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.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81773839

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32166552/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CotipI30Bx8

Katt Williams: Woke Foke (live comedy special) (10 pm ET/7
pm PT, Netflix)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TozX3UUPVt4

https://www.netflix.com/title/81683615

Broadcast and cable:

A Deadly Threat to My Family (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

When Ryan’s sister Serena escapes from a dangerous cult, she seeks
refuge with his family to rebuild her life. Ryan’s wife Marielle is
suspicious of Serena and doesn’t believe she’s truly reformed, and her
concerns grow as she sees Serena bond with her teenage daughter Aria.
When another cult member shows up on Marielle’s doorstep, she fears her
daughter is their next target. Stars Jessica Morris, Gina Vitori, Lelia
Symington, Isabella Mercurio, Tyler Price, and Mark Ricketson.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/a-deadly-threat-to-my-family

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32221174/

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Sunday, May 5

Streaming:

The Roast of Tom Brady (live comedy special) (8 pm ET/5 pm
PT, Netflix)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL0if7ge4Bw

https://www.netflix.com/title/81577726

Broadcast and cable:

Call the Midwife (season 13 finale; renewed for seasons 14 and 15)
(8 pm, PBS)

My Life Is on the Line (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

When bank customer service rep Shannon bends the rules to help a
desperate client transfer a large sum of money, she quickly learns that
he is not who he claims to be. As she frantically tries to set things
right before anyone finds out, “The Caller” turns more menacing and
threatens her by using personal information that he’s gathered from
their calls. Stuck in the call center, she must figure out how to outwit
The Caller and survive her shift. Stars Andrea Pazmino, Jose Eduardo
Ramos, Katelin Chesna, and Cheryl Picket. Originally "The Caller."

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32221174/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28435597/

Maryland [new to US] (9 pm, PBS)

Stockard Channing, Eve Best, and Suranne Jones star in a three-part
British series about two sisters who discover that their late mother was
living a secret life on the Isle of Man. Reviews were excellent when the
series aired in the UK last summer. Rescheduled from April.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4MSslQ9Gu8

https://www.metacritic.com/tv/maryland/ [score 76]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18556180/ [rating 6.5]

Parish (season 1 finale) (9 pm, AMC)

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Monday, May 6

The Neighborhood (season 6 finale; renewed for season 7) (8
pm, CBS)

Bob (Hearts) Abishola (season 5 and series finale) (8:30
pm, CBS)

NCIS (season 21 finale; renewed for season 22) (9 pm, CBS)

NCIS: Hawai'i (season 3 and series finale) (11 pm, CBS)

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Tuesday, May 7

Streaming:

Super Rich in Korea [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am, Netflix)

A Singaporean tycoon, an Italian luxury brand heir, a Pakistani noble
and more. Explore the lavish lives of mega-rich individuals living in
Korea.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81720895

Kiss the Future (documentary) (3:01 am, Paramount+)

Besieged Sarajevans find hope in underground art and music. U2 supports
them amid crisis. Culminates in post-war unification concert. 2023 film;
1h 43m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4TEUY21rY4

Robin Miller <robin.miller@invalid.invalid> wrote:

>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]

Is this farce?

On 5/4/24 3:23 PM, Adam H. Kerman wrote:

> Robin Miller <robin.miller@invalid.invalid> wrote:
>
>> 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]
>
> Is this farce?

Yes. But apparently it falls (very) flat. When I was seeing reviews of
this, someone else cited another movie that does the same bit, but much
better. Unfortunately, I can't remember what the other movie was...

On 5/4/24 2:31 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

> 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.

I want to say this has been on Netflix the whole time! They certainly
had it before I cancelled Netflix, because it was one of the things I
was considering watching (because of Skovbye) before I cancelled, but I
never got to it.

If it went to another streamer in the meantime, it wasn't one I get!!

> 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.

This, OTOH, is new to The 'Flix - it was on Hulu for a long time...

> 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]

Hmmm... Would have been interested in this, for McShane.

> 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]

Is there naked nudity?!
(Not that it matters! - Nobody gets Netflix!!)

And they want us to believe that Peltz can still pass for a teen?!

> 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]

Damn - wish this had gone to Hulu (like the first film did) instead.

>         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

I'll wait for Arthur's reviews...

>     Broadcast and cable:
>
>
> A Deadly Threat to My Family  (movie)     (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
>
> When Ryan’s sister Serena escapes from a dangerous cult, she seeks
> refuge with his family to rebuild her life. Ryan’s wife Marielle is
> suspicious of Serena and doesn’t believe she’s truly reformed, and her
> concerns grow as she sees Serena bond with her teenage daughter Aria.
> When another cult member shows up on Marielle’s doorstep, she fears her
> daughter is their next target. Stars Jessica Morris, Gina Vitori, Lelia
> Symington, Isabella Mercurio, Tyler Price, and Mark Ricketson.
>
> https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/a-deadly-threat-to-my-family
>
> https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32221174/

Jessica Morris, and Gina Vitori, do it once again for Lifetime! Give 'em
a big hand, folks!!

(Of course I'll be watching this.)

>         Sunday, May 5
>
>
>     Broadcast and cable:
>
>
> Call the Midwife       (season 13 finale; renewed for seasons 14 and 15)
>      (8 pm, PBS)

Gah!

> My Life Is on the Line      (movie)       (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
>
> When bank customer service rep Shannon bends the rules to help a
> desperate client transfer a large sum of money, she quickly learns that
> he is not who he claims to be. As she frantically tries to set things
> right before anyone finds out, “The Caller” turns more menacing and
> threatens her by using personal information that he’s gathered from
> their calls. Stuck in the call center, she must figure out how to outwit
> The Caller and survive her shift. Stars Andrea Pazmino, Jose Eduardo
> Ramos, Katelin Chesna, and Cheryl Picket. Originally "The Caller."
>
> https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32221174/
>
> https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28435597/

Wow - I've heard of none of these people! (An increasing problem with
Lifetime flicks lately... :/ )

May watch, or may record for later viewing...

> Parish      (season 1 finale)        (9 pm, AMC)

A series I might have gotten to, if I had time for such things!!

>         Monday, May 6
>
>
> NCIS      (season 21 finale; renewed for season 22)       (9 pm, CBS)

Boo!

> NCIS: Hawai'i        (season 3 and series finale)         (11 pm, CBS)

I'll try not to cry! ;p

>         Tuesday, May 7
>
>
>     Streaming:
>
>
> Kiss the Future       (documentary)        (3:01 am, Paramount+)
>
> Besieged Sarajevans find hope in underground art and music. U2 supports
> them amid crisis. Culminates in post-war unification concert. 2023 film;
> 1h 43m.
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4TEUY21rY4

Wait - what?!

>     Broadcast and cable:
>
>
> Police 24/7      [new]        (8-10 pm, CW)
>
> Police 24/7 follows the men and women working in law enforcement
> agencies in 8 cities across the country. We get an intimate look as they
> attempt to keep the streets safe from crime.
>
> https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31975941/     [stub only]
>
> https://www.cwtv.com/shows/police-24-7/

Darn - I was hoping for a concert film with The Police!! ;p

Ian J. Ball <ijball@mac.invalid> wrote:
>On 5/4/24 2:31 PM, Robin Miller wrote:

>>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.

>I want to say this has been on Netflix the whole time! They certainly
>had it before I cancelled Netflix, because it was one of the things I
>was considering watching (because of Skovbye) before I cancelled, but I
>never got to it.

>If it went to another streamer in the meantime, it wasn't one I get!!

I've seen nearly every actor in a Canadian tv series, although I've seem
Radha Mitcell in movies only. I love Kari Matchett.

>>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.

>Hmmm... Would have been interested in this, for McShane.

Aren't these going to be on AMC satellite three weeks later?