Hollywood Q&A

By Adam Thomlison TV Media

Q: I just watched “The Banshees of Inisherin,” partly because of all the awards buzz it’s getting, and I loved it. I thought the stars had a great dynamic — have they done anything else together?

A: OK, stop whatever you’re doing right now and see “In Bruges” (2008).

If you only came to 2022’s “The Banshees of Inisherin” because of all the

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awards attention it has gotten, you won’t know that it was originally billed as a reunion for stars Colin Farrell (who played good-hearted but “dull” Padraic) and Brendan Gleeson (who played Colm, his former best friend who is now calling him “dull”).

The pair previously starred in “In Bruges,” a similarly chatty tragi-comedy, but this one about hitmen exiled to a quaint Belgian town.

“Working with him again on this, after 14 years, was a dream come true, it really was,” Farrell told IMDb.com.

They were also reuniting with Martin McDonagh, who wrote and directed both films.

And because the creative force was also the same, the two films share a lot more than just their stars. There’s a similar sense of humor, a similar sense of place, and a similar love of landscape shots that can make them feel as much like travel diaries as dramas.

All this is to say that if you loved “Banshees,” you’re likely to love “In Bruges,” too.

Q: When can we expect a new season of “Forged in Fire”?

A: Much like the elements that its bladesmiths deal with in each episode, it seems as if History wants you to treat “Forged in Fire” itself like a force of nature.

That is to say, the cable channel has developed no real predictable pattern for when new seasons come and go. And they don’t share a lot of information ahead of time when new seasons are ordered.

And so, we don’t know when, or even if, a 10th season will come.

The ninth season just ended a few weeks ago, so it’s likely there will be at least a bit of a wait.

But even that’s not guaranteed — only three months passed between the end of Season 7 and the premiere of Season 8, and just two weeks between the sixth and seventh rounds.

I can’t even say with absolute certainty that Season 9 is even finished. Months after what seemed like the Season 8 finale, it returned with the “Judges Takeover” series of special episodes.

And so, we have no choice but to wait and let the show sort of happen to us, in its own time — like a very entertaining, televised force of nature.

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Monday

Fantasy Island

(13) KSTU 7 p.m.

Who will find enlightenment and/or the answers they seek? Each week, Elena Roarke (Roselyn Sanchez) welcomes new guests to the island resort, where their fantasies are fulfilled — though things rarely turn out as expected.

NCIS

(2) KUTV 8 p.m.

Parker (Gary Cole) grapples with his emotions after a conman from his past is suspected of murdering a navy officer who had been transporting millions of dollars worth of opioids. Series star Brian Dietzen, who plays Jimmy Palmer, cowrote this episode.

Tuesday

Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

(7) KUED 7 p.m.

Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. continues to unlock family secrets and help celebrities explore their ancestry. In this installment, actors David Duchovny and Richard Kind trace their roots from Jewish communities in Eastern Europe to the United States.

Accused

(13) KSTU 8 p.m.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Karen LeBlanc are concerned parents in this week’s story. Each installment of this anthology series opens in a courtroom and centers on the accused, with viewers gradually learning about their crime and how they ended up on trial.

Wednesday

The Masked Singer

(13) KSTU 7 p.m.

Season 9 begins, and viewers can expect more themed nights, new costumes and intricately disguised celebrities. Nick Cannon returns as host, along with panelists Ken Jeong, Nicole Scherzinger, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg and Robin Thicke.

Not Dead Yet

(4) KTVX 8:30 p.m.

In a new episode of this fresh dramedy series, former journalist Nell Serrano (Gina Rodriguez) deals with the realization that she can now see and hear ghosts after landing a job writing obituaries. Cece Parekh and Josh Banday also star.

Thursday

Next Level Chef

(13) KSTU 7 p.m.

Following its Feb. 12 premiere, the culi-

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nary competition settles into its regular Thursday timeslot. The contestants face unique challenges as they race to level up by impressing judges/mentors Gordon Ramsay, Nyesha Arrington and Richard Blais.

CSI: Vegas

(2) KUTV 9 p.m.

Season 2 continues with a new episode of this re-vamped procedural drama. Set in Sin City, the series follows an elite team of forensic investigators as they follow the evidence and solve each case. Marg Helgenberger and Paula Newsome star.

Friday

The Greatest #AtHome Videos

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

And the Cedy award goes to… Host Cedric the Entertainer highlights some of the most hilarious viral videos in awards show history — and some cringe-worthy moments, too — in this special installment that coincides with Hollywood’s awards season.

Shark Tank

(4) KTVX 7 p.m.

Entrepreneurs get one shot at getting the Sharks to back their ideas and invest in their business and/or product. The series is currently in its 14th season and features six titans of industry who have already turned many companies into brand names.

Great Performances

(7) KUED 8 p.m.

Alan Cumming returns as host of AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups Awards. The event honors the year’s top films and performances that resonated with older viewers, and Golden Globe win ner Jamie Lee Curtis will receive the Career Achievement Award.

Saturday

XFL Football

(4) KTVX 1 p.m.

The 2022 NFL season is over but the 2023 XFL season is ready to begin. The Vegas Vipers of the XFL North division travel to Choctaw Stadium in a new episode

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Arlington, Texas, to take on the Arlington Renegades of the XFL South division in this season opener.

Empire of Light

HBO 6 p.m.

Directed by Sam Mendes, this 2022 romantic drama stars Olivia Colman as a struggling cinema manager who begins a relationship with her employee (Michael Ward). The pair must deal with racism, Hilary’s (Coleman) struggles with mental health and her past.

Star Trek Beyond

(2) KUTV 7 p.m.

An added treat for “Trek” fans after this week’s premiere of “Star Trek: Picard.” The third film in the rebooted universe finds Kirk (Chris Pine) and the rest of the Enterprise crew battling an alien race while stranded on a hostile planet.

Sunday 2023 Daytona 500

(13) KSTU 12:30 p.m.

The 2023 NASCAR Cup Series gets underway with the season-opener: the historic Daytona 500. Defending champ Austin Cindric is among the drivers taking part in this 200-lap race around the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.

2023 NBA All-Star Game

WGN 5:30 p.m.

The NBA’s top players face off at Salt Lake City’s Vivint Arena, where they show their stuff in the league’s annual exhibition game. Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James are the captains for East and West, respectively.

The Equalizer second

KUTV 7 p.m. The series returns with a new episode and it’s a tense family reunion for Mel (Liza Lapira), who teams up with her sister to save their brother. Mel must also deal with the fallout of her argument with McCall (Queen Latifah).

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