Q: I'm trying to remember the name of a creepy movie where David Hyde Pierce takes in a stranger in need. Can you help me figure it out?
The movie you're looking for is 2010's "The Perfect Host."
The creepiness plays out slowly, so I won't describe it much here, except what's revealed on the box: David Hyde Pierce's ("Frasier") character is preparing to host a dinner party when a criminal on the run approaches him, pretending to be a friend of a friend, in order to be invited in and gain shelter from the police. However, the host may not be what he seems.
Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll, on FX
It's finally time for the opening of "Feast," but everyone comes together in all the wrong ways in this new episode. At the same time, Bam (Robert Kelly) and Rehab (John Ales) are conflicted about Campbell's (Campbell Scott) approach.
Second chances: A washed up rocker seeks relevance in "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll" on FX
Dennis Leary stars in "Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll"
Q: Years ago, a movie was shown that I have not seen since. It had a scene with a handsome man walking out of the ocean, and I believe the actor was Monte Markham. I think it was called "Death Takes a Holiday." Is it on DVD? Where can I find a copy?
I'm glad you included the actor's name in your question, because the film you're looking for is one of two films called "Death Takes a Holiday." They're both based on a play of the same name.
Your "Death Takes a Holiday" was a made-for-TV movie that aired in 1971 on ABC. This is bad news, because ABC churned out a lot of them for its "ABC Movie of the Week" series (roughly one a week, to be exact), most of which never saw video release. That includes "Death Takes a Holiday."
Q: I need some information about the show "The Good Wife." In which season and episode do Peter and Kalinda have an affair? This is the event that sends Peter packing.
There's a bit of a trick to this one, because the affair never happens on the show. The tryst between Peter (played by former "Sex and the City" heartthrob Chris Noth) and Kalinda (Archie Panjabi, "Grease Monkeys") is indeed the reason that Alicia (the titular good wife, played by Julianna Margulies) kicks him out of the house in the second season, but she only finds out about it well after it happens.
Drive by eating: Andrew Zimmern puts his fate in the hands of the locals
Andrew Zimmern hosts "Andrew Zimmern's Driven by Food"
Websites, travel books, travel agents: they all have their own opinions on where to eat whenever you're visiting an unfamiliar city. Andrew Zimmern, though, has an even better source that he uses to find the best culinary spots in town: the locals.
New Releases for the week of August 14-20
The Angry Birds Movie
Red (Sudeikis) is a bit of an outcast. The bushy-eyebrowed bird has a temper problem, and after an outburst causes another bird's egg to hatch prematurely, he's ordered into anger management classes by the other birds that live on their peaceful, remote island. When a boat arrives full of pigs who claim to be peaceful explorers, Red is suspicious of their motives, but is quickly dismissed due to his rage issues. When the pigs, having befriended the birds, betray them and steal all of their eggs, Red must help the other birds channel their anger and rage in order to travel to the pigs' island and take their eggs back.
Directors: Clay Kaytis, Fergal Reilly. Stars: Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Bill Hader, Peter Dinklage, Sean Penn. 2016. 97 min. Animation.
God's Not Dead 2
While teaching her high school history class, Grace Wesley (Hart) answers a student's question about the teachings of Jesus, and what she says soon lands her in hot water. Accused of violating the rules of separation of church and state, Wesley finds herself in legal hot water when a non-believing defense attorney offers to take on her case. With the school board threatening to take the case all the way to the country's highest court, Wesley ends up in the middle of one of the nation's biggest court cases ever.
Director: Harold Cronk. Stars: Melissa Joan Hart, Pat Boone, Maria Canals-Barrera, Robin Givens. 2016. 102 min. Drama.
Sundown
Best friends and high school seniors Logan (Werkheiser) and Blake (Marquette) head to a Mexican resort for spring break, hoping to get in some time with their high school crushes. Instead, Logan ends up spending the night with a local girl that he meets at a club, and when he wakes up the next morning, his Rolex watch, which had belonged to his grandfather, is missing. Soon, the two boys are caught up in a battle with petty street thieves and a powerful gangster that may not only ruin their vacation, but also cost them their lives.
Director: Fernando Lebrija. Stars: Devon Werkheiser, Sean Marquette, Camilla Belle, Teri Hatcher. 2016. 103 min. Comedy.
Two thumbs up: 'Mr. Robot' continues to draw critical acclaim
Rami Malek and Christian Slater star in “Mr. Robot”
Never mind the modest ratings -- last summer’s new cyber-thriller was a critical hit, and it’s powering through its sophomore season with aplomb.
Bubblegum and paper clips: CBS's 'MacGyver' reboot has assembled its cast
Lucas Till stars in "MacGyver"
Bubblegum and paper clips: CBS's "MacGyver" reboot is piecing together its cast. The new iteration of the classic show had a good enough pilot to get itself ordered to series, but the cast and crew have been shaken up in preparation for the anticipated premiere, airing Friday, Sept. 23.
Dr. Ken, on ABC
Dana Lee guest stars as Ken's (Ken Jeong) dad, who shakes things up when he arrives for an impromptu stay in this rebroadcast. He takes on some chores that Ken hasn't gotten around to, such as buying and installing a much-needed dishwasher.
