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15 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 8 DECEMBER 2019 LISTINGS TV & FILM TODAY Reindeer Games (2000) [Film] 8.40pm on AMC Channel (Channel 312) Just released from prison, all Rudy Duncan (Ben Affleck) wants is to start a new life with Ashley (Charlize Theron), the girl of his dreams, whom he met through pen pal letters in prison. But between them and happiness stands her crazy brother, Gabriel (Gary Sinise), and his motley crue of deadly criminals who think Rudy has some inside information about a casino where he once had a job – a casino Gabriel and his short-fused posse plan to take down. MONDAY Stumptown – New Series [Drama Series] 8pm on FOX (Channel 302) Based on the graphic novel series, "Stumptown" follows Dex Parios – a strong, assertive and sharp-witted army veteran with a complicated love life, gambling debt and a brother to take care of in Portland, Oregon. Her military intelligence skills make her a great PI, but her unapologetic style puts her in the firing line of hardcore criminals and not quite in alliance with the police. The series stars Cobie Smulders as Dex Parios, Jake Johnson as Grey McConnell, Tantoo Cardinal as Sue Lynn Blackbird, Cole Sibus as Ansel Parios, Adrian Martinez as Tookie with Camryn Manheim as Lieutenant Cosgrove and Michael Ealy as Detective Miles Hoffman. TUESDAY Comic Book Villains (2002) [Film] 8.30pm on AMC Channel (Channel 312) An elderly woman (Eileen Brennan) finds a large treasure trove of rare and valuable comic books in the belongings of her dead son. But when a stranger in town informs comic book storeowner Raymond (Donal Logue) about the comics, the owners of a rival comic book store – Norman (Michael Rapaport) and his wife, Judy (Natasha Lyonne) – find out about them as well. Now Raymond and Norman and Judy will do anything to get the rare comics, including breaking the law. Comic Book Villains is a 2002 American black comedy film written and directed by James Robinson. WEDNESDAY Chicago P.D. – Season 7 [Drama Series] 8.50pm on FOX (Channel 302) The Chicago Police Department's toughest cops are back on the case in Season 7 of "Chicago P.D.," the unflinching crime drama from Emmy Award-winning executive producer Dick Wolf. Under the resolute command of Sergeant Hank Voight (Jason Beghe), the elite intelligence unit continues their relentless fight to take down the city's most dangerous criminals - even if it means bending the rules. But just how far is the squad willing to go to achieve justice and protect their own? After taking the fall for Dawson (Jon Seda) in the Internal Affairs investigation, Ruzek (Patrick John Flueger) has been arrested on charges of misconduct and obstruction. Plus, Voight (Jason Beghe) is liable to draw suspicion in the murder of corrupt Superintendent Brian Kelton (John C. McGinley), the newly-elected mayor with a vendetta against Voight's unit. THURSDAY My Brilliant Friend S1 Ep.2: "The Money" [Drama Series] 9pm on Melita More (Channel 315) As fourth grade draws to an end, Elena and Lila fight with their families for the chance to continue their education. A a trip out of town becomes a day Elena will never forget, and a death changes things the neighbourhood forever. FRIDAY The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister (2010) [Film] 9pm on BBC Entertainment (Channel 427) A drama telling the story of Anne Lister, 1791-1840, a Yorkshire landowner, industrialist, traveller and diarist. She was a lesbian who kept her orientation secret from society at large but in private defied convention by living with her female lover. Anne kept an account of her life, loves and emotions in a fascinating and painfully honest 4,000,000-word journal. The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister premiered at the London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival in March 2010. SATURDAY The Great Food Truck Race – Season 4 [Reality Show] 8.40pm on Food Network (Channel 353) Hosted by Tyler Florence, the seven remaining teams head to Portland, Ore., where they're challenged to make the most with what they've got: In their first Speed Bump, they have to go the entire first day without restocking their supplies. On day two, they're given geoduck, which must be the main ingredient in all menu items. After selling $200 with their geoduck menus, they race to a local lumber mill, for a chance to win a reward, which might be enough to save them from this week's elimination. What to watch this week Streaming picks Your guide to the best shows on streaming platforms What We Do in the Shadows Amazon Prime A documentar y crew follows four vampire roommates—Viago, Vladislav, Deacon, and Pet yr— who share a flat in the Wellington suburb of Te Aro. All of the vampires possess supernatural powers, including levitation and the abilit y to transform into animals. What We Do in the Shadows is a 2014 New Zealand mockumentar y[3] horror comedy film writ ten and directed by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The Returned Netflix In a small Alpine village, a group of men, women and children is in a state of confusion as they tr y to return to their homes af ter years of being away. What they don't know is that no one is expecting their arrival because they have been dead for years. Upon returning, they realise that their friends and family have moved on to the next stages of their lives since. Coinciding with their reappearance is a series of murders that bears a chilling resemblance to those of a serial killer from the past. The Returned Reindeer Games What We do in the Shadows