‘Definitely, Maybe’ may be too cute for comfort
You could talk about: “Definitely, Maybe.” Well, heck. Why not a romantic comedy set during a primary season in this season of romantic comedies and primaries? This one is about the 11-year-old daughter of a political consultant trying to unravel her single dad’s romantic past. Our only holdup with this film is the overwhelming precociousness of Abigail Breslin who plays the daughter. There’s a fine line between super cute and really annoying, and she’s walking it. (Thursday)
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You should talk about: The triumphant return of “Jericho.” Die-hard television fans, you have agency, even if you don’t always have numbers. Some of you loved “Jericho” enough to keep it on the air even though the ratings were crummy. For some reason, you decided to send CBS nuts to protest its talk of canceling the show, and it was just crazy enough to work. You have your second season, and it begins this week. (Tuesday)
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It’s nice to talk about: Good Michael Jackson. It’s almost hard to remember now, but there was a time when he was just the biggest pop star in the world, not the creepiest or the one with the most baggage. Relive the glory days with the “25th Anniversary Edition of ‘Thriller,’ ” which includes remixes from Kanye West, Fergie, will.i.am and that Akon one you’ve been hearing on the radio. (Tuesday)
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Unlikely you’ll talk about: Kathleen Turner’s autobiography. This celebrity memoir, titled “Send Yourself Roses,” seems especially out of the blue, although I suppose most books like this arrive with no particular news hook. Topics discussed in this book (coming Valentine’s Day) include what it’s like to work with Jack Nicholson, ditching screen for stage and rheumatoid arthritis. Youch! (Thursday)
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Some people will talk about: “Big Brother 9.” We’re always surprised that some of the dinosaurs of the reality craze are still around -- shows such as “Survivor,” “The Bachelor” and, of course, the international phenomenon “Big Brother,” which is about to celebrate its ninth season in the U.S. This show always struck us as too mean to be enjoyed, but we’re admitted wimps. Most of our friends love it. (Tuesday)
-- Deborah Netburn
