Q: Who played John Knox, the anti-Catholic clergyman who wanted Mary to resign in "Mary Queen of Scots"?
I'm guessing you're not a "Doctor Who" fan. If you were, you'd have immediately recognized David Tennant, who played the Doctor from 2006 to 2008.
I hate to sell him short, as he's an incredibly accomplished actor in his native Britain, but most North American viewers know him as the 10th Doctor. There are other possibilities, however.
90 Day: The Single Life, on TLC
Caesar chooses his date and alerts the matchmaker in this new episode of the 90 Day spinoff. Meanwhile, Debbie makes a decision about moving in with Tony, Natalie asks Josh is he wants more children and Tiffany's son learns that she's dating again.
Future of 'Jeopardy!': More spinoffs under consideration
Ken Jennings, host of "Jeopardy!"
Future of 'Jeopardy': More "Jeopardy!"? On the heels of the recent "Celebrity Jeopardy!" revival and "Second Chance Tournament," and with a revamped "Tournament of Champions" set to begin next week, executive producer Michael Davies is reportedly considering further expanding the "Jeopardy!" universe.
Future of 'Jeopardy!': More spinoffs under consideration
Ken Jennings, host of "Jeopardy!"
Future of 'Jeopardy': More "Jeopardy!"? On the heels of the recent "Celebrity Jeopardy!" revival and "Second Chance Tournament," and with a revamped "Tournament of Champions" set to begin next week, executive producer Michael Davies is reportedly considering further expanding the "Jeopardy!" universe.
Late Laughs for the week of October 23-29
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene [is] getting divorced. She and her husband, Perry Greene, filed for divorce yesterday after 27 years. ... His original sentence was 30 years, but the judge shaved three years off for good behaviour. In the space where he had to state the reason for the divorce, he wrote "I am married to Marjorie Taylor Greene."
House of the Dragon, on HBO
The first season of House Targaryen's complex and harrowing saga wraps up during this finale. Starring Paddy Considine, Matt Smith and Olivia Cooke, the series follows the dragon-associated clan through their reign, 200 years before "Game of Thrones."
Future of 'Jeopardy!': More spinoffs under consideration
Ken Jennings, host of "Jeopardy!"
Future of 'Jeopardy': More "Jeopardy!"? On the heels of the recent "Celebrity Jeopardy!" revival and "Second Chance Tournament," and with a revamped "Tournament of Champions" set to begin next week, executive producer Michael Davies is reportedly considering further expanding the "Jeopardy!" universe.
Future of 'Jeopardy!': More spinoffs under consideration
Ken Jennings, host of "Jeopardy!"
Future of 'Jeopardy': More "Jeopardy!"? On the heels of the recent "Celebrity Jeopardy!" revival and "Second Chance Tournament," and with a revamped "Tournament of Champions" set to begin next week, executive producer Michael Davies is reportedly considering further expanding the "Jeopardy!" universe.
New Releases for the week of October 23 - 29
Official Competition
An unlikely trio assembles when a wealthy businessman hires a famous filmmaker and two prominent actors to make the best movie of their generation. Filmmaker Lola (Cruz) must convince her highly talented actors Félix (Banderas) and Iván (Martínez) to get over their egos by putting them through a series of tests that force them to work together. The men's disdain for each other slowly dissipates as they are forced to reflect on their pride, their legacy and their place in the world of film.
Director: Mariano Cohn, Gastón Duprat. Stars: Penélope Cruz, Antonio Banderas, Oscar Martínez, José Luis Gómez, Manolo Solo, Nagore Aranburu, Irene Escolar, Pilar Castro, Koldo Olabarri, Juan Grandinetti. 2021. 115 mins. Comedy/Drama.
The Invitation
After the death of her mother, a lonely young woman named Evie (Emmanuel) undergoes a DNA test and she learns of a family member she never knew she had. Seemingly in the spirit of uniting the family, this long-lost cousin invites Evie to attend a lavish wedding in the English countryside. Curious about this new link — the only remaining family she has — Evie accepts the invitation. Upon her arrival, she is drawn in by the seductive hospitality of her host, but soon begins to uncover the truth about her genetically linked stranger and the sinful nature of her own family history.
Director: Jessica M. Thompson. Stars: Nathalie Emmanuel, Thomas Doherty, Hugh Skinner, Sean Pertwee, Carol Ann Crawford, Alana Boden, Stephanie Corneliussen. 2022. 105 mins. Horror.
Breaking
Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley (Boyega) believes he is out of options when he is denied support from Veterans Affairs. Fearing he won't be able to make ends meet for himself and his daughter, he enters a bank and takes hostages, demanding the payment he's owed from Veterans Affairs. What follows is a tense confrontation between the police and a desperate man. Based on a true story.
Director: Abi Damaris Corbin. Stars: John Boyega, Nicole Beharie, Selenis Leyva, Michael Kenneth Williams, Connie Britton, Jeffrey Donovan, Olivia Washington, London Covington, Robb Derringer, Carmine Giovinazzo. 2022. 103 mins. Thriller.
Future of 'Jeopardy!': More spinoffs under consideration
Ken Jennings, host of "Jeopardy!"
Future of 'Jeopardy': More "Jeopardy!"? On the heels of the recent "Celebrity Jeopardy!" revival and "Second Chance Tournament," and with a revamped "Tournament of Champions" set to begin next week, executive producer Michael Davies is reportedly considering further expanding the "Jeopardy!" universe.