New Releases for the week of May 24 - 30
Cut Bank
Dwayne (Hemsworth) and his girlfriend Cassandra (Palmer) live in Cut Bank, Montana, the so-called "coldest spot in the nation." Life is dull and Dwayne would love nothing more than to be able to leave his hometown and his dreary life there for good, so when he witnesses a grisly crime, he tries to leverage it into a get-rich-quick scheme that will be his ticket out. Things begin to spiral out of control, though, when his accomplice gets unruly and fate seemingly conspires against him. Soon enough, the crafty local sheriff's (Malkovich) investigation starts getting a bit too close for Dwayne's comfort.
Director: Matt Shakman. Stars: Liam Hemsworth, Teresa Palmer, John Malkovich, Billy Bob Thornton. 2014. 93 min. Thriller.
Nightlight
After a teen takes his own life in Covington forest, five of his classmates venture into the forest for a night of ghost stories and fun. The forest, though, has a dark history of youth committing suicide within its lightless depths, and the group of teens are about to find out why. As night falls over the woods, they awaken the demonic presence that dwells there, and the unseen evil ushers in a night of abject terror and nightmares. With their deepest fears being seized upon by the forest's evil resident, it seems all but certain that Covington forest will claim five more youthful lives before the night is through.
Directors: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods. Stars: Shelby Young, Chloe Bridges, Carter Jenkins, Mitch Hewer, Taylor Murphy, Kyle Fain. 2015. 85 min. Horror.
Sword of Vengeance
After years of slavery and oppression, a Norman prince (Weber) returns to his homeland to seek revenge on the man who murdered his father -- his heartless uncle Durant (Roden). Along with another freed slave named Annabelle (Wallis), the prince befriends a group of exiled farmers, using them in a battle against Durant in his quest for vengeance. The fight proves to be brutal, and the farmers are murdered one by one, forcing the prince to decide whether he will sacrifice everything to fulfill his bloodlust.
Director: Jim Weedon. Stars: Stanley Weber, Annabelle Wallis, Karel Roden, Ed Skrein, Dave Legeno. 2015. 87 min. Action.
Recaps for the week of May 18 - 22
Christel Khalil stars in “The Young and the Restless”
The Bold and the Beautiful
An old friend of Maya's gives Ridge some important insight into her troubled past. Bill faces the backlash from his recent business decision, and later, he celebrates Spencer Publications' self-proclaimed success over Forrester Creations with Justin. Meanwhile, everyone at Forrester Creations tries to figure out a way to protect the company from the Spencer Publications attack, with Rick promising to do whatever it takes. Brooke takes it upon herself to protect Rick from further upset after she and Eric go over the negative impact they've had on him. Rick tries to fix a big mistake at Forrester Creations, but Ridge takes advantage of this and proposes to Eric that there be a change in power at the company, leading Rick to go on the defensive. An emotional Maya makes a radical decision concerning her personal and professional life. Nicole confronts Wyatt in an effort to find out more information on Maya.
Days of Our Lives
JJ conspires to trap Eve, and Eve later gets an awful surprise. As Nicole begins piecing together Serena's secret, Serena attempts to get Eric out of Salem. When he returns home, Will is greeted by an unbelievable sight and manipulates a situation with Sonny and Paul. JJ tries to set up a surprise for Paige, but later, their relationship implodes in a big way. Meanwhile, Jennifer struggles with keeping some secrets, and Paul lays into John about his father's past. Suspicious of Stefano's true intentions, Chad begins to question him. Theresa receives some unexpected news from Kimberly, and elsewhere, Adrienne is upset after overhearing Justin on the phone. Melanie is on the receiving end of a proposal from Brady.
General Hospital
After a shooting in Port Charles, the question remains about who is caught in the crossfire. Olivia passes along some upsetting news, and later, she lays out her plans to Dante. Sloane helps out Anna, who soon asks him for a favor, and then Sloane is approached by Jake who tells him he wants out. Jordan finally comes clean to TJ. A heated argument occurs between Morgan and Kiki, and Nina gets insulted by Franco. Elsewhere, Michael and Sabrina become close, and Alexis provides Julian with comfort. A strange new visitor shows up mysteriously in Port Charles.
The Young and the Restless
Jack's imposter has a terrible nightmare in which Victor makes an appearance. Phyllis, who was recording him with her cellphone, then takes the footage to Victor, who contemplates calling off the merger. It's Paul's birthday, so Christine stops by with a surprise cupcake and the two reminisce about their celebrations for his last birthday. As Kevin hacks into the FBI's database, Mariah swings by the station to visit him, catching him in the act. Nikki is tempted to start drinking after Neil and Victor get into an argument at the GCAC. Fen sticks up for Lauren when he comes home and confronts Michael. Joe questions whether or not Avery is at rehab with him for the right reasons, and later, Phyllis tells Avery that she doesn't trust Joe in the slightest. Nick receives some devastating news from Sage when she tells him she won't move in with him. A battle rages between Victoria and Gabriel, and Chelsea is caught in the middle of it. Kelly leaves Jack alone in his room at the island shack with his ankle restraint undone as a test. Someone is following Summer and Kyle.
School's in session: Fox revives hilarious quiz show 'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?'
Jeff Foxworthy hosts “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?”
Children are often told that adults know best, but time takes its toll on our minds. Fox is determined to prove that, sometimes, kids really do know better, especially if we've been out of elementary school for a while.
Madam Secretary, on CBS
A hostile reporter confronts Elizabeth (Téa Leoni), threatening to publish some highly confidential documents in this rebroadcast. Elsewhere, Henry (Tim Daly) has to contend with a testy international negotiation with Pakistan.
Q: The last episode of season 5 of "Justified" ended with a female singer doing a song that was done again by a male singer at the end of season 6. Who was the singer, and is the song available on CD?
The version of "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive" that ended season 5 was by the Ruby Friedman Orchestra. The good news is it is available on their album "Songs of the Demimonde." The bad news is that the album's not available on CD.
So far, the album -- technically more of an EP, since its seven songs clock in at only 28 minutes in total -- is only available digitally, on iTunes, Spotify and elsewhere.
Undercover Boss, on CBS
Rick Forman, the founder and CEO of Forman Mills, dons a convincing disguise to go deep undercover in this rebroadcast. While learning the ropes in a few of his clothing outlets, Forman discovers defects within his company.
Lost in Transmission, on History
A 1964 Ford F100 has been at the mercy of the elements for four years, but that doesn't deter Rutledge and George. Cameras capture the action as the car fanatics attempt to transform the bug-infested vehicle into a sweet ride.
Masterchef, on Fox
After an exhaustive cross-country search, 40 of the most talented chefs in America travel to Los Angeles to compete for a coveted apron in this season premiere. Renowned pastry chef Christina Tosi joins chefs Gordon Ramsay and Graham Elliot as judges.
Q: When is "Project Runway" coming back, with Tim Gunn?
Lifetime hasn't announced an official return date yet, but it's definitely coming.
If you were a gambler, the smart money would be on July. Though it has jumped around Lifetime's schedule a bit, seven of the show's 13 seasons so far have premiered in July, including the previous two (note that this only includes the original "Project Runway," not "Project Runway All Stars," which is generally a fall show). Indeed, there hasn't been a summer without "Project Runway" since 2007.
The Voice, on NBC
The finalists take the stage one last time in this special two-hour season finale. This season’s celebrity mentors Christina Aguilera, Pharrell Williams, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton have guided the vocalists through the competition for a lucrative recording contract.
