Q: I saw a screenshot of Whoopi Goldberg with an animatronic dinosaur. Was she in a kids show or something?
Fortunately for her, it wasn't a whole show, just a single movie -- a disastrous one she didn't want to do in the first place.
Late Laughs for the week of April 9 - 15, 2017
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
The GOP's healthcare plan came out last week and, so far, it's popular with everyone ... except doctors, hospitals, the insurance industry, patients, the elderly, Democrats, Republicans and -- what's the word? -- mortals. Yeah. These mortals, they need so much care.
New Releases for the week of April 9 - 15
Hidden Figures
This Oscar-nominated film tells the dramatic true story of the groundbreaking mathematicians that history overlooked: the black women who calculated the Mercury space program flight trajectories and helped send the first American to space. When mathematician Katherine (Henson) is assigned to the task force dedicated to sending the first man into space, she discovers that not only is she the only black woman on the team, but that the building she's been assigned to doesn't even have a bathroom that she's permitted to use. Despite the hurdles she and other women like her face, Katherine earns the respect of other task force members -- with some notable exceptions -- as she proves herself to be a valuable member of the team.
Director: Theodore Melfi. Stars: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Jim Parsons, Kirsten Dunst. 2016. 127 min. Biography.
Toni Erdmann
Divorced music teacher Winfried (Simonischek) decides to reconnect with his daughter, Ines (Huller), with whom he hasn't corresponded since she moved to Romania to pursue a career in business consulting. On a whim, he heads to Bucharest, where his daughter brushes him off, making it clear that she doesn't have much time for her dad. In an attempt to get Ines's attention, Winfried dons a disguise and slowly works his way back into her life in this heartfelt comedy.
Director: Maren Ade. Stars: Sandra Huller, Peter Simonischek, Michael Wittenborn, Thomas Liobl. 2016. 162 min. Comedy.
Monster Trucks
High school senior Tripp (Till) is bored with his tedious life, so, to keep himself busy, he builds himself a monster truck using bits and pieces from scrapped cars. When a nearby oil drilling site disturbs a slumbering subterranean monster with a taste for speed, the monster takes up residence in Tripp's homemade vehicle. Tripp and the monster -- which he names Creech -- learn to drive together, giving the term "monster truck" a whole new meaning, while forging a whole new kind of friendship.
Director: Chris Wedge. Stars: Lucas Till, Jane Levy, Thomas Lennon, Barry Pepper, Rob Lowe, Danny Glover. 2016. 105 min. Action.
Magic moments: Syfy's 'The Magicians' is an underrated fantasy gem
Summer Bishil and Hale Appleman as seen in "The Magicians"
One final trip: Peter Capaldi launches final 'Doctor Who' season
Pearl Mackie stars in "Doctor Who"
One final trip: The U.K.'s iconic time-traveling alien is back to save the world again with a new companion, new adventures and even some new enemies. It's also the swan song for this incarnation of the Time Lord, along with the series's long-serving head writer and executive producer.
One final trip: Peter Capaldi launches final 'Doctor Who' season
Pearl Mackie stars in "Doctor Who"
One final trip: The U.K.'s iconic time-traveling alien is back to save the world again with a new companion, new adventures and even some new enemies. It's also the swan song for this incarnation of the Time Lord, along with the series's long-serving head writer and executive producer.
A cry for help: Food Network, Yelp team up to help struggling restaurants
Monti Carlo hosts “Help My Yelp”
Whether it's Google reviews, feedback on Zomato or opinions on OpenTable, it's easy to find other diners' thoughts about pretty much any restaurant you're eyeing for breakfast, lunch, dinner or an in-between meal. From the restaurant's perspective, a couple of good reviews can be a boon to business -- but on the flip side, even one bad one can spell doom.
NCIS: Los Angeles, on CBS
When Victor Larmont (Lou Ferrigno Jr.) claims he has proof his ex-wife is selling Navy secrets to a foreign government, the NCIS team investigates in this new episode. Kensi (Daniela Ruah) goes undercover as a dancer at a Cuban club.
No sleep 'til 'Brooklyn': Fans anxiously await return of 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'
The cast of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"
Shows about police officers have been a staple of the prime-time landscape for many years, and they seem to be back with a vengeance lately. While cop dramas are once again in vogue, one hit series takes a look at the lighter side of police work.
No sleep 'til 'Brooklyn': Fans anxiously await return of 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'
The cast of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"
Shows about police officers have been a staple of the prime-time landscape for many years, and they seem to be back with a vengeance lately. While cop dramas are once again in vogue, one hit series takes a look at the lighter side of police work.