Late Laughs for the week of September 11 - 17
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
In recent weeks, [Republican politician Doug] Mastriano has come under fire for his association with "the far-right social media platform Gab, a safe haven for white supremacists, anti-Semites and other extremists." So, it's like Twitter, except — yeah, it's Twitter. It's like Twitter.
New Releases for the week of Sept. 11 -17
Elvis
Looking back on his life from his deathbed, Elvis Presley's (Butler) former manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks) ruminates on his memorable but somewhat complicated relationship with the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Taking exclusive control over Presley's career, Parker navigates Presley through the changing landscape of the music scene in America and the country's rapidly evolving cultural and social landscape. As Presley transforms from the innocent child of a destitute town in rural Mississippi to an earth-shattering worldwide sensation, Parker attempts to clear his conscience of a difficult journey that led him to a stroke and a gambling addiction.
Director: Baz Luhrmann. Stars: Tom Hanks, Austin Butler, Olivia DeJonge, Helen Thomson, Richard Roxburgh, Kelvin Harrison Jr., David Wenham, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Luke Bracey, Dacre Montgomery, Yola, Alton Mason. 2022. 159 mins. Drama.
Lightyear
After landing on the distant planet of T'Kani Prime, Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear (Evans), his commanding officer and friend, Alisha Hawthorne (Aduba), and the entire crew of his vessel find themselves attacked by aggressive life forms before becoming stranded. Volunteering himself as the test pilot to help the crew finally return home, Buzz learns of a mysterious glitch in time. Upon the first test flight, the hyperspace crystal fails and Buzz soon learns that the four minutes he spent in space equates to four years on T'Kani Prime. After a series of tests, Buzz finally returns to the planet only to discover it is under attack. Now only he and his ragtag group of recruits can save their new home.
Director: Angus MacLane. Stars: Chris Evans, Keke Palmer, Peter Sohn, Taika Waititi, Dale Soules, James Brolin, Uzo Aduba, Mary McDonald-Lewis, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Angus MacLane, Bill Hader. 2022. 100 mins. Animation.
Where the Crawdads Sing
Abandoned at the age of 7 by her family, Kya Clark (Edgar-Jones) raises herself in the marshes of North Carolina during the 1950s. In her formative years, Kya falls for town quarterback Chase Andrews (Dickinson), but when his suspected murder rocks the small, tight-knit Barkley Cove community, the reclusive and misunderstood Kya soon becomes the prime suspect.
Director: Olivia Newman. Stars: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, Harris Dickinson, David Strathairn, Michael Hyatt, Sterling Macer Jr., Logan Macrae, Bill Kelly, Ahna O'Reilly, Garret Dillahunt. 2022. 125 mins. Drama.
Q: I heard a little while ago that they're doing a "Justified" spinoff. What's happening with that?
Well, it's not really a spinoff anymore, for starters: it's a full-blown revival.
Before you get your hopes up too high, "full-blown revival" in this case means just eight episodes. There are no current plans to bring it back as a recurring series. It will, however, very much be a continuation of character Raylan Givens' story. Timothy Olyphant ("Go," 1999) will also return to play the throwback lawman.
Q: This is driving me crazy! What is that tall pink/orange thing in the cityscape behind Stephen Colbert during his monologue? It looks like the webbing on a folding outdoor chair to me.
It's the Conrad New York Midtown hotel and, in your defense, during the day it's more of a beige.
Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" monologues are performed in front of a video screen projecting an image of the Manhattan skyline — specifically, part of it that runs along West 54th Street, in front of the show's home at the Ed Sullivan Theater — where the Conrad is located.
No mercy: 'Cobra Kai' dojo expands in Season 5
Thomas Ian Griffith in "Cobra Kai"
The beloved Karate Kid franchise reboot, "Cobra Kai," began as the 1984 film's villain, Johnny Lawrence — reprised by original actor William Zabka — dusted off the titular dojo and reopened its doors to a new group of students in Season 1. Now, after several years of crane kicks and drama, Season 5 begins.
Q: I was watching "The Price is Right" and it said the director was Adam Sandler. Is that <em>the</em> Adam Sandler?
Wouldn't it be delightful if it was?
Adam Sandler, the "Saturday Night Live" alumnus who has become a big-screen comedy franchise unto himself thanks to hits such as "The Wedding Singer" (1998) and "Big Daddy" (1999), does have a history with the landmark game show "The Price Is Right." That said, the current director of the show is a different Adam Sandler.
Saying 'good-fry' to summer: Food Network offers end-of-season fish fare
Molly Yeh hosts "Girl Meets Farm"
Beach picnics and backyard cookouts are the most popular options for Labor Day meals, but maybe you'd rather spend a quiet holiday weekend out on the water with a fishing rod in hand.
By the book: Longoria attached to 'Land of Women'
Eva Longoria to star in Apple TV series "Land of Women"
Late Laughs for the week of September 4 - 10
Late Night With Seth Meyers
President Biden spoke on Monday [Aug. 1] from his coronavirus quarantine to announce that the U.S. had killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, which kind of sets unreasonable expectations about how much work we're supposed to get done while having COVID.
A biting finale: Vamps close out fourth season of 'What We Do in the Shadows'
Kayvan Novak in "What We Do in the Shadows"
Look alive, everyone! Following a refreshing change to its formula this time around, TV's best vampire comedy, "What We Do in the Shadows," closes the coffin on Season 4 Tuesday, Sept. 6, on FX (and on Hulu the next day).