Waco: The Aftermath, on Showtime
Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Waco tragedy, this five-episode docuseries explores the events that followed the deadly Texas siege, focusing on the trials of surviving sect members and the rise of the American militia movement.
New Releases for the week of April 16 - 22
Magic Mike's Last Dance
Exotic dancer Mike Lane (Tatum) returns to the stage following some professional setbacks and an uncertain future. Now in his forties and working as a bartender, Mike meets the beautiful and ambitious Max (Hayek Pinault) while serving at her private fundraiser. The businesswoman reignites the passionate fire within the acclaimed dancer, as they learn they both share a desire to achieve their dreams. The pair set off for London, pursuing professional glory and finding romantic passion. They have a vision and a plan, but can their dreams come true? Or will this be Mike's last dance with success and happiness?
Director: Steven Soderbergh. Stars: Channing Tatum, Salma Hayek Pinault, Ayub Khan-Din, Jemelia George, Juliette Motamed, Vicki Pepperdine, Joe Manganiello. 112 mins. 2023. Romance.
Maybe I Do
Young couple Michelle (Roberts) and Allen (Bracey) are ready to take the next step in their relationship: marriage. Summoning their respective parents to meet for the first time, the young couple soon learns that the parents share a pre-existing history – and distinct opinions about the marriage announcement. As each member of the family grapples with the secrets and choices of their past, including a secretive affair between Howard (Gere) and Monica (Sarandon), they must learn to come together to support their expanding family.
Director: Michael Jacobs. Stars: Diane Keaton, Susan Sarandon, Richard Gere, Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey, William H. Macy, Natalia Ortega, Mezi Atwood. 95 mins. 2023. Romance.
Marlowe
In 1930s Los Angeles, private detective Philip Marlowe (Neeson) is hired to track down the missing lover of a glamorous Hollywood heiress, Clare Cavendish (Kruger). Initially thought to be a routine case, Marlowe finds himself caught up in a scandal involving movie studios, organized crime and the sinister underbelly of the Hollywood social scene. The acclaimed detective will stop at nothing to solve the case, whether that means living or dying to see it through. Seeking out friends, old and new, Marlowe is on the case and nothing can stop the brooding private eye.
Director: Neil Jordan. Stars: Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, Jessica Lange, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Daniela Melchior, Alan Cumming, Colm Meaney, Danny Huston. 109 mins. 2023. Thriller.
In the Barbie world: HGTV, Graham team up for ‘Dreamhouse Challenge’
Ashley Graham will host “Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge”
In the Barbie world: Like Barbie the doll, “Barbie” the movie (2023) is influencing pop culture, and it hasn’t even hit theaters yet.
My Fair Lady, on TCM
TCM presents an evening of classic musicals, beginning with this gem starring Rex Harrison as a professor who sets out to transform working girl Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn). The 1962 films "The Music Man" and "Gypsy" follow.
Q: What ever happened to Scott Aukerman, host of the show "Comedy Bang Bang"? I thought he was great.
Though it ran for four years on IFC, the critically acclaimed improv-comedy show "Comedy Bang Bang" was just a blip in Scott Aukerman's much longer, and more notable, career as a podcasting pioneer.
A Black Lady Sketch Show, on HBO
The Emmy-winning sketch comedy series returns for a fourth season. DaMya Gurley, Tamara Jade and Angel Laketa Moore join returning cast members Robin Thede, Gabrielle Dennis and Skye Townsend, in poking fun at relatable and hilarious experiences.
‘Barry’ in the big house: HBO series gets final act in prison
Bill Hader in “Barry”
There is no mistaking it: crime sells. This has been especially true for HBO, which has made an empire from its well-made documentaries and gripping dramas since its inception.
‘Barry’ in the big house: HBO series gets final act in prison
Bill Hader in “Barry”
There is no mistaking it: crime sells. This has been especially true for HBO, which has made an empire from its well-made documentaries and gripping dramas since its inception.
Ghosts, on CBS
The laughs continue in another new episode. Utkarsh Ambudkar and Rose McIver star as Jay and Sam, a couple who discover their country estate-turned-bed and breakfast is haunted by the spirits of many deceased residents. Richie Moriarty also stars.
Nature, on PBS
Set in the lush, colourful landscapes of Costa Rica, this documentary explores how the tiny but mighty hummingbird influences the ecosystem, and how its presence has a ripple effect on larger species, such as macaws, monkeys, and more.
