TV picks for Feb. 18: 'Owl Power,' Jack Lemmon, 'Killer Joe'

February 17, 2015 at 7:01PM
Matthew McConaughey in "Killer Joe"
Matthew McConaughey in “Killer Joe” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Hooting for owls

If you give a hoot about one of our most mysterious nocturnal creatures, you'll want to check out "Owl Power," a new edition of "Nature" that explores the animal's extraordinary abilities. 7 p.m., TPT, Ch. 2

Jack of all trades

With TCM spending part of its Oscar month on the early 1960s, it's a perfect time to appreciate the talent of Jack Lemmon, who shines in two very different roles, starting with Billy Wilder's "The Apartment" (7 p.m.) and later with Blake Edwards' "Days of Wine and Roses" (2 a.m.).

The comeback kid

The Matthew McConaughey comeback began earlier than most people realize. It was 2011's "Killer Joe," in which the actor played a charismatic hit man, that really signified he was ready to take his career more seriously. William Friedkin ("The French Connection") directs. 10:30 p.m., CMT

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PICTURE SHOWS: Luna and Lilyís best funny faces. Barn Owl chicks. From "Owl Power" credit: Philip Jones, PBS ORG XMIT: Luna and Lily Funny Face. Philip
PICTURE SHOWS: Luna and Lilyís best funny faces. Barn Owl chicks. From "Owl Power" credit: Philip Jones, PBS ORG XMIT: Luna and Lily Funny Face. Philip (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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