New Releases for the week of September 29 - October 05
The Croods
When an earthquake destroys their cave, the curious and adventurous Eep and her family of cavemen living in prehistoric times venture out into an unfamiliar world. Led by the very cautious patriarch Grug and with the help of a new friend, the very inventive Guy, the family of Croods set out in search of a new home, along the way meeting strange and fantastic new things and traversing spectacular and unknown landscapes.
Director: Kirk De Micco, Chris Sanders. Stars: Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone, Cloris Leachman, Catherine Keener, Clark Duke. 2013. 98 min. Animated.
This is the End
While attending a housewarming party at actor James Franco's house, comedic actors Jay Baruchel and Seth Rogen find themselves in a fight for survival when the rapture hits. Trapped in Franco's cellar with several other celebrities, Jay and Seth try to pass the time goofing off and planning their survival while the ongoing apocalypse destroys the world as they know it.
Director: Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen. Stars: James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, Michael Cera, Emma Watson, Paul Rudd. 2013. 107 min. Comedy.
The Frozen Ground
Based on actual events, in the harsh Alaskan wilderness, state troopers try to end the murderous reign of a serial killer responsible for kidnapping, torturing and killing young women. Convinced of the killer's identity but with little evidence to justify an arrest, trooper Jack Holcombe tracks down the murderer's only surviving victim, a young woman with a drug problem and trust issues, hoping that together they can bring the killer to justice.
Director: Scott Walker. Stars: Nicolas Cage, Vanessa Hudgens, Dean Norris, John Cusack, 50 Cent. 2013. 105 min. Crime.
Fright Night II: New Blood
High school students travelling abroad in Romania find themselves at the mercy of a professor who harbours a dark secret and unquenchable thirst for blood. With the help of the host of a vampire-hunting reality show called "Fright Night," the students plot to drive a stake through the professor's heart and stop her from bathing in the blood of a "new moon virgin."
Director: Eduardo Rodriguez. Stars: Will Payne, Jaime Murray, Sean Power, Chris Waller. 2013. 88 min. Horror.
New Releases for the week of September 29 - October 05
The Croods
When an earthquake destroys their cave, the curious and adventurous Eep and her family of cavemen living in prehistoric times venture out into an unfamiliar world. Led by the very cautious patriarch Grug and with the help of a new friend, the very inventive Guy, the family of Croods set out in search of a new home, along the way meeting strange and fantastic new things and traversing spectacular and unknown landscapes.
Director: Kirk De Micco, Chris Sanders. Stars: Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone, Cloris Leachman, Catherine Keener, Clark Duke. 2013. 98 min. Animated.
This is the End
While attending a housewarming party at actor James Franco's house, comedic actors Jay Baruchel and Seth Rogen find themselves in a fight for survival when the rapture hits. Trapped in Franco's cellar with several other celebrities, Jay and Seth try to pass the time goofing off and planning their survival while the ongoing apocalypse destroys the world as they know it.
Director: Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen. Stars: James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, Michael Cera, Emma Watson, Paul Rudd. 2013. 107 min. Comedy.
The Frozen Ground
Based on actual events, in the harsh Alaskan wilderness, state troopers try to end the murderous reign of a serial killer responsible for kidnapping, torturing and killing young women. Convinced of the killer's identity but with little evidence to justify an arrest, trooper Jack Holcombe tracks down the murderer's only surviving victim, a young woman with a drug problem and trust issues, hoping that together they can bring the killer to justice.
Director: Scott Walker. Stars: Nicolas Cage, Vanessa Hudgens, Dean Norris, John Cusack, 50 Cent. 2013. 105 min. Crime.
Fright Night II: New Blood
High school students traveling abroad in Romania find themselves at the mercy of a professor who harbors a dark secret and unquenchable thirst for blood. With the help of the host of a vampire-hunting reality show called "Fright Night," the students plot to drive a stake through the professor's heart and stop her from bathing in the blood of a "new moon virgin."
Director: Eduardo Rodriguez. Stars: Will Payne, Jaime Murray, Sean Power, Chris Waller. 2013. 88 min. Horror.
Saturday Night Live, on NBC Global
A fresh cast brings viewers comedy sketches, pop culture parodies and much more as this comedy institution enters its 39th season. The iconic sketch comedy series also features special appearances by chart-topping musical acts.
Hawaii Five-0, on CBS Global
After gunmen storm Five-0 headquarters, McGarrett must break the law if he hopes to find the kidnapped Catherine. In this season premiere episode, Chi McBride guest stars as SWAT Capt. Lou Grover, a character once featured in the original "Hawaii Five-0" series.
The Michael J. Fox Show, on NBC
Michael J. Fox returns to television as Mike Henry, a beloved news anchor who took time off to focus on his health after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Anxious to get him out of the house, his family urges him to take his old job back.
Back in the Game, on ABC
When former softball All Star Terry Gannon Jr. (Maggie Lawson) falls on hard times, she and her son Danny (Griffin Gluck) move in with her father Terry Sr. (James Caan). She does her best to shield her son from the sports-obsessed lifestyle.
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., on ABC CTV
Clark Gregg reprises his role as Agent Phil Coulson, who leads a team of highly trained agents to investigate superhumans and aliens in "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." Co-created by Joss Whedon, Jed Whedon and Maurissa Tancharoen, the drama is Marvel's first prime-time TV series.
2 Broke Girls, on CBS Citytv
A rock star ruckus in front of Max (Kat Dennings) and Caroline's (Beth Behrs) new cupcake walk-up window turns out to be a boon for the girls in this season premiere. When word spreads about the shocking incident, people flock to their new shop.
Battle of the Blades, on CBC
Some of Canada's favourite athletes hit the ice for another season of competition in this season premiere. Kurt Browning and Ron MacLean co-host the series, in which accomplished figure skaters pair up with rugged hockey players.
Mike & Molly, on CBS
Mike seeks advice from Carl and Samuel when he thinks he and Molly may have fertility issues. Later, they both suffer from withdrawal when Molly urges him to cut caffeine and eat healthier in the hopes of upping their chances of conceiving.
