New releases for the week of August 4 - 10
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu
Deep within the Pokémon universe, Tim Goodman (Smith), a young insurance salesman, abandons his Pokémon training due to the death of his mother and the death of his missing father, Det. Harry Goodman. To collect his father's possessions, Tim must travel to the nearby metropolis of Ryme City, where he discovers Det. Pikachu (Reynolds), and realizes that he is the only one who can understand and communicate with the sleuthing creature. Pikachu eventually reveals that he was his father's partner, and explains they were investigating a case when Tim's dad mysteriously disappeared. Tim and Det. Pikachu join forces to solve that case and unravel the mystery of what happened to Harry. The film is based on the Pokémon franchise created by Satoshi Tajiri.
Director: Rob Letterman. Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton, Bill Nighy, Ken Watanabe. 2019. 104 min. Action.
Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien (Hoult) is an orphan and an incredible artist navigating his formative years in school with the help of a group of friends. While at school, Tolkien meets and falls deeply in love with Edith Bratt (Collins), who shares some of his deep-rooted passions. Tolkien finds encouragement and companionship in a fellowship of friends as they mature and venture beyond the classroom. However, after the onset of the First World War, the relationship between the friends is tested, and Tolkien is inspired to write some of the most famous fantasy novels of all time: "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings."
Director: Dome Karukoski. Stars: Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney, Derek Jacobi. 2019. 112 min. Drama.
Poms
After canceling her upcoming chemotherapy appointments and moving into a retirement community in Georgia, Martha (Keaton) discovers that every resident is required to take up an extracurricular activity. After her new, slightly annoying neighbor, Sheryl (Weaver), finds Martha's old cheerleading uniform among her belongings, the pair is inspired to start a resident cheerleading squad. With the addition of Alice (Pearlman), Olive (Grier), Vicki (Weston) and Helen (Somerville), the newly established sisterhood discovers that age is nothing but a number when you're chasing your lifelong dreams.
Director: Zara Hayes. Stars: Diane Keaton, Jacki Weaver, Celia Weston, Pam Grier, Alisha Boe, Phyllis Somerville, Charlie Tahan, Bruce McGill, Rhea Perlman. 2019. 91 min. Comedy.
Shark Tank, on ABC
A modern phone booth design is presented as an efficient privacy solution to open-office plan distractions. Also an entrepreneur pitches a device to help you enjoy all your fast food condiments on the go.
Recaps for the week of July 29 - August 2
Arianne Zucker stars in "Days of Our Lives"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Hope and Liam get some news, but they don't believe it's true. Steffy tells Thomas that he and his new bride don't seem much like newlyweds, and suggests that he try something different with Hope. Before leaving Douglas with Steffy for the weekend, Thomas gives him a stern warning. Flo and Zoe have an argument about whether or not to tell Hope the truth. Someone unexpected helps Liam find Beth. Hope has a hard time getting close to Thomas. Brooke tells the Logan sisters that Hope never should have married Thomas, and Flo agrees. When Flo is told about Thomas's dark past, she leaves immediately and fears for Hope's safety. Thomas tells Hope that she should accept the fact that her daughter is gone. Liam is dumbfounded when he is told the crazy story about Beth and Phoebe. Flo is frantic, and declares that she won't keep the horrible secret from Hope anymore. Liam gets a call from a Las Vegas doctor with news about Flo and her baby and begins to put the puzzle together. Steffy doesn't believe what Liam tells her about Beth and Phoebe. Thomas meets up with Vinny, who gives him a present for his new wife. Liam confronts Flo, who begins to tell him her story. Steffy calls Ridge to fill him in on what's been going on. Thomas makes sudden changes to his honeymoon plans when he finds out that Liam is onto him.
Days of Our Lives
Kristen proposes marriage to her own brother. Jack asks Eve for a divorce, and Jennifer is upset by some news. In an effort to save DiMera Enterprises, Gabi tries to convince Stefan to marry her. An unsuspecting Brady is roped into a shady plan.Jennifer and Eve have an argument, and Jack offers Eli a job. Gabi and Stefan prepare for their wedding. Tony disappears, and Will points out discrepancies in in Ted's story. Eli and Lani get some unexpected good news. Gabi and Stefan get some shocking news. Sarah lets some very important information slip. Eric is shocked to learn that a wedding happened, and Hope finds something surprising in Ted's apartment. Sarah talks to Rex and admits her feelings to Eric. Kristen decides to go big, and Hope demands that Ted tell her the truth.
General Hospital
Jason doesn't like how comfortable Shiloh seems. Nina welcomes a visitor, and Kim makes a suggestion. Hayden makes a fool of herself, and Jax focuses on his plan. Nina starts to figure out Valentin's plan. Laura checks up on Lulu. Drew and Curtis meet up, and Sam sits down with Willow. Jason won't look at things from Liz's perspective. Alexis gets some bad news, while Julian and his son bond. Finn relies on Epiphany's expertise.
The Young and the Restless
Nate and Abby's relationship intensifies, but she gets nervous when he starts talking about long-term plans. Nate asks Devon for advice, and Devon tells him to be patient, but their heart-to-heart is interrupted when Elena comes home distraught after losing a patient at work. Devon and Nate help her deal with the tragedy. Lola tries to reconcile with Celeste, but their relationship is still tense. Celeste finds Phyllis and Summer to thank them for saving Lola's life. When she asks Summer if Kyle is a good man, Summer manages to put her complex past aside to give Kyle a good endorsement. Phyllis extends an olive branch and sells some of Jabot's properties to Jack and Billy for a fair price. When Phyllis gloats to Adam about her victories, he reveals that he's been one step ahead of her all along. Rey asks Paul for his job back, and Billy has a hard time with Adam's return. He opens up to Jack and Sharon, who both encourage him to seek help.
Love Island, on CBS
Arielle Vandenberg hosts as single people live it up in a stunning tropical paradise during a summer of love in a new episode of this reality TV series. The American version of the international hit series gives viewers the power to shape the events onscreen.
Q: I heard that Discovery is doing away with the DIY Network and replacing it with one built around the Gaines family from "Fixer Upper." Has Discovery announced what will become of the shows on DIY? I love "Texas Flip 'n' Move," "Big Texas Fix," anything
It seems these decisions are still being made.
Discovery announced in April that it was rebranding the DIY Channel as the still-unnamed Chip and Joanna Gaines channel. A few days after the news, the Snow sisters, stars of DIY's "Texas Flip'n'Move," said on Twitter that they didn't know what would happen to their show, and they haven't offered any updates since.
Love Island, on CBS
Arielle Vandenberg hosts as single people live it up in a stunning tropical paradise during a summer of love in a new episode of this reality TV series. The American version of the international hit series gives viewers the power to shape the events onscreen.
Love Island, on CBS
Arielle Vandenberg hosts as single people live it up in a stunning tropical paradise during a summer of love in a new episode of this reality TV series. The American version of the international hit series gives viewers the power to shape the events onscreen.
Generation Z(endaya): Freshman season of 'Euphoria' wraps up on HBO
Zendaya stars in "Euphoria"
Rue Bennett is a drug addict. Despite having been recently released from a rehab center, she is not recovering, and does not intend to remain clean. She routinely meets strangers online for "hook-ups," browses sketchy websites, and lies about her age.
Generation Z(endaya): Freshman season of 'Euphoria' wraps up on HBO
Zendaya stars in "Euphoria"
Rue Bennett is a drug addict. Despite having been recently released from a rehab center, she is not recovering, and does not intend to remain clean. She routinely meets strangers online for "hook-ups," browses sketchy websites, and lies about her age.
Baskets, on FX
As Christine (Louie Anderson) prepares for her wedding, a carpet emergency threatens to derail her plans in this new episode. Zach Galifianakis stars as rodeo clown Chip Baskets and his twin brother, Dale, in this comedy.
