Re: Selected programming for March 16-19, 2024

On 3/16/24 2:50 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

         Previously released:
  The Autopsy of Jane Doe       (movie)        (Netflix, March 15)
 A father-son team of small-town coroners performs an autopsy on an unidentified woman with mysterious injuries and a terrifying secret. 2016 film starring Brian Cox, Emile Hirsch, and Olwen Kelly; 1h 26m.

This is hardly new, and has already been passed around to pretty much every other streamer I can think of (except D+).

         Saturday, March 16
  The Camp Host      (movie)       (3:01 am, Tubi)
 When a young couple and their dog lodge at an idyllic campground, things turn terrifying when the owner reveals herself as a psychopathic killer. Stars Rachel Colwell, Dillon Casey and Brooke Johnson; 1h 35m.

Looks incredibly "Meh"...

Friday Night Sext Scandal     (movie)        (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
 Inspired by real stories, Friday Night Sext Scandal exposes the practice of young boys “hunting” nude photographs of female classmates in order to share and trade with others. When 16-year-old Shawn (Anthony Timpano), a talented football athlete, lands a spot in the starting lineup, he is welcomed into the team’s inner circle. However, he soon discovers that these elite players are involved in a sick, secret game that is playing out under the noses of their community. Teenage boys are hunting for and posting nude photographs of their female classmates on a covert website where “bounties” on targeted girls are placed, and the compromising images are traded like baseball cards. Just as Shawn is riding the high of being on the team and with the girls at school, he suffers a serious knee injury that takes him out for the season. Feeling a loss of his new identity and wanting to maintain his status with his teammates, Shawn gives in to pressure and engages in his own secret “hunt,” keeping his best friend Lauren (Keana Lyn Bastidas), and strong-willed mother, Lucinda (Tara Nicodemo), from knowing. But when the site and nude photographs of the teenage girls are discovered, Lucinda and others fight to hold those accountable, only to learn a devastating truth about those involved. Devyn Nekoda also stars.

I'll probably watch this, though I can't say I'm looking forward to it...

         Sunday, March 17
  Sweetly Salted        (movie)          (7 pm, UPtv)
 Alison remains notoriously anonymous when critiquing restaurants. But when she accidentally goes viral for trashing a new restaurant, her editor insists she make amends by going undercover as a prep cook for the chef she maligned. 2023 film starring Lanie McAuley and William Martinez.

And speaking of "Meh"!

Killing for Extra Credit    (movie)        (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
 When a mysterious social media account begins to post blind items about the scandals of a small-town high school, a troubled teen and her best friend set out to unmask the culprit­with deadly consequences. Stars Matreya Scarrwener, Jake T. Austin, and Quinten James.

Sure, if nothing else to see Max Russo all grown up!!

Call the Midwife      (season 13 premiere)         (8 pm, PBS)
 8 episodes; the Christmas special was shown on Christmas 2023. Already renewed for seasons 14 and 15.

No!

         Monday, March 18
       Streaming:
  Young Royals: Forever      (documentary special)        (1 pm, Netflix)
  From casting to the final scene, this special shows how the cast and crew of "Young Royals" brought Wilhelm and Simon's heartwarming journey to life.
 The show's final episode is also released today at 1 pm ET.

Are they kidding?!

         Tuesday, March 19
       Broadcast and cable:
  None.

Ouch!