Re: Selected programming for March 23-29, 2024

On Sat, 23 Mar 2024 21:33:57 -0700, Ian J. Ball <IJBall@mac.invalid>
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On 2024-03-23 21:53:50 +0000, Robin Miller said:
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Previously released:
 
 
Bodies Bodies Bodies     (movie)         (Netflix, March 20)
 
When a group of rich 20-somethings plan a hurricane party at a remote
family mansion, a party game turns deadly in this fresh and funny look
at backstabbing, fake friends, and one party gone very, very wrong.
2022 US film; 1h 34m.

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It's been on Showtime for ages, and then on Max. Another flicks that's
come to Netlfix after several others.
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Saturday, March 23
 
 
Kiss of Death      (movie)      (3:01 am, Tubi)
 
When forced to take out a notorious crime boss, a devoted wife, mother
and secret hit woman will do anything in her power to protect her
identity and save her family. Stars Sheila Leason; 1hr 24min.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jphg8Y7Jq9M
 
https://tubitv.com/movies/100018143/kiss-of-death
 
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31146252/

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I don't really know who that is...

What do you mean you don't who that is. She's the Cheerleader from
OMI: CHEERLEADER and Janelle from PITCHFORK. Who could forget her role
as Shanice in LOVE AND REALITY. Ian, could, that's who.

Surviving the Sleepover    (movie)     (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
 
Having trouble fitting in at her new high school, outspoken teen Hannah
is invited to a sleepover at the popular Melissa’s house, not realizing
she was only invited to be the victim of a prank­-but when the night
turns more sinister than intended, Hannah’s mother will become her only
chance of surviving the night. Stars Sloan Mannino, Dawn Marie, Jenna
Hogan, Joshua Bertell, and Sage Moore.
 
https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/surviving-the-sleepover
 
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31598188/

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OK, am catching this one more than halfway into it - I'm not figuring
much out at this point, having missed a whole bunch...
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Shifting Gears        (movie)          (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)
 
After female mechanic Jess reluctantly agrees to participate in a car
restoration show, she is shocked to learn that her ex-boyfriend, Luke,
is her main competitor. Will sparks reignite? [RM: Duh!] Stars. Tyler
Hynes and Katherine Barrell.
 
https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/shifting-gears
 
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31519881/

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Meh.

Meh Meh.

A Gentleman in Moscow       [new]           (3:01 am, Paramount+)
 
An eight-episode adaptation of the acclaimed novel by Amor Towles,
Moscow stars Ewan McGregor as (the fictional) Count Alexander Rostov,
who is banished to live out his remaining years as a prisoner in the
Hotel Metropol following the Russian Revolution. In the years that
follow, he begins to build a new life within the confines of the hotel.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Alexa Goodall, and Johnny Harris also star.
Premieres on Showtime on Sunday night. Episodes are released weekly.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PpUtjfZB5g
 
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8230448/

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Another one for the "Not as a series" pile...
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For Mary Elizabeth Winstead I would be willing to sample it. Not on
Showtime but elsewhere, yes.