Movie: The Irishman (2019)

CRIME DRAMA: Three weeks after its limited theatrical release, director Martin Scorsese’s much-anticipated drama about a hit man’s possible involvement in the slaying of mid-20th century labor leader Jimmy Hoffa comes to Netflix with a heavyweight cast including Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Anna Paquin and Harvey Keitel. (ORIGINAL) Premiere

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Movie: Bad Santa (2003)

COMEDY: In this dark comedy, the crotchety Willie T. Stokes (Billy Bob Thornton) and his partner (Tony Cox) reunite once a year for a holiday con. Posing as a mall Santa and his elf, they rip off shopping outlets on Christmas Eve. This year, however, Willie is falling apart. He’s depressed and alcoholic, and his erratic behavior draws the suspicion of mall security (Bernie Mac). But when befriending a small boy brings out his kinder side, Willie begins to wonder if there is still some hope for him.

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Movie: Meeting Gorbachev (2018)

DOCUMENTARY: Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the Soviet Union, sits down with filmmaker Werner Herzog to discuss his many achievements. Topics include the talks to reduce nuclear weapons, the reunification of Germany and the dissolution of his country.

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TV: QI: Season K

GAME SHOW: “K” is the letter for this knockout season of the series, one of the U.K.’s most popular panel shows. Comedian Stephen Fry hosts this hilarious season as panelists are rewarded for not only having the right answer but also those that are “quite interesting.” Britbox

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