Wahlburgers, on A&E
Get caught up with this endearing reality series as A&E presents a mini morning marathon. Donnie Wahlberg and his brother Paul find a great second location for their restaurant near Fenway Park. Paul must convince brother, Mark, to agree to the new location.
Going back under: Season 2 of 'Under the Dome' kicks off on CBS
Dean Norris, Alexander Koch, Natalie Martinez and Mike Vogel as seen in “Under the Dome”
Summer’s here, and with it comes a distinct dip in new prime-time programming. The pickings may be slim, but there are always a few solid series to cling to to keep you from drowning in a sea of reruns.
Q: Did they ever show Charlie's face on the original "Charlie's Angels"?
Not once in the show's entire five-season run.
Even in the handful of episodes in which the character of Charlie Townsend appeared on screen, his face was somehow or other hidden, and each time it was a body double. John Forsythe, whose voice was -- during the show's run at least -- more famous than his face, never even came to the set.
Rookie Blue, on ABC
Lots of firsts are happening in this new episode as Oliver (Matt Gordon) is promoted to Acting Staff Sergeant. Meanwhile, Andy (Missy Peregrym) is assigned the task of training the Division's greenest rookie, Duncan Moore (Matthew Owen Murray).
Big Brother, on CBS
A group of strangers come together in the Big Brother house to compete for cash in this season premiere. Julie Chen hosts this reality TV series that follows "houseguests" living in a specially designed house outfitted with cameras and microphones.
Q: What can you tell me about the short-run TV reality show "Siberia?"
The better question would be what can I tell you that won't give too much away. Unfortunately, the answer to that is: not much. But the show's cat has been out of its bag for almost a year now, so here it is: It wasn't a reality show at all.
I'm comfortable telling you this because "Siberia's" own marketing material refers to it as a "mockumentary," so even if you were to seek it out on DVD or streaming video, you'd find out pretty quickly.
Tyrant, on FX
Barry (Adam Rayner) is the son of a Middle Eastern dictator, but has been living his life in the United States. When he returns home for a wedding, he finds himself drawn into a web of complex and dangerous events as his country attempts to break free of dictatorial rule.
Q: What is Muse Watson doing right now? He did a good job on "NCIS," and I was sorry they killed him off.
Muse Watson, who came into acting relatively late and so has looked grizzled and tough for as long as we've known him, hasn't paused for a minute since leaving "NCIS." Just like he hadn't paused for one beforehand.
American Ninja Warrior, on NBC
Daring contestants compete to conquer one of the most challenging obstacle courses ever created in this two-hour edition. The athletes will have to muster all of their strength, grit and determination in their quest to win the $500,000 grand prize.
New Releases for the week of June 22 - 28
Winter's Tale
In 1916, Peter Lake (Farrell) is a burglar who tries to leave behind a troubled past. His attempts to clean up his life infuriate the man who raised him -- gangster and undercover demon Pearly Soames (Crowe). When Peter unexpectedly falls for a sickly-but-beautiful heiress, Beverly (Findlay), Pearly decides to take his revenge, poisoning and killing Peter’s new love. But when Peter discovers he possesses the gift of immortality, he must overcome the century-long obstacles Pearly has created for his destiny and save his beloved.
Director: Akiva Goldsman. Stars: Colin Farrell, Jessica Brown Findlay, Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, William Hurt, Eva Marie Saint, Will Smith. 2014. 118 min. Drama.
Blood Ties
In Brooklyn during the 1970s, Chris (Owen) tries to reinvent himself after his release from prison. After a valiant attempt to establish a new life for himself, he fails miserably and falls back into old criminal habits. His life of crime soon places his younger brother, Frank (Crudup) -- a New York City cop -- in a jeopardizing situation.
Director: Guillaume Canet. Stars: Clive Owen, Billy Crudup, Marion Cotillard, Mila Kunis, Zoe Saldana. 2013. 127 min. Crime.
300: Rise of an Empire
After King Darius I of Persia is killed at war in Athens, his last words proclaim that only gods can defeat the Greeks. When his son, Xerxes (Santoro), is advised to abandon the war, he invokes his father’s words and is sent on a deserted journey by naval commander Artemisia (Green), where he emerges as a god-king. After his return, Xerxes declares battle against Greece in order to avenge his father’s death.
Director: Noam Murro. Stars: Sullivan Stapleton, Eva Green, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Andrew Tiernan, Andrew Pleavin, Rodrigo Santoro. 2014. 102 min. Action.
Enemy
This psychological thriller centers on Adam (Gyllenhaal), a college professor who lives a melancholic life. But Adam’s world soon takes a thrilling turn when he discovers a man who looks exactly like him. Consumed with obsession, he goes to great lengths to encounter his double, an actor named Anthony (Gyllenhaal). Thereafter, the two men find their lives bizarrely intertwined.
Director: Denis Villeneuve. Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Mélanie Laurent, Sarah Gadon, Isabella Rossellini. 2013. 90 min. Thriller.