Tube Notes
By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service
Tonight's Must-See
"The Net" (1995), 8 p.m., UPN. Imagine that computers have suddenly snatched your life. Your bank account and credit cards are gone; your records are twisted. Instead of having a real life, you are on police wanted lists. Sandra Bullock plays a computer whiz who comes across damning information — then finds bigger people using their computers to smite her. Bullock projects depth and humanity. The story is slickly told and sleekly filmed. If you forgive the too-convenient ending, you have a first-rate movie adventure.
Of Note
"Providence," 7 p.m., NBC. Syd has enough trouble with her malpractice suit. Now she's arguing with her cute lawyer, played by George Newbern.
"The Ellen Show," 7:30 p.m., CBS. This continues to be a good comedy, despite the fact that it's mostly ignored by viewers. Tonight, John Ritter plays a motivational speaker with questionable motives.
"Reba," 7 p.m., WB. Now that her husband has left and her teenaged, pregnant daughter has married, Reba decides it's time to return to work. She becomes a substitute teacher at her daughter's school.
"Once and Again," 8 p.m., ABC. In recent weeks, Rick's ex-wife has been falling apart. Now she's hospitalized. The slow recovery process brings mixed reactions, especially from her troubled son.
"Crimson Tide" (1995), 7 p.m., USA Network. Like "The Net," this is a slickly crafted movie adventure. The fate of the world depends on the people on a wounded nuclear submarine. For the top two officers (Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington), it's a tense battle of wills and words.
"The Silence of the Lambs" (1991), 7 p.m., A&E. Anthony Hopkins plays a brilliant and perverse killer. Jodie Foster is the young FBI agent who needs his help.
"Deadly Pursuits" (1996), 9 p.m., Lifetime. This is the only movie we know of that had Tori Spelling playing a lap dancer working for the mob.
"Law and Order: Special Victims Unit," 9 p.m., NBC. Benson and Fin combine to investigate the crime when a woman's body is found under a highway.
