New Releases for the week of Sept. 16 - 22
The Cabin in the Woods
Five college students head out to a remote cabin for some rest and relaxation, but find murder and mayhem instead. Once the friends are trapped in the cabin, unseen technicians manipulate their surroundings and perceptions in an effort to elicit a particular chain of events. As the friends struggle to stay alive, they discover that the scenario they are being forced to enact may serve a dark, sinister purpose, and that the fate of all humanity may rest in their hands.
Director: Drew Goddard. Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Kristen Connolly, Anna Hutchison, Bradley Whitford. 2011. 95 minutes. Horror.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
A group of unconnected British retirees travel to India in hopes of leaving their various troubles behind. They quickly realize that their accommodations are not all the advertisement promised, but what the facilities lack in luxury, the quirky hotel owner makes up for in enthusiasm. The retirees explore their new surroundings, meet new people, and open their minds to new experiences. In so doing, each traveler rediscovers themselves and finds that their stay at the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel could change their lives.
Director: John Madden. Stars: Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson, Dev Patel. 2011. 124 min. Comedy.
Salvation Boulevard
When a beloved evangelical pastor accidentally shoots an atheist during a debate, the murder is set up to look like a suicide. Carl, a deadhead-turned-Christian, witnessed the shooting and is the only loose end left for the preacher's people to tie up. Now Carl must go on the run from his fellow parishioners, who will do anything to save their beloved pastor.
Director: George Ratliff. Stars: Jennifer Connelly, Greg Kinnear, Ciaran Hinds, Marisa Tomei, Pierce Brosnan, Ed Harris. 2011. 96 min. Comedy.
The Woman in the Fifth
Fleeing a scandal at home, college professor Tom Ricks goes to Paris to be closer to his estranged family. Desperate for money, Ricks takes a boring job working for a local crime boss. He also meets and embarks on a steamy affair with a beautiful and mysterious woman. When people around him begin to die, it seems that someone is targeting people who have wronged Ricks in some way. Someone in his life is not who they claim to be, and Ricks must unravel the mystery before the body count rises.
Director: Pawel Wawlikowski. Stars: Ethan Hawke, Kristin Scott Thomas, Joanna Kulig. 2011. 85 min. Thriller.
Farewell tour: Last season for 'No Reservations'
Anthony Bourdain in a scene from "No Reservations"
A new season of “Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations” is already up and running, having premiered on Labor Day. And if fans seem to be relishing every new episode, it’s likely because they know that the end is near.
Ready, set show: Contestants make a scene in 'Hot Set'
(left to right) “Hot Set” host Ben Mankiewicz with judges Curt Beech, Lilly Kilvert and Barry Robison
The Olympics may be over, but those with a thirst for competition have no shortage of TV options.
Recaps for the week of September 10 - 14
Michelle Stafford stars as Phyllis in “The Young and the Restless”
The Bold and the Beautiful
Tensions run high as Brooke and Ridge's wedding day arrives. Liam gets a surprise when he tries to prove to Hope that he hasn't been unfaithful. Bill takes it upon himself to invite Steffy to a family dinner and tries to rough Liam up a bit to make him more like a true Spencer. Meanwhile, Rick moves things along in his plan to get Hope and Thomas back together again, and is surprised when Ridge asks him to be the best man. On the wedding day, Rick gives Thomas permission to pursue Hope, who tries to stay positive during the joyous festivities. At the wedding reception, Thomas gives a toast that gets the guests thinking, while Bill enjoys the spat between Liam and Steffy. Caroline jumps to save her relationship with Thomas, who left the wedding to comfort Taylor.
Days of Our Lives
Melanie deliberates on Chad's marriage proposal and, after coming face to face with Nick, she finally accepts. Chad asks EJ to be his best man while Melanie asks Abigail and Gabi to be bridesmaids. Chad tries to get Gabi to back out of the wedding, but she threatens to tell Melanie that he knew about her involvement with Andrew but didn't tell her. EJ resigns as mayor to focus his time on getting Sami back, but she backs out of their date night after a passionate kiss from Rafe leaves her confused about her feelings. Meanwhile, Nicole asks Daniel to be the godfather of her baby and continues to warn Jennifer to stay away from him. Adrienne tells Sonny that Will has too much baggage and that he's not ready for a relationship, and Sonny tells her that Will rejected him. Will seeks out Sonny at the coffee house and they admit their feelings, but decide to take things slow.
General Hospital
Jason races to find out the truth about the baby, and Spinelli might be the one to help him find it. Just when everyone thinks they will be saved, Jerry cruelly plays out their false hope. John McBain struggles with a decision that could mean life or death in Port Charles. Influenced by the thought of an imminent death, Johnny considers telling Carly all of his secrets but he might be too late – she is tipped off about the secrets that are being kept. Molly and her sister ponder which men they will choose if they make it through their predicament alive. Olivia's hallucinations accurately foretell yet another incident. Sam bases his future decisions on Jason's actions.
The Young and the Restless
Rumours of Ronan and Phyllis's affair shocks everyone. An angry Summer confronts Phyllis about this, and just as Nick is returning, Phyllis lies and Summer storms off. Later, Ronan catches Summer trying to spike coffees with vodka. Paul is devastated after a hard drive found in Ricky's snow globe shows Ricky pointing the finger at Paul. During a dinner with Harmony and Neil, Sarge gets upset about Harmony's past. In Los Angeles, Victor opens up to Genevieve. Nikki calls Genevieve, but Genevieve left her phone with Victor, who later asks who Nikki is. Meanwhile, Victoria rehires Nick. Tucker must sign the documents protecting them from being fired, or else he’ll lose his cover. Sharon finds Daisy at Fairview and surprises her with news of Ricky's death. Together, they work to release themselves from the doctors' care.
The Bourne Identity, on TNT
Academy Award winner Matt Damon brings Robert Ludlum's best-selling spy thrillers to life as TNT presents a trilogy of "Bourne" films, beginning with "The Bourne Identity." "The Bourne Supremacy" and "The Bourne Ultimatum" follow.
Q: I was watching the MTV show "Teen Wolf" and saw that Jeff Davis credited as the writer. Is that the same Jeff Davis who writes for "Criminal Minds"? The shows seem so different.
He doesn't just write those shows, Jeff Davis created them.
"Criminal Minds" is a hugely popular and successful show, but one thing you can't really call it is "fun." That's what makes it so different from Davis's next creation, the also-popular, successful series "Teen Wolf."
While "Criminal Minds" is one of the bleakest, most sober shows on the dial, "Teen Wolf" is a teen-centric comedy-thriller based on a rather goofy '80s movie.
Primetime: What Would You Do?, on ABC
John Quinones and his covert team of actors find out how average people behave in provocative situations. Hidden cameras record the reactions of onlookers as performers face moral and legal dilemmas involving everything from abuse to theft.
Bob's Burgers, on Fox
Bob and Linda face another exciting day at the restaurant when a motorcycle gang visits to honor their fallen leader. Then, a bully tries to put Louise in her place by stealing her bunny ears
New directions: Fourth season of 'Glee' treads new ground
The cast of “Glee”
It's hard to say goodbye to your friends. For fans of Fox's hit show "Glee," the end of the series' third season was a bittersweet sendoff. The New Directions high school glee club sang its way to victory in the Nationals show choir competition, but the graduation ceremony soon after saw eight seniors move on to bigger and better things.
Glee, on Fox
Even though many of the New Directions pals have gone in new directions, the excitement returns in the season premiere. The show will feature more than one setting this season to keep an eye on some of the fans’ favorite characters.
