Late Laughs for the week of May 23 - 29, 2021
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The [Academy Award] speeches were a little different this year, too, because the winners were given no time limits, which was nice, you know? It eliminated the normal frenzied listing of people to thank and allowed winners like Daniel Kaluuya to speak from his heart — about his parents' loins.
Dessert, deconstructed: 'Crime Scene Kitchen' invites you to decode cake
Joel McHale to host "Crime Scene Kitchen"
Just when you think you've seen it all, Fox decides to put its own spin on the baking competition -- a genre that has been dominating TV lately.
"Crime Scene Kitchen" launches this Wednesday, May 26, on Fox, and this isn't your average cake-themed showcase.
Duncanville, on Fox
Tune in for the Season 2 premiere of this animated show featuring the voices of Amy Poehler, Ty Burrell and Wiz Khalifa. Follow the misadventures of Duncan, a very average 15-year-old who wants to succeed without selling out. Nick Offerman guest stars.
New Releases for the week of May 23 - 29
Chaos Walking
On New World, a planet without women due to civil war, all men are infected with "the Noise," a disorder that allows everyone around them to hear and see each other’s thoughts. After discovering a crashed spaceship on his home planet, New World native Todd (Holland) uncovers the sole survivor of the crash — also the first and only woman he’s ever seen — Viola (Ridley). Unable to hide Viola's existence and that of the mysterious ship from the men in his community, Todd is forced to help Viola escape before the others can read their thoughts and sniff them out.
Director: Doug Liman. Stars: Tom Holland, Daisy Ridley, Demián Bichir, David Oyelowo, Kurt Sutter, Cynthia Erivo, Bethany Anne Lind, Mads Mikkelsen, Nick Jonas, Ray McKinnon. 2021. 109 mins. Action.
Long Weekend
After a string of bad luck, a failed novel and the tragic loss of his mother to cancer, Bart (Wittrock) has a chance encounter with a random, upbeat woman named Vienna (Chao) at a movie theatre. Bart and Vienna immediately hit it off, but Bart soon discovers curious quirks about his new friend, such as her lack of identification or phone and the thick stacks of cash she carries. Getting vague and conflicting answers when she tries to address his concerns, Bart soon learns Vienna’s shocking and almost unbelievable secret. He soon begins to realize that she came into his life at exactly the right time.
Director: Stephen Basilone. Stars: Finn Wittrock, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Damon Wayans Jr., Ellison Randell, Carter Morgan, Casey Wilson, Jim Rash, Zoë Chao. 2021. 91 mins. Comedy.
American Fighter
Following the death of his father in war-torn Iran, college freshman Ali Jahani (Kosturos) faces daily discrimination in 1980s California. Trying desperately to gather money to bring his sick and lonely mother over from Iran, Ali turns to his roommate, Ryan (Craig), for a solution. An introduction to Ryan’s Uncle McClellen (Flanagan) immerses Ali into the treacherous world of underground fighting. Training with all his might, Ali hopes can earn enough money through his new hobby to bring his mother to the United States. "American Fighter" is a sequel to the 2016 film "American Wrestler: The Wizard."
Director: Shaun Paul Piccinino. Stars: George Kosturos, Tommy Flanagan, Sean Patrick Flanery, Bryan Craig, Allison Paige, Parviz Sayyad, Salome Azizi, Vince Hill-Bedford, Tony Panterra, Kevin Porter. 2019. 98 mins. Action.
Saturday Night Live, on NBC
Don't miss a new episode of this beloved sketch series that launched the comedy careers of countless big names since its inception in 1975. In this episode, "The Queen's Gambit" star Anya Taylor-Joy guest hosts and Lil Nas X is the musical guest.
The Breakfast Club, on AMC
Back-to-back '80s classics begin with five very different teens forced to spend a Saturday in detention together in the high school library where they bare their souls. Then, a teenager suffers a bad 16th birthday. Molly Ringwald stars in both films.
Q: I just finished watching "Godzilla vs. Kong," and now I'm wondering who came first, Godzilla or King Kong?
Despite their billing order in the film's title, King Kong is actually older (in movie-appearance terms — their actual birthdays are a bit hazy).
"Godzilla vs. Kong," released this year, delivers exactly what it says on the label: a clash between the two classic movie monsters. It makes sense to not beat around the bush with the title — both characters have been mainstays of science-fiction cinema since its earliest days, and so have excellent name recognition.
The end of an era: 'NCIS: New Orleans' takes its final bow
Scott Bakula stars in "NCIS: New Orleans"
All good things must come to an end, as the saying goes, and crime drama fans are on the verge of losing yet another beloved series. After seven seasons in the Big Easy, the cast and crew of a CBS hit are preparing to say goodbye.
The end of an era: 'NCIS: New Orleans' takes its final bow
Scott Bakula stars in "NCIS: New Orleans"
All good things must come to an end, as the saying goes, and crime drama fans are on the verge of losing yet another beloved series. After seven seasons in the Big Easy, the cast and crew of a CBS hit are preparing to say goodbye.
United States of Al, on CBS
Tune in for an episode of this sitcom starring Parker Young as a marine veteran trying to readjust to life back in Ohio. Meanwhile, Al (Adhir Kalyan), an Afghan interpreter who served alongside him, is enjoying many exciting 'firsts' as a new American.
