Her Smell, on HBO
This haunting drama tells the story of punk rocker "Becky Something" (Elizabeth Moss) as her addictions and self-destructive lifestyle begin to rot away her band, fame, family and life. Cara Delevingne, Dan Stevens and Agyness Deyn also star.
Cake countdown: Food rolls out new NYE special
Dan Langan, Waylynn Lucas and Duff Goldman in "Cake-Off: New Year's Eve"
Get ready to pop some bubbly and count down the final moments of 2019!
It's about timey-wimey: New year, new season of 'Doctor Who' begins
Jodie Whittaker stars in "Doctor Who"
It's about timey-wimey: Whovians, your 2020 will be off to a promising start when "Doctor Who" returns for a 12th season on New Year's Day.
New Releases for the week of December 29 - January 4
Primal
Working deep in the Brazilian rainforest, professional hunter Frank Walsh (Cage) finally successfully captures an ultra-rare white jaguar to sell to a zoo that's willing to pay an exorbitant amount of money for the creature. While preparing to transport the large cat back to the United States, Walsh finds that many of his usual nefarious contacts are unwilling to risk moving the legendary "ghost cat" due to the bad luck associated with the rare animal. Unfazed by his disreputable colleague's concerns, Walsh organizes a cargo ship stateside. Arriving at the vessel, Walsh realizes the freighter will not only be transporting the various animals he has collected on his pillaging journey, but also the prisoner Richard Loffler (Durand), who is being returned to the United States to stand trial for his crimes. Tasked with transporting Loffler are Navy neurologist Dr. Ellen Taylor (Janssen), a U.S. marshal (Garrett) and a plethora of armed guards. Once sailing on the open seas, Loffler escapes his confines and releases the caged animals, resulting in mayhem on the high seas.
Director: Nick Powell. Stars: Nicolas Cage, Famke Janssen, Kevin Durand, Michael Imperioli, LaMonica Garrett, Tommy Walker, Rey Hernandez, John Lewis. 2019. 97 mins. Action.
An Innocent Kiss
The Barnes are a dysfunctional and chaotic family that consists of mom Ellie (Goin), dad Billy (Harris) and their children, Louise (Watson), Henry (Provost) and twins Jimmy (Neal) and Timmy (Rossitch). The family is turned on its head by the arrival of Billy's wayward and free-spirited brother, Uncle Randy (Abbott Jr.), who has been absent for eight years. When Randy enters the wrong house and mistakes the family's neighbor for an intruder, the family dynamic unravels and brings the neighborhood with it in this small South Carolina town. With the slow decay of Ellie and Billy's relationship (thanks to money problems and a hint of infidelity), not even Billy and Randy's father, Grandpa Barnes (Reynolds), can save Ellie's birthday party from an ill-timed eruption of emotion.
Director: Jason Shirley. Stars: Burt Reynolds, Michael Provost, R. Keith Harris, Whitney Goin, Michael Abbott Jr., Sophia Watson, Josh Henry, Sandra Elise Williams, Noah Neal, Matt Rossitch. 2019. 111 mins. Drama.
Late Laughs for the week of December 29 - January 4
A Little Late With Lilly Singh
Social media isn't only ruining our bodies, it's ruining our brains. Remember our brains? They used to give us ideas. Now they just say, "Let's go on Twitter and see if the world is still on fire."
Cosmo magazine makes a lot of assumptions, the biggest one being that anyone still buys magazines.
Conan
Dare Me, on USA
Two Midwestern friends, Addy (Herizen Guardiola) and Beth (Marlo Kelly) have their lives and friendship disrupted by the arrival of a new cheerleading coach, and a murder in this series premiere based on the novel by Megan Abbott.
NCIS: Los Angeles, on CBS
The NCIS team is called in to help with the investigation when Callen's (Chris O'Donnell) ex-girlfriend and their ex-team member Anna Kolcheck (Bar Paly) escapes from prison in this rebroadcast. LL Cool J and Linda Hunt also star.
Ringing it in: 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest' airs live on ABC
Ryan Seacrest hosts "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest"
Ringing it in: 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest' airs live on ABC
Ryan Seacrest hosts "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest"
Recaps for the week of December 23 - 27
Melissa Ordway as seen in "The Young and the Restless"
The Bold and the Beautiful
After being badly manipulating and finding herself out of options, Hope relents and agrees to let Thomas design her fashion line. Brooke is upset, and confronts Liam about not including her in the scheme to prove that Thomas is up to something. Sally can't wait to compete against her ex, and hopes to come out on top when she and Thomas design separate lines for the fashion show. Hope agrees to watch Douglas while Thomas and Zoe go on a romantic date, and she tries to figure out what his ulterior motive is. Zoe gets caught up in the moment while out on her date with Thomas, and is swept away by the romance. Hope tells Liam about the big date, and Liam worries that Zoe will struggle to maintain her perspective. Thomas continues to scheme in an effort to win Hope back. He ups the ante and takes his relationship with Zoe to the next level. Brooke and Ridge reminisce about the good old days. Though they still love each other, circumstances make their continued relationship impossible, and they remember the loving moments of the past fondly.
Days of Our Lives
The fake Stefano is tempted to reveal himself to Marlena. Justin and Kayla make plans to spend Christmas together, and to make it as romantic as possible. Rafe wonders why Kate was fighting with "Hope." JJ lets his guard down and tells Jack and Jennifer about his addiction problems. As Christmas Eve arrives in Salem, Julie prepares for her Horton tree trimming, and worries that no one will show up to the party. Hattie and Eve both receive early Christmas presents. Xander has a big Christmas surprise for Sarah. The Christmas party at the hospital is in full swing when "Stefano" secretly crashes it. Marlena helps Ciara sneak in to visit Ben without Victor finding out. When Kate sees Sonny with Evan, she gets upset. John gets an unwelcome surprise at home. Kayla trails "Stefano" and confronts him. When Marlena looks in her purse, she's surprised to find a mysterious gift. Hattie turns to Roman for a favor. Xander gives Sarah her special present. Hattie is shocked to walk in on "Steve" in Kate's room. Lani and Kristen are back in Salem, and Lani makes an indirect strike at Gabi. Nicole impulsively kisses Brady.
General Hospital
There's a major Dickensian twist this year, and the people of Port Charles are reminded of the true meaning of the season. Joss struggles to understand, and Danny pays Santa a visit. Nelle refuses to back down. Jason is skeptical about Sonny's motives, and Carly meets up with Jax. Nina is put on notice.
The Young and the Restless
Sharon is surprised when Faith arrives home earlier than expected. Summer gives her a warm welcome and peppers her with questions about school and boys. Sharron worries that Connor may soon need her help. Ray wonders why Sharon is helping -- is it for Connor's sake, or for Adam's? Chance make sure Adam knows he's staying in Genoa City, and Adam just wants to leave their Vegas days in the past. Phyllis interrupts them to warn Chance that Adam will stab him in the back. Adam wants to take Connor to the farm where he spent his childhood, and he wants Chelsea to come. Adam knows Nick doesn't want him around. Knowing the farm will rekindle some old feelings, he confesses his love for Chelsea. She feels connected to Adam, but loves Nick. Billy and Victoria prepare to celebrate their anniversary, but Billy is forced to stay in town for work. He tells Victoria to travel without him, and he'll catch up and make it up to her. Ashley returns home to a surprise, and Jack hosts a Christmas Eve dinner. Lauren receives the ultimate Christmas gift. When an unexpected guest arrives, Victor and Nikki remember the true meaning of Christmas.