Late Laughs for the week of June 4 - 10, 2017
Late Night With Seth Meyers
Centrist politician Emmanuel Macron won the French presidential election yesterday over far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, thanks to France's unusual practice of awarding the presidency to the person with the most votes.
I'm Dying Up Here, on Showtime
Stand-up comics Cassie (Ari Graynor) and Bill (Andrew Santino) react to a rising comedy star's big break in this premiere. Set in L.A. in the 1970s, the drama follows up-and-coming comedians who are mentored by a brassy comedy club owner (Melissa Leo).
New Releases for the week of June 4 - 10
Beauty and the Beast
One of Disney's greatest animated films comes to life in this reimagining of the classic fairy tale. After her father, Maurice (Kline), is taken prisoner by a monstrous beast (Stevens) that lives in an enchanted castle, Belle (Watson) convinces the monster to let her take her father's place. As Belle slowly comes to realize that her captor's monstrous exterior hides something far more beautiful inside, her father tries to rally the nearby townsfolk to rescue his daughter. His efforts are complicated by Gaston (Evans), a local war hero who is in love with Belle and is determined to do whatever it takes to make her his wife.
Director: Bill Condon. Stars: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Hattie Morahan. 2017. 129 mins. Family.
A United Kingdom
Shortly after the Second World War, the heir to the throne of the British African protectorate of Bechuanaland, Seretse Khama (Oyelowo), is studying law in London. There, he meets and falls in love with Ruth (Pike). When he proposes to her, both his family and the British government oppose the move, due to the relationship's interracial nature and the effect that it could have on the stability of South Africa. When he learns that an American mining company has been granted prospecting rights in Bechuanaland, Seretse must juggle his responsibilities as his country's heir with his enduring love for Ruth.
Director: Amma Asante. Stars: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton, Jack Davenport, Laura Carmichael. 2016. 111 min. Biography.
A Cure for Wellness
After receiving a strange letter from the company's CEO, a financial services company sends Lockhart (DeHaan) to a wellness spa in the Swiss Alps to retrieve him. Upon arriving at the retreat, Lockhart is given the runaround by the spa's director, Dr. Heinreich Volmer (Isaacs), while trying to get in touch with his company's CEO, and soon he begins to suspect that there's more to this wellness center than meets the eye.
Director: Gore Verbinski. Stars: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Ivo Nandi. 2016. 146 min. Horror.
Star struck: Culinary hopefuls reach for Food Network celebrity
Giada De Laurentiis and Bobby Flay as seen in "Food Network Star"
The glitz. The glamor. The teeming throngs of adoring fans. The food -- ah, the food! The lives of Food Network chefs are fabulous ones, at least in the minds of those who aspire to join their ranks, and once a year the specialty channel gives those hopefuls with dreams of stardom a chance to make that dream come true.
To Tell the Truth, on ABC
Anthony Anderson hosts as celebrity panelists try to determine which contestant is the real deal in this rebroadcast. Today's panel includes comedians Natasha Leggero, Jamie Kennedy and Rachel Dratch, and singer-songwriter Andy Grammer.
Recaps for the week of May 29 - June 2
Lawrence Saint-Victor stars in "The Bold and the Beautiful"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Saul is sure that he and Sally would make a great team, so he asks her to partner with him. Thomas receives a second chance to redeem himself in the eyes of his family. Thomas makes an effort to help repair the relationship between the Spectra sisters. When Quinn stands in the way of Katie's career goals, Katie threatens revenge. Saul becomes jealous and resentful when Thomas asserts himself as the new boss at Spectra Fashions. Ridge tries to calm Quinn down by suggesting a way to keep Katie quiet. Eric makes one final effort to convince Thomas to stay at Forrester Creations. When Katie learns that Ridge is now living at the Forrester mansion, she is consumed with suspicion. Thomas is met with mixed reviews in regards to his new business venture. Steffy confronts Sally and tells her that Spectra Fashions can never really be competition for Forrester Creations.
Days of Our Lives
Nicole and Eric return to Salem in disguise. Deimos is infuriated by Justin's news. The DNR orders on Brady's door upsets John. Chloe visits Brady, while Nicole makes a plea for Brady to live. Eric attempts to stall Chloe. Steve looks into a new threat against his sister. Adrienne confides in Kayla about her fears of being intimate with Lucas. Chad is caught in his lies. Abigail comes to understand helping Dario may be more complex than she thought. The police take Nicole into custody. While having a picnic on the island, Lani and JJ are unsettled by what they find. Eli assists Gabi in coming to terms with her feelings for Chad. Paul argues with Sonny about his obsession with Titan. Victor supports Justin and the board's decision to remove Deimos from Titan. Secretly, Jade decides to help Claire.
General Hospital
Jake takes a side. Anna has questions for Valentin about his motives. Dante arrives just in time. Sonny goes back and forth wondering if he should have done things differently. Nina is shaken. Curtis decides to take the high road. Kiki isn't sure how she should be feeling in her current situation, and later she begins to look for answers. Michael remains completely hopeful. Finn decides he's going to get back on the right track. A fast one is pulled over on Lulu. Amy wrestles with demons from her past.
The Young and the Restless
Chelsea goes to visit a psych hospital in Louisiana where Chloe had stayed and she meets with the hospital administrator, who resists her questions. As Chelsea begins to offer a bribe for information, she is shocked when Nick walks in. At the same time, Scott has questions for Victor about his search for Chloe. Victor lies by telling Scott that he a team looking for Chloe. Ashley tells Abby that she isn't upset with her for meeting with Dina and wants to meet with her as well. When Dina comes downstairs, Ashley invites her to a family dinner and she accepts. Ashley tells Jack she was motivated by his willingness to give Dina a chance. Dina tells Graham that she wants to spend more time in Genoa City, but Graham tells her that returning to Paris is part of their agreement. Victor assures Nikki that she will never give up on them and that she will see their relationship differently when things calm down. Hilary makes a crack about Mariah during an awkward run in with Devon. Though she still has feelings for Devon, Hilary pretends to be OK with him moving on with Mariah.
To Tell the Truth, on ABC
Anthony Anderson hosts as celebrity panellists try to determine which contestant is the real deal in this rebroadcast. In this reboot of the classic game show, three contestants claim to be the same person with the same incredible talent, job or achievement, but only one is telling the truth.
Q: I was just watching an old episode of "Starsky and Hutch," and one of the writers in the credits was Michael Mann. Is that the same Michael Mann who directs big movies now?
Everyone has to start somewhere, and for film great Michael Mann, an iconic '70s cop show was not a bad place to do it.
Q: I was just watching an old episode of "Starsky and Hutch," and one of the writers in the credits was Michael Mann. Is that the same Michael Mann who directs big movies now?
Everyone has to start somewhere, and for film great Michael Mann, an iconic '70s cop show was not a bad place to do it.
Shark Tank, on ABC
Business moguls decide whether or not to invest their own money in new products and companies in back-to-back episodes of the critically acclaimed reality TV series. Hopeful entrepreneurs pitch their ideas in the hopes of snagging a deal with a Shark.
