Late Laughs for the week of February 24 - March 2, 2019
Conan
The weather is really messing up everything. Amtrak is canceling services in some areas. In other words, Amtrak is not affected.
They couldn't get anyone to play the Super Bowl halftime show this year. They had a very hard time. They finally got Maroon 5. Apparently, Maroon 1 through 4 said no.
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New Releases for the week of Feb. 24 - Mar. 2
Mary Queen of Scots
After her husband's death, Scotland's 19-year-old Catholic Queen Mary (Ronan) returns to her home country to claim her throne, where she clashes with the protestant leader John Knox (Tennant), whom she dismisses from her court. Meanwhile, in the neighboring kingdom of England, the young protestant Queen Elizabeth (Robbie) views her cousin Mary's claim as a threat, especially with religious turmoil brewing between their two faiths. When Mary accepts a marriage proposal from a powerful English noble, Queen Elizabeth realizes that she may have to take drastic action to keep her hold on her throne secure.
Director: Josie Rourke. Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, David Tennant, Guy Pearce, Jack Lowden. 2018. 124 min. Drama.
Ralph Breaks the Internet
After her game's controller is broken, video game character Vanellope (Silverman) and her best friend, Wreck-It Ralph (Reilly), travel to the internet to find a replacement part before her arcade machine is unplugged for good. They find one for sale but can't afford it, so the duo splits up to make money around the web. When Vanellope finds herself competing in an online game, she realizes that she wants to stay and never go home, putting her close friendship with Ralph at risk.
Directors: Phil Johnston, Rich Moore. Stars: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot, Taraji P. Henson, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Alfred Molina. 2018. 112 min. Animation.
The Possession of Hannah Grace
Ex-cop Megan (Mitchell) gets a job working the overnight shift in a morgue, but her peaceful evenings turn to terror when the body of a young woman possessed by a supernatural entity is brought in. As strange events begin to occur in the cadaver's presence, and as the few people in the morgue late at night begin to die one by one, Megan becomes convinced that something is very wrong with the body of a young woman that may not be so dead after all.
Director: Diederik Van Rooijen. Stars: Shay Mitchell, Grey Damon, Kirby Johnson, Nick Thune, Louis Herthum. 2018. 86 min. Horror.
New Releases for the week of Feb. 24 - Mar. 2
Mary Queen of Scots
After her husband's death, Scotland's 19-year-old Catholic Queen Mary (Ronan) returns to her home country to claim her throne, where she clashes with the protestant leader John Knox (Tennant), whom she dismisses from her court. Meanwhile, in the neighboring kingdom of England, the young protestant Queen Elizabeth (Robbie) views her cousin Mary's claim as a threat, especially with religious turmoil brewing between their two faiths. When Mary accepts a marriage proposal from a powerful English noble, Queen Elizabeth realizes that she may have to take drastic action to keep her hold on her throne secure.
Director: Josie Rourke. Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, David Tennant, Guy Pearce, Jack Lowden. 2018. 124 min. Drama.
Ralph Breaks the Internet
After her game's controller is broken, video game character Vanellope (Silverman) and her best friend, Wreck-It Ralph (Reilly), travel to the internet to find a replacement part before her arcade machine is unplugged for good. They find one for sale but can't afford it, so the duo splits up to make money around the web. When Vanellope finds herself competing in an online game, she realizes that she wants to stay and never go home, putting her close friendship with Ralph at risk.
Directors: Phil Johnston, Rich Moore. Stars: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot, Taraji P. Henson, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Alfred Molina. 2018. 112 min. Animation.
The Possession of Hannah Grace
Ex-cop Megan (Mitchell) gets a job working the overnight shift in a morgue, but her peaceful evenings turn to terror when the body of a young woman possessed by a supernatural entity is brought in. As strange events begin to occur in the cadaver's presence, and as the few people in the morgue late at night begin to die one by one, Megan becomes convinced that something is very wrong with the body of a young woman that may not be so dead after all.
Director: Diederik Van Rooijen. Stars: Shay Mitchell, Grey Damon, Kirby Johnson, Nick Thune, Louis Herthum. 2018. 86 min. Horror.
High Maintenance, on HBO
Mamie (Kathleen Chalfant), a stylish 70-something woman, receives an unexpected offer to model in an ad campaign in this new episode. Meanwhile, The Guy (Ben Sinclair) tries to help a depressed veterinarian (Ken Leung) who wants to try micro-dosing mushrooms.
48 Hours, on CBS
Correspondents investigate shocking true-crime cases and real-life dramas in back-to-back episodes of this news magazine. Since premiering in 1988, the program has helped exonerate wrongly convicted people and led to the re-opening of cold cases.
Recaps for the week of February 18 - 22
Melody Thomas Scott and Eric Braeden star in "The Young and the Restless"
The Bold and the Beautiful
Zoe tells Reese that Hope must be told the truth about her baby. Wyatt lets Bill know that Thorne annulled his marriage to Katie and left town. Zoe grabs Xander and heads for Steffy's house intent on revealing the truth. Bill offers Wyatt his job back at Spencer Publications. Wyatt tells Sally about the offer, which makes her uncomfortable. However, Sally doesn't want to stand in the way of Bill and Wyatt's relationship. Sally is shocked when Wyatt suggests that he have Bill revive Spectra Fashions. Will and Katie are moved by Bill's expression of love. Bill then makes the future clear to Katie and Will, and Justin and Donna spend more time together as they work to reunite the couple. Hope tries to convince Liam and Brooke that Liam belongs with Kelly and Phoebe. Bill is surprised by Wyatt's request to bring back Spectra Fashions.
Days of Our Lives
Ciara fights Jordan in order to save Ben's life. Abigail and Chad grow closer when Charlotte is rescued. Rafe tells Ted to stay away from Hope. Sarah starts to have doubts about Rex, so Eric tries to help her. Chad proposes to Abigail. Diana toys with John and Marlena. Leo fires back at Will and Sonny. Eli and Lani exchange gifts and become closer. Chad and Abigail come to a life-altering decision. JJ asks Jack not to tell anyone about Haley's immigration status. Eli calls Sonny and Will to the police station for questioning. Marlena has harsh words for Leo for lying about Will and Sonny. Abigail and Chad get married in front of family and friends before leaving Salem. Stefan is enraged as he realizes he's lost Gabby for good. Eve overhears Melinda and Haley talk about their secret. Rafe gets Jordan to open up about her trauma. The person who set the cabin on fire and nearly killed Ciara is finally identified. Ben admits to Ciara that he may not have been able to stop himself from killing Jordan. Claire becomes jealous when Tripp spends time with Haley.
General Hospital
Franco feels reluctant. Charlotte makes Spencer feel guilty about the election tampering. Nina makes a big announcement. Sam is intrigued. Margaux says a little too much. Carly finds the proof she needs. Ryan makes a move. Lulu receives a call. Julian has questions about Ava's loyalty. Cameron is angry. Franco wants to share his side of the story. Carly and Ava have a confrontation. Ryan threatens Kevin. Terry helps Elizabeth.
The Young and the Restless
Abby confronts Mia in the middle of the GCAC about her interference in her relationship with Arturo. The situation escalates into a full-on fight. Abby uses her status to have Mia thrown out of the club. Lola soon arrives, followed by an apologetic Kyle. Arturo prevents Kyle from talking to Lola. Once Kyle leaves, Abby encourages Lola to fight for her relationship. Lola borrows Abby's coat to go for a walk outside to clear her mind. After a conversation with Mariah and Tessa, Lola resolves to find Kyle and make things right. Meanwhile, Devon tries to convince Ana to sing again. They are interrupted, however, by news of Lola's fall and they decide to visit her. Ana worries about Devon going to the same hospital where Hilary died. Devon insists on going to the hospital, but he becomes overwhelmed and suffers a panic attack. He manages to overcome his panic attack with some help from Ana and Nate. Devon then visits a weakened Lola and begs her to come back to them.
Q: Is it true they're remaking "The Name of the Rose"? How could they improve on a classic like that?
In the eyes of a fan like yourself, they're taking the only possible route to improving on the original film: they're adding to it.
"The Name of the Rose" began life as a sprawling and complex novel by acclaimed author and professor Umberto Eco. But since you say "remaking," I presume you're referring to the 1986 film adaptation, featuring Sean Connery and a young Christian Slater.
Proven Innocent, on Fox
Lawyer Madeline Scott (Rachelle Lefevre) tries to right the wrongs of the past by helping people who were wrongly convicted of crimes in this new drama. As a young woman, she was wrongly convicted of murder and sent to jail for 10 years.
Proven Innocent, on Fox
Lawyer Madeline Scott (Rachelle Lefevre) tries to right the wrongs of the past by helping people who were wrongly convicted of crimes in this new drama. As a young woman, she was wrongly convicted of murder and sent to jail for 10 years.
