New Releases for the week of May 25 - 31
Endless Love
This romantic film captures a summer love between recently graduated students Jade (Wilde) -- a beautiful young girl who is attending Brown University in the fall -- and David (Pettyfer) -- an underprivileged boy who goes to great lengths to gain the acceptance of Jade's father, Hugh (Greenwood). As their love affair continues to blossom and Jade is closer and closer to departing for school, the relationship must overcome the obstacles created by Hugh as he tries to keep the two apart and convince Jade not to abandon her internship for romance.
Director: Shana Feste. Stars: Alex Pettyfer, Gabriella Wilde, Bruce Greenwood, Joely Richardson. 2014. 104 min. Romance.
Buttwhistle
Community college student Ogden Confer (Morgan) is having a hard time dealing with the sad loss of his good friend, Rose (Tipton). When the suicidal Beth (Rice) unexpectedly enters the picture, his world so recently filled with mourning is turned upside down when he prevents the mysterious young woman's suicide.
Director: Tenney Fairchild. Stars: Trevor Morgan, Elizabeth Rice, Analeigh Tipton, Thomas Jane. 2014. 93 min. Crime.
Independence Daysaster
When an extraterrestrial force attacks Earth, a small-town firefighter, a couple of straitlaced nerds, a mischievous scientist and a stranded president of the United States are put to the test. The ragtag group must step up and save the planet by activating the only technology that will help defeat the evil invaders.
Director: W.D. Hogan. Stars: Casey Dubois, Iain Belcher, Ryan Merriman, Andrea Brooks, Emily Holmes. 2013. 90 min. Sci-fi.
Tapped Out
A troubled teenager is sent to do community service at a rundown karate school. He soon finds himself on a vengeful path, set on avenging his family's deaths by entering an MMA tournament in order to compete against the man who killed his parents.
Director: Allan Ungar. Stars: Michael Biehn, Nick Bateman, Martin Kove, Krzysztof Soszynski, Cody Hackman, Anderson Silva, Lyoto Machida. 2014. 105 min. Action.
Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons
The safety of a village is in the hands of Tang Sanzang (Wen), a Buddhist who must conquer three demons while dealing with his developing feelings for fellow demon hunter and partner, Miss Duan (Shu).
Directors: Stephen Chow, Chi-kin Kwok. Stars: Zhang Wen, Qi Shu, Bo Huang. 2013. 110 min. Adventure.
TURN, on AMC
Don't miss a new episode of this thrilling historical drama. Anna (Heather Lind) goes against Abe's (Jamie Bell) wishes and puts herself and her friends and family in danger by seeking out enemy intelligence at an upper-class party hosted by renowned British spymaster John Andre (JJ Feild).
Master in the kitchen: Fox's smash hit 'MasterChef' returns
Chefs Graham Elliot and Gordon Ramsay with Joe Bastianich as seen in “MasterChef”
It really is the dream, isn't it? After spending years perfecting your culinary techniques and putting out meal after delicious meal onto the dining room table for family and friends, to finally be recognized as an amazing home cook -- a "master chef," if you will.
Late Laughs for the week of May 25 - May 31, 2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Jimmy Fallon
Donald Sterling was recorded telling his girlfriend not to hang out with black people after she posted a picture with Magic Johnson on Instagram. Sterling says he was misunderstood, he’s not sure when the recording was made and he just doesn’t want Magic Johnson at the games. Even Mel Gibson was like, “Just stop talking.”
Bad Teacher, on CBS
Meredith (Ari Graynor) has the father of her student, Bronwen (Grace Kaufman), in her sights. When Bronwen refuses to give Meredith permission to date her father, the teacher must get creative.
Recaps for the week of May 19 - 23
Eric Braeden and Michael Robinson as seen in “The Young and the Restless”
The Bold and the Beautiful
Bill and Brooke decide to get married. Ridge takes Brooke's ring from her when he finds out and tells her she will not marry Bill. Meanwhile, Quinn makes one last-ditch effort to seduce Bill, but he refuses due to his engagement to Brooke. Bill and Ridge get into a huge argument, but Brooke breaks it up and demands Ridge give her ring back. Katie tells Ridge to leave Brooke and Bill alone and takes steps to mend her relationship with her sister. The besieged couple decides to get married during an exotic journey, and Brooke and Bill bask in their happiness while on the jet to Dubai. After her failure with Bill, Quinn confides in Wyatt that she just wants to be loved. Hope becomes overwhelmed as both Liam and Wyatt step up their efforts to win her heart.
Days of Our Lives
Eric finally breaks the news to Marlena that he plans to marry Nicole, but when Sami finds out, she completely loses it. After getting an ultimatum from Daniel, Nicole comes up with an outrageous lie and presses Eric to quickly agree to her plan. Lucas finds himself in a sticky situation when Hope catches him in a lie. After Kate accuses him of shooting Nick, Lucas is cornered by Hope with some incriminating evidence and he makes a reluctant confession. Gabi makes a surprising request in relation to Arianna's custody agreement. EJ questions Kate's feelings for Stefano, and Sami reads her the riot act for letting Stefano back into her life. John accidentally pushes Brady closer to Theresa, while Jordan and Ben are concerned that their pasts will catch up with them.
General Hospital
Julian organizes a family dinner during which he makes a big announcement. All hell breaks loose in the aftermath of Julian's dinner, while Molly consoles TJ after he learns the truth. After engaging in a private conversation with Shawn, Jordan makes a big revelation to Anna. Later, TJ and Jordan have a heated confrontation. Luke goes to Alexis' place, but he has a secret agenda. Luke ends up in a sticky situation with Ned and later seeks revenge. Maxie is faced with a court order, while Kevin breaks some news to Lucy. Carly and Franco enlist the help of an old friend in their mission, and they uncover some damning information before deciding what their next moves will be.
The Young and the Restless
Victor confronts Jill and asks if she was behind his recent troubles with the FDA and later asks a stunned Noah to testify on his behalf. Lily is surprised when she finds out that Neil and Hilary are now dating. Kelly opens up to Jack about her past during a romantic picnic at the loft. Meanwhile, Tyler becomes concerned about how far Victor will go when Abby enlists his help with Mariah. Sharon seeks out Mariah in the hopes of getting to the bottom of the secret she knows but can't remember. Chelsea is astonished when Billy reveals that Chloe asked him to have another baby and then drugged him. Billy overhears Victor give Victoria his approval of her relationship with Stitch, so he lets Victor know that Stitch isn't who he claims to be. Summer meets Austin during production for Avery's show and the two bond quickly. Nikki is enraged when Ian Ward informs her that the charges against him have been dropped and that he wants to be friends. Excited by the idea of having a baby together, Paul and Christine share a romantic evening together.
Q: I saw part of a movie the other day with Michael Douglas playing the father of Ryan Reynolds. What can you tell me about it so I can find the whole thing?
I can tell you the name of it: "The In-Laws."
The film, released in 2003, was actually a remake of the 1979 classic of the same name. It's about a mild-mannered foot doctor (played by comedic great Albert Brooks in the remake) who, before his daughter's wedding, learns that her future father-in-law is somehow involved in an arms deal with a French smuggler. He, of course, becomes increasingly wrapped up in his in-laws' new, comically dangerous world.
Hannibal, on NBC
Hannibal (Mads Mikkelsen) gets ready to leave and believes that Will (Hugh Dancy) will be accompanying him. Will, meanwhile, puts his affairs in order and prepares to spring the trap he has set for the good doctor.
Last Comic Standing, on NBC
Acclaimed comedian J.B. Smoove hosts a new season of this hilarious reality show. After a four-year hiatus, the comic competition returns with Roseanne Barr and Keenen Ivory Wayans joining Russell Peters at the judges' table.
Modern Family, on ABC
Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) are starting to feel discouraged as wedding plans spiral out of control in this season finale. Meanwhile, Claire (Julie Bowen) is wearing thin physically, and guests begin to express their frustration.
