NEW YORK (OSV News) -- The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies on network and cable television the week of March 26. Please note that televised versions may or may not be edited for language, nudity, violence, and sexual situations.

Sunday, March 26, 12:30-3 p.m. EDT (Showtime) "Letters From Iwo Jima" (2006). Director Clint Eastwood's emotionally compelling companion to "Flags of Our Fathers," which dealt with the Battle of Iwo Jima through the eyes of American GIs, now from the Japanese perspective, illustrates our shared humanity and shows ignorance as a root of international conflict. The drama focuses on Japanese soldiers entrenched on the island including a young baker (Kazunari Ninomiya) who wants to see his new baby, a newcomer (Ryo Kase) who is looked upon with suspicion, and a former Olympic medalist (Tsuyoshi Ihara), all under the command of an honorable and patriotic lieutenant general (Ken Watanabe) as they prepare for the U.S. invasion and capture of Mount Suribachi. Several characters take their own lives, acts which though morally untenable by Christian standards must be taken in the context of traditional Japanese culture. Japanese with subtitles. Intense and graphic battlefield violence, several gruesome suicides and some crude expressions. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association rating was R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Sunday, March 26, 8-10:30 p.m. EDT (TCM) "All About Eve" (1950). Classic Broadway story in which a veteran star (Bette Davis) helps a seemingly innocent novice (Anne Baxter), then learns too late of the younger woman's duplicity in landing a role intended for the star by charming the play's author (Hugh Marlowe), its director (Gary Merrill) and the town's leading theater critic (George Sanders). Writer-director Joseph L. Mankiewicz keeps the proceedings churning with a steady stream of witty dialogue and pungent put-downs, but it is Davis' caustic performance as the flinty veteran actress that carries the picture to its wryly satisfying conclusion. Devious characters, sexual innuendo and marital discord. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-III -- adults. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association.

Wednesday, March 29, 8-10 p.m. EDT (TCM) "The Fog of War" (2003). Riveting documentary in which Robert McNamara, secretary of defense under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, opines on, discusses and explains his actions and those of the U.S. government during a turbulent time in American history. With precise editing, visually alluring period footage and an utterly synergetic score, director Errol Morris not only transports the viewer back in time, but creates a fascinating portrait of a distinct man who, at 85, is still full of life, energy and strong opinions. Some frightful scenes of war, a few instances of profanity. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association rating was PG-13 -- parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Saturday, April 1, 5:58-8 p.m. EDT (Cinemax) "Slumdog Millionaire" (2008). Vibrant drama in which a Mumbai, India, slum dweller (Dev Patel), suspected of cheating on a television quiz show, explains to a police inspector (Irrfan Khan) how his life experiences growing up with his brother (Madhur Mittal) and his loving pursuit of a childhood friend (Freida Pinto) enabled him to answer the acerbic program host's (Anil Kapoor) questions. Director Danny Boyle's sweeping panorama of Third-World life, adapted from Vikas Swarup's novel "Q & A," though harrowing at times, is ultimately hopeful, stressing the dignity of the underprivileged and the primacy of spiritual over material values. Beating and torture, fleeting rear nudity, crime and prostitution themes, underage drinking, brief scatological humor, and occasional rough and crude language. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-III -- adults. The Motion Picture Association rating was R -- restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Saturday, April 1, 7-11:44 p.m. EDT (ABC) "The Ten Commandments" (1956). Less an inspirational story based on biblical sources than a dramatic vehicle with a sense of history, director Cecil B. DeMille's epic production offers some spectacular re-creations, excellent technical effects and good acting from a fine cast, including Charlton Heston (as Moses), Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson and many other stars of the era. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-I -- general patronage. The Motion Picture Association rating was G -- general audiences. All ages admitted.- - - John Mulderig is media reviewer for OSV News. Follow him on Twitter @JohnMulderig1.