The ultimate opponent
You don't have to be a soccer nut to appreciate the fancy footwork displayed in "George Best: All By Himself." And you don't have to be a sports fan to be moved by seeing how alcoholism destroyed the career of one of the game's greatest talents. Prepare to be dazzled — and devastated.
7:30 p.m., ESPN
Stark raving mad
To a younger generation, the public scowl of Mad Max belongs to Tom Hardy, who portrayed the angry nomad in 2015's "Fury Road." But those only familiar with the reboot should check out one of its predecessors, notably 1981's "The Road Warrior," the film that was perhaps the most responsible for elevating Mel Gibson to the A list. George Miller directed both incarnations with a merciless pace.
7 p.m. Cinemax
Nerd alert
Zachary Levi ("Chuck") hosts "Live From Comic-Con," three nights of analysis from San Diego, which turns into the center of the pop culture world every July. Look for breakdowns of new movie trailers, special guests and breaking news from geek-centric panels.
10 p.m., Syfy
Neal Justin
