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December 21 - December 27, 2019
Toby Stephens and Taylor Russell star in “Lost in Space,” which begins streaming its second season Tuesday on Netflix.
The Robinsons cope with trouble in space and family in ‘Lost in Space’ BY GEORGE DICKIE
Knowing they can’t stay forever on their methanefilled ocean planet, the Robinsons quite literally set sail for new horizons as “Lost in Space” returns for Season 2 this week. Premiering Tuesday, Dec. 24, on Netflix, the new season finds John (Toby Stephens) and Maureen Robinson (Molly Parker), their offspring Judy (Taylor Russell), Penny (Mina Sundwall) and Will (Maxwell Jenkins), along with Dr. Smith (Parker Posey) and Don West (Ignacio Serricchio) realizing their toxic outpost is no place to make a life, so they outfit the Jupiter with sails to embark on a mission to find a location, from where they can hopefully launch themselves back into space to rendezvous with the mother ship Resolute. The visual of the saucer-like ship going off into the distance sails filled, calls to mind Stephens’ previous series, the Starz pirate adventure “Black Sails,” an irony not lost on the actor.
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“Yeah, I think the writers were doing a sort of a – yeah, a reference to that mainly,” the British actor says with a laugh. Juxtaposed to the drama in space is the drama within the family unit. The kids are all maturing, with Will searching for Robot, who disappeared at the end of Season 1; Judy doing more work with John, and Penny trying to figure out where she fits in, as most teens do. It’s the typical family tension: parents dealing with kids turning into their own people and asserting their independence – except here it’s happening in space. “The kids are all growing up,” Stephens says, “and how does that change the dynamic of the family? And how are John and Maureen going to let them go more, give them more responsibility and let them go like any other parent? I mean, that’s what was fun about the first (season) as far as I was concerned as an actor, was you’re taking this kind of epic, mad adventure that is in space
and you’re applying normal domestic rules to this like rites of passage for children and adults going through these experiences. They’re still the same even though they are light years away from home.” “And I think in the kind of good tradition of aspirant TV,” he continues, “it’s kind of nice because you see these kids kind of being positive and being kind of proactive for themselves thinking their way out of situations and developing.” But for daughter Penny, it’s all about figuring out who she is and what her place is in the world. “Her key relationships in isolation from the rest of humanity are with her parents and with her siblings,” Sundwall says, “and a lot of the time she feels like the third wheel because Will is Maureen’s favorite child and it feels like Judy is John’s favorite child so it leaves her out. So it’s finding what she has to contribute in her place in the family and her people skills, which is her strength, and using it to her advantage.”
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What’s New NOW On December 22 “Movie: Cold Case Hammarskjöld”
December 24 “Lost in Space”
Many surprises await the Robinsons as they struggle to get off their methane-filled ocean planet and rendezvous with the Resolute as this decidedly more dramatic reboot of the campy 1960s sci-fi series returns for its second season. Toby Stephens, Parker Posey, Molly Parker and Ignacio Serricchio once again star in the sophomore round. (ORIGINAL) Season Premiere
December 24 “Fast & Furious: Spy Racers”
From Danish writer/director Mads Brugger (“The Ambassador”) comes this 2019 documentary that follows a Swedish private investigator as he tries to uncover the truth about the mysterious death of Dag Hammarskjold, the one-time the Secretary-General of the United Nations who was killed in a plane crash in 1961.
December 27 “Movie: Into the Dark: Midnight Kiss”
A group of teens infiltrates an elite racing league controlled by a shadowy organization bent on world domination in this animated series from the makers of “Bird Box” and “Gang Related.” Tyler Posey, Camille Ramsey and Luke Youngblood head the voice cast. (ORIGINAL) Series Premiere
“You”
This drama series about a crafty bookstore manager who uses his internet know-how to insert himself into the life of a woman he’s become obsessed with moves from Lifetime to Netflix for its second season. Penn Badgley and Elizabeth Lail continue in their starring roles. (ORIGINAL) Season Premiere
Longtime gay friends find their New Year’s Eve game of “midnight kiss” turning deadly when a sadistic killer wants in in this New Year’s-themed installment of the Blumhouse horror movie series. Augustus Prew (“The Morning Show”), Scott Evans (“Grace & Frankie”), Ayden Mayeri (“Veep”) and Lukas Gage (“Euphoria”) star for director Carter Smith (“Jamie Marks Is Dead”). (ORIGINAL) Premiere
“Movie: The Day Shall Come”
Chris Morris (“Four Lions”) wrote and directed this 2019 dark comedy about a preacher in an impoverished Miami community who becomes the unwitting target of an FBI sting. Andrel McPherson (“The Divorce Party”), Anna Kendrick (the “Pitch Perfect” movies) and Miles Robbins (“Blockers”) head the cast.
December 27 “Kevin Hart: Don’t F... This Up”
Hart is among the executive producers of this six-part documentary series that follows the stand-up comic as he goes through his day as a businessman, role model, partner and father. Interviews with family and friends, personal anecdotes and archival footage help flesh out his story. (ORIGINAL) Series Premiere
COMING SOON “The Neighbor” (Dec. 31)
From Spain comes this comedy series about a flawed journalist who acquires super powers when an alien falls on him. Quim Gutiérrez and Clara Lago star. (ORIGINAL)
“Go! Go! Cory Carson” (Dec. 31) This animated series for the preschool set follows the adventures of kid car Cory Carson as he navigates the winding roads of childhood. (ORIGINAL)
“Ares” (Jan. 17)
From the Netherlands comes this eightepisode horror series about Amsterdam students who accidentally open a portal to a sinister world. (ORIGINAL)
“To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You” (Feb. 12)
It’s the new year and Lara Jean (Lana Condor) and Peter (Noah Centineo) have stopped pretending to be couple. They are a couple and they’re coping with all the issues that come with it in this sequel to last year’s “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.” (ORIGINAL)
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December 28 “Better Things”
The complete third season of the FX comedy about a single mom and actress (Pamela Adlon) trying to raise three daughters while pursuing a career in Hollywood comes to the streaming service. Mikey Madison, Hannah Alligood, Celia Imrie and Olivia Edward are also in the cast.
COMING SOON “Preacher” (Dec. 29)
Dominic Cooper returns for the fourth season of this drama about a hard-living preacher who becomes infused with supernatural powers. Joseph Gilgun and Ruth Negga also star.
“Little Fires Everywhere” (March 2020)
Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon are among the executive producers of this limited series that’s based on Celeste Ng’s bestselling novel about a pictureperfect family and the enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives. Washington, Witherspoon, Rosemarie DeWitt, Jade Pettyjohn
and Lexi Underwood are in the cast. (ORIGINAL)
“The Orville” (date TBA)
Seth MacFarlane’s scifi comedy about an exploratory ship facing intergalactic challenges moves from Fox to Hulu for its third season. MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald and Scott Grimes are returning cast. (ORIGINAL)
Untitled Padma Lakshmi series (date TBA) The “Top Chef” host explores the evolution of an immigrant community through its food in this 10-episode half-hour series. (ORIGINAL)
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When her superhuman abilities are discovered, a woman must go on the run to keep from being captured and studied by authorities in this 2018 sci-fi movie from writer/director Julia Hart (“Miss Stevens”). Gugu Mbatha-Raw (“ Belle”), David Strathairn (“Good Night, and Good Luck.”) and Lorraine Toussaint (“Orange Is the New Black”) star.
“Movie: Light of My Life”
Casey Affleck (“I’m Still Here”) wrote, directed and stars in this 2019 post-apocalyptic drama about a father and daughter (Anna Pniowsky, “The Hot Zone”) journey venturing through the outskirts of society a decade after a pandemic has wiped out half the world’s population. Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) also stars.
December 25 “Movie: Night Hunter”
From writer/director David Raymond (“Heroes and Villains”) comes this 2018 psychological thriller about people linked to a dangerous scheme involving a string of female abductions and murders. The talented cast includes Oscar winner Ben Kingsley (“Gandhi”), Oscar nominee Stanley Tucci (“The Lovely Bones”) and Henry Cavill (“Man of Steel”).
COMING SOON “Good People” (date TBA)
From creator Sarah Streicher (“Daredevil”) From executive producers Lee Daniels comes this young adult drama about and Whitney Cummings comes this teenage girls of disparate backgrounds comedy pilot about three generations who are stranded on a deserted island of women who struggle with the current following a plane crash. Mia Healey, cultural climate while working at a college Helena Howard, Reign Edwards and ombudsman office. (ORIGINAL) Shannon Berry star. (ORIGINAL)
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Born to Explore Antiques Roadshow “Mansion MasterWith Richard Wiese pieces” A 1907 Robert Henri oil painting.
Christmas at Belmont: Carols and seasonal favorites.
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Diesel Brothers: Trucked Out (N) Diesel Brothers “Episode 17” (N) (:01) Dirty Mudder Truckers (N) (:03) Twin Turbos “Shop Rod Rising” (:04) Diesel Brothers Diesel Brothers (6:00) Monday Night Countdown (N) NFL Football Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings. (N) (Live) (:15) SportsCenter With Scott Van Pelt (N) (Live) College Basketball PFL 2019 Playoff Harrison Road to the PFL 2019 Championship College Basketball Holiday Baking Championship Holiday Baking Championship (N) Holiday Baking Championship Challenge “A Christmas Story Cakes” Christmas Cookie Challenge Holiday Baking The Story With Martha MacCallum (N) Tucker Carlson Tonight (N) Hannity (N) The Ingraham Angle (N) Fox News at Night With Shannon Tucker Carlson Family Guy (6:40) ›› “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” (1992, Children’s) Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern. 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Tom Hanks supplies ‘A Beautiful Day’ as Mister Rogers
Tom Hanks’ Top 10 Movies
BY JAY BOBBIN
MOVIE REVIEW
With his penchant for playing real-life people, you know Tom Hanks isn’t going to walk into the role of someone as famous as Fred Rogers without being fully prepared. However, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” is a movie that’s about more than an accurate imitation – it’s also about the effect that the man’s benevolent and compassionate spirit had on others, which is quite valuable to be reminded of in this day and age. Years after his passing, Rogers remains legendary for his kind and accepting manner, underscored by the huge reception that was given to the related and widely acclaimed documentary “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”w In the dramatized film, the main counterpoint to the famously kind host of PBS’ “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” is a jaded reporter played by Matthew Rhys (“The Americans”). He’s immersed in personal problems, and he thinks he’ll get some kicks out of poking holes in the image of one of the world’s best-loved people when he gets the assignment to do a profile of Rogers. You can guess what happens ... which is not to say that Hanks and Rhys don’t do affecting work as the journalist falls under the spell of the personality who became
“Captain Phillips” (2013) Hanks gives a thoroughly gripping performance in the title role of this true story of a ship overtaken by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean. “Toy Story 3” (2010)
He may have been a star of it in voice only, as toy cowboy Woody, but Hanks was part of what is sure to remain considered one of the most affecting animated films ever ... all the more remarkable for a franchise on its third round.
“Cast Away” (2000)
Considering that his sole co-star for much of the film is a volleyball, Hanks’ talent is invaluable to this saga of a courier company executive stranded on an island by a plane crash.
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) Under Oscar winner Steven Spielberg’s direction, Hanks is the perfect everyman in representing a U.S. soldier in charge of others amid the horrors of World War II. “That Thing You Do!” (1996) Even more as writer-director than co-star, Hanks paints a warm portrait of a fictitious ‘60s rock band’s rise and fall. “Forrest Gump” (1994)
Hanks earned his second Oscar as he took the iconic title character through encounters with others real and fictional.
“Philadelphia” (1993)
Oscar came calling the first time for Hanks for his fully felt portrayal of a lawyer with AIDS suing his former firm.
“Sleepless in Seattle” (1993) The template for
Hanks’ work as a romantic leading man marked one of his memorable teamings with Meg Ryan.
“Big” (1988) The childlike spirit Hanks exudes is crucial to this comedy about a youngster who gets his wish to grow up overnight. “Splash” (1984) Hanks made a big splash himself
in the comedy that made him a movie star, casting him as an ordinary guy in love with a mermaid (Daryl Hannah).
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a true friend to countless children and families. It’s a smart framework for the movie, because so much of the Mister Rogers legend involves his impact on complete strangers who quickly became more than that. The bigger acting challenge here actually goes to Rhys, who has to convey the arch of changing from skeptic to believer authentically. One false note can torpedo the entire performance, but he’s smart enough to avoid that, and he serves as an ideal surrogate for any viewer who may have doubts about the power of what ordained minister Rogers figuratively preached. After playing everyone from Walt Disney to Captain Sully Sullenberger, Hanks is as letter-perfect as he knows he has to be here, with as much of an emphasis on capturing Rogers’ spirit as on the more technical aspects of look, sound and movement. The fine cast also includes Chris Cooper, Christine Lahti and Susan Kelechi Watson of television’s “This Is Us,” and Marielle Heller (“Can You Ever Forgive Me?”) proves to be an inspired choice as the picture’s director. Arriving with a lot of expectations attached to it, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” is a beautiful moviegoing experience, indeed.
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Horoscopes WEEK OF DECEMBER 22 TO 28, 2019 THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: AQUARIUS, PISCES AND ARIES ARIES
With the holidays just around the corner, you’ll decide to con centrate on your relationship. Take time between obligations to put your worries to rest. Try to have some fun and maybe even take off on an adventure.
TAURUS
Unexpectedly, your boss will give you new responsibilities that look strangely like a pro motion and a generous pay in crease to match. Venturing into the unknown could mean per sonal and professional success.
GEMINI
If you’re single, you’ll be pleas antly surprised to meet some one interesting. Your interper sonal skills will help you find a solution to a family conflict and ensure a harmonious hol iday season.
CANCER
Even if it wasn’t the plan, al most all the holiday festivities will take place at your home, so get ready. You’ll need to ap proach certain family members with sensitivity.
LEO
You’ll probably make a spectacle of yourself in one way or an other. At work, your efforts will be recognized before the end of the year. In love, this is a magical time for marriage proposals.
VIRGO
You’ll try to stick to a budget, but your generosity will get the better of you as you spoil your loved ones. You may also be fa ced with an unexpected expense. Luckily, you’ll be generously com pensated for working overtime.
LIBRA
You may be the one to try to make everyone smile. You may consider buying yourself a new car for Christmas. Be careful on the road.
SCORPIO
As we reach the end of the year, you may start to feel exhausted. Eating well will help and give you the energy you’ll need to celebrate properly.
SAGITTARIUS
An adventurer at heart, you’ll inspire your family to try new activities during the holidays. Spa ring no expense, you’ll spon taneously book a plane ticket, hotel room or something else to bring your loved ones together in an enchanting environment.
CAPRICORN
Don’t wait until your guests arrive to decorate and prepare for the party. It would be good to learn to let go in order to appreciate the moment and accept that things aren’t al ways perfect.
AQUARIUS
Your social nature helps you bring a record number of peo ple to your next bash. Likewise, you’ll be surprised when every one in your family accepts your invitation, meaning there will be more people than ever at your holiday dinner.
PISCES
You’ll find yourself with more responsibility than expected when certain people who were sup posed to help don’t show up. Your boss may need you when you’re trying to spend time with your family.
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Through Friday, January 10, 2020 All Day Exhibition Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11 am – 5pm Sunday – Monday, closed www.sumtergallery.com
Fantasy of Lights
Through December 31, 2019 All Day Sunday - Thursday Dusk to 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday Dusk to 10 p.m. The young and old alike will marvel at this spectacular display of lighted imagery as Swan Lake Iris Gardens glitters with thousands of twinkling lights. A train’s wheels spin, swans take flight pulling Santa’s sleigh and angels blink with the breathtaking array of colored splendor as you drive through one of the state’s largest holiday light displays. Free admission. ***Please note that there is a new driving route this year, due to construction at the main entrance, most of the display will be along Garden Street and around the Heath Pavilion.
A Tuna Christmas
Thursday-Saturday: 8:00 pm Sundays: 3 pm $20 adults, $15 student/senior/ military Come celebrate the Yuletide season with Tuna, Texas OKKK radio personalities Thurston Wheelis and Arles Struvie. Watch them throw some tinsel on “everything that ain’t movin and some things that is.” And find out who won the Christmas lawn decorating contest this year in Tuna, the third smallest town in Texas. Laugh the holiday season in with this Christmas crowd pleaser! Visit http://www.sumterlittletheatre. com
The Knit and Stitch Sewing Group
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 10:00am to 12:00pm The Knit and Stitch Sewing Group would like to invite anyone who enjoys knitting, crocheting, embroidery, cross stitch, or any other sewing hobby to join us. We can learn from each other new sewing hobbies, exchange patterns or simply enjoy fellow stitchers. Every 3rd Tuesday. Free to the public. https://sumtercountylibrary.org/events/ the-knit-and-stitch-sewing-group/
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Wesmark Movies
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Come join us for a free movie at the the Wesmark Branch Library!
Detox-Relax with Colors
Tuesday, December 24, 2019 Every 4th Tuesday we’ll meet at the Wesmark branch of the Sumter County Library for a quiet relaxing session of coloring for adults. Unwind with soft music and good company. We provide the coloring sheets and colors but feel free to bring your own.
Sumter County Military Display
Open through December 25, 2019 Featuring 175 uniforms from all service branches and a collection of 6,000 photos of Sumter’s military veterans. Closed Christmas Day. Reopens Sunday, December 29th at normal hours: 2pm-4pm. No charge for admission. BY JAY BOBBIN
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Since it’s a holiday week and new releases are on the light side, here’s a look at several seasonal favorites that are staples of home video:
DECEMBER 21 - DECEMBER 27, 2019
Christmas? As others debate the man’s true identity, Edmund Gwenn gives an Oscar-winning performance opposite a young Natalie Wood, who “IT’S A WONDERFUL plays a skeptical youngster LIFE” eventually on the verge of Upon its release, this Frank becoming a true believer. Capra-directed 1946 classic Maureen O’Hara and John (available in Ultra HD 4K for Payne also star in directorscreenwriter George the first time this season) Seaton’s fantasy that has had a lukewarm box-office charmed generations performance that gave no – and also has inspired indication it would become several remakes, though as popular as it long as it those don’t come close to has been ... its plentiful matching the overall appeal television exposure being of this 1947 original. DVD a huge factor. James extras: audio commentary Stewart makes the perfect by O’Hara; 1955 television George Bailey, the hapless version; AMC “Backstory” Bedford Falls citizen whose episode; “Movietone experience of seeing how News” short subject; poster life would be without gallery.››› (Not rated) (Also him has been echoed on Blu-ray) by countless TV-series “WHITE CHRISTMAS” episodes. Donna Reed, As comfortable as an Lionel Barrymore and – active fireplace on a cold as wing-earning angel winter’s night, this tuneful Clarence – Henry Travers 1954 retooling of the lend great support. DVD 12-years-earlier “Holiday extras: theatrical trailer; “making-of” documentary. Inn” makes great use of ›››› (Not rated: AS) (Also on its Irving Berlin score. Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye are Blu-ray) an ideal team as military “MIRACLE ON 34TH veterans who become STREET” successful entertainment Is, or isn’t, a departmentpartners, then use their store Santa the real Father talents to help their former
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“A CHRISTMAS STORY”
There’s never a doubt that this 1983 holiday favorite will come back around, thanks to its annual 24-hour marathon on television. Anyone who ever desired that one special holiday gift can empathize with Ralphie (Peter Billingsley, who grew up to co-produce a stage-musical version of the tale), author-narrator Jean Shepherd’s young alias who desperately wants a Red Ryder BB gun ... the one that his mother (Melinda Dillon) consistently warns will “shoot your eye out.” Always deserving of citing is Darren McGavin as the gruff dad who doesn’t actually curse, though it sure sounds like it.
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Now In Theaters BLACK CHRISTMAS (2019)
PG-13, 1 hr 32 min Horror, Suspense/Thriller
RICHARD JEWELL R, 2 hr 11 min Drama
DARK WATERS (2019)
PG-13, 2 hr 6 min Drama, Historical Film
KNIVES OUT
PG-13, 2 hr 11 min Comedy, Suspense/ Thriller
QUEEN & SLIM R, 2 hr 12 min Drama, Romance, Suspense/Thriller
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Some may have questioned – and, in fact, did – the wisdom of Renee Zellweger trying to approximate a legend on the order of Judy Garland, so it is no small feat that Zellweger shines in this biography, in which she has to re-create a personally and financially troubled Garland near the end of her career. The picture is framed by the subject’s triumphant 1969 stage run in London, but it also delves back into the early years of the eventual icon who was born Frances Gumm and found a girlhood home by making movies at MGM. Those scenes (with Darci Shaw as a younger Garland) are part and parcel of a well-rounded profile, but it’s when Zellweger occupies the role that the movie really pops. That’s especially true in scenes that show the older Garland in performance, with such song standards as “Over the Rainbow” and “Get Happy” getting affecting workouts. Finn Wittrock and Rufus Sewell play two men who were pivotal in the last stages of Garland’s life, Mickey Deans and Sid Luft; Michael Gambon also appears. DVD extras: theatrical trailer; “making-of” documentary; photo gallery. ››› (PG-13: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) commander (Dean Jagger) re-energize his failing resort. Rosemary Clooney – aunt of George – and Vera-Ellen are charmers as the sisters who distract the guys. DVD extras: two theatrical trailers; audio commentary by Clooney; seven “makingof” documentaries; Christmas television-show appearances by Crosby and Kaye; photo galleries. ›››› (Not rated) (Also on Blu-ray)
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DVD extras: theatrical trailer; three “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by Billingsley and director and co-writer Bob Clark. ››› (PG: P) (Also on Blu-ray)
“LOVE ACTUALLY”
Writer-director Richard Curtis’ much-loved 2003 comedy-drama is about the countdown to a British Christmas ... but also about a lot more, thanks to a labyrinth of characters with involving, ultimately connected stories. Among the best: the new prime minister’s (Hugh Grant) attraction to an aide (Martine McCutcheon); an art-gallery manager’s (Andrew Lincoln, “The Walking Dead”) secret passion for his best friend’s (Chiwetel Ejiofor) new bride (Keira Knightley); and a faded music star’s (Bill Nighy) bid for a comeback with a seasonally refitted pop tune. Colin Firth, Liam Neeson, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Laura Linney and Rowan Atkinson also have their moments here. DVD extras: deleted scenes; music video. ››› (R: AS, N, P) (Also on Blu-ray)
21 BRIDGES
R, 1 hr 39 min Action/Adventure, Drama, Suspense/ Thriller
A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD PG, 1 hr 48 min Drama
FROZEN II
PG, 1 hr 44 min Animated, Comedy, Family
HARRIET (2019)
PG-13, 2 hr 5 min Drama, Historical Film
STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER
2 hr 35 min Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION
PG-13, 1 hr 37 min Comedy
Coming Home Soon
“BIG LITTLE LIES: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON” (Jan. 7) “CROWN VIC” (Jan. 7) “KRYPTON: THE COMPLETE SECOND & FINAL SEASON” (Jan. 14) “THE MINDY PROJECT: THE COMPLETE SERIES” (Jan. 14) “VEEP: THE COMPLETE SEVENTH SEASON” (Jan. 14)
Christmas Classics: “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Miracle on 34th Street”
“BALLERS: THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON” (Jan. 28)
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