New Releases for the week of September 14 - 20
The Fault in Our Stars
Hazel Lancaster (Woodley), a 16-year-old cancer patient, has her life taken on an extraordinary journey after catching the eye of another attendee during a Cancer Kid Support group. Gus Waters (Elgort) is a cancer survivor who immediately takes a liking to Hazel, and although she attempts to keep him at arm's length due to her terminal diagnosis, the two fall deeply in love. Gus and Hazel’s miraculous relationship continues to flourish as they both share irreverent humour and a similiar outlook on life, refusing to let Hazel’s illness stand in the way of their devotion.
Director: Josh Boone. Stars: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Willem Dafoe, Laura Dern, Nat Wolff, Lotte Verbeek, Sam Trammell, Mike Birbiglia, Ana Dela Cruz. 2014. 126 min. Romance.
Godzilla
Godzilla returns as "the world’s most famous monster" and is forced to go head-to-head against new and deadly creatures that threaten mankind’s very existence. The government tries to hide the prehistoric monster from the public, blaming the devastation left in his wake on natural disasters, but scientist Joe Brody (Cranston) believes there's more to the story than the government is letting on. He discovers a sonar anomaly, but no one -- including his son Ford (Taylor-Johnson) -- thinks an investigation is worth it until it's too late. With humanity’s scientific tampering and arrogance having offset the balance of nature, Godzilla has awoken once again to restore it.
Director: Gareth Edwards. Stars: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston, Ken Watanabe, Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, Sally Hawkins, David Strathairn, Carson Bolde, Richard T. Jones. 2014. 123 min. Action.
Jungle Master
In this animated adventure, a young girl named Rainie (Justice) is upset when her mother misses her birthday. She goes to confront her mother, but she's accidentally whisked away to a magical jungle that she doesn't recognize. There she meets the excitable Blue (Peck), who happens to be the Jungle Master. The two need to work together as they head out on a grand adventure to get Rainie home, help turn Blue into a true leader and save the jungle.
Director: Xu Kerr. Stars: Victoria Justice, David Spade, Josh Peck, Jon Lovitz, Jane Lynch, Shondalia White. 2013. 90 min. Animation.
Think Like A Man Too
A place for showgirls, casinos and now a hot spot for couples to get married, Las Vegas sets the stage for the second instalment in this comedy series. Cedric (Hart) and his many friends are all together in "The Entertainment Capital of the World" for Michael (Jenkins) and Candace's (Hall) wedding day. Though they all hope to spend a romantic weekend together, the many temptations Las Vegas has to offer throws the group into many misadventures, placing them in compromising situations that threaten to ruin the big day.
Director: Tim Story. Stars: Kevin Hart, Regina Hall, Terrence Jenkins, Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good, Taraji P. Henson, Romany Malco, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Gary Owen, Gabrielle Union, La La Anthony, Kevin Hart. 2014. 106 min. Comedy.
Recaps for the week of September 8 - 12
Peter Bergman and Daniel Goddard star in “The Young and the Restless”
The Bold and the Beautiful
Wyatt is understanding when Hope expresses her frustration at the possibility of Liam moving on from her so soon with Ivy. Meanwhile, Ivy offers to help Liam move on, despite his possible lingering feelings for Hope. Later, Wyatt makes a proposition to Bill that would be of great benefit to him and Hope, but would leave Liam at a disadvantage. While discussing their plots to break Liam and Hope up, Quinn becomes turned on and attempts to seduce Bill. Meanwhile, Maya is intent on winning Rick back by destroying his marriage to Caroline, and she shamelessly throws herself at an uninterested Rick. Later, Maya notices how much time Caroline has been spending with Ridge and comes up with a new plan to a drive a wedge between her and Rick. Brooke and Katie try to get their relationship back on track over lunch.
Days of Our Lives
Kate pressures Sami to keep up her lie in order to keep Stefano out of Salem. Sami and EJ reach a breakthrough in their relationship, but Kate worries that as the two grow closer she will lose her ally. After EJ and Clyde have an intense confrontation, EJ is blindsided by an unexpected arrival. Jordan makes the decision to talk things out with Rafe. Abigail reveals what is in her heart after she locks herself and Ben together in the storage room. Hope has a romantic fantasy about Aiden, despite her efforts to push down her feelings for him. As JJ and Paige prepare to begin their first year of college together, Eve begins to scheme ways to break them up. After a drug is revealed that could cure John, Brady and Marlena anxiously wait to see if the experimental treatment will work.
General Hospital
Obrecht shares some vital information with Anna. After Victor grills Obrecht about Nathan's paternity, Obrecht makes a stunning revelation. Spencer makes a confession in regards to the car accident, while Sabrina plans out her revenge. Carly tries with all of her might to resist Sonny's advances. Meanwhile, Dante and Lulu must contend with an unexpected challenge. Nathan bravely makes an admission, while Jordan tries to get Ava to identify the mob boss. Alexis attempts to move on with another man, while TJ hounds Shawn about the new mystery woman in his life. Sam and Patrick take their investigation in a new direction. Rosalie overhears some extremely valuable information. Lulu's life hangs in the balance, while Maxie happens upon a dangerous stranger.
The Young and the Restless
Summer and Mariah get into an argument at The Underground after Mariah says she wants no part of the Newman family whatsoever. Mariah goes to clean out her locker and she confides in Austin, while Summer fills in the details for Abby. Later at the coffeehouse, Mariah asks Kevin to get out out of town. Christine plans a surprise party for Paul when he receives the Distinguished Citizen's Award. Victor evades Nikki's questions as to where he's been and they argue. Later, Victor makes threats against Dr. Cutler when he has no news to share on Phyllis' condition. Jack has a dream about Kelly and Phyllis and later shares with Kelly that it is his love for her that keeps him from checking on Phyllis at the clinic. Sharon notices some tension between Hilary and Devon. Malcolm surprises everyone when he arrives in Genoa City.
Saturday Night Live, on NBC
The hilarious Tina Fey is back at home as the guest host in this rebroadcast of the 39th season premiere. Fey provides "Weekend Update" advice to new co-anchor Cecily Strong, while Arcade Fire blows the audience away as the musical guest.
The 'Stars' align: Another season of 'Dancing with the Stars' gets things moving
Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews host “Dancing with the Stars”
From flash mobs to “Dance Dance Revolution” to the seemingly endless parade of “Step Up” sequels, there’s no doubt that we, as a species, like to get our groove on. Or, at the very least, watch other people get their groove on.
Masters of Illusion, on CW
Prepare to have your mind blown in a new episode of this recently revived series hosted by Dean Cain. Some of the world's most impressive illusionists and escape artists wow live audiences as they perform amazing magical feats.
Q: When they put together animated movies, what do they do first, voices or animation?
"Nothing is worse than spending countless hours animating a character's mouth to find out that what he says doesn't really work," said producer and audio engineer Bryant Falk in explaining why the voices come first when making an animated film.
Part of this is about making sure the characters seem as lifelike as possible when they're speaking, but part of it is also about capturing the spontaneity of the actors.
The Price Is Right, on CBS
Comedian Drew Carey hosts television's longest-running game show -- a fan favorite in the genre. Contestants competing to win cash and prizes by trying to accurately guess the price of a variety of items. Carey took the reins from Bob Barker in 2007.
Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta, on TLC
Lori, Monte and the rest of the staff have their hands full with another batch of brides-to-be in this rebroadcast. Former pageant queen Maggie has a hard time choosing a gown that doesn't reflect her usual "blingy" style.
Q: Will Michelle Stafford return to "The Young and the Restless"? What has she been up to?
Michelle Stafford has left Genoa City, and there's a new Phyllis in town.
Stafford played the frequently (but not always, since this is a soap we're talking about) villainous Phyllis Summers for 19 years, but suddenly left the role last year.
Her character was put into a coma at the time, but fans didn't give up hope that she'd emerge from it again in dramatic, soap opera fashion.
Sons of Anarchy, on FX
The gripping drama is back for its seventh and final season. The season premiere sees Jax (Charlie Hunnam) making vengeance a priority not just for himself, but for the club in general, following Tara's (Maggie Siff) gruesome murder.
