A thug tale: 'The Making of the Mob: Chicago' chronicles Capone's rise
Michael Kotsohilis stars in “The Making of the Mob: Chicago”
Known as The Windy City, Chicago is famous for a lot of things -- deep dish pizza, the L train and Oprah Winfrey to name a few. But the city is also infamous for being the setting of the rise of one of North America's most notorious organized crime syndicates: The Chicago Outfit.
Q: Will "Storage Wars" be back on A&E?
That's still to be determined -- A&E has yet to commit to a 10th season. And the ninth just ended back in May, so we may not hear anything for a while.
NCIS: Los Angeles, on CBS
Granger (Miguel Ferrer) is in the process of bringing Jennifer Kim (Malese Jow) back to L.A. and faces a shocking confession in this rebroadcast. Jennifer admits that she knows Granger is her father. Chris O'Donnell also stars.
60 Days In, on A&E
Six months after spending 60 days in Clark County Jail, the experiment's participants reunite to discuss how the experience has changed their lives in this special new edition. Some of the participants have made drastic changes since coming home.
Suits, on USA Network
Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) and his colleagues deal with the fallout of Mike's (Patrick J. Adams) crime before they can rebuild the firm in the new season. Meanwhile, Mike learns about the harsh realities of prison life.
Q: I am a fan of CNBC's "American Greed." Do the "victims" receive any compensation for appearing on the show to tell their stories?
It's hard to say for sure, because no one has to disclose it. However, it seems likely.
So-called checkbook journalism -- that is, news organizations paying for interviews or information -- was once frowned upon by North American journalists (though relatively common elsewhere, particularly in Britain), but critics say it has had a resurgence in the form of "licensing fees" and other kinds of indirect compensation.
Born This Way, on A&E
Cameras follow seven young adults born with Down syndrome in this new episode of the ground-breaking reality TV series. As they defy society's expectations while pursuing their passions, their parents talk about the challenges they face.
So You Think You Can Dance, on Fox
Some of the country's most talented young dancers compete to become America's favorite in this new two-hour episode. Hosted by Cat Deeley, the Emmy-winning series features a panel of expert judges including Nigel Lythgoe and Paula Abdul.
Q: When will Heidi bring back the "Runway"?
Assuming you mean supermodel Heidi Klum and her super-reality show "Project Runway," the answer is September.
You're right to wonder. The past three seasons have premiered in mid-summer, so season 15 is already taking longer than usual to step out on the catwalk.
You can rest assured that it's going to, though. Filming of the new season began in June.
New Releases for the week of August 7 - 13
A Hologram for the King
The Great Recession has hit technology sales consultant Alan Clay (Hanks) hard. He's lost his home, his wife has left him and he's desperate to secure a large contract so that he can start getting his life back together. He flies to the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, where he hopes to interest the government, which is laying the groundwork for a major new urban development, in the holographic teleconferencing system that he's selling, with the dream of pulling his once-successful life back together.
Director: Tom Tykwer. Stars: Tom Hanks, Alexander Black, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Sarita Choudhury. 2016. 98 min. Comedy.
Fathers & Daughters
After losing his wife in a car accident and getting seriously injured himself, Jake Davis (Crowe), an award-winning novelist, agrees to let his sister-in-law (Kruger) adopt his young daughter, Katie (Rogers). Years later, a grown-up Katie (Seyfried) is a psychology student working on her PhD, and struggles to make connections with the men in her life. When she meets Cameron (Paul), a fan of her father's work, she tries to drive him away despite her developing feelings for him, but their new relationship may be the catalyst she needs to right things with her father.
Director: Gabriele Muccino. Stars: Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Kylie Rogers, Aaron Paul, Diane Kruger, Bruce Greenwood. 2015. 116 min. Drama.
Addicted to Fresno
Shannon (Greer) is an addict. She's lost her job, checked herself into rehab and watched her life crumble around her. Luckily, her always-sunny sister, Martha (Lyonne), is a maid at a local hotel and manages to secure Shannon a new job. Everything starts to fall apart, though, when Shannon accidentally kills one of the hotel guests. She convinces Martha to help her ditch the body and cover up the accidental killing, but when the owners of a nearby pet cemetery catch the sisters in the act of disposing of the body, they blackmail them for money that they do not have. Shannon and Martha are forced to go on a crime spree to come up with the cash they need to keep the cemetery owners from talking.
Director: Jamie Babbit. Stars: Judy Greer, Natasha Lyonne, Aubrey Plaza, Molly Shannon, Fred Armisen, Ron Livingston. 2015. 85 min. Comedy.