Late Laughs for the week of January 6 - 12, 2013
New Releases for the week of January 06 - 12
Hit and Run
A former getaway driver and his girlfriend ditch their witness-protection protocol to get her to a job interview in Los Angeles. Along the way, the couple have to go to great lengths to avoid interference from an inept U.S. marshal, an old girlfriend and a disgruntled former crew.
Directors: David Palmer, Dax Shepard. Stars: Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell, Tom Arnold, Kristin Chenoweth, Bradley Cooper. 2012. 100 min. Comedy.
Frankenweenie
Young Victor Frankenstein is a little antisocial. He spends much of his time reading or experimenting in his lab, and his very best friend is his dog, Sparky. When Victor’s dad coaxes him out of his lab and onto the baseball field, he hits a home run in his very first game. Unfortunately, Sparky chases the baseball into the street, gets hit by a car and dies. Victor is devastated. Taking inspiration from a school lesson on the effects of electricity, the young scientist digs up Sparky’s body and reanimates it using lightning. When his classmates see Sparky and learn his secret, they overrun Victor's lab and begin to create monsters of their own.
Director: Tim Burton. Stars: Catherine O’Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau, Winona Ryder. 2012. 87 min. Animated.
House at the End of the Street
Sarah, a single mom, and her daughter Elissa move into the house of their dreams in a small upscale town. Before long, they begin to discover that their new home has some bloody secrets -- secrets that continue to haunt the town. When Elissa begins a relationship with a local boy against Sarah’s wishes, it soon becomes apparent that this boy is not who he seems, and neither are the town’s secrets.
Director: Mark Tonderai. Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Max Thieriot, Elisabeth Shue, Gil Bellows. 2012. 101 min. Thriller.
Dredd 3D
In a post-apocalyptic America, law is enforced by Judges, highly trained soldiers responsible for acting as judge, jury and executioner to lawbreakers. Judge Dredd is assigned the task of evaluating a new recruit, Anderson, and takes her on assignment to a suspected drug den where they encounter Ma-Ma, a vicious drug lord desperate to keep her operation afloat. Dredd and Anderson must go to great lengths to rid the city of Ma-Ma and her henchmen.
Director: Pete Travis. Stars: Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby, Lena Headey, Warrick Grier. 2012. 95 min. Action.
Recaps for the week of December 31 - January 4
Chad Duell as Michael in “General Hospital”
The Bold and the Beautiful
Steffy implores Liam to not consider getting back together with Hope after it's made clear that Hope wants him back. Katie worries that Bill has a drinking problem when Caroline suffers a terrible accident and all of the evidence seems to point to Bill. As Bill tries to clear his name over Caroline's incident, he is confronted by Hope about his part in sabotaging her relationship with his son. Liam confronts Rick with a punch in the face for all of his scheming ways and later gives Hope a final answer as to whether or not they have a future together.
Days of Our Lives
Kristen reveals to John that she's been plotting her revenge since she returned and could think of no better way than taking his son from him. Kristen plays innocent with Brady and tells him John was out of control, which results in a father-and-son fist fight. Kristen starts to feel slightly guilty and tries to call things off with Brady while he's in the hospital, but he refuses. Sami and Rafe prepare for their New Year's Eve dates with EJ and Nicole, respectively, but they end up kissing each other when the clock strikes midnight. EJ worries that Kristen's scheming will get in the way of his efforts to win back Sami when Marlena tells him his sister is a monster set on destroying John and his entire family. Jennifer visits Daniel at the hospital and they share a sweet kiss, while things heat up between Chad and Abigail back at the house. Meanwhile, Nick apologizes to Will for making an offensive comment, and Gabi and Sonny declare a truce.
General Hospital
Romantic sparks fly for many couples at the start of the new year, while the lives of two gravely injured Port Charles residents hang by a thread. Todd and Carly share a long, passionate kiss, but Johnny is poised to wreck Carly's newfound happiness. Starr's mettle is tested when she finds Connie in desperate need of help at the same place where Cole and Hope died. As Michael worries about Starr, Maxie and Spinelli come close to making a huge mistake when things don't go their way. Things aren't what they seem when Sonny shares a sincere moment with Connie, who might actually be Kate.
The Young and the Restless
Nick takes Avery to his new club, The Underground, on New Year's Eve, while Victor vows to wrest back control of Newman Enterprises as he celebrates with Nikki. Meanwhile, Jack spends the night with an intoxicatingly beautiful redhead he meets at the bar and wakes up the next day with a wicked hangover. Adam agrees to move abroad with Chelsea to save their marriage, but moving plans are cut short when it seems Adam may have to take Jack's place at Newman. Despite Kevin's objections, Chloe sneaks into Noah's place and makes off with his duffel bag full of stolen cash. Lily rebuffs Tyler's attempts at consolation after she says goodbye to Daniel. Neil asks Leslie how she feels about the night they spent together and later tells Cane he will return to Jabot. Phyllis spends quality time with Daniel and Lucy before they share a heartfelt goodbye and Daniel leaves Genoa City.
The Mob Doctor, on Fox
After Constantine enlists the help of a Chicago mob colleague to help him reconnect with his son, he orders Grace to diagnose the mobster's girlfriend. It turns out Grace's new patient is hiding a shocking secret.
Shark Tank, on ABC, CTV
In this new episode, the Sharks are surprised when an engineer from Poway, Calif., has trouble explaining the financial aspects of his tabletop food screen.
Person of Interest, on CBS, Citytv
Jim Caviezel continues his role as a former CIA agent turned vigilante in this critically acclaimed drama. Using his special training in covert operations, Reese works with an eccentric billionaire to stop violent crimes before they happen.
Bomb Girls, on Global
As the war continues, the workers at Victory Munitions encounter wounded soldiers, foreigners and hidden foes. This season, Michael Seater joins the cast as Ivan, a factory worker who attracts the attention of the girls on the assembly line.
Tournament of Roses Parade, on ABC, CTV, NBC
Marching bands, equestrian teams and lavish floral floats highlight The 124th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade. This year, Dr. Jane Goodall will serve as the Grand Marshal of the parade, which is themed "Oh, the Places You'll Go!"
New Year's Eve With Carson Daly, on NBC
Carson Daly and his famous friends join revellers in the streets of the Big Apple for a celebration like no other. The special features celebrity interviews, musical performances and, of course, a countdown to the big moment.
America's Funniest Home Videos, on ABC
Host Tom Bergeron brings viewers yet another batch of hilarious video clips in this rebroadcast. Some of this week's highlights include a montage of children saying funny things, and one boy has some choice words when he receives a Justin Bieber doll.
