Happy weekend, everyone! Even though this is technically the last full weekend of Summer, I'm sharing Hallmark Channel's next Fall Into Love movie premiere, plus the newest rom-com on Great American Family and a new mystery premiering, of course, on Hallmark Mystery.
See all the details below, including movie reviews from Allie B., Megan, and me.
Plus, be sure to share your thoughts on these new movie premieres in the comment section beneath this post.
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Friday, September 13, 2024:
Storyline via Hallmark: As Birdie and Alden Case’s relationship strengthens, they discover a mutual interest for True Crime. But when their favorite podcaster is found dead, it is up to The Cases to listen to the clues.
Premieres Friday, September 13, 2024
at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Mystery
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Saturday, September 14, 2024:
Storyline via Great American Family: Jamie, an aspiring filmmaker, heads back to her hometown for some inspiration. She finds it in ex-boyfriend, Nick, who still works at the small-town movie theater where they both first fell in love.
Premieres Saturday, September 14, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family
Movie Review:
🎬 Love’s Second Act - This is a lighthearted, family-friendly rom-com. The movie was a little slow for me, at times, but it was still a nice watch. It’s the standard story of a woman, Jamie, played by Jodie Sweetin, who leaves her hometown years ago, then she returns and reconnects with her family and her childhood sweetheart, Nick, played by Tilky Jones.
Of course, Nick's family business, the local theater, is in danger of being sold by Nick’s father (played by George Wendt, famously known as Norm on the sitcom "Cheers"). The theater is a special, memorable place for Nick and Jamie, where they worked together as teenagers.
A side note for "Full House" fans… I thought it was kind of funny that Jodie played the older sister, and her sister’s name, of all names, was Stephanie.
Overall, "Love’s Second Act" is a pleasant, feel-good movie with a happy ending. ~Net
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Saturday, September 14, 2024:
Storyline: After losing her fortune, an heiress moves to a rural farm where she mistakes her handsome neighbor for the handyman. To live up to her family's legacy, he helps her compete at the county fair.
Premieres Saturday, September 14, 2024
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Movie Reviews:
🍁 I watched The Heiress and the Handyman on HMN, the guy who plays Jodie Sweetin’s assistant does have mannerism of a gay man, but nothing is ever said about it. He appears twice for a total of about 3 minutes, at the beginning & end. The movie is okay, but the story has been done. Think Harvest Moon, but this movie isn’t nearly as good. It felt cheesy somehow and Jodie’s acting felt stiff, kind of fake. It’s a one time watch for me. -Allie B
🍁 Heiress & Handyman was really cute. It compares well with UPTV type of movies. The "gay" assistant...nothing was ever said clarifying he was gay. The movie needed more, but was worth a watch for the pig & animal scenes alone. It feels very traditional with hints of Harvest Moon, but not as comedic unfortunately. It's not a bad watch at all & is actually fall themed. I didn't even notice the wig people seem to be obsessing over. –Megan
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Programming Notes:
(Highlighting some of the best movie classics airing this weekend)
Great American Family:
Saturday - Ciders and Sunsets, Fall Into Winter, The Engagement Plan
Sunday - Harmony from the Heart, Identical Love, Home for Harvest
Hallmark Channel:
Saturday - Road Trip Romance, Pearl in Paradise, A Picture of Her
Sunday - My One & Only, Feeling Butterflies, Sweet Autumn, The Story of Us
Hallmark Mystery:
Saturday and Sunday - Hailey Dean Mysteries marathon
Hallmark Family:
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Little House on the Prairie and watch the 10 Day Marathon of the entire series starting this Friday at 9/8c!
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Little House on the Prairie, Hallmark Family is airing EVERY episode - beginning Friday, September 13th at 9pm EST. and ending next weekend on Sunday, September 22nd at 11:30pm EST.
Merit Street:
See classic Great American Family movies on Merit Street-
Saturday- Just in Time and A Taste of Tuscany
Sunday- Retreat to Paradise and One Perfect Match
UPtv:
Saturday - Aloha with Love, The Nature of Romance, Love's Sweet Recipe
Sunday - Mechanic's of Love, Hearts on Fire, Love in Wolf Creek, Love on Fire
I hope you all have a nice weekend. Please know that my prayers are with those of you who are in the path of the storms from Hurricane Francine. Be safe, everyone, and take care.
As for the three NEW movies airing this weekend... well, without going into a lot of detail, I'll just say I know some of you aren't too keen on the actors involved with these films due to various statements made in the past. I absolutely understand that. However, for those of you who are planning to watch one or more of the new movies mentioned above, I hope the reviews above will be helpful to you.
Note: I have not pre-screened the new mystery, The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening. If you'd like to share a review after this movie premieres, please do so in comments below.
In addition to starring in two new movies this weekend, Jodie Sweetin actually has a third premiere. Her latest mystery, The Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription, premiered on Hallmark+ (streaming service) on September 10th. Have any of you seen it, yet?
Whether you watch something new or old, I hope you find something to enjoy this weekend. I just love that Hallmark Family is playing all of the episodes of Little House on the Prairie in honor of their 50th Anniversary! I may get lost in that marathon! Be sure to visit my Little House post here to see more details and my favorite Little House episodes.
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I hope you all have a nice weekend. Please know that my prayers are with those of you who are in the path of the storms from Hurricane Francine. Be safe, everyone, and take care.
As for the three NEW movies airing this weekend... well, without going into a lot of detail, I'll just say I know some of you aren't too keen on the actors involved with these films due to various statements made in the past. I absolutely understand that. However, for those of you who are planning to watch one or more of the new movies mentioned above, I hope the reviews above will be helpful to you.
Note: I have not pre-screened the new mystery, The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening. If you'd like to share a review after this movie premieres, please do so in comments below.
In addition to starring in two new movies this weekend, Jodie Sweetin actually has a third premiere. Her latest mystery, The Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription, premiered on Hallmark+ (streaming service) on September 10th. Have any of you seen it, yet?
Whether you watch something new or old, I hope you find something to enjoy this weekend. I just love that Hallmark Family is playing all of the episodes of Little House on the Prairie in honor of their 50th Anniversary! I may get lost in that marathon! Be sure to visit my Little House post here to see more details and my favorite Little House episodes.
Blessings on your weekend!
Net
SHINING HIS LIGHT:
"For I know the plans I have for you,
declares the Lord,
plans for welfare and not for evil,
to give you a future and a hope."
~Jeremiah 29:11
Only watching GAF this weekend. -Maria
ReplyDeleteWill not watch anything with Jodie Sweetin.
ReplyDeleteThe Cases on Mystery Lane
ReplyDeleteSeptember 13, 2024
7pm ET/4pm PT
Hallmark Mystery
The Cases on Mystery Lane: Death is Listening
September 13. 2024
9pm ET/6pm PT
Hallmark Mystery
For whatever reason I cannot get into the movies with Jodi Sweetin, I just don’t feel she has chemistry with any of her costars….and it’s hard for me to get into a movie and believe it if I can’t feel the chemistry/connection between the actors. And it’s a shame because I do enjoy both of the male actors she is with in both movies….
ReplyDeleteI will be recording the mystery movie on Hallmark Mystery, though. They seem more like cousins to me, rather than husband and wife though….either way I appreciate a new mystery movie to watch!
Have a blessed weekend everyone!
~Paula
Same for me, Paula.
DeleteI have not been a huge fan of her acting since she came to Hallmark. I find it hard to watch anything she is in.
Delete2 Jodi Sweetin’s movies air on September 14, 2024; both The Heiress & the Handyman & Love’s Second Act on both Hallmark Channel & Great American Family
ReplyDeleteHad an amazing birthday today! Went shopping and went out to lunch, even got a couple of hallmark DVD's from Amazon! -Maria
ReplyDeleteMaria, Happy Birthday, Sweet Friend!!! 🎈🎉🎂 I’m so glad to hear you’ve had a fabulous day!!! Shopping is such fun on your birthday!
DeleteAll the best to you!!! May God bless you abundantly in the year ahead!!! 🙏🏻
Happy Birthday Maria!! That does sound like a great day! Hopefully you had nice weather too!
DeleteI’m not to sure about the mysteries. Both actors are big on LGTBQ. Lately Hallmark’s been making them cheesy anyway(besides the Hannah Swenson and Curious Caterer). I might wait to see if they are clean.
ReplyDeleteWonderful news! Actress Mamie Laverock (who suffered a horrible fall back in May) made a surprise visit to the Hearties reunion where she was met by cheering fans and her
ReplyDelete"When Calls the Heart" co-stars, Erin Krakow, Jack Wagner, Pascale Hutton, Kavan Smith, Chris McNally, Andrea Brooks, and Kevin McGarry! Mamie used the help of a walker to assist her as she walked into the room. It was a beautiful sight for all hearties to see. Mamie spoke briefly and thanked everyone for their support and prayers.
I was so happy to see this, I just had to share this news with all of you! Please keep praying as Mamie has more healing to do.
Yes!!! I am so happy to hear this!! I knew she was finally home, but did not know she was well enough to make it to the Heartie reunion. Praise God!!
DeleteAre there any new Young Aurora Teagarden Mysteries?
ReplyDeleteAurora Teagarden Mysteries Marathon
September 29, 2024
1/12c
Hallmark Mystery
CCB & Skyler Samuels
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries
Young Aurora Teagarden Mysteries
After who I found out who will appear in S12, I feel like Hallmark is just endlessly laughing at fans like me. LHOTP reruns are what drew me to the network 10 years ago, the first trailer I saw for WCTH was during those reruns, and now, after the cruel way they ruined WCTH, they are now bringing in Melissa Gilbert?!
ReplyDeleteHow can network execs be this cruel to it's fanbase and still expect to keep it's ratings up? -Maria
I tried watching The Heiress and the Handyman on Hallmark Plus but could not get past that hair they put on Jodi, her acting was horrible and I felt sorry for Corey Seiver having to do that movie with her, he’s so good and his acting was as good as always. This one needs to be out on the shelf in my opinion!~Susan Ann
ReplyDeleteSusan Ann, that’s exactly what my mom said! I actually likes Jodi but said she could not get past the hair. It’s crazy what bad styling/wardrobe/makeup can do to a movie!
ReplyDelete~Paula
I skipped watching Jodi Sweetin movies that I didn’t record them yesterday by I’ was watching Hailey Dean Mysteries on Hallmark Mystery
ReplyDeleteLove's second act is okay. -Maria
ReplyDeleteI watched “The Cases of Mystery Lane” and it was okay. I was able to guess the killer pretty early on, and I enjoyed seeing some familiar faces in this movie. Like I mentioned before, Alden and Birdie don’t really have much chemistry, they seemed more like old college friends to me than husband and wife. I think it would have been better to have them be just that, and show them fall in love over time, because they have no chemistry and them being a married couple just wasn’t believable for me. I did appreciate that she finally came clean about her poker playing. One thing I did like about the movie was that they now are private investigators so they were asked by the police to help, so they weren’t just being annoying/pushy and interfering with a police investigation. And I’m not sure if there are any in the process of being made, but there was a little cliffhanger at the end setting up for another movie. All in all, not my favorite series but not the worst.
ReplyDelete~Paula
Hi all,
ReplyDeleteMy hubby and I enjoyed 'The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is listening'. Yes, it can be campy and Paul is a bit over the top at times. But, I like him and Aimee as so cute together. Adorable! They mystery was good. I am not used to Samantha playing against type. And, the end was very surprising! Hope to see where that curveball leads.
I watched Hearts on Fire(Second Chances on Hallmark) on UpTV this weekend and saw scenes that were not shown when it aired on Hallmark several years ago. Has anyone else noticed this? There were scenes with Jeff confronting the firefighter that was w his Dad's partner when his dad perished in a fire.
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