New Releases for the week of January 13 - 19
Taken 2
While on a family vacation in Turkey, Bryan is confronted by the same Albanian criminal family that kidnapped his daughter, Kim. Seeking vengeance on Bryan for the men he killed while rescuing his daughter, the Albanians take Bryan and his ex-wife Lenore hostage, but Kim manages to slip through their fingers. Using a communication device hidden in his sock, Bryan communicates with Kim, who must find a way to free her parents. Bryan and his family struggle to get out of Istanbul alive and to ensure that these criminals cannot hurt them again.
Director: Oliver Megaton. Stars: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Rade Serbedzija, Leland Orser, Jon Gries, D.B. Sweeney, Luke Grimes. 2012. 92 min. Action.
Farewell, My Queen
It is the eve of the French Revolution, and as Paris dissolves into violence and bedlam, life at the Palace of Versailles remains virtually unchanged. Suddenly, word reaches the palace of the storming of the Bastille, and most of the aristocrats and royal servants flee in fear, their confidence in the royal family shaken. But not Sidonie. As a servant and reader for Marie Antoinette, she remains at the side of her beloved Queen until the bitter end.
Director: Benoit Jacquot. Stars: Diane Kruger, Lea Seydoux, Virginie Ledoyen, Xavier Beauvois. 2012. 100 min. Drama.
Won't Back Down
Mothers Jamie and Nona battle to improve the quality of their children’s inner-city school education. As they come up against intense corruption within the teacher’s union and the education system, they must break down barriers and form alliances if they are to give their kids the education they deserve.
Director: Daniel Barnz. Stars: Viola Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Oscar Isaac, Holly Hunger, Rosie Perez. 2012. 121 min. Drama.
To Rome With Love
Four love stories unfold in Rome. A newly engaged couple bring their parents together for the first time, which unexpectedly results in a shower-themed production of the opera “Pagliacci.” Newlyweds arrive in Rome to start a new life, but are quickly separated by unexpected circumstances. A man’s life changes when he suddenly becomes famous. A young architect struggles to deal with his girlfriend’s intensely sexual best friend, as an aging architect attempts to mentor him.
Director: Woody Allen. Stars: Woody Allen, Ellen Page, Judy Davis, Penelope Cruz, Alison Pill, Jesse Eisenberg, Roberto Benigni, Alec Baldwin, Alessandra Mastronardi. 2012. 112 min. Comedy.
Bobby's back: Celebrity chef rolls out new series online and on TV
Bobby Flay premieres his new series "Bobby's Dinner Battle" this week
The new year has barely begun, and yet it’s shaping up to be another busy one for Bobby Flay.
Masterchef, on Fox
The three chefs left in the competition get a small taste of "Masterchef" glory when they each receive a cookbook with their photo on the cover. The cooks are then challenged to create a dish that reflects their personalities and passion for food.
Recaps for the week of January 7 - 11
Sharon Case as Sharon in “The Young and the Restless”
The Bold and the Beautiful
Bill's world comes crashing down as he's faced with accusations over his drinking and is forced to address Hope's allegations against him to a room full of people. Liam finally learns how his father ruined his Italian wedding to Hope and is surprised at the level of remorse and regret Bill shows when he confronts him. Bill promises to stop trying to control him if Liam promises not to cut him out of his life. Later, Hope argues with Steffy over who deserves to be with Liam and plots to spend more time with him while Steffy is out of town on business. Last minute preparations are made at Forrester Creations for the fashion challenge that will determine who will step in as the next president of the company.
Days of Our Lives
John becomes furious with Marlena and checks into a hotel after she confesses that she'd known about Brady and Kristen for quite some time. Elsewhere, Brady finally tells Kristen the words she's been waiting to hear. Daniel is waylaid for his date with Jennifer when Chloe suddenly shows up and won't leave, while Jennifer ends up in the hospital when she hurts herself getting ready. Later, Kate vows revenge when Chloe tells her she'll never see Parker again. Meanwhile, Gabi swears her doctor to secrecy when he realizes that Nick can't possibly be the father of her baby, but they are unaware of the person listening in to their conversation. Gabi and Nick proceed with their wedding ceremony, but someone shows up to ruin the event.
General Hospital
Starr reels when she learns Todd knew that Johnny had killed Cole and Hope. Later, Todd tries to smother Johnny in his sleep after Dante arrests them both and they're thrown in a shared cell. After Sonny posts her bail, Connie decides to drown her sorrows and encourages AJ to fall off the wagon and join her. Carly tells Sam she was right about Todd and later goes to confront him about the baby-switch fiasco. Maxie and Spinelli deal with the aftermath of their one-night stand while Patrick and Sabrina agree they need to talk. Meanwhile, Luke bribes a guard and gets a call out to Anna and then Lulu before a gunshot is fired.
The Young and the Restless
Avery explains that she had an affair with Dylan McAvoy when she finds Nick with Dylan's dog tags as he's trying to dig up information on him. Adam buys two plan tickets and assures Chelsea they'll leave town as soon as he sorts out the situation at Newman Enterprises. But when Adam hires Sharon and asks for two more weeks, Chelsea starts to believe they'll never leave. Nikki tells Victor that Jack's problem is private when she finds out he plans to expose Jack's pill problem to the press. Meanwhile, Phyllis looks after Jack as his withdrawal symptoms worsen and he starts to hallucinate. Kevin and Chloe hide the stolen money at Crimson Lights and discuss how they're going to launder it. Leslie fantasizes about Neil, while Tyler plans to move in on Lily while Cane is out of town.
Q: Where does the suffix "tron" come from, that people add to the end of something to make it sound robotic, like the planet Cybertron in the "Transformers" movies? Is that from the movie "Tron"?
Believe it or not, "tron" as a suffix is even older than the 1982 movie "Tron." Three or four thousand years older, in fact.
Blue Bloods, on CBS
Jamie must deal with the emotional consequences of his actions while on the job in this new episode. Meanwhile, Erin questions Mayor Poole on the witness stand. Susie Essman and Annabella Sciorra guest star.
Best on screen: 70th Golden Globes bring TV and film together
Tina Fey will serve as co-host of The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards
A change in hosts, new shows and great movies will all meet under the same roof for "The 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards," airing live from Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 13, on NBC.
1600 Penn, on NBC
President Gilchrist's son Skip is ushered back to the White House after a public mishap. Meanwhile, South American leaders visit to discuss a trade agreement, and Emily tries to make amends with her stepdaughter, Becca.
Q: Sheryl Crow's first hit song, "All I Wanna Do (Is Have Some Fun)" sounds like a direct ripoff of the Stealers Wheel hit "Stuck in the Middle With You." Did she pay royalties to "Stuck in the Middle's" songwriters?
While many critics note the similarities between the two songs, the only writers credited with penning Crow's hit are Crow herself and her frequent collaborators David Baerwald, Kevin Gilbert and producer Bill Bottrell, as well as poet Wyn Cooper, who was credited as a lyrical inspiration.
Nashville, on ABC
Rayna and Juliette are set to go on tour, but Rayna's request to bring her girls with her is met with hostility from Lamar in this new episode. Meanwhile, Deacon reconnects with an old flame, and not everyone is happy about Juliette and Sean's elopement.
