Grimm, on NBC
When Nick investigates a series of violent assaults around Portland, he turns to Moe and Rosalee for help battling the "undead." Eric is in town on family business, while Stefania and Frau Perch battle.
The Goodwin Games, on Fox
When three siblings return home after their dad's death, they discover they could inherit a fortune if they adhere to their late father's wishes. Surgeon Henry, mean girl Chloe and guitarist Jimmy must complete a series of challenges.
Q: Watching "Bates Motel" on A&E, I'm reminded of something: Didn't they try to turn "Psycho" into a TV series before?
They (being NBC) did, using the same name and everything, but the results weren't nearly as successful.
The "Bates Motel" that airs on A&E and was recently renewed for a second season has been a hit with critics and pulled in millions of viewers for the cable network.
The "Bates Motel" that aired on NBC in the summer of 1987, on the other hand, only aired once, and a "USA Today" review said "this could be the worst thing you see on TV all year."
New Releases for the week of May 19 - 25
The Last Stand
When powerful and dangerous drug lord Gabriel Cortez makes a daring escape from the courthouse, he heads straight for Mexican border town Sommerton Junction. Former LAPD officer Ray Owens heads up an inexperienced and inept team of deputies who police the town. Though reluctant to get involved, Owens braces his staff for a faceoff with Cortez and his henchmen, who have left a trail of casualties in their wake.
Director: Jee-woon Kim. Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Forest Whitaker, Johnny Knoxville, Peter Stormare, Luis Guzmán. 2013. 107 min. Action.
Beautiful Creatures
Ethan dreams of escaping his southern small-town existence until he meets Lena, a mysterious new girl who the townspeople believe comes from a family of devil worshippers. Despite her uncle's attempts to keep the young couple apart, Lena grows closer to Ethan, and together they begin to uncover dark secrets about their families and the town's history.
Director: Richard LaGravenese. Stars: Alden Ehrenreich, Alice Englert, Viola Davis, Emmy Rossum, Emma Thompson. 2013. 124 min. Fantasy.
Parker
After being double-crossed and left for dead by his crew, professional thief Parker – who abides by an unusual code of ethics – sets out for revenge against the men who wronged him. With the help of a recently divorced real-estate agent with ties to his former team, Parker plots to hijack the gang's latest heist.
Director: Taylor Hackford. Stars: Jason Statham, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Chiklis, Nick Nolte, Emma Booth. 2013. 118 min. Action.
Side Effects
After her husband is released from prison, where he served a four-year sentence, Emily Taylor begins to suffer from severe depression and attempts to take her own life. She is assigned to psychiatrist Jonathan Banks, who prescribes a new experimental drug – Ablixa. Emily's state seems to be ameliorating, despite occasional sleepwalking episodes, until one night her behavior takes an unexpected and violent turn.
Director: Steven Soderbergh. Stars: Rooney Mara, Channing Tatum, Jude Law, Catherine Zeta-Jones. 2013. 106 min. Thriller.
Stand Up Guys
Doc has been ordered to kill his old friend and partner Val, who has just been released from prison after serving a 28-year sentence. Before carrying out his assignment, Doc decides to get the aging gang back together for one last hurrah.
Director: Fisher Stevens. Stars: Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, Alan Arkin, Julianna Marguiles. 2012. 95 min. Comedy.
Hader's 'Essentials': Family friendly films returning to TCM
Bill Hader hosts TCM Essentials Jr. Summer Showcase
Hader's 'Essentials': A summer Sunday tradition is on its way back to TV, a move that'll be a delight to parents.
Late Laughs for the week of May 19 - May 25, 2013
The Tonight Show: Jay Leno
The United States Treasury announced that they will put into circulation a newly designed $100 bill in October. Of course, by that time, it should be worth about 50 bucks, but that's OK. Do we really need a newly designed $100 bill? Hey, in this economy, most people don't even remember what the old one looked like!
Celebrity Apprentice, on NBC
It's down to the wire for the finalists, who have one last chance to impress Donald Trump and his boardroom advisors in this two-hour season finale. Trump will choose the very first all-star celebrity winner.
Cops, on Fox
Cameras tag along as officers from the Sacramento Police Department apprehend a suspect and find methamphetamines in an action-packed episod. They also respond to a call from a woman who complains that someone stole two marijuana plants from her yard.
Q: I was watching "Django Unchained" the other day and thought I recognized the guy who played Butch. Who was he?
That was James Remar, and there's a large number of reasons why you might recognize him.
He's been a supporting actor in TV and film for 35 years, having debuted in the forgotten 1978 film "On the Yard."
These days people know him best as Dexter's adoptive father, Harry, on the long-running Showtime hit "Dexter."
On film it's hard to say what his biggest role has been -- he's played an assortment of cops and bad guys in 67 different films so far.
Undercover Boss, on CBS
Enjoy a look back at some of the most memorable employees from the past four editions in this season finale. The employees talk about how their experience on the show changed their lives.
