Ditching the persona: Stephen Colbert takes 'Late Show' stage as his authentic self
Stephen Colbert hosts “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert”
Food Fighters, on NBC
Another evening of delicious competition kicks off as a gifted home cook matches kitchen skills with professional chefs. In the final round, the contestant faces off against a celebrity chef for the chance to win up to $100,000.
'Longmire' resurrected: Netflix breathes new life into the popular crime drama
Robert Taylor stars in “Longmire”
Celebrity Wife Swap, on ABC
The families of actor Robert Carradine and former NFL player Terrell Owens learn about each other's lives in this season finale. In this popular reality TV series, cameras follow celebrities as they spend time with another star's family.
Zoo, on CBS
While animals around the world attack humans and exhibit unusual behaviour, American zoologist Jackson Oz (James Wolk) tries to figure out what's going on in this new episode. The top-rated summer drama also stars Kristen Connolly and Billy Burke.
Running Wild With Bear Grylls, on NBC
A celebrity learns survival skills while spending time in the wilderness with famed survivalist and former SAS member Bear Grylls. The stars push themselves to the limit on a 48-hour adventure in a remote location.
Late Laughs for the week of August 30 - September 5, 2015
The Late Late Show with James Corden: James Corden
Stephen Hawking, Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak were a part of a group of scientists that issued a warning to all of humanity that recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence will one day lead to killer robots. Just to be clear, when I say killer robots, I don't mean "killer robots, dude." I mean robots that will kill you!
First, the robots take all the auto industry jobs. Now, they're putting good, honest, hard-working assassins out of work. Where does it end?
Fear the Walking Dead, on AMC
Madison (Kim Dickens) tries to stop Nick (Frank Dillane) from experiencing crippling withdrawal in this new episode. At the same time, Travis (Cliff Curtis) sets out to find his son, Chris (Lorenzo James Henrie), before Los Angeles falls.
New Releases for the week of August 30 - September 5
Mad Max: Fury Road
A high-speed vehicle chase across a broken, dystopian landscape sets the backdrop for this fourth film in the Mad Max franchise. Years after a nuclear holocaust wiped out most of civilization, the remnants of humanity cling to life where they can. When Max (Hardy) is captured by the minions of tyrannical leader Immortan Joe (Keays-Byrne), it looks like his days of freedom are over. As a universal blood donor, he's too valuable to kill, so he's kept as a prisoner. When the trusted Imperator Furiosa (Theron) is sent to lead a convoy to collect gasoline from a nearby settlement, Max is taken along to keep the sickly Nux (Hoult) alive with his blood. Shortly after their departure, though, Immortan Joe discovers that Furiosa has smuggled out his five wives and intends to take them somewhere they'll be safe and free from his tyranny. A high-stakes vehicle chase across the shattered desert wasteland ensues, with Max and Furiosa ultimately setting aside their distrust and differences to do everything in their power to keep ahead of Immortan Joe's mad army, and to keep the young women in their care safe.
Director: George Miller. Stars: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Hugh Keays-Byrne. 2015. 120 min. Action.
I'll See You in My Dreams
Themes of aging and the changes that it brings to life are at the forefront of this dramedy. Carol Petersen (Danner) is a retired songstress and widow who feels like her life is falling apart after the death of her beloved dog. The daily activities that used to bring her joy, such as playing bridge with her friends or gardening, now seem empty and hollow. Luckily, her friends are supportive, and at their urging she strikes up a friendship with her pool boy (Starr), reconnects with her estranged daughter (Akerman) and even begins pursuing an exciting new love interest (Elliott).
Director: Brett Haley. Stars: Blythe Danner, Martin Starr, Malin Akerman, Sam Elliott, Rhea Perlman, June Squibb. 2015. 92 min. Comedy.
New Releases for the week of August 30 - September 5
Mad Max: Fury Road
Years after a nuclear holocaust wiped out most of civilization, Max (Hardy) is captured by the minions of tyrannical leader Immortan Joe (Keays-Byrne), and it looks like his days of freedom are over. As a universal blood donor, he's too valuable to kill, so he's kept as a prisoner. When the trusted Imperator Furiosa (Theron) is sent to lead a convoy to collect gasoline from a nearby settlement, Max is taken along to keep the sickly Nux (Hoult) alive with his blood. Shortly after their departure, though, Immortan Joe discovers that Furiosa has smuggled out his five wives and intends to take them somewhere they'll be safe and free from his tyranny. A high-stakes vehicle chase across the shattered desert wasteland ensues, with Max and Furiosa ultimately setting aside their distrust and differences to do everything in their power to keep ahead of Immortan Joe's mad army, and to protect the young women in their care.
Director: George Miller. Stars: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Hugh Keays-Byrne. 2015. 120 min. Action.
I'll See You in My Dreams
Themes of aging and the changes that it brings to life are at the forefront of this dramedy. Carol Petersen (Danner) is a retired songstress and widow who feels like her life is falling apart after the death of her beloved dog. The daily activities that used to bring her joy, such as playing bridge with her friends or gardening, now seem empty and hollow. Luckily, her friends are supportive, and at their urging she strikes up a friendship with her pool boy (Starr), reconnects with her estranged daughter (Akerman) and even begins pursuing an exciting new love interest (Elliott).
Director: Brett Haley. Stars: Blythe Danner, Martin Starr, Malin Akerman, Sam Elliott, Rhea Perlman, June Squibb. 2015. 92 min. Comedy.
Broken Horses
After years away from his family following the death of his father, concert-level violinist Jacob Heckum (Yelchin) returns to his small hometown at the urging of his impressionable older brother, Buddy (Marquette), who has fallen in with a dangerous drug gang. Jacob vows to save his brother, at the risk of angering the gang's ruthless boss, Julius Hench (D'Onofrio).
Director: Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Stars: Anton Yelchin, Chris Marquette, Vincent D'Onofrio, María Valverde, Thomas Jane, Sean Patrick Flanery. 2015. 101 min. Drama.