New Releases for the week of August 25 - 31
Pain & Gain
When ex-con Daniel Lugo lands a job at an L.A. gym, he finds himself lusting after a wealthy patron's riches. Devising a get-rich-quick scheme involving kidnapping and extortion, Daniel recruits fellow bodybuilders Adrian Doorbal (a trainer at the gym whose use of steroids has rendered him impotent) and Paul Doyle (a recently released convict who found God) to help him. While the trio have plenty of muscle, they lack the brains required to execute the plan properly. For a time, the plan works, and Daniel's charm and new-found wealth allow him to live what he sees as "the American Dream." Inevitably, though, their plan unravels, and so do the conspirators in this true story.
Director: Michael Bay. Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson, Anthony Mackie, Tony Shalhoub, Ed Harris. 2013. 129 min. Comedy.
The Great Gatsby
Aspiring banker Nick Carraway moves to New York in the summer of 1922 where he meets Jay Gatsby, his exceptionally rich and enigmatic neighbour. As Nick grows closer to Gatsby and learns more about the elusive millionaire's shadowy past, he begins to unravel the mystery behind his new friend's lavish lifestyle.
Director: Baz Luhrmann. Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joel Edgerton, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Isla Fisher. 2013. 143 min. Drama.
At Any Price
Hoping to expand his family's corn seed empire, Henry Whipple enlists the help of his rebellious son Dean, who'd rather be racing cars than working for his father. When a high-stakes investigation into the Whipple family farming business is exposed, the already tumultuous relationship between father and son is pushed to the limits and the entire family's livelihood is threatened.
Director: Ramin Bahrani. Stars: Dennis Quaid, Zac Efron, Kim Dickens, Maika Monroe, Heather Graham. 2012. 105 min. Drama.
Peeples
A wealthy East Coast family's annual reunion is interrupted when their precious daughter's boyfriend crashes the party to ask for her hand in marriage.
Director: Tina Gordon Chism. Stars: Craig Robinson, Kerry Washington, David Alan Grier. 2013. 95 min. Comedy.
Super Buddies
When Budderball, Mudbud, B-Dawg, Buddha and Rosebud stumble upon rings that grant them each unique superpowers, they call upon their new-found abilities to help save the planet from a shape-shifting bully from outer space.
Director: Robert Vince. Stars: John Ratzenberger, Michael Teigen, Jason Earles. 2013. 130 min. Family.
Family Dance Off, on ABC
Five families who love dancing compete for the chance to win a $10,000 prize in this one-hour special. Derek Hough hosts the program, which showcases families with a variety of backgrounds and styles.
Do No Harm, on NBC CTV Two
Now that Jason (Steven Pasquale) has discovered that he has a son, he wants to get to know him, but Olivia (Ruta Gedmintas) feels that the situation is too dangerous in this new episode.
Satisfaction, on Comedy
When hungry, cranky friends set out on a quest to find brunch, relationships are tested in this new episod. Meanwhile, Maggie (Leah Renee) considers whether or not Jason (Luke Macfarlane) cares.
Motive, on ABC CTV
There are many suspects when a famous boxer is found stabbed to death in his own gym, but Flynn's (Kristen Lehman) investigation turns up some surprising information.
Camp, on NBC Global
The staff at Little Otter prepares for a wedding when Grace (Charlotte Nicdao) pleads with her dads Raffi (Chris Kirby) and Todd (Adam Garcia) to tie the knot in this new episode.
The Little Couple, on TLC
It's time to introduce their new addition to the Klein family so Bill and Jen take William to Florida for some family fun in this new episode. Bill's brother shares some news that could change the couple's lives.
The Glades, on A&E
A family feud rears its ugly head when the body of a ranch hand turns up between the two families' properties in this new episode. Meanwhile, someone from Callie's (Kiele Sanchez) past asks for help.
New Releases for the week of August 18 - 24
Amour
After his wife Anne suffers a stroke that leaves her partially paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair, Georges dutifully agrees to care for his ailing wife rather than send her back to hospital or to a nursing home. But the strain of caring for her takes a toll on the retired music teacher. Despite their daughter's protest, Georges vows to keep his promise even as Anne's condition worsens.
Director: Michael Haneke. Stars: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert, Alexandre Tharaud, William Shimell. 2012. 127 min. Drama.
Rapture-Palooza
Lindsey and Ben are twenty-somethings who dream of one day landing good jobs and having a family. Unfortunately for them, the rapture has come and gone, and as non-believers, they are left on Earth to carry on without any hope of salvation. But when the antichrist sets his sights on Lindsey, she and Ben devise a plan to defeat the angel of darkness and restore hope to those left behind.
Director: Paul Middleditch. Stars: Anna Kendrick, Ken Jeong, John Francis Daley, Craig Robinson, Rob Corddry. 2013. 85 min. Comedy.
Scary MoVie
When Dan Sanders' brother turns up dead and his children are found hiding in the woods, Dan and his wife Jody reluctantly adopt the now fatherless kids. Along with their newborn son, the Sanders and their newly adopted daughters move into a new suburban home where a strange pattern of bizarre activity leads them to discover that they're being stalked by an evil demon.
Director: Malcolm D. Lee. Stars: Ashley Tisdale, Simon Rex, Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Lohan, Snoop Dogg, Mac Miller, Molly Shannon. 2013. 86 min. Comedy.
Post Tenebras Lux
Juan and Natalia and their two children, an upper class Mexican family, leave their urban lifestyle behind and move to the countryside, where they contend with domestic crises and class friction.
Director: Carlos Reygadas. Stars: Adolfo Jiménez Castro, Nathalia Acevedo, Willebaldo Torres. 2012. 115 min. Drama.
Vampire
Simon is a seemingly normal and dedicated teacher, but he harbours a dark secret: he's a vampire. To satisfy his thirst for blood, Simon searches online for suicidal women willing to give up their life to ensure his survival.
Director: Shunji Iwai. Stars: Kevin Zegers, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Amanda Plummer, Rachel Leigh Cook. 2011. 120 min. Drama.
Whodunnit?, on ABC CTV
After weeks of using crime scene investigation techniques to gather clues and eliminate suspects, the remaining guests have one last chance to solve the mystery in this season finale. The amateur sleuth who unmasks the killer will take home the $250,000 prize.
