TV picks for May 27: Clint Eastwood, 'War Machine,' 'Expedition Mungo'

May 26, 2017 at 8:13PM
Francois Duhamel/Netflix John Magaro and Brad Pitt in "War Machine."
John Magaro and Brad Pitt in “War Machine.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Make your day

Clint Eastwood recently told an audience at the Cannes Film Festival that he's considering a return to acting, which means the chance for a new "Dirty Harry" installment still lives. In the meantime, you can celebrate the legend's film career — and his 87th birthday — with a four-day tribute that kicks off with 1980's "Any Which Way You Can."

6 p.m. Sunday, HDNET Movies

A call to arms

Brad Pitt stars in "War Machine," a satirical take on the firing of Gen. Stanley McChrystal that appears to be in the same vein as "Dr. Strangelove." The cast includes Ben Kingsley, Topher Grace and Tilda Swinton.

Now streaming on Netflix

Candid camera

Adventurist/cameraman Paul Mungeam steps in front of the lens for "Expedition Mungo," a new series in which the globe-trotter tries to capture the world's mysterious creatures in action. His quest includes a massive lizard in Liberia, a dragon-like reptile in Borneo and Ryan Seacrest taking a nap.

9 p.m. Sunday, Animal Planet

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