What to Watch This Week With Kate Casey
December 16-23, 2024
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Here are your great suggestions this week:
Documentaries/Series:
Blink (National Geographic/Hulu/Disney+) - When three of their children are diagnosed with an incurable disease that leads to severe visual impairment, the Pelletier family embarks on a journey to see the world’s beauty while they still can. As they experience breathtaking destinations and once-in-a-lifetime encounters, their love, resilience and unshakeable sense of wonder ensure that an uncertain future does not define their present. (December 16)
Julia’s Stepping Stones (Netflix) - Throughout her career, pioneering filmmaker, the late Julia Reichert, gave voice to the voiceless. In a final collaboration with her husband, Steven Bognar, Julia shares the intimate story of her own journey, from her youth as a working-class girl who dreamt of a larger life for herself to her discovery of documentary filmmaking and her own voice along the way. (December 18)
The Texas Cheerleader Murder Plot (ID) about the notorious murder-for-hire plot concocted by Texas mom Wanda Holloway to eliminate her daughter’s cheerleading rival in 1991. This story is crazy, and became the focus of made for television movies. This documentary will uncover the truth behind this infamous case, and with Holloway’s daughter Shanna for the first time revealing the secret behind what happened. (December 19)
NOVA: Lost Tombs of Notre Dame (PBS) - After the devastating 2019 fire at Notre Dame, two mysterious sarcophaguses were discovered under the cathedral’s stone floor. Who is buried in them, and what secrets will these coffins reveal? Follow a team of archaeologists and historians as they attempt to solve centuries-old mysteries using the latest scientific investigation techniques. What can forensic analysis of the remains reveal about one of the world’s most famous cathedrals and those who devoted their lives to it? This is great if you have kids at home, and are looking for something to watch with them. (December 18)
30 for 30 -'The New York Sack Exchange (ESPN and ESPN) - The new documentary, The New York Sack Exchange, features the New York Jets’ feared defensive line of the early 1980s. Gastineau was the biggest star of that group. He set the NFL single-season sack record of 22 in 1984 and held that mark until the final game of the 2001 season, when New York Giants star Michael Strahan set the record with 22.5 sacks. However, Strahan recorded that record-breaking sack against Favre, who went down fairly easily on the play. Gastineau and many others have accused Favre of flopping to let Strahan break the record. More than 20 years later, Gastineau is still bitter about that moment. (December 13)
Reality Television:
Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (Bravo) - The Mexico trip continues with the ladies on a yacht excursion. Lisa updates the group on life with John and Henry. Britani takes offense at the lack of enthusiasm over her last announcement. Bronwyn reveals dark truths about her marriage and is surprised by Heather's grace and Lisa's lack of support. Mary arrives and the ladies come together for a beautiful VIDA dinner where Meredith learns her late-night antics have fueled Britani with fresh gossip. Angie and Bronwyn confront Lisa at dinner. (December 18)
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (Bravo) – The sand settles after Oceanside, but the ladies return home with unresolved feelings; Garcelle enjoys her recently finished beach house; Erika navigates deep-rooted emotions with her therapist; Boz defends Dorit when Sutton delivers some low blows. (December 17)
Enjoy!
