Hours of Culture: Five things you should check out this week
Monday January 19 to Sunday January 25
Spy- Melissa McCarthy starring as a bumbling CIA agent out to stop a nuclear attack could be hilarious or dreadful. The first trailer for the movie leans towards hilarious, but trailers can fool anyone. (imdb.com)
The Nightly Show- Daily Show alumnus Larry Wilmore takes up hosting duties on this new show that premieres Monday. He’s a very funny comedian, but can he anchor 30 minutes of TV four nights a week? (thecomedynetwork.ca)
Saturday Night Live- Larry Wilmore isn’t the only one making a debut this week. Blake Shelton, the country music star and coach on The Voice will be hosting SNL for the first time, this weekend. He’ll also be pulling double duty as the musical guest. (nbc.com)Richard Shotwell/The Associated Press
My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward- Mark Lukach’s essay on falling in love with his wife and their struggle to deal with her anxiety is heartbreaking and harrowing. (psmag.com)
No Cities To Love- Sleater-Kinney’s first studio album in a decade hits shelves Tuesday. Critics have been raving about it, so go listen to it. (sleater-kinney.com)