New Releases for the week of March 3 - 9
The Favourite
Queen Anne (Colman) is frail and ill, and leaves the day-to-day running of the kingdom of Great Britain to her dearest friend and closest adviser, Lady Sarah (Weisz), who is also the Queen's secret lover. When Sarah's down-on-her-luck cousin, Abigail (Stone), comes to court, the latter sees an opportunity to improve her standing, and she hatches a plan to ingratiate herself with the Queen at the expense of Lady Sarah. The two cousins begin competing for the sickly Queen's affections and attention.
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos. Stars: Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone, Mark Gatiss. 2018. 119 min. Drama.
Creed II
Under the tutelage of legendary boxer Rocky Balboa (Stallone), Adonis Creed (Jordan) is at the top of his game, and after winning a major championship title, he proposes to his girlfriend, Bianca (Thompson). In Ukraine, notorious Russian boxer Ivan Drago (Lundgren), who killed Adonis's father in a boxing match decades earlier and ultimately lost to Balboa, sees an opportunity to redeem his family's name by pitting his own son, Viktor (Munteanu), against Adonis, but when Adonis agrees to the fight, he loses the support of Balboa, who doesn't want to lose another friend to the brutal Dragos.
Director: Steven Caple Jr. Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Dolph Lundgren, Florian Munteanu, Phylicia Rashad. 2018. 130 min. Drama.
Green Book
Renowned black pianist Don Shirley (Ali) plans a concert tour through the Deep South, and he hires white working-class bouncer Tony Lip (Mortensen) to be his driver for the trip. The two clash with each other during the long drive, as Don wishes Tony would act with more refinement and Tony resents being asked to do so. As the realities of the racial tensions of the 1960s South become apparent, the two men begin to respect each other and their individual strengths, and both come to lean on each other for support. Based on true events.
Director: Peter Farrelly. Stars: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini. 2018. 130 min. Comedy-drama.
American Idol, on ABC
Host Ryan Seacrest welcomes hopeful young singers as they prepare to audition for the judges in the season premiere of this iconic reality TV competition. Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie return as this season's judges.
A 'Family' farewell: 'Modern Family' renewed for an 11th and final season
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet star in "Modern Family"
A 'Family' farewell: 'Modern Family' renewed for an 11th and final season
Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet star in "Modern Family"
Saturday Night Live, on NBC
The cast roasts public figures and pokes fun at everything from politics to pop culture in a new episode of this iconic sketch comedy series. Now in its 44th season, the program has earned 62 Emmys, the most of any show in TV history.
Recaps for the week of February 25 - March 1
Briana Henry, Vernee Watson and Donnell Turner star in "General Hospital"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Steffy and Liam come to realize the extent of Hope's situation when she pushes them to reunite as a family. Wyatt becomes very happy after negotiating the revival of Spectra Fashions with Bill. Sally and Wyatt share a tender moment as they discuss how to negotiate with Bill. Consumed with guilt, Hope makes a huge gesture that leaves Steffy and Liam reeling. Katie is moved when Bill reaffirms that he is dedicated to putting his family first. Eric and Quinn react to news from Sally and Wyatt that they will be working at Spencer Publications. Zoe confronts Flo when she sees her working at the Bikini Bar instead of having returned to Las Vegas like she was supposed to. Bill throws a curve-ball at Sally and Wyatt when it comes to Spectra Fashions. Flo is affected when she overhears a conversation between Hope and Katie. Liam seeks out Wyatt's advice about Hope, Steffy, Kelly and Phoebe.
Days of Our Lives
Tensions are on the rise as Jennifer moderates the first mayoral debate between Abe and Melinda. Jack drops a bombshell. The truth about who set the fire at the cabin last year finally comes to light. Hope apologizes to Ben for misjudging him. Haley feels betrayed by JJ, and she confronts him. Jennifer tears into Jack and Eve for using Haley as a political pawn. Gabi seeks out Brady's help. Stefan and Chloe grow closer. Marlena is thrown for a loop when John defends Leo. Diana and Victor form an alliance. Sarah has an intimate dream about Eric. Eric discusses his feelings for Sarah with Marlena. Sarah has a shocking reaction to Rex's proposal. Rex places Eric in an awkward position. Victor has something to tell Marlena. Chloe interrupts a heated exchange between Gabi and Stefan. Eve and Jack take advantage of Melinda's scandal. Eli and Lani have questions for JJ about Haley. Ben is worried he will hurt Ciara, so he breaks up with her. Tripp finds something surprising in Ciara's jewelry box, and he confronts her about it.
General Hospital
Curtis keeps watch. Finn does his best to explain things. Carly confides in Jason. Lulu gets ready to face Franco. A secret message is sent to Drew. Ava wants to share the news she has. Ryan becomes angry. Liz is worried about Drew. Maxie helps Lulu. Liz scrambles. Max and Felicia come up with a theory. Anna and Peter have a confrontation. Ava turns to Julian for advice. Lucy has some questions. Kevin searches for a way out.
The Young and the Restless
An angry Summer confronts Kyle about Rey's interrogation, but Kyle insists that he simply defended her to the police. Summer is moved and she tells Kyle she'll support him through this hard time because she loves him. Kyle dismisses her, saying he only loves Lola. Kyle tries to see Lola, but Arturo is adamant about keeping him away. The case follows Phyllis to Jabot, where Billy confronts her publicly about rolling on Victoria. Phyllis defends herself and says the trial won't impact the company. Kerry offers to help Jack deal with the stress of the trial and Lola's illness. Jack soon realizes that he and Kerry have reached a turning point in their relationship. As the trial begins, Christine calls Mariah to the stand as her first witness. She asks her about the night of the murder and the incriminating video found on the Dark Horse servers. Mariah struggles to answer without implicating Sharon or Tessa. She manages to keep their involvement hidden during Christine's questioning, but when Michael takes over, he asks her to reveal who really found the video.
Q: What's Cote de Pablo been doing since she left "NCIS"?
So far, Cote de Pablo has been dabbling in other TV (including the 2015 miniseries "The Dovekeepers" and the failed 2016 pilot "Prototype") and in film (namely the 2015 drama "The 33" and the upcoming indie pic "Seneca").
Speechless, on ABC
Maya (Minnie Driver) and Jimmy DiMeo (John Ross Bowie) struggle to raise their three kids in an upscale neighborhood so their son, J.J. (Micah Fowler), can attend an inclusive school. J.J. has cerebral palsy and communicates using a board attached to his wheelchair.
How to Get Away With Murder, on ABC
Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) works to re-establish herself as a criminal defense attorney while also returning to teaching in the new season. Meanwhile, a new mystery involving Keating and her students unfolds.
