why not?

Today

“The Red Shoes,” 8 p.m., Turner Classic Movies. One of the great dance movies is also one of the great movies about art, as whipped into colorful delirium by the gifted British filmmaking team of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. 1948.

“Broadway Danny Rose,” 10 p.m., KCTS-TV. Woody Allen gave then-flame Mia Farrow one of her juiciest roles in this entertaining comedy set in the lower rungs of show biz accomplishment. 1984.

Saturday

“The Hurricane,” 7:30 p.m.; “When We Were Kings,” 10 p.m., CBUT-TV. First, Denzel Washington rips his way through the somewhat fictionalized tale of Ruben Carter, jailed prizefighter (1999); then the terrific Oscar-winning documentary about the mighty Ali-Foreman fight in Zaire (1996).

“The Patriot,” 8 p.m., KIRO-TV. Mel Gibson takes up arms to fight the redcoats in this overcooked period drama (why can’t somebody make a great film about the Revolutionary War?). 2000.

Sunday

“Yankee Doodle Dandy,” 5:15 p.m., Turner Classic Movies. Bio of composer George M. Cohan, as exhilaratingly embodied by James Cagney, whose specialty dancing is a wonder. 1942.

“Independence Day,” 7 p.m., KCPQ-TV. “Patriot” director Roland Emmerich previously went to battle with this madly enjoyable homage to ’50s sci-fi B-movies. Will Smith leads the crusade to fight off the alien invaders. 1996.

Monday

“Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back,” 7 p.m., Comedy Central. Exclusively for fans of Kevin Smith’s New Jersey films, this raucous comedy puts his stoner duo front and center. The movie will sound weird without profanity, for sure. 2001.

Tuesday

“Broadcast News,” 9 p.m., Fox Movies. James L. Brooks’ romance and a satire of TV news rolled into one, with splendid performances by Holly Hunter, Albert Brooks, and William Hurt. 1987.

Wednesday

“Groundhog Day,” 8 p.m., Encore. It’s always Feb. 2 in weatherman Bill Murray’s life – a funny and wise movie that looks better and better as the days go by. 1993.

“Jules and Jim,” 11:30 p.m., CBUT-TV. Francois Truffaut’s masterpiece about two men besotted with the same unusual woman (Jeanne Moreau). 1962.

Thursday

“About a Boy,” 8 p.m., Encore. Hugh Grant is in prime cynical-romantic form as a ladies’ man forced to come down to Earth. 2002.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Life

Everett P. Fog, 15, in front of an Everett mural along Colby Avenue on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Hello, Everett! No escape when your name is same as the town

Everett P. Fog, 15, sees and hears his first name wherever he goes. His middle name is also epic.

Jared Meads takes a breath after dunking in an ice bath in his back yard while his son Fallen, 5, reads off the water temperature on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Chill out: Dive into the cold plunge craze

Plungers say they get mental clarity and relief for ails in icy water in tubs, troughs and clubs.

Schack exhibit to highlight Camano Island watercolorists

“Four Decades of Friendship: John Ebner & John Ringen” will be on display Jan. 16 through Feb. 9.

XRT Trim Adds Rugged Features Designed For Light Off-Roading
Hyundai Introduces Smarter, More Capable Tucson Compact SUV For 2025

Innovative New Convenience And Safety Features Add Value

Sequoia photo provided by Toyota USA Newsroom
If Big Is Better, 2024 Toyota Sequoia Is Best

4WD Pro Hybrid With 3-Rows Elevates Full-Size

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser (Provided by Toyota).
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser revives its roots

After a 3-year hiatus, the go-anywhere SUV returns with a more adventurous vibe.

Enjoy the wilderness in the CX-50. Photo provided by Mazda USA Newsroom
2025 Mazda CX-50 Adds Hybrid Capability to Turbo Options

Line-Up Receives More Robust List Of Standard Equipment

Practical And Functional bZ4X basks in sunshine. Photo provided by Toyota Newsroom.
2024 bZ4X Puts Toyota Twist On All-Electric SUV’s

Modern Styling, Tech & All-Wheel Drive Highlight

Photo provided by Mazda USA Newsroom
2025 Mazda3 Turbo Premium Plus Hatch Delivers Value

Plus Functionality of AWD And G-Vectoring

2025 Mazda CX-90 Turbo SUV (Provided by Mazda)
2025 CX-90 Turbo models get Mazda’s most powerful engine

Mazda’s largest-ever SUV is equipped to handle the weight, with fuel efficiency kept in check.

Provided by Bridges Pets, Gifts, & Water Gardens.
Discover where to find the best pet supplies in town

Need the perfect store to spoil your furry friends? Herald readers have you covered.

VW Jetta SEL is a sedan that passes for a coupe. Photo provided by Volkswagen U.S. Media.
2025 VW Jetta Offers Greater Refinement, Technology And Value

A Perfect Choice For Small Families And Commuters

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.