Real Time With Bill Maher, on HBO
Bill Maher, known for his unique brand of acerbic humor, welcomes a three-guest panel for lively political discussions in this new episode from Season 21. Rounded out by a comedic monologue and poignant interview, Maher puts the focus on current events.
Law & Order, on NBC
When a teenager is killed, Cosgrove (Jeffrey Donovan) and Shaw (Mehcad Brooks) discover what lengths kids will go to become internet famous in this new episode. Meanwhile, Price (Hugh Dancy) and Maroun (Odelya Halevi) take a big risk on their case.
Q: Is "What We Do in the Shadows" coming back? If so, when?
Centuries of myth and FX's ratings both lead to the same conclusion: It's hard to kill a vampire.
The critically and popularly beloved comedy "What We Do in the Shadows" aired its fourth season on FX last summer. But before that even debuted, the cable channel had already renewed it for not one but two more seasons.
Name That Tune, on Fox
Hosted by Tony Award winner Jane Krakowski, this musical game show welcomes new contestants in this fun-filled episode. The various challenges will test their knowledge of the songs performed by a live band led by Grammy-winning producer, Randy Jackson.
American Masters, on PBS
This new installment explores music icon Roberta Flack’s rise to stardom and her triumphs over racism and sexism. Detailing her story in her own words, the film features exclusive access to Flack’s archives and interviews with Rev. Jesse Jackson and more.
The Good Doctor, on ABC
The medical procedural's sixth season resumes tonight with an all-new episode. Freddie Highmore stars as Dr. Shaun Murphy, a young autistic savant surgical resident, and Shaun's wife Lea (Paige Spara) had some big news to share in the Dec. 12 fall finale.
Q: Alan Rickman was able to "turn off" his accent for a scene in "Die Hard." Did he do any other roles where he didn't have his British accent?
When the whole entertainment world (fans included) mourned the death of Alan Rickman ("Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," 2001) in 2016, one of the things many pointed to was his voice. Vox.com writer Caroline Framke called it "one of the best voices ever to appear on film."
And while most, when they imagine it, will think of a very posh and polished English accent, that wasn't the only one he could do. It's just the only one most directors wanted of him.
Video Releases for the week of Jan. 22 - 28
Taurus
He was once a prolific and respected rap star, but Cole Taurus (Baker) has fallen from remarkable heights. Crippled by an ongoing drug addiction, Taurus struggles to maintain a functional relationship with his young daughter, Rose (Essex). Following Taurus around for a week, televised interviews and public appearances document an artist searching for inspiration to complete his next recording while trying to manage and maintain personal relationships, as well as his flailing sobriety.
Director: Tim Sutton. Stars: Colson Baker, Megan Fox, Ruby Rose, Scoot McNairy, Maddie Hasson, Luis Da Silva Jr., Avery Tiiu Essex, Demetrius 'Lil Meech' Flenory. 98 mins. 2022. Drama.
Glorious
Hysterical over his breakup with his now ex-girlfriend Brenda (Crim), Wes (Kwanten) makes a stop at a desolate highway rest stop and stays there for the night, becoming extremely intoxicated. The next morning, Wes enters the bathroom to recover from the previous night, when an unseen voice begins a conversation with Wes and introduces himself as Ghatanothoa (Simmons). When the conversation between the pair becomes awkward, Wes attempts to leave but finds the restroom door sealed shut. As Ghatanothoa explains to Wes that he is a demigod attempting to save humanity, Wes tries to see the unknown person in the stall by peering through a hole in the stall wall, unwittingly setting off a chain of events that could doom humankind forever.
Director: Rebekah McKendry. Stars: Ryan Kwanten, J.K. Simmons, Sylvia Grace Crim, André Lamar, Tordy Clark. 79 mins. 2022. Horror.
Rock Dog 3: Battle the Beat
After returning to his home on Snow Mountain following a worldwide tour with his band, True Blue, musical superstar Bodi (Hamilton) is looking forward to finally relaxing, when he catches wind of an up-and-coming girl group, K9, on a musical competition show that doesn’t understand the importance of rock 'n' roll — or his own idol, Angus Scattergood (Izzard). Bodi joins the show as a judge and mentor, and as his star begins to eclipse the girls of K9, they must all find the spirit of togetherness that Bodi once believed in.
Director: Anthony Bell. Stars: Graham Hamilton, Ashleigh Ball, Andrew Francis, Kathleen Barr, Eddie Izzard, Bethany Brown, Nicole Oliver, Doron Bell. 90 mins. 2022. Animation.
New comedy 'Standing By': Dan Levy animated series heads to Hulu
Former “Schitt’s Creek” star Dan Levy is behind a new Hulu animated series
New comedy 'Standing By': Fresh off the success of his HBO Max competition series "The Big Brunch," Emmy winner Dan Levy ("Schitt's Creek") has teamed up with former "Schitt's Creek" story editor Ally Pankiw ("The Great"), and both are now headed to Hulu for their next TV project.
From NFL Titans to cake kings: 'The Cupcake Guys' arrive on Roku
Michael Griffin, Bryan Hynson and Brian Orakpo, as seen in “Cupcake Guys Training Camp”