Q: Sometimes on "The Golden Girls," Dorothy says she's from Queens, but sometimes she's from Brooklyn. Which one is it and why does it vary?
"The Golden Girls" has been rerun so often on so many channels that the chronology is a little foggy, to say the least, and so it's easy not to notice the fact that it's only in the show's pilot that she says she's from Queens. (The pilot episode is the one produced for the network as proof of a concept. If the network likes it, it typically orders a whole season.)
Late Laughs for the week of June 26 - July 2
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
This year, after a two-year hiatus, Fleet Week returned to New York City. I love it! What's better than seeing a bunch of Navy SEALs infiltrate the M&Ms store. Of course, [it] kicked off today [May 25] with the parade of ships up the Hudson River. At first, I thought "[Wow,] the marketing for 'Top Gun' is insane!"
'True' star: Jodie Foster to join 'True Detective'
Jodie Foster to star in new season of "True Detective"
'True' star: After directing episodes of "Orange Is the New Black," "Black Mirror" and "Tales from the Loop," Oscar-winning actress Jodie Foster ("The Silence of the Lambs," 1991) now seems poised to direct her attention to a TV acting career.
New Releases for the week of June 26 - July 2
Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore
Professor Albus Dumbledore (Law) knows he has to stop the powerful dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mikkelsen), who wants to take over the wizarding world, but he can't do it alone. Dumbledore enlists Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Redmayne) to help him and, together, they lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches and a Muggle baker on a dangerous mission. As they clash with Grindelwald's legion of followers and work desperately to protect a rare creature, it's only a matter of time before Dumbledore can no longer remain on the sidelines and has to join the fight.
Director: David Yates. Stars: Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Ezra Miller, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Callum Turner, Jessica Williams, Katherine Waterston, Mads Mikkelsen. 2022. 143 mins. Adventure/Fantasy.
The Worst Person in the World
Jule (Reinsve) is not what one would generally refer to as a committed person. About to turn 30, she decides to change her college major and break up with her long-term boyfriend. Now that she is free to pursue seemingly endless possibilities in the world, she finds herself wavering over artistic passions and professions, wondering about motherhood and navigating relationships with two different men — one a successful comic book artist (Lie) and the other a charismatic barista (Nordrum). All of this, she hopes, will give her the answers she seeks regarding her identity and capacity for happiness.
Director: Joachim Trier. Stars: Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie, Herbert Nordrum, Hans Olav Brenner, Maria Grazia Di Meo. 2021. 128 minutes. Comedy/Drama.
See For Me
Sophie (Davenport), a blind woman, is cat-sitting in a secluded mansion when she finds herself to be the victim of a home invasion by thieves looking for a hidden safe. The only way she can defend herself is by using a phone app called "See For Me," which connects her to a volunteer across the country who will act as her eyes and, in this case, hopefully help her survive. Thankfully, Sophie is connected to Kelly (Kennedy), an army veteran who spends her days playing first-person shooter games. Still, if she wants to survive the night, Sophie will need all the help she can get.
Director: Randall Okita. Stars: Skyler Davenport, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Laura Vandervoort, Kim Coates, Keaton Kaplan, George Tchortov. 2021. 92 minutes. Crime/Drama.
Battle on the Beach, on HGTV
With just three challenges left, each of the teams is eager to increase the value of their respective homes in this new episode of the shocking renovation series. They all have an opportunity to get creative and colorful as they redesign the kids' rooms.
Late Laughs for the week of June 26 - July 2
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
This year, after a two-year hiatus, Fleet Week returned to New York City. I love it! What's better than seeing a bunch of Navy SEALs infiltrate the M&Ms store. Of course, [it] kicked off today [May 25] with the parade of ships up the Hudson River. At first, I thought "[Wow,] the marketing for 'Top Gun' is insane!"
Small town, big problems: Hoechlin, Tulloch wrap up second season of 'Superman & Lois'
Tyler Hoechlin in "Superman & Lois"
After one last hiatus of the season (this one just one week long), fans are excitedly waiting for "Superman & Lois" to return; the series' second-season finale airs Thursday, June 28, on CW. Aptly titled "Waiting for Superman," fans are hoping the finale will answer a few questions and give a few hints for what's next in store for the Man of Steel and his family.
Small town, big problems: Hoechlin, Tulloch wrap up second season of 'Superman & Lois'
Tyler Hoechlin in "Superman & Lois"
After one last hiatus of the season (this one just one week long), fans are excitedly waiting for "Superman & Lois" to return; the series' second-season finale airs Thursday, June 28, on CW. Aptly titled "Waiting for Superman," fans are hoping the finale will answer a few questions and give a few hints for what's next in store for the Man of Steel and his family.
Caribbean Summer, on Hallmark
Heather Hemmens stars as a news producer who falls victim to a rental scam in this new Hallmark romance film set in the Caribbean. While her vacation got off to a bad start, she begins having fun when she meets the rental's real owner (Ser'Darius Blain).
Q: I just saw a listing for a show called "Mixed-ish." Is that connected to "Black-ish" somehow?
"Mixed-ish" is directly linked to fellow ABC sitcom "Black-ish" — it is, in fact, a prequel.
Not only that, but both share a sort of "Ish"-iverse with a third series, "Grown-ish," which aired on ABC's cable sibling, Freeform.
All three were created by Kenya Barris ("Cheaper by the Dozen," 2022) and based loosely on his own life and that of his wife, Rainbow Edwards-Barris.
