HD programming picks for Aug. 14-Aug. 20: “Rushmore,” “The Karate Kid,” “Y tu Mama Tambien”
“Rushmore” (Starz). Fri., Aug. 15, 8:20 p.m. Jason Schwartzman stars in and Wes Anderson directs the offbeat 1999 comedy about a prep-school kid dealing with academic probation and a crush on a teacher.
“The Karate Kid” (HDNet Movies). Mon., Aug. 18, 3:45 p.m. Picked-on teen Ralph Macchio gets lessons on life, kicking butt and car wax from Pat Morita’s iconic Mr. Miyagi. Directed by John Avildsen (“Rocky”).
“Y tu Mama Tambien” (HBO Latino). Mon., Aug. 18, 8 p.m. Two teenage boys road-trip across Mexico while battling for the affection of an older woman who joins them. Oscar-nominated for original screenplay.