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November 25

Arcane: League of Legends: The Final Season  Season 2 (Full Season)

Season 2 is the second and last season of the series. It has 9 episodes divided into 3 acts.
posted by Pendragon at 2:02 PM - 2 comments

Movie: The Immortal Story

An aged, wealthy trader (Orson Welles) is frustrated to find a story he has long believed turns out to be a maritime tall tale. Plotting with his bookkeeper (Roger Coggio), he attempts to make the story true, using a local woman (Jeanne Moreau) and an unknown sailor (Norman Eshley) as actors. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown at 12:13 PM - 0 comments

Movie: The Ghost Ship

Tom Merriam (Russell Wade) boards the freighter Altair in San Pedro, where he meets Capt. Will Stone (Richard Dix). During that first voyage, Tom begins to suspect that Stone is becoming unhinged, but he also learns that the crew is fiercely protective of him. When fellow sailor Louie (Lawrence Tierney) is killed in a freak accident, Merriam suspects Stone, but has no proof. As the killings continue, Tom decides to leave the ship, but the captain has other plans. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown at 10:56 AM - 4 comments

Interior Chinatown: Generic Asian Man  Show Only   Season 1, Episode 1

A Chinatown waiter finds himself in a mystery. [more inside]
posted by mcstayinskool at 9:46 AM - 1 comment

A Man on the Inside: Our Man in Sacramento  Season 1, Episode 6

There's a loss in the Pacific View community that saddens everywhere, and Charles flees to his family for some distraction. Didi has yet another stressful day at work and debates whether or not to turn to the dark side that is corporate, and lattes. [more inside]
posted by jenfullmoon at 9:35 AM - 0 comments

A Man on the Inside: Presents and Clear Danger  Season 1, Episode 5

Julie provides Charles with some bait for stealing. Charles realizes something's not quite right with his neighbor Gladys. Virginia and Florence have fun shopping. [more inside]
posted by jenfullmoon at 9:31 AM - 0 comments

A Man on the Inside: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Painting Class  Season 1, Episode 4

These are not your friends, Charles! Go watch Donnie Brasco! No, not Donnie Darko! [more inside]
posted by jenfullmoon at 9:27 AM - 0 comments

Movie: Bedlam

London, 1761. After getting a glimpse of the conditions at the St. Mary's of Bethlehem Asylum, known as "Bedlam," Nell Bowen (Anna Lee) is concerned that the patients are being mistreated. When she seeks to better the situation, the head of St. Mary's, George Sims (Boris Karloff), uses his political savvy to have Nell committed. Being within St. Mary's does not deter Nell, however, and she starts to turn the patients against Sims in a bid to violently oust him from power. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown at 8:53 AM - 1 comment

Movie: Stranger on the Third Floor

When upstart journalist Michael Ward (John McGuire) testifies that he saw Joe Briggs (Elisha Cook Jr.) at the scene of a murder, Briggs is jailed and sentenced to death. Later, Michael's conscience and troubling dreams get the better of him. He tells his girlfriend, Jane (Margaret Tallichet), that he isn't certain Briggs is guilty. They begin to investigate, but unfortunately, the couple soon makes the acquaintance of an ominous, enigmatic man (Peter Lorre) who wants the case to stay closed. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown at 8:14 AM - 1 comment

November 24

Movie: James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome

James Acaster explores his comedy journey through audience interaction, blending wit and personal stories. He analyzes his material on stage, reflecting on childhood inspirations and his comedic growth during a Northampton show. Streaming on Max.
posted by edencosmic at 5:05 PM - 4 comments

Movie: Paddington in Peru

Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey.
posted by TheophileEscargot at 12:06 PM - 4 comments

Movie: Gerry

Two friends - Gerry and Gerry - astray in the vast expanse of the wilderness find no solace in recounting the tales of their gaming sessions to one another, rationing their water, or looking for a way out of their desolate predicament. [more inside]
posted by polytope subirb enby-of-piano-dice at 7:15 AM - 2 comments

Person of Interest: Root Cause  Season 1, Episode 13

A seemingly happy family man, Scott Powell, is the latest POI. But not everything is as idyllic as it appears. [more inside]
posted by miss-lapin at 7:10 AM - 2 comments

Person of Interest: Legacy  Season 1, Episode 12

Carter and Reese finally meet to talk about what Reese is doing. [more inside]
posted by miss-lapin at 3:47 AM - 2 comments

November 23

Movie: Limit

Three castaways - a man and two women - adrift in the vast expanse of the ocean find solace in recounting the tales of their lives to one another, reminiscing about the circumstances that led them to their desolate predicament. [more inside]
posted by Carillon at 11:11 PM - 4 comments

Movie: Robot Dreams

A lonely Dog in 1980s New York makes a new friend, a Robot. They enjoy the summer together, until one day at the beach, they get separated. Featuring that Earth Wind And Fire song, September, but zero dialogue. [more inside]
posted by WhackyparseThis at 8:21 PM - 2 comments

A Man on the Inside: The Emily Always Rings Twice  Season 1, Episode 3

Charles's actual daughter finds out what's going on. Elliot and Virginia are the Ross and Rachel of Pacific View. [more inside]
posted by jenfullmoon at 5:04 PM - 1 comment

A Man on the Inside: The Man Who Knew Too Much About Bridges  Season 1, Episode 2

Charles embraces the 3 p.m. happy hour culture. [more inside]
posted by jenfullmoon at 4:36 PM - 4 comments

AEW Collision: November 23, 2024: FULL GEAR 2024  Season 2 (Specials)

Collision takes the night off again so that AEW can bring a TEN-Match card (and a three-match pre show). Five title matches plus some big-league grudges, and I’m live to see it. [more inside]
posted by The Pluto Gangsta at 3:03 PM - 1 comment

Movie: Mademoiselle Fifi

In occupied France during the Franco-Prussian War, a young French laundress (Simone Simon) shares a coach ride with several of her condescending social superiors. But when a Prussian officer (derisively nicknamed "Mademoiselle Fifi") holds the coach over, social standings are leveled and integrity and spirit are put to the test. A Val Lewton production, based on two short stories by Guy de Maupassant, "Mademoiselle Fifi" and "Boule de Suif." [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown at 2:37 PM - 1 comment

Movie: Enemy at the Gates

A Russian and a German sniper play a game of cat-and-mouse during the Battle of Stalingrad in WWII.
posted by infinitewindow at 12:13 PM - 3 comments

November 22

The Penguin: A Great or Little Thing  Season 1, Episode 8

Truths are laid bare as Oz Cobb nears the end of his journey and his power struggle with Sofia comes to a head.
posted by Saxon Kane at 10:58 PM - 7 comments

Doctor Odyssey: Quackers  Season 1, Episode 8

It's Quackers Week, and the ship is bustling with guests obsessed with a quirky trend taking over the cruising industry: rubber duckies. As the voyage unfolds, Avery receives unexpected news.
posted by maryellenreads at 6:50 PM - 1 comment

Person of Interest: The Fix  Season 1, Episode 6

Reese poses as a private driver for this week's POI, Zoe Morgan. [more inside]
posted by miss-lapin at 1:41 PM - 0 comments

Only Connect: Too Many Cookes v Bloomsbury Group  Season 20, Episode 15

In another tight match, the team that wins goes straight through to the next round, while the other team will have to play again to stay in the competition.
posted by Carillon at 9:17 AM - 2 comments

Movie: Youth Runs Wild

[TRAILER] The teens of a defense-plant town hop on the road to juvenile delinquency while their parents are busy with the war. One of just two films produced by Val Lewton for RKO that was not horror. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown at 6:56 AM - 3 comments

November 21

Person of Interest: Judgement  Season 1, Episode 5

When the Machine produces the social security number of a judge renowned for his tough sentencing, Reese and Finch have the added challenge of investigating a POI who wants nothing to do with their brand of vigilante justice. [more inside]
posted by miss-lapin at 9:02 PM - 1 comment

The Penguin: Top Hat  Season 1, Episode 7

Oz fights to preserve his family and his enterprise, while Sofia makes a shocking discovery.
posted by Saxon Kane at 8:14 PM - 2 comments

A Man on the Inside: Tinker Tailor Older Spy  Season 1, Episode 1

Encouraged by his daughter to try something new, widower Charles Nieuwendyk answers an ad from a private eye seeking a mole at a retirement community. [more inside]
posted by Pronoiac at 6:11 PM - 14 comments

Star Trek: Lower Decks: Of Gods and Angles  Season 5, Episode 6

What if [a demi-]God was one of us? [more inside]
posted by Halloween Jack at 2:41 PM - 15 comments

Movie: Once Within a Time

[TRAILER] Celebrated director Godfrey Reggio (Koyaanisqatsi) returns after ten years with a new experimental film: a bardic fairy tale about the end of the world and the beginning of a new one, tinged with apocalyptic comedy, rapturous cinematography, unforgettable vistas, and the innocence and hopes of a new generation. Featuring a score by longtime collaborator Philip Glass with additional vocals from Sussan Deyhim and co-directed by veteran editor and filmmaker Jon Kane. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown at 12:24 PM - 2 comments

Movie: World of Glory

On the outskirts of a Swedish city, a crowd watches as naked men, women, and children are herded into a lorry and driven to their deaths. A plain, middle-aged man turns to the camera. He begins a guided tour of his life, showing his loveless marriage, dull job, and mundane day-to-day activities. A short film by Roy Andersson. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown at 11:20 AM - 2 comments

Person of Interest: Cura Te Ipsum  Season 1, Episode 4

Reese and Finch follow their latest POI, Dr. Megan Tillman, while she's on call and after hours to unravel the threat surrounding the promising young physician. [more inside]
posted by miss-lapin at 9:43 AM - 1 comment

Person of Interest: Mission Creep  Season 1, Episode 3

When the Machine directs Reese and Finch to a former soldier connections to a crime ring, Reese must infiltrate the gang, taking part in their heist. [more inside]
posted by miss-lapin at 7:35 AM - 0 comments

Movie: Children of Heaven

I've seen about 30+ Iranian movies in the past few years, and many (by Panahi, Kiarostami, Farhadi, Forugh Farrokhzad, Mehrjui, Makhmalbaf, Etc.) were superb. But CHILDREN OF HEAVEN, my first film by Majid Majidi, is by far the best one of the lot. [more inside]
posted by growabrain at 4:06 AM - 4 comments

November 20

Movie: Watchmen: Chapter I

In an alternate universe New York 1985, a CIA-sponsored former superhero is murdered by an unknown assassin, setting in motion an investigation into his death that unfolds against the spectre of looming global nuclear annihilation.
posted by kittens for breakfast at 6:45 PM - 5 comments

All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite: November 20, 2024  Season 6, Episode 8

It's the go-home show before Full Gear, and the first AEW show in a while that I can watch live! CMLL’s Hechicero, Atlantis Jr. & Mascara Dorada make a return, Kris Statlander sharpens her teeth on Hikaru Shida, Orange Cassidy attempts to beat some sense into Wheeler Yuta, and Darby Allin will (probably) get beaten senselessly by Claudio Castagnoli. [more inside]
posted by The Pluto Gangsta at 4:45 PM - 4 comments

Movie: Street Trash

[TRAILER] A group of homeless misfits must fight for survival when they discover a plot to exterminate every homeless person in the city. A requel (sort of a remake/sort of a sequel) to the 1987 cult classic. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown at 1:21 PM - 10 comments

The Penguin: Gold Summit  Season 1, Episode 6

Despite his enemies' attempts to smoke him out, Oz seeks to expand his reach in the city. Meanwhile, Victor crosses paths with a former adversary.
posted by Saxon Kane at 11:53 AM - 1 comment

Stargate SG-1: Solitudes  Season 1, Episode 17

After fleeing from a planet full of Jaffa, a mysterious power surge from the Stargate separates Dr. Daniel Jackson and Teal'c from Captain Samantha Carter and Colonel Jack O'Neill. Carter and O'Neill discover they've ended up on an ice planet. Little do they know, they are actually closer to home than they think. [more inside]
posted by Carillon at 11:46 AM - 8 comments

Movie: Cat People

Irena Dubrovna (Simone Simon), a Serbian-born NYC fashion designer, begins a romance with marine engineer Oliver Reed (Kent Smith). Oliver becomes concerned about Irena's notion that she is cursed and may transform into a large cat in the heat of passion. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown at 11:00 AM - 9 comments

Person of Interest: Ghosts  Season 1, Episode 2

When they are given the Social Security number of a teenager who was killed two years ago, Reese and Finch begin to question the infallibility of The Machine. Meanwhile, Finch flashes back to The Machine's origin and how it was developed. [more inside]
posted by miss-lapin at 10:53 AM - 0 comments

Person of Interest: Pilot  Season 1, Episode 1

When a drunk vagrant is attacked by a group of youths, he reveals impressive fighting skills. Back at the police station after the fight, they realize the man in question is connected to several crimes. [more inside]
posted by miss-lapin at 10:10 AM - 0 comments

November 19

The Great British Bake Off: Patisserie Week  Season 16, Episode 9

It's the semi-final and the bakers show off their patisserie prowess with buttery breakfast pastries and a classic-but-theatrical Technical. Who'll make final-worthy fruit entremets?
posted by ellieBOA at 2:47 PM - 14 comments

Movie: Gladiator II

After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.
posted by TheophileEscargot at 1:29 PM - 15 comments

Prime Suspect: Prime Suspect Series One (Two Episodes)  Season 1 (Full Season)

Following the death of a senior investigating officer, Jane Tennison (Helen Mirren) is grudgingly given the opportunity to take over his latest homicide investigation, the brutal assault and murder of a young woman. Intelligent and ambitious, Tennison struggles to construct a case against the prime suspect while also dealing with institutional sexism and the toll her career takes on her personal life.
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 12:43 PM - 3 comments

Person of Interest: Super  Season 1, Episode 11

Reese works the computer while Finch does the legwork with their latest POI, a building super who keeps too close an eye on his tenants. [more inside]
posted by miss-lapin at 12:23 PM - 3 comments

Person of Interest: Number Crunch  Season 1, Episode 10

As Detective Carter deals with the fallout from her recent encounter with Reese, The Machine ups the ante for the duo by giving them four Social Security numbers instead of one. [more inside]
posted by miss-lapin at 8:17 AM - 3 comments

Movie: Evil Does Not Exist

[TRAILER] In the rural alpine hamlet of Mizubiki, Takumi and his daughter, Hana, lead a modest life gathering water, wood, and wild wasabi for the local udon restaurant. Increasingly, the townsfolk become aware of a plan to build an opulent glamping site nearby. When two company representatives arrive and ask for local guidance, Takumi becomes conflicted in his involvement, as it becomes clear that the project will have a pernicious impact on the community. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown at 6:33 AM - 2 comments

November 18

Movie: The Most Terrible Time in My Life

When Yokohama-based private eye Maiku Hama agrees to track down the missing brother of a Taiwanese waiter named Yang, he becomes embroiled in a gang war. [more inside]
posted by jabah at 9:48 PM - 1 comment

The Penguin: Homecoming  Season 1, Episode 5

With his nascent operation at stake, Oz makes a desperate move to turn the tables. Meanwhile, Sofia strives to build a new legacy for herself. [more inside]
posted by Saxon Kane at 7:58 PM - 4 comments

Dune: Prophecy: (Full Season)  Books Included   Season 1 (Full Season)

The third TV adaptation of Frank Herbert's Dune universe, a "prequel" set some 10,000 years before the first book and recent films. [more inside]
posted by Bora Horza Gobuchul at 3:55 PM - 8 comments

Doctor Odyssey: Oh, Daddy!  Season 1, Episode 7

Bears, otters and cubs on board can only mean one thing: It's Gay Week on The Odyssey. As Max, Avery and Tristan navigate their relationships, Capt. Massey's brother arrives with an unexpected guest.
posted by maryellenreads at 7:38 AM - 1 comment

Doctor Odyssey: I Always Cry at Weddings (CW: suicide)  Season 1, Episode 6

When a wealthy family charters The Odyssey for a weeklong wedding cruise, all eyes are on the "bridezilla" as she wreaks havoc on board. Amid the chaos, love and lust manage to find their way through the air with sparks flying among the crew.
posted by maryellenreads at 7:36 AM - 3 comments

Doctor Odyssey: Halloween Week  Season 1, Episode 5

It's Halloween on The Odyssey, featuring a high-stakes costume contest; but when a zombie-like illness plagues select passengers, the festivities take a dark turn. Meanwhile, Avery and Max embark on a rescue mission.
posted by maryellenreads at 7:35 AM - 5 comments

Doctor Odyssey: Wellness Week  Season 1, Episode 4

While focusing on wellness, The Odyssey is flooded with sick patients. Tristan's new relationship causes jealousy. Amid a hurricane, Capt. Massey navigates the ship to safety.
posted by maryellenreads at 7:32 AM - 2 comments

Silo: The Engineer  Season 2, Episode 1

Apple TV's adaption of Hugh Howey's "Silo" is back for a second season. It picks up with Juliette leaving her Silo, declining to clean the camera, and walking over the hill to discover a landscape filled with Silos.
posted by autopilot at 4:55 AM - 17 comments

November 17

Person of Interest: Get Carter  Season 1, Episode 9

The Machine identifies Detective Carter as a POI. [more inside]
posted by miss-lapin at 9:06 PM - 5 comments

Movie: Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance

When the devil resurfaces with aims to take over the world in human form, Johnny Blaze reluctantly comes out of hiding to transform into the flame-spewing supernatural hero Ghost Rider -- and rescue a 10-year-old boy from an unsavory end. [more inside]
posted by Halloween Jack at 6:28 PM - 2 comments

Person of Interest: Foe  Season 1, Episode 8

Reese and Finch hunt an escaped East German spy who is eliminating his former Cold War colleagues in retribution for betraying him and causing his wife's death. [more inside]
posted by miss-lapin at 11:07 AM - 2 comments