The powers that be told media members to keep their plot details at the barest of minimum, so this “review” of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is more of a general collection of scrambled thoughts that’s spoiler and narrative free. However jumbled and incoherent these following words come across, simply know this: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” ranks right up there with “Star Wars” and “The Empire Strikes Back.” And personally, it’s my favorite installment of the series.
Premiering tonight on SyFy, Childhood’s End centers on the peaceful invasion of Earth by an alien race called the Overlords. Ricky Stormgren (Mike Vogel) is the human who is picked by the Overlords to be their messenger to the people of Earth, with Daisy Betts co-starring as Ellie, Ricky’s wife.
When we last left Quantico, it wasn’t looking too good for Simon. Realizing that his plans for a bombing were taken and implemented, he turns down Alex‘s offer to help her find the real culprit and was immediately chloroformed by Elias upon entering his house. With this the last week before the winter break for the show, let’s see how it all plays out.
Director Stig Björkman’s spring 2011 meeting with actress Isabella Rossellini was the origins behind the first rate documentary Ingrid Bergman – In Her Own Words, as Rossellini brought up the idea of making a film about her mother. An evocative and enriching look at one of cinema’s most talented and adventurous actresses, Ingrid Bergman – In Her Own Words (Rialto Pictures, 114 minutes), begins its one week engagement today at Landmark’s Nuart Theatre.
One can expect a healthy share of nostalgia for the 15th and final season of American Idol, which premieres on FOX Wednesday, January 6. Keith Urban, Harry Connick Jr., and Jennifer Lopez return as the judges, and Lopez talked about the pride she feels in taking part in this iconic show.
Recently released on Blu-ray and DVD, Ricki and The Flash stars Mery. Streep as Ricki, a rock singer who attempts to reconnect with her daughter Julie (Mami Gummer) who is heartbroken over the breakup of her marriage.
Acclaimed country artist Jennifer Nettles and Golden Globe winning Ricky Schroder headline the new NBC feature Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors. Inspired by Dolly Parton’s upbringing, the feature centers on how the Parton family overcame tragedy and hardships through the power of determined faith and love.
Alicia Vikander will be honored with the Rising Star Award at the annual Awards gala at the 29th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF). She will join previously announced honorees Cate Blanchett, Johnny Depp, Michael Fassbender, Brie Larson, Saoirse Ronan, and director Tom McCarthy for the occasion.