The 5
The sequel “Piranha 3DD” came out in limited release Friday. It’s not playing in Youngstown yet, but it’s still a good reason to list five great films that were also set on the water (and don’t have the word “Jaws” in the title). Dive in:
v “The African Queen” (1952): Humphrey Bogart won his one and only Oscar for his indelible portrayal of Charlie Allnut, the drunk, coarse captain of a rickety steamer who’s stuck on a river with Katharine Hepburn’s prim, rigid missionary, Rose Sayer, during World War I.
v “Apocalypse Now” (1979): It’s hard to think of the phrase “going upriver” without thinking of Martin Sheen’s long, harrowing trek to track down and “terminate with extreme prejudice” Marlon Brando’s rebellious and revered Col. Kurtz in the Cambodian jungle.
v “Dead Calm” (1989): Nicole Kidman showcases both her steely, cold strength as well as her fiery, formidable presence. Kidman and Sam Neill star as a married couple who unwittingly let a homicidal maniac aboard their yacht.
v “Titanic” (1997): It was all fun and games until the big boat struck an iceberg and then sloooooowly filled up with water.
v “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” (2003): Russell Crowe stars as a British captain pushing his ship and his crew beyond their limits. Flawlessly staged and beautifully shot, it’s just a good, old-fashioned epic.
“Flipped Off” (10 p.m., A&E): We find the title of the latest episode of “Flipped off” to be intriguing: “Nightmare on Deal Street.” It has Russell trying to ignore Shawn’s fears about buying a home in which the last resident died.
For complete listings, see TV Week magazine in today’s paper.
LOCAL TOPICS ON TV
“Community Connection” (7 a.m. Sunday on 21 WFMJ-TV; and 10 a.m. Tuesday on Time Warner Cable community access channel): Teen Straight Talk is an organization with a message for youth regarding choosing abstinence as a lifestyle choice. Telisha Reid and Mary Duke will join host Madonna Chism Pinkard to discuss the program and how youth can get involved.
Next, Susan Skrzynski of the Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission will discuss opportunities for veterans and their families for various services available in the community.
Finally, Rick Teaberry and Karen Conklin of the American Red Cross will discuss the upcoming 2012 Acts of Courage and Spirit of the Mahoning Valley Awards program. Additionally, they will announce the “Madonna Chism’s Swimmin’ Women” program to encourage mothers, particularly minorities, to learn how to swim.
“Increase the Peace” (6:30 p.m. Saturday on MyYTV): Host Andrea Mahone will be joined by Renee Walton, CEO of Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership, who will discuss the summer emergency program.
Also on the show will be Ron Shadd of the Northeast Ohio Health Force, who will discuss the Men in Blue conference.
“Sunday Morning with Dee” (8 a.m. Sunday on WKBN-TV 27): Host Dee Crawford’s guests will be Leah Brooks and Varada Bhide of the YWCA. They will discuss upcoming events at the organization.