Nov. 5-11: Robin’s selected programming

Saturday, Nov. 5

Orgasm Inc.: The Story of OneTaste (documentary) (3:01 am,
Netflix)

Sprung from San Francisco’s tech bubble and hailed by top health & wellness
outlets as a path to fulfillment, OneTaste was a sexual wellness company
that gained global notoriety through the teaching of a practice called
“orgasmic meditation.” This investigative documentary employs access to 15
years of never-before-seen footage and interviews with former members to
pull back the curtain on the organization and its controversial, enigmatic
leader.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11DiQzSLfmo

https://www.netflix.com/title/81487901

Christmas in the Pines (movie) (7 pm, UPtv)

As an up-and-coming magazine writer and a successful architect battle over
ownership of an idyllic Christmas cottage, they soon discover that their
cozy holiday getaway may not be the only thing they love. Stars Dean Geyer
and Jillian Murray.

https://uptv.com/movies/christmas-in-the-pines/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13401252/

Merry Swissmas (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

Alex has wonderful memories of Christmas with her best friend Beth, until
Beth started dating Alex’s ex, Jesse. Because she has missed the last few
Christmases with family due to her demanding job as an architect, Alex is
excited to spend the holidays with her mother Caroline, who is opening an
inn in Switzerland. Much to her dismay, she learns that Jesse and Beth are
also visiting for the Inns’ opening. When Alex meets Liam, a single father
and the manager of her mother’s inn, Liam attempts to show her all the
Christmas traditions and culture of Switzerland and helps Alex open herself
up to love and forgiveness this holiday season. Stars Jodie Sweetin, Tim
Rozon, Mikaela Lily Davies, David Pinard, and Jane Wheeler.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/merry-swissmas

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21974158/

Lights, Camera, Christmas! (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

When a holiday rom-com movie shooting in her town needs a costume designer,
Kerry, a local shop owner, steps into the role. While working on the movie,
she rediscovers her passion for costume design and finds herself falling
for Brad, the film’s famous leading man. Stars Kimberley Sustad and John
Brotherton.

https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/lights-camera-christmas

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22246560/

A Royal Christmas on Ice (movie) (8 pm, Great American
Family)

Looking to escape his Royal life, a dashing prince comes to the United
States to start a business in a small town in upstate New York and winds up
falling for a former Olympic ice skater. Stars Anna Marie Dobbins &
Jonathan Stoddard.

https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/a-royal-christmas-on-ice/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19408396/

A Maple Valley Christmas (movie) (10 pm, Hallmark M&M)

Rancher Erica has spent her whole life working the family farm with her
mother and sister. When Aaron arrives and disrupts her plans, she starts to
question what it is she actually wants. Stars Peyton List and Andrew
Walker.

https://www.hallmarkmoviesandmysteries.com/a-maple-valley-christmas

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21841642/ [as "Maple Valley Christmas"]

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Sunday, Nov. 6

A Christmas Masquerade (movie) (7 pm, UPtv)

When Julieanne is mistaken for her glamorous boss at a Masquerade ball by a
notoriously aloof businessman, she continues the ruse over Christmas. Will
she be able to find real love in the makeshift Fairytale world they've
created? Stars Erin Agostino.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21220756/

https://uptv.com/movies/a-christmas-masquerade/

Well Suited For Christmas (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

Fashion designer Rachel Rocca (Mercedes de la Zerda) lands a spot in a
design competition to create a tuxedo for one of the city’s most eligible
bachelors, Brett Stone (Franco Lo Presti), for a Christmas charity gala. As
Rachel begins to unthread his well-spun public image, she discovers the
true reason behind his Christmas charity, and find themselves falling in
love.

https://www.mylifetime.com/movies/well-suited-for-christmas

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22740828/

All Saints Christmas (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)

Lisette is a popular R&B singer who’s getting ready to travel home to New
Orleans for Christmas. When the media mistake a photo of her with her music
producer ex as an engagement announcement, her family insists that he join
her on the trip. Roger Cross and singer Ledisi star.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22166882/

https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/all-saints-christmas

Love at the Christmas Contest (movie) (8 pm, Great
American Family)

For as long as she can remember, Angie’s favorite part of Christmas has
been the Christmas Eve tree lighting in town square. But this Christmas,
her first without her mom, Angie doesn’t feel much like celebrating… until
she learns her mom had always dreamed of winning the annual tree decorating
contest and seeing her tree lit up in town square. Angie realizes winning
the contest and decorating the town’s tree is the perfect way to honor her
mom. What Angie isn’t expecting is her high school sweetheart David and his
adorable daughter Gabby to enter the contest, too. Ross Jirgl and Samantha
Cope star.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14187584/

https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/love-at-the-christmas-contest/

Dangerous Liaisons [new] (8 pm, Starz)

The latest take on the 18th century French novel depicts the romantic
entanglements of members of the court of Louis VXI in 18th century Paris,
and, in particular, the origin story of the complicated relationship
between Merteuil (Alice Englert) and Valmont (Nicholas Denton). The
reimagining comes from Harriet Warner (Call the Midwife, Tell Me Your
Secrets) and also stars Leslie Manville, Paloma Faith, and Game of Thrones
alumni Carice van Houten and Michael McElhatton. 8 episodes; already
renewed for season 2.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osTVupts9ow

https://www.metacritic.com/tv/dangerous-liaisons/season-1

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6754162/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dangerous_Liaisons_(TV_series)

The Masked Singer (special night) (8 pm, Fox)

Preempted if there is a game 7 in the World Series.

FBI (special night) (8:30 pm, CBS)

Lego Masters (special night) (9 pm, Fox)

Preempted if there is a game 7 in the World Series.

Spector [new; documentary miniseries] (9 pm, Showtime)

Showtime's four-part series re-examines the life of legendary music
producer Phil Spector in light of the murder trial for which he became
famous anew toward the end of his life—and also focuses on the life of the
murder victim, actress Lana Clarkson.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRA-uVTCQFw

https://www.sho.com/spector

Mood [new] (10 pm, BBC America)

Nicole Lecky adapts her own play Superhoe into a six-part limited series in
which she plays an aspiring recording artist who attempts to recover from a
major setback by becoming an online influencer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7Sax6ebbX0

https://www.metacritic.com/tv/mood/season-1

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17520694/

https://www.bbcamerica.com/shows/mood--1058420

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Monday, Nov. 7

Behind Every Star [new] (3:01 am, Netflix)

Agents at a talent management firm tackle strong personalities and office
politics while keeping their celebrity clients happy and helping them
shine. Korean remake of Netflix's French comedy series Call My Agent.

https://www.netflix.com/title/81610897

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Tuesday, Nov. 8

The Claus Family 2 (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)

Jules Claus has fully embraced Christmas and his future as Santa is
ensured. Together with his grandfather Noël they are on their way to
prepare for the best Christmas ever. With Christmas at their doorsteps
everything runs smoothly until Jules gets a letter with a very unusual
wish. 2021 Dutch-language Belgian film; 97 minutes. "The Claus Family 3" is
already on the way.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14384176/

https://www.netflix.com/title/81435416/

Neal Brennan: Blocks (comedy special) (3:01 am, Netflix)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHuHMwdHY8k

https://www.netflix.com/title/81036234

Triviaverse (interactive special) (3:01 am, Netflix)

https://www.netflix.com/title/81609455

Say Hey, Willie Mays! (documentary) (9 pm, HBO)

An HBO original documentary that follows the legendary superstar’s iconic
career and trailblazing influence in and out of the sport.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAh2gCN6-zI

https://www.hbo.com/movies/say-hey-willie-mays

anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net> wrote:
> Nov. 5-11: Robin’s selected programming
>
>
> Saturday, Nov. 5
>
>
> Orgasm Inc.: The Story of OneTaste (documentary) (3:01 am,
> Netflix)
>
> Sprung from San Francisco’s tech bubble and hailed by top health & wellness
> outlets as a path to fulfillment,

This is clearly the sort of company Jessica Alba should be fronting.

> Lights, Camera, Christmas! (movie) (8 pm, Hallmark Channel)
>

The ads for this made it look like it was a behind the scenes of them
making their Christmas movies which is something I would’ve watched but it
turned out not to be.

> A Royal Christmas on Ice (movie) (8 pm, Great American
> Family)

GAC!

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> Sunday, Nov. 6
>
>
> Love at the Christmas Contest (movie) (8 pm, Great
> American Family)

GAC!

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> Monday, Nov. 7
>
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> Tuesday, Nov. 8
>
>
> ABC, CBS and NBC are preempting tonight's primetime programming to cover
> election results. Fox is reportedly showing new episodes of its regular
> schedule, while the CW is showing repeats:

The C dub must die

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>
> Wednesday, Nov. 9
>
>
> Streaming:
>
>
> The Montaners [new; first half of season 1] (3:01 am,
> Disney+)
>
> Meet one of Latin America’s most famous families. "The Montaners" follows
> the iconic family of the Montaners: Ricardo, Marlene, Mau, Ricky and
> Evaluna, and their significant others Stefi, Sara and Camilo, which have
> become a veritable phenomenon on social media and

Seriously? I’m supposed to have heard of these people?

> Broadcast and cable:
>
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>
> Thursday, Nov. 10
>
>
> Streaming:
>
>
> Falling for Christmas (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
>
> In the days leading up to Christmas, a young and newly-engaged heiress
> experiences a skiing accident. After being diagnosed with amnesia, she
> finds herself in the care of a handsome lodge owner and his daughter. Stars
> Lindsay Lohan and Chord Overstreet; 1h 33m.

Lohan has just about aged out of playing “young“

> Warrior Nun (complete season 2) (3:01 am, Netflix)
>
> After waking up in a morgue, an orphaned teen discovers she now possesses
> superpowers as the chosen Halo Bearer for a secret sect of demon-hunting
> nuns.

For whatever reason this didn’t hold my interest pass the pilot episode

> The Critic (El Crítico) (documentary) (3:01 am, HBO Max)
>

“It stinks!”

> Broadcast and cable:
>
>
> Christmas on Mistletoe Lake (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)
>
> Every Christmas, Reilly Shore picks a random spot on the map to take an
> adventurous trip. This year, that destination is the quaint hamlet of
> Mistletoe Lake. As she arrives, Reilly discovers that the town’s lone bed &
> breakfast is full due to the town’s annual Christmas Harbor Festival. When
> twelve-year-old Emma invites Reilly to stay on her dad’s boat, she learns
> that Emma’s dad Raymond Mitchell is selling his boat and can’t participate
> in the festival. Saddened, Emma enlists Reilly’s help to convince Raymond
> to enter into the festival so they can have one last perfect Christmas on
> Mistletoe Lake. Stars Genelle Williams,

Really? She still out there? How many kids does she have by now?

Corey Sevier, Hattie Kragten, and
> Robin Dunne.

Harry potter!

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>
>
> Friday, Nov. 11
>
>
> Streaming:
>
>
> Ancient Apocalypse [new; complete season 1] (3:01 am,
> Netflix)
>
> What if everything we know about prehistoric humans is wrong? Journalist
> Graham Hancock visits archeological sites around the world to uncover
> whether a civilization far more advanced than we ever believed possible
> existed thousands of years ago.

Thank you Netflix for making it so easy to leave you.

> Ian Lara: Romantic Comedy (comedy special) (3:01 am, HBO
> Max)

Something for Ian!

> Broadcast and cable:
>
>
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>
>
>

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The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but it is still on my list.

anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net> wrote:

>The Good Fight (season 6 and series finale) (3:01 am,
>Paramount+)

I tried the episodes that were on broadcast trying to induce me to
subscribe to CBS All Access streaming. It was off-putting, a lousy
imitation of The Good Wife, despite the number of characters they
retained.

>Christmas on Mistletoe Lake (movie) (8 pm, Lifetime Channel)

Wow. I would have guess Hallmark.

>Circuit Breakers [new; complete season 1] (12:01 am,
>Apple TV+)

>Follow the futuristic anthology as it tackles children's issues through a
>sci-fi lens. But not everything is what it seems, and their curiosity leads
>to chaos.

>https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21942776/

>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76zO21Z5cog

Too bad it's not horror aimed at children.

>Is That Black Enough For You?!? (documentary) (3:01 am,
>Netflix)

>Veteran film critic Elvis Mitchell directs an examination of the history of
>Black cinema—with a special focus on films of the 1970s.

>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElWKkC0h42w

>https://www.metacritic.com/movie/is-that-black-enough-for-you [score
>86]

Weren't those movies produced by sleazy white exploitation producers?

> anim8rfsk
>
> Wednesday, Nov. 9
>
> The Crown (complete season 5) (3:01 am, Netflix)
>
> The fifth of what will eventually be six seasons of Netflix's hit
> Emmy-winning period drama about the life of Queen Elizabeth II brings
> another cast overhaul as the story jumps forward in time to the
> mid-1990s—and the eventual death of Princess Diana (now played by Elizabeth
> Debicki). Imelda Staunton takes over as the Queen, while Jonathan Pryce now
> plays Prince Philip, Lesley Manville is Princess Margaret, and Jonny Lee
> Miller portrays new Prime Minister John Major. Also starring this season,
> as then-Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles, are Dominic West and
> Olivia Williams, respectively, while the former's real-life son Senan West
> plays Prince William as a teenager (though not until the end of the
> season). 10 episodes.
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej0vb8xhvbw
>
> https://www.netflix.com/title/80025678

Cool, I'll be watching this.

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<769168342.689414147.824134.anim8rfsk-cox.net@news.easynews.com>,
anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net> wrote:

> anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net> wrote:

> > Nov. 5-11: Robin's selected programming

> > Orgasm Inc.: The Story of OneTaste (documentary) (3:01 am, Netflix)
> >
> > Sprung from San Francisco's tech bubble and hailed by top health & wellness
> > outlets as a path to fulfillment,
>
> This is clearly the sort of company Jessica Alba should be fronting.

Or Golden Gwyneth.

> > Falling for Christmas (movie) (3:01 am, Netflix)
> >
> > In the days leading up to Christmas, a young and newly-engaged heiress
> > experiences a skiing accident. After being diagnosed with amnesia, she
> > finds herself in the care of a handsome lodge owner and his daughter. Stars
> > Lindsay Lohan and Chord Overstreet; 1h 33m.
>
> Lohan has just about aged out of playing "young".

She crossed that bridge somewhere around 2003.