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Fresh air and fresh faces: NBC takes viewers to 'Camp'

Author: 
Kyla Brewer / TV Media
The cast of "Camp"

The cast of "Camp"

There's no doubt about it -- starry nights and sweltering days mean summer is in full swing.

Big Apple Style: 'City Girls' are hitting the screen

Author: 
Andrew Warren / TV Media
Leila Shams, Raina Gittlin, Leigh Rossini, Kelly Brady and Marianne Garvey in "City Girl Diaries"

Leila Shams, Raina Gittlin, Leigh Rossini, Kelly Brady and Marianne Garvey in "City Girl Diaries"

Big Apple style: Fashion. Food. Fortune. If it's glamor you're after, you needn't look any farther than Lady Liberty's hometown.

New Releases for the week of July 21 - 27

Trance

Simon, a fine art auctioneer, gets involved in a plan to steal a work of art from his own auction house -- but the heist leaves him unconscious with no memory of where he has hidden the painting. When his cohorts realize the painting is missing and start asking questions, Simon asks a hypnotherapist to help him remember where he left it.
Director: Danny Boyle. Stars: James McAvoy, Vincent Cassel, Rosario Dawson, Danny Sapani. 2013. 101 min. Drama.

 

Ginger & Rosa

Best friends Ginger and Rosa are inseparable. Growing up in London during the '60s, the pair did everything together, from skipping school to discussing boys and politics. On the cusp of sexual maturity -- and with the threat of a nuclear catastrophe looming -- their longtime friendship is forever changed by one pivotal event and their conflicting views and desires.
Director: Sally Potter. Stars: Elle Fanning, Alice Englert, Oliver Platt, Christina Hendricks, Annette Bening, Alessandro Nivola. 2012. 90 min. Drama.

 

Starbuck

Shortly after learning his girlfriend is pregnant, an irresponsible and unambitious man discovers that he has fathered hundreds more children since he started donating sperm to a fertility clinic for money. Of the 533 children David has fathered through artificial insemination, 142 have filed a class action lawsuit to find out the identity of their biological father known only to them as "Starbuck"
Director: Ken Scott. Stars: Patrick Huard, Julie LeBreton, Antoine Bertrand. 2011. 103 min. Comedy.

 

The Wedding Chapel

Sara, a newly single woman looking for an escape from her problems, decides to take a trip to visit her mother. There she gets involved with a local church in danger of being closed down to make way for a shopping mall. As Sara embarks on a mission to preserve the historic building, she gains a new outlook on life and is able to help her mother reunite with a man from her past.
Director: Vanessa Parise. Stars: Emmanuelle Vaugier, Mark Deklin, Barclay Hope, Shelley Long. 2013. 103 min. Family.

 

Detention of the Dead

A group of misfit high school students are trapped in detention when their classmates turn into a pack of flesh-eating zombies. The dysfunctional group of teenagers will have to work past their differences and band together to survive.
Director: Alex Craig Mann. Stars: Jacob Zachar, Alexa Nikolas, Christa B. Allen, Justin Chon, Max Adler. 2012. 92 min. Horror.

Late Laughs for the week of July 21 - July 27, 2013

The Tonight Show: Jay Leno

The Supreme Court has overturned the Defense of Marriage Act. How about that? We don't need a Defense of Marriage Act. What we need in this country is a marriage cap. You're allowed three, and after that, you're done.

 

President Obama gave a big speech on climate change. He believes global warming is getting worse because apparently he's sweating a lot more during his second term.

 

Whodunnit?, on ABC

Another mystery unfolds and the remaining participants compete to stay in the game in this new episode. Gildart Jackson hosts this unique reality TV series in which strangers live together and try to solve a series of murders.

Gildart Jackson in "Whodunnit?"
Gildart Jackson in "Whodunnit?"

The 'Masters' are in: 'Top Chef's' summer spinoff doubles the fun

Author: 
Andrew Warren / TV Media
Curtis Stone as seen in "Top Chef Masters"

Curtis Stone as seen in "Top Chef Masters"

A battle royale is brewing in the "Top Chef" kitchen, and this time there's double the trouble.

That's right, Bravo's summertime smash "Top Chef Masters" is headed back for a fifth season starting Wednesday, July 24, and this season's shaping up to be the biggest yet.

Losing it: ABC's 'Extreme Weight Loss' is still shedding pounds

Author: 
Shona Dustan / TV Media
Chris Powell hosts "Extreme Weight Loss"

Chris Powell hosts "Extreme Weight Loss"

Everyone's a sucker for a good makeover show.

From TLC's "What Not to Wear" to the ever-anticipated makeover episodes of "America's Next Top Model," viewers can't get enough of these TV transformations, and, as with most reality television, the more extreme the content the better.

Recaps for the week of July 15 - 19

Author: 
Andrew Sawyer / TV Media
Jane Elliot stars as Tracy Quartermaine in "General Hospital"

Jane Elliot stars as Tracy Quartermaine in "General Hospital"

The Bold and the Beautiful

With help from Karen, a scorned Katie has Bill fired as CEO of Spencer Publications and takes control of his family's business. Liam tears into Katie for being so vindictive and suggests she give Bill another chance. Later, Bill pleads with Katie and offers her everything she's ever wanted if she'll take him back. Meanwhile, Caroline uses Rick's discomfort at Maya and Carter working so closely together to get him riled up about the possibility of Maya leaving him. Carter steals a moment to express to Maya just how much she means to him. Hope stirs up questions about Wyatt's past, which leads Quinn to warn her son to stay away from her. Liam returns from Paris and tells Hope the real reason Steffy left. Aware that there's another man in Hope's life now, Liam wastes no time setting up an adventure to go on with Hope.

Days of Our Lives

Brady has a difficult time fighting his attraction to Kristen when he confronts her about manipulating him and he seeks out answers from John. Later, he tries to talk things out with Kristen at the opening of St. Luke's school, but she is too busy with her plan to publicly humiliate Eric as revenge against Marlena. Kate feels responsible for Rafe being in critical condition, while Nick and Gabi finalize their annulment. Meanwhile, Abigail is horrified when she learns Theresa was using drugs in Jennifer's office. When Jennifer decides to get back together with Daniel, JJ starts scheming in order to keep them apart. Sami makes things worse for herself when Adrienne tries to talk to her about the video of her with Bernardi. Will struggles with pangs of jealousy as Sonny works closely with Brent on redesigning the coffee house. Marlena fears for her family's safety as the war between EJ and Stefano escalates.

General Hospital

With the memory of his kiss with Olivia fresh in his mind, Sonny is torn between his feelings for both her and Connie. As Maxie decides she's ready to tell the truth about the baby she's carrying, Olivia has a disturbing vision about her. Meanwhile, Michael confesses to Morgan that he kissed Kiki. Carly and AJ carry on a conversation about Ava and they share their suspicions. The residents of Port Charles are in shock as more and more people find out about Luke's medical condition. Dante and Sonny have a serious confrontation, while Sam finds herself in a tough situation regarding Danny. Things get out of hand between Scott and Laura when a disagreement blows up into a massive argument.

The Young and the Restless

Phyllis tries to comfort Summer as she struggles with the news that she's actually Jack's daughter and not Nick's. Kyle sets up a romantic evening to share with Summer, but she arrives with tears in her eyes and explains why they can never be together. After punching Nick and asking for the last 18 years back, Jack tells Summer he'd like to get to know her as a daughter. Meanwhile, Chelsea learns from Avery that Dylan's entire unit was killed in Afghanistan and he was presumed dead. Carmine hires Leslie to defend him and is released due to lack of evidence in relation to Fen's overdose. Chelsea is forced to pay Jeffrey off to keep him quiet about her baby really being Adam's. Chloe thinks that Billy might be gambling again when she sees him talking to someone, but Billy assures her he was speaking with his sponsor and was on his way to a Gamblers Anonymous meeting. Wanting to break old habits, Tyler surprises Abby with a kiss when she shows up at the apartment.

Unforgettable, on CBS

Carrie believes she may have found her sister's killer when a murder in Syracuse closely resembles that of her sister. Carrie and Al decide to travel upstate to confront the suspected killer, played by guest star Elias Koteas.

Poppy Montgomery stars in "Unforgettable"
Poppy Montgomery stars in "Unforgettable"

72 Hours, on TNT

In a brand new competition, three teams of strangers have just one bottle of water and a GPS system as they race through the jungles of Fiji. They search for a hidden briefcase full of cash while also navigating dense rainforests and mountainous peaks.

Mike in "72 Hours"
Mike in "72 Hours"
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