By Matt Collette, News staff
‘Battlestar Galactica’ finale:’ March 20
The sci-fi program that began in 2003 with the near-total slaughter of the human race comes to a close this week, after four seasons. The two-hour episode, which airs on the SciFi Channel Friday at 9 p.m., channels a final confrontation between the human survivors and the Cylons who have chased them for years. Executive producers Ronald D. Moore and David Eick pledged at the start of the season to answer some of the show’s biggest questions, and the last few episodes of the season have set up what looks like a conclusion that will leave fans happy. That is, of course, unless the darker-than-dark show leaves everyone dead, which is a definite possibility.
‘I Love You, Man’:’ March 20
The latest Frat Pack comedy stars Paul Rudd as Peter Klaven, a recently engaged, but more-or-less friendless guy looking for a best man. In his search, he finds Sydney Fife, played by Jason Segal, and during the course of a number of bizarre ‘man dates’ they become friends. Rashida Jones, who plays Karen on ‘The Office,’ and Saturday Night Live’s Andy Samberg also make appearances. However, all is not well when Peter and Sydney’s bromance creates tension with his fiance, played by Jones, and threatens to derail their wedding.
‘Sunshine Cleaning’:’ March 27
Amy Adams stars alongside Emily Blunt and Alan Arkin in a comedy directed by Christine Jeffs. Adams plays Rose Lorkowski, a single mother employed as a housekeeper who decides to get a fresh start when she runs into a high school classmate ‘- while tidying up the classmates’ home. From there Rose starts her own business, cleaning up after crime scenes instead. Blunt plays Rose’s sister and business partner, Norah, and Arkin plays her father, Joe, who helps his daughters get the new business going. In the film, Adams connects with people going through tough, personal crises, while struggling to deal with her own.
Radiohead, The Bends Special Collectors Edition:’ March 24
The British band re-releases its classic sophomore album, The Bends, 14 years after its initial release, including B-sides and live tracks many fans may not have heard before. True devotees, though, have likely downloaded them long ago from their ‘- forgive the pun ‘- ‘OK Computer.’ A deluxe edition includes two bonus DVDs of band performances and music videos. While you may be touched by some of the group’s heartfelt ballads, you’ll likely get a good laugh at their mid-’90s clothing choices.
