Welcome the First Weekend of October with TWO New Movies! SEE HERE:

Happy October, everyone! A new month and weekend is upon us. I hope the autumn weather is pleasant in your area. We've been having a week of above-average temps, so it's been sunny and beautiful!

See the new movies airing this weekend below, plus details on the new Chesapeake Shores and two new Hallmark DVD releases!


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Saturday, OCTOBER 2, 2021:

Fall Harvest continues with...

Love Strikes Twice

Storyline: Maggie (Katie Findlay) and Josh (Wyatt Nash) are an out-of-sync married couple. Maggie wishes for a do-over and wakes up 15 years earlier. Will she choose Josh again or is an ex-boyfriend her happily ever after?

Love Strikes Twice premieres

Saturday, OCTOBER 2, 2021

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, OCTOBER 3, 2021:

Chesapeake Shores

Episode 8 - “Where or When?”:

Abby is preoccupied when Evan whisks her away on a business trip and has something important to tell her. Bree learns about Luke’s past from an unlikely source. As Sarah makes a decision about whether or not to accept her job promotion, she and Kevin contemplate sharing some news with the rest of the family. When an anonymous person leaves a negative review for the B&B, Jess and David try to figure out who would have written it. Megan’s work on the exhibit reconnects her with an art critic friend from New York, who brings out a side of her that Mick has never seen. After receiving a mysterious package from an old friend of his own, Mick ventures on a trip that could be more trouble than he expects.

Chesapeake Shores airs

Sunday, OCTOBER 3, 2021

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, OCTOBER 3, 2021:

Sam Page stars in the Hallmark Drama...

One Summer

Storyline: Jack takes his son and daughter to his late wife's beachside hometown hoping to heal and become closer. The summer brings visions of the past that could forge a new path forward.

One Summer premieres

Sunday, OCTOBER 3, 2021

at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

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Two of the latest Hallmark movies new on DVD at Amazon...

Roadhouse Romance

starring Lauren Alaina and Tyler Hynes

Project Christmas Wish

Amanda Schull and Travis Van Winkle

*This movie stars Amanda Schull, 

who is also starring in Hallmark's Sunday night movie premiere, One Summer!

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Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! I'm not sure if either of these new movies are overly appealing to me. I like the actors, but the stories aren't grabbing me, so far. Is it just me? Love Strikes Twice is a do-over type movie and those can be okay, sometimes, and other times not, and One Summer looks kind of sad, but it might be heartwarming, as well. We'll see. Perhaps one or both will surprise me.

What do you think of the new movies? Share in comments below.

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.

Blessings to you all, Net

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"God has made everything beautiful for it's own time."

~Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NLT)

UPtv OCTOBER 2021 TV Movie Premieres! 🌞 SEE HERE:

Look for the Premiere of "Love at Sky Gardens," "Calling for Love," "Overcomer," and "Eat, Drink, & Be Married" on UPtv in October!

See details below...

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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

Taylor Cole to star in Hallmark Channel Fall Harvest movie...

Taylor Cole - image: Hallmark Crown Media

Great news, movie friends! Hallmark has added even more movies to their Fall Harvest lineup, which will run September through October! Taylor Cole ("Unlocking Christmas") will star alongside actor, William Levy, in "South Beach Love," which according to Hallmark is... "a story about rival quinceañeras, glorious Cuban cooking, friendship, family ties – and romance."

Taylor previously starred in the Fall Harvest movie, "Falling for You," with actor Tyler Hynes.

See more details on the *2021 Fall Harvest line-up - click here*.

We are one step closer to Christmas!!!

Blessings on your day, Net

UPtv AUGUST 2021 TV Movie Premieres! 🌞 SEE HERE:

Look for these NEW Movie Premieres on UPtv!

Love Stories in Sunflower Valley, starring Erin Cahill and Marcus Rosner, is coming in August and more - see below!

See details on these movies...

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Love Stories in Sunflower Valley

Original Air Date: August 15, 2021

Starring: Erin Cahill and Marcus Rosner

Story-line via UPtv: Kate Francis has been a loyal assistant at a Seattle newspaper for the past five years. When one of her story ideas finally gets accepted, the assignment takes her back to her charming hometown of Sunflower Valley. But unexpectedly, handsome newcomer and longtime writer Drew Hutton is also coming along. They work together and unravel a series of heartwarming love stories about the local town people. As they delve deeper into these tales of life and love, will they find their own?


Reviews:

🌞 "I saw this on YouTube. It was ok. Lovely area they filmed it at though!" ~Misty

🌞 "I'm not a big Erin Cahill fan but I think most here should enjoy this. I won't say anything in advance but can confirm that it is family friendly." ~Florence

🌞 "I thought this movie was very sweet and family friendly. It made me want to visit Sunflower Valley and have a picnic and take a bicycle ride. Erin Cahill's character Kate is assisting Drew Hutton (Marcus Rosner) with his story on Olivia, a romantic matchmaker, who brought together numerous couples in Sunflower Valley. Drew is not necessarily a skeptic when it comes to love, be he fears falling in love and losing that love, as his father did. Kate, on the other hand, is overly optimistic when it comes to matters of the heart and may end up convincing Drew, as well. Kate's parents are a fun addition to the story, as well as all the couples they interview for the Love Stories in Sunflower Valley article. This is an easy-going, lighthearted story in a lovely country setting." ~Net

🌞 "I really enjoyed UPtv's "Love Stories in Sunflower Valley" It was a very sweet movie. I really liked Erin Cahill and Marcus Rosner. The lead characters helped each other grow as a person and of course they fell in love." ~Namegirl

🌞 "I just watched Love Stories in Sunflower Valley last week. I would highly recommend it. Loved everything about it, Drew's politeness to Kate's sweet parents, all the couples telling their stories of how Olivia matched them, the kindness Drew shows to Kate at the mid-end, and of course the many, many sunflowers EVERYWHERE in the small town. I really enjoyed it. Loved Erin and Marcus together. Planning to watch the Unveiled movie tonight with my mom. Looking forward to it. ❤🌺" ~Abigail

🌞 "Love Stories in Sunflower Valley is very sweet!" -Maria

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Love Upstream

Original Air Date: August 22, 2021

Starring: Kimberly-Sue Murray and Steve Lund

Story-line via UPtv: Best selling author Charlotte Meyers, the epitome of a sophisticated Chicago city girl finds herself spending a month in the wilderness of Minnesota to research and write her new book “The City Girl’s Guide to Wilderness Survival.” Her personal wilderness guide is ROB – a handsome, down-to-earth, guy who doesn’t expect Charlotte to do very well in his neck of the woods. However, before long, they realize they have far more in common than not – and soon find themselves falling in love.

Review:

🌞 "I really enjoyed Love Upstream with Steve Lund. If it is released on DVD I'll probably buy it." ~Namegirl

🌞 "This is a lighthearted rom-com, loved the concept of the city girl trying to make it in the wilderness. I really enjoyed the comedy parts; I only wish there had been more. The movie is family-friendly, but I want to caution there were 2 uses of the phrase "Oh My G--." ~Net

🌞 "I really enjoyed UPtv's "Love Upstream" with Steve Lund in a little more dramatic role." ~Namegirl

🌞 "I really enjoyed Love Upstream! I was laughing to myself quite a few times haha!" ~Anonymous

🌞 "Love Upstream My one line description would be "This could have been a good movie BUT...." Having seen a number of good reviews including the correspondents here and being a card-carrying member of the Steve Lund fan club! I was expecting really good things of this. First I agree with most of what has been said here. I thought the movie was well scripted and the plot of the city girl trying to make out in the wilderness was solid and appealing although I was expecting much more of the story to be set in the wilds of Minnesota - just as much time if not more actually took place in Chicago. I think they missed a chance to spend a bit more time outdoors making more of the scenery. There were cetainly some fine comedic moments throughout especially at the beginning when the resort's owner played by Nadine Whiteman Roden put the client who had fallen into the lake through her own fault but who was trying to claim negligence on the camp's part and avoid paying, in her place. Nadine and her husband were an inter-racial marriage which has now almost become obligatory in any movie! Generally the acting of the secondary characters especially Rob's brother was very good. And now the BUT......... I just couldn't relate to Charlotte the lead female played by Kimberley-Sue Murray an author whose failed realtionship caused the withdrawal of her latest book forcing her to look at new angles from which to write. I must be missing something for unlike almost everyone else I don't think she and Steve Lund made a good pairing and I didn't feel the chemistry between them. Obviously although meant to be her character she started out as arrogant and self-absorbed expecting the world to revolve around her and it struck a wrong note with me. The scene in which she and Rob met when they got stuck in an elevator and she threw a wobbler just had my teeth on edge. Of course as expected her character changed but it just didn't seem real , almost forced and I felt the part was over-acted. With a different actress in the lead role I feel this could have been a highly enjoyable movie. A dificult one for me to rate as there was much I enjoyed about it but I go for a 6" - Florence

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Love's Match

Original Air Date: August 29, 2021

Starring: Megan Hutchings and Robin Dunne

Story-line via UPtv: Smart and beautiful matchmaker Leah Price is the owner of dating website Soul match. But when one of her clients still doesn’t find love, Leah reluctantly agrees to allow devilishly handsome rival matchmaker Peter Beckett, whose specialty is arranging romantic meet-cutes, to help her. During the challenge to see whose technique rules, they find something they weren’t expecting… a perfect match for themselves!


Reviews:

🌞 "Love's Match was not a match for me. It was ok, but I am not a big fan of 'competing matchmakers' movies. Only one I liked was Midnight Kiss with that theme. How their dispute was just fixed within a commercial break made no sense either." ~Misty

🌞 "Love's Match All you can do is watch a movie and give your personal opinion on it and I'm afraid in the case of Love's Match I find it very hard to say anything positive apart from the good news that it is family friendly. Plots surrounding Daing Apps seem to be becoming very popular. The first twenty minutes or so as they set the scene were okay but it was rather fraught and seemed unrealistic to me. It became pretty obvious that Peter (the hero) had a hidden agenda and it became easy to guess what that was. The heroine Leah was pleasant enough but for me there was zero chemistry between the pair and the pace was pretty slow - in fact Leah's brother's romance although it was only a minor part of the movie looked more interesting. They had a few madcap situations which I assume were meant to be funny but which were just ludicrous. To be honest the acting was pretty mediocre all round and it became so dull that it really was a stuggle to make it through to the end which was rushed and stretched incredulity. I'm sure there'll be those out there who will like this but for me this was one of this year's poorest movies to date." ~ Florence's rating 3 - for the beginning and Leah's brother!

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I think "Love Stories in Sunflower Valley" sounds and looks cute from the poster & info we've been given - thus far. Erin Cahill (A Timeless Christmas) and Marcus Rosner (Love on Harbor Island) are both familiar faces, so I think it will be fun to see these two paired up for this country story. UPDATE: I did enjoy this movie - see my review and others above!


Are you looking forward to watching these movies on UPtv?

Please Note: I have not pre-screened all of these movies. If you would like to post a review on whether these movies are family-friendly, please share in comments. Some movies previously aired in Canada on the W Network.

Blessings on your day! Net

Erin Cahill movies on DVD:

Hallmark's *Christmas in July* is Here in June!

June 25th marks 6 months until Christmas Day! What a wonderful way to honor this day - with the start of Christmas in July on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries!

On Thursday, catch "Project Christmas Wish" on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Then, starting Friday, June 25th, Christmas movies will air around-the-clock beginning with "Christmas in Angel Falls" at 6am/5c.

Christmas highlights airing on Friday include... 

"Christmas in Angel Falls"

"Holiday for Heroes"

"A Homecoming for the Holidays" 

"A Little Christmas Charm" 

"Cranberry Christmas"

"Meet Me At Christmas" 

"A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas" 

and more!

Plus, "Write Before Christmas," with special clips of "It's a Wonderful Life," airs on the Hallmark Channel Friday night!

Oh my goodness, I just love that we are getting Christmas 24/7 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries for these two weeks! It's a little taste of the holiday season - the most wonderful time of the year!

See the CHRISTMAS MOVIE SCHEDULE - *HERE*!

Joyous Christmas Blessings to You All 

and To All a Good Day and Night! Net

My Christmas DVD Movie Picks:
(click below for details)