Q: I just had a friend tell me that "Paranormal Activity" is actually the most successful movie of all time. But that's not right, is it? I thought it was "Avatar" or something.
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This company specializes in producing understandable and, yes, even beautiful charts and graphs about popular topics. It recently took on the movie biz, charting the biggest movies of all time, and it illustrated a fascinating fact: if you define "biggest" in relative terms — on return-on-investment as a percentage — then the humble 2007 horror flick "Paranormal Activity" beats everyone. By a lot.
Gotham Knights, on CW
Gotham City is without its Dark Knight in this new series. Following Bruce Wayne's (David Miller) murder, his adopted son Turner (Oscar Morgan) is framed for the killing and forges an uneasy alliance with the children of Bruce's enemies.
The Good Doctor, on ABC
Characters from the proposed spinoff "The Good Lawyer" make an appearance in this new episode. Seeking legal representation, Dr. Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore) puts his faith in Abbie (Bethlehem Million). Kennedy McMann and Felicity Huffman also guest star.
Q: What ever happened to Clive Owen? He used to be everywhere, but I haven't seen him in a while.
Big-screen leading man Clive Owen ("Children of Men," 2006) has actually been doing pretty steady work lately. If you haven't seen it, it's either because you were looking in the wrong place or because it was a flop that nobody saw.
His most successful role lately has been on the small screen instead of the big one — he did a stint as President Clinton on the third season of "American Crime Story" in 2021.
Late Laughs for the week of Mar. 12 - Mar. 18
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
All of a sudden there are more UFOs than Chick-fil-As now. The Air Force shot down another unidentified flying object yesterday [Feb. 12], the third one in four days. I never in a million years thought I'd say this: Where the h--- is the Space Force? Why is that a thing?
Last pitch effort: 'Ted Lasso' kicks off its third and final season
Nick Mohammed, Anthony Head, Jason Sudeikis in “Ted Lasso”
On the small screen, the best things tend to burn short and bright.
The Last of Us, on HBO
Season 1 concludes tonight but don't worry, another season is in the works. The hit drama stars Pedro Pascal as Joel, who is tasked with escorting a teenage Ellie (Bella Ramsey) across a post-apocalyptic United States, for she may be humanity's last hope.
Last pitch effort: 'Ted Lasso' kicks off its third and final season
Nick Mohammed, Anthony Head, Jason Sudeikis in “Ted Lasso”
On the small screen, the best things tend to burn short and bright.
‘Live’ without Ryan: Seacrest to exit talk show
Ryan Seacrest (right) with "Live with Kelly and Ryan" co-host Kelly Ripa
‘Live’ without Ryan: For six seasons, viewers tuning in to “Live With Kelly and Ryan” expected to start their mornings with some fun banter between co-hosts Ryan Seacrest and Kelly Ripa. But that will soon change.
New Releases for the week of March 12 - 18
A Man Called Otto
Six months after the death of his wife, 63-year-old widower Otto Anderson (Hanks) no longer sees any purpose in his life. He's ready to end it all, but his plans are interrupted by the arrival of a young and lively family who moves in next door. He soon meets his match in the form of quick-witted Marisol (Treviño). She challenges him to see life differently and an unlikely friendship forms, proving that family can be found in the most unexpected places. The film is based on the 2012 New York Times bestseller by Fredrik Backman.
Director: Marc Forster. Stars: Tom Hanks, Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Cameron Britton, Truman Hanks, Alessandra Perez, Christiana Montoya. 2022. 126 mins. Drama.
The Apology
Nearly 20 years after the disappearance of her then-16-year-old daughter, Sally (Leeholland), recovering alcoholic Darlene Hagen (Gunn) has not moved on with her life, or from her missing daughter. She lives her life quietly nestled in a remote home with only her nearby neighbour Gretchen Sullivan (Garofalo) for company. But when her ex-brother-in-law Jack (Roache) arrives on her doorstep, just days away from Christmas, events are set in motion that cannot be undone. With this unexpected visit, Darlene must finally come to grips with the horrors that have been plaguing her for the past two decades.
Director: Alison Locke. Stars: Anna Gunn, Linus Roache, Janeane Garofalo, Mary Leeholland, Esmé McSherry, Zena Leigh Logan. 2022. 91 mins. Thriller.
The Locksmith
Newly released from prison, expert locksmith Miller Graham (Phillippe) is determined to repair his relationship with his ex-fiancé, Beth Fisher (Bosworth), and his teenage daughter, Lindsay (Guilbot). However, Beth has since become a detective, working directly below Miller’s nemesis, Det. Zwick (Nordling), who is the reason Miller was jailed a decade ago for the botched robbery job. Miller must navigate his new life on the outside and do everything in his power to provide for his family and stay out of trouble.