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🌼 Happy First Weekend in April! 🌼
The Hallmark Channel is celebrating Spring with another all new *Spring Into Love* movie Saturday night; plus, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries has an all new drama Sunday night with two well-known Hallmark regulars. UPtv is starting off the month of April with an inspirational film, and Hallmark ends the weekend with an all new When Calls the Heart!
Also, if you enjoy classic movies, as I do, from time to time, then I have a fun suggestion for you.
See all the details below...
Saturday, April 2, 2022:
Storyline: Through a series of chance encounters, sparks fly between college literature professor Mia (Rodriguez) and Tony (Fontana), a headliner at a Manhattan supper club. Unbeknownst to them, Mia’s mother, Marlene (Douglas), and Tony’s mother, Sofia (Turturro), are working some maternal matchmaking magic.
Premieres Saturday, April 2, 2022
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Sunday, April 3, 2022:
Storyline: Elizabeth (Reeser), with the support of her mother-in-law, Nonna (McCormack), is doing everything she can to keep her late husband’s once-acclaimed -- but now struggling -- Italian restaurant afloat. With business going downhill, she is forced to work with a professional restaurant consultant, Ben (Hynes), to see if they can turn things around. At first, Elizabeth resists the changes Ben believes will save the restaurant, but as they get closer, Elizabeth realizes that not all change is bad. She rediscovers her passion for baking and might even open her heart to new love.
Premieres Sunday, April 3, 2022
at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Sunday, April 3, 2022:
Story-line via UPtv: Against the backdrop of high school football and track, two brothers in a small Southern town face escalating problems with two different world views, straining – but ultimately strengthening – the bonds of brotherhood. All-star athlete Zach Truett finds glory on the high school football field — working to earn a college scholarship and a ticket out of town. When a devastating knee injury forces Zach to the sidelines, his brother laces up his cleats to compete in track and field.
Premieres for the first time on cable TV
Sunday, April 3, 2022
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv
*Run the Race is available on DVD, Blu-Ray and Prime Video.
Sunday, April 3, 2022:
Episode 5 - “Journey into the Light” :
Storyline: School Inspector Augustus Landis is back in town and starts questioning Elizabeth’s new accreditation to teach Angela. Lucas and Nathan decide to have a race, animal vs. machine.
Airs Sunday, April 3, 2022
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Sunday, April 3, 2022:
TCM (Turner Classic Movies) is having a special movie marathon Sunday in memory of Doris Day on what would have been her 100th birthday. (She passed away in May of 2019.)
My personal movie pick from the marathon is...
Storyline: The Winfield family moves into a new house in a small town in Indiana. Tomboy Marjorie Winfield (Doris Day) falls for the boy-next-door in the years before World War I.
(The movie includes various seasons: including Spring and Winter, which includes Christmastime, of course! The Christmas song Doris Day sings near the end of the movie is absolutely beautiful, it always gives me chills and basically all-the-feels!)
On Moonlight Bay
airs Sunday, April 3, 2022
at 12pm/11c. on TCM
* "On Moonlight Bay" is available on DVD with it's sequel, "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon." See current price details at Amazon.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Some of you may recall, I share my birthday with Doris Day, so I'll be spending time with my precious family on my day. Family is truly the greatest gift!
As for the new movies, I may not be able to catch as much this Saturday and Sunday, but my DVR is set. How about you? Which movie (or show) looks most appealing to you this weekend?
*Please note: I have not pre-screened the new movie premieres. If you'd like to give a review after they air, please share in comments.
Blessings to you all, Net
SHINING HIS LIGHT:
"...if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord
and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead,
you will be saved."
~Romans 10:9
Out of the blue there suddenly seems to be a glut of movies with an Italian connection = Florence
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Net! Have a wonderful time celebrating it this weekend with your family! But be careful not to overdue it with the cake and ice cream! :)
ReplyDeleteI'll try not to, Mark 25! (haha!) Thank you so much, my friend! :)
DeleteHappy birthday 🎉 Net! Your blog is my favorite! Whenever I come here I feel like I’m visiting my best friend. Thanks for all you do! 🎂
ReplyDeleteAnna, That is so sweet! Thank you! I think of you all as dear friends, too! God bless you! :)
DeleteDidn't realise it was your Birthday, Net - have a great one - Florence
ReplyDeleteFlorence, Thank you so much! :)
DeleteHappy birthday! Which movie is Kristoffer Polaha in this weekend?
ReplyDeleteBetsy, Thank you for the birthday wishes! Kristoffer is in "Run the Race" on UPtv.
DeleteI can’t wait to watch Always Amore & Just One Kiss
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Net! Come on everybody, let's all celebrate with Net with ice cream and cake. Hats off to a lady who makes our lives so much brighter with this blog!
ReplyDeleteAwwwe kitkat, What a thoughtful message! God has truly blessed me with ALL of the amazing friends who gather here! Thank you, honey, for this special birthday wish and being a part of this great feeling!! Blessings on your weekend!!! :)
DeleteHappy Birthday Net have a great day. What movies are you looking forward seeing this weekend?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Chris! I didn't get the chance to watch any movies, but I did enjoy "When Calls the Heart" Sunday evening. Did you watch anything special?
DeleteI saw Always Amore on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries which was very good. I also saw just one kiss on Hallmark Channel on Saturday which was ok.
DeleteHave a wonderful birthday, Net!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Savvy Girl! It was a wonderful, sunshiny day! :)
DeleteHappy Birthday, Net! It's my husband's birthday on the 3rd, too. Love Doris Day!
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful things to watch this weekend!
denise
Denise, Thank you for the birthday wishes! I hope your husband had a wonderful birthday, too! Wish him **Happy Birthday** from me! Blessings to you both! :)
DeleteHappy birthday Net! -Maria
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Maria! All of the birthday wishes here made my day even brighter! :) Bless you!
DeleteJust One Kiss definitely not family friendly. A so so movie also.
ReplyDeleteJoCo, Thank you so much for letting us know this. I will definitely be deleting this from my DVR.
DeleteI posted your review here:
https://itsawonderfulmovie.blogspot.com/2022/02/hallmarks-april-2022-movie-schedule.html
Sorry to say that, as charming as Just 1 Kiss looks, there's a gay couple. -Maria
ReplyDeleteMaria, So sorry to hear this. This one sounded so cute with all the classic music. This is very unfortunate; I'll definitely be skipping it. Appreciate you sharing with us.
DeleteI posted your review here:
https://itsawonderfulmovie.blogspot.com/2022/02/hallmarks-april-2022-movie-schedule.html
Always Amore is a very yummy, charming, and clean movie! -Maria
ReplyDeleteMaria, Wonderful to hear! I will look forward to watching this one. Thank you for sharing!
DeleteI posted your review here:
https://itsawonderfulmovie.blogspot.com/2022/02/hallmarks-april-2022-movie-schedule.html
Always Amore is family friendly about IL Cabo E Vita - Italian Restaurant
ReplyDeleteA restaurant owner Elizabeth Campisu (Autumn Reeser) struggle to keep her late Husband named Chef Marco Campisi’s Italian eatery running after his passing. It's not till she meets Ben Elliott is a restaurant consultant, that she becomes open to necessary changes, and potentially, new love.
A restaurant owner named Elizabeth Campisi is struggling to keep her late husband's restaurant, IL Cibo È Vita, afloat and keep her beloved Marco's memory alive. Elizabeth has the support of her staff, her Mother-in-Law named Nonna Campisi & her biggest fan, Daughter Sofia Campisi, but it's not enough. The business is in serious trouble.
Ben Elliott is a career restaurant fixer the person who travels from restaurant to restaurant to review and help revamp the business in every aspect from finances to menu items, and even décor of the building itself.
While Elizabeth begins to teach Ben the significance of the restaurant, Cibo È Vita, she finds her long-lost passion for baking. Along the way, Elizabeth & Ben’s bond grows stronger.
Elizabeth tries to keep her late husband's once acclaimed restaurant afloat, she's forced to work with a consultant to turn things around. He reignites her passion for baking and life itself.”
Thank you for sharing this detailed review!
DeleteHappy Birthday Net! I hope you ate lots of cake smothered in ice cream with chocolate sauce and maybe some strawberries too! Lol! Did you have some of your mom's or is it your grandmother's pound cake that's well known in your family? Love you Net! I hope you have many more wonderful birthdays in the years to come!
ReplyDeleteJoyce, How sweet and thoughtful of you to remember! Yes! My momma and sister always bake me my grandmother's (we called her Ma-Ma) million dollar pound cake! It was absolutely delicious! Plus, we had ice cream, too, of course! It was all wonderful. I had several relatives and friends reach out and call to wish me Happy Birthday, too, which is always special. What a blessing to have dear friends like you! Much love to you, as well! Thank you for making my day even brighter - with your sweet message! :)
DeleteThis weekend I opted to watch a DVD instead of anything new. I recorded movies to watch later. I watched God's Not Dead/We The People and enjoyed it very much. One of my favorite scenes was the little boy coming into the church, hugging the Muslim man, and talking with him. Another was the Muslim man from the first God's Not Dead movie, reuniting with the daughter he had thrown out of their home when she became a Christian. So happy they brought that full circle. The Muslim man acknowledging the existence of Jesus by praying in church. This is an awesome movie! If you love Jesus and America, a must see! It applies to where we are today in the USA.
ReplyDeletekitkat, I'm so glad to hear how much you enjoyed "God's Not Dead: We The People." It is, indeed, such a powerful film, with an incredible message. I pray it changes hearts and turns people to Jesus! So glad you liked it! I agree - it's a must see! :)
DeleteVery much enjoyed the movie with Autum Reeser and Tyler Hynes.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing; I'm glad to know you enjoyed "Always Amore."
DeleteI posted your review here:
https://itsawonderfulmovie.blogspot.com/2022/02/hallmarks-april-2022-movie-schedule.html
Just 1 Kiss was another ratings dud for Hallmark, only 1.45 million viewers. (Just as well, because this 'sneaking in gays' junk needs to be stopped at all costs!), and Always Amore only barely got above 1 million viewers.
ReplyDeleteHallmark needs to stop trying to please both sides, it doesn't work like that, and you'll just end up chasing your main audience away in trying to please another side that could hardly care less about what Hallmark does in their movies. -Maria