TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS
the true meaning of Christmas when she dives into an investigation of a beloved local celebrity: Erik Gallagher, a millionaire who insists that all the gifts that arrive for members of the community each Christmas really come from none other than Santa Claus himself. Amber Stevens West, Marco Grazzini and Cheryl Ladd star in this 2020 romantic fantasy.
8 PM( HBO) MOVIE EMMA. Autumn de Wilde, who made her feature film directorial debut with this 2020 adaptation of Jane Austen’s 1815 novel, explains there’s a period at the end of the film’s title to reflect that it is, after all, “a period piece.” So yes, it’s that kind of irreverent comedy. Anya Taylor-Joy earned glowing reviews for her spirited performance in the title role of Emma Woodhouse, a headstrong young woman in Regency-era England who can’t stop meddling in the lives of those around her. Bill Nighy, Johnny Flynn and Miranda Hart co-star.
8 PM( LMN) MOVIE The Pom Pom Murders Shortly after making the dance squad of the L.A. Renegades basketball team, Audrey (Anna Marie Dobbins) meets Walter (Jon Schaefer), one of the players, and they quickly fall for each other. When Bailey (Grace Patterson), another Renegade girl and Walter’s ex, is found murdered, though, Walter immediately becomes the prime suspect. Despite damning evidence against him, Audrey sets out to prove her new boyfriend is innocent. Lindsay Diann and Jhey Castles also star in this 2020 thriller.
9PM( OWN) Black Love A new episode called “Making It Last” explores how maintaining and redefining intimacy can be among the most challenging aspects of sustaining a healthy marriage. Partners reveal what they consider to be the steps that must be taken to make love last when it comes to establishing personal boundaries, navigating shifts in desires, communication and intimacy.