Look for the Premiere of "Love at Sky Gardens," "Calling for Love," "Overcomer," and "Eat, Drink, & Be Married" on UPtv in October!
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Love at Sky Gardens
Original Air Date: October 10, 2021
Starring: Jenny Raven and Andrew Bushell
Story-line via UPtv: Deirdre’s life is split between her day job as a barista and her passion for designing rooftop gardens. When Deirdre accidentally spills coffee on regular customer and event planner, Marcus, before a big meeting with his boss, it sets the wrong tone for him to discuss a job promotion. Deirdre offers to help Marcus get back on track by lending her rooftop garden design services for his boss’ next big event—a wedding! His boss agrees to Deirdre’s help but also wants Jacob, Marcus’ competition for the promotion, to co-plan the wedding. As they work around the clock together, Marcus and Deirdre notice something more about each other and love takes root. But a series of misunderstandings threaten to wilt their growing love. It will take a small miracle to bring them back together where love blossoms—Sky Gardens.
Movie Review:
"I screened this movie before the premiere; I thought it was rather average and lacking chemistry. Lead girl, Deirdre, works at a coffee shop as a barista, but also creates designs for rooftop sky gardens. Deirdre has a serious crush on Marcus, a regular customer she calls “cute suit,” but she never really speaks to him. Her co-worker, a guy, encourages her to talk to him and ask him out – including the comment, “If you don’t, I will.” They both laugh and she pokes him on the arm; it’s not obvious if he’s serious or teasing. The next morning - we see Marcus (cute suit guy), who is insecure at his big corporate job at Sky Events, coming out of his shower at home – he’s seen from the waist up, wet, and shirtless – he grabs a towel and puts it around his waist – giving himself a pep talk in the mirror. I thought it was a bit too much. Did we really need to see him so exposed? Later on, when both Deirdre and Marcus are having a bad day – she accidentally spills coffee on his suit. She tries to apologize to him, but he just insults her as a barista. Deirdre sticks up for herself and tells him, she doesn’t just pour coffee, she creates beautiful, eco, sky gardens, too. He kind of laughs it off as not being serious, but when a famous couple comes in to Sky Events looking for something unique, spiritual and earthy for their wedding, Marcus blurts out the sky garden idea, and they, of course, love it. Then, Marcus desperately needs Deirdre’s help to make it happen. She agrees and encourages the job as Marcus is just about to back out. The story was a bit more intriguing as Deirdre and Marcus began the rooftop sky garden project, but overall, it was not a keeper for me." ~Net
Overcomer
Original Air Date: October 15, 2021
*NOTE: This is a Friday UPtv Premiere Movie Event!
Starring: Alex Kendrick, Priscilla C. Shirer, Cameron Arnett, Shari Rigby
Story-line via UPtv: A high-school basketball coach volunteers to coach a troubled teen in long-distance running.
Reviews:
🌞 "Even though I don’t get UP Network, I am happy to see another Kendrick Christian movie airing on TV. The storyline, and more importantly, the message of “Overcomer” are absolutely wonderful." ~Anonymous
🌞 "Overcomer was in theaters. It’s a really good movie. Have Kleenex handy. Family friendly." ~Mary
🌞 "I have a copy of the DVD "Overcomer"This is a very uplifting sports story about Faith. How the troubled teen overcomes adversity. Family Friendly." ~Jersey Joe
🌞 "Overcomer is a FANTASTIC movie! I would highly recommend it to everyone. (Having said that, it is a Christian movie so that might bother some people...but probably not many that come to your website.)" ~Karen
🌞 "Another vote for Overcomer!" ~Meara
🌞 "I too loved the movie Overcomer but would just add that it does have some weightier themes with the father (drug use and abandoning his child). Still an excellent movie but I would not say "family friendly" for younger audiences." ~Anonymous
🌞 "I totally concur regarding the weightier themes and what was noted about the “family friendly” status. I wrote one of the comments but forgot to mention that important item so thank you." ~Anonymous
🌞 "I loved Overcomer. Great movie how God turned a man's life completely around. Went and saw the new version of Courageous. It was everything I hoped the first one would be. Highly recommend it." ~Anonymous
Calling for Love
Original Air Date: October 17, 2021
Starring: Karissa Lee Staples and Tajh Bellow
Story-line via UPtv: Successful podcast host Samantha Desouza has a passion for music and an aversion to romance after a recent bad experience. Just when her show is thriving, she is thrown in the deep end by her boss and re-assigned to host Heartwaves, a feel-good love songs show with a segment that reunites lost loves. Despite her initial lack of enthusiasm, her first caller is the charismatic and charming Jake who has a problem she’s determined to help solve. What they didn’t expect was to fall for each other in the process. Now Sam must decide whether to shy away from love again, or to be a little more spontaneous and follow her heart…
Movie Review:
"Calling for Love- This is a lighthearted, fun movie; the characters are sometimes quirky, but likeable. The premise is a little outlandish, however it's heartfelt. Jake is a mechanic/hopeless romantic, who meets a girl named Becky while fixing her car. He asks her out and she gives him her number, but when his phone is destroyed, the number is lost and he assumes his chance at seeing her again is also lost forever, but Jake turns to a popular podcast to help him find what he believes is his lost love. Podcast host Samantha Desouza is a bit cynical about love since her last break up, but she’s there to help Jake in his search for Becky. Along the way, Jake and Samantha begin to have feelings (surprise!) for one another, but there are several bumps in the road… including Becky! This rom-com is family friendly." ~Net
*Calling for Love is available on DVD at Amazon - see here.
Eat, Drink, & Be Married
Original Air Date: October 24, 2021
Starring: Jocelyn Hudon and Jake Foy
Story-line via UPtv: Just three days out from their wedding day, Jess and Max are ready to call it quits from the out-of-control planning. They visit Billie, the owner of a wedding donation company, specializing in donating leftover wedding elements to those in need. However Max’s brother Charlie will stop at nothing to keep them together, he enlists the help of Billie to ensure this meant-to-be couple gets hitched once and for all.
A Picture Perfect Wedding
Original Air Date: October 31, 2021
Starring: Emily Tennant and Tyler Johnston
Story-line via UPtv: Wedding photographer Lindsey gets her big opportunity when a New York mogul’s son, Josh, asks her to shoot his sister’s wedding. Sparks fly as Josh and Lindsey prepare for ceremony, and the pair begin to fall for each other. But as the big day arrives and the project finishes, do they go back their old, separate lives or will they follow their hearts?
Are you looking forward to watching these new movies on UPtv?
Please Note: I have not pre-screened these movies. If you would like to post a review on whether these movies are family-friendly, please share in comments. These movies may have previously aired in Canada on the W Network or Super Channel Heart & Home.
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Love at Sky Gardens
Original Air Date: October 10, 2021
Starring: Jenny Raven and Andrew Bushell
Story-line via UPtv: Deirdre’s life is split between her day job as a barista and her passion for designing rooftop gardens. When Deirdre accidentally spills coffee on regular customer and event planner, Marcus, before a big meeting with his boss, it sets the wrong tone for him to discuss a job promotion. Deirdre offers to help Marcus get back on track by lending her rooftop garden design services for his boss’ next big event—a wedding! His boss agrees to Deirdre’s help but also wants Jacob, Marcus’ competition for the promotion, to co-plan the wedding. As they work around the clock together, Marcus and Deirdre notice something more about each other and love takes root. But a series of misunderstandings threaten to wilt their growing love. It will take a small miracle to bring them back together where love blossoms—Sky Gardens.
Movie Review:
"I screened this movie before the premiere; I thought it was rather average and lacking chemistry. Lead girl, Deirdre, works at a coffee shop as a barista, but also creates designs for rooftop sky gardens. Deirdre has a serious crush on Marcus, a regular customer she calls “cute suit,” but she never really speaks to him. Her co-worker, a guy, encourages her to talk to him and ask him out – including the comment, “If you don’t, I will.” They both laugh and she pokes him on the arm; it’s not obvious if he’s serious or teasing. The next morning - we see Marcus (cute suit guy), who is insecure at his big corporate job at Sky Events, coming out of his shower at home – he’s seen from the waist up, wet, and shirtless – he grabs a towel and puts it around his waist – giving himself a pep talk in the mirror. I thought it was a bit too much. Did we really need to see him so exposed? Later on, when both Deirdre and Marcus are having a bad day – she accidentally spills coffee on his suit. She tries to apologize to him, but he just insults her as a barista. Deirdre sticks up for herself and tells him, she doesn’t just pour coffee, she creates beautiful, eco, sky gardens, too. He kind of laughs it off as not being serious, but when a famous couple comes in to Sky Events looking for something unique, spiritual and earthy for their wedding, Marcus blurts out the sky garden idea, and they, of course, love it. Then, Marcus desperately needs Deirdre’s help to make it happen. She agrees and encourages the job as Marcus is just about to back out. The story was a bit more intriguing as Deirdre and Marcus began the rooftop sky garden project, but overall, it was not a keeper for me." ~Net
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Overcomer
Original Air Date: October 15, 2021
*NOTE: This is a Friday UPtv Premiere Movie Event!
Starring: Alex Kendrick, Priscilla C. Shirer, Cameron Arnett, Shari Rigby
Story-line via UPtv: A high-school basketball coach volunteers to coach a troubled teen in long-distance running.
Reviews:
🌞 "Even though I don’t get UP Network, I am happy to see another Kendrick Christian movie airing on TV. The storyline, and more importantly, the message of “Overcomer” are absolutely wonderful." ~Anonymous
🌞 "Overcomer was in theaters. It’s a really good movie. Have Kleenex handy. Family friendly." ~Mary
🌞 "I have a copy of the DVD "Overcomer"This is a very uplifting sports story about Faith. How the troubled teen overcomes adversity. Family Friendly." ~Jersey Joe
🌞 "Overcomer is a FANTASTIC movie! I would highly recommend it to everyone. (Having said that, it is a Christian movie so that might bother some people...but probably not many that come to your website.)" ~Karen
🌞 "Another vote for Overcomer!" ~Meara
🌞 "I too loved the movie Overcomer but would just add that it does have some weightier themes with the father (drug use and abandoning his child). Still an excellent movie but I would not say "family friendly" for younger audiences." ~Anonymous
🌞 "I totally concur regarding the weightier themes and what was noted about the “family friendly” status. I wrote one of the comments but forgot to mention that important item so thank you." ~Anonymous
🌞 "I loved Overcomer. Great movie how God turned a man's life completely around. Went and saw the new version of Courageous. It was everything I hoped the first one would be. Highly recommend it." ~Anonymous
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Calling for Love
Original Air Date: October 17, 2021
Starring: Karissa Lee Staples and Tajh Bellow
Story-line via UPtv: Successful podcast host Samantha Desouza has a passion for music and an aversion to romance after a recent bad experience. Just when her show is thriving, she is thrown in the deep end by her boss and re-assigned to host Heartwaves, a feel-good love songs show with a segment that reunites lost loves. Despite her initial lack of enthusiasm, her first caller is the charismatic and charming Jake who has a problem she’s determined to help solve. What they didn’t expect was to fall for each other in the process. Now Sam must decide whether to shy away from love again, or to be a little more spontaneous and follow her heart…
Movie Review:
"Calling for Love- This is a lighthearted, fun movie; the characters are sometimes quirky, but likeable. The premise is a little outlandish, however it's heartfelt. Jake is a mechanic/hopeless romantic, who meets a girl named Becky while fixing her car. He asks her out and she gives him her number, but when his phone is destroyed, the number is lost and he assumes his chance at seeing her again is also lost forever, but Jake turns to a popular podcast to help him find what he believes is his lost love. Podcast host Samantha Desouza is a bit cynical about love since her last break up, but she’s there to help Jake in his search for Becky. Along the way, Jake and Samantha begin to have feelings (surprise!) for one another, but there are several bumps in the road… including Becky! This rom-com is family friendly." ~Net
*Calling for Love is available on DVD at Amazon - see here.
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Eat, Drink, & Be Married
Original Air Date: October 24, 2021
Starring: Jocelyn Hudon and Jake Foy
Story-line via UPtv: Just three days out from their wedding day, Jess and Max are ready to call it quits from the out-of-control planning. They visit Billie, the owner of a wedding donation company, specializing in donating leftover wedding elements to those in need. However Max’s brother Charlie will stop at nothing to keep them together, he enlists the help of Billie to ensure this meant-to-be couple gets hitched once and for all.
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A Picture Perfect Wedding
Original Air Date: October 31, 2021
Starring: Emily Tennant and Tyler Johnston
Story-line via UPtv: Wedding photographer Lindsey gets her big opportunity when a New York mogul’s son, Josh, asks her to shoot his sister’s wedding. Sparks fly as Josh and Lindsey prepare for ceremony, and the pair begin to fall for each other. But as the big day arrives and the project finishes, do they go back their old, separate lives or will they follow their hearts?
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Are you looking forward to watching these new movies on UPtv?
Please Note: I have not pre-screened these movies. If you would like to post a review on whether these movies are family-friendly, please share in comments. These movies may have previously aired in Canada on the W Network or Super Channel Heart & Home.
Blessings on your day! Net
Even though I don’t get UP Network, I am happy to see another Kendrick Christian movie airing on TV. The storyline, and more importantly, the message of “Overcomer” are absolutely wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOvercomes was in theaters. It’s a really good movie. Have Kleenex handy. Family friendly.
ReplyDeleteNet: I have a copy of the DVD "Overcomer"This is a very uplifting sports story about Faith. How the troubled teen overcomes adversity. Family Friendly.
ReplyDeleteOvercomer is a FANTASTIC movie! I would highly recommend it to everyone. (Having said that, it is a Christian movie so that might bother some people...but probably not many that come to your website.)
ReplyDeleteI can't understand what is going on here.
ReplyDeleteEat, Drink and Be Married and Calling For Love are from Reel One Entertainment but from quite far back and as Net says may have been aired somewhere before - I seem to think I have already seen them.
I can't find out anything at all about Love At Sky Gardens.
For some reason Reel recently appears to have stopped listing the TV Channel if a film has been taken up by them.
I really should forget about it and just enjoy the Christmas Movies but I am worried about UPtv's plans for next year - (hopefully needlessly)! - Florence
Florence, Good news on the Reel One Entertainment front... UPtv has added "A Picture Perfect Wedding" to end it's October movie premieres. Hopefully, this will be good news for more of these movies from REEL in the new year!
DeleteThat is great news, Net.
DeleteThanks for the heads-up. Again Reel haven't listed it as being taken up.
This almost certainly means that the UP Christmas programme in full is the 5 movies you have listed.
Interestingly, Hallmark and Lifetime will already be in full swing with their Christmas programme.
Makes me feel a bit easier about what UP might supply in January - there are a good half-a-dozen films on Reel at the minute which I just hope they will air.
I'm also thinking "Christmas in the Wilds" will be included and possibly "Christmas in the Rockies," too; however, I am awaiting official word from UPtv on those. Hopefully they'll be a few other surprises, too! ⛄🎄❄
DeleteI don't watch a lot of their movies, but I'll keep an eye out for these.
ReplyDeleteThe one this past Sunday was really good. I watched it on the second airing.
denise
Another vote for Overcomer!
ReplyDeleteI too loved the movie Overcomer but would just add that it does have some weightier themes with the father (drug use and abandoning his child). Still an excellent movie but I would not say "family friendly" for younger audiences.
ReplyDeletei totally concur regarding the weightier themes and what was noted about the “family friendly” status. I wrote one of the comments but forgot to mention that important item so thank you.
DeleteUptv premiered 5 Christmas movies last year so it's likely that the five movies Net has listed in the Christmas Movie List may be their full complement for 2021 - Florence
ReplyDeleteI loved Overcomer. Great movie how God turned a man's life completely around. Went and saw the new version of Courageous. It was everything I hoped the first one would be. Highly recommend it.
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear all of the positive reviews for the movie Overcomer. I so appreciate you all sharing, as it's one of those movies I've been wanting to see for awhile.
ReplyDeleteI posted your reviews above. Thank you all!
Also, I want to add, it is a blessing to see UPtv continue to add religious themed / faith-based movies to their line-up. I hope we continue to see more programming like this at Christmas and in the new year.
DeleteAgree. Would like to see GAC Family take on faith content too.
DeleteI am so glad I have UPtv! I really like several of these movies.
ReplyDeleteMisty
Hallmark could air new movies from Reel One Entertainment last year 2020; the rest of the movie went missing or other movies like Candlelight Entertainment could add those movies
ReplyDeleteRe-watched the fantastic Eat Drink and be Married tonight. -Maria
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