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| Matt Damon & Noah Kahan |
Ahead of The Odyssey's summer release, actor Matt Damon returns for his third stint as host in 24 years. He cameoed 4 times.
Making their SNL debut is Noah Kahan, who has made a national name for himself over the last couple years. He's been active for about 10 years.
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| The Comeback |
My eyes! Here's what's on television for tonight, Sunday, May 10!
Our Top Pick tonight is the series finale of The Comeback (HBO & HBO Max, 10:37 p.m.). After 21 years, 3 seasons, and [*checks notes*] 29 episodes, the uber-niche Lisa Kudrow comedy signs off for good (supposedly) with tonight's finale. Instead of battling reality programming demands, this season dealt with Valerie joins a sitcom entirely written by AI, and like every season, the casting is impressive. (I haven't seen the new season yet.)
Elsewhere, Hannah Waddingham was Live from New York, Bob rides a mattress, Euphoria is a piggy, Guy sleep walks, Marshals freezes, Rooster has finals, and Eva Longoria has a last chance to find France
Welcome to the Weekend in Pop Culture! Let's examine what's coming out in theaters this weekend.
Mortal Kombat II
Fighting!
The Sheep Detectives
A shepherd's flock investigates his murder.
What have you been watching?
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| K-Everything |
Oppa is Gangnam style! Here's what's on television for tonight, Saturday, May 9!
Our Top Pick tonight is the premiere of K-Everything (HBO Max, 3 a.m. / CNN, 8 a.m.). This new docuseries, underwritten by Hyundai, finds host Daniel Dae Kim returning to his birth country, South Korea, and finding out why and how the country has had such an impact on the global culture in music, food, TV and film.
Elsewhere, Matt Damon is Live from New York, Disney returns to the Chibiverse, sportsballs are played, Hallmark plays Mahjong, Valerie Bertinelli seeks new Love, and Rooster protects his flock.
beware of Harlan Crow
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I have agua chile in front of me and a Frida Kahlo show to follow. Complaints will wait till tomorrow.
Here are today's contestants:
- Bill Bogan, a research administration specialist from Lafayette, Indiana;
- Natalie Oyler-Lusco, a marketing professional from Baltimore, Maryland; and
- Tristan Williams, a data scientist originally from Lincoln, Nebraska. Tristan is a two-day champ with winnings of $38,400.
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| Amadeus |
Today's Top Pick is the series premiere of the Showtime series Amadeus. The series is an adaptation of the original play, which was also adapted for the 1984 film. The play and film were around three hours long. The new series is five episodes. Not sure how that will work, but I'm a huge fan of the film, so I'm willing to chance it. If nothing else, it has Paul Bettany as Salieri. That's worth something.
If the something you're looking for is something more in keeping with Mother's Day, let me point you to Remarkably Bright Creatures on Netflix. Starring Sally Field, Bill Pullman's young clone, and Chief Miles O'Brien, the film is an adaptation of a popular book about a woman's unlikely relationship with an octopus, who appears to be the film's narrator. Don't worry about this turning into a Shape of Water situation. RBC appears to be going for wholesomeness over fish fucking.
Final premieres note: Lauren Holly stars in the Roku original comedy, Broad Trip. She still looks great. Steve Guttenberg is also in the film. He is unrecognizable. It also stars Sophia Bush. I don't know her. I assume she looks like Sophia Bush.
⭐🎵 Amadeus (Showtime, 9:00 PM) 'A bold adaptation of Peter Shaffer's 1979 award-winning play starring Will Sharpe as musical prodigy Wolfgang 'Amadeus' Mozart, and Paul Bettany as envious court composer Antonio Salieri, the spectacular five-part reimagination offers a symphony of genius, rivalry and vengeance as classical music's most fascinating relationship is explored.'
beware of Harlan Crow
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I'm so tired The world can go to hell without me.
Political Discussion Welcome
Here are today's contestants:
- Robert Yan, a language expert from Huntsville, Alabama;
- Helen Yoas, a retired librarian from Williamsport, Pennsylvania; and
- Tristan Williams, a data scientist originally from Lincoln, Nebraska. Tristan is a one-day champ with winnings of $20,000.
Okay, let's see how many capsule histories I can write in 60 minutes ...
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| Via CB |
In a tear filled final episode, all three final designers—Curtis, Charles and Leeland—presented their ten-look collections in front of an audience of friends, family, former contestants and a handful of industry insiders (including our very own editor-in-chief Joanna Fox and Greta Constantine designer Kirk Pickersgill). For this climactic runway, the judging panel was joined by Canadian designer Jason Wu for a full circle moment—he was also the guest judge on the first episode.
beware of Harlan Crow
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How did I get here?
Tonight's Top Pick is the second season finale of The Hunting Party, which could very well turn into a series finale. C'mon, NBC, get on the stick and give me something surprising for Sunday's CL update!
Here are today's contestants:
- Lauren Black, a sales assistant originally from San Jose, California;
- Tristan Williams, a data scientist originally from Lincoln, Nebraska; and
- Shannon Crisenbery, a data annotator from St. Clair, Michigan. Shannon is a one-day champ with winnings of $38,400.
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| Happy Birthday, Lynn Whitfield! Via Tenor |
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| Citadel |
Emmy rush time! Here's what's on television for tonight, Wednesday, May 6!
Our Top Pick tonight is the return of Citadel (Amazon Prime Video, 3 a.m.). But does any still care? What was suppose to ignite an international franchise fizzled out really fast after this spy action show made little dent in the collective pop culture in 2023. International spinoffs flailed and this 3-years-in-the-making sophomore season does a soft reboot trying to salvage one of the most expensive TV shows ever made. Joining Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra, Stanley Tucci, and Lesley Manville this season are Matt Berry and Michael Trucco, among others. And probably high body counts, too.
Elsewhere, David Attenborough has an Adventure, Nancy Guthrie gets CW doc treatment, there's pride and prejudice and another Sister, Margo's got secrets, it's Widow's Bay beach season, and there's a cold case Fire.
