tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post7320219027115480712..comments2024-03-29T10:49:29.968-04:00Comments on Its a Wonderful Movie - Your Guide to Family and Christmas Movies on TV: 🌼 Hallmark Announces APRIL 2023 Movie Schedule with Spring Into Love Films + an Inspirational DaySpring Easter Movie -- #SpringIntoLove 🌼 SEE DETAILS: Net - "It's a Wonderful Movie"http://www.blogger.com/profile/01680194388277190995noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-65671819606835783922023-05-06T17:35:02.450-04:002023-05-06T17:35:02.450-04:00A PINCH OF PORTUGAL
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This ...A PINCH OF PORTUGAL<br /><br />*May contain spoilers*<br /><br />This is quite an interesting movie from Hallmark.<br /><br />It seems today the go-to theme is either cooking or dating apps - it's cooking here!<br /><br />This movie had great potential in that had it been handled differently the love-triangle between Anna the prep mamager standing in as lead presenter on a cooking show, Russ her cameraman, an Australian and Lucas the local Portuguese market manager could have been a corker.<br /><br />But as it's Hallmark we knew from the credits that Anna and Russ would end up together.<br /><br />In the past Anna had tried to kiss Russ but he made it clear they could only be friends.<br /><br />Now, there was chemistry between the two however to be honest in the first half of the movie my feeling was that there was even more chemistry between Anna and Lucas.<br /><br />In fact at one point I got the feeling that there just might be something between Lucas and Brooklyn another member of the team.<br /><br />The scenery was great and there were some innovative situations such as cooking on the deck of a boat in choppy waters!<br /><br />You could see in Russ' face that he was jealous of the cameraderie between Anna and Lucas.<br /><br />The just over half-way through they completely changed Lucas' character - it turned out that he had been using Anna for publicity to further his ambition to open a new restaurant - which hadn't even been mentioned before.<br /><br />The movie then slipped into regular Hallmark mode - missing head presenter returns unexpectedly, Anna gets fired but with help from Russ and Brooklyn makes a pilot for a new show etc,etc.<br /><br />We get the expected ending but how anaemic was THE kiss?<br /><br />I was happy enough with the ending but had it been played differently I would not have minded had it been Anna with Lucas maybe branching out for a new and exciting life in Portugal.<br /><br />Heater Hemmans as usual played her role well and Luke Mitchell was a different type of Hallmark hero - quite laid back with shaggy shoulder length hair which he often put into a ponytail and his fascinating Aussie accent.<br /><br />I liked him.<br /><br /><br />Overall I enjoyed the movie despite the eventual predictability - Florence's rating 7Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-38521057077110887642023-05-06T13:36:35.345-04:002023-05-06T13:36:35.345-04:00You're welcome! It's nothing compared to ...You're welcome! It's nothing compared to all the work you do--I'm so grateful to have found your website for fun news and, these days, content warnings. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-86840685348423574012023-05-03T13:49:55.360-04:002023-05-03T13:49:55.360-04:00Alicia, Thank you so much for sharing reviews for ...Alicia, Thank you so much for sharing reviews for these three movies! I so appreciate you taking the time to do so. It's especially nice to hear all three films are family-friendly, after all. I know many here will be happy to hear this news and read your reviews.<br /><br />Bless you! NetNet - "It's a Wonderful Movie"https://www.blogger.com/profile/01680194388277190995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-59862728169394703812023-05-03T13:30:49.141-04:002023-05-03T13:30:49.141-04:00"Hearts in the Game" -- family-friendly...."Hearts in the Game" -- family-friendly. I was feeling cautious about this one, but there's nothing I found offensive in the story. As someone who doesn't do social media or follow entertainment news, I know nothing about the personal lives or views of any actors, in case that's a deciding factor for friends here. There were a few eyeroll moments (since when is grief a "mental health problem?"), but overall I enjoyed the movie very much! The acting was top notch, especially Marco, and it was full of believable emotion and sweetness. The reunited-loves type of story usually gets me, so this is one that I'll watch again. 🙂<br /><br />"Pinch of Portugal" -- family-friendly. I thought this movie was perfect for Heather Hemmens! Her romantic interest was a different type for Hallmark, and I really liked them together. The Australian accent never hurts! Between the beautiful setting and a nice story, it's one I'd watch again sometime.<br /><br />"Spring Breakthrough" -- family-friendly. This was filmed close to home, which is always interesting. A one time watch for me, as the mom's character development got a bit tiresome.<br /><br />~AliciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-86664261519109215782023-04-11T12:16:21.539-04:002023-04-11T12:16:21.539-04:00Assuming that they have I'd love to know but I...Assuming that they have I'd love to know but I just wonder could cost be involved? <br /><br />I wrote (e-mail) to GAF asking when they might be resuming new Rom.Coms but haven't received a reply - FlorenceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-49959396661822767982023-04-11T01:20:43.618-04:002023-04-11T01:20:43.618-04:00Does anyone know why GAF and UPtv have stopped acq...Does anyone know why GAF and UPtv have stopped acquiring movies from Reel One Entertainment? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-44193412759331648572023-03-31T10:23:41.713-04:002023-03-31T10:23:41.713-04:00Hallmark movies are becoming predictable and lame....Hallmark movies are becoming predictable and lame. Mystery & Movies are no longer just that and very few and far between. Better to just watch old ones too numerous to mention. And their daytime and evening streaming is reduced to Reba, Monk, Golden Girls with a dose of Diagnosis Murder. Very sad. I used to really look forward to every season if M & M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-31403765442352536822023-02-28T14:41:53.840-05:002023-02-28T14:41:53.840-05:00Florence, Your discoveries are spot on! I have a n...Florence, Your discoveries are spot on! I have a new post with details on each film here:<br /><a href="https://itsawonderfulmovie.blogspot.com/2023/02/uptvs-new-march-2023-tv-movie-premieres.html" rel="nofollow">https://itsawonderfulmovie.blogspot.com/2023/02/uptvs-new-march-2023-tv-movie-premieres.html</a>Net - "It's a Wonderful Movie"https://www.blogger.com/profile/01680194388277190995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-23328535254946889972023-02-28T08:23:39.560-05:002023-02-28T08:23:39.560-05:00Looking forward to The Blessing Bracelet especiall...Looking forward to The Blessing Bracelet especially since it's a Dayspring production. Joyce in Carolinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-2663802475640187382023-02-27T13:43:00.041-05:002023-02-27T13:43:00.041-05:00Florence, Just wanted to let you know - I received...Florence, Just wanted to let you know - I received your comment regarding UP's March programming. Those are the movies I'm seeing too. I'm just waiting for confirmation from my contact at UP to share this news.<br /><br />Net - "It's a Wonderful Movie"https://www.blogger.com/profile/01680194388277190995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-91698953305567378942023-02-26T22:25:42.479-05:002023-02-26T22:25:42.479-05:00A Nashville Legacy is family friendly about when N...A Nashville Legacy is family friendly about when Naima meets Damian after she moves to Nashville to uncover secrets about undiscovered music group, they begin sharing their love for music & their desire to leave their respective marks on the world Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-39139700959165332292023-02-26T11:40:48.472-05:002023-02-26T11:40:48.472-05:00Searching around but no guarantee this is right UP...Searching around but no guarantee this is right UPtv is showing the following:<br /><br />05 March - Somethings Brewing - on their site so looks right<br /><br />19 March - God Bless The Broken Road - an Inspirational movie<br /><br />26 March - The Confession which is described as "A Musical Special" about an Amish girl.<br /><br />But there is no mention 0f 12 March - Florence<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-22393489360390965662023-02-26T05:22:49.301-05:002023-02-26T05:22:49.301-05:00English Estate is family friendly about Nora Cartw...English Estate is family friendly about Nora Cartwright is a promising architect who inherits a mansion called; “Willowvale Mqnor that she plans to sell to start her own business. Right away, she encounters a big problem with the accountant of late Great Uncle named Edmund, Jamie, who makes her reconsider her desires & priorities Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-4686690349304259482023-02-26T04:37:11.044-05:002023-02-26T04:37:11.044-05:00Spencer Locke & Christian Oliver are look fami...Spencer Locke & Christian Oliver are look familiar to me. <br /><br />Spencer Locke - Big Time Rush as<br /> Jennifer 2, CSI franchise, NCIS, & Phil of the Future<br /><br />Christian Oliver - Babysitter Club the movie, Eat Your Heart Out,, & Saved by the Bell: The New Class Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-48818012778773460862023-02-26T02:37:55.178-05:002023-02-26T02:37:55.178-05:00Maxwell Caulfield & Juliet Mills are real life...Maxwell Caulfield & Juliet Mills are real life Spouses Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-89537750258099066222023-02-26T01:50:11.133-05:002023-02-26T01:50:11.133-05:00Made for Each Other is family friendly about a scu...Made for Each Other is family friendly about a sculptor named Rachel uses magic to mold her ideal man named Clay until reality, but soon begins to fall for a human friend named David while embracing the flaws that make love perfectly imperfect Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-23631858182675514502023-02-25T18:27:32.967-05:002023-02-25T18:27:32.967-05:00These all sound wonderful.These all sound wonderful.dstoutholcombhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09715837468307132294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-26539398656033917532023-02-25T16:29:26.180-05:002023-02-25T16:29:26.180-05:00GAFAM could add more movies to watch in March &...GAFAM could add more movies to watch in March & beyond <br /><br />Where’s the rest of the movies movies for GAFAM? <br /><br />1 movie in Match but could’ve more movies each years every months Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-10241568885597263842023-02-25T15:25:06.450-05:002023-02-25T15:25:06.450-05:00Was thinking the same thing. Why haven't UP or...Was thinking the same thing. Why haven't UP or GAF announced their March movies? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-47743399331228459182023-02-25T12:52:13.702-05:002023-02-25T12:52:13.702-05:00Which Spring Movies are you looking forward seeing...Which Spring Movies are you looking forward seeing in April?Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453000265729766736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-30589328668644002402023-02-25T02:55:16.437-05:002023-02-25T02:55:16.437-05:00A mixed bunch here.
The HMM movies are out for me...A mixed bunch here.<br /><br />The HMM movies are out for me - both about single parents.<br /><br />I'm hopeful for The Professional Bridesmaid, I love Chandler Massey and the plot looks great but after the amazing Next Stop Christmas he has been given poor roles and his Christmas movie wasn't worthy of his talent - here's hoping.<br /><br />The Spin Cycle should be good - I love it when ex-school sweethearts meet up again.<br /><br />The other three on the main channel look to be interesting plots with good actors.<br /><br />But what's going on here?<br /><br />Hallmark is annoujncing its April line-up while GAF and UP haven't even officially given out there March schedule. - Florence<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-81274637043142170422023-02-24T22:53:18.308-05:002023-02-24T22:53:18.308-05:00Which April movies on Hallmark Movies and Mysterie...Which April movies on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries and Hallmark Channel are you looking forward seeing?Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453000265729766736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-372127394400011072023-02-24T21:28:25.330-05:002023-02-24T21:28:25.330-05:00Theres 6 Spring Into Love movies including Tyler H...Theres 6 Spring Into Love movies including Tyler Hynes spring movie A Picture Of Her and then two premiering on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. So 6 spring ones and 2 extras. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-57763508061026569372023-02-24T21:24:47.395-05:002023-02-24T21:24:47.395-05:00Only here that strikes out to me is The Blessing B...Only here that strikes out to me is The Blessing Bracelot, and that's only because DaySpring is attached to it. -MariaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945596937015597963.post-16373990260613774242023-02-24T21:19:42.287-05:002023-02-24T21:19:42.287-05:00Jocelyn Hudon and Jake Manley are real life sweeth...Jocelyn Hudon and Jake Manley are real life sweetheartAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com