known for writing the original “Scream” (1996) for famed director Wes Craven (“A Nightmare on Elm Street,” 1984), the screenwriter was also instrumental in adapting author Lois Duncan’s 1973 young adult thriller “I Know What You Did Last Summer” into a 1997 film of the same name starring Jennifer Love Hewitt (“Ghost Whisperer”), Freddie Prinze Jr. (“Scooby-Doo,” 2002), Ryan Phillippe (“Cruel Intentions,” 1999) and Sarah Michelle Gellar (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”).
Now, 28 years after the release of “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” Williamson returns to the film’s shooting location for a new project: Netflix’s new crime-laced family succession drama “The Waterfront,” premiering Thursday, June 19, on the streamer.
Filmed in coastal North Carolina between Wilmington and Southport — which is also where Williamson’s hit TV drama “Dawson’s Creek” was filmed — “The Waterfront” takes place in the fictional town of Havenport. As with “I Know What You Did,” commercial fishing plays a large part in the series plot; this time casting the Buckley family as the series’ focus, rather than a hook-wielding mystery man out for revenge.
ahead of the show’s release. “They’ve pulled themselves up from nothing and they’ve built this mini fishing empire in their small little town. Now it’s being taken away from them bit by bit. They’ll do anything to hold onto it, because it represents their family.”
According to Netflix, “The Waterfront” follows the tumultuous story of patriarch and businessman Harlan Buckley (Holt McCallany, “The Iron Claw,” 2023) and his family, comprised of his wife Belle (Maria Bello, “A History of Violence,” 2005) and two adult children, Cane (Jake Weary, “Animal Kingdom”) and Bree (Melissa Benoist, “Supergirl”).
As Harlan, a gruff, alcohol-dependent businessman, is forced to take a step back from the family’s local empire to recover from back-to-back heart attacks, Belle takes up the mantle to find that making money isn’t always as easy — or legal — as it appears at first glance. As she tries to run the fishery in her husband’s absence, the family restaurant also begins to fail, leaving Harlan little choice but to get back to work as soon as possible.
While referencing the official trailer, a May 22 Tudum article
with $2 million in less than three months. In an attempt to keep their heads above water, Harlan is prepared to use the family fishing business to smuggle $10 million worth of cocaine and opiates.
“But with the DEA circling,” the article continues, “and a dangerous drug lord [Topher Grace, “Home Economics”] looking to assert his position, the Buckleys may be treading rough waters.”
The eight-episode first season features co-writing from Lloyd Gilyard Jr. (“The Good Doctor”), Brenna Kouf (“What/If”), Michael Narducci (“The Originals”), Hannah Schneider (“Why Women Kill”) and Katelyn Crabb (“Sick,” 2022), while direction is provided by Erica Dunton (“Ted Lasso”), Liz Friedlander (“Take the Lead,” 2006) and Marcos Siega (“You”).
“The Waterfront” also stars Rafael L. Silva (“9-1-1: Lone Star”), Danielle Campbell (“The Originals”), Humberly Gonzalez (“Ginny & Georgia”), Brady Hepner (“The Black Phone,” 2021), J. Elliott (“Odd Man Out: The Series”), Lucas Hyde (“Heavenly Conquerors”) and Michael Gaston (“The Man in the High Castle”).
Horoscopes
The luckiest signs this week:
ARIES
Some of your friends will suggest doing some enriching activities this week. As an artist, you’ll discover a wellspring of inspiration once you’re in your own private space. Solitude can strengthen your creativity.
TAURUS
You’ll need to hold an immediate meeting regarding a delicate situation at work. Your colleagues recognize your leadership abilities and exceptional organizational skills; they rely on you for guidance.
GEMINI
When planning your vacation, make sure to carefully organize every detail, especially if you’re going abroad or taking a road trip. To have a smooth and enjoyable journey, you’ll need to pay particular attention to several important elements.
CANCER
You’ll be in a good position to renegotiate the terms of your mortgage or any loans. This flexibility will allow you to treat yourself to a well-deserved getaway.
LEO
You may soon be faced with a difficult decision. Even when weighing up the pros and cons, you may struggle to choose the right path. The answer is in your heart—listen to your inner voice.
VIRGO
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This summer, you may want to slim down, which would be good for your overall health. Now is the perfect time to try a new, healthier diet.
LIBRA
Your voice will captivate the audience as soon as you share your point of view. Your words will resonate far and wide, amplified by the power of social media.
SCORPIO
You have some exciting plans in the works for your home and relationships. You may be planning to move in with a new partner. You may consider starting a family, whether through traditional means or by blending families.
SAGITTARIUS
You’ll openly express what others are thinking. Fortunately, your wisdom and maturity will guide your choice of words, allowing you to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
CAPRICORN
You may struggle with keeping your finances in check when visiting an attractive boutique. Having a more spiritual outlook on life will lead to greater fulfillment and align you with your true desires.
AQUARIUS
You’ll achieve a significant accomplishment that will fill you with pride. If you’re single, your soulmate will steer you toward a promising new beginning. If you’re in a relationship, your romantic efforts will rekindle the flame between you and your partner.
PISCES
You’re craving relaxation and rejuvenation. Prioritize a wellness-focused lifestyle to combat the health risks associated with stress.
“The Chosen: Last Supper”Season 5 (June 15)
From triumph to betrayal: Jesus (Jonathan Roumie) enters Jerusalem acclaimed as king and confronts corrupt temple merchants. In the shadows, Judas’ (Luke Dimyan) treachery sets in motion events that would transform history. This tale of sacrifice becomes humanity’s most profound story. Shahar Isaac, Paras Patel, Elizabeth Tabish, Noah James, George H. Xanthis, Abe Bueno-Jallad, Vanessa Benavente, Richard Fancy, Paul BenVictor and Andrew James Allen also star.
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“Sally” (June 17)
Honoring the life of Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel to space, this documentary reveals the story of Ride’s private relationship with Tam O’Shaughnessy, her partner of 27 years, with new details and insights never shared before. From Emmy-winning director Cristina Costantini of Muck Media.
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“Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem” (June 17)
In the 2010 Toronto mayoral election, political outsider Rob Ford unexpectedly throws his hat into the ring. Widely dismissed as a joke by other politicians and the media, he defies critics with a shocking landslide victory. But his administration soon becomes a slow motion trainwreck, with an avalanche of scandals, and allegations of hard drug use leading to an international media frenzy.
BY JAY BOBBIN
“Underdogs” (June 16)
National Geographic gets up close and personal with the outcasts of the animal kingdom in this nature series, narrated by Ryan Reynolds. From their hidden talents to their unconventional hygiene choices to their unsavory courtship rituals, the series celebrates the unique behaviors of the animals who don’t usually get to be the stars of the show.
Q: I thought there was a lot of support for Melissa Rauch in reviving “Night Court.” Why was it canceled?
A: After helping to develop the update, the alum of “The Big Bang Theory” couldn’t have made NBC happier in 2023 with the big ratings returns for the first season of her version of the courtroom comedy, on which she also was an executive producer. In fact, it took only a couple of weeks for the show to get a second-season order — and that prompted Catchy Comedy to add the original 1984-92 sitcom to its weeknight
(Those repeats still can be seen there.)
However, the ratings for the revival generally trended downward from the start of the second season forward ... and by the time NBC decided to hand out the pink slip just after the show ended its third round, it was getting about one-fourth of the viewership that it had premiered to. At least Rauch got to close out the program with a reunion, since fellow “Big Bang Theory” veteran Simon Helberg was a guest star in what turned out to be the series finale.
10. Designer Cassini 11. US Airways Center team 16. Eager. 20. “It’s c-c-c-cold!” 22. Straddling, as an object 24. Director Lee 25. Meadow 27. “Star Wars” bounty hunter 28. Needing medicine 29. Aberdeen’s river 33. Ferrigno of “The Incredible Hulk” 34. Tizzy 36. Sick kid’s TLC giver 37. Principle 38. Decides on, with “for” 39. Area below Greenwich Village 40. Tusked mammal 41. Not decent, say 43. Vicinity 44. Nile snakes 47. Baking amt.
Newman and Redford stage ‘The Sting’
BY JAY BOBBIN
“The Sting” remains one of the greatest con games in movie history.
Appropriately, the extremely clever 1973 Oscar winner for best picture is part of a month-long series titled “The Art of the Con” on Turner Classic Movies, which presents it on Friday, June 20. The film marked a reunion for Paul Newman, Robert Redford and director George Roy Hill, who had collaborated on 1969’s “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” — which, like this picture, won an Academy Award for its screenplay (in this case, by David S. Ward).
The Depression-era-Chicago setting of “The Sting” is virtually a co-star, and art directors Henry Bumstead and James W. Payne rightfully were rewarded with Oscars as well (the movie won in seven categories overall). Redford plays Johnny Hooker, an ambitious small-time grifter who fleeces a courier for vicious monster Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw, who would score big again for executive producers Richard D. Zanuck and David Brown two years later as Quint in “Jaws”).
A decidedly unhappy Lonnegan has Hooker’s partner in crime (Robert Earl Jones, James Earl Jones’s father) killed, prompting a vengeful Hooker to seek Henry Gondorff (Newman), a veteran con artist whose skills have gotten rusty. However, as a friend of the murdered man, Gondorff agrees to partner with Hooker — with Newman and Redford displaying fabulous teamwork again — in staging an elaborate horse-betting scheme to even the score with Lonneg-
Once the set-up is established, “The Sting” makes its way down a path of intricate plotting and potential (and actual) double-crossings, making room for a marvelous group of character actors. Eileen Brennan portrays Gondorff’s girlfriend, Charles Durning plays a policeman who’s on Hooker’s trail, Ray Walston and Harold Gould are seen as members of the joyously larcenous crew assembled to help in scamming Lonnegan, and Dana Elcar (“MacGyver”) appears as an FBI agent who gets involved in the proceedings. A disclaimer, though: Not everyone here is who they first might appear to be.
That’s a big chunk of the enjoyment of “The Sting,” which also became popular for its use of Scott Joplin-composed ragtime music, adapted by Marvin Hamlisch ... who also earned an Oscar for his work on the film in a year that proved hugely fruitful for him, since he scored two more of those honors for 1973’s “The Way We Were” (which also starred Redford).
A movie like “The Sting” is timeless, not only because of the period in which it takes place, but also because it’s simply great moviemaking that plays as well now as it did 50-plus years ago, and will continue to 50 years from now. In the end, you might end up being fooled by the story, but it’s a massively entertaining way to have the wool pulled over your eyes.
BY JAY BOBBIN
Best DINOSAUR MOVIES
“King Kong” (1933): With a new version of “Walking With Dinosaurs” premiering Monday, June 16, on PBS, it’s a good time to look at movies that also had the pre-historic creatures pivotally involved — including this adventure classic that finds the mighty, gigantic ape Kong battling some of them on the fearsome Skull Island.
“One Million B.C.” (1940): Though he was best known for comedies starring the likes of Laurel and Hardy, producer Hal Roach also made a mark with this special-effects-laden novelty, on which he also served as co-director. Victor Mature stars as one of the cave dwellers threatened by a Triceratops and other ancient monsters.
“Journey to the Center of the Earth” (1959): The first movie of Jules Verne’s tale — which has been filmed a number of times since, and even inspired an animated series — casts James Mason and Pat Boone as members of an expedition that ventures to ... well, check the title again. Exotic and lethal beings greet the explorers.
“The Lost World” (1960): Before he became the master of disaster movies, producer Irwin Allen (also the director here) delved heavily into sci-fi projects, with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s fantasy-adventure saga among the tales he tackled. David Hedison, who would appear in Allen’s “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea” TV series later, and Jill St. John are among those cast as seekers of dinosaurs in Venezuela.
“The Land Before Time” (1988): Though dinosaurs normally are considered frightening, they can be adorable in the right situation, as the character Littlefoot is in this animated charmer that has Steven Spielberg and George Lucas as producers. The picture launched a franchise that expanded to television and direct-to-video chapters.
“Jurassic Park” (1993): In contemporary times, thoughts of dinosaur movies frequently and justifiably go immediately to Spielberg’s hugely effective version of the Michael Crichton novel that sees an entrepreneur (Richard Attenborough) plan a theme park around dinosaurs cloned from long-preserved DNA. As it has been in so many Spielberg efforts, John Williams’s music is invaluable here.
A couple of direct sequels and the “Jurassic World” offshoots (including the upcoming “Jurassic World Rebirth”) followed.
“The Flintstones” (1994): You can’t do a project about the title Stone Age family without their pet Dino, and he’s very present via computer animation in this largely live-action comedy that stars John Goodman as Fred Flintstone and Rick Moranis as Barney Rubble.
“Ice Age” (2002): Pre-historic beings are all over this animated feature, set in their time and finding several of them (voiced by Ray Romano, Denis Leary and John Leguizamo) caring for a human baby they discover. The film prompted multiple movie sequels and TV specials.
Thunderstruck: ‘America’s Sweethearts’ Season 2 brings more high-kicks and cowboy boots
Crack the case: Self-taught criminologist sees new connections in ‘Patience’
BY SARAH PASSINGHAM
Investigators solve crimes by putting together the jigsaw puzzle of a case one piece at a time. A fresh perspective can put new pieces in the pile that make the outcome appear in a completely different way. In “Patience,” a new crime drama premiering on PBS on Sunday, June 15, that alternative point of view is exactly what the Yorkshire police are about to get.
The joint British-Belgian detective series, adapted from the original French show “Astrid et Raphaelle,” stars Ella Maisy Purvis (“A Kind of Spark”) as Patience Evans, an autistic woman who works in the city of York’s criminal records office as an archivist. Deep in records work, Patience is far from the investigative action that makes up DI Bea Metcalf’s (Laura Fraser, “Crime”) daily grind.
When Patience and Bea’s paths cross, it becomes clear to Bea that the archivist has a real gift. Not for sorting through paperwork, but for connecting the threads of serial criminals’ offenses going under the radar in York. Bea is eager to use Patience’s knack for seeing a bigger picture to solve nagging cases on her desk as much as
she is motivated to push Patience to not waste her potential.
While Bea’s confidence in her abilities is inspiring, the change to routine could have consequences for Patience, as being thrust into an entirely new environment could be destabilizing for her, even though she is theoretically in her element as a sidekick to DI Metcalf. “The only things that really interest me are forensics and criminology,” Patience tells Bea over lunch in an official trailer for the upcoming series.
Also starring in “Patience” are Nathan Welsh (“Trying”) as DS Jake Hunter; Mark Benton (“Smoggie Queens”) as Calvin Baxter; Ali Ariaie (“The Great”) as DC Will Akbari; Tom Lewis (“Gentleman Jack”) as Elliot Scott; Liza Sadovy (“A Small Light”) as Dr. Loretta Parsons; Adrian Rawlins (“Unforgotten”) as Douglas Gilmour; Jamie Maclachlan (“Slow Horses”) as George Evans; Connor Curren (“Dodger”) as Billy Thompson; Maxwell Whitelock (“Boat Story”) as Alfie Metcalf-Haynes; Eddie Elks (“The Day of the Jackal”) as David Haynes; and newcomer Lotte Lauren as Mathilde Evans.
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Out in the field, Bea and Patience form a strong partnership, bonding over their shared fixation with leaving no mystery unsolved. However, as Patience’s new work forces her to confront her difficult past and share more about her childhood with Bea, the self-taught detective may find herself out too far in the deep end of York’s criminal underworld.
Neurodivergent herself, Purvis spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about her character in January when the series first aired on Channel 4 in the U.K. Speaking about Patience representing a more realistic characterization of autism on screen, Purvis said, “I think there are a lot of misconceptions that autistic people are apathetic, whereas we see in the show that Patience cares so deeply about things.”
Expanding on both the diversity and universality of Patience’s traits, Purvis added, “I think I’m more obsessive than determined. But I certainly share that [passion]. Patience is so internal and very calculated, while I often don’t know what I’m going to say next.”
BY JAY BOBBIN
“JAWS: 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION”
Fifty years to the week when it debuted in theaters, one of the top blockbusters in movie history makes a return to Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD (including a Steelbook version).
Based on Peter Benchley’s best seller, the thriller that really put director Steven Spielberg on the map casts Roy Scheider as the sheriff of the New England resort town Amity Island, where the presence of a great White shark causes concern for locals who don’t want to lose the tourist business they depend on. A shark expert (Richard Dreyfuss) is called in, and it ultimately takes a veteran hunter (Robert Shaw) joining the other two men for a decisive hunt for the deadly marauder to be launched. Stories of how the me-
chanical shark functioned (or didn’t) during the filming are legendary, and they even inspired a stage play. The iconic John Williams music score earned one of the picture’s three Oscars; Lorraine Gary and Murray Hamilton also star in the film, which inspired three sequels (and numerous knockoffs). **** (PG: P, V)
“JURASSIC PARK TRILOGY: LIMITED EDITION”
It’s a big week for modern classics that have Steven Spielberg’s touch to get home-video reissues, as proven by this collection from the movie franchise he launched, now available in a 4K Ultra HD Steelbook edition. Adapted from the novel by Michael Crichton (a co-screenwriter here), the original 1993 hit sees a tycoon (Richard Attenborough) plan the opening of an amusement park featuring creatures cloned from prehistoric DNA, with several scientists (Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum) summoned to certify the venture ... and things eventually running amok, of course. Also in the set are the sequels “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” (1997) — also directed by Spielberg and featuring Attenborough, Goldblum, Julianne Moore and Vince Vaughn – and “Jurassic Park III” (2001), directed by Joe Johnston and returning Neill to the cast, with William H. Macy and Tea Leoni also starring. With “Jurassic World Rebirth” soon to be released, a “Jurassic World Trilogy: Limited Edition” also is newly available in a 4K Ultra HD
BY CAROLINE COLLACUTT
After a stellar first season — reaching the Top 10 TV list in 27 countries around the globe, lasting four weeks on Netflix’s weekly global Top 10 English TV List and causing AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” to go TikTok-viral — “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders” returns for a second season, premiering Wednesday, June 18, on Netflix.
Directed by Emmy winner Greg Whiteley (“Cheer”), “America’s Sweethearts” follows aspiring rookies and squad veterans as they audition to be one of 36 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, one of the most recognizable and beloved squads in the NFL. Across seven episodes, the series’ first season followed dancers from tryouts to the end of the 2023-24 season, showcasing what life was like for the team members both in and out of uniform. The series offered an unfiltered look at the hard work and dedication put into being a Cowboys cheerleader, touching on “narratives of grief, mental health, self-esteem, faith and longevity of passion” (as described by People Magazine).
Since the end of Season 1, Whiteley has been vocal about his interest in returning for a second season. In June 2024, Whiteley spoke with Variety, sharing that the show hit its end right as the cast and crew were starting to pick up speed.
Steelbook version. **** (PG-13: P, V) (Also on DVD)
“THELONIOUS MONK: STRAIGHT, NO CHASER”
Produced by known jazz-lover Clint Eastwood’s company, this widely acclaimed 1988 documentary about celebrated composer-pianist Monk gets Criterion Collection treatment on Blu-ray, with footage of him that was discovered during the 1980s serving as a big portion of the content. Much performance material also is included, though the making if the film was complicated by Monk’s lack of a will before his death in 1982, posing more of a challenge for director Charlotte Zwerin and her colleagues in getting the project completed and released. Eastwood proved to be a major advocate in helping with that process. Interviewees include son Thelonious Monk III and such other jazz legends as John Coltrane, Jimmy Cleveland and Ray Copeland. **** (PG-13: AS, P)
“SABRINA”
Infused with star power, director and co-writer Billy Wilder’s original, delightful 1954 version of this romantic comedy makes its 4K Ultra HD debut. The title character, played with expected charm by Audrey Hepburn, is the daughter of the chauffeur (John Williams) to a wealthy family. She’s secretly in love with David (William Holden), the irresponsible son who worries his much more conservative and
business-minded brother Linus (Humphrey Bogart). When she comes back from a stay in Paris with a new sophistication, David falls for her – despite the fact that he has a fiancee (Martha Hyer), prompting Linus to try to divert Sabrina away from him, only for Linus to fall for her himself. The legendary Edith Head win an Oscar for the costume design here; many of the picture’s basics remained intact for the 1995 remake that starred Harrison Ford, Greg Kinnear and Julia Ormond.
**** (Not rated: AS) (Also on DVD and Blu-ray)
“LOONEY TUNES DIRECTOR’S
VAULT: VOLUME 1”
Though the classic, much-beloved Warner Bros. cartoon franchise has had its presence on home video, this first release in a new Blu-ray line includes several restored short subjects among the 25 titles – along with some offerings that haven’t been seen on video before, specifically “The Dixie Fryer,” “Easy Peckin’s” and “A Kiddies Kitty.” Expectedly, many of the studio’s animation all-stars are present, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Tweety and Sylvester, Speedy Gonzales and Foghorn Leghorn. Devotees of the genre will recognize the names of the directors, encompassing such legends as Chuck Jones, Tex Avery, Friz Freleng and Robert McKimson.
**** (Not rated)
“ALL OF ME”
Carl Reiner scored one of his biggest hits as a director with this
“I felt like we were just starting to get there as we were wrapping up, and I’d love to have more time to see if we can get deeper and deeper with more and more of the team,” he said, leaving fans hopeful. Luckily, Whiteley and the DCC dancers got their wish. This second season follows much the same format, picking up with the cheerleaders from the moment auditions begin, then following them through training camp all the way through the 2024-25 NFL season. While many familiar faces are set to return — including “DCC” mainstays such as coach Kelli Finglass, head choreographer Judy Trammell and squad members Reece Weaver, Jada McLean and Caroline Sundvold, all seen in a teaser for Season 2 — some new dancers are also set to appear and shake things up for the team, challenging the status quo. Executive produced by Whiteley and Adam Leibowitz (“Last Chance U”) of One Potato Productions; Andrew Fried (“Paul American”) and Dane Lillegard (“Welcome to Wrexham”) of Boardwalk Pictures; and Ross M. Dinerstein (“The Money Game”) and Rebecca Evans (“Choir”) of Campfire Studios, Season 2 of “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders” premieres on Netflix Wednesday, June 18.
1984 comedy-fantasy, getting its first release on Blu-ray. In his fourth film guided by Reiner, Steve Martin plays an attorney overseeing the will of a wealthy, dying woman (Lily Tomlin) who arranges to have a mystic (Richard Libertini) transfer her soul into the body of a younger woman (Victoria Tennant, who was Martin’s wife for a while after they made this film). Instead, an accident lands her spirit inside the lawyer, and he’s able to communicate with her – while seeing her image in mirrors and other reflective objects – as he tries to set things right. Martin and Tomlin are enjoyably up for the challenge of combining their characters quite literally; Madolyn Smith (“Urban Cowboy”) and Dana Elcar (“MacGyver”) also appear. *** (AS, P)
