Home Economics, on ABC
Don't miss this first-season rebroadcast in which Connor (Jimmy Tatro) hosts a party for his ex-wife, Emily (Justine Lupe), and invites his siblings to join. Trying to prove he's OK with the divorce, Connor finds he's not the only one feeling competitive.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, on NBC
Take a "Closer Look" at the news with "Saturday Night Live" alumnus Seth Meyers. Silly impressions, outrageous tangents and recurring segments such as "What Does Karen Know," in which Meyers quizzes a millennial staffer, make this late-night show unique.
Q: I'm still sad that Lady Felicia left "Father Brown." What has the actress been doing lately?
Nancy Carroll took some time off to do theater shortly after leaving "Father Brown," but the pull of TV work (and "Father Brown" in particular) was too strong to resist forever.
She did a few more supporting TV roles after leaving "Father Brown" in 2017, such as the TNT historical drama "Will" (about a young William Shakespeare).
Downright 'Maniacal': Alton Brown and fans take over 'Chopped'
Alton Brown as seen in "Chopped: Alton’s Maniacal Baskets"
The words "mystery ingredients" can inspire feelings of fear or dread when used to describe food that has just been placed in front of you -- but not if you're a judge or competitor on "Chopped."
Downright 'Maniacal': Alton Brown and fans take over 'Chopped'
Alton Brown as seen in "Chopped: Alton’s Maniacal Baskets"
The words "mystery ingredients" can inspire feelings of fear or dread when used to describe food that has just been placed in front of you -- but not if you're a judge or competitor on "Chopped."
Late Laughs for the week of June 20 - June 26, 2021
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Nearly 50% of all Americans have gotten at least one dose [of the COVID-19 vaccine], and COVID deaths are as low as they've been since last summer. Yes, "Low Death Summer": my favorite Beach Boys album.
Shocking news out of eastern Europe because yesterday Belarus forced a commercial plane to land so that they could seize a dissident [Roman Protasevich]. There was some warning for passengers: the pilot had turned on the no-opposition-to-murderous-dictator light.
New Releases for the week of June 20 - 26
Siberia
Clint (Dafoe) has turned to the isolation offered by the remote mountains of Siberia, where he runs a bar for the few passing locals despite not speaking the language. Yet even there his damaged psyche continues to haunt him. One night, Clint takes a dog-sled trip to a cave, where he enters the realm of his mind, traveling through memories, visions and dreams in a journey that will mend his trauma, but only if he lets it.
Director: Abel Ferrara. Stars: Willem Dafoe, Dounia Sichov, Simon McBurney, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Cristina Chiriac, Anna Ferrara. 2019. 92 mins. Drama.
The Paper Tigers
Danny (Uy), Hing (Yuan) and Jim (Jenkins) were once Kung Fu prodigies who had formed a trio known as "The Three Tigers." Now years past their prime, the three men have gone their separate ways and occupied themselves with the likes of dadhood and dead-end jobs. When they reunite for their master's funeral, suspicion that he was murdered means the men must brush up on their skills and put aside old grudges in order to avenge their master's death.
Director: Quoc Bao Tran. Stars: Alain Uy, Ron Yuan, Mykel Shannon Jenkins, Jae Suh Park, Joziah Lagonoy, Roger Yuan, La'Tevin Alexander, Matthew Page, Yuji Okumoto, Raymond Ma. 2020. 108 mins. Comedy.
Nobody
Hutch Mansell (Odenkirk) is a family man who tries to live a quiet, unassuming life. So when thieves break into his house one night, he reacts passively so as to prevent violence, disappointing his son and wife alike. But the incident triggers something deep inside Hutch that has been brewing for a long time. When a woman faces harassment on the bus, Hutch lets out all of his rage on the offending men. Now he faces the wrath of a drug lord and must draw upon his long-hidden lethal experience to protect his family.
Director: Ilya Naishuller. Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, Aleksey Serebryakov, RZA, Christopher Lloyd, Gage Munroe, Michael Ironside, Paisley Cadorath, Billy MacLellan. 2021. 92 mins. Action.
Selma, on CBS
This Best Picture nominee stars David Oyelowo as Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Chronicling a three-month time period in 1965, this historical drama concludes with the march from Selma, Alabama, to the state Capitol. Oprah Winfrey also stars.
From Ellen to Kelly: 'Kelly Clarkson Show' to take over 'Ellen' slot in 2022
Kelly Clarkson, seen here, to take over "The Ellen DeGeneres Show’s" timeslot by 2022
Sell This House!, on A&E
Tanya Memme and Roger Hazard tackle all kinds of design problems in this unscripted renovation series. Cameras capture the action as they try to help homeowners who just don’t understand why their houses haven’t sold, fixing issues that turn buyers away.
