Sumter Scene: September 11 - September 17, 2021

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Horoscopes ........................................................... 2 Now Streaming...................................................... 2 Puzzles ................................................................... 4

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‘The Meg’ tries to put teeth back in shark movies

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Showtime’s ‘American Rust’ a tale of family, despair and murder

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TV Schedules ......................................................... 5 ‘You Bet Your Life’ Top 10 ................................................................... 6 Abigail Heringer revival brings Jay Leno Home Video .......................................................... 7 back to TV regularly

September 11– September 17, 2021

‘Y: The Last Man’ makes this a woman’s world, literally BY JAY BOBBIN

Imagine a world from which almost every man is eliminated. A new FX on Hulu drama series based on a DC comic visualizes it. Premiering Monday, Sept. 13, “Y: The Last Man” makes virtually every mammal with a Y chromosome extinct ... one extremely rare exception being the son (Ben Schnetzer) of a politician (Diane Lane) with White House aspirations. She tries to hide his continued existence while building a team of female allies, though others conspire against her, notably a political rival (played by Amber Tamblyn). Olivia Thirlby, Ashley Romans, Diana Bang, Missi Pyle, Juliana Canfield, Marin Ireland and Elliot Fletcher also are featured in the sci-fi saga for executive producer and writer Eliza Clark (“Rubicon”). “I read this comic book 10 years ago and fell in love with it,” Clark recalls. “I think it is a beautiful story about survival, and

it examines characters in a landscape that is constantly pressing on really interesting ideas about power and systems of oppression.” Still, Clark was compelled to update the story. “Our show is gender-diverse,” she says, “We’ve made the representation of this world, in some ways, very different from the way it is in the comic book. Yorick’s (the son) maleness is not what sets him apart in this world; it’s his Y chromosome that sets him apart. We used the comic book as a blueprint, and I think fans of the book are going to love (this).” Though actress Lane has continued to get strong movie roles (i.e. “Let Him Go”), she explains of her “Y: The Last Man” involvement, “I wanted this opportunity to work with an ensemble that was going to bring an iconic piece of writing to life. I was always so surprised at who was a fan of the graphic novel, so I found that

intriguing. It made me want to lean in and take the risk on a new type of format. “I’ve only ever done one other series (the final season of ‘House of Cards’),” adds Lane, “but this was much more of an ensemble, and my part in it was certainly very interesting to me. (And) who knew that we were going to be faced with the experience as it laid out for all of us in the period of time we were filming?” Indeed, fellow executive producer Nina Jacobson (“The Hunger Games”) reflects, “I don’t think anybody could have imagined some of what we have learned, even in this last year or so, about how hard it is to hold it together in a crisis. And I think that the show does

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ARIES You might decide to change your car on a whim. Just remember to be patient and negotiate a good price; the seller will eventually make you an ever better offer. At work, your team will offer to support you if you’re overwhelmed. TAURUS As you calculate your budget, you’ll realize you can afford to indulge in a few more luxuries, perhaps in the form of a vacation or two. Professionally, changes will prove quite profitable if you can overcome your fear of change. GEMINI You need to make changes in your relationships, both at home and at work. Wait a few days for your emotions to calm down before you take action. Some decisions need time; acting on a whim isn’t always the best approach. CANCER You may be influenced by those closest to you to spoil yourself. You’ll decide to give yourself a makeover and follow the advice of a specialist. By reducing your anxiety, you’ll automatically find yourself in better health. LEO You’ll find yourself in the spotlight for one reason or another. You’ll be in charge of a group that might well pay tribute to you, or at least offer you warm congratulations. A promotion isn’t too far off.

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“The D’Amelio Show” This documentary series follows the lives of Charli and Dixie D’Amelio, two young TikTok content creators and stars with more than 100 million combined followers, as they and parents Marc and Heidi uproot their lives in Connecticut for a move to Hollywood and the bright lights of fame and stardom. (ORIGINAL)

“What We Do in the Shadows”

As the horror comedy returns for Season 3 , the household is in a tizzy now that the vampires have discovered their put-upon human minion Guillermo (Harvey Guillen) is a vampire hunter. Also, Laszlo, Nadja (Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou) and their housemates are elevated to a new level of power, in storylines that involve a sexy Siren, werewolf kickball and Atlantic City.

VIRGO You’ll consider buying property if your family undergoes one or more changes. You may hear of a birth among your relatives, which will delight you. Try to be more delicate with certain sensitive people. LIBRA You’ll have a lot of conversations. Even at work, you’ll find yourself in the middle of a great discussion. This will allow you to expand your social circle and network of professional connections. New friendships will lead to great adventures. SCORPIO You’ll finally get out of a complicated financial situation. You’ll master the art of persuasive speech and convince some people to follow you. In love, communication is essential if you want your emotional connection to thrive. SAGITTARIUS You’ll need to make a decision without having access to all the necessary information. Try to rely on your good judgement. And above all, avoid long-term payments whenever possible so as not to add to your financial strain. CAPRICORN You could receive a great offer in your professional life. Take the time to discuss it with your loved ones before you accept, even if it’s your dream job. Affection will magically appear as soon as your world is ready for it. AQUARIUS You’ll have your eyes glued to your social networks. It’s a good idea to include your significant other more in your various activities to rekindle the passion between you. At work, your whole team will rely on your experience. PISCES The phone is ringing off the hook; sometimes clients will be in dire need of your service, other times your loved ones will be looking for you. Your efficiency is what makes you so highly sought after. If you’re single, you’ll find love when you stop looking for it.

Actors and first-time producers Chris Witaske, Jon Barinholtz and Katie Rich are the creative forces behind this adult animated comedy series that follows Diane Dunbrowski, aka The Chicago Party Aunt, as she stays true to her credo of “when life gives you lemons, turn (it) into Mike’s Hard Lemonade.” Lauren Ash, Rory O’Malley, RuPaul Charles and Jill Talley head the voice cast. (ORIGINAL)

As Season 3 of this teen dramedy opens, socially awkward high schooler Otis (Asa Butterfield) is having casual sex, Eric and Adam (Ncuti Gatwa, Connor Swindells) are officially a couple and Jean (Gillian Anderson) has a baby on the way. Elsewhere, Aimee (Aimee-Lou Wood) discovers feminism, Jackson (Kedar Williams-Stirling) gets a crush and a lost voicemail still looms. (ORIGINAL)

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This four-part docuseries from executive producers/ directors Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughby Nason (“Fyre Fraud”) chronicles the unraveling of LuLaRoe, an infamous multi-level-marketing company run by eccentric founders that enticed young mothers with work-from-home opportunities while recruiting independent retailers to peddle their increasingly bizarre and defective clothing products. (ORIGINAL)

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From writer/director Mike Mohan (“Two Weeks With a Love”) comes this erotic thriller about a young Montreal couple (Sydney Sweeney, “In the Vault,” and Justice Smith, “Paper Towns”) whose interest in the sex life of the couple across the street morphs from curiosity to obsession. Ben Hardy (“Bohemian Rhapsody”) and Natasha Liu Bordizzo (“Crazy About You”) also star. (ORIGINAL)

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Jason Statham’s Top 10 Movies

BY JAY BOBBIN

“The Fate of the Furious” (2017): Though he had appeared in earlier chapters of the action franchise, Statham’s potent teamwork with Dwayne Johnson in this edition launched discussions about the two getting their own spinoff – which they ultimately did. “Spy” (2015): Statham uses his rugged image in a different way as a CIA agent skeptical of getting an analyst (Melissa McCarthy) as an in-thefield colleague. “Parker” (2013): A typically tough Statham has the title role of a thief bent on getting even for his crew’s betrayal of him. “Safe” (2012): A paternal aspect is added to Statham’s role as a former cage fighter protecting a special youngster (Catherine Chan) from various forces. “Killer Elite” (2011): Though it shares the title of an earlier movie, this thriller

‘The Meg’ tries to put teeth back in shark movies BY JAY BOBBIN

largely goes its own way, but it keeps the theme of professional assassins as embodied by Statham and Robert De Niro. “The Mechanic” (2011): In another remake, Statham assumes Charles

And then, there is that massive shark, called

For a number of years, the “Sharknado” cable

a Megalodon ... or “The Meg” for short. In a

Bronson’s earlier part as a resourceful killer teaching his trade to a protege (Ben Foster).

movies kept shark thrillers alive ... but after the

way, this film got stolen from itself, since Syfy

last of those was televised, the theatrical-movie

premiered a thriller called “Megalodon” within

industry apparently felt it was time to sharpen

days of “The Meg’s” release. With that striking a

is one of many brawny stars in this

itself up on that genre.

similarity, we’d say what’s good for the goose is

series-launching saga of mercenar-

good for the gander. But, of course, we’d never

ies-for-hire led by Sylvester Stallone.

Thus we got “The Meg,” an old-fashioned

scare show that has nothing on “Jaws,” though it

“Death Race” (2008): Yes ... another

say that. The easiest way to get audience members to

tries to lift a few elements from that classic tale.

“The Expendables” (2010): Statham

remake. Statham takes over the hard-

In the film – which TNT shows Thursday, Sept.

jump out of their seats with something like “The

driving role of a competitor in an auto

16, and Friday, Sept. 17 – a prehistoric shark the

Meg” is to have the creature sneak up or pop

race in which winning means others

size of a small island targets an undersea research out at unexpected moments – but with such a

lab and its crew. You also might think of the film

picture, you expect that to happen at almost any

“Deep Blue Sea,” and that’s how shameless “The

turn. With that said, there are some reasonable

Meg” is about ripping off other waterlogged

jolts in “The Meg,” and that’s what viewers will

fright fests. “Flipper” may be the only fish tale

come to it for. (Unless they mistakenly think

that hasn’t been cribbed from in this case.

they’re going to see a biography of Meg Ryan.) Director Jon Turteltaub knows how to make

Action star Jason Statham plays the chiseled

leader of the undersea team, and he’s haunted by movies, as he’s proven with “Phenomenon,”

losing their lives. “Crank” (2006): This variation on “Speed” casts Statham as a hit man (again) injected with a chemical that forces him to keep his heart rate above a certain level to survive. “The Transporter” (2002): Arguably

a tragedy from his seafaring past. (Hello, Quint!)

“While You Were Sleeping” and “National

the most flexible business suit ever

Though he gets top billing, he’s not the most

Treasure.” With “The Meg,” he tackles a category

worn by an actor – or by anyone, for

interesting person on board, thanks to a cast that

that’s tried and true ... but in spite of a couple

that matter – shares the starring role

also includes such familiar faces as Rainn Wilson

of true scares, and the fact that the result had

with Statham, who plays an inde-

of “The Office,” Robert Taylor of “Longmire” and

a surprisingly big opening due largely to clever

pendent courier in over his head.

Masi Oka of “Heroes” and “Hawaii Five-0.”

marketing, some may wonder why he tried.

Celebs become videographers in Season 3 of Fuse’s ‘Made From Scratch’ BY GEORGE DICKIE

If Fuse’s “Made From Scratch” seems

“It worked well with kind of the

“One of the best environments

to have taken on a more intimate tone

overall narrative of the show,” he ex-

for that is in the kitchen,” Scarlett

in Season 3, it might be because of the

plains. “It’s not just playing on titles, it’s

says, “or hanging around the dinner

way the eight episodes were shot.

not just about the artist’s background

Premiering Wednesday, Sept. 15, the new installments of the half-hour series that follows musical artists in

and how they’re made from scratch or even how the dishes they’re creating are made from scratch. But really the show itself is made from scratch in the way

table and having a home-cooked meal with somebody you grew up with. So we were able to lean into that.

their kitchens as they and kin prepare

that the artists themselves are taking it

family recipes were actually shot by

upon themselves to really produce it and

cooking show,” he continues. “We’re

the subjects themselves. There were

shoot it.”

not lifting out recipes and having the

“And obviously this show is not a

This season, the focus shifts to

audience kind of follow along what

a concession to the pandemic, only

younger artists as viewers get to go

they’re making. It’s more about the

camera packs and lighting shipped to

inside the kitchens of pop singer/actress

interaction and the sharing of anec-

no production crews this time around,

the celebs’ homes with instructions on set-up and use. According to Jon Scarlett, Fuse Media’s vice president of content and a

Becky G, singer/songwriter Maria Isabel, rapper Smino, R&B singer Joyce Wrice and singer/songwriter/actress Tinashe, and watch them prepare a dish with a close family member as they let down

dotes and stories and really heartfelt conversations around food and dining with a loved one. And that’s really what the show is about. More

producer on the show, all the artists ac-

their guard and reveal how family and

so than just kind of two people in

quitted themselves quite nicely as their

food has shaped their identity as people

the kitchen cooking, it’s really about

own videographers.

and artists.

sharing those intimate moments.”


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Showtime’s ‘American Rust’ a tale of family, despair and murder BY GEORGE DICKIE

Del Harris is a man whose calm, composed exterior belies a war going on inside. As played by Jeff Daniels (“The Newsroom,” “Steve Jobs”) in the Showtime drama series “American Rust,” premiering Sunday, Sept. 12, he’sthe chief of police in Buell,

Jay Leno

Pa., a forlorn Rust Belttown outside of Pittsburgh that’s pockmarked by deserted fac-

away and a son, Billy (Alex-

in a bar fight. But when a dead

tories and empty, decaying

Neustaedter, “Colony”), who

body turns up in an abandoned

buildings.

has a propensity for getting into mill and Billy is implicated, Del trouble after turning down a

must decide the lengths to

he takes a cocktail of opioids

football scholarship and getting

which he will go to protect the

to keep his PTSD at bay but

dumped by the love of his life,

son of the woman he loves.

struggles with maintaining the

Lee (newcomer Julia Mayorga).

diminishing dosages his doctor

But despite everything, Del

Philipp Meyer, the series is the

prescribed. He has a love in-

still pines for Grace and is pro-

story of good people making

terest in Grace (Maura Tierney,

tective of Billy, even stepping

bad choices in places that

“The Affair”), but she also has

into get the kid probation after

progress seems to have left

an exhusband who won’t go

he clubbed a guy with a board

behind, the type of people that

A veteran of the war in Iraq,

Based on the novel by

Daniels, a native Michigander, knows well. “I am one of those folks that comes from a part of the country that can feel less, can feel inferior, the fly-over country, the you’re-not-fromthe-coasts,” the actor explains. “So I understand that. I’d lived with it as an actor going in and sitting in waiting rooms against people from Yale and Juilliard and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. I understand those people and that person.” Del’s relationship with Grace is reflective of that. He clearly cares for her but she seems on the fence about him, and when he sees her with her ex, he backs off. But Daniels’ working relationship with Tierney is theopposite. He praises his co-star for being a smart actress, a worthy acting partner and someone who “jumped off the cliff with me” in terms of making acting choices.

View from the Couch

BY JAY BOBBIN

both down if they don’t achieve the opposite first. William Hurt reprises his role from previous Marvel offerings in director Cate Shortland’s supporting cast that also includes two alumni of the James Bond movie “Quantum of Solace,” David Harbour and Olga Kurlyenko; Rachel Weisz, who happens to be the wife of soon-to-exit Bond star Daniel Craig, and Ray Winstone also appear. DVD extras: two “making-of” documentaries; deleted scenes; outtakes; introduction by Shortland. ››› (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Bluray, 4K Ultra HD, Digital and On Demand)

AS Adult situations P Profanity

of grown-ups. Eva Longoria, Jimmy Kimmel and Lisa Kudrow also are heard in the picture, which received exhibition on the for-pay levels of the Peacock streaming service while it was debuting in theaters. The film also is available on Blu-ray with the original “The Boss Baby” in a two-movie collection. ››› (PG: V) (Also on Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD, Digital and On Demand)

“MARE OF EASTTOWN”

Kate Winslet recently earned raves for her title performance in this limited HBO series, a mystery about a Pennsylvania “BLACK WIDOW” detective probing a murder “THE BOSS BABY: while trying to hold the loose Showing just how quickly major FAMILY BUSINESS” ends of her own life together. theatrical features are making Disappearances deepen local their way to physical home video Alec Baldwin again voices the title role in this animated concern and make Mare’s in the current age – though comedy sequel, but the case all the more challenging, this also had a simultaneous character is now an adult, at especially as it comes to involve debut on Disney+ (for an extra least initially ... making room people she knows extremely “Premier Access” charge) – for another Boss Baby from well ... and the possibility that this latest Marvel adventure the same family, who has the they’ve done some heinous gives Scarlett Johansson her voice of Amy Sedaris. She has things. Julianne Nicholson, Jean own showcase in the franchise a magical method of letting Smart, Evan Peters, Guy Pearce, by drawing the past into the brothers with Baldwin David Denman, Cailee Spaeny what becomes the character’s and Sosie Bacon (daughter of extremely dangerous present. It and James Marsden’s voices Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick) turns out she isn’t the only Black experience their childhood again, enabling them to discover also are in the very solid cast. Widow, with Florence Pugh Though a second edition isn’t playing another one, making the just what a scheming fellow baby (voice of Jeff Goldblum) planned at this point, HBO has two women allies in fighting a said it would entertain that if conspiracy that could take them is plotting against the world

‘You Bet Your Life’ revival brings Jay Leno back to TV regularly BY JAY BOBBIN

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Once a popular series leaves the air, it isn’t necessarily forever ... and that’s particularly true of game shows.

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In recent years, there’s been a real renaissance of that format, especially with ABC getting back into the (forgive us) game by reviving numerous contests for its “Summer Fun & Games” concept. Syndication also has been a big market for such revivals, and it’s about to offer another example proving what’s old is new again.

Family Feud.”

“You Bet Your Life” nominally was a game, but it also was a showcase for host Groucho Marx to bounce wisecracks off contestants (and, sometimes, off announcer George Fenneman as well). The show’s television rebirth in weekday syndication Monday, Sept. 13, will service another comedy star known for humorous interactions: Jay Leno is taking the reins of the new “You Bet Your Life,” reportedly incorporating some elements from his “Tonight Show,” with his former “Tonight” bandleader Kevin Eubanks by his side again.

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Comedy stars generally have fared well as game-showreboot hosts, and here are some other examples.

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writer-director Brad Ingelsby comes up with another story that merits telling. DVD extras: four “making-of” documentaries. ›››› (Not rated: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray)

“THE WIZARDING WORLD 10-FILM COLLECTION” Given its umbrella name, fans of a certain author should be able to guess without much trouble what’s in this release ... J.K Rowling being the writer in question. The eight “Harry Potter” movies certainly have had solid workouts on home video via a number of editions, but this is the first time they’ve been combined with the two films to date in the Rowlinginspired “Fantastic Beasts” franchise. This is a complete set at least for the moment, since work has been going on in and around the coronavirus pandemic on a third “Beasts” movie. Daniel Radcliffe toplines the “Potter” pictures, of course, while Eddie Redmayne gets first billing in the “Beasts” offerings. A Blu-ray edition of this collection is slated to be released in October. ››› (PG and PG-13, varying by title: AS, V)

“MASTERPIECE MYSTERY: GUILT”

long run as the latest survey revealer on “Family Feud,” also parlaying that into “Celebrity Drew Carey: Succeeding “The Price Is Right” legend Bob Barker was no easy task, but Carey’s popular tenure is heading into the current daytime version’s 50thanniversary season. Wayne Brady: Keeping the flame for series originator Deal,” Brady also continues as a regular on the pseudo-game “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Alec Baldwin: The oftencomedic actor has spent severalyears holding the same style of stick microphone used by predecessor Gene Rayburn on the current iteration of “Match Game.” Anthony Anderson: Concurrent with his run on the hit sitcom “black-ish,” Anderson – along with his “Mama Doris” – has been presiding over “To Tell the Truth.” Joel McHale: Known for his snark, the “Community” alum has been helping players play the odds on “Card Sharks.”

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The title perfectly describes what the two central characters feel in this tale that’s currently airing on the PBS anthology series – and will have just wrapped up the broadcasts of its four episodes when this set goes on sale. Mark Bonnar and Jamie Sives play brothers who are driving home from a wedding when they become involved in a hit-and-run accident in Edinburgh. Rather than tell authorities just what happened, they try to cover up the incident, something that becomes increasingly complicated to do as things evolve. Ruth Bradley and Bill Paterson also star. ››› (Not rated: AS, P, V)

Coming Home Soon “CRUELLA” (Sept. 21) “BATWOMAN: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON” (Sept. 21) “THE BLACKLIST: THE COMPLETE EIGHTH SEASON” (Sept. 21) “A CLOCKWORK ORANGE” (4K Ultra HD) (Sept. 21) “F9” (Sept. 21)


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