New Releases for the week of April 2 - 8
Confess, Fletch
Master sleuth “Fletch” (Hamm) has been framed! Or has he? When a priceless art collection goes missing and is held for ransom, it’s up to the master of disguises to solve the case. Making matters more complicated, the art belongs to the father of Fletch’s girlfriend, Angela (Izzo), and now Fletch is the prime suspect. Venturing from Italy to Boston, the bumbling detective works to clear his name and help save the treasures. Meanwhile, as friends, family and colleagues old and new begin to investigate, the only common consensus seems to be “confess, Fletch.”
Director: Greg Mottola. Stars: Jon Hamm, Lorenza Izzo, Kyle MacLachlan, Roy Wood Jr., Marcia Gay Harden, John Slattery. 98 mins. 2022. Comedy.
Living With Chucky
The iconic Child’s Play horror franchise steps into the spotlight once again in this retrospective documentary featuring new candid cast interviews and behind-the-scenes features. Unveiling the true leaps and laughs from cast and crew throughout the entire franchise, it’s the spotlight fans have long asked for. Celebrating the long-lasting impact of the films and the beloved red-headed demon doll, Chucky, this feature-length documentary is a must for slasher fans.
Director: Kyra Elise Gardner. Stars: Jennifer Tilly, Lin Shaye, Abigail Breslin, Brad Dourif, Alex Vincent, Marlon Wayans. 105 mins. 2022. Documentary/Horror
Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series 25th Anniversary
It’s the year 2071 and five intergalactic wanderers travel through space on their ship, Bebop, collecting bounties and searching for fun. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this revolutionary, gateway anime series is presented in a complete bundle befitting the program that won over generations and crossed continents. Praised by critics as arguably the greatest anime series of all time for its distinct music, style and characters, it is truly one-of-a-kind, with a fan following that continues to grow worldwide thanks to its legacy and impact on the genre. Featuring all 26 episodes, along with numerous behind-the-scenes commentary tracks and retrospectives.
Director: Shinichiro Watanabe. Stars: Steve Blum, Beau Billingslea, Wendee Lee, Melissa Fahn. 650 minutes. 2023. Anime.
American Idol, on ABC , CityTV
Moving on from the audition rounds, the competition enters the Hollywood Week stage. Returning as mentors, some of the show's alumni help the contestants build confidence and improve their stage presence ahead of their big performances.
The Ten Commandments, on ABC
ABC's annual airing of Cecil B. DeMille's 1956 epic is a tradition that dates to 1973. Charlton Heston stars as Moses, who, upon discovering his Hebrew heritage, dedicates himself to liberating his people from captivity and leading them out of Egypt.
The Great American Joke Off, on CW
This new series is a celebration of jokes, gags, puns and one-liners. Each episode features teams of comedians telling as many jokes and delivering as many punchlines as possible. It's up to host Dulcé Sloan to determine the winner of each round.
Young Sheldon, on CBS, CTV
A new episode airs tonight. The "Big Bang Theory" spinoff stars Iain Armitage as a younger version of Sheldon Cooper. While Sheldon deals with the world around him, his East Texas family must find a way to deal with him and his once-in-a-generation mind.
Riverdale, on CW
The seventh — and final — season begins tonight, and the gang are spending time in the 1950s. The series that brought Archie Comics characters to life stars KJ Apa as Archie, Lili Reinhart as Betty, Cole Sprouse as Jughead, and Camila Mendes as Veronica.
Workin' Moms, on CBC
The comedy takes its final bow tonight. While Kate (Catherine Reitman) searches for the magic and Anne (Dani Kind) learns to let go, Sloane (Enuka Okuma) honours her priorities, Jenny (Jessalyn Wanlim) course corrects and Val (Sarah McVie) makes amends.
The Bachelor, on ABC, Citytv
Zach Shallcross's season-long search for true love concludes tonight. Find out how it all ends for the Season 27 Bachelor in this three-hour event, which includes the "After the Final Rose" special taped in front of a live studio audience.
Desperately delicious: Longoria's food show debuts on CNN
Eva Longoria in a scene from “Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico”
With the eternal popularity of shows such as “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown,” “Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted” and Guy Fieri's “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” there’s no mistaking that TV watchers are always hungry — not only for delicious food, but also for adventure (and celebrity chefs).
New Releases for the week of March 28 - April 3
Missing
The mother (Long) of a young woman goes missing while on vacation in South America with her new boyfriend. Fearing the worst, daughter June (Reid) must take action and confront a deeper plot, all while being thousands of miles away. Blocked by the slow progress of international agencies, June is left to her own actions. With time running out and the dangers to her remaining family escalating, June must utilize every resource at her disposal — wit, bravado and the powers of smartphone technology — to help unravel an international plot and save her family.
Directors: Nicholas D. Johnson, Will Merrick. Stars: Storm Reid, Joaquim de Almeida, Ken Leung, Tim Griffin, Amy Landecker, Nia Long, Daniel Henney, Megan Suri. 111 mins. 2023. Thriller.
The Son
Peter Miller (Jackman) has begun a new chapter of his life, having recently married his second wife, Beth (Kirby). Suddenly, without notice, Miller’s teenage son, Nicholas (McGrath), who is battling depression, arrives at his door. Peter must navigate the delicate balance of fatherhood and marriage while coming to terms with his own strained family history, tied to Nicholas’s controlling grandfather (Hopkins). Various generations of the family must adapt and confront the history and decisions that bind them. Can Peter overcome his family trauma so he and his son can move forward?
Director: Florian Zeller. Stars: Hugh Jackman, Zen McGrath, Vanessa Kirby, Laura Dern, Anthony Hopkins, Hugh Quarshie. 123 mins. 2022. Drama
Plane
A commercial airliner and its passengers are caught in the ride for their lives, literally, as unlikely allies must come together to safeguard a plane and ensure everyone returns home safely. Commercial pilot Brodie Torrance (Butler) is having a standard flight while discreetly transporting international homicide suspect Louis Gaspare (Colter). Caught in a horrific tropical storm, the plane is forced to make an emergency landing – and that’s only the start of the danger. Can a reluctant hero and a wanted fugitive survive the elements, armed militias and each other?