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On 11/30/24 2:48 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

> RM: I'll post the rest of the week tonight or in the morning.
> 
> 
> 
>          Previously released:
> 
> 
> Afraid     (movie)        (Netflix, Nov. 28)
> 
> Testing a household artificial intelligence system, a family of five 
> gradually falls victim to its invasive methods and overprotective 
> personality. Stars  John Cho, Katherine Waterston, Havana Rose Liu, 
> Lukita Maxwell, Ashley Romans, and Greg Hill. 2024 film; 1hr 24m. Not 
> available on the ad tier.
> 
> https://www.netflix.com/title/81950625
> 
> https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24577462/  [rating 5.1]

This plot has been done before!


>          Saturday, Nov. 30
> 
> 
> Believe in Christmas         (movie)         (6 pm, Hallmark Channel)
> 
> When Beatrice reluctantly joins her best friend on a trip to the 
> enchanting Christmasland, she’s skeptical of the holiday magic 
> surrounding them. But as she experiences festive traditions and meets a 
> charming stranger named Ethan, she begins to question what’s real and 
> what’s part of the experience. In the end, Christmasland helps Beatrice 
> rediscover hope, love, and the magic of new beginnings. Stars Meghan Ory 
> and John Reardon.
> 
> https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/believe-in-christmas
> 
> https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31987262/

I am glad Meghan Ory is still getting work.

> BeBe Winans’ We Three Kings      (movie)        (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
> 
> In "BeBe Winans’ We Three Kings," Bebe plays Lincoln, retired musician 
> turned record store owner, and proud father to the three King sisters, 
> Lydia, Gracie and Abigail. For the first time since their mother’s 
> death, the three estranged King sisters return home for the holidays. 
> Lincoln hatches a plan with family friend, Genelle to bring his girls 
> back together again this Christmas. Living under the same roof and 
> hearing their father sing joyful Christmas melodies sparks old family 
> memories. Holiday love songs and mistletoe are found around every 
> corner, and the sisters end up finding love in the very town they tried 
> so hard to leave behind. It isn’t long before the sisters face the 
> facts; life’s better when they are together. Stars BeBe Winans, Lisa 
> Berry, Faith Wright, Bethany Brown, and Deborah Joy Winans.

Pass.

> Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story       (movie)         (8 pm, 
> Hallmark Channel)
> 
> Alana Higman is sure that her family’s lifelong history as Kansas City 
> Chiefs superfans makes them a frontrunner to win the team’s “Fan of the 
> Year” contest. Derrick, Director of Fan Engagement, is tasked with 
> evaluating how Alana and her family stack up against the other two 
> finalists. As the pair spends time together, it’s clear there’s a spark 
> between them but when her grandfather’s vintage Chiefs good-luck winter 
> hat goes missing, Alana begins to doubt everything she believed about 
> fate, destiny and even questions her future with Derrick – unless, that 
> is, a little Christmas magic can throw a Hail Mary. Stars Hunter King 
> and Tyler Hynes.
> 
> https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/holiday-touchdown-a-chiefs-love-story
> 
> https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32752472/

I am probably going to leave this on while I do grading...


>          Sunday, Dec. 1
> 
> 
> The Finnish Line        (movie)           (6 pm, Hallmark Channel)
> 
> Inspired by her father’s acclaimed legacy in dog sled racing, Anya 
> decides to follow in his footsteps. After his passing, she heads to 
> Finland to participate in the 40th annual Joulurauha race, her father’s 
> final race where he fell short of the victory. Following an injury to 
> her lead dog during the qualifying race, Anya finds herself partnered 
> with a new canine companion owned by journalist and former racer Cole, 
> who aims to pen a story about her journey. Struggling to build trust 
> with her new dog and facing her father’s rival, Monty, Anya must 
> navigate many challenges as she strives to win the race. Stars Kim 
> Matula, Beau Mirchoff and Nichole Sakura.
> 
> https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/the-finnish-line
> 
> https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31841975/

I might try to check this out for the lovely Kim Matula...

> A Bluegrass Christmas        (movie; linear premiere)         (7 pm, UPtv)
> 
> Katie’s family’s horse sanctuary is on the brink of closure, but in a 
> last-ditch effort to raise the money, Katie [Amanda Jordan] must coax 
> her reclusive grandfather, Bluegrass legend Ben Pendleton [Shaun 
> Johnston], back onto the stage for a Christmas benefit concert. Also 
> stars David Pinard and Mike Shara. Released for streaming on November 12.
> 
> https://uptv.com/movies/a-bluegrass-christmas/
> 
> https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30816463/

Amanda Jordon is really cute. But it's UP, so...

> Make or Bake Christmas      (movie)        (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
> 
> With Christmas fast approaching, Leslie (Vivica A. Fox), known for her 
> expertise in all things domestic and top lifestyle brands, is looking to 
> expand her business. She sets her sights on the bakery, Sugar Bakers, 
> owned by Denise Sugarbaker (Jackée Harry) and run by her son, David 
> (Landon Moss). Determined to make a deal before the end of the year, 
> Leslie sends one of her top employees, Emma (Jasmine Aivaliotis), to go 
> undercover as a seasonal employee in order to convince them to sell. 
> Emma unexpectedly finds herself falling in love with the quaint bakery 
> with its Christmas spirit, staff and especially, David. ‘Tis the Season 
> to make or bake Christmas and discover everything sweet during the 
> holidays, including love.
> 
> https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/make-or-bake-christmas
> 
> https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33998843/

If I watch this, it's only for Jasmine Aivaliotis (glad Vivica and 
Hybrid keep giving Aivaliotis work!!).

> The Christmas Quest         (movie)         (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)
> 
> An archeologist and her ex-husband, an expert in ancient Norse 
> languages, are sent to Iceland at Christmastime to search for the 
> legendary treasure of the Yule Lads. When others join in the hunt, the 
> pair find themselves swept into a thrilling adventure as they race to 
> keep it from falling into the wrong hands. Stara Lacey Chabert and 
> Kristoffer Polaha.

No...

> Home Sweet Christmas       (movie)          (8 pm, Great American Family)
> 
> In "Home Sweet Christmas," Sophie Marlow (Candace Cameron Bure), a 
> successful mergers and acquisitions attorney, is called home to 
> Waynesbridge, Washington, following her great uncle’s passing. Uncle 
> Henry left Sophie 60% ownership in his Marlow Maple Meadows, a sprawling 
> patch of sugar maple forest. Though Sophie hasn’t been on the property 
> in decades, she immediately begins retracing the happy steps of her 
> youth before encountering Sam (Cameron Mathison), her long-lost, 
> childhood friend. Sam has returned to the farm after learning Henry left 
> him the other 40% of the property. The legacy property means a quick 
> sale is likely, though Sophie and Sam will discover neither of them is 
> ready to let go just yet.

No!

> The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular        (special)     
> (8-10 pm, ABC)
> 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRlAFZS36i8

Wow - ABC couldn't even cough up a blurb for this!

> Earth Abides          [new]          (9 pm, MGM+)
> 
> In "Earth Abides," when a plague of unprecedented virulence sweeps the 
> globe, the human race is all but wiped out. In the aftermath, as the 
> great machine of civilization slowly and inexorably breaks down, only a 
> few shattered survivors remain to struggle against the slide into 
> extinction. The six-episode miniseries (running through Dec. 29) is 
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