Giving thanks: Celebrate Turkey Day with 'Holiday Baking Championship'
Jesse Palmer, host of "Holiday Baking Championship"
The countdown to Thanksgiving is on, and 'tis definitely the season for themed programming on Food Network and discovery .
All month long, festive episodes and seasonal shows have been inspiring home cooks and bakers of all ages. That trend continues this week when "Holiday Baking Championship" switches its focus to ... turkey?
It's raining men: Drama miniseries 'Welcome to Chippendales' takes viewers backstage
Kumail Nanjiani in "Welcome to Chippendales"
Everyone, please welcome to the stage the latest true crime-based drama miniseries, "Welcome to Chippendales!"
New Releases for the week of November 20 - 26
The Good House
Once a thriving estate agent in the New England town of Wendover, Hildy Good (Weaver) is struggling to recapture not only her clients but relationships with her daughters following a stay in rehab for her alcoholism. Recently divorced after her ex-husband left her for another man, Hildy tries to reinstate herself as the top real estate agent in town by getting her former high school love, Frank Getchell (Kline), to renovate homes before she sells them. Although flirting with her alcoholism yet again, Hildy and Frank's renewed relationship blossoms into a stable and comforting bond that just might fuel Hildy to reclaim her life. "The Good House" is based on the novel of the same name by Ann Leary.
Directors: Maya Forbes, Wallace Wolodarsky. Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Kevin Kline, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, David Rasche, Rebecca Henderson, Molly Brown, Kathryn Erbe, Kelly AuCoin, Georgia Lyman. 2021. 104 mins. Drama.
Hatching
Overworked by her domineering, former figure-skater mother (Heikkilä), 12-year-old Tinja (Solalinna) practices gymnastics fervently to fit in with her mother's influencer lifestyle depicting an idealistic Finnish family. But when a freak accident leads Tinja to rescue an abandoned egg in the forest and nurture it throughout its hatching, this "typical Finnish family" have — unbeknownst to them — invited a monster into their home.
Director: Hanna Bergholm. Stars: Siiri Solalinna, Sophia Heikkilä, Jani Volanen, Reino Nordin, Oiva Ollila, Ida Määttänen, Saija Lentonen. 2022. 91 mins. Horror.
5-25-77
Inspired from a young age by blockbuster movies, aspiring filmmaker Patrick Read Johnson (Daley) creates homemade Super-8 movies starring his friends and family. However, when an overzealous idea to film an unauthorized sequel to the 1975 shark thriller "Jaws" ruined his parents' swimming pool, Patrick's mother, Janet (Camp), calls the editor of American Cinematographer magazine Herb Lightman (Pendleton). Arranging for Patrick to fly to Los Angeles to meet his idol, special effects supervisor Douglas Trumbull (Pawlak), the budding filmmaker receives a bigger surprise than he ever thought possible: meeting Steven Spielberg (Stephens) and watching unfinished footage of the film soon to take over the world, 1977's epic space blockbuster "Star Wars."
Director: Patrick Read Johnson. Stars: John Francis Daley, Austin Pendleton, Colleen Camp, Neil Flynn, Steve Coulter, Emmi Chen, Katie Jeep, Justin Mentell, Michael Pawlak, Kevin J. Stephens. 2022. 132 mins. Comedy.
Q: I was just re-watching the old movie "Rock 'n' Roll High School," which I love, and I started wondering how it came about. Was it just a big promotional tool for The Ramones? Why else would they be in the movie?
The minute they start talking, it becomes clear that classic first-wave punk band The Ramones did not appear in the 1979 comedy "Rock 'n' Roll High School" to transition into acting. But promoting them wasn't the reason the film was made. In fact, they weren't even the first choice.
Q: What kind of prize do the pros get if they win "Dancing With the Stars"?
The compensation for professional dancing partners on ABC's long-running competition "Dancing With the Stars" is a well-kept secret — neither the network nor producers have ever given a number — but it seems like the answer is: not a lot (and it's definitely less than their celebrity partners get).
But when it comes to the prize money at the end of the season, for once the pros and celebs get the exact same thing: nothing.
Not quite 'Dead' yet: Applegate, Cardellini back for final season of 'Dead to Me'
Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini in "Dead to Me"
After a two-and-a-half-year wait, fans of Netflix's dark comedy "Dead to Me" are more than ready for Season 3. The return of the beloved series is bittersweet, however, as this season will be the series' last. "Dead to Me" returns to take its last breath Thursday, Nov. 17, on Netflix.
Q: In the opening credits of "The Big Valley," each of the Barkley characters is identified by first and last name, except Heath, who is identified by first name only. Any idea why?
The reason Heath is identified only by his first name while the other characters are listed by first and last is because Heath's last name was an open question in the early episodes.
Flipping the game: Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson brings reno series A&E
Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson developing A&E series "Property Players"
Late Laughs for the week of November 13 - 19
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
This weekend [Oct. 14], "Halloween Ends," which is the 13th and final movie in the Halloween franchise hits theaters. You can tell Michael Myers is getting old because in this final film he runs for president.
I read that Subway said they are now experiencing record-setting sales. Subway is doing great — the CEO was like, "Take that, real tuna!"
New Releases for the week of November 13 - 19
Three Thousand Years of Longing
Alithea Binnie (Swinton) is a British scholar who enjoys solitude and academia. When visiting Istanbul for a conference, she buys a mysterious bottle that contains a djinn (Elba), which she accidentally unleashes in her hotel room. The djinn offers Alithea three wishes in exchange for his freedom, but she doubts the djinn's authenticity and tells him she knows tales that involve wishing are often cautionary ones. To quell her fears, the djinn tells her three tales of his fantastical past and how he came to be trapped in the bottle.
Director: George Miller. Stars: Tilda Swinton, Idris Elba, Erdil Yasaroglu, Aamito Lagum, Nicolas Mouawad, Ece Yüksel, Matteo Bocelli, Lachy Hulme, Megan Gale, Zerrin Tekindor. 2022. 108 mins. Fantasy.
Pearl
Pearl (Goth) is unable to escape her life on the family farm due to her strict, devout mother, who forces her to care for her ailing father. All Pearl wishes for is a glamorous life, like what she sees in the movies, so she sets out to pursue her dream of being on stage. But as her two wildly different worlds clash, Mia is driven into a rage and will take down anyone she views as a hurdle between her and achieving stardom.
Director: Ti West. Stars: Mia Goth, Tandi Wright, David Corenswet, Matthew Sunderland, Emma Jenkins-Purro, Alistair Sewell, Amelia Reid. 2022. 103 mins. Horror.
Gigi & Nate
After an unfortunate lake dive, Nate (Rowe) is left quadriplegic. The young man struggles to see any kind of light in his situation and as he falls into despair, his family brings him a capuchin monkey named Gigi to be his service animal. Dubious about the pairing, Nate quickly comes to realize what Gigi is capable of and warms up to his curious companion. As Gigi helps Nate with his basic needs, she brings light and life into a dark situation, catching the attention of those around her, for better or for worse.