New Releases for the week of September 1 - 7
Now You See Me
When four gifted magicians pull off a bank heist for the finale of their sold-out Las Vegas performance, FBI agent Dylan Rhodes and Interpol Det. Alma Dray try to uncover the secret behind the team's larcenous illusion. With little notion as to how the robberies are committed, Rhodes and Dray try to track down the elusive foursome as they continue to rob banks and reward their audience members with the stolen money.
Director: Louis Leterrier. Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Morgan Freeman. 2013. 115 min. Crime.
Empire State
After failing to get into the police academy, Chris Potamitis lands a job as a guard for an armored truck company with lax security. When he shares his employer's shortcomings with his best friend, Eddie, Chris is reluctantly dragged into a scheme to rob the company of large amounts of cash. Having pulled off the largest cash heist in U.S. history, Chris and Eddie find themselves being tracked by NYPD Det. James Ransone and a group of local mob bosses who want to find out who's pulling jobs on their turf.
Director: Dito Montiel. Stars: Liam Hemsworth, Michael Angarano, Emma Roberts, Dwayne Johnson, Nikki Reed. 2013. 94 min. Action.
The Iceman
The true story of Richard Kuklinski, a family man who hid his profession as a contract killer from his family until his arrest. Working as a lab-tech during the 1960s, Kuklinski was approached by his mob bosses, who persuaded him to pursue a career as a contract killer, eventually earning himself a reputation for cold-blooded professionalism.
Director: Ariel Vromen. Stars: Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, Chris Evans, Ray Liotta. 2012. 105 min. Drama.
Petunia
On the verge of a complete breakdown, a family of New Yorkers with an offbeat perspective on life and love try to pick up the pieces of their dysfunctional relationships and learn how to love one another and themselves.
Director: Ash Christian. Stars: Thora Birch, Brittany Snow, Eddie Kaye Thomas. 2012. 110 min. Comedy.
Slightly Single in L.A.
After giving up on finding love, an independent woman living in the glamorous city of Los Angeles gives her dreams of finding a relationship a second chance when an old friend finds his way back into her life.
Director: Christie Will. Stars: Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Lacey Chabert, Simon Rex. 2013. 95 min. Romance.
Don't worry, be angry: 'Anger Management' is shaking up its cast
Charlie Sheen leads the cast of "Anger Management"
Don't worry, be angry: It looks like Charlie's second chance has paid off, but now he's got some new friends joining him.
Get ready to giggle: Fall's new comedies promise a harvest of laughs
Michael J. Fox as seen in "The Michael J. Fox Show"
For those returning from summer vacations, autumn affords an opportunity to catch up with old friends. Luckily for TV viewers, there are a few great old friends joining the ranks of prime-time television this fall.
Funny girls: The women of comedy are back with more laughs
Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki star in "The Big Bang Theory"
As autumn approaches and networks roll out their new fall lineups, comedy fans anxiously await the return of their favorite shows.
With September just around the corner, they don't have long to wait -- and one thing in particular stands out about this year's returning funny series: there's a strong female contingent.
Late Laughs for the week of September 1 - September 7, 2013
The Late, Late Show: Craig Ferguson
I like heist movies. "Oceans Eleven" was a good one. Then there was "Oceans Twelve" where they robbed the people who went to see the movie.
I'm not one of those ex-smokers who says, "I'll never smoke again." I would start smoking again in a heartbeat. The only thing stopping me is the painful early death!
Cooking with Kelsey: Amazing food is just a charming host away
Kelsey Nixon stars in "Kelsey's Essentials"
Tennis: US Open, on CBS
The U.S. Open celebrates 40 years of equal prize money for men and women with the tournament's largest purse ever. Check out men's and women's third round from the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, NY.
Recaps for the week of August 26 - 30
Windsor Harmon stars in "The Bold and the Beautiful"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Eric has a tough decision to make when Thomas and Thorne demand Rick be removed as president of Forrester Creations. Rick confronts Maya about her indiscretion with Carter after a scheming Caroline lets the secret slip. Later, when Maya goes to Rick's house to apologize she discovers that he spent the night with Caroline. Meanwhile, Rafael urges Carter not to give up on Maya. Liam gives Hope a special gift to celebrate the rebranding of Hope for the Future. Brooke and Bill make a big announcement about the future and later Brooke attempts to repair her relationship with Katie. Wyatt is filled with contempt for his father after he meets Katie for the first time and she tells him about all of Bill's transgressions. Later, Wyatt faces the consequences of crossing Dollar Bill when a confrontation between them turns physical.
Days of Our Lives
Justin advises Sami about the special prosecutor's deal and she eventually comes to a decision, but EJ tries to convince her she's making the wrong move. JJ rips into his mother when he catches Jennifer and Daniel kissing. After another fight caused by JJ, Daniel decides to end things with a heartbroken Jennifer. Eric's strange dreams threaten to reveal what Kristen did to him. Kristen happily accepts when Brady proposes once again, while Marlena works overtime to get some dirt on her nemesis. Chad takes full advantage of the situation when Cameron breaks things off with Abigail. Will and Sonny get into a big fight with Gabi when they find out she's been spending time with Nick. The friends resolve their issues, but a shocking discovery puts an end to their truce.
General Hospital
Franco considers putting an end to his misery once and for all, but Ellie shows him another way forward. As Michael desperately searches for AJ, intent on finding him before Sonny does, Anna and Dante's investigation points them in Tracy's direction. Meanwhile, Derek begins to put the pieces of his past together. Sonny opens his heart and confesses his true feelings to Connie. Lulu goes to Laura with a desperate plea in order to save their family. A completely obsessed Maxie comes up with a plan, while Dante and Lulu reach the end of their rope with her. Patrick decides to challenge Britt for full custody of the baby. Diane advises her new client not to speak a word until further notice.
The Young and the Restless
The people of Genoa City are stricken with grief as news of Katherine's death spreads. Jack thinks about the vast impact Katherine had during her life and he vows not to waste any more time getting to know Summer. Billy enlists Delia's help in building a bookcase for Victoria, but he hits his thumb with a hammer. When Chloe arrives to pick her daughter up, Delia tells her she must kiss Billy's thumb better just as Victoria walks in. Adam unwittingly meets his son, Connor, for the first time when he visits Chelsea to ask her to be a character witness for him. Meanwhile, Cassie's ghost tells Sharon to use Avery's insecurities against her if she wants to stop her from marrying Nick. Michael comforts Lauren after she has a nightmare about Carmine; at the same time Carmine plots his next move. Tyler offers to come back to Jabot, but only if Devon is willing to hire Noah as his photographer.
Q: I was watching a rerun of "The Office" and saw that a role was played by Nancy Walls. Isn't she Steve Carell's wife?
She is. The two met when they were both part of the famed Second City comedy troupe in Chicago, and they've worked together a number of times since.
However, it took a while. The two were married in 1995, but didn't work together (on screen, at least) until 2005, both in Carell's breakout film, "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," and in his already-popular sitcom "The Office."
Undercover Boss, on CBS
Lynne Zappone, an executive from Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, discovers a lack of Southern charm behind the counter when she secretly works the frontlines. However, the generosity of another employee moves the executive to tears.
