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From: Robin Miller <robin.miller@invalid.invalid>
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Subject: Selected programming for Jan. 4-5, 2025
Date: Sat, 4 Jan 2025 17:28:43 -0500
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		Previously released:


Love Child      (movie)        (Netflix, Jan. 2)

While raising their autistic son, Ayla and Paolo face societal 
skepticism and economic stress, forcing them to reassess their future 
plans. 2024 Filipino film; 1hr 41m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81946499

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32915305/



The Black Swindler [Kurosagi]        [new to US?; complete miniseries) 
       (Netflix, Jan. 1)

After Kurosaki loses his family to a devastating scam, he decides to 
seek revenge and becomes a "black swindler" who cons other con artists. 
2022 Japanese series; 10 episodes. Remake of 2006 series, which was also 
added to Netflix today.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81780778

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt23062408/

2006 series:

https://www.netflix.com/title/81781809

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0824021/  [as "Kurosagi"; rating 7.1]



Seven Figures       [new to US?; complete miniseries]        (Netflix, 
Jan. 1)

To prepare them for the big change in their lives, six lottery winners 
are only entitled to their newfound wealth after completing a mandatory 
workshop. 2023 Israeli comedy; 8 episodes.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81779209

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28079116/    [as "Six Zeroes"]



Dune: Part Two     (movie)        (Netflix, Dec. 31)

2hr 45m. Also streaming on Max.   "Dune: Part One" from 2021 was also added.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81602836

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15239678/   [rating 8.5]



Norman's Rare Guitars     (documentary)        (Netflix, Dec. 31)

At his world-famous LA guitar shop, founder Norman Harris reflects on 
his legacy as legendary musicians sing his praises in this heartfelt 
documentary. 2024 film; 1hr 38m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81979064

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12914718/



Kang Mak from Pee Mak     (movie)        (Netflix, Dec. 31)

Returning home with his friends, a soldier reunites with his wife, not 
knowing she's become a ghost. But her death's not the end of their love 
story. 2024 Indonesian film; 2hr 2m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81971170

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31109457/     [as "Kang Mak"; rating 6.8]



Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga      (movie)        (Netflix, Dec. 30)

The origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa before her encounter and 
teamup with Mad Max. Stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke, 
Alyla Browne, George Shevtsov, and Lachy Hulme. 2024 Australian film; 
2hr 28m. Also streaming on Max.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81610642

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12037194/     [rating 7.5]



Horizon: An American Saga: Chapter 1      (movie)        (Netflix, Dec. 30)

During the Civil War, American settlers confront history and seize the 
future as they encroach on Western Apache land in newly established 
territory. Stars Kevin Costner, Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Jena 
Malone, Owen Crow Shoe, and Will Patton. 2024 film; 3hr 1m. Also 
streaming on Max. Chapter 2 is complete but has not yet been released 
theatrically.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81902151

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17505010/     [rating 6.7]



I Am the Secret in Your Heart      (movie)        (Netflix, Dec. 30)

Swooning over a charming transfer student, a high school teen becomes 
entangled in a love triangle between her crush and a close childhood 
friend. 2024 Taiwanese film; 1hr 51m

https://www.netflix.com/title/81942170

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32991372/       [as "Xia ri de ning meng cao"]



Suffocating Love      (movie)        (Netflix, Dec. 30)

Feeling trapped by his controlling girlfriend, a young man wishes for 
freedom -- only to discover the terrifying consequences when his dream 
comes true. 2024 Taiwanese film; 1hr 42m.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81945658

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32536634/



The Watchers      (movie)        (Netflix, Dec. 30)

When Mina's car breaks down in a bleak forest, three strangers take her 
into their bunker -- where mysterious creatures take note of their every 
move. Stars Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Olwen Fouéré, Oliver 
Finnegan, Alistair Brammer, and John Lynch. 2024 film; 1hr 41m. Also 
streaming on Max.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81776691

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26736843/       [rating 5.7]


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		Saturday, Jan. 4


When the Stars Gossip        [new]          (3:01 am, Netflix)

 From two different worlds and with separate missions, an astronaut and 
a space tourist entangle in space--only to start falling for each other. 
Korean limited series; 16 episodes released individually on Saturday and 
Sunday through Feb. 23.

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

https://www.netflix.com/title/81970550

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26215550/



Love of the Irish           (movie)          (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

Tired of her bad luck, Fiona takes her mom on a trip to Ireland to turn 
things around where she meets a charming single dad who helps her make 
her own luck. Stara Shenae Grimes-Beech, Stephen Hagan and Moira Kelly.

https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/love-of-the-irish

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31943282/



Vanished Out of Sight       (movie)        (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
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