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From: Robin Miller <robin.miller@invalid.invalid>
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Subject: Selected programming for May 4-7, 2024
Date: Sat, 4 May 2024 17:31:36 -0400
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RM: Programming for Wednesday-Friday will be posted later.




		Previously released:


2 Hearts     (movie)      (Netflix, May 3)

In parallel love stories, the lives of college student Chris and wealthy 
rum heir Jorge intersect in a profound twist of fate. Based on a true 
story. 2020 film starring Jacob Elordi, Adan Canto, Radha Mitchell, 
Tiera Skovbye, Kari Matchett, and Tahmoh Penikett. 1hr 41m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5616176/    [rating 6.3]

https://www.netflix.com/title/81435805

https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3391536665/    [trailer]



Shadow in the Cloud     (movie)      (Netflix, May 2/3)

A female WWII pilot traveling with top secret documents on a B-17 Flying 
Fortress with a skeptical all-male crew encounters an evil presence 
onboard the flight. 2020 film starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Beulah Koale, 
Taylor John Smith, Callan Mulvey, Byron Coll, Joe Witkowski and Nick 
Robinson. 1hr 23m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81346742

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9691136/    [rating 5.0]



Love With Its Details     (movie)      (Netflix, May 3)

Returning from abroad, a wealthy young man falls for a woman from 
different economic circumstances and starts leading a double life to win 
her over. 2023 Egyptian rom-com; 1hr 45m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81767059

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16579020/    [as "Al Hob Bitafasiloh"]



Shaitaan     (movie)      (Netflix, May 3)

A family's getaway turns terrifying when an intruder possesses the teen 
daughter's body, putting her at the mercy of his increasingly sinister 
commands. 2024 Indian film; 2hr 8m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81760372

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27744786/     [rating 7.1]



The American Society of Magical Negroes    (movie; streaming premiere) 
   (Peacock, May 3)

A young man, Aren, is recruited into a secret society of magical Black 
people who dedicate their lives to a cause of utmost importance: making 
white people's lives easier. 2024 film; 1h 44m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30007864/      [rating 2.8]



American Star    (movie; streaming premiere?)    (AMC+, May 3)

An assassin on a final assignment in Fuerteventura, to kill a man he has 
never met. When his target is delayed, he finds himself drawn to the 
island, people and a ghostly shipwreck. Stars Ian McShane. 2024 film; 1h 
47m.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19984386/      [rating 5.4]

https://www.metacritic.com/movie/american-star    [score 66]



Lola       (movie)       (Netflix, May 2)

Working to move her sibling out of their abusive home, a teen juggles 
jobs at a store and a strip club -- but life takes unexpected turns 
after a tragedy. 2024 film starring Nicola Peltz, Virginia Madsen, Raven 
Goodwin, Richie Merritt, Luke David Blumm, Trevor Long; 1hr 23m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81772299

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14375666/    [rating 3.6]



One More Shot     (movie)    (Netflix, May 1)

Racing against the clock, a Navy SEAL fights his way through an airport 
siege to protect the one man who can stop a potentially catastrophic 
explosion. 2024 British film starring Scott Adkins, Michael Jai White, 
Alexis Knapp, Tom Berenger, Waleed Elgadi, and Meena Rayann; 1hr 42m. 
Not available on ad tier.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81759891

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27110516/      [rating 5.5]



Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind     (documentary)    (Netflix, May 1)

Vintage footage of Jerry Lewis captures his evolution from a rebellious 
rocker who shook up the music world in the 1950s to a country and gospel 
artist. 2022 documentary; 1h 13m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81613813

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11764342/



Unnatural     (new to US?; complete limited series)     (Netflix, May 1)

A no-nonsense forensic doctor and a team of specialists take on 
perplexing cases through their work in the Unnatural Death Investigation 
Laboratory. 2018 Japanese series; ten 54-minute episodes.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7521882/     [rating 8.1]

https://www.netflix.com/title/81714729



Boiling Point        [new to US?; complete limited series] 
(Netflix, April 30)

Head chef Carly runs a new restaurant transforming Northern English 
dishes into five-star cuisine, while her kitchen sizzles with 
high-stakes tension. 2023 British limited series starring Vinette 
Robinson, Hannah Walters, Izuka Hoyle, Stephen Graham, Steven Ogg, and 
Cathy Tyson. Five 45-minute episodes. Sequel to 2021 film by the same name.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81753239

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22889176/      [rating 7.8]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11127680/       [2021 film; rating 7.5]


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		Saturday, May 4



	Streaming:


Star Wars: Tales of the Empire       [new; complete limited series] 
     (3:01 am, Disney+)

This six-episode animated series serves as a follow-up to 2022's Tales 
of the Jedi.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SIST9t72kY

https://www.metacritic.com/tv/star-wars-tales-of-the-empire/     [score 75]

https://www.disneyplus.com/series/star-wars-tales-of-the-empire/4IEnSAj0aHpX



The Atypical Family       [new]         (9:31 am, Netflix)

Once blessed with unique superpowers, a family loses their abilities due 
to modern-day problems--until a mysterious woman changes everything. 
Korean limited series; 12 70-minute episodes released on Saturday and 
Sunday through June 9.
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