Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on January 25, 2021| Leave a Comment »
On January 29, the film The Dig will debut online on Netflix.
The film depicts the discovery of the Sutton Hoo burial site (a wooden ship from the Dark Ages) by Basil Brown, an excavator (Ralph Fiennes) and his team on the property of Edith Pretty (Carey Mulligan).
The cast includes Lily James, Johnny Flynn and Ben Chaplin.
Here is a trailer for The Dig:
Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on January 25, 2021| Leave a Comment »
The Apple TV+ movie Palmer will debut online on January 29.
Justin Timberlake stars as Eddie Palmer, a former college football star, who saw his professional career shattered after he was imprisoned. He returns to his hometown after spending time in prison only to find trouble hounding him from his past.
He then forms an unlikely friendship with a boy who was abandoned by his mother. While caring for him, Eddie also meets and starts a relationship with teacher Maggie (Alisha Wainwright).
The cast includes June Squibb and Juno Temple.
Here is a trailer for Palmer:
Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on January 23, 2021| Leave a Comment »
On January 27, the box office movie Penguin Bloom will debut online on Netflix.
The movie tells the amazing true story of renewal that occurred when a woman whose life seemed shattered found hope and purpose in her family’s love — and in a bird on its own journey of recovery.
The movie stars Naomi Watts, Jacki Weaver and Andrew Lincoln.
Here is a trailer for Penguin Bloom:
Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on January 20, 2021| Leave a Comment »
The UPtv movie Romance Retreat will debut on January 24 at 7 PM.
After a big breakup, journalist Dana Willingham (Amanda Schull) finds herself alone and stuck at a couple’s yoga retreat while the biggest story of her career breaks far away. And she doesn’t even like yoga!
But maybe the universe has put her here for a reason, because the handsome loner (Morgan David Jones) staying at the lodge turns out to be Stefan Gonzales, the tech guru at the center of the scandal. As she gains his trust to expose him, she finds herself falling in love with him. Now she must use the lessons from yoga to choose: the perfect story or the perfect man?
The cast includes Eric Hicks and Patrice Goodman.
Here is a trailer for Romance Retreat:
Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on January 19, 2021| Leave a Comment »
On January 23, the Hallmark Channel movie A Winter Getaway will debut at 9 PM.
When an average guy (Brooks Darnell) is gifted a luxury trip, he is mistaken for a millionaire. He and the concierge (Nazneen Contractor), who is making this once in a lifetime trip happen, end up hitting it off after spending time together. Will she feel the same way about him when she learns the truth?
Here is a trailer for A Winter Getaway:
Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on January 19, 2021| Leave a Comment »
On January 23, the Lifetime original telefilm Salt-N-Pepa will debut at 8 PM.
The movie details the journey of Queensborough Community College students Cheryl “Salt” James (GG Townson) and Sandra “Pepa” Denton (Laila Odom) as they enter the world of rap and hip hop, after recording a song for their friend Hurby Azor (Cleveland Berto).
Monique Paul stars as DJ Spinderella and Jermel Howard as Treach.
Here is a trailer for Salt-N-Pepa (thank you, Entertainment Tonight):
Posted in Movies, Reminder, Television, Video on January 18, 2021| Leave a Comment »
The Netflix movie The White Tiger will debut online on January 22.
The movie focuses on an ambitious Indian driver, who uses his wit and cunning to escape from poverty and rise to the top.
The most recognizable face in the cast is Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who also serves as an executive producer.
Here is a trailer for The White Tiger:
Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on January 13, 2021| Leave a Comment »
On January 17, the 6-part PBS series Miss Scarlet & the Duke will debut at 8 PM.
Go on the case with private eye Eliza Scarlet (Kate Phillips), Victorian England’s first-ever female sleuth, as she solves crimes – and sometimes flirts – with her partner and childhood friend, Detective Inspector William “The Duke” Wellington (Stuart Martin).
The cast includes Kevin Doyle and Andrew Gower and Kevin Doyle.
Here is a trailer for Miss Scarlet & the Duke:
Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on January 13, 2021| Leave a Comment »
The Hallmark Movies & Mysteries movie Ships in the Night: A Martha’s Vineyard Mystery will debut on January 17 at 8 PM.
When an art gallery robbery leads to the death of the contemptible gallery manager, former Boston detective Jeff Jackson (Jesse Metcalfe) teams up with local Doctor – and old flame – Dr. Zee Madeiras (Sarah Lind), to catch the killer.
Here is a trailer for and sneak peek at Ships in the Night: A Martha’s Vineyard Mystery:
Posted in Movies, Recommendations, Reminder, Television, Video on January 13, 2021| Leave a Comment »
The UPtv movie The Baby Proposal will debut on January 17 at 7 PM.
Layla Bennett (Alexandra Chando) has it all figured out: her own place, a thriving career and a loving fiancé. She co-hosts morning show Wake Up Chicago! alongside her charming but sometimes irritating colleague Derek Dray (Mike Merrill). They have different working styles. She likes to be spontaneous and improvise on air, while he’s more of a stick to the script guy. When they’re given the bombshell of caring for a baby together, it’s their worst nightmare.
But as they juggle night feeds and nap times with their hectic lives, they can’t deny the growing chemistry. Is this unexpected arrival all they needed to realize they were meant to be?
Here is a trailer for The Baby Proposal:
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