Double the glory: 'Chopped: Champions' welcomes back past winners
Ted Allen hosts "Chopped: Champions"
Late Laughs for the week of March 27 - April 2, 2016
Conan
Chris Rock did a fantastic job hosting the Oscars last night. In fact, his jokes about the all-white Oscars were so good, the Academy has already decided they won't nominate any black people again next year.
In his Oscars monolog, Chris Rock said black actors should get roles like Leonardo DiCaprio does. Then black actors saw the bear scene from "The Revenant" and said, "We're good, actually."
New Releases for the week of March 27 - April 2
The Hateful Eight
A few years after the end of the Civil War, two bounty hunters, Marquis Warren (Jackson) and John Ruth (Russell), have a chance meeting in rural Wyoming. Ruth has handcuffed himself to his latest bounty, the notorious fugitive Daisy Domergue (Leigh), and expresses paranoia that someone might try to steal his bounty and take the payment that he's expecting for her capture. With a brutal blizzard fast approaching, the trio takes shelter in a roadside lodge where a group of suspicious men is also hoping to wait out the storm. As the weather intensifies, the cast of nefarious characters becomes increasingly suspicious of each other and blood begins to spill.
Director: Quentin Tarantino. Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen. 2015. 187 min. Crime.
Concussion
While performing an autopsy on a deceased former NFL player, forensic pathologist Bennet Omalu (Smith) discovers that he had suffered from severe brain damage and died from the long-term effects of several blows to the head, a disorder that he calls chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). With the help of other doctors, he publishes a paper on his findings, but the NFL dismisses it. When, over the next few years, he discovers that three more former NFL players died after suffering almost identical symptoms, he runs headlong into the powerful football league that dismissed his concerns. Based on true events.
Director: Peter Landesman. Stars: Will Smith, Alec Baldwin, Albert Brooks, Gugu Mbatha-Raw. 2015. 123 min. Biography.
Point Break
After a series of daring heists, FBI recruit and former extreme sports athlete Utah (Bracey) suspects that the culprits are combining their robberies with eight of the most dangerous forces of nature that tempt extreme sports enthusiasts. The young agent goes undercover to where he suspects the next crime will happen: a massive ocean wave off the coast of France. There, he succeeds in finding and infiltrating the band led by Bodhi (Ramirez).
Director: Ericson Core. Stars: Luke Bracey, Edgar Ramirez, Ray Winstone, Teresa Palmer, Matias Varela, Clemens Schick. 2015. 114 min. Action.
Recaps for the week of March 21 - 25
Hunter King as seen in "The Young and the Restless"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Ridge suggests a name that has sentimental meaning to him and his family for his and Caroline's newborn baby. Eric and Pam are filled with emotion when Ridge reveals the name chosen. Thomas causes an uncomfortable moment for Caroline and Ridge while they fill out their baby's birth certificate. Later, Ridge talks Caroline into joining him on a lunch date, but someone from Ridge's past shows up and spoils the mood. Meanwhile, Zende and Sasha discuss where they currently stand after their night of passion. During a conversation about their breakup, Zende tells Nicole he's already seeing someone new. Julius becomes furious when he learns that Zende is seeing Sasha. Sasha worries about how much Zende told Nicole when she hears of their recent discussion. Thomas discovers Rick digging through Ridge's desk hoping to find some dirt. Quinn worries that her crimes will catch up with her so she makes a plan to get out of town quickly. Charlie makes a stunning discovery while carrying out a project for Rick. Ridge gets defensive when accusations are made by someone who could expose his secret.
Days of Our Lives
Joey makes a confession to Roman, while Steve and Kayla connect. Later, Steve and Kayla consider going on the run. As Belle worries about Marlena's plan to rescue John, John struggles to break free. Yo Ling tries to brainwash Paul by drugging him, while Rafe makes a shocking discovery in Yo Ling's labyrinth. Later, Dario learns his father's dark history, while John and Paul share a warm moment. Adrianna reunites with Rafe, Gabi and Dario. After Maggie tells Victor the truth about Summer, she and Summer try to make up for lost time. Dario, however, encourages Summer to take advantage of Maggie's wealth. Ciara shares with Hope her pain about the rape. Chad comes up with a plan to trap Ben. Deimos offers Victor an olive branch. Philip tells Claire about starting a record label and showcasing her talent.
General Hospital
Nina tries to flush out Crimson's saboteur. Tracy receives encouraging news after her lab results come in. Liz thinks she has a way to unlock Jake's memory. Later, Liz snoops around and discover's Hayden's secret. Meanwhile, Spinelli finds a lead on Hayden's true identity. Laura and Lulu's investigative work pays off after Laura discovers the origin of the key Helena left her. A clue leads Laura toward Scotty. Nikolas receives shocking news, while Kristina acts on impulse. Anna comes to the realization that she's being paranoid.
The Young and the Restless
Jack and Neil hold a fundraiser for their new foundation. Neil is happy when he learns that Lily and Cane have reconciled. Hilary is consumed with jealousy when she learns that Jack offered Ashley a seat on the foundation's board. During the event, Hilary makes a donation of one million dollars and publicly pressures Ashley to do the same. Ashley leaves the fundraiser early with Simon so he can run some more tests. Phyllis explains that she was trying to convince Billy to attend the fundraiser when Victoria finds her in his hotel suite. Later, Jack tells Neil he thinks Billy and Phyllis are plotting something behind his back. Luca refuses to grant Marisa a divorce until Noah gets his temper under control. Victoria complains about Luca trying to work his way back into Newman when she visits Victor in jail. Nick and Sage return home to find that Shawn painted the nursery without their permission.
Henry Danger, on Nickelodeon USA
When Henry (Jace Norman) goes through the Densiziter, he experiences an unexpected side effect in this new episode. He struggles to hide the side effect from his family, while the rest of the gang tries to find a way to help Henry return to normal.
Sleepy Hollow, on Fox
Ichabod (Tom Mison) delves into his past with Betsy Ross (Nikki Reed) in an effort to find the key to stopping The Hidden One (Peter Mensah), who grows stronger, in this new episode. Nicole Beharie and Lyndie Greenwood also star.
The Blacklist, on NBC
Liz Keen’s (Megan Boone) journey of self-discovery continues alongside criminal mastermind Raymond Reddington (James Spader) in this new episode. This season, Reddington draws on his list of disreputable contacts to stay out of trouble and help Liz.
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, on CBS
Gary Sinise comes to television as FBI Unit Chief Jack Garrett, leader of a specialized international division dedicated to protecting Americans abroad in this new drama. The spinoff also stars Alana De La Garza and Daniel Henney.
Heartbeat, on NBC
World-renowned heart transplant surgeon Dr. Alex Panttiere (Melissa George) juggles her career with her home life as the mother of two kids in a special preview of this new medical drama. At work, she’s the focus of a love triangle involving two other surgeons.
The Magicians, on Syfy
A group of brilliant 20-somethings learn about the fantasy world they read about as children as they study at Brakebills University for Magical Pedagogy in this new episode. The drama is based on Lev Grossman’s best-selling trilogy of the same name.
