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Recap of 'Pretty Little Liars' Season 5 Episode 20: Dancing Queen

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It's Tuesday, which means "Pretty Little Liars'" fab four are up to their usual antics: being ritualistically stalked by a deranged sociopath while simultaneously making terrible decisions when it comes to their love lives! This week, the liars dealt with their relationship drama (spoiler alert: RIP Spoby), went head-to-head with A in a dance-off, and -- most importantly -- found out the jaw-dropping truth about Mona Vanderwaal's death. Hint: she faked it! Maybe.

Spencer Cheats On Toby, Makes Us Doubt True Meaning of Love

You're probably wondering if that misguided grifter named Jonny is still living in Spencer Hastings' backyard. Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Even worse, their horrifying Watership Down mural is poached and illegally put in a gallery, prompting them to steal back their work. Bad call for all kinds of reasons, but mostly because Toby Cavanaugh drives up in his cop car full of buzz kills and ruins everything.

This poor long-suffering policechild arrests Jonny for burglary and gets him kicked out of the Hastings House of Horrors, but don't worry -- Jonny gets revenge by kissing Spencer. As in, Spencer cheats on Toby. Or, to put it another way, our hearts are broken and life as we know it is over.

Oh, and in other devastating news, Emily Fields breaks up with Talia. Why? Because Talia's husband is still in love with her, and thinks she and Em are having some kind of experimental lesbian fling. Sad times.

Hanna Dances Like No One's Watching, Fails Miserably

Now that Hanna Marin's dad has incontrovertibly proven that he's the worst father ever, the only way Hanna can afford college is by entering a beauty competition. Naturally, she decides to dance her way to the top, and despite Caleb Rivers being like "look at your life, look at your choices," Hanna asks Emily for help busting a move. Because apparently Em's a dancer? Just go with it.

The bad news is that Hanna's evil stepsister, Kate, joins the competition (except not really -- A is just messing with her), which causes Hanna to have a dance-y breakdown. She ends up doing a completely insane routine set to the dulcet tones of "Bang-Bang" while Emily watches in horror, and a pageant instructor has the nerve to say she doesn't have what it takes to win twenty grand. The small amount of good news is that Emily signs up to do the pageant in Hanna's place, because -- as the age-old saying goes -- bros before psychos.

Mike Confesses The Truth About Mona, Alison's Off The Hook

Remember last week when we discovered that Mike Montgomery leads a double life wherein he pumps iron by day and fondles blood samples by night? Well, there's more to the story than meets the eye.

Aria's naturally concerned about her brother's extracurricular activities, and after breaking into Mike's room and finding a necklace that says "I'm with you," she asks her friend Andrew to follow him to the gym. Turns out Mike skips his work out in favor of dropping a blood of vial off in the woods behind Mona's house (good times), and Aria scopes out his hiding spot only to get caught red-handed.

Now, before you fly into a panic and assume Mike is either a) a vampire, or b) a murderer, listen up. Turns out this poor lost soul is actually hiding Mona's blood in the woods for the creepy and adorable reason that a blood vials were the last gift she gave him before her untimely death. You see, apparently, Mona faked her own murder at the behest of A, who wanted to frame Ali. So, is Mona alive? Maybe not. Mike thinks A killed her in a sinister double-cross -- but one thing's for sure: Alison DiLaurentis is off the hook!

Burning Questions

1. Is Mona alive? She hasn't been meeting up with Mike at their designated hang outs, so it looks like she's definitely dead. Plus, we saw her corpse.
2. If Ali isn't A, who is? Our money is on one of Aria's parents, only because they haven't been on the show in literally months and lord knows what they're getting up to in their free time.
3. Now that Emily's entering the beauty pageant, will she become A's next target?
4. A is shown holding a wrench at the end of this episode. Sounds like an injury might be in the liars' future, right?
5. Are Toby and Spencer over? Because if not, Spence should probably stop kissing other men.

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13 Stars One Win Away From an EGOT

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Oh, the elusive EGOT. It takes a very special performer to nail down an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and a Tony. The enviable club is a relatively small one, with impressive members like Whoopi Goldberg, Rita Moreno, Audrey Hepburn, and Mel Brooks. But there are a few entertainers that are almost there! Find out who is just one coveted statue away from reaching EGOT status. Some of the contenders surprise you...

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Oscars by the Numbers: 24 Fascinating Academy Awards Stats

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The accountants of PricewaterhouseCoopers aren't the only ones crunching numbers on the run-up to the Oscars. We've compiled some fascinating stats about Hollywood's biggest night: How many people will be watching? How long do winners really have to give a speech (in theory)? Who set a new record for the oldest Oscar nominee this year?

And here's one record this year's Oscars will never beat: Shortest Oscar Ceremony Ever, unless it ends after the first award is given out.US-OSCARS-PRESS ROOM

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Justin Bieber Gets Egged in Promo for Comedy Central Roast (VIDEO)

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Justin Bieber, comedy central roastJustin Bieber is getting a taste of his own medicine in the first promo for his upcoming roast on Comedy Central.

The clip features Bieber primping in front of the camera, then raising his arms as an onslaught of eggs are launched at him. It's a callback to the singer's arrest for egging his neighbor's home back in 2014, and as Comedy Central noted on its Facebook page, was a chance for Bieber to "learn how poor, defenseless houses feel."

We can only imagine that whatever staffer was tasked with egging the Biebs had a grand old time. Check out the clip below, and get pumped for the special.
Post by Comedy Central.

"The Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber," hosted by Kevin Hart, premieres on March 30.

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Schwing! This 'Wayne's World' 'SNL 40' Sketch Is Excellent (VIDEO)

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There was plenty of nostalgia to go around during Sunday's "SNL 40" special, including a reprise of beloved characters Wayne and Garth in a new "Wayne's World" sketch.

Mike Myers and Dana Carvey donned wigs and ripped jeans for the callback to their classic "Saturday Night Live" personas, sending up the show itself with a top 10 list shouting out all the things they -- and viewers at home -- love about the program, 40 years later. It included send-ups of their own penchant for catchphrases (Schwing!) and poked fun at both longtime producer Lorne Michaels, as well as relatively-new addition to the "SNL" canon Kanye West (who gamely played along as guards watched him closely in the crowd, lest he make a break for the stage to "interrupt" the proceedings).

The goofy clip is sure to put a smile on your face, and make you want to bust out some air guitar as you sing along to the "Wayne's World" theme song. Check it out below. We think you'll find it's pretty excellent.

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Sorry, But Jessica Williams Won't Host 'The Daily Show'

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With a new deal locked in over at HBO, John Oliver won't be returning to Comedy Central to fill Jon Stewart's soon-to-be-vacated "Daily Show" chair. And another candidate has taken herself out of the running, too.

Jessica Williams, who's been a correspondent for "The Daily Show" since 2012, was one of the names floating around as a potential replacement when Stewart announced that he'd be giving up his hosting gig later this year. And while Williams would be an inspired choice, it turns out that the young comedienne has no interest in the job.

In a series of tweets posted over the weekend, Williams acknowledged the rumors about her potential rise in the "Daily Show" ranks, but ultimately said, "Thanks, but no thanks." "I'm not hosting," Williams tweeted, adding, "I am super not right for [the job]," but she "Can't wait to stick around & see what happens."
And for those worried that Williams's distancing herself from the host's chair means she might leave "The Daily Show" soon, the correspondent quickly quashed those thoughts. "I'm gonna troll that ass for yrs," she tweeted.
Sounds excellent to us.

[via: Jessica Williams]

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HBO Renews 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver' for 2 More Seasons

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HBO knows how to hold on to a good thing: The cable channel has renewed buzzy show "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" for two more seasons.

The former "Daily Show" star left Comedy Central for his own gig at HBO last year, and quickly established himself as a giant in the comedy-news genre. His tenure at "Last Week Tonight," which began in April 2014, has been marked by critical praise and viral videos galore, making his renewal a no-brainer.

"We are incredibly proud to have John as part of the HBO family," said HBO head of programming Michael Lombardo in a statement. "His unique ability to deliver socially significant commentary week after week, along with his innate comedic brilliance, puts John in a class by himself."

Season three will premiere some time in 2016, and season four will debut in 2017. Each season will consist of 35 episodes.

"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" is currently in the midst of its second season. It airs Sundays at 11 p.m. on HBO.

[via: Deadline]

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Sam Taylor-Johnson Won't Direct 'Fifty Shades' Sequels: Report

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A new report from a U.K. tabloid claims that "Fifty Shades of Grey" director Sam Taylor-Johnson won't be back for the film's sequels, citing her disagreements with the author behind the blockbuster book series.

According to The Sun, the relationship between Taylor-Johnson and author E.L. James was so fraught with tension that the director decided it was best not to move forward on the franchise's two sequels. Taylor-Johnson made no secret in recent weeks that she disagreed with some of James's decisions regarding the film, revealing in several interviews that they regularly clashed on set, and that she didn't approve of James's seemingly carte blanche control over the final product.

"All the biggest arguments were about the sex scenes in the film," a source told The Sun. "Erika wanted the movie to be loyal to the book and much more explicit. But Sam pushed back because she wanted the movie to be more than just a collection of S&M scenes."

And while "Fifty Shades" has become an international box office sensation, setting records both domestically and abroad, apparently that success -- and Universal's greenlighting of the book's two sequels, "Fifty Shades Darker" and "Fifty Shades Freed," before the first flick even hit theaters -- is not enough to keep Taylor-Johnson on board.

"[Taylor-Johnson] wants out and Universal knows that's the right decision," the same source told The Sun. "Her relationship with Erika has become absolutely toxic - they despise each other and blame each other for the problems with the film."

The Sun reached out to Universal for a response, but the studio only said that no decisions about the sequels had been made so far. We'll have to wait for official word about the situation, but based on Taylor-Johnson's previous comments, we think it's safe to assume this rumor is right.

[via: The Sun, h/t NME]

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'Chicago Fire' Star Taylor Kinney Engaged to Lady Gaga (PHOTO)

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After staying tight-lipped, the news is official: "Chicago Fire" star Taylor Kinney and Lady Gaga are engaged.

The couple, who met on the set of the singer's 2011 video "You and I," reportedly got engaged on February 14, but waited until Monday to make an announcement. Gaga confirmed the engagement in an Instagram post, sharing a snap of her stunning (and huge) heart-shaped sparkler with the caption, "He gave me his heart on Valentine's Day, and I said YES!"

He gave me his heart on Valentine's Day, and I said YES!

A photo posted by @ladygaga on


Things seemed serious between the couple -- who started dating in 2011, briefly broke up in 2012, then reconciled a month later -- for some time. In a recent interview with Howard Stern, Gaga said she'd marry Kinney in a heartbeat.

"He is the right guy," she told the radio host. "How do we know? It's this feeling..."

Congrats to the happy couple. And good luck to Gaga lugging that giant rock around.

[via: Lady Gaga, h/t Us Weekly]

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10 Most Controversial Oscar Moments in Academy History

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When a billion people are watching, the Oscar stage is a tempting place to broadcast your political views, as more than one star or filmmaker has chosen to do. It's not always a popular choice, as Vanessa Redgrave or Michael Moore can tell you.

Controversial Oscar moments aren't always about politics: Among the other scandals are a shockingly naked stranger, a barely-dressed starlet, and a persistent rumor about one surprising win.
Most Controversial Oscar Moments

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Clone Check! Watch the First 'Orphan Black' Season 3 Clip

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Orphan BlackClones: They may look exactly like you, but they can be damn hard to track down.

In this first sneak peek from season 3 of BBC America's "Orphan Black," Sarah (Tatiana Maslany) is checking in with her "sisters" just moments after discovering the existence of a line of male clones (her "brothers"?).

Alison is, predictably, barking at her kid's soccer referees -- so, check. A coughing and sick Cosima is staying with Felix, check (and Kira is with them, so double check). But where the hell is Helena? Sigh. It's just impossible keeping up with their wayward, murderous lookalike.

"Orphan Black" premieres Saturday, April 18 on BBC America.

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The Week in Hollywood: February 16 - 20 (PHOTOS)

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Wondering what your favorite Hollywood stars are up to? We've got lowdown -- in photo form -- of the premieres, parties, and other celebrity-filled events taking place all week long.The New York Times' Timestalks & TIFF In Los Angeles' Presents

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​Oscars 2015: 7 Burning Questions Remain

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The Oscars aren't until next Sunday, but the race will be all over by Tuesday. The 17th is the day ballots are due; after that, it's all in the hands of the number-crunchers at Pricewaterhouse Cooper. Still, there were a lot of last-minute awards given out over the weekend by several of the professional groups -- writers, cinematographers, sound editors, sound mixers, and makeup artists and hairstylists -- whose members will also be turning in their Oscar ballots this week. Their decisions should help you, not only to determine who'll win the prizes in the more obscure corners of your Oscar pool ballot, but also which movies have broad enough support to win the more coveted prizes.

What did we learn from this weekend's guild awards?

Well, the Writers Guild of America gave its original screenplay prize to "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and its adapted screenplay prize to "The Imitation Game." Those are safe bets for the Oscars as well. The American Society of Cinematographers gave its top prize to "Birdman," and even though Emmanuel "Chivo" Lubezki also won this Oscar last year for "Gravity," he's likely to win again this year for his stunning long-take tracking shots that comprise "Birdman."

The Cinema Audio Society, which recognizes the work of sound mixers, gave its live-action prize to "Birdman," which not only makes that film the favorite for the Sound Mixing Oscar but adds yet another burst to its momentum for Best Picture. Don't confuse this group with the Sound Editors (who handle sound effects, rather than the overall soundtrack), whose Golden Reel award this weekend went to "American Sniper." That film is a safe bet for the Sound Editing Oscar, which, after all, usually goes to the loudest movie. (Yes, there are three war movies competing; besides "Sniper," there's "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies" and "Unbroken," but the Academy will want to give at least one Oscar to "Sniper," and this is about the only one it's likely to get. As for the other two nominees, "Interstellar" had sound problems, according to many listener complaints, and "Birdman" hardly seems to belong in this category.)

As for the Makeup and Hairstylist Guild Awards, they gave two prizes each to "Budapest" (Best Period Makeup, Best Period Hairstyling) and "Guardians of the Galaxy" (Best Contemporary Makeup, Best Special Makeup Effects). Since these two films are competing for the Makeup and Hairstyling Oscar (along with "Foxcatcher," which went unrewarded by the guild), they seem to be evenly matched going into the final stretch. It's a tough call; "Budapest" has an impressive array of whimsical mustaches and beards, not to mention Tilda Swinton's elaborate old-age makeup, but "Guardians" had impressive makeup as well, was one of the year's biggest hits, and is unlikely to win any other Oscars except maybe Visual Effects. So this category looks neck and neck.

So, is it gonna be "Boyhood" or "Birdman"?

Tough to say. There's a precedent either way. "Boyhood" won the BAFTA for Best Picture last weekend, along with many precursor awards earlier in the season, and the last six BAFTA winners have gone on to win the Best Picture Oscar as well. Then again, it's not clear that people in Hollywood actually care what the British Academy thinks; rather, the BAFTAs seem to reflect conventional wisdom, not generate it.

"Birdman" has won the three major guild awards (Producers, Screen Actors, and Directors), and it's been 19 years since a movie ("Apollo 13") won all three of those and failed to win Best Picture. Also, the Academy seems to have gotten over its long-standing bias against movies about show business (see recent winners "The Artist" and "Argo"). Plus, there's the simple fact that it has nine nominations to six for "Boyhood." On the other hand, it's very hard to win Best Picture without even scoring an Editing nomination (as "Birdman" failed to do), and there's also just the general weirdness factor, contrasted with the more traditionally heartfelt "Boyhood." So I'd say the odds favor "Birdman," but it's going to be very close.

Does any other movie have a chance?

Not really. The way the weighted voting system works for Best Picture ballots favors movies that are widely admired (if not loved) over movies that inspire passionate feelings for or against. So movies that are divisive or don't inspire much enthusiasm will fall by the wayside. Not everyone loves "Boyhood" or "Birdman," but they're both widely admired.

As for the others, "American Sniper" may be far and away the most populist movie among the Best Picture nominees, having earned more than $300 million to date, but to the Academy, it's still too controversial. "Grand Budapest Hotel" has as many nominations as "Birdman," but it's a more overt comedy, and comedies almost never win. "The Imitation Game" and "The Theory of Everything" are pretty standard-issue biopics, with only their strong lead acting performances to distinguish them. "Selma" is as divisive in its own way as "American Sniper," though it'll probably win Best Original Song and have to be satisfied with that. "Whiplash" doesn't feel like the kind of grand, ambitious movie that says "Best Picture," though tyrannical music teacher J.K. Simmons is a lock for Best Supporting Actor.

Who'll win the acting prizes?

Along with Simmons, "Still Alice" star Julianne Moore and "Boyhood" co-star Patricia Arquette have been locks for Actress and Supporting Actress since day one. That leaves Best Actor as the only truly suspenseful race.

Let's see, Benedict Cumberbatch did a solid job playing Alan Turing in "The Imitation Game," but the role isn't as flashy as the others in the category. Bradley Cooper is nominated for the third time in three years, but the Academy's ambivalence toward the real-life story of Chris Kyle, which will keep "American Sniper" from winning Best Picture, will extend to Cooper's performance as well. (Indeed many pundits were surprised he was even nominated.) Steve Carell's physical and dramatic transformation for his creepy "Foxcatcher" role is impressive, but it's not clear that the movie is all that well regarded or even widely seen. Besides, if the narrative behind the performance is what a great job a comedian did with a dark and dramatic role, it's easier to go with Michael Keaton for "Birdman," which also has the virtue of being the actor's comeback role and his first recognition by the Academy during a long and celebrated career. The only one who can trump him is Eddie Redmayne, for his striking physical transformation as Stephen Hawking in "The Theory of Everything." Playing someone who overcomes tremendous physical or mental disability is often a sure path to Oscar success. Both actors have won a number of precursor awards this season, so this category remains a toss-up, to be decided according to which personal narrative the Academy prefers.

Is Oscar campaigning getting out of hand?

Seems so. After all, it's kind of silly that personal narrative should matter so much (as opposed to, you know, merit), but it does. The "For Your Consideration" ads for "The Imitation Game" popping up on the trade websites are just the latest symptom. They hint that Academy members should pick the film (and Cumberbatch) because it's a way of honoring Turing as a gay martyr. That's pretty rich for a film that's been accused of downplaying the World War II codebreaker's homosexuality. Plus, it's a tactic likely to backfire, as it did nine years ago for "Brokeback Mountain."

Meanwhile, songwriting nominee Diane Warren, who's been nominated six previous times without a win, is griping that neither singer Rita Ora nor the Relativity record label are doing enough to campaign for her tune "Grateful," from the film "Beyond the Lights." She may have a point -- the song is certainly an underdog in a category that contains "Glory" (from "Selma"), "Everything Is Awesome" (from "The LEGO Movie") and "I'm Not Gonna Miss You" (from "Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me."). "Glory" is the favorite (because "Selma" has to win something), and everyone loves "Everything Is Awesome" (though not enough to overcome the Academy's aversion to satirical songs). Campbell's tune, inspired by his valiant struggle against Alzheimer's, has sentiment and personal narrative on its side. The other nominee, "Lost Stars," from the little-seen musical "Begin Again," has even less of a shot than "Grateful." Which makes Warren's carping seem, well, less than "Grateful." To the extent that personal narrative matters, she's not helping her cause.

Is it really an honor just to be nominated?

Yes. In fact, it's lucrative. Not only to the nominees enjoy the likelihood of salary raises the next time they're up for a role, but even if they don't win, they'll take home a swag bag this year worth a reported $125,000. This collection of luxury goods and travel gift certificates isn't an official Academy gift (it's put together by an outside firm, without the Academy's endorsement), but it's still a pretty nice consolation prize for the 80 percent of nominees who won't go home with trophies.

In the grand scheme of things, how much does all this matter?

Not much, perhaps. As film critic Richard Roeper pointed out in a tweet, "Fifty Shades of Grey" earned more during its Valentine's Day weekend debut than "Boyhood," "The Theory of Everything" and "Whiplash" have earned all together during their entire runs. Of course, "Grey" isn't going to win any Oscars next year, but swag bags aside, it looks like this year's Best Picture contenders are fighting over who gets to be king of an awfully small anthill. The winner, whether it's "Birdman" or "Boyhood," will be celebrated for a moment and forgotten by the time next year's Oscars roll around. After all, last year was the year of "12 Years a Slave," and yet this year, the Academy seems to have forgotten that black people exist, either as story subjects or as performers and filmmakers.

Then again, who's to say this year's Oscar race will have no larger impact? Five years ago, "The Hurt Locker" became the lowest-grossing Best Picture winner in ages, and yet it seems Clint Eastwood must have seen it. What else is "American Sniper" but his "Hurt Locker," an Iraq War movie that is careful not to take a political position on the war itself, that celebrates the heroism of the troops while reckoning the moral and soul-destroying cost of combat on the lives of individual servicemen and their families? Five years ago, that seemed a radical artistic approach; today, it's a mainstream blockbuster. Whose to say that, a few years from now, we won't be seeing mainstream hits that incorporate the structural innovations of "Boyhood" and "Birdman"? For all the seasonal squabbling over politics, ego, wounded pride, and money, the art of storytelling through moving pictures continues to advance, and it's good to have an annual excuse to stop and recognize that.
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What's New on TV, Netflix Streaming, Digital, and DVD/Blu-ray This Week: February 16 - February 22

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Michael Keaton as “Riggan” in BIRDMAN. Courtesy Fox Searchlight Pictures. Copyright © 2014 Twentieth Century Fox.At a loss for what to watch this week? From new DVDs and Blu-rays, to what's streaming on Netflix, we've got you covered.

New on DVD and Blu-ray

"Birdman"
If you enjoyed this Michael Keaton meta fest, the fantastic work of cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki is worth the price of admission. Or, keep re-watching it until you have come to a final conclusion about the ending and What It All Means.

"The Homesman"
Tommy Lee Jones directed this grim Western about a headstrong pioneer woman (Hilary Swank) who volunteers to transport three women who have broken under the pressure of living on the wild frontier. On the way to Iowa, Mary Bee (Swank) picks up a drifter named George (Jones) to help keep things in order. Gruesome, disturbing, and great.

"The Tale of Princess Kaguya"
This gorgeous Studio Ghibli film is based on a folktale about a young girl found growing in a bamboo shoot who's adopted by a bamboo cutter and his wife. Isao Takahata ("My Neighbors the Yamadas") directed this Oscar-nominated fantasy, with voice work by James Caan, Mary Steenburgen, and Chloë Grace Moretz.

TV Worth Watching

"Stevie Wonder: Songs in the Key of Life - An All-Star Grammy Salute" (Monday, CBS at 9 p.m. EST)
LL Cool J hosts this tribute to the legendary Stevie Wonder. Janelle Monáe, Ed Sheeran, Usher, The Band Perry, Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and John Legend will perform some of his most famous songs.

"The Odd Couple" (Thursday, CBS at 8:30 p.m. EST)
Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon take over the roles of unlikely roommates Oscar Madison and Felix Unger. Was this popular '70s show ripe for a reboot? We'll soon find out!

The Oscars!!!! (Sunday, ABC at 7 p.m. EST)
Start prepping your "Birdman"-themed snacks and filling out your Oscar ballot, because it's time for the Academy to hand out some little gold men.

New on Netflix

"Bad Turn Worse"
Genre fans got a thrill from this Southern noir about Texas teens who steal cash from the wrong man, and get sucked into some nasty organized crime to pay off their debts. William Devane plays a particular tough crime boss nicknamed Big Red in this gritty indie.

"Honeymoon"
Rose Leslie ("Game of Thrones") and Harry Treadaway ("Penny Dreadful") co-star as newlyweds Bea and Paul whose outdoorsy honeymoon takes a turn after Bea's found wandering in the woods late one night. This is a short but sweet indie horror flick. Well, it's not sweet, but you get the idea.

"Mr. Peabody & Sherman"
Critics enjoyed this animated action/adventure about a boy, his alarmingly intelligent dog, and their time-traveling machine. Ty Burrell voices Mr. Peabody the pup, and Max Charles plays Sherman. Other familiar voices include Allison Janney, Leslie Mann, and Stephen Colbert.

New Video on Demand, Rental Streaming, and Digital Only

"The Exterminating Angel" (iTunes)
This is a digital Criterion release of Luis Buñuel's comedy about the upper class. It doesn't have all the fancy extras of a Criterion physical release, but it does have the restored high-def transfer and improved subtitles.

"The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1" (iTunes)
If you just can't wait to get this on Blu-ray, or if you're so over physical media, this iTunes release includes a full-length making-of doc and much more.

"Inherent Vice" (iTunes)
Paul Thomas Anderson's wild and wooly adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's novel stars Joaquin Phoenix as a druggy private detective whose most recent case involves his most recent ex-old lady (Katherine Waterston). The sprawling ensemble cast includes Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro, Jena Malone, Owen Wilson, Reese Witherspoon, and Martin Short, among many, many others.

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Watch Out for Unexpected Deaths, 'Game of Thrones' Fans

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While the infamous Red Wedding on HBO's "Game of Thrones" came as a huge shock to many viewers, others who'd read George R.R. Martin's books knew all along it was coming.

But now, those readers will be in for heart-stopping surprises, as well, because Season 5 will feature the deaths of characters that did not occur in the books.

According to the Independent, at the Writers Guild West Awards, Martin teased, "People are going to die who don't die in the books, so even the book readers will be unhappy. So everybody better be on their toes. David [Benioff] and D.B. [Weiss] are even bloodier than I am."

The "Game of Thrones" showrunners have already killed off a few characters that are still alive in the books -- including Khal Drogo's bloodrider Mago, Daenerys Targaryen's handmaiden Irri, and Quarth merchant Xaro Xhoan Daxos.

Benioff and Weiss have been tinkering with the adaptation from the books as each season has passed; season 1 was the most faithful. But as they get deeper into Martin's series, books are getting longer and more complicated, and the writers are patching together different parts of different books. Season 4 was adapted from the second half of Book 3, "A Storm of Swords," as well as bits of Books 4 and 5, "A Feast For Crows" and "A Dance With Dragons."

That mixing and matching will lead to what actress Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark) described as "massive moments, perhaps even more shocking than the Red Wedding type of thing."

We'll be sure to take our heart medication.
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Best of Late Night TV: Benedict Cumberbatch's Honeymoon, Edward Norton's SNL Complaint (VIDEO)

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If you're like us and value your sleep, you probably nodded off into your Ambien dreamland before the party started on post-prime time TV. Don't worry; we've got you covered. Here's the best of what happened last night on late night.

Jimmy Kimmel had a busy Monday night, in part because he was honeymooning with Benedict Cumberbatch. Benedict got married in England on Saturday, then showed up for "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on Monday night. Jimmy said his own wife didn't want to spend their honeymoon with him, so he was flattered. Jimmy brought out some pina coladas so they could have a more festive honeymoon feel, then shared some wedding gifts. "Then later," Jimmy added, "we'll make love." Benedict and his wife are expecting their first child and Jimmy suggested a baby name. Benedict also discussed "Sherlock" and "The Imitation Game" and where he was when he learned he was nominated for an Oscar. Stana Katic (flawless!) was on JKL, talking about her non-profit initiative, ATP, and how her "Castle" co-star Nathan Fillion helped her cut her shirt for the show's test pilot. Bachelor Chris Soules was also on JKL in some funny sketches. Chris confronted Jimmy about their connection. Why did Jimmy send him home and start seeing other guests? Jimmy also recapped last night's Bachelor and Chris came out to explain his bad joke. Jimmy wanted Chris to spoil the show and reveal which woman will have to live in that town that looks like the one from "The Walking Dead." Edward Norton played Stefon in an SNL cameo during "Saturday Night Live's" 40th anniversary special. He had an issue, though, with how he was presented on Weekend Update, feeling like they used the "Hobbit cam" on him to make him look much shorter than Bill Hader. He's 6-feet-tall, but he looked tiny next to Hader. He thought maybe it was the way comedians get back at dramatic actors. Jimmy Fallon recapped SNL's 40th Anniversary, sharing some behind-the-scenes stories. Major name dropping, but interesting! Matthew Perry was on "Late Show with David Letterman" talking about "Odd Couple" and his favorite joke. He did his Walter Mathau impression, then a little Dustin Hoffman impression. Matthew also talked about his workout routine. Angie Harmon was on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and she shared an embarrassing Lorne Michaels run-in, from around her first year at "Law & Order." Thomas Lennon is guest hosting "Late Late Show" and he talked to "Weird Al" Yankovic about Weird Al's experience as guest editor for Mad Magazine.

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