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Wonderful television: In comics, as everywhere else, the role of women has evolved over the past century, and PBS is bringing this story into our living rooms.
Late Laughs for the week of April 14 - 20, 2013
The Late, Late Show: Craig Ferguson
Justin Bieber says he's growing a mustache. He's going to post the finished result on Twitter, assuming Twitter still exists in the year 2050.
It is spring in L.A. Flowers are blooming, sundresses are coming out, and Taylor Swift is gathering up new boyfriends to last through the summer.
New Releases for the week of April 14 - 20
Django Unchained
In 1858, deep in the southern United States, Django -- a slave who has been separated from his wife -- is freed when Dr. King Schultz, a German dentist and bounty hunter, kills Django's captors. Schultz offers Django his freedom in exchange for information. After successfully helping Schultz hunt down his bounty, Django partners with the dentist, who agrees to help him track down and rescue his wife, Broomhilda.
Director: Quentin Tarantino. Stars: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerri Washington, Samuel L. Jackson. 2012. 165 min. Drama.
A Monster in Paris
When Emile, a shy film projectionist, and his eccentric inventor friend Raoul accidentally free a monster from a professor's laboratory, they find themselves on a mission to save the monster from the city's ruthless police chief. With the help of cabaret singer Lucille and a wacky scientist and his monkey, Emile and Raoul hunt for the monster that is not only a harmless, oversized flea, but also has a passion for singing and the talent to back it up.
Director: Bibo Bergeron. Stars: Vanessa Paradis, Bob Balaban, Catherine O'Hara. 2011. 90 min. Animated.
The Colombian Connection
Former cop Jack Hooks is sent to prison after being set up by his partner for a crime he didn't commit. When the DEA approaches Hooks with an early release deal, he heads deep into the underworld of marijuana smuggling. In an attempt to bring down his corrupt partner's drug trade, Hooks will make one big run and head deep into the heart of Columbia.
Director: Julian Higgins. Stars: Tom Sizemore, Robert Thorne, Bertie Higgins. 2011. 101 min. Action.
Delhi Safari
A mismatched group of animals -- a leopard cub and his mother, a monkey, a bear and a parrot -- journey to Delhi to try to save their forest from a man who intends to destroy it to erect a balcony.
Director: Nikhil Advani. Stars: Jane Lynch, Cary Elwes, Christopher Lloyd, Vanessa Williams, Brad Garrett, Jason Alexander. 2012. 96 min. Animated.
State of Emergency
The military quarantines a small town after an explosion at a chemical facility releases a deadly toxin causing mutations in the town's residents. Isolated and confused, survivors of the accident are left trapped inside the red zone to fight for their lives while trying to evade flesh-eating zombies.
Director: Turner Clay. Stars: Jay Hayden, Andy Stahl, Tori White. 2010. 90 min. Thriller.
Once Upon a Time, on ABC
The consequences of Storybrooke's magic come to light in a special retrospective edition of ABC's critically acclaimed drama "Once Upon a Time." Get the inside scoop on the characters and look at what lies ahead.
Recaps for the week of April 8 - 12
Katherine Kelly Lang and Ronn Moss star as Brooke and Ridge in “The Bold and the Beautiful”
The Bold and the Beautiful
Katie suffers a life-threatening malady after her blowout with Bill and Brooke. While Brooke begs Donna not to reveal what she knows, Bill tries to get Taylor to back off the wild accusations she's been making. Later, Bill and Brooke beg for Katie's forgiveness while Taylor tries to get Eric on her side. Meanwhile, Maya gets her hopes up about getting a shot at acting, but she soon learns the role isn't what she expected. Carter and Rick each have their sights set on Maya, but Dayzee and Caroline scheme to get rid of her. Liam and Steffy wander the Forrester Mansion grounds to find the perfect place to tie the knot, while at the same time, Taylor tells Hope to leave the happy couple alone while they plan their wedding.
Days of Our Lives
Daniel finally puts the pieces together and confronts Chloe about using their son to blackmail Jennifer into leaving him. As her web of lies unravels around her, Chloe strikes back with a new threat. Meanwhile, Jennifer seeks solace from her mother and decides to leave Salem and move to London. Kate tries to compel Gabi to sign papers giving Will certain rights to his child, but Nick and Rafe show up and stop her. Nicole and Vargas share a near kiss while celebrating his first paycheck at the pub. Sy mails incriminating evidence against Kristen to Stefano as the police start looking at him for Brady's mugging. After accidentally putting Anne on Cameron's trail, Chad and Abigail do their best to warn him before she finds out about his side job. After plotting Nick's destruction with Will, EJ subtly lets Sami know he might pop the question soon.
General Hospital
Dancing and deception rule the Nurses' Ball as the residents of Port Charles put on an unforgettable performance set to go down in history. A life-changing announcement is made following a poignant tribute. A couple tries to put the pieces together about how they wound up in bed, while a longstanding feud seems to have no end in sight. Brenda has trouble coming to terms with her complicated feelings for Sonny, so she asks to meet with him. Former friends connect all over again, while a life hangs in the balance after a shocking discovery is made. AJ is grilled by Monica about his feelings for Elizabeth, while Carly struggles with letting go of the past.
The Young and the Restless
Nick sets up a romantic evening for Avery at The Underground, where he proposes to her. Dylan lets Sharon know he'll be staying in town longer than he thought. After a failed attempt at seducing Kyle, Summer does research on how to attract older men. Congressman Wheeler is charged with the murder of Belinda Rogan, but even though this could clear Tyler's father's name, Tyler tells Leslie he still doesn't think he can have a relationship with him. Victor's near-death experience puts things in perspective, and he and Adam try to end the war between them. Lauren gets a heartfelt text from Carmine after she tells Michael she's done running and wants to be home with her family. Later, Adriana quits her job after Jill implies that she's stolen from Katherine.
Saturday Night Live, on NBC
Big screen star Vince Vaughn takes the stage in Studio 8H once again as he joins the cast for an evening of wacky comedy sketches in "Saturday Night Live." Joining him is musical guest Miguel.
Q: I'm in love with the BBC miniseries adaptation of "Pride & Prejudice." Can you tell me what else the actress who played Lizzy has done?
Though she will likely always be best known as the headstrong Elizabeth Bennet in the 1995 TV adaptation of Jane Austen's "Pride & Prejudice," actress Jennifer Ehle has had a surprisingly busy career since.
It may be surprising because few of her roles have been anything like Lizzy.
For example, she had a role in the action-packed, Oscar-winning "Zero Dark Thirty" last year, playing main character Maya's friend and CIA colleague Jessica.
Blue Bloods, on CBS
The murder of two Wall Street brokers uncovers a drug ring as the Reagan family tries to keep their city safe. Danny and Linda are at odds when Linda won’t allow the questioning of a hospitalized suspect.
A royal hit: Nathan Fillion's charisma keeps loyal viewers hooked in 'Castle'
Nathan Fillion stars in "Castle"
Prime time is a dangerous place to be.
Many of today's dramas are becoming increasingly violent to compete with cable's uncensored offerings, but there are a couple of procedurals holding down the fort for those with more traditional tastes.
Parks and Recreation, on NBC
Leslie's latest project involves giving the Pawnee Animal Control Department a big makeover. Meanwhile, Ann believes Ron needs medical attention, and the guys try to recruit donors for their charity.
