Sleepy Hollow, on Fox
Abbie (Nicole Beharie) and Ichabod (Tom Mison) discover a surprising spirit is involved in a series of mysterious suicides at Tarrytown Psych in this new episode. Abbie's sister, Jenny (Lyndie Greenwood), a former Tarrytown patient, also offers to help.
Q: Why is it that the directors and producers of movies think that they have to use the f-word in their movies? We went to see "The Judge" with Downey and Duvall, and the movie in itself was pretty good, but the filthy talk ruined it for us.
Unfortunately, there's no one answer for why producers put profane language into their films -- it's part stylistic decision, part marketing decision, part artistic decision (which is extra impossible to explain) -- but some do say it's getting worse.
Among the "some" are Harvard researchers, who identified a phenomenon they called "ratings creep," whereby the content of films in each MPAA ratings category seems to get more adult over time.
Unlawful law: Viola Davis headlines a diverse cast in ABC's hit new drama
Viola Davis stars in “How to Get Away With Murder”
New Releases for the week of November 16 - 22
If I Stay
Talented young musician Mia Hall (Moretz) has a bright future. She’s set her sights on Juilliard, and, at just 17, she may have found the love of her life (Blackley). Everything changes when a car accident kills her family and leaves her in a coma from which she might not awaken. In an out-of-body experience, she looks back on her life and watches her loved ones visit at the hospital as she struggles with the decision to either fight for survival and wake up an orphan or stop fighting altogether.
Director: R.J. Cutler. Stars: Chloë Grace Moretz, Jamie Blackley, Mireille Enos, Joshua Leonard, Liana Liberato, Stacy Keach, Gabrielle Rose. 2014. 107 min. Drama.
22 Jump Street
Officers Morton Schmidt (Hill) and Greg Jenko (Tatum) are recruited to go undercover as students at the local college in order to take down a secret drug ring. Their partnership begins to be challenged, however, as the two fall into their respective cliques and niches: Schmidt in the bohemian art major scene and Jenko on the football team.
Directors: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller. Stars: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube, Nick Offerman, Dave Franco, Peter Stormare, Wyatt Russell, Amber Stevens, Jillian Bell. 2014. 112 min. Comedy.
Reclaim
Steven (Phillippe) and Shannon (Lefevre) are thrilled to become new parents to Nina (Roy), a young Haitian girl whom they’ve adopted at great expense. Their happiness is cut short, however, when Nina goes missing abroad. As they search for their daughter, the couple uncovers a dangerous underground scam being run by the adoption agency in which they’d put their trust.
Director: Alan White. Stars: Ryan Phillippe, Briana Roy, Rachelle Lefevre, John Cusack, Jacki Weaver, Luis Guzmán. 2014. 96 min. Drama.
The Wind Rises
Unable to become a pilot due to his poor eyesight, Jirô (Gordon-Levitt) joins a major Japanese engineering company and becomes one of the world's leading airplane designers. The story follows Jirô's life and major experiences, including his role designing fighter planes when Japan entered the Second World War.
Director: Hayao Miyazaki. Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Martin Short, Stanley Tucci, Mandy Patinkin, Elijah Wood, Mae Whitman. 2013. 126 min. Animation.
Late Laughs for the week of November 16 - 22, 2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Jimmy Fallon
This whole Ebola scare still has everyone on edge. And yesterday, the CDC tried to calm people down by saying that you cannot get Ebola by sitting next to someone on public transportation, but you could give it to someone. In simpler terms, don't worry, but you know, worry.
An ax to grind: Lizzie Borden is back in new Lifetime miniseries
Christina Ricci reprises her titular role in “Lizzie Borden: The Fall River Chronicles”
An ax to grind: Lifetime loves Lizzie. After "Lizzie Borden Took an Ax" premiered to 4.4 million viewers back in January, the A E Networks cabler is bringing the ax-swinging Sunday school teacher back to prime time in a six-hour miniseries set to air in 2015.
A slice of 'Life': Vivian Howard blends food, family and community on PBS
Vivian Howard as seen in “A Chef’s Life”
If you're like me and really like food, the array of cooking shows on TV these days is a little slice of heaven. There's something to satiate everyone's desires, be it a culinary competition, a talk-based program or a lesson-based show.
Once Upon a Time, on ABC
The Snow Queen (Elizabeth Mitchell) takes drastic measures when her plan to come between Anna (Elizabeth Lail) and Elsa (Georgina Haig) fails in a special two-hour edition. Meanwhile, Regina (Lana Parrilla) searches for the storybook author and Emma (Jennifer Morrison) worries she’ll hurt her loved ones.
Recaps for the week of November 10 - 14
Kelly Monaco stars in “General Hospital”
The Bold and the Beautiful
Ivy suggests that Hope get over her lingering feelings for Liam because he is moving on with his life. At the same time, Wyatt helps his brother focus his attention squarely on Ivy and advises him to take the relationship to the next level. Hope and Ivy pose for a glamorous photo shoot in Amsterdam, but Hope is quickly consumed with jealousy upon witnessing the chemistry between Ivy and Liam, and the women try to out-model one another during the latter half of the shoot. Later, Liam and Ivy enjoy a romantic boat ride while taking in the sights. Bill is amused by Quinn's news that she and Deacon are now a couple. Meanwhile, Maya enjoys the perks of dating the CEO of Forrester. Ridge listens to Pam's advice on how to get back on Katie's good side. Later, Ridge jumps in to defend Caroline when he sees Rick mistreat her.
Days of Our Lives
Clyde dares Jordan to go ahead and shoot him. Abigail and Ben have a fight about Chad, but Abigail soon tries to mend fences and Ben comes to realize that Chad's offer comes with strings attached. Emotions run high as John and Marlena share a tearful goodbye -- for now. Violence nearly erupts when Rafe spies Chad kissing Jordan. When Brady doesn't quite believe Theresa’s jaw-dropping news, she sets out to prove the truth of her claim. Answers soon come to light and Theresa's world is flipped upside down. Aiden and Hope finally make love after he comes clean about his past. When his secret is threatened with exposure, a guilt-ridden JJ confides in Daniel. Meanwhile, Paige has questions for Eve about her connection to Daniel. Later, Daniel hits a roadblock as he prepares to perform surgery on Paul.
General Hospital
Jake agrees to the proposition put forth to him by Elizabeth. Recent circumstances drive Ava to hysterics, while Michael struggles with making a difficult decision. Franco engages Bobbie in a cryptic conversation. Carly makes a disturbing discovery regarding her reality and is soon sidelined. Meanwhile, Franco has conflicting feelings about his next move. A potential trap awaits Nathan and Dante. Kiki lets loose some information and is later met with a shocking encounter. Nina's delusional state worsens. Shawn and Jordan finally come to a decision, while Nikolas and Britt receive an unexpected guest. Sonny laments the loss he's suffered, while Elizabeth thinks she can reignite Jake's memory.
The Young and the Restless
Grace Turner makes her return to Genoa City and visits with Sharon, while Nick tries to figure out his next move during a conversation with Nikki. Phyllis searches for Jack at Jabot and discovers vital information in his office. After a discreet meeting with Kelly, Jack comes home to find Phyllis wanting an engagement party. Being presumed dead, Adam conducts secret surveillance on Chelsea and Connor and gets upset when she talks about Billy moving in. Later, Chelsea uncovers the hidden camera in Connor's room and works to find out who put it there. Nikki spills to Victoria what she overheard Stitch confess to Maureen. When Victoria runs out to get answers from Stitch, her evening takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Devon gets a panicked call from Hilary who is worried someone has found out about their affair. Kevin encourages Michael to let Lauren in on what he's going through. Avery grills Joe about his true motivations and demands he swear his business venture isn't part of a vendetta against Dylan.
Northpole, on Hallmark Channel
A boy (Max Charles) and his mom (Tiffani Thiessen) try to recapture the magic of the holiday season in this premiere movie. With people everywhere too busy to enjoy festive time together, the holiday happiness that powers Santa’s (Robert Wagner) village is fading.
