Lifestyle of a Fashionista

11/22/24 Volume 3 Issue 47

Five on Friday

November 22, 2024

“When we lose one blessing, another is often most unexpectedly given in its place.” — C.S. Lewis

One: 2024 Thanksgiving Prep

Thanksgiving is next week. Are you ready?

I wrote about travel tips, outfits, food, and traditions: https://lifestyleofafashionista.com/2024/11/22/2024-thanksgiving-prep/

Two: What to Watch

Fall Release Dates:

See the full list: https://lifestyleofafashionista.com/2024/09/13/2024-fall-tv/

Several Christmas movies premiere this week, including The Merry Gentleman on Netflix. New Christmas movies will have a tree 🎄next to the title. Read more: 2024 Holiday Movies – Lifestyle of a Fashionista

Netflix:

Read: November new releases from Tulum and from Vulture.

The Piano Lesson — (Netflix Film, 2024 drama), A brewing battle over the fate of an heirloom piano threatens to tear a family apart in this drama based on August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

A Man on the Inside (2024 ‧ Comedy series), A retired professor gets a new lease on life when a private investigator hires him to go undercover inside a San Francisco retirement home. The series was inspired by the 2020 Chilean documentary called The Mole Agent. Created by Michael Schur.

🎄The Merry Gentleman — 2024 Netflix Film. Cast: Britt Robertson, Chad Michael Murray, Marla Sokoloff, Beth Broderick, Michael Gross, Maxwell Caulfield, Hector David Jr., Colt Prattes, Marc Anthony Samuel 
Official description for The Merry Gentlemen: To save her parents’ small-town performing venue, a former big-city dancer decides to stage an all-male, Christmas-themed revue.

The Empress, season 2, As dark clouds gather over the Austrian Empire, the need to produce an heir for the throne puts Franz and Elisabeth’s marriage to the test.

Rhythm + Flow, season 2 — Netflix Series, The search for the next face of hip-hop moves to Atlanta as global hitmakers Ludacris, Latto, and DJ Khaled join the judging panel to mentor fresh talent.

Spellbound — Netflix Family animated film, When a powerful spell turns her parents into giant monsters, a teenage princess must journey into the wild to reverse the curse before it’s too late.

Buy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy — Netflix Documentary, This subversive documentary unpacks the tricks brands use to keep their customers consuming — and the real impact they have on our lives and the world.

Max (HBO):

November 2024 from Vulture

The Sex Lives of College Girls, season 3 premiere, (Max Original, episodes released weekly)

Dune: Prophecy, season 1 (HBO Original, episodes released weekly), 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, following two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.

Hulu:

New on Hulu: November 2024 from Vulture.

Bia and Victor, complete season 1 (Hulu Original), The series tells the story of two best friends, who go on a journey through the ups and downs of relationships.

Disney+:

New on Disney+: November 2024 from Vulture.

Out of My Mind, 2024 film, premiere, coming-of-age drama film based on the 2010 novel of the same name by Sharon M. Draper.

Amazon Prime:

New on Amazon Prime Video: November 2024 from Vulture.

Cruel Intentions (drama series), At Manchester College, step-siblings Caroline and Lucien work to stay on top of the social ladder. After a hazing scandal, they plot to seduce, Annie Grover, the daughter of the Vice President of the United States, to maintain power.

Peacock:

New on Peacock: November 2024 from Vulture.

Based On A True Story, season 2, all episodes (Peacock Original)

Making Manson, all episodes (Peacock Original), An explosive series offering unfiltered insights into America’s most notorious killer, Charles Manson. Through 20 years’ worth of never-before-aired conversations, those closest to the case have their views challenged.

Night Court, season 3 premiere

🎄Christmas on Call, starring Sara Canning and Ser’Darius Blain, The lives of First Responders in Philadelphia intersect over the holiday season while juggling work, personal lives and their dedication to protect and serve their city.  Includes a cameo by Donna Kelce at a cheesesteak shop.

On Saturday:

🎄Three Wiser Men and a Boy, starring Paul Campbell, Andrew Walker, Tyler Hynes and Margaret Colin, The Brenner brothers are back and putting on a holiday pageant for young Thomas, while trying to cope with life’s curveballs, including their mum’s new boyfriend.

On Sunday:

🎄To Have and To Holiday, starring Madeleine Arthur, Robert Bazzocchi and Eric Close, After a brief courtship, Celeste and Jason get engaged. Celeste then asks her pastor father, who’s not ready to let his daughter go, to officiate their Christmas wedding.

Lifetime (Holiday movies)

On Saturday:

🎄Christmas in the Spotlight, starring Jessica Lord, Laith Wallschleger, Jeannie Mai and Haley Kalil (Lifetime at 8 p.m. ET.), Bowyn is a popular singer who develops an unexpected romance with Drew, a professional football player. As their feelings grow, they soon face mounting pressure from the press, the paparazzi, fans, and even their families. Inspired by real events?

Nov. 24 at 8 p.m.:

🎄Sincerely, Truly Christmas | Paula Brancati, Jake Epstein, Howard Hoover. A magical Christmas wish inadvertently gives an event planner the ability to hear what everyone wants for the holidays.

Apple TV+:

New on Apple TV from Digital Trends

Blitz (2024 film, war/drama), In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on a journey back home as Rita searches for him.

Bread & Roses (documentary), Talks about the experiences of Afghanistan women under the Taliban since they took control of Kabul.

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Paramount+:

New On Paramount+

In Theaters:

It’s Glicked weekend. Watch one of two of these highly anticipated films this weekend.

Wicked (PG 2024 ‧ Musical/Fantasy), Misunderstood because of her green skin, a young woman named Elphaba forges an unlikely but profound friendship with Glinda, a student with an unflinching desire for popularity. Following an encounter with the Wizard of Oz, their relationship soon reaches a crossroad as their lives begin to take very different paths. FYI: Part One of Two. When Should You Take Your Bathroom Breaks During Wicked?

Gladiator II (R 2024 ‧ Action/Adventure), Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. With rage in his heart and the future of the empire at stake, he looks to the past to find the strength and honor needed to return the glory of Rome to its people.

Flow (PG 2024 ‧ Family/Adventure), Cat is a solitary animal, but as its home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences.

Three: What to Wear

Suede Loafers:

For Women:

From Harper’s Bazaar: 15 Suede Loafers to Slip On This Fall

For Men:

From Fashion Bean: 9 Best Men’s Suede Loafers: Elegant Pairs to Wear in 2024

Four: What to Try

Go tech-free during meals:

Have all family members put away phones during meals. I’ve been playing a game with my cousin’s kids while we wait for food at restaurants. I heard about it from Reese Witherspoon. One person thinks of an animal, everyone else takes turns asking yes or no questions until the correct animal is guessed. No device needed.

Five: What to Do

Shop early deals:

Many retailers are starting their Black Friday deals now.

From Refinery 29: Early Black Friday Fashion Deals On Clothing, Accessories & More

From PureWow: I Track Sales and Deals for a Living—Here’s Everything in My Cart Ahead of Black Friday

Wait before you click Buy Now:

From Real Simple: The Minimalists’ 30/30 Shopping Rule Will Help You Cut Back on Clutter—and Save Money

Watch out for scams:

Advice from Amazon (use for other retailers):

Tips to protect yourself from impersonation scams Scammers posing as various organizations like Amazon may send you calls, texts, and emails with various tactics to try to deceive you to provide personal information or sign-in credentials. What to watch out for? Scammers may tell you there is a fraud investigation and you must “verify” your account or claim there is an unauthorized or fraudulent activity on your Amazon account. How can you avoid being scammed?Amazon will never ask you to share your password, account sign-in One-Time Password (OTP), or verify sensitive personal information over the phone. Visit the Message Center on Amazon.com or on our app to review authentic emails from Amazon. Go directly to our website, and go to Your Account to make changes to your billing and account information. Customer Service is available 24/7 to help with any questions you may have. Keep others safe If you receive communication — a call, text, or email — that you think may not be from Amazon, please report it to us at, amazon.com/reportascam.For more information on how to stay safe online, visit Protect Your System on the Amazon Customer Service page.

In Boston (BSide):

The MBTA’s new live tracking app, MBTA Go, is officially available for download. The agency said this new app will provide updates for riders like estimated arrival times and train or bus tracking (it’s also available in a handful of other languages). The only downside: Android users will have to wait till February 2025 to join the party; the app is only available to the iPhone gang right now. You can download the app here.

The Museum of Illusions in downtown Boston, which opens Saturday. Expect perspective-changing rooms and intriguing installations.

Castle Island Brewing is hosting a Friendsgiving celebration Saturday. In the spirit of friendship, several local bars will be guest-tapping brews, and there will be pizza, vinyl, and cookie decorating.

Eataly is offering free wine tastings from over 150 vendors all weekend. Seriously, no ticket or RSVP required. Just show up, show some ID, and get to sipping.