Baking spirits bright: New 'Great British Baking Show: Holidays' is here
Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith, Noel Fielding and Matt Lucas from "The Great British Baking Show Holidays"
The holiday season is synonymous with traditions, and in the TV world — or at least on Netflix — one of those traditions involves "The Great British Baking Show" (otherwise known as "The Great British Bake Off" in the United Kingdom).
Q: How much of the fighting did Matt Damon actually do in "The Bourne Identity"? Because wasn't he a drama guy before that?
You're absolutely right — prior to 2002's "The Bourne Identity," star Matt Damon's biggest films were all talky dramas such as "The Talented Mr. Ripley" (1999) and his breakout film, "Good Will Hunting" (1997). He was no action star, and he admitted as much himself at the time.
In a behind-the-scenes featurette for the DVD release, Damon said that he was given three months of intensive martial arts and weapons classes in advance of shooting: "It was like a summer school in assassin training."
Heading west: East coast mobster Oklahoma-bound in 'Tulsa King'
Sylvester Stallone in "Tulsa King"
Q: Is Renée Zellweger really smoking in "Bridget Jones's Diary"?
Texas-born actress Renée Zellweger transformed herself a lot to become literary heroine Bridget Jones, but she didn't become a smoker.
For the many scenes in the 2001 rom-com classic "Bridget Jones's Diary" in which the titular character is seen smoking, Zellweger is smoking herbal cigarettes. It's about the only aspect of the character she didn't dive into headfirst.
Q: What kind of car does Dean Winchester drive on "Supernatural"?
Normally, a "what kind of car" question can be a little tricky. It's often hard, for example, to tell the difference on-sight between a '72 and a '73 model, and sometimes a production designer will mask one type of car as another for plotting or budget purposes. "Supernatural," however, makes it easy.
New Releases for the week of November 6 - 12
The Power of the Dog
In 1925, brothers Phil (Cumberbatch) and George Burbank (Plemons) are wealthy Montana ranchers. While headed into town one day, the pair meet Rose (Dunst), a woman running errands with her son (Smit-McPhee), and Phil, always the hardened and edgy cowboy, drives them both to tears with his cruelty. Despite all of Phil's cowhands erupting with laughter at the encounter, George is less than impressed. Returning to visit Rose the next day, he apologizes for his brother's behavior and proposes marriage. As news of the union breaks, Phil begins to change — though whether for better or for worse remains to be seen.
Director: Jane Campion. Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Alice Englert, Genevieve Lemon, Sean Keenan, George Mason. 2021. 126 mins. Drama/Western.
The Most Dangerous Game
When a father (Nelson) and son (Tamburello) are taken by storm and shipwrecked on a remote island, they find that they are not alone. As they seek help, the pair find themselves trapped in the middle of a trophy hunt run by the island's mysterious and enigmatic owner. The more they learn about the sadistic landowner, the more the men are unnerved, as it appears a game is afoot and lost humans like themselves are the prey being stalked. This film is based on the 1924 short story by Richard Connell and a remake of the 1932 film of the same name.
Director: Justin Lee. Stars: Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello, Casper Van Dien, Judd Nelson, Randy Charach, Tom Berenger, Bruce Dern, Elissa Dowling. 2022. 95 mins. Thriller.
The Enforcer
After decades put into his work as an enforcer for Miami's top mob, Cuda (Banderas) gets wind of an unforgivable plan. While he is used to a series of criminal dealings and deadly ploys, Cuda feels the need to step in when his boss's (Bosworth) newest job puts a young, innocent runaway in the path of immediate danger. Determined to step in and help before it is too late, Cuda needs to find a way to tear down the very organization he spent his life building — and hopefully find some redemption for his old ways in the process before retiring for good.
Director: Richard Hughes. Stars: Antonio Banderas, Kate Bosworth, Mojean Aria, Alexis Ren, Zolee Griggs, 2 Chainz, Mark Rhino Smith. 2022. 90 mins. Action/Crime.
Departing judge: Blake Shelton leaving 'The Voice' after Season 23
Blake Shelton to leave "The Voice"
Departing judge: In a classic case of "good news, bad news," NBC announced it will be reinstating the spring edition of "The Voice" in early 2023, but that season will be the last for popular judge/coach Blake Shelton.
The longest-tenured (and winningest) coach, Shelton has so far appeared in every season of the NBC talent competition.
Praise be: Atwood heroine prepares for final chapter in 'The Handmaid's Tale'
Max Minghella, Yvonne Strahovski and Bradley Whitford in "The Handmaid's Tale"
Described by The Atlantic upon its release as "an astounding work of television" and by the New York Times as "unflinching, vital and scary as hell," audiences and critics alike can't seem to look away from "The Handmaid's Tale." Season 5 draws to a close Wednesday, Nov. 9, on Hulu.
'The Big Brunch': Dan Levy series raises a toast to breakfast heroes
Dan Levy and Sohla El-Waylly in "The Big Brunch"
It's not breakfast and it's not lunch, but for some, it's the most anticipated meal of the week.
Late Laughs for the week of November 6 - 12
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
[Russia is] coming after the U.S. for supporting Ukraine. Yesterday, they launched a devastating cyberattack, temporarily taking down several airport websites. Oh no! Not our airport websites! First thing I do every morning is check my email and then go straight to LaGuardia-Airport.com!