At steak: Flay, Symon battle for barbecue bragging rights
Michael Symon as seen in "BBQ Brawl: Flay v. Symon"
Think you know good barbecue? Bobby Flay definitely does. So does Michael Symon. And they're ready to fire up the grill in a TV battle over who can achieve slow-cooked protein perfection.
Late Laughs for the week of July 28 - August 3, 2019
The Late Late Show With James Corden
A man in Texas recently hired a snake removal company after seeing a couple of snakes near his home, only to discover that there were 45 rattlesnakes living underneath his house. Forty-five snakes! Usually you only see that in the Tinder profile of a guy with a ponytail and a samurai sword.
In session: Legal drama 'All Rise' is on CBS's fall docket
Jessica Camacho and J. Alex Brinson in "All Rise"
In Session: Fans of Netflix's "Luke Cage," "The Defenders" or even "Iron Fist" might know her as Misty Knight, the tough-talking New York detective with a bionic arm.
New releases for the week of July 28 - August 3
Long Shot
Recently unemployed and unkempt journalist Fred Flarsky (Rogen) reconnects with his childhood crush and babysitter, U.S. Secretary of State Charlotte Field (Theron), at an upscale charity event thrown by Flarsky's best friend, Lance (Jackson). After hiring Flarsky as her new speechwriter to prepare for her presidential campaign, the two become romantically involved. As Charlotte's approval numbers rise, Maggie (Raphael), Charlotte's staffer, tries to warn her of the repercussions of dating someone like Fred. When an ultimatum forces the two apart, Fred must decide what means more to him: other people's needs and opinions or his own.
Director: Jonathan Levine. Stars: Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen, June Diane Raphael, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Ravi Patel, Bob Odenkirk. Andy Serkis, Alexander Skarsgård. 2019. 125 min. Comedy.
UglyDolls
In a world that assigns dolls to specific children based on their traits, deformed and "imperfect" dolls are banished to the remote town of Uglyville because of their differences. Optimistic doll Moxy (Clarkson) dreams of the "Big World" beyond Uglyville, and of some day belonging to a child. After getting advice from Lucky Bat (Leehom), Moxy makes the journey to the town of Perfection with her friends Ugly Dog (Pitbull), Wage (Sykes) and Babo (Iglesias). Throughout their journey to find a child of their own, the hopeful group must overcome bullies, confront their differences and discover that someone's appearance isn't what matters most.
Director: Kelly Asbury. Stars: Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Janelle Monáe, Blake Shelton, Wang Leehom, Pitbull, Wanda Sykes, Gabriel Iglesias, Ice-T. 2019. 87 min. Animation.
The Intruder
When young married couple Scott (Ealy) and Annie (Good) move into their dream home in Napa Valley, they quickly realize that the home's previous owner, Charlie Peck (Quaid), is obsessed with making sure the house remains as he left it. After discovering that Charlie's wife recently died of cancer, and that he will be moving to Florida, Annie takes pity on him, even though he continuously shows up unannounced at their home. Scott becomes suspicious of Charlie and his growing fixation on Annie. When Scott discovers that Charlie's wife really committed suicide, his doubt grows, and he realizes he must defend his wife and his home from the crazed former owner.
Director: Deon Taylor. Stars: Michael Ealy, Meagan Good, Dennis Quaid, Joseph Sikora. 2019. 102 min. Thriller.
Share, on HBO
When teenager Mandy (Rhianne Barreto) sees a disturbing video of herself after a night she doesn't remember, she must piece together what happened in this premiere. At the same time, she struggles to navigate the fallout and accompanying social tensions.
Q: Are there any plans to adapt Mick Herron's novels for film or TV? They seem suited to it.
There were plans, but they seem to have expired (which is what happens to plans in Hollywood).
Killjoys, on Syfy
Interplanetary bounty hunters Dutch (Hannah John-Kamen), D'avin (Luke Macfarlane) and Johnny (Aaron Ashmore) share another epic adventure in this new episode. Season 5 also features fan favorites Pree (Thom Allison) and Fancy (Sean Baek).
The 'Good' spinoff: CBS pulls no punches in 'The Good Fight'
Cush Jumbo stars in "The Good Fight"
The 'Good' spinoff: CBS pulls no punches in 'The Good Fight'
Cush Jumbo stars in "The Good Fight"
Dr. Pimple Popper, on TLC
Dermatologist Dr. Sandra Lee transforms lives as she tackles lipomas, cysts and other skin ailments in the new season of this reality TV show. Cameras follow Dr. Lee and her staff as they help patients live their lives free of embarrassment and suffering.
