Q: Is the movie "Go, Man, Go" available? This was the original Harlem Globetrotters movie, starring them in the story of how they were formed.
Surprisingly, "Go, Man, Go" (1954) is not available on video, despite the fact that, among other factors in its favor, it also starred a very young Sidney Poitier.
Indeed, though the film did feature actual members of the famed trick-basketball team the Harlem Globetrotters, it was described by "The New York Times" at the time of its release as a "sports romance" which was merely "spiced" by "routines of fancy ball-handling and basket-shooting" by the Globetrotters themselves.
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas, on ABC
Jim Carrey stars as the Grinch in a hilarious live-action adaptation of this classic Christmas tale. The evil Grinch is determined to stop Christmas from happening, but he has no idea how powerful the holiday spirit can be.
It's a Wonderful Life, on NBC
Jimmy Stewart stars as downtrodden banker George Bailey in the timeless holiday masterpiece. Facing financial ruin, Bailey wishes he'd never been born, and a guardian angel shows him what life would be like for his loved ones without him.
Q: My daughter always loved "Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey" at Christmas time, but we have not seen it for years. Is it too religious and not "politically correct"?
While it's possible that the overtly religious plot of "Nestor, the Long-Eared Christmas Donkey" (about a donkey who leads Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem) has made it an unpopular choice for TV, it's more likely that poor Nestor is just the victim of a glut of Christmas TV. However, you can still find him.
One Direction: The TV Special, on NBC
Celebrate the holidays with the British pop group that took the world by storm after appearing in the UK version of “The X Factor.” Filmed at Universal Orlando, the special offers viewers a glimpse inside the lives of Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Harry Styles.
Major Crimes, on TNT
A very naughty Santa robs a bank, but a flash mob featuring dancers dressed in Santa suits makes it impossible for officers to catch him. Zarah Mahler and Ryan Kennedy guest star as Sharon’s kids, who come to town to visit during the holidays.
Otherworldly Christmas: The good Doctor returns for annual holiday special
Peter Capaldi stars in the “Doctor Who” Christmas special
Fans of the popular British television show "Doctor Who" have most likely been suffering from some program withdrawal after series 8 concluded in November. Thankfully, they'll be getting some relief as the out-of-this-world program gears up for its annual holiday special, airing Christmas Day on BBC America.
Q: Please find out if "Longmire" is going to be renewed by A&E. In my opinion, it was a really good show.
"Longmire" has been renewed, but not by A&E.
It's been a roller-coaster few months for "Longmire" fans. The low point came at the end of August when A&E announced it was cancelling the fan-favorite series after three seasons.
But now the fans are back on top again, after the announcement a few weeks ago that online video streamer Netflix would produce the show's fourth season.
New Releases for the week of December 21 - 27
The Good Lie
During the civil war in Sudan that began in 1983, the lives of Theo (Oguns) and his siblings are dramatically altered. When their village is destroyed and their parents are killed by the northern militia, the orphans, known as "The Lost Boys," are forced to travel hundreds of miles on foot to safety. Thirteen years after trekking to a Kenyan refugee camp, a group of these survivors, now adults, are given the opportunity to start a new life in America. They’re met in the airport by Carrie Davis (Witherspoon), an employment agency counselor enlisted to help them find jobs. Seeing that they need a lot more help navigating 20th-century America, Carrie goes to great lengths to help them stay together and rebuild their shattered lives.
Director: Philippe Falardeau. Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Femi Oguns, Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Emmanuel Jal, Corey Stoll, Kuoth Wiel, Sarah Baker, Lindsey Garrett. 2014. 110 min. Drama.
Pride
In the summer of 1984 in the U.K., Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers is on strike. A group of gay and lesbian activists gets together to raise money for the miners’ families, but the union appears to be embarrassed to receive their support. Undeterred, they strike out for a Welsh mining village to deliver the donation in person, beginning the surprising partnership between two communities that at first seem to be worlds apart.
Director: Matthew Warchus. Stars: Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Paddy Considine, Dominic West, Andrew Scott, George MacKay, Joseph Gilgun, Ben Schnetzer, Abram Rooney, Jim McManus, Matthew Flynn, Faye Marsay, Freddie Fox. 2014. 120 min. Comedy.
Wings: Sky Force Heroes
A swollen-headed firefighter named Ace (Duhamel) carries out a reckless solo mission, resisting his colonel’s (Skerritt) orders and endangering himself and his team. He is then forced to resign to the coal mines after the incident, but when a fire breaks out in the mines, Ace discovers an opportunity to redeem himself and prove that he was destined to be a hero.
Directors: Tony Tang, Mychal Simka. Stars: Josh Duhamel, Hilary Duff, Rob Schneider, Jesse McCartney, Tom Skerritt, Dallas Lovato, Russell Peters. 2014. 84 min. Animation.
A culinary countdown: Bobby Flay checks out the best dining coast to coast
“Food Network Star’s” Bobby Flay hosts “Top 10 Restaurants with Food Network Magazine”
Bucket lists: we all have them, even if we don't realize that we do.