Graduation Cards
There are four new movies premiering this September weekend on Great American Family, the Hallmark Channel, UPtv and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. All four films look intriguing to me! How 'bout you? Please share your thoughts in comments and check out details on each movie below...
Saturday, September 10, 2022:
Storyline: April is a health-chef guru on the verge of notoriety, but her brand of cooking is failing. Despite her assurances that healthy is tasty, those who have tried her recipes disagree. Not willing to give up on her hard work and career, April vows to reinvent herself. She goes to Italy to learn how to incorporate the country's notoriously rich culture of food in her own healthy recipes. There, she meets Rob, a brilliant chef with big dreams of his own.
Premieres Saturday, September 10, 2022
at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family
Saturday, September 10, 2022:
Storyline: Abby Foster (Schull) and Luke Walker (Elliott) were high school sweethearts who were married for a brief time. Many years later, Abby’s life seems perfect as she gets ready for a new life in Paris along with her soon-to-be husband, Edward. When an unexpected letter arrives throwing Abby off course, she must decide what her heart really wants.
Premieres Saturday, September 10, 2022
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Sunday, September 11, 2022:
Storyline via UPtv: An independent country girl reluctantly accepts her ex-boyfriend’s help to refurbish her grandfather’s ranch and reignites their long-lost love.
Premieres Sunday, September 11, 2022
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv
Sunday, September 11, 2022:
Storyline: Kayla (Marshall) heads back to her hometown of Stansville, North Carolina, after her substitute teaching job at an elite, private high school comes to an early end. On her first day back, her loving yet inquisitive mother (Maria Howell, Hidden Figures) sets up a job interview at her high school alma mater. Kayla, who ultimately wants to get into a competitive teaching program in London, is hesitant to apply. However, when it turns out that her high school best friend Tanya (Brittany L. Smith, Sweet Magnolias) is a teacher there and she is offered the job on the spot and quickly accepts. When Kayla initially struggles to connect with her students, Jordan (Truvillion), a jack-of-all-trades teacher who is devoted to supporting underserved students, steps in to help. Though reluctant to accept his input at first, she is soon inspired to try a fresh approach to help each of her students tap into their unique artistic passions and her students begin flourishing. When Kayla learns the school may be cutting the arts department due to budget cuts, she and Jordan work together to set up a fundraising showcase, with a little help from her longtime friend Shanice Wilson-Knox. Soon, sparks are flying between Kayla and Jordan as they discover a shared love of teaching, service and Sidney Poitier movies. However, when Kayla receives some teaching opportunities that would take her away from Stansville -- and Jordan -- she finds that her heart may still have a few things to teach her about what will make her happy.
Premieres Sunday, September 11, 2022
at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Disclaimer: Please know when I share a movie, this is NOT an endorsement of any of the actors involved, personally or professionally, with their other TV/film projects.
Note: I have not pre-screened the new movies listed above. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in comments.
We do have one movie review in advance from Florence, who is a loyal reviewer here. She shared these details on the UPtv movie Finding Love in Big Sky, Montana:
"Really loved Jonathan Stoddard in Finding Love In Big Sky Montana. Looking him up on IMDB I thought my eyes were deceiving me when I saw that he has over 15 (yes FIFTEEN) movies completed. A lot of these are thrillers but several are RomComs including A Royal Christmas On Ice which is apparently airing on UPtv this Christmas" - Florence
This weekend, it's a little harder to choose, but my top two movie picks are A Taste of Tuscany and Marry Go Round. How about you? Which movie (or movies) are you most wanting to see?
I also want to take a moment before ending this post to honor the historic anniversary being marked this weekend. It's hard to believe that Sunday, September 11th, marks 21 years since the tragic day of September 11, 2001. For those of us who lived through that day, I know we will never forget it. My prayers go out to those who lost loved ones, and I pray our country never goes through a time like that ever again.
My heart and prayers are also with the Royal family, on the passing of their mother and grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
May you all have a peaceful and relaxing weekend.
Blessings, Net
SHARING HIS LOVE:
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort”
~2 Corinthians 1:3
Of all of them, I think Finding Love in Big Sky, Montana looks the lost intriguing. Have a good weekend! Jennifer R
ReplyDeleteIt seems to be based on a book by Angela Ruth Strong. Has anyone read it?
DeleteCarol, I have a couple of her books on my kindle but have never gotten around to reading them. Several of my friends on Goodreads have read this particular book and, for the most part, they liked it. I got the impression that it was a light, enjoyable book and that maybe it might be a bit emotionally angsty and the main characters were maybe a bit teenager-ish? But all my friends said they loved the quirky side characters in the story who provided Christian advice and comic relief. Plus they all mentioned that the author's inclusion of her faith was what helped this book get better ratings from them - she was not afraid to show Jesus to her readers. (By the way, this was supposedly a Christmastime story but I guess it got changed for the movie.)
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Jane, I'm so glad you shared these extra details with us. I was curious about this movie before, but now, I am even more intrigued to see it. I love when books/movies have great side characters. Often times, I feel there is too much focus on just the leads. Hope the movie highlights those characters, as well, and the faith elements from the book.
DeleteThat is also quite interesting that it was previously a Christmas-themed story.
I’m sticking GAFAM movies when I’m watching recording Hallmark movies on Hallmark Channel until Christmas movies
ReplyDeleteI’ll watch Hallmark Christmas movies at 5pm & then GAC/GAFAM Movies @ 7pm
Hallmark & GAFAM Christmas movies at 5pm & then GAFAM Christmas movies @ 7pm
They all look entertaining.
ReplyDeleteLest we forget. Living on the East Coast, life will never be the same after September 11.
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Ok, A Taste of Tuscany will probably make me hungry. Might be a good pizza night. ;) But seriously it does look good and so does Marry Go Round.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to the Royal family. It's hard losing a loved one. I lost my grandma last April. Sadly she wasn't a believer. I hope Queen Elizabeth ll new the Lord as her Savior before she died and that God would use this difficult time to save souls. I pray also for the new King Charles. That God would give him wisdom and use him for good.
Praying also for families members who lost loved ones on 9/11. May God comfort them and be able to think about them with a smile. Also praying to protect our soldiers and police officers during this worldly time.
Net, do you have any updates on that Ukrainian family you asked us to pray for. I hope they are well and safe. Ukraine still desperately needs prayers. The news isn't talking about them anymore, but their still going through a dangerous time and need help.
Abigail, I'm so sorry you lost your grandmother, as well. It's been a little over two years for me. Some days it feels like yesterday, and other days, it feels like forever. I agree, it is sad to see any family lose a loved one.
DeleteAs for the Ukrainian family I mentioned before, I saw the request for prayer in a random social media post at the beginning of the war and so, I shared this request with all of you. I have tried to find an update on the family, but unfortunately, have not been successful. I pray the family is all okay, wherever they may be now. I feel their story is one that has taken place in many Ukrainian families, with the women and children fleeing the country and the men, fathers and older sons, remaining to help fight. It is such a sad, heartbreaking situation for those people.
On a brighter note... Thank you, Abigail, for your comment. I hope you have a nice weekend and enjoy the new movies. Pizza sounds like a wonderful Italian food pick for watching A Taste of Tuscany! I think I'll have that, too, and a little spaghetti. Blessings on your weekend!
I've been impressed by Great American Family movies lately. Taste in Tuscany looks appealing to me as I've always wanted to go Italy. CJ
ReplyDeleteMost all of GACs movies have been acquired. The only new ones they made for the entire year are Winter Palace, Harmony from the Heart and True Love Bloom
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ReplyDeleteOne that there are many options. So happy there is UPtv and GAF now.
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I’m looking forward to seeing Brennan Elliot, it’s been awhile but I’ll tape all the movies so I can watch at my leisure! Thank you for all the updates! -Susan
ReplyDeleteA Taste of Tuscany is family friendly. April Meyers is a healthy chef for her own recipes for her cookbook. Her recipes are missing ingredients for flavors by feedback by food critics. April’s family lives in Italy 🇮🇹 expect for her Uncle Derek. April meets others for culinary tour lead by Roberto Crowley. April & Robert cooking together unless Derek tries to taste Robert & April’s dishes & it’s barely delicious. A resturant owner allows 2 new chefs; Rob Crowley & April Meyers back home in New York in her Restaurant. April & Rob cooking their food collaborator together. April takes credits of culinary from Roberto Crowley but the Restaurant owner needs 2 chefs named Rob Crowley & April Meyers when she has her own Restaurant for Grand Opeming.
ReplyDeleteMarry Go Round is very sweet! And I can also recommend it because it's clean! :) -Maria
ReplyDeleteMarry Go Round was excellent. Just the right touch of drama and romance. Although you wanted to knock some sense into the mother. Brennan Elliott and Amanda Schull are amazing. - Melissa
ReplyDeleteFlorence - you may want to skip. There's a single mother in there 😲. Too bad I like the sister.
ReplyDeleteMarry Go Round...
ReplyDeleteThis was probably the best Hallmark film I've seen in awhile. It was family friendly. Brendan Elliott and Amanda Schull were so great together. So much chemistry between the two. Felt real. I loved the plot and how the character Luke did not want to end the marriage. It's supposed to be a lifetime commitment. When they say they love each other in the courtroom, I cried. It was so sweet. I want to see it again. I'm going to buy it on DVD when it (eventually) comes out. Watch it, it won't disappoint!😀
To Her, With Love is family friendly. Kayla Harris heads back to her North Carolina hometown in Stoneville, Carolina after her substitute teaching job at a private high school comes to an early end. On her first day back, her loving yet inquisitive mother sets up a job interview at her alma mater, where she & another teacher try to save the art department. Kayla, who ultimately wants to get into a competitive teaching program in London, is hesitant to apply. However, when she is offered the job on the spot, shortly after learning that her high school best friend Tanya is a teacher there, she quickly accepts. When Kayla initially struggles to connect with her students, Jordan is a jack-of-all-trades teacher who is devoted to supporting underserved students, steps in to help? Though reluctant to accept his input at first, she is soon inspired to try a fresh approach to help each of her students tap into their unique artistic passions and her students begin flourishing…” Emma attempts to play flute with note sheet with Kayla’s help who also plays flute when she got flute from her Mom as they musical instruments along the way. Kayla tells Emma about Shanice. Kayla left town for taking a job in Charlotte. Jordan won’t let her Kayla since they saved Art 🖼 with Tanya. Kayla & Jordan watch move called; “To Sir, With Love “.
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely episode of CS! -Maria
ReplyDeleteI definitely recommend Finding Love in Big Sky, very lovely movie! -Maria
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ReplyDeleteA Taste of Tuscany was very sweet. I highly recommend, especially for foodies.
ReplyDeleteThank you, everyone, above for all of these wonderful movie reviews for the weekend movies! I'm so grateful you took the time to share your thoughts.
ReplyDeletePlease forgive me for not individually responding to you all. This week just got away from me with all the various movie news, but I still wanted you all to know you are very much appreciated.
All of your reviews have been posted to their movie pages...
A Taste of Tuscany
Marry Go Round
Finding Love in Big Sky, Montana
To Her, With Love
Marry Go Around is family friendly. Abby Foster is a successful Executive is moving to Paris with her fiancé Edward Timsdale & planning to marry & life is perfect until she she gets a letter & learns her divorce to her high school sweetheart named Luke Walker isn’t exactly official. They learn to love each other. They had a short-lived marriage after high school, reconnect, & reminisce about their past. When Abby arrives back in her hometown for a court hearing she runs into Luke and quickly learns he has no intention of finalizing this divorce anytime soon. Abby’s Mother named Emily finally reveals a secret she has been keeping from her daughter that explains what really happened so many years ago. Abby now has a choice to make. she face the truth about what she has always felt for Luke or stick to the plan when she thought her life was so perfect just before she change her mind. Abby & Luke are both in Paris. Abby notices her engagement ring 💍 in champagne 🍾 glass when Luke asks Abby to marry him again.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anonymous, for sharing this detailed review for "Marry Go Round."
DeleteYour review was posted, along with the others, here:
https://itsawonderfulmovie.blogspot.com/2022/07/hallmarks-september-fall-into-love-2022.html
A Taste of Tuscany was very yummy! -Maria
ReplyDeleteMaria, How cute! Love your clever review.
DeleteI shared your take on "A Taste of Tuscany" here:
https://itsawonderfulmovie.blogspot.com/2022/08/great-american-family-gac-september-2022-movie-tv-schedule.html
I like to check a movie on IMDB to see the full cast. It was driving me crazy that I could not find A Taste of Tuscany. Putting Laura Mitchell's name in did not help. By pure accident I finally found it called Just Add Love, with a release date during the summer. Very strange.
ReplyDeleteCarol, Oh my goodness... I know how that feels, as I've been there myself. You're right; they did re-title this movie before it aired on Great American Family.
DeleteI have both titles mentioned in my post for "A Taste of Tuscany" here:
https://itsawonderfulmovie.blogspot.com/2022/08/great-american-family-gac-september-2022-movie-tv-schedule.html
I agree, it does make it much harder on us viewers to find information on these movies when they change movie titles around like this. I'm so glad you were eventually able to find it.