The director of such classics as “Alien,” “Blade Runner,” “Thelma & Louise ” and “Gladiator” is back with his epic “Napoleon,” starring Joaquin Phoenix as the French emperor who conquered Europe but found defeat at Waterloo. Correspondent Mark Phillips talks with the filmmaker about taking on, at age 85, one of the most controversial figures in history; the power of a storyboard; and how he really feels about never having won a best director Academy Award. Source

In his new book, “The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory,” journalist Tim Alberta, son of a born-again Christian pastor, writes of an “age of extremism” in which white evangelicals have become embroiled by politics and their support of Donald Trump. Source

A former midwife, Ithaca, N.Y. artist Graham Ottoson now births gourd art – sculptures, lamps and other objects produced from gourds. Correspondent Martha Teichner checks out some of Ottoson’s “gourd-geous” creations at the gallery Gourdlandia, and tries her own hand at gourd carving. Source

The New York Giants host the New England Patriots today for a Week 12 showdown. Here’s how to watch the game. Source

The Chicago Bears play the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football. Here’s how to watch the game. Source

The Carolina Panthers and the Tennessee Titans face off today in a must-win NFL showdown. Here’s how to watch. Source

The LA Rams hope to keep the momentum going as they face the Arizona Cardinals. Here’s how to watch the game. Source

Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco joins the Cleveland Browns in today’s game against the Broncos. Here’s how to watch it. Source

Watch the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints game today in a battle for the NFC South. Here’s how to watch. Source

The Bengals try to bounce back against the Steelers today without Joe Burrow. Here’s how to watch the game. Source