Masterchef, on Fox
Tension mounts during the final round of auditions and the top 19 are revealed in "Masterchef." Things heat up even more as the remaining cooks compete in a lamb challenge before they face their first Mystery Box challenge.
Q: I love David Shatraw in "Titus" -- what else has he done? What is he doing now?
Once I realized you're asking about the mostly forgotten Fox sitcom that ran from 2000 to 2002, and not the much-better-known 1999 Shakespearean film adaptation of the same name, I was able to find out for you.
Of course, comedic supporting man David Shatraw would have been out of place opposite Anthony Hopkins in the gory adaptation of Shakespeare's tale of Rome at war. The working-stiff sitcom starring popular standup comic Christopher Titus was a much better fit for him.
Body of Proof, on ABC
Mark Valley and Dana Delaney bring viewers one last mystery to solve in this season finale. The closer boasts a number of special guest stars, including Kurtwood Smith.
The Bachelorette, on ABC
After a disappointing experience on "The Bachelor," Desiree Hartsock is ready to look for love again. This time, Desiree will call the shots as she meets 25 suitors eager to prove themselves worthy of her love.
Q: On "Game of Thrones," is the actress who plays Brienne actually as tall as they make her seem? I know there's a certain amount of special-effects work in fantasy, but I can't tell if she's real or not.
In a fantasy-genre story like "Game of Thrones," where fighting ability is a major factor in a person's apparent worth, it's not surprising that author George R.R. Martin put a lot of emphasis on size. But so did the casting agents: actress Gwendoline Christie is the real deal.
She stands at six-foot-three, and dedicated herself to a gruelling gym regimen to get in shape for the role -- boxing, yoga, kickboxing and, she says, lots of protein.
Q: On "Game of Thrones," is the actress who plays Brienne actually as tall as they make her seem? I know there's a certain amount of special-effects work in fantasy, but I can't tell if she's real or not.
In a fantasy-genre story like "Game of Thrones," where fighting ability is a major factor in a person's apparent worth, it's not surprising that author George R.R. Martin put a lot of emphasis on size. But so did the casting agents: actress Gwendoline Christie is the real deal.
She stands at six-foot-three, and dedicated herself to a grueling gym regimen to get in shape for the role -- boxing, yoga, kickboxing and, she says, lots of protein.
Wholesome television: Jeff Foxworthy brings viewers a sweet treat with 'The American Baking Competition'
Jeff Foxworthy hosts "The American Baking Competition"
Forget cake mixes and canned frosting, real bakers make their treats from scratch.
Mad Men, on AMC
A recurring dream torments Roger while Joan enjoys some time at the beach. The critically acclaimed drama premiered with its sixth season this April to more than three million viewers.
Late Laughs for the week of May 26 - June 01, 2013
The Tonight Show: Jay Leno
President Obama is in Mexico. He'll be on hand to celebrate Mexico's economic successes over the last few years. See, that's how it works now. If President Obama wants to celebrate an economic success, he actually has to leave the country!
New Releases for the week of May 26 - June 01
Dark Skies
The peaceful lives of Lacy and Daniel Barrett and their two sons, Sam and Jesse, are suddenly disrupted when disturbing happenings start taking place in their quiet suburban home. One night, Lacy wakes to find the back door wide open. She finds the fridge door has also been opened and the contents scattered across the kitchen floor. She and Daniel dismiss the event -- blaming the break-in on an animal -- but when Lacy wakes to find canned food stacked all over the floors and counters, she becomes increasingly concerned that the perpetrator of these bizarre break-ins is not an animal at all. Soon after, the Barretts begin to experience blackouts and weird trance-like states that can't be explained. Worried for her family's safety, Lacy begins a search for answers and is shocked to find cases of similar occurrences. As the strange events begin to escalate in frequency and violence, Lacy discovers that a dark force is out to get her family.
Director: Scott Stewart. Stars: Keri Russell, Josh Hamilton, Dakota Goyo, Kadan Rockett, J.K. Simmons. 2013. 97 min. Horror.
Lore
Shortly after the end of the Second World War, an SS officer and his wife (also a strong believer and supporter of the Nazi regime) disappear from their home in Germany when they are threatened by an imminent arrest by Allied troops. They leave behind their five children, who, with no other options, must find a way to their grandmother's home in the Husum Bay near Hamburg. Led by the eldest daughter, Lore, the destitute kids set off on a 500-mile journey north, where they encounter a variety of people with different beliefs — some more helpful than others. When they meet a young Jewish concentration camp survivor, Lore and her siblings are forced to come to terms with the truth of what their parents stood for, and must learn to trust the very people they had been taught to hate.
Director: Cate Shortland. Stars: Saskia Rosendahl, Nele Trebs, Kai-Peter Malina, Ursina Lardi, Hans-Jochen Wagner, Eva-Maria Hagen, André Frid, Mika Seidel. 2012. 109 min. Drama.