New Releases for the week of March 22 - 28
1917
On April 6, 1917, a German army retreat on France's Western Front is actually an ambush waiting to happen. With communications disabled and no way to quickly relay the information, lance corporals William Schofield (MacKay) and Thomas Blake (Chapman) are asked to carry the message of the imminent attack to the targeted battalion. The two soldiers begin a race against time, crossing enemy territory, facing risks and scattered Germans, in an attempt to warn the regiment before 1,600 men unwittingly march right into the enemy's hands.
Director: Sam Mendes. Stars: George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Mark Strong, Andrew Scott, Richard Madden, Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Mays, Adrian Scarborough, Jamie Parker. 2019. 119 mins. Drama.
The Song of Names
In a story that spans half a lifetime, Martin (Roth) searches for his adopted Polish brother, Dovidl (Owen), a violin virtuoso who disappeared as a young man before performing solo at a London concert. The two were close as children, leaving a young Martin baffled as to where and why his brother might have vanished without a trace. Decades later, as the conflict that brought them together fades and European attitudes and ethics change, Martin meets a violinist exhibiting a style too similar to Dovidl's to be a coincidence.
Director: François Girard. Stars: Clive Owen, Tim Roth, Saul Rubinek, Jonah Hauer-King, Catherine McCormack, Eddie Izzard, Gerran Howell. 2019. 113 mins. Drama.
Clemency
Prison warden Bernadine Williams (Woodard) executes death row inmates as part of her job. The morbid nature of this task elicits disapproval from everyone she knows, including lawyers and reporters -- even her own husband. She keeps her composure through it all, but when a client applying for clemency is placed on death row, she struggles to keep it together for the hardest execution of her career.
Director: Chinonye Chukwu. Stars: Alfre Woodard, Aldis Hodge, Richard Schiff, Wendell Pierce, LaMonica Garrett, Vernee Watson, Michael O'Neill, Danielle Brooks, Dennis Haskins. 2019. 112 mins. Drama.
Into the Murphy-verse: Macaulay Culkin added to 'AHS' cast
Macaulay Culkin joins the cast of "American Horror Story"
Recaps for the week of March 16 - 20
Eric Braeden as seen in "The Young and the Restless"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Steffy tells Brooke and Ridge about the part she played in Thomas's manipulation. Douglas sweetly sets up a surprise for Hope, Liam and Beth. Brooke and Ridge reunite with a night of passion, and Liam and Hope celebrate the reunification of their family with Douglas's help. Quinn is interested when Shauna says she knows a secret that could affect Ridge. Sally tries not to answer any of Wyatt's questions and ignores texts from Dr. Escobar.
Days of our Lives
Nicole can't believe what's happening when she realizes that Mackenzie might be the child of Brady and Kristen. Sarah gets a proposal. Evan makes plans as he tries to find a way to keep David. Kristen is questioned by John, who is trying to find out about Stefano. Clyde is surprised when he learns Evan's real name. Ciara gives Ben some bad news. Gina begs Rolf to save her. Hope finds out that it was Rolf who turned her into Princess Gina, and she's shocked. Clyde tells Ben that he was at least partly responsible for Jordan meeting Evan. Jennifer and Kayla give Hope some devastating news. Stefano tells Chad to pull together a family reunion. Victor is warned that Nicole is on to him. Kristen and Brady take comfort in one another and talk about Rachel. Nicole picks a fight. Hope tries to talk Kayla into telling her what damage she caused as Gina. Stefano begins to get somewhere with Marlena. Kate and Gabi are attacked by Chad.
General Hospital
Sonny refuses to break his word. Jason is alert and ready for anything. Julian feels relieved. Alexis tries to steer the conversation in a different direction. Jason is unsure, and Jordan tells Sam he should back off. Trina plays the blame game. Maxie and Lulu get in each other's faces. Jordan feels the pressure. Brando is concerned. Anna thinks Jason is at fault. Spinelli gets some advice he didn't ask for. Lulu and Brook Lynn have it out. Lucy presents an intriguing proposal. Valentin considers what he should do next.
The Young and the Restless
Devon and Elena realize that Jared's grandfather has died. Nate and Devon try to help Jared by giving him advice on how to move forward after his loss. Amanda thinks that, though they mean well, they might be overwhelming poor Jared. While everyone is talking, Jared leaves the Coffeehouse. The rest of them search, but can't find him. While searching, Nate and Amanda discuss their childhoods in foster homes, and make a real connection. Phyllis is angry that Chance and Abby broke into her room, and she barges into Chance's suite. Phyllis implies that she'll release another recording of the conversation Chance and Adam had in Vegas. Mariah apologizes to Tessa while they're on the private jet. She admits that she hadn't told Tessa she lost her job, and spills the beans about Sharon's breast cancer. She asks Tessa for another chance. Over at Sharon's house, Nikki asks Sharon to try to help Victoria deal with the aftermath of her stabbing. Sharon agrees to consider it. Chance tells Jill about Colin laundering the money he got from Devon, and tells her that her own accounts may have been used to launder it. Chase later tells Abby that he needs to find Colin, and Abby insists on accompanying him.
Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back, on Fox
Gordon Ramsay and his crew arrive in a high-tech mobile kitchen to help a restaurant owner in New Jersey stay afloat in this rebroadcast. The team has mere hours to create new menus and transform the space into something more profitable.
The Blacklist, on NBC
When an art forger ruins Red's (James Spader) plan to sell stolen pieces, he uses the Task Force to track him down in this new episode. Elsewhere, Ressler (Diego Klattenhoff) becomes a confidant for Liz (Megan Boone). Laila Robins also stars.
Q: What has Peter Capaldi been doing since he left "Doctor Who?"
He's been embodying the old British adage, "A change is as good as a rest."
Peter Capaldi has taken on a number of pretty sizable roles since giving up the mantle of The Doctor, and it's only been a bit over two years. The roles have all been literary, in one way or another, as is often the case for actors with high profiles who can pick and choose what they appear in.
Good to be bad: NBC's 'Good Girls' are wrong for all the right reasons
Mae Whitman, Retta and Christina Hendricks star in "Good Girls"
They say good things come in threes, and that's certainly true in one of prime time's most intriguing comedy-infused dramas. Rife with moral conundrums and criminal characters, the series has earned critical praise and has become a must-watch on Netflix.
Deputy, on Fox
Paula (Yara Martinez) tries to find closure as she continues to struggle with flashbacks from the takeover at the hospital in this new episode. Meanwhile, Cade (Brian Van Holt) and Bishop (Bex Taylor-Klaus) find an unexpected connection in a murder case.
Good to be bad: NBC's 'Good Girls' are wrong for all the right reasons
Mae Whitman, Retta and Christina Hendricks star in "Good Girls"
They say good things come in threes, and that's certainly true in one of prime time's most intriguing comedy-infused dramas. Rife with moral conundrums and criminal characters, the series has earned critical praise and has become a must-watch on Netflix.
Motherland: Fort Salem, on Freeform
Three hundred years ago, witches in Salem made a deal with the government to end their persecution. Now, three young witches receive training in magical combat to prepare them for the front lines of an ultra-modern war in this series premiere.
