Re: Selected programming for Dec. 7-8, 2024

On 12/7/24 2:34 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

RM: Programming for the week will be distributed separately.

And news?...

         Previously released:
  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]

I probably would have watched this were it not on Netflix...

         Saturday, Dec. 7
  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.

Pass.

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.

Hmmmm...

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.

Nepotism alert!!

         Sunday, Dec. 8
  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/

Well, I like Brittany Underwood...

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.

I like Dan Payne, but...

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/

OK, apparently Emily Arlook co-starred on "Grow-ish". 'Cos I had never heard the name before...