New Releases for the week of Nov. 11 - 17
The Meg
While exploring the deepest part of the Pacific Ocean, a team of scientists encounters a massive creature that attacks their submersible and causes it to lose contact with the surface base. Jonas Taylor (Statham), a man who previously encountered something similar in the ocean's depths, is summoned to help stage a daring rescue operation, but when the mission goes awry, a prehistoric predator that's been trapped in the deep for millions of years is let loose, making its way to the surface and hungering to take a bite out of a planet that hasn't seen a predator of its monstrous size in a very, very long time.
Director: Jon Turteltaub. Stars: Jason Statham, Rainn Wilson, Bingbing Li, Cliff Curtis, Winston Chao, Shuya Sophia Cai, Ruby Rose. 2018. 113 min. Action.
Alpha
A prehistoric hunting expedition ends in disaster when adolescent boy Keda (Smit-McPhee) is knocked off a cliff by a stampeding herd of bison. Left for dead by his tribe, the boy struggles to make his way back to his village despite his injuries, and when he's attacked by a pack of wolves, he succeeds in fighting them off, injuring one of the animals in the process. He takes pity on the wolf and nurses it back to health, forming a bond between species that changes the course of both of their lives.
Director: Albert Hughes. Stars: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Marcin Kowalczyk. 2018. 96 min. Adventure.
Mile 22
When foreign police officer Li Noor (Uwais) offers the United States important information in exchange for passage out of his country, elite special agent James Silva (Wahlberg) is sent to Indonesia to collect him. With deadly enemy agents willing to do anything to prevent Noor from escaping the country with the information that he holds, the bodies begin to pile up as Silva fights his way through the city streets, determined to get his charge to an airstrip 22 miles away, no matter the cost.
Director: Peter Berg. Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Lauren Cohan, Iko Uwais, John Malkovich, Ronda Rousey, Sam Medina. 2018. 94 min. Action.
Life goes on in Lanford: 'The Conners' brings back beloved characters
Sara Gilbert stars in "The Conners"
Sitcoms are a staple of prime time, peppering just about every night of the week. But few of this season's sitcoms have generated as much buzz as "The Conners."
Recaps for the week of November 5 - 9
Tamara Braun stars in "General Hospital"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Bill learns that Justin has found some information regarding Ridge and Judge McMullen. Quinn listens in as Eric and Donna share memories about their past over a bottle of honey bear. Quinn vents to Wyatt about her frustrations with Pam and Eric. Wyatt advises his mother to stop fighting with Pam and not to ruin her marriage over it. Brooke is shaken when Bill questions her about the possible interference in his custody case with Katie. Quinn confronts Donna about what her intentions are towards Eric. Brooke is torn between doing what's right for Bill and being loyal to Ridge. Emma sees Zoe and Xander flirting during preparations for a fashion show. Ridge asks Brooke to keep her distance from Bill. Steffy models the showstopper during the first fashion show for the Intimates line. Emma takes a major jump in a new direction when Xander asks to take their relationship to the next level. Bill hires an expert to dig up facts that could help him bring down Ridge.
Days of Our Lives
Sami looks at the results of the DNA test she had done on the mystery patient. Susan has a vision of EJ. At Rex and Sarah's engagement party, Chloe drops some big news. Sarah becomes upset and runs out on Rex. Belle and Marlena are reunited and Belle makes peace with John. Sami tells Marlena her fears about EJ. Bonnie says goodbye to Mimi and her baby. Sarah angrily explodes at Rex. Sami frantically searches for the missing patient. Paul and Will encounter Susan. Gabi is enraged when she finds out from JJ that Abigail is a step ahead of her. Stefan gets some interesting news about his family. Susan faces Sami with a scalpel in hand. John and Marlena get married, for real this time. Abigail one-ups Kate. Gabi panics when she finds out about Chad's plan to help Abigail. Hope and Rafe find a witness who could make their case against Ben. Ben admits something to Ciara. Claire gets the truth out of Tripp. Chad abducts Abigail.
General Hospital
Margaux begins to investigate. Curtis offers to help. Carly leans on Jason. Jordan receives some bad news. Charlotte becomes wise to Spencer. Lucas gets some much-needed perspective. Carly interrupts Laura. Brad reveals a secret to Britt. Michael feels reluctant. Elizabeth has questions about Cameron's motivations. It isn't long before Nelle slips back into her old ways. Julian comforts Kim. Sonny tries to prove his point. Terry confides in Elizabeth.
The Young and the Restless
Cane struggles with living without Lily, so he decides to move his family closer to Lily's new prison. The children are upset, but they keep their fears hidden as they want to be supportive. Devon intervenes on behalf of the kids and he helps Cane to understand that he needs to focus on his entire family, not just Lily. Lola invites Kyle over to Rey's to help her with some new recipes. Rey arrives and he is not impressed. Kyle stays, resolute in his desire to win over Lola's brother. Lola becomes even more infatuated with Kyle when he eats some spicy peppers to impress Rey. Kyle then offers to help Lola finance a restaurant. Phyllis is lonely in her new position as CEO, so she connects with Nick, who is also feeling lonesome since his family fell apart. At the same time, Sharon and Billy comfort one another as the friends realize they each know what the other is going through. Sharon has conflicting feelings about her growing attraction to Rey. Mariah picks up on this and asks her mother if she wants to pursue something with Rey. Sharon says it's impossible and denies her feelings.
Vacation Creation, on ABC
Deserving people are transported to far-away places for some rest and relaxation when co-hosts Tommy Davidson and Andrea Feczko present them with once-in-a-lifetime vacations. The show provides unforgettable opportunities for those who would not otherwise be able to travel.
Q: Is it true that Alyssa Milano had a music career?
In the mid-'80s, while she was at the peak of her teen success -- while she was Sam in the beloved sitcom "Who's the Boss" and starring opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in "Commando" (1985) -- Alyssa Milano was also a pop-music megastar. But only in Japan, which is exactly how she wants it.
Hell's Kitchen, on Fox
Culinary legend Mr. Potato Head pays the competitors a visit, and Chef Ramsay challenges them to create a dish that highlights the tasty tubers. Chefs who participated in past editions compete against new challengers in this season as they vie for a coveted position at a top restaurant.
Legacies, on CW
Hope Mikaelson (Danielle Rose Russell) and other young supernatural beings learn to control their impulses as they attend the Salvatore Boarding School for the Young and Gifted. Featuring witches, werewolves and vampires, the new drama is a spinoff of "The Originals."
Q: I'm looking for the name of an old movie I saw years ago about some soldiers caught in an underground compound during the war. They eventually run out of candles and must remain in the dark for years. It might have had Peter Sellers playing a part, how
You're quite right that this film is not a comedy. It is, in the words of a contemporary New York Times review, "a chronicle of slow deterioration." And to answer your question, it's called "The Blockhouse" (1973).
The Real Housewives of New Jersey, on Bravo
New housewife Jennifer Aydin calls out Margaret for the scandalous affair that ended her first marriage in the new season. This season, housewives Teresa, Melissa, Dolores and Margaret also welcome new friend Jackie Goldschneider.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, on CBS
Stephen Colbert brings viewers coverage of the midterm elections in this special live edition. The Emmy-nominated late-night talk show features a variety of guests who discuss politics, current events, entertainment and more.
