Robin Miller
2024-12-07 22:34:43 UTC
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Subservience (movie) (Netflix, Dec. 5)
A struggling dad buys a domestic robot to help at home, while his wife
awaits a heart transplant. But what happens when the AI becomes
dangerously aware? Stars Megan Fox, Michele Morrone, Madeline Zima,
Matilda Firth, Andrew Whipp, and Jude Greenstein. 2024 film; 1hr 45m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81786918
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24871974/ [rating 5.3]
Heartbreak Motel (movie) (Netflix, Dec. 5)
At a quiet motel, a rising star in the film industry must confront her
past as she navigates her flourishing career and delicate personal
relationships. 2024 Indonesian film; 1hr 55m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81755765
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30320624/
Maple Leaf Dreams (movie) (Netflix, Dec. 4)
For a couple down on their luck, Canada seemed like a good place to
start over. But uprooting their lives slowly takes a toll on their
courage. 2024 Filipino film; 1hr 41m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81919477
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27197375/
Sleeping Princess [Princesa Adormecida] (movie) (Netflix,
Dec. 3)
A sheltered teenager discovers she's actually a princess from another
country -- and she could be in grave danger. Based on Paula Pimenta's
novel. 2024 Brazilian film; 1hr 20m.
https://www.netflix.com/title/81035234
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32658488/ [as "Princesa Adormecida"]
Kneecap (movie) (Netflix, Dec. 2)
Fighting against the constant threat of censorship, a rowdy Irish rap
trio become the unexpected faces of a movement to save their native
language. 2024 Irish film; 1hr 44m. Not available on ad tier.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27367464/ [rating 7.6]
https://www.netflix.com/title/81956594
Upon Open Sky [A Cielo Abierto] (movie) (Netflix, Dec. 1)
Two teen brothers and their newly-met stepsister take a road trip to the
Mexico-U.S. border in a tense revenge journey to track down the man
responsible for the accident that caused their father's death. 2023
Mexican film; 1h 57m.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28494884/
https://www.netflix.com/title/81630189
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Saturday, Dec. 7
Inside the Enchanted Forests [new; complete limited series]
(3:01 am, Disney+/Hulu)
Traverse the planet’s richest, most diverse woodlands, from the tropics
to the poles and everywhere in between. Get to know the wild residents
of these magical ecosystems and learn how forests connect and nurture
the lives of countless species. Six episodes.
A Very Merry Beauty Salon (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
In A Very Merry Beauty Salon, Sienna (Tia Mowry), the owner of the
bustling Divine Beauty Salon is preparing for Atlanta’s Tinsel Ball,
where she will be honored for her charitable work in the community. The
annual event takes a glamourous turn with the arrival of Lawrence, a
charismatic CEO whose family’s wine brand is now co-sponsoring the Ball.
Sparks fly between them, but Sienna’s mother Georgia (Donna Biscoe) who
is the head of the Ball’s committee, worries his involvement may ruin
the event’s traditions. As Sienna and Lawrence are unexpectedly paired
as dance partners, romance blooms, setting the stage for a steamy
romance that challenges Sienna’s thoughts on love and family and makes
this year’s Tinsel Ball the most memorable yet.
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/a-very-merry-beauty-salon
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33502392/
Sugarplummed (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)
Emily (Maggie Lawson) has always dreamed of creating the perfect
Christmas, meticulously planning every detail year after year, only to
feel like she’s falling short. Hoping to bring her family closer
together, she makes a wish for a holiday as picture-perfect as the ones
she sees in a made-for-TV holiday movie. To her shock, Sugarplum (Janel
Parrish), the film’s relentlessly optimistic main character, magically
steps off the screen to make Emily’s wish come true — whether she’s
ready for it or not. As Sugarplum applies her movie-world rules to real
life, Emily gets caught up in the possibility of finally achieving the
flawless family Christmas. But when Sugarplum's magical fixes start to
backfire one by one, Emily begins to question what an ideal holiday
really is. With time running out, Emily and Sugarplum find themselves on
a heartwarming adventure one that might just amount to an entirely
different kind of Christmastime perfection.
https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/sugarplummed
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33900751/
Once Upon a Christmas Wish (movie) (8 pm, Great American
Family)
In "Once Upon a Christmas Wish," Mayor Brian Ortega (Mario Lopez) is
beloved in the idyllic community of Long Grove. While decorating for
Christmas with the residents, Brian discovers his childhood Christmas
wish list which magically begins to come true, reminding Brian about the
spirit and joy of the holiday. Returning to town for Christmas is
Brian’s childhood friend Nina Meyers (Courtney Lopez), and soon a
connection becomes undeniable as she helps Brian face a new challenge
for the town. As Brian’s wishes come true, he inspires the town to
showcase its warm culture and values in order to stop the modern world
from stifling the charm and heart of Long Grove.
https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/my-grown-up-christmas-wish/
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32018335/
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story (documentary; linear
premiere) (8 pm, HBO)
1h 44m.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super/Man:_The_Christopher_Reeve_Story
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27902121/ [rating 8.1]
A Season to Remember (movie) (9 pm, OWN)
Sports reporter Symone Gibson (Michele Weaver) is ambitious and good at
her job, but often has to navigate being a woman in a male-dominated
field. She gets a crash course in how to be more assertive after teaming
with freelance sports photographer Iggy Love (Nathan Owens), who knows a
thing or two about going after what's really important in life. She has
just a week before Christmas to find an attention-grabbing story that
could take her career to the next level. With Iggy's assistance, Symone
chases down a story and finds romance, courage and a new sense of
direction along the way.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33091809/
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Sunday, Dec. 8
America's Funniest Home Videos (fall finale) (7 pm, ABC)
12 Dares of Christmas (movie) (7 pm, UPtv)
A school teacher's quiet holiday season gets a jolt of spice when she
accepts a 12 Dares of Christmas challenge from her sister while
scrambling to ready her town for a Christmas exchange program with a
suave, opinionated French teacher. Stars Brittany Underwood and Sean
Yves Lessard.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28502782/
https://uptv.com/movies/12-dares-of-christmas/
How to Fall in Love by Christmas (movie; linear premiere?) (8
pm, Lifetime Channel)
Nora, beloved writer-turned-CEO of her own Goop-like lifestyle brand,
PRISM, must secure a partnership with Take To Heart to save her company,
but the only way to appease them is for her to write a column on falling
in love by Christmas with the help of the charming and handsome
photographer who has been assigned to the piece. Stars Teri Hatcher and
Dan Payne. Released in November 2023 and apparently streaming on The
Roku Channel.
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/how-to-fall-in-love-by-christmas
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29144851/ [rating 6.0]
Leah's Perfect Gift (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)
Leah Meyer is a bonafide lover of Christmas the trees, the ornaments,
the eggnog! But she has always admired the holiday from afar because
she’s Jewish. Though her family celebrates Hanukkah, Leah has longed to
experience a traditional Christmas. When her boyfriend Graham invites
her to spend the holidays with his classic Connecticut family, she
eagerly accepts. Excited to dive into the quintessential Christmas she’s
always dreamed of, Leah quickly discovers that fitting in with Graham’s
uptight family and his not-so-welcoming mom (Niven) is easier said than
done. As holiday traditions clash and awkward moments pile up, it is not
quite the cozy Christmas that she expected. Stars Emily Arlook, Evan
Roderick, and Barbara Niven.
https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/leahs-perfect-gift
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33901924/
Lucy Worsley's Holmes vs. Doyle [new to US] (8 pm,
PBS)
Britain historian Lucy Worsley explores the history that influenced
Arthur Conan Doyle in the creation and later his animosity for Sherlock
Holmes in the three-part documentary series. Premiered in the UK in
December 2023.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32507957/
Universal Basic Guys (special time) (8 pm, Fox)
The Simpsons (special time) (8:30 pm, Fox)
The Equalizer (fall finale; special time) (8:30 pm, CBS)
Somebody Somewhere (season 3 and series finale) (10:30
pm, HBO)
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