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From: Robin Miller <robin.miller@invalid.invalid>
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Subject: Selected programming for May 1-3, 2024
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		Previously released:


Military Prosecutor Doberman      [new to US; complete limited series] 
      (Netflix, April 27)

An army prosecutor with ambitions of power and wealth finds his plans 
disturbed by an unyielding newbie with an agenda of her own. 2022 Korean 
series; 16 one-hour episodes.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81618666

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17346230/    [rating 7.7; as "Military 
Prosecutor Do Bae Man"]



Miller's Girl      (movie)      (Netflix, April 26)

A young woman and her writing teacher develop a flirtatious dynamic that 
comes to a head after a midterm assignment underscores their power 
imbalance. Stars Martin Freeman and Jenna Ortega. 2024 film; 1hr 33m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81696530

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8310486/     [rating 5.2]



Face to Face     (movie)        (Netflix, April 25)

After a heated spat between a husband and wife, their meddling families 
join the fray -- and accidentally lock themselves in the apartment all 
night. 2023 Egyptian film; 1h 57m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81716258

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28516588/     [rating 7.6; as "Wesh X Wesh"]



The Doomsday Cult of Antares de la Luz       (documentary) 
(Netflix, April 25)

Almost 10 years after being charged with a heinous crime, former members 
of a Chilean cult share their haunting experiences. 2024 Chilean film; 
1h 40m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81636734

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32055642/



Anyone But You      (movie)       (Netflix, April 23)

At a lavish destination wedding, two singles whose one date ended badly 
pretend to be a couple to pacify her interfering parents and make his ex 
jealous. Stars Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell, Alexandra Shipp, GaTa, 
Hadley Robinson, and Michelle Hurd. 2023 film; 1hr 43m. Not avalable on 
ad tier.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81760229

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26047818/     [rating 6.2]


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		Wednesday, May 1


	Streaming:


Shardlake       [new; complete limited series]          (12:01 am, Hulu)

Set in 16th century England during the dissolution of the monasteries, 
Shardlake is a four-part drama based on the first novel in C.J. Sansom’s 
internationally popular Tudor murder mystery series. The eerie whodunnit 
adventure follows lawyer Matthew Shardlake (Arthur Hughes) and Jack 
Barack (Anthony Boyle) as they work to uncover the truth behind a 
horrific murder. The two men are sent out on a mission by the dangerous 
and all-powerful right-hand man to Henry VIII: Thomas Cromwell (Sean 
Bean) ­ and failure is not an option. As they race to uncover the 
mystery, Shardlake and Barack are met with hostility, suspicion and 
paranoia by the monks who fear for their future and will seemingly stop 
at nothing to preserve their order.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDGNwIM0r9g

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shardlake_(TV_series)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27390563/



Acapulco       (season 3 premiere)         (12:01 am, Apple TV+)

Máximo Gallardo (Eugenio Derbez/Enrique Arrizon) recalls his life 
beginning with his start in the 1980s as a cabana boy at an Acapulco 
resort in this bilingual comedy series inspired by Derbez's 2017 film 
"How to Be a Latin Lover."

In season three of Acapulco, it’s time to reconcile past mistakes and 
exciting new beginnings. In the present story, older Maximo (Eugenio 
Derbez) finds himself returning to a Las Colinas he no longer 
recognizes. While in 1985, younger Maximo (Enrique Arrizon) continues 
his climb up the ladder of success while potentially jeopardizing all 
the relationships he’s worked so hard to build. Ten episodes, with the 
first two released today and the rest released once weekly through June 26.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR3CTXhKLd4

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13567344/   [rating 7.7]



Deaw Special: Super Soft Power         (comedy special)        (3:01 am, 
Netflix)

Thai comic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQsaDYI_pl0

https://www.netflix.com/title/81712037



Down the Rabbit Hole [Fiesta en la madriguera]       (movie) 
(3:01 am, Netflix)

Raised in opulence and culture, 10-year-old Tochtli's lavish life 
contrasts with the darkness that seeps in from his father's criminal 
activities. Mexican film; 1h 42m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0MOzYnNQP4

https://www.netflix.com/title/81640439

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27921617/



Frankly Speaking         [new]         (3:01 am, Netflix)

A well-respected announcer suddenly loses his ability to self-censor on 
air, catching the attention of a TV writer who invites him on her 
variety show. Korean series; 12 episodes apparently released on 
Wednesdays and Thursdays through June 6.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivPWJCJRY1o

https://www.netflix.com/title/81738948

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32138907/



Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar         [new; complete season 1] 
(3:01 am, Netflix)

Sanjay Leela Bhansali brings his majestic signature flair to stories of 
love and betrayal in the lives of courtesans in pre-independence India. 
Indian series; 8 episodes?

https://www.netflix.com/title/81122198

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15204292/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvzZYynDkwA



Rather      (documentary)         (3:01 am, Netflix)

For decades, Dan Rather delivered the news with authenticity, integrity 
and courage. RATHER chronicles his rise to prominence, sudden and 
dramatic public downfall, and redemption and re-emergence as a voice of 
reason to a new generation. 1h 35m.
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