NEW YORK (CNS) -- The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies on network and cable television the week of Jan 14. Please note that televised versions may or may not be edited for language, nudity, violence, and sexual situations.

Sunday, Jan. 14, 9-11:30 a.m. EST (Showtime) "A Beautiful Mind" (2001). Absorbing biography of mathematical genius John Forbes Nash Jr. (Russell Crowe), who was afflicted with schizophrenia, but eventually triumphed over the disease with the help of his devoted wife (Jennifer Connelly), going on to win the Nobel Prize. Elegantly weaving scenes from a fine script, director Ron Howard presents a very human story of brilliance, insanity and marital love, despite the familiar trappings of an inspirational story. Intense, mature theme dealing with mental illness, a few sexual references, a scene of violence and minimal crass language and profanity. The Catholic News Service classification of the theatrical version was A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Monday, Jan. 15, 6-8 p.m. EST (TCM) "A Patch of Blue" (1965). A blind girl (Elizabeth Hartman), living in a dismal tenement, falls in love with the gentle black neighbor (Sidney Poitier) who befriends her, despite the shrill opposition of her mother (Shelley Winters). Director Guy Green takes an honest look at racial relations, avoids most of the obvious cliches and scores some points for human values. Mature theme. The Catholic News Service classification of the theatrical version was A-III -- adults. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

Monday, Jan. 15, 8-11:02 p.m. EST (Lifetime) "The Holiday" (2006). Generally appealing romantic comedy about a wedding columnist (Kate Winslet) in the English countryside and a movie-trailer producer (Cameron Diaz) in Los Angeles whose failed romances find them swapping homes and continents over Christmas, leading to the former falling in love with a film composer (Jack Black) and the latter with the columnist's brother (Jude Law). Writer-director Nancy Meyers elicits heartfelt performances from all, and there's a strong affirmation of family and concern for the elderly, though some of today's permissive attitude, but not overt sexual content, is inherent in the script. Some rough and crude words, implied premarital relationships, light innuendo and banter, a chaste bedroom scene and mild domestic violence. The Catholic News Service classification of the theatrical version was A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Thursday, Jan. 18, 8-10 p.m. EST (TCM) "Cluny Brown" (1946). Slight but trim romantic comedy set in 1938 England where a plumber's niece (Jennifer Jones) is put in service to "learn her place" as parlor maid for a posh family whose house guest is an unconventional Czech refugee (Charles Boyer). Director Ernst Lubitsch has some gentle fun with British class distinctions and stuffy manners, buttressed by plenty of plot misunderstandings and witty dialogue. But the chief attraction is the affinity between a bemused older man (Boyer) and the naive young woman of the title. Romantic situations. The Catholic News Service classification of the theatrical version was A-II -- adults and adolescents. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

Saturday, Jan. 20, 3-8 p.m. EST (Lifetime) "Titanic" (1997). Lavish re-creation of the 1912 sea disaster begins with an exploration of the sunken luxury liner today then follows its fateful voyage keyed to the improbable shipboard romance between a first-class passenger (Kate Winslet) and one in steerage (Leonardo DiCaprio) until an iceberg sends the ship and more than 1,500 people to the bottom. Writer-producer James Cameron reduces the human dimension of the tragedy to a paltry soap opera about two love-struck youths, though the special effects re-creating the human drama aboard the sinking vessel are truly spectacular. Agonizing death scenes on a massive scale, sexual situations, brief nudity and sporadic rough language and profanity. The Catholic News Service classification of the theatrical version was A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Saturday, Jan. 20, 8-9:35 p.m. EST (HBO) "Snatched" (2017). This mother-daughter comedy, directed by Jonathan Levine, has a kernel of goodness at its heart. But the minority of grown viewers for whom it's acceptable will have to wade through a veritable cesspool of bad taste to approach it. A self-centered young woman (Amy Schumer) is dumped by her boyfriend (Randall Park) on the eve of a romantic getaway. With a nonrefundable vacation package, and no one else to go with, she takes pity on her estranged mom (Goldie Hawn). Together they embark on a South American adventure with unexpected results, including the daughter's misguided hookup with a handsome stranger (Tom Bateman) that leads to their kidnapping (by Oscar Jaenada). Their eventual escape is aided by a mysterious guide (Christopher Meloni) and two fellow vacationers (Wanda Sykes, Joan Cusack). A slapdash, cliche-ridden send-up of exploitation movies, the film's only redeemable feature is a message about a mother's unconditional love and the enduring family bond, which manages to shine through a very dirty exterior. Brief female nudity, persistent sexual humor and innuendo, pervasive rough language. The Catholic News Service classification of the theatrical version was L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 p.m.-midnight EST (Cinemax) "Murder by Numbers" (2002). Creepy thriller in which two murderous high school seniors (Michael Pitt and Ryan Gosling) match wits with a fierce homicide detective (Sandra Bullock) who won't accept that the prime suspect, an apparent suicide, was the guilty party. Director Barbet Schroeder attempts character studies of the three leads to add interest but the film remains at the level of a conventional thriller. Sporadic violence, brief sexual situations and substance abuse, some rough language and minimal profanity. The Catholic News Service classification of the theatrical version was L -- limited adult audience, films whose problematic content many adults would find troubling. The Motion Picture Association of America rating was R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Mulderig is on the staff of Catholic News Service.