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Subject: Re: Selected programming for May 12-14, 2025
Date: Tue, 13 May 2025 05:37:21 -0700
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On 5/12/25 8:33 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

> RM: The listings for the second half of the week (which has most of the 
> worthwhile stuff) should be released on Wednesday.
> 
> 
> 
>          Previously released:
> 
> 
> ABBA: Against the Odds       (documentary)       (Netflix, May 11)
> 
> With rare footage, this documentary tells the personal story of Swedish 
> pop-icons ABBA, charting their path from Eurovision to global stardom. 
> British film; 1hr 30m

Gah.

> Heart Eyes     (movie)       (Netflix, May 8)
> 
> When a killer who targets romantic partners every Valentine's Day 
> mistakes them as a couple, co-workers Ally and Jay have a deadly date 
> with destiny. 2025 Sony Pictures release not available on the ad tier; 
> 1hr 37m. Stars Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Gigi Zumbado, Jordana 
> Brewster, Devon Sawa, and Michaela Watkins.

It's too bad this is Netflix, as I would actually have watched this...

> Sniper: The Last Stand   (movie)    (Netflix, May 6)
> 
> An ace sniper leads a team of elite soldiers to fight against a vicious 
> militia and stop an arms dealer from unleashing a deadly superweapon. 
> 2025 film staring Chad Michael Collins, Ryan Robbins, Sharon Taylor, 
> Manuel Rodriguez-Saenz, Scott George, and Sizo Mahlangu; 1hr 39m. Not 
> available on the ad tier.

Ditto.

> Beetlejuice Beetlejuice   (movie)    (Netflix, May 6)
> 
> 2024 film directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton, Winona 
> Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, and Monica 
> Bellucci; 1hr 44m.

Previously available (for months and months) on Max.


>          Monday, May 12
> 
> 
>      Streaming:
> 
> 
> Hard Truths      (movie; streaming premiere)        (3:01 am, Paramount+)
> 
> Ongoing exploration of the contemporary world with a tragicomic study of 
> human strengths and weaknesses. 2024 film starring Marianne Jean- 
> Baptiste and Michele Austin; 1h 37m.

That is incredibly vague...

>      Broadcast and cable:
> 
> 
> The Price Is Right at Night       (special)         (8 pm, CBS)

Drew!!


>          Tuesday, May 13
> 
> 
>      Streaming:
> 
> 
> Bad Thoughts       [new; complete season 1]         (3:01 am, Netflix)
> 
> A collection of hilariously disturbing stories that push the boundaries 
> of decency in ways only Tom Segura could imagine. Six episodes.

Sounds like something I'd hate...

> Novocaine        (movie; streaming premiere)         (3:01 am, Paramount+)
> 
> When the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, a man incapable of feeling 
> physical pain turns his rare condition into an unexpected advantage in 
> the fight to rescue her. 2025 film starring Jack Quaid and Amber 
> Midthunder; 1h 50m

Cool. I will try to get to this as soon as I can.


>      Broadcast and cable:
> 
> 
> Will Trent       (season 3 finale; renewed for season 4)         (8 pm, 
> ABC)
> 
> 
> 
> The Rookie      (season 7 finale; renewed for season 8)         (9 pm, ABC)

I thot it was called "The Cookie"?(!)...

> Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute      (special) (10-11 pm, NBC)
> 
> Tiffany Haddish, Joel McHale, Chelsea Handler, Nikki Glaser, Jean Smart 
> and Melissa Rivers are among the stars paying tribute to Joan Rivers. 
> The version streaming tomorrow on Peacock will be an extended (and 
> uncensored) version.

She's still dead.


>          Wednesday, May 14
> 
> 
>      Broadcast and cable:
> 
> 
> Sullivan's Crossing        (season 3 premiere)         (8 pm, CW)
> 
> Ten episodes.

Oh, good Lord!!

> TMZ Investigates: What Happened to Justin Bieber?       (special) (9-10 
> pm, Fox)
> 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc7FSwCqRDA

Uh... He's still alive.

> 
> The Stolen Girl        (limited series finale; special time) (9:30 pm, 
> Freeform)
> 
> Followed by "The Stolen Girl: An Inside Look: from 10:30 to 11 pm.

This is no longer a real cable TV network!!