Re: Selected programming for May 1-4, 2025

Ian J. Ball wrote:

On 5/3/25 11:10 AM, Robin Miller wrote:
 

RM: The completion of the week. It's late, but the best I could do this week.
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         Thursday, May 1
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Another Simple Favor       (movie)         (12:01 am, Prime Video)
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Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) reunite on the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square. Henry Golding and Andrew Rannells also star in a streaming sequel to the 2018 comedic thriller "A Simple Favor."

 I didn't care for the first film, so I'm not sure I will bother with this.
 

The Comeback Trail       (movie; streaming premiere)       (3:01 am, Paramount+)
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A film producer who owes money to a mobster tries to "accidentally" kill his aging movie star for an insurance scam so he can payoff his debt, but he begins to realize that the movie they're shooting is a masterpiece in the making. 2020 film starring Robert De Niro, Tommy Lee Jones and Morgan Freeman; 1h 44m.
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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5420210/
[rating 5.7]

 Meh.
 

     Broadcast and cable:
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Lifelines of Hope     (special)         (9-10 pm, CW)
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LIFELINES OF HOPE is an uplifting hour-long special that illuminates acts of bravery and unshakeable community spirit--drawn from recent headlines that prove how the darkest moments can inspire the brightest responses. Viewers will hear from Samuel L. Jackson, Jennifer Garner, Billie Eilish, Dolly Parton, Billy Crystal, Gary Sinise, Bob Odenkirk, Luke Combs, and Eric Church, who share personal stories of how they've rallied support for communities in crisis. Hosted by Dean Cain, Laura McKenzie, Elizabeth Stanton, and Montel Williams, this inspirational program underscores that courage, generosity, and unity shine brightest when the world needs them most

 Gag!
 (And The CW is DEAD anyways!!)
 

         Friday, May 2
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Inheritance      (movie; streaming premiere)         (3:01 am, AMC+)
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When Maya [Phoebe Dynevor] learns her father Sam was once a spy, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an international conspiracy. 2025 film; 1h 41m.

 Maybe...
 (Means I would break in AMC+ with this!)
 

Adult Best Friends      (movie; streaming premiere)         (3:01 am, Max)
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Inseparable since childhood, levelheaded Katie takes her codependent best friend Delaney on a girls' trip to break the news that she is getting married. Things do not go as planned. 2024 film starring Delaney Buffett, Katie Corwin, Mason Gooding and Zachary Quinto; 1h 30m.

 Wow, this sounds thin!
 

Black Bag      (movie; streaming premiere)         (3:01 am, Peacock)
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When intelligence agent Kathryn Woodhouse is suspected of betraying the nation, her husband--also a legendary agent--faces the ultimate test of whether to be loyal to his marriage, or his country. 2025 film starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett; 1h 33m. Directed by Steven Soderbergh.

 This is a definite "maybe".
 

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Snatched from the Crib      (movie)        (8 pm, LMN)
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Gabi’s search for her missing pregnant stepsister takes a chilling turn when her sister’s body is found and the baby is gone. Determined to find the child and get justice, Gabi risks everything to unravel the truth behind the tragedy. Stars Anna Marie Dobbins and Brittney Q. Hill.

 I recorded this last night, for later viewing.
 

S.W.A.T.        (new time slot)        (9 pm, CBS)
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Scheduled for 9 pm tonight and next Friday night, May 9, followed by episodes at 9 and 10 pm on May 16 to conclude the series.

 But how do we know CBS won't "uncancel" it yet again?!!
 

         Saturday, May 3
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2025 Kentucky Derby        (live event)        (2:30 pm, NBC)
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The race starts at 6:57 pm ET.
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https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/horse-racing/kentucky-derby-how-watch- time-channel-stream-rcna203341

 I had the early part of this on this morning - it was dreary! Thank goodness it was just background noise!
 

I Am Your Biggest Fan      (movie)       (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
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An obsessive fan kidnaps a former child star to live out the fantasy of having her character as a best friend. Meghan Carrasquillo and Lauren Cole star.

 I will likely watch this, and if not I'll record it.
 

Hats Off to Love         (movie)         (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)
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Stella designs hats and fascinators for socialite Rosalind and meets her son Christian who's training a horse to compete in the Louisville Derby. Stars Ginna Claire Mason, John Clarence Stewart and Holly Robinson Peete.

 Something for Anim!
 

         Sunday, May 4
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Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld           [new; complete limited series]         (3:01 am, Disney+)
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Six new Star Wars animated shorts stream today.

 I'm hoping Arthur will watch this, and report back.
 

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The Love Club Moms: Jo        (movie)         (7 pm, UPtv)
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As an uptight elementary school principal, Jo’s skills are put to the test when a new young student, Simon, continuously lands in her office for detention. When she learns the boy’s father is her old high school flame Ryan, Jo’s world is thrown for a loop, especially since she has been dating Bernie, the school’s French teacher. Neither Jo or Ryan have forgotten one another and their heated volatile relationship only reveals an intense passion that the Love Club are intent on reigniting.
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https://uptv.com/movies/the-love-club-moms-jo/
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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36695892/

 FTR, that's not the right IMDb link.
 This seems to be related to this (which looks earlier):
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19896920/reference/
 

Yes, you're right. Here is the exact link to season 2, episode 2, of "The Love Club," titled "Moms: Jo's School Crush":
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29011377/
The link I gave was to a podcast episode, although it references UPtv:
"The Love Club Moms: Jo (UpTV - 2025)"
Anyway, I didn't think anyone would be interested, so I didn't spend a lot of time on this one.
--Robin

Based on the picture at the UPtv page, this one must star Rebecca Dalton.
 

Secret Life of the Dean's Wife       (movie)       (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
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When the devoted wife of a prestigious university dean discovers her husband’s secret life, she is thrust into a web of lies, betrayal, and danger. As her husband’s hidden world threatens to unravel everything, Margaret [Kate Watson] must take matters into her own hands to protect herself and her daughter. Not on IMDb.
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https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/secret-life-of-the-deans-wife

 Will probably record this. (I think my Lifetime movie backlog will soon be approaching 10 films!)
 

The Walking Dead: Dead City        (season 2 premiere)          (9 pm, AMC)
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8 episodes running through June 22.

 Only the second or third worst titled TV series in this franchise!
 

Miss Austen        [new]            (9 pm, PBS)
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Keeley Hawes heads the cast of a four-part adaptation of the novel by Gill Hornby. Set in the 19th century, the series reimagines a real-life literary mystery: Why did Cassandra Austen burn her sister Jane's letters? Rose Leslie, Max Irons, and Calam Lynch also star in the series. Single episodes tonight and next Sunday (5/11), followed by a double episode (9 and 10 pm) on 5/18.

 I like the cast, but I doubt I can make myself sit through this.
 

The Equalizer          (season 5 and series finale)         (10 pm, CBS)

 Please tell me the last of the pale copy "reboot" series has finally died!
 

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