Q: I just saw a listing for a movie called "Iron Mask," starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jackie Chan, that's apparently a year old. How have I never heard of this before?
Frankly, because it wasn't made for you.
Everything about this movie defies belief, from the outlandish hairpieces worn by stars Jackie Chan and Arnold Schwarzenegger to the fact that it's actually a sequel to one of the biggest hits of all time (in Russia).
This film, a Chinese-Russian co-production, is actually a sequel to the 2014 adventure "Forbidden Kingdom" (or "Forbidden Empire," depending on which country you're in), which featured neither Chan nor Schwarzenneger.
FBI, on CBS
The FBI team is back in a new episode. Special Agent Maggie Bell (Missy Peregrym) and her partner, Special Agent Omar "OA" Zidan (Zeeko Zaki), work together to keep New York City - and the rest of the country - safe in this hit procedural drama.
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'Mom' knows best: CBS sitcom tackled tough issues with wit and wisdom
Anna Faris and Allison Janney in a scene from "Mom"
Q: I'm very sad that "Superstore" is ending. I know America Ferrera was big before the show, but where did Jonah and Dina come from?
Working-class sitcom "Superstore," which closed its doors for the last time on March 25, was largely billed as a return to the small screen for America Ferrera of "Ugly Betty" fame. But as you point out, it also gave breakout roles to some rising young comedic actors — particularly Lauren Ash (Dina) and Ben Feldman (Jonah).
On the way to landing this gig of a lifetime, both came up the hard way through increasingly large sitcom roles and supporting film turns.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, on NBC
Take a "Closer Look" at the news with "Saturday Night Live" alumnus Seth Meyers. Tune in for silly impressions, outrageous tangents, recurring segments such as "What Does Karen Know" and interviews with celebrity guests Tracee Ellis Ross and Paula Pell.
Q: I'm very sad that "Superstore" is ending. I know America Ferrera was big before the show, but where did Jonah and Dina come from?
Working-class sitcom "Superstore," which closed its doors for the last time on March 25, was largely billed as a return to the small screen for America Ferrera of "Ugly Betty" fame. But as you point out, it also gave breakout roles to some rising young comedic actors — particularly Lauren Ash (Dina) and Ben Feldman (Jonah).
On the way to landing this gig of a lifetime, both came up the hard way through increasingly large sitcom roles and supporting film turns.
New Releases for the week of May 9 - 15
The Mauritanian
Detained by the U.S. government without charge, Mohamedou Ould Slahi (Rahim) is sent to Guantanamo Bay detention camp, where he is imprisoned for years without a trial. Slahi eventually finds hope when his case is picked up by defense attorney Nancy Hollander (Foster) and her associate, Teri Duncan (Woodley), who take the U.S. government to court. Villified by loved ones and the media, the women struggle to defend their client against damning convictions until a military prosecutor (Cumberbatch) stumbles across evidence of a wide-reaching conspiracy.
Director: Kevin Macdonald. Stars: Jodie Foster, Tahar Rahim, Shailene Woodley, Benedict Cumberbatch, Zachary Levi, Saamer Usmani, Corey Johnson, Denis Menochet, David Fynn. 129 mins. 2021. Drama.
Land
In the wake of a tragic event, Edee (Wright) leaves her overwhelming life in the city and moves to the Wyoming wilderness, where she can escape what happened. Life off the grid proves more difficult than she anticipated, and when her lack of experience lands her in a life-threatening situation, Edee is rescued by a local hunter (Bichir), who promises to teach her some survival skills. As their friendship grows and their tragic pasts brings them close together, Edee is reminded of what it means to be alive.
Director: Robin Wright. Stars: Robin Wright, Demián Bichir, Kim Dickens, Sarah Dawn Pledge. 89 mins. 2021. Drama.
My Brother's Keeper
Travis Fox (Stallings) is returning from an overseas deployment a broken man, having lost his best friend in an IED attack that took out an entire platoon. As Travis settles his late parents' affairs in their hometown, his war-weary mind begins portraying syptoms of PTSD, sending Travis into a downard tailspin of despair. Distraught by this latest development, Travis believes that God has abandoned him and wonders if life is even worth living.
Director: Kevan Otto. Stars: Joey Lawrence, T.C. Stallings, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Robert Ri'chard, Gregory Alan Williams, Blue Kimble, Shannen Fields, Jeff Rose. 97 mins. 2020. Drama.
'Station Eleven': Deborah Cox joins HBO Max's post-apocalyptic series
Deborah Cox to join "Station Eleven"
'Station Eleven': After inspiring last fall's #DeborahCoxChallenge on social media, Canadian R&B artist/actor Deborah Cox ("The First Wives Club") is set to release a seventh studio album this year. But that's not her only project in 2021. Cox has also landed a recurring role in a new post-apocalyptic series from HBO Max.
Late Laughs for the week of May 9 - 15, 2021
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Right now there are only two explanations for a random flying object. It's either aliens or another gender reveal party that's gone way too far.
President Biden had his first in-person meeting with a foreign leader, hosting the prime minister of Japan. When Biden started telling him a story, suddenly the 12-hour flight didn't seem so long.
Cooking for Mom: Food Network weekend lineup honors mothers
Valerie Bertinelli hosts "Valerie’s Home Cooking"
Happy Mother's Day! This year, May 9 is the day dedicated to motherhood and for showing appreciation to all the mothers and mother figures in our lives.