New Releases for the week of June 28 - July 4
Force of Nature
When a Category 5 hurricane hits Puerto Rico, the local government calls for the immediate evacuation of apartment buildings. Ray (Gibson), however, refuses to follow the orders, believing that he and his daughter Troy (Bosworth) can tough it out in their unit. His plan for survival goes from ill-advised to absolute chaos as two gangs choose to take advantage of the state of emergency and try to beat each other to a $55-million heist -- and the money is in Ray's building. With no one else to help them but a jaded cop named Cardillo (Hirsch), the father-daughter team has to fight mother nature and the violent criminals with whatever they can find in their home.
Director: Michael Polish. Stars: Mel Gibson, Kate Bosworth, Stephanie Cayo, Emile Hirsch, David Zayas, Jasper Polish, William Catlett, Swen Temmel. 2020. 91 mins. Action.
Four Kids and It
After dating for a while, single parents Alice (Patton) and David (Goode) decide it's time to share their relationship with their respective kids. To soften any possible negative reactions to the news, they take their children on a coastal holiday together in Cornwall. Though the situation is tense at first, and the four kids test each other, everything changes when they meet a creature called Psammead (Caine). An ancient being, Psammead has the ability to grant them one wish every day, with the wish lasting until the sun sets. But the magical joy proves to be short-lived, as the consequences of the kids' wishes are unexpected. As the evil Tristan (Brand) chases them with the intention of keeping Psammead for his own selfish purposes, the newly blended family must band together.
Director: Andy De Emmony. Stars: Paula Patton, Matthew Goode, Russell Brand, Michael Caine, Ashley Aufderheide, Teddie-Rose Malleson-Allen. 2020. 110 mins. Fantasy.
Redcon-1
After a global outbreak turns people into flesh-hungry zombies, the only hope for humanity lies in the hands of Dr. Julian Raynes (Goodale), who believes he might have found a cure. But Dr. Raynes is stuck in the quarantine zone, where a large number of the infected have clustered, so it is up to an elite squad of soldiers to bring him back safely, before the virus takes out the weakening population.
Director: Chee Keong Cheung. Stars: Katarina Waters, Mark Strange, Carlos Gallardo, Robert Goodale, Oris Erhuero, Akira Koieyama. 2018. 115 mins. Horror.
Late Laughs for the week of June 28 - July 4, 2020
Jimmy Kimmel Live
[Donald Trump] was whisked into a panic bunker on Friday as the crowds assembled outside the White House. It took three and a half years, but he finally got that massive crowd to show up for him in D.C.
There have been protests now in all 50 states. And that is a big deal. We can't even get all 50 states onboard for daylight saving time.
The Chi, on Showtime
Jada (Yolonda Ross) steps into the dating scene in this new episode. Meanwhile, Kevin (Alex Hibbert) calls on Papa (Shamon Brown) for help and Trig (Luke James) comes up with a plan to get custody of his brother. Miriam A. Hyman also stars.
Doctor Sleep, on HBO
Decades after the events of "The Shining," Danny Torrance (Ewan McGregor) struggles daily with his traumatic past and psychic abilities. His powers lead him to connect with other psychics, some of whom are more powerful and dangerous than he is.
The 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, on CBS
Presented in a special from-home broadcast, this celebration of daytime television awards the winners of 18 categories, including Outstanding Drama, Legal/Courtroom Drama and Morning Program. This year, "General Hospital" leads with 23 nominations.
Taking down Wall Street: Season 2 of Showtime's 'Black Monday' returns Sunday
Don Cheadle stars in "Black Monday"
After the first season's finale ended with a long-lost father falling to his death, audiences have been waiting for the absurdist comedy "Black Monday" to return and clarify all of our unanswered questions. Though we were able to get some satisfaction earlier this year, Season 2 came to a screeching halt thanks to COVID-19 slowing down production.
An (almost) sure bet: Networks gamble on franchises to win ratings
Julian McMahon stars in "FBI: Most Wanted"
In television, as in life, when you find a good thing, you want more of it. Broadcasters have banked on that fact for years, and TV viewers reap the rewards when they tune in to prime-time hits inspired by other prime-time hits.
Broke, on CBS
Catch one of the final episodes of this recently canceled sitcom. Jackie (Pauley Perrette), a single mom, takes in her sister (Natasha Leggero) and her husband (Jaime Camil) and teaches them about the real world when they are cut off from his trust fund.
The Day After Tomorrow, on AMC
A group of people attempt to survive in New York City when tornadoes, tidal waves and earthquakes devastate the world because of global warming triggering another ice age in this apocalyptic action film. Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal and Emmy Rossum star.
The Genetic Detective, on ABC
Genetic genealogist CeCe Moore uses her unique research skills and crime scene DNA to change the crime-solving landscape in this show. She explains how her work has been used in various cases to track down violent criminals and solve crimes.
