Two classic Elvis Presley movies are shown this afternoon on TCM, and both of them feature noteworthy leading ladies. This 1957 film, which includes the title tune, as well as “Treat Me Nice” and others, co-stars Judy Tyler as Elvis’ leading lady. Tyler became a TV star thanks to her role on the Golden Age kids’ TV show Howdy Doody, playing Princess Summerfall Winterspring.

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VIVA LAS VEGAS By David Bianculli

This 1964 movie musical is the second Elvis Presley classic shown by TCM this afternoon. This one, co-starring Ann-Margret, pairs two of the era’s reigning sex symbols in a frothy film flirtation set against the Las Vegas speedway.

2016

Jan

THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY By David Bianculli

This 2014 movie is, in essence, a dramatized international version of Restaurant Wars. Helen Mirren plays Madame Mallory, the stuffy operator of a Michelin-starred restaurant in France – and Manish Dayal co-stars as Manish, a gifted cook who brings from India his family recipes, and his family, and sets up shop across the street from Madame Mallory, with his own ethnic eatery. Directed by Lasse Hallstrom, director of Chocolat, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape and My Life As a Dog.

2016

Jan

IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE By David Bianculli

Tonight’s theme is a “Celebration of Creativity” – and its roster includes Audra McDonald (pictured), Smokey Robinson, James Taylor, Carol Burnett, Usher, and others. Check local listings.

2016

Jan

EX ISLE By David Bianculli

This is definitely not a recommendation. It’s basically a warning, even though it’s sight unseen, which may seem unfair. But last year, We TV gave us the worst show of 2015 in a tasteless reality-show “relationship” program called Sex Box, in which couples had sex on stage in an opaque box, then emerged to audience applause and the questions of “counselors.” This new series, premiering tonight, sounds like a contender for worst show of 2016. It’s called

2016

Jan

J. LO GOES RAT IN NBC'S 'SHADES OF BLUE' By Ed Bark

Via the miracle of a remote control button push, viewers can segue Thursday night from a glam Jennifer Lopez as an American Idol judge to a battered, weepy one in the opening scene of NBC’s Shades of Blue...

2016

Jan

GUNS IN AMERICA By David Bianculli

On Tuesday, President Barack Obama went on live TV to talk about gun violence, in what already has become one of his most attention-getting speeches since his ones about “Obamacare” and race. And tonight, CNN’s Anderson Cooper moderates a live town hall event from Virginia, with the title and topic Guns in America. It’s an invitation-only question-and-answer session, and though the National Rifle Association was invited to send representatives, NRA spokesperson Andrew Aru

2016

Jan

THE BLACKLIST By David Bianculli

MIDSEASON PREMIERE: This year of The Blacklist begins with Liz (Megan Boone) in the glass box, where Red (James Spader) was placed as the series began. And she’s awaiting trial – but also awaiting, or at least fearing, a possible murder attempt by her enemies. That’s what Red fears is coming. And, as usual, his instincts are good.

2016

Jan

ANGEL FROM HELL By David Bianculli

SERIES PREMIERE: This is a CBS series that was delayed from a fall launch, and I don’t expect it to improve with age. This new Jane Lynch show would have been a better fit over at Fox, where her Glee act fit in with that network’s punky and spunky attitude. But here, her character of an abrasive guardian angel is far, far short of me declaring, It’s a Wonderful Show. Don’t expect bells to ring – here, or in the ratings.

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