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‘Katy Keene’ comes to The CW in Lucy Hale’s ‘Riverdale’ spinoff BY JAY BOBBIN
With the success of “Riverdale,” it was only logical The CW would go back to the world of Archie Comics for another series. However, “Katy Keene” is markedly different in theme and tone. Premiering Thursday, Feb. 6, it takes a high-spirited approach to the saga of the title character, an aspiring fashion designer played by “Pretty Little Liars” alum Lucy Hale. She aims to make her mark in New York, as do several friends including Josie McCoy (Ashleigh Murray, reprising her “Riverdale” role) – of Josie and The Pussycats fame – who has moved to the Big Apple to pursue her music career. Jonny Beauchamp and Julia Chan also have leading roles in the show from prolific executive producer Greg Berlanti and much of the “Riverdale” creative team. Reasoning that the approach of “Katy Keene” is “halfway between ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘Girls,’ ”
executive producer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa says the marching orders from the network were for “something bright and optimistic and aspirational, then we kind of took that and ran with it. And it’s nice that the show has such a different tone. It’s fun to be talking about things like Broadway and fashion and not (such ‘Riverdale’ elements as) the Gargoyle King or the Black Hood or an evil cult.” With Season 2 already ordered, “Katy Keene” gets a direct introduction from “Riverdale” as Hale appears on the parent show the night before the spinoff’s debut, as Veronica Lodge (portrayed by Camila Mendes) visits New York. The new series certainly lets Hale play lighter than her previous CW effort, “Life Sentence,” which cast her as a suddenly cured cancer patient. “This is definitely a more heightened reality,” she confirms, “but with any character I play, I try to keep it really grounded and real. What I’m excited
about with ‘Katy Keene’ is that we’ve created this really amazing, beautiful, optimistic world, but we are going to see the struggling of trying to make it in New York. (Each major character has) a big dream or big goal in the show, and I think that we’re going to explore the struggle of life in general as well.” As he does on “Riverdale,” Archie Comics CEO Jon Goldwater (the son of the company’s co-founder) serves as an executive producer of “Katy Keene,” and he clearly wants it to echo what’s been on the page since Katy’s creation 75 years ago. “Designers like Calvin Klein and Betsey Johnson drew inspiration from Katy’s character,” he notes. “And a lot of pop-culture icons now really pay attention to the styles from back then, so it’s a lovely thing that we are able to draw on that part of the Katy Keene history.”
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February 2 “The Ranch”
Denis Leary co-created, wrote and starred in this gritty, humorous 2004-11 FX drama about a group of New York firefighters coping with their jobs and their personal lives in the wake of 9/11. Daniel Sunjata, Steven Pasquale, Callie Thorne and John Scurti are also in the solid cast.
The comedy series about a former semi-pro football player who returns to Colorado to help run the family ranch begins its fourth and final season. Ashton Kutcher, Sam Elliott and Elisha Cuthbert head the cast. (ORIGINAL)
February 7 “Locke & Key”
“Guy’s Grocery Games”
From executive producers Carlton Cuse (“Lost”) and Meredith Averill (“The Haunting of Hill House”) comes this mystery series about siblings who discover magical keys after moving into their ancestral home following their father’s murder. Darby Stanchfield, Jackson Robert Scott, Connor Jessup and Emilia Jones head the cast. (ORIGINAL) Series Premiere
“Next in Fashion”
Fashion designer Tan France (“Queer Eye”) is the host of this high-stakes competition series in which 18 of the world’s best and quietly innovative designers vie for a chance to become the next big name in fashion. At stake is a $250,000 grand prize and an opportunity to debut their collection with luxury fashion retailer Net-a-Porter. (ORIGINAL)
Season 14 of Guy Fieri’s unscripted Food Network series that shows contestants creating dishes from ingredients found in his “Flavortown Market” contains a five-part celebrity chef tournament, competitions featuring young chefs and superfans and a challenge of making tacos without traditional taco ingredients.
“Damages”
Seven-time Oscar nominee Glenn Close headed the cast of this gripping 2007-12 FX drama about a high-stakes New York litigator who takes a recent law school grad (played by Rose Byrne) as her protege. Ted Danson, Chris Messina, Michael Nouri, Tate Donovan and Zachary Booth are also in the cast.
“The Stranger”
From Great Britain comes this thriller miniseries based on the Harlan Coben novel of the same name, about a man who sets off on a quest for the truth about those closest to him after learning a secret that has a devastating impact on his life. Richard Armitage, Jennifer Saunders, Hannah John-Kamen and Siobhan Finneran head the cast. (ORIGINAL)
“Murder in the Heartland”
COMING SOON “Altered Carbon” (Feb. 27)
Anthony Mackie, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Simone Missick and Lela Loren are among the guest stars in the second season of this sci-fi series that takes place 300 years in the future. (ORIGINAL)
“Self-Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker” (March 20)
Oscar winner Octavia Spencer (“The Help”) stars as the trailblazing African American haircare entrepreneur who was America’s first female selfmade millionaire in this drama series from Nicole Jefferson Asher (“Toni
Braxton: Unbreak My Heart”). Blair Underwood and Carmen Ejogo also star. (ORIGINAL)
“Sergio” (April 17)
Wagner Moura (“Narcos”) stars as a U.N. diplomat who becomes trapped by a bombing after taking one last assignment in Baghdad just after the U.S. invasion in this drama movie. (ORIGINAL)
“The Hollow” (July 12)
Trapped in a a maze of bizarre towns, odd time portals, dangerous beasts and quirky characters, three teens must find their way back home in this animated action series. (ORIGINAL)
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The second season of this ID true crime series focuses on murder cases in Missouri, where a man was found beaten to death in his own driveway; Idaho, where a man disappeared leaving behind a charred truck; and Illinois, where a woman was brutally slain at the business she owned.
COMING SOON “High Fidelity” (Feb. 14)
A departure from Nick Hornby’s novel and Stephen Frears’ 2000 movie, this dramedy series follows the adventures of a record store owner (Zoe Kravitz, “Big Little Lies”) in a gentrifying Brooklyn neighborhood, who revisits past relationships through song as she tries to get over a lost love. (ORIGINAL)
“Love, Beth” (date TBA)
Amy Schumer produces, directs, writes and stars in this 10-episode comedy series that is the first under her deal with the streamer. Details still to come. (ORIGINAL)
“Marvel’s Helstrom” (date TBA)
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Adapted from a 2006 Japanese film of the same title, Scott Speer’s 2018 romantic drama stars Bella Thorne as Katie Price, a teenager who suffers from a rare condition that prevents her from going out into the sunlight. Her days are spent housebound, with only her father (Rob Riggle) and best friend (Quinn Shephard) for occasional company. A sensitive hunk (Patrick Schwarzenegger) falls for her after they meet on a series of nighttime dates, but he doesn’t know that Katie faces a grim future.
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Writer-producer Dan Fogelman (“Galavant”) made his feature directorial debut with this 2015 comedy-drama inspired by the story of folk singer Steve Tilston. Al Pacino anchors a splendid cast in the title role of an aging rock star who’s reluctant to moderate his lifestyle, until his manager (Christopher Plummer) discovers a previously undelivered letter to Danny from John Lennon. Annette Bening, Jennifer Garner and Bobby Cannavale also star.
“Movie: The Skeleton Twins”
“Saturday Night Live” alums Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig star as estranged twins who, having coincidentally cheated death on the same day, reunite with the possibility of mending their relationship in this 2014 comedy movie from director Craig Johnson (“Wilson”). The solid cast also includes Luke Wilson, Joanna Gleason, Ty Burrell and Boyd Holbrook.
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Oscar-winner Barry Jenkins (“Moonlight”) directs this limited series based on a forced together to complete a community Colson Whitehead award-winning novel by the same name. Stars include Thuso service sentence. Stephen Merchant Mbedu (“Is’Thunzi”), Chase W. Dillon (“The Office”) and Elgin James (“Mayans (“First Wives Club”) and Aaron Pierre (“Krypton,” “Brittania”). (ORIGINAL) M.C.”) are the creators. (ORIGINAL)
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Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie represent the women that raised accusations against Roger Ailes.
News division’s harassment allegations are a ‘Bombshell’ If you don’t think the story behind “Bombshell” is the stuff of drama, consider that it also did much to fuel a cable series (namely, Showtime’s “The Loudest Voice”) before the movie was released. With its double-entendre title, it’s the tale of the sexual harassment at Fox News that ultimately deposed the late Roger Ailes as the chief of the organization ... and as much as he’s at the center of the saga, as played by the ever-excellent John Lithgow, “Bombshell” is even more the story of the female employees who fought back, some of them very visible Fox stars. One is Megyn Kelly, and while actors often are cast for their resemblance to the real-life people they play, it is absolutely astonishing how much Charlize Theron looks like Kelly here. It’s not just the hairstyle or the posture that have been among the journalist’s trademarks; it’s a matter of capturing everything about her to perfection, making “Bombshell” worth seeing for Theron (who’s also a producer of the film) alone. She’s Oscar-nominated for the portrayal, as is the hairand-makeup team that worked with her here.
Nicole Kidman plays former morning-show co-anchor Gretchen Carlson, who did much to lead the charge vocally against those she accused of improper behavior, and Margot Robbie (also a current Oscar nominee for the movie) has a composite character based on several other Fox News employees who were in Ailes’ orbit. Unfortunately, in the end, going that route weakens “Bombshell”: If you’re going to stay factual with other figures in the situation, you shouldn’t invent one to go alongside them. With that said, the overall story remains compelling, also involving such figures as media titan Rupert Murdoch (a perfect part for Malcolm McDowell) and personalities including Jeanine Pirro and Ainsley Earhardt (Alanna Ubach, Alice Eve). There’s certainly the aspect to “Bombshell” that generates interest in the casting of those playing familiar faces, but “Saturday Night Live” staple Kate McKinnon also is on hand as another character developed specifically for the script, a Fox News producer. Again, director Jay Roach (who’s done a terrific job on such fact-inspired HBO projects as “Game Change” and “Recount”) and screenwriter Charles
Charlize Theron’s Top 10 Movies “Long Shot” (2019): Theron is wonderfully game as the U.S. Secretary of State, who makes a presidential bid and enlists the help of a speechwriter (Seth Rogen) she used to babysit. “Tully” (2018): While Theron does very fine work
as an overwhelmed mother of three, she’s matched by Mackenzie Davis in the title role of a nanny enlisted to help her.
Randolph (“The Big Short”) take a gamble by stretching dramatic license to generate scenes so fictionalized, even if they have a basis in truth. It’s hard to discount that when what actually happened at Fox News has been so widely documented. Still, “Bombshell” does have its share of powerful moments – many of them furnished by Charlize Theron, who’s about as good as it gets in playing a well-known public figure.
John Lithgow plays media mogul Roger Ailes
BY JAY BOBBIN
“Snow White and the Huntsman” (2012): Theron gets her Evil Queen on, and quite
effectively, in this revision of the fairy tale that also stars Kristen Stewart as the fairest of them all.
“Young Adult” (2011): Theron is great fun as
a divorced novelist who returns home, intent on reclaiming her now-married ex-boyfriend.
“Atomic Blonde” (2017): A furiously physical “North Country” (2005): Theron does and effective Theron plays a British spy you definitely don’t strong work as a miner whose complaints about on-the-job want to run into on a staircase if you’re her enemy. harassment led to a historic lawsuit. “Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015): As an “Monster” (2003): The role that has defined ideally gritty post-apocalyptic warrior, Theron makes a perfect match for title star Tom Hardy ... and sometimes outmatches him.
“A Million Ways to Die in the West” (2014): Theron is much more successful than this Western satire is overall, as she plays a gunslinger’s estranged wife who befriends a farmer (director and cowriter Seth MacFarlane).
Theron’s career thus far is one that, ironically, she loses herself in completely: Aileen Wuornos, the serial killer Theron played to an Oscar win.
“The Cider House Rules” (1999):
As an
older woman who teaches the John Irving story’s young hero a lot, Theron offers a textured performance.
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Horoscopes Event Calendar WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2 TO 8, 2020 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: LEO, VIRGO AND LIBRA
ARIES If it’s been a while since your kids moved away from home, you may decide to sell the house in order to gain a little more freedom. If you’re in a new rela tionship, you can expect a mar riage proposal. TAURUS There will be lots to talk about this week. At work, you’ll ex pand your client base and suc ceed in bringing your staff to gether to make things run more smoothly. Your suggestions and advice will be appreciated.
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One Night in Memphis Saturday, February 8, 2020 - 7:30pm to 10:00pm 4, 1956 -- the night when authentic rock-
Three times Grammy-Nominated, four
abilly, country, gospel and 1950s rock &
times Blues Music Awards “Entertainer of
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the Year” and five times “Contemporary
Featuring critically acclaimed tributes to
Male” Blues Music Award Winner, the
legendary artists Carl Perkins, Johnny
legendary Tab Benoit will take the stage
Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley.
CANCER You’re practically ready to con quer the world. You’ll undoubt edly have the inspiration to take on a stimulating professional or personal challenge.
at 7:30 pm!
LIBRA Unforeseen circumstances can put you behind schedule. Leave some time between ap pointments to avoid stressing if things run late. This is an excel lent time to strike out on your own. SCORPIO Some friends will invite you to join them on a spontaneous trip. Nothing brings you more joy than breaking up your winter routine and burying your feet in the warm sand. SAGITTARIUS You’ll experience a whole range of emotions. You may clean up your circle of friends, as some of them are parasites who don’t deserve your time. CAPRICORN You may be pressured to make a big decision. Before you do, however, you should take the time to gather all the available information so you can weigh the pros and cons. AQUARIUS At work, you’ll find yourself with a mountain of urgent work to be completed. This situa tion may be stressful, but it’ll prove useful to your professio nal development. PISCES Even if you prefer to remain on the sidelines, you’ll be in the spotlight this week. You’ll find yourself in a situation that re quires you to come out of your shell, such as on stage or in front of a crowd.
Saturday, February 1, 2020
A high energy re-creation of December
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VIRGO It’ll be a stressful week for one reason or another. You’ll be mo tivated to take better care of yourself, if only by doing more exercise.
Crafternoon - Adult Craft Day 3:30pm to 5:00pm
GEMINI Finances are a source of stress for many. Take the time to get in touch with the right people who can help you find practical solutions and give you a break.
LEO You appreciate good company and devote yourself to those you love. Some may take ad vantage of your good nature, and you’ll let them continue to for a while.
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on at the Sumter Opera House, so grab your friends and join us on Februray 8th
at the Sumter Opera House on Decemfor the blues, Tab is sure to deliver a night to remember. With over twenty albums under his belt, he certainly has wait to host him on our stage with his 111 N. Harvin St., Sumter, SC Cost: Free
Open House
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Storytime at Wesmark
10:00am - Noon Santee-Wateree Department of Mental Health invites you to an open house. Membership is available to young adults, 16-25 and information packets will be available at this event. Parents and guardians are encouraged to stop by and learn about this program. For more information, call 803-934-4397 1175 North Guignard Drive
10:00am to 11:00am Bring the little ones to hear some stories at the Wesmark BRanch of the Sumter
Reading Buddies
Wednesdays at 10 am from the 2nd week in September through the 3rd week in May.
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Saturday, February 1, 2020
Tech Playground
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Saturday, February 8, 2020
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THE GENTLEMEN R, 1 hr 43 min Action/Adventure Comedy
STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER
2 hr 35 min Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
THE GRUDGE (2020) R, 1 hr 33 min Horror
JUST MERCY
PG-13, 2 hr 16 min Drama
“DOCTOR SLEEP”
much a wreck, alienating her friends in the course of working at a yearHave you ever wondered what round Christmas shop. Luckily for her, happened to Danny, the youngster a dashing fellow takes an interest in from Stephen King’s “The Shining”? her; he’s played by Henry Golding This sequel from director-screenwriter of “Crazy Rich Asians” fame, and Mike Flanagan, who had a big he inspires her to become a better streaming success with “The Haunting and more purposeful person, even of Hill House,” answers the question reconnecting with her emigrant family ... and at considerable length, with – including her mother, played by a “Director’s Cut” on Blu-ray and 4K Emma Thompson, who also co-wrote Ultra HD adding another half-hour on the script. Of course, she was in “Love top of that. Played as an adult by Ewan Actually,” but her efforts to channel McGregor and now called “Dan,” the filmmaker Curtis are too obvious. That central character is trying to suppress also doesn’t help the director here, his psychic powers, but a youth with Paul Feig of “Bridesmaids” fame. similar abilities (Kyleigh Curran) needs Endearing and enduring holiday his help in evading a sinister cult called movies are tough to make, and this is The True Knot. Dan’s father Jack, more evidence of it. ›› (PG-13: AS, P) played by Jack Nicholson in the movie (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) version of “The Shining,” also figures into the events here; additional cast “THE GOOD LIAR” members include Rebecca Ferguson, This twisty-turny tale makes an Zahn McClarnon (“Westworld”), Bruce obviously fine match of esteemed Greenwood (“The Resident”) and acting veterans Helen Mirren and Ian Jacob Tremblay (“Room”). ››› (R: AS, N, McKellen, the latter playing a wellP, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) practiced con artist whose new mark
is the recent, very wealthy widow portrayed by Mirren. Initially, she appears to fall for all of his typically successful tricks ... but let’s be real, we’re talking about someone who has played several monarchs (and won awards for doing so), so her character isn’t likely to be duped that easily. Inspired by a Nicholas Searle novel, the drama was directed by Bill Condon (“Chicago”) and also features “Downton Abbey’s” Jim Carter and Russell Tovey (“Quantico”) – but the main attraction clearly is the showdown of wits and performing skills between
LITTLE WOMEN PG, 2 hr 15 min Drama Romance
UNDERWATER
PG-13, 1 hr 35 min Horror, Suspense/ Thriller
FROZEN II
PG, 1 hr 44 min Animated, Comedy, Family
THE TURNING
PG-13, 1 hr 35 min Horror Suspense/Thriller
GV Graphic Violence
One of the shows that have helped put streaming services on the map, particularly where award consideration concerned, this widely acclaimed Netflix series might not have made the mark it did had it gone to NBC as originally planned. Ellie Kemper (“The Office”) has the title role of a Midwesterner who is rescued from a cult after 15 years, then moves to New York to start her life anew. New members of her social circle include her landlady (Carol Kane), her roommate (Tituss Burgess) and the socialite (Jane Krakowski) who hires her as a nanny. Executive producer Tina Fey had a couple of acting roles in the show during its four-season run; other guest stars included Martin Short, Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern, Ray Liotta, Andy Cohen and recent “Richard Jewell” star Paul Walter Hauser. ››› (Not rated: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray)
The performer who fares best in this romantic comedy is George Michael. Seriously. As the title might indicate, the late singer’s music is pivotal to the film, and his tunes manage to emerge untainted from what otherwise is a pretty sensational misfire ... trying to stand alongside the sorts of British films that writer-director Richard Curtis does so well, such as “Love Actually” and “Four Weddings and a Funeral.” Emilia Clarke (“Game of Thrones”) plays an aspiring actress who’s pretty
R, 1 hr 59 min Drama Action/ Adventure
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Mirren and McKellen. DVD extras: deleted scenes. ››› (R: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)
DOLITTLE (2020) PG, 1 hr 46 min Action/Adventure, Comedy, Family
BAD BOYS FOR LIFE
R, 2 hr 4 min Action/Adventure, Comedy
Coming Home Soon
“MASTERPIECE: SANDITON”
While it’s in the midst of its broadcast run on PBS, this adaptation of the final Jane Austen story – which she didn’t finish, though Emmy-winning Austenadaptation veteran Andrew Davies completed it for this version – makes its home-video debut, allowing early purchasers to see the rest of the series before it’s televised. The saga converts a drab fishing village into an appealing health resort, with Kris Marshall (“Love Actually”) as the chief force behind the transformation. As various others get involved as developers or guests, a number of plots unfold, one involving an influential patron (Anne Reid) who wants to find a romantic partner for her nephew (Jack Fox) ... but he has his own opportunistic ideas. Rose Williams, Theo James and Kate Ashfield also star. ››› (Not rated: AS) (Also on Blu-ray)
“PLAYING WTH FIRE”
Made by Nickelodeon’s movie division, this family-friendly comedy lets John Cena follow in the footsteps of such other brawny stars as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Dwayne Johnson in matching muscles to mirth. He portrays a promotion-craving firefighter who, along with his colleagues, rescues several youngsters (Brianna Hildebrand, Christian Convery, Finley Rose Slater) from a blaze and ends up having to play babysitter for them
“ROMA” (Feb. 11) “THE GREAT WAR” (Feb. 11) “SWAMP THING: THE COMPLETE SERIES” (Feb. 11) “SNATCHERS” (Feb. 18) “21 BRIDGES” (Feb. 18) “THE TWILIGHT ZONE: SEASON ONE” (Feb. 18) since their parents are away. It doesn’t take long for the youngsters to turn the firehouse upside-down, yet their new and supposedly temporary guardians bond with them, much to the surprise of all concerned. Keegan-Michael Key, John Leguizamo, Judy Greer and Dennis Haysbert also appear, but the picture primarily is a showcase for the amusingly game Cena. ››› (PG: AS) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)
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