New Releases for the week of Dec. 19 - 25
Blue Bayou
Antonio Leblanc (Chon) is a Korean-American expat working as a tattoo artist to support his wife, Kathy (Vikander), and her biological daughter, Jessie (Kowalske). Money is tight, but because of Antonio's criminal history, he is unable to find additional employment to support his family -- harassment from the police isn't helping. Under constant threat from Ace (O'Brien) and Denny (Cohen), two New Orleans police officers, Antonio must fight to avoid deportation from the only country he has ever called home.
Director: Justin Chon. Stars: Justin Chon, Alicia Vikander, Mark O'Brien, Linh-Dan Pham, Sydney Kowalske, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Altonio Jackson, Emory Cohen. 2021. 119 mins. Drama.
No Time to Die
While enjoying his retirement in Jamaica, Bond (Craig) is contacted by an old friend from the CIA, Felix Leiter (Wright), who asks for his help in rescuing a kidnapped scientist. The mission leads Bond down a road far more treacherous than he expected as he comes face to face with formidable villain Safin (Malek), who holds a dangerous new technology that could spell the end for Bond and those like him.
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga. Stars: Daniel Craig, Rami Malek, Léa Seydoux, Lashana Lynch, Ben Whishaw, Naomie Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Christoph Waltz, Ralph Fiennes. 2021. 163 mins. Action.
Fortress
Robert (Willis) is a former CIA agent who is living his life peacefully on a secret resort in the woods when his estranged son, Paul (Metcalfe), arrives for a visit. It is there that he learns the truth about his father, who has lived a double life, and that his quaint resort is actually a retirement community for National Clandestine Service members. Paul doesn't show up alone, however, as Robert's nemesis, Balzary (Murray), isn't far behind. Now the father and son need to put aside their own differences in order to face a common enemy and live to see another day.
Director: James Cullen Bressack. Stars. Bruce Willis, Jesse Metcalfe, Chad Michael Murray, Kelly Greyson, Ser'Darius Blain, Shannen Doherty, Katalina Viteri. 2021. Action.
Dashed hopes: 'Dash & Lily' not returning to Netflix
Midori Francis (center) in a scene from "Dash & Lily"
Dashed hopes: "Dash & Lily's" season finale may have ended on a high note with a sweet New Year's Eve kiss, but sadly for fans, that's where the Netflix holiday love story ends.
All is bright: Fox's sunny 'Fantasy Island' gets into the Christmas spirit
Roselyn Sánchez stars in the "Fantasy Island" Christmas special
A lot of people fantasize about the perfect Christmas, but what if you could make your wildest holiday dreams come true? A hit summer series is returning to titillate viewers with a special two-hour holiday edition this season, and fans won't want to miss it.
Premier Champions Boxing, on Fox
Live from the Armory in Minneapolis, Minn., this Premier Boxing Champions main event pits unbeaten WBA Super Middleweight champ David Morrell Jr. of Cuba against D.C.'s Alantez Fox. Matched for weight, Morrell Jr. boasts twice Fox's knockout percentage.
All is bright: Fox's sunny 'Fantasy Island' gets into the Christmas spirit
Roselyn Sánchez stars in the "Fantasy Island" Christmas special
A lot of people fantasize about the perfect Christmas, but what if you could make your wildest holiday dreams come true? A hit summer series is returning to titillate viewers with a special two-hour holiday edition this season, and fans won't want to miss it.
All is bright: Fox's sunny 'Fantasy Island' gets into the Christmas spirit
Roselyn Sánchez stars in the "Fantasy Island" Christmas special
A lot of people fantasize about the perfect Christmas, but what if you could make your wildest holiday dreams come true? A hit summer series is returning to titillate viewers with a special two-hour holiday edition this season, and fans won't want to miss it.
The Greatest #AtHome Videos , on CBS
Hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, this fun, family-friendly clips show was created to showcase the creative, hilarious and often active ways people across the globe have kept themselves and their families entertained during the coronavirus quarantine.
Q: Was that Riz Ahmed playing the boy-genius tech millionaire on "Doctor Who"? It looked like him.
It wasn't Riz Ahmed. It did look a little like him, but more notably, the character seemed a lot like one he did play.
Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors, on NBC
In 1955, the close-knit Parton family struggles to overcome tragedy in this holiday film. A story about the early life of Dolly Parton, the movie stars Alyvia Alyn Lind as a young Dolly, Jennifer Nettles as her mother and Ricky Schroder as her father.
Q: Why can't I find the series finale of "The Jeffersons" anywhere?
Because there isn't one -- not really, anyway.
After 11 award-winning, groundbreaking seasons, CBS pulled the plug on "The Jeffersons" in 1985, reportedly due to low ratings, without even notifying the cast.
Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford (who had previously debuted title characters George and Louise Jefferson on "All in the Family") heard about it through the newspaper, along with the rest of the country.