Gone but not forgotten: J.R.'s legacy lives on in 'Dallas'
(left to right) Jordana Brewster, Jesse Metcalfe, Patrick Duffy, Josh Henderson and Larry Hagman in "Dallas"
As the saying goes, everything's bigger in Texas, and Texas-sized drama is headed to prime time once again.
CSI: NY, on CBS
When a friend of Mac's is killed in a blaze, the team investigates in a special rebroadcast of the season premiere. The CSIs soon find evidence of a technique used by a recently paroled arsonist, played by guest star Rob Morrow.
Stiles back in style: Talented actress stars in Hallmark TV movie
Julia Stiles, Donna Sorbello, David Walton and Camryn Manheim in "The Makeover"
Last Resort, on ABC
The USS Colorado’s crew has one last adventure in the series finale. The episode, titled “Controlled Flight Into Terrain,” is the last chance fans have to catch the military drama, which is not scheduled to return next season.
Criminal Minds, on CBS
When victims are discovered in the Mission District, the BAU team travels to San Francisco to investigate. Meanwhile, Reid stays behind to deal with a loss in his personal life. Jamie Luner makes a special guest appearance as art gallery owner Madison Riley.
Q: I just saw the historical movie "Hyde Park on Hudson" and thought I recognized the woman who played Eleanor Roosevelt. The credits said her name is Olivia Williams, but I don't know what else she's been in.
Olivia Williams more or less burst onto the film scene in the late '90s with a couple of major turns in critically acclaimed films, but never quite made the transition to superstardom that she seemed poised to do.
The Taste, on ABC
Four food experts put professional chefs and home cooks to the ultimate culinary test in the two-hour premiere. In this series, Nigella Lawson, Anthony Bourdain, Ludo Lefebvre and Brian Malarkey each mentor a team and then judge their dishes in a blind taste test before sending someone packing.
Q: I recently watched Jim Carrey's live-action version of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," and I was wondering about the breed of the dog who played Max.
Though Dr. Seuss's Christmas tale has cheered people for decades, the most heartwarming story to come out of the 2000 live-action version of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" may be that of Kelley the dog, who played the Grinch's overworked and under-appreciated companion, Max.
Being Human, on Syfy
Josh contemplates the next step in his relationship with Nora, while she encounters an old foe bent on revenge. Meanwhile, Aidan gets reacquainted with someone from his past as he searches for blood, and Sally flirts with Trent (guest star John Bregar).
New Releases for the week of February 10 - 16
The Man With the Iron Fists
In 19th-century China, the clans of Jungle Village are constantly at war. When a shipment of gold is hijacked and Gold Lion, the leader of the Lion Clan, is assassinated, numerous contenders are pulled into an elaborate dance of life and death. As the son of Gold Lion sets out to avenge his father’s murder, the town blacksmith works to free his love from bondage. Their paths will cross, changing the village and the course of their lives forever.
Director: RZA. Stars: RZA, Russell Crowe, Lucy Liu, Rick Yune, Jamie Chung. 2012. 95 min. Action.
The Sessions
For a man confined to an iron lung, Mark O’Brien is very optimistic. Deciding it’s time for him to lose his virginity, Mark seeks the help of a priest and a sex therapist in hopes that they will be able to help him make his dream a reality.
Director: Ben Lewin. Stars: John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, Adam Arkin, Rhea Perlman. 2012. 95 min. Drama.
Robot & Frank
Frank is an ex-con, an aging thief whose mind is slowly deteriorating. His son Hunter, tired of the weekly visits and constant care his father requires, purchases a robot to be Frank’s constant companion and to provide him with the care he needs. Realizing the robot has no sense of legality, Frank and his new friend have some questionable adventures. When their actions catch the attention of the local police, Frank faces the prospect of wiping his robot’s memory, even as his own memory fades.
Director: Jake Schreier. Stars: Peter Sarsgaard, Frank Langella, Susan Sarandon, James Marsden, Liv Tyler, Jeremy Strong. 2012. 89 min. Comedy.
Silent Hill: Revelation
The saga of Silent Hill continues as Rose De Silva and her daughter, Heather, remain trapped in the alternate dimension. Though Rose manages to free her daughter from the horror of Silent Hill and send her back to her father, she herself remains trapped there indefinitely. Years later, Heather and her father are suddenly pulled back into the alternate reality. Attacked and haunted at every turn, Heather must face startling foes and make difficult decisions if she is to make it out of this town alive. Again.
Director: Michael J. Bassett. Stars: Adelaide Clemens, Kit Harrington, Sean Bean, Carrie-Anne Moss, Malcolm McDowell. 2012. 94 min. Horror.