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On 12/7/24 2:34 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

> RM: Programming for the week will be distributed separately.

And news?...


>          Previously released:
> 
> 
> Subservience     (movie)       (Netflix, Dec. 5)
> 
> A struggling dad buys a domestic robot to help at home, while his wife 
> awaits a heart transplant. But what happens when the AI becomes 
> dangerously aware? Stars Megan Fox, Michele Morrone, Madeline Zima, 
> Matilda Firth, Andrew Whipp, and Jude Greenstein. 2024 film; 1hr 45m.
> 
> https://www.netflix.com/title/81786918
> 
> https://www.imdb.com/title/tt24871974/     [rating 5.3]

I probably would have watched this were it not on Netflix...


>          Saturday, Dec. 7
> 
> 
> A Very Merry Beauty Salon      (movie)       (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
> 
> In A Very Merry Beauty Salon, Sienna (Tia Mowry), the owner of the 
> bustling Divine Beauty Salon is preparing for Atlanta’s Tinsel Ball, 
> where she will be honored for her charitable work in the community. The 
> annual event takes a glamourous turn with the arrival of Lawrence, a 
> charismatic CEO whose family’s wine brand is now co-sponsoring the Ball. 
> Sparks fly between them, but Sienna’s mother Georgia (Donna Biscoe) who 
> is the head of the Ball’s committee, worries his involvement may ruin 
> the event’s traditions. As Sienna and Lawrence are unexpectedly paired 
> as dance partners, romance blooms, setting the stage for a steamy 
> romance that challenges Sienna’s thoughts on love and family and makes 
> this year’s Tinsel Ball the most memorable yet.

Pass.

> Sugarplummed          (movie)          (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)
> 
> Emily (Maggie Lawson) has always dreamed of creating the perfect 
> Christmas, meticulously planning every detail year after year, only to 
> feel like she’s falling short. Hoping to bring her family closer 
> together, she makes a wish for a holiday as picture-perfect as the ones 
> she sees in a made-for-TV holiday movie. To her shock, Sugarplum (Janel 
> Parrish), the film’s relentlessly optimistic main character, magically 
> steps off the screen to make Emily’s wish come true — whether she’s 
> ready for it or not. As Sugarplum applies her movie-world rules to real 
> life, Emily gets caught up in the possibility of finally achieving the 
> flawless family Christmas. But when Sugarplum's magical fixes start to 
> backfire one by one, Emily begins to question what an ideal holiday 
> really is. With time running out, Emily and Sugarplum find themselves on 
> a heartwarming adventure ­ one that might just amount to an entirely 
> different kind of Christmastime perfection.

Hmmmm...

> Once Upon a Christmas Wish        (movie)          (8 pm, Great American 
> Family)
> 
> In "Once Upon a Christmas Wish," Mayor Brian Ortega (Mario Lopez) is 
> beloved in the idyllic community of Long Grove. While decorating for 
> Christmas with the residents, Brian discovers his childhood Christmas 
> wish list which magically begins to come true, reminding Brian about the 
> spirit and joy of the holiday. Returning to town for Christmas is 
> Brian’s childhood friend Nina Meyers (Courtney Lopez), and soon a 
> connection becomes undeniable as she helps Brian face a new challenge 
> for the town. As Brian’s wishes come true, he inspires the town to 
> showcase its warm culture and values in order to stop the modern world 
> from stifling the charm and heart of Long Grove.

Nepotism alert!!


>          Sunday, Dec. 8
> 
> 
> 12 Dares of Christmas        (movie)          (7 pm, UPtv)
> 
> A school teacher's quiet holiday season gets a jolt of spice when she 
> accepts a 12 Dares of Christmas challenge from her sister while 
> scrambling to ready her town for a Christmas exchange program with a 
> suave, opinionated French teacher. Stars Brittany Underwood and Sean 
> Yves Lessard.
> 
> https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28502782/
> 
> https://uptv.com/movies/12-dares-of-christmas/

Well, I like Brittany Underwood...

> How to Fall in Love by Christmas     (movie; linear premiere?)       (8 
> pm, Lifetime Channel)
> 
> Nora, beloved writer-turned-CEO of her own Goop-like lifestyle brand, 
> PRISM, must secure a partnership with Take To Heart to save her company, 
> but the only way to appease them is for her to write a column on falling 
> in love by Christmas with the help of the charming and handsome 
> photographer who has been assigned to the piece. Stars Teri Hatcher and 
> Dan Payne. Released in November 2023 and apparently streaming on The 
> Roku Channel.

I like Dan Payne, but...

> Leah's Perfect Gift         (movie)         (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)
> 
> Leah Meyer is a bonafide lover of Christmas ­ the trees, the ornaments, 
> the eggnog! But she has always admired the holiday from afar because 
> she’s Jewish. Though her family celebrates Hanukkah, Leah has longed to 
> experience a traditional Christmas. When her boyfriend Graham invites 
> her to spend the holidays with his classic Connecticut family, she 
> eagerly accepts. Excited to dive into the quintessential Christmas she’s 
> always dreamed of, Leah quickly discovers that fitting in with Graham’s 
> uptight family and his not-so-welcoming mom (Niven) is easier said than 
> done. As holiday traditions clash and awkward moments pile up, it is not 
> quite the cozy Christmas that she expected. Stars Emily Arlook, Evan 
> Roderick, and Barbara Niven.
> 
> https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/leahs-perfect-gift
> 
> https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33901924/

OK, apparently Emily Arlook co-starred on "Grow-ish". 'Cos I had never 
heard the name before...