Q: Was Ted Danson buried alive in the movie "Creepshow"? I seem to remember that, but it can't be right, can it?
It is right, and it can be right because "Creepshow" isn't your average schlocky horror movie.
The 1982 anthology film is more like a tribute to the gross-out horror stories that came before it. And so, as a lighthearted homage rather than a sincere attempt at low-budget horror, it managed to get some big names to participate.
The Resident, on Fox
When a mother's complaints fall on deaf ears after a delivery, Devon (Manish Dayal) demands that Bell (Bruce Greenwood) take action in this rebroadcast, airing Tuesday, Aug. 27, on Fox. Meanwhile, Conrad (Matt Czuchry) struggles to give Nic (Emily VanCamp) some bad news.
Our Boys, on HBO
As Mohammed's family reels in the wake of their son's death, Simon (Shlomi Elkabetz) and his team investigate Israeli persons of interest in this new episode. Meanwhile, the Jerusalem deputy D.A. keeps a close eye on the investigation.
Q: Does Kevin Bacon actually do all his own dancing in "Footloose" or did he have a double to do all the moves?
Here's how you know the 1984 classic "Footloose" is a dancing movie: Kevin Bacon actually had four dance doubles, while also managing to do most of the dancing himself.
In an interview with People magazine in 2011, when the remake of the film came out, Bacon opened up about his experience doing the movie that would make him a star.
Late Laughs for the week of August 25 - 31, 2019
Conan
A passenger that was caught vaping on a flight has been banned for life from Spirit Airlines. The man said, "My plan worked perfectly."
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Shark Week is officially here! And if you're excited by that, you're either a marine biologist or really high.
Under the (AB)C: Live TV version of ‘The Little Mermaid’ coming soon
Auli'i Cravalho is set to star in "The Little Mermaid Live!"
Under the (AB)C: The Disney-owned ABC Television Network has announced it's dipping a toe in the well-charted waters of live TV musicals with "The Little Mermaid Live!," coming Tuesday, Nov. 5.
That's big news for fans of Ariel and her underwater friends, and anyone wishing to be part of that world.
On Becoming a God in Central Florida, on Showtime
Kirsten Dunst stars as Krystal Stubbs, a water-park employee who cons her way up the ranks of a pyramid scheme to make a better life for herself in this premiere. She soon becomes involved with the scheme's most devoted follower, Cody (Théodore Pellerin).
'The Return': Alton Brown revives Food fave 'Good Eats'
Alton Brown hosts "Good Eats: The Return"
It was two years ago when Alton Brown announced a reboot of his groundbreaking "Good Eats" series, and the news sent fans (myself included) into a frenzy.
We're about be rewarded for our patience: we'll all be treated to a double shot of "Good Eats: The Return" when it premieres Sunday, Aug. 25, on Food Network.
New releases for the week of August 25 - 31
Rocketman
While entering an addiction rehabilitation center, renowned rock 'n' roll music legend Elton John (Egerton) recounts the thrilling and tumultuous experiences that brought him to this intersection in his life. After his transformation from Reginald Dwight into Elton John, the film details John's life as he grapples with fame, his own sexuality and the addictions that shaped him into the performer he is today.
Director: Dexter Fletcher. Stars: Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Bryce Dallas Howard. Gemma Jones. 2019. 121 min. Biography.
The Secret Life of Pets 2
Excited at the prospect of going on a family road trip out of the city, Max (Oswalt) and Duke (Stonestreet) meet Rooster (Ford), the local sheepdog, who encourages Max to step outside his comfort zone and be brave. Back in the city, Gidget (Slate) must learn how to successfully rescue Max's beloved toy, Busy Bee, from a cat-infested apartment. Meanwhile, Chloe (Bell), Snowball (Hart) and Daisy (Haddish) decide to rescue a tiger cub named Hu from circus owner Sergei (Kroll) using the new-found skills their friends have acquired on their adventures. "The Secret Life of Pets 2" is the sequel to 2016's "The Secret Life of Pets."
Directors: Chris Renaud, Jonathan del Val. Stars: Patton Oswalt, Kevin Hart, Harrison Ford, Eric Stonestreet, Jenny Slate, Tiffany Haddish, Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Bobby Moynihan, Nick Kroll. 2019. 86 min. Animation.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
In a universe where giant creatures known as Titans have been exposed to the world, an experimental "Mothra" creature escapes the lab while Dr. Emma Russell (Farmiga) and her daughter, Madison (Brown), are attacked and kidnapped by ecoterrorists. Emma's ex-husband and Madison's father, Dr. Mark Russell (Chandler), begrudgingly helps the Monarch Initiative find them. As he follows Godzilla to Antarctica, Mark realizes that not only was Emma not kidnapped, she is secretly working with the ecoterrorists to release more "Titans" and restore supposed balance to the planet. Emma, Mark and Madison must grapple with humanity's impact on the planet and the role of the monsters in this world. This is the sequel to 2014's "Godzilla," and the action takes place in the same universe as 2017's "Kong: Skull Island."
Director: Michael Dougherty. Stars: Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Ken Watanabe, Ziyi Zhang, Sally Hawkins, Charles Dance. 2019. 132 min. Action.
Mission ready: Bravo team gets new recruits in 'SEAL Team'
Max Thieriot stars in "SEAL Team"
Comic book superheroes may reign supreme on the big screen in the summer, but a show about real-life heroes is preparing to bring action to prime time this fall, along with some new cast members.