Part (one) and parcel: Family business has consequences in final season of 'Ozark'
Jason Bateman and Laura Linney in "Ozark"
Q: A year or so ago, there was a Second World War series on "Masterpiece." I believe it was called "World on Fire." Will it ever be completed?
The second season of "World on Fire" is being completed as we speak, actually.
It's one of the countless shows that was delayed by the pandemic. While some of those shows were able to recover and get back on track (relatively) quickly, others, including "World on Fire," have needed more time. There's no firm date yet for when it will return, but the show's official Instagram leaked that it was planning to start shooting over the summer of 2021.
'Alex vs' Alex: Guarnaschelli thrives on competition
Alex Guarnaschelli hosts "Alex Vs America"
After 15 years of being both a contestant and a judge on several Food Network shows, it's clear Alex Guarnaschelli relishes a good food challenge.
Late Laughs for the week of January 16 - 22, 2022
The Late Late Show With James Corden
Republicans want to defund Biden's vaccine mandate because ... famously, Republicans hate to tell people what to do with their bodies.
The cereal company Kellogg's has reached a tentative agreement with union representatives, ending one of the most high-profile labor disputes. Now they just need to hurry up and sign the agreement before it gets soggy ... the only flies in the ointment are Snap, Crackle and Pop, who are all hard-line communists.
New Releases for the week of January 16 - 22
Last Night in Soho
After moving to London, aspiring fashion designer Eloise (McKenzie) begins having vivid dreams that transport her to the 1960s, where she encounters a lively singer named Sandie (Taylor-Joy). In her waking hours, Eloise takes inspiration from Sandie's wardrobe to create designs, even changing her appearance to model that of the vibrant young woman. But as the dreams slowly twist into nightmares that bleed into her woken reality, Eloise begins to realize how dark and close to home Sandie's story really is.
Director: Edgar Wright. Stars: Thomasin McKenzie, Anya Taylor-Joy, Matt Smith, Diana Rigg, Michael Ajao, Terence Stamp, Rita Tushingham, Synnove Karlsen, Jessie Mei Li. 2021. 116 mins. Horror.
The Addams Family 2
Morticia (Theron) and Gomez (Isaac) are constantly lamenting how distant their children are becoming as they grow from little terrors to slightly bigger ones. To remedy the situation, the couple decides to stuff Wednesday (Grace Moretz), Pugsley (Walton) and Uncle Fester (Kroll) into their haunted camper and set out on a road trip across the country. Out in the wild, they encounter all sorts of new characters and situations, but Morticia and Gomez are determined to not let these distract them from forced family bonding time.
Director: Greg Tiernan, Conrad Vernon, Laura Brousseau. Stars: Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Javon Walton, Nick Kroll, Snoop Dogg, Bette Midler, Bill Hader, Conrad Vernon, Wallace Shawn. 2021. 93 mins. Animated.
The Dry
Federal Agent Aaron Falk (Bana) returns to his drought-stricken hometown of Kiewarra after a near 20-year absence to attend the funeral of a childhood friend alleged to have killed his wife and son before killing himself. Stopped from leaving town by the deceased man's parents, Falk reluctantly agrees to stay and investigate the crime. As he follows a trail of clues, Falk faces the town's disdain for his connection to an unsolved murder from many years earlier, which he learns may be connected to the death of his friend.
Director: Robert Connolly. Stars: Eric Bana, Genevieve O'Reilly, Keir O'Donnell, John Polson, Bebe Bettencourt, Martin Dingle-Wall, Julia Blake, Bruce Spence, William Zappa, Matt Nable. 2020. 117 mins. Drama.
In 'Trouble': Caplan, Eisenberg team up for new series
"Masters of Sex's" Lizzy Caplan to star in "Fleishman is in Trouble"
In 'Trouble': This year may be a busy one for Lizzy Caplan ("Masters of Sex"). In the past few months, the actress's name has been linked to a number of upcoming projects, and one of them is the limited series "Fleishman Is in Trouble."
Saturday Night Live, on NBC
Hilarious skits and wild guest hosts return in a new episode of this live, late-night sketch-comedy staple. Lasting laughs and memorable moments have been made on this show, which began in 1975. Current stars include Cecily Strong and Pete Davidson.
A new take: '4400' reboot returns with fresh perspective
T.L. Thompson and Jaye Ladymore star in "4400"
As the trend of rebooting hit TV shows for modern audiences continues, one series stands out as more than just a rehash of the same idea. Its fresh perspective captivated viewers before the holidays, and it's returning early in the new year to continue the saga.
Q: Is the poem that Sean Connery quotes at the end of "The Hunt for Red October" real?
"And the sea will grant each man new hope, as sleep brings dreams of home" is a beautiful line that sums the film up quite nicely — entirely too nicely to be real.
Undercover Boss, on CBS
Andrew Simon, CEO and president of Fremont Street Experience, goes undercover within his own corporation in this new episode of the popular reality series. Currently working in Los Vegas, Simon wants to learn why the company is short on laborers.
