⏰ Spring Forward This Weekend With This Movie "Watch" List! ⏰

Are YOU READY to SPRING FORWARD??? 'Tis the season for longer days and later sunsets.

As we change our clocks this weekend, I have a Special Movie "Watch" List for you! (Get the pun? Watch. Time. Springing Forward.)

Even though there is only ONE NEW MOVIE PREMIERE on the guide this weekend, there are still plenty of fantastic movie classics to see, including an Easter movie, Christmas films, romantic comedies, etc.!

See ALL of the movie suggestions below...


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Sunday, March 10, 2024:

UPtv's NEW Movie Premiere...

A Royal Makeover

When all-American Ramone discovers he is the heir to the European Kingdom of San Pablo, he is daunted by the prospect of becoming king. To prepare him for his royal duties, King Felipe hires royal expert Angelica to show Ramone the ropes on how a king is expected to behave for the coronation ceremony. Through lessons in history, etiquette, fine dining and even Spanish, Angelica transforms Ramone into the king he is destined to be. And maybe he found his queen in the process.

A Royal Makeover

Premieres Sunday, March 10, 2024

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

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Weekend Movie "Watch" List:
(This is a highlight of some of the best movies airing on TV this weekend.)

Great American Family:

Friday:
Romantic Rewrite, One Perfect Match, Christmas on Windmill Way

Saturday:
Murder, She Wrote marathon

Sunday:
Columbo marathon

Hallmark Channel:

Friday:
The Blessing Bracelet, The Christmas Note, A Veteran's Christmas, Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas

Saturday:
Harvest Love, Winter Castle, My Secret Valentine, Come Fly With Me, Summer Villa, and more...

Sunday:
Love and Sunshine, Love on the Right Course, Love, Romance, and Chocolate, Come Fly With Me, and more...

Hallmark Mystery:

Friday:
Picture Perfect Mysteries marathon

Saturday:
Mystery 101 marathon

Sunday:
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries marathon




UPtv:

Sunday:
Same Time Next Week, Brimming with Love, Late Bloomer, A Royal Makeover (Premiere), Tomboy, and Baked with a Kiss


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I hope you all have a wonderful, sunny (almost) Spring weekend as we *Spring Forward*! I'm hoping to catch some of the great movie encores airing this weekend, including: The Blessing Bracelet, A Veteran's Christmas, One Perfect Match, Christmas on Windmill Way, Love, Romance, and Chocolate, Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas, and more! Okay, I know I won't possibly be able to squeeze all of those in, but my DVR will be extra busy!

I also want to say a very special thank you to Great American Family for the thoughtful County Rescue goody bag I received this week. I'm looking forward to another exciting show coming up on Monday with Episode #3! (And I hope all of you who have Great American Pure Flix enjoy watching the new episode early today!) For me, the best part of County Rescue is the faith side to the story, as each character attempts to fulfill their life calling by striving to positively impact those around them.

Please note: I haven't pre-screened the new movie listed above. If you'd like to post a review on whether this film is family-friendly, please share in the comments below.

Blessings on your Weekend,

Net

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☀️ SHINING HIS LIGHT: ☀️

*Spring Forward in Your Faith*

🌼 UPtv's March 2024 Movie Premieres will 'Bring the Spring' 🌼

UPtv will *Bring the Spring* this March with new Romantic-Comedy Premieres...

Stay tuned for news on their Easter weekend programming, which is the last weekend in March.

UPtv MARCH 2024 PREMIERE TITLES

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THE SINGLE’S GUIDEBOOK

SUNDAY, MARCH 3 AT 7:00PM ET

Molly, a talented, scrupulous content creator, gets a surprise assignment to chronicle her newfound singlehood. But when she’s paired with Jackson-her polar opposite-will she learn to stand on her own two feet, or will love get in the way?

Movie Reviews:

🌼 I've only seen The Single's Guidebook which I think was on Paramount +.

It's a good while ago but I can't remember anything unsavoury in it although don't take that as gospel.

It hasn't received very good reviews but I didn't think it was that bad - I quite like the two leads together although the connection wasn't there at times.

The lighting was quite dark and being ROE the background music was unnecessarily intrusive at times.

Nothing groundbreaking but fair enough for a one-time watch. ~Florence's rating 6

🌼 The Single's Guidebook is so delightful! –Maria



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A ROYAL MAKEOVER

SUNDAY, MARCH 10 AT 7:00PM ET

When all-American Ramone discovers he is the heir to the European Kingdom of San Pablo, he is daunted by the prospect of becoming king. To prepare him for his royal duties, King Felipe hires royal expert Angelica to show Ramone the ropes on how a king is expected to behave for the coronation ceremony. Through lessons in history, etiquette, fine dining and even Spanish, Angelica transforms Ramone into the king he is destined to be. And maybe he found his queen in the process.


MOVIE REVIEW:

🌼 A Royal Makeover is so amazing!! (just ignore Angelica's grandma, who likes tarrot cards and reading tea leaves). -Maria

🌼 A Royal Makeover

I've seen some poor ROE movies but this takes the biscuit.

I do say you have to suspend reality when watching Rom.Coms sometime but this is utter bunkum.

Preposterous story line, a surly goofball of a hero, poor acting - you name it.

Florence's rating 1 - a complete waste of time



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SWEETLY SALTED

SUNDAY, MARCH 17 AT 7:00PM ET

Alison remains notoriously anonymous when critiquing restaurants. But when she accidentally goes viral for trashing a new restaurant, her editor insists she make amends by going undercover as a prep cook for the chef she maligned.


MOVIE REVIEWS:

🌼 Sweetly Salted

MAY CONTAIN MILD SPOILERS

A superior ROE movie.

Quite surprised to see Lainie McAuley here I usually associate her in movies with a musical theme.

The plot is a bit far-fetched - it's daft that someone would employ someone with apparently no experience to be a sous-chef but the acting is above par and and the chemistry between the two leads is excellent.

The scenes in the restaurant kitchen are realistic and fun and overall it's an entertaining yarn even if movies with a food theme are too prevalent now.

🌼 Well worth a watch though. ~ Florence's rating 7

🌼 My husband and I enjoyed "Sweetly Salted" but the same can't be said for "Crimes of Fashion"! Seriously the story line was absurd. Yes, Brooke's career choice is actually a real job and yes I looked it up because I thought there was no way it was real. Anyway, we thought the movie was absolutely atrocious. I was extremely disappointed. We ended up turning the movie off early so I am glad we missed the rat scene. EW! ~Joan

🌼 Sweetly Salted was pretty good. -Maria



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Dennis Quaid's Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners

Gaither Gospel Series - Musical Special

Streaming, Mp3, and Audio CD options available at Amazon

Details via Gaither Music: Emmy® Award and two-time Golden Globe® nominee Dennis Quaid has been playing music since his grandfather bought him his first guitar. A touring musician with countless miles of performances, he delivers his debut Gospel recording, Fallen, A Gospel Record for Sinners. Combining soul-stirring renditions of seven hymns and classics with five original songs, the actor/singer/songwriter delivers honest, inspiring lyrics sung with unmistakable tones that reflect heartfelt gratitude and eternal hope.

Dennis Quaid's Fallen:

A Gospel Record for Sinners

Airs Friday, March 29, 2024

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

(One-Hour Special)

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image via: Vortex Productions

Writing a Love Song

SUNDAY, MARCH 31 AT 7:00PM ET

Starring Nina Kiri, Connor McMahon, Britt McRae, Lauren Howe, Kent Sheridan

Aspiring music producer Chloe Brandon puts her career on the line by promising a hit song to the record label from Dustin Miller, a once-successful country musician with writer's block, while keeping it all a secret from her boss. Can a blossoming romance inspire the hit love song they both need?

Movie Reviews:

🌼 Writing a Love Song is FANTASTIC!! –Maria

🌼 UPtv’s “Writing a Love Song” is family-friendly and packed with lots of traditional country music and a talented cast. The chemistry between Nina Kiri (who plays an aspiring music producer) and Connor McMahon (who plays a fading country music star) is outstanding, and the story has just enough twists and turns to keep it moving and interesting. The singing of Brit MacRae is the icing on the cake – this film was so good! ~MPT

🌼 I'm not usually a huge fan of UPTv movies but I recently watched Writing a Love Song and thought it was excellent. Definitely a keeper, for me. ~~Jane

🌼 Writing a Love Song - I thought this movie was lighthearted, refreshing, and sweet. There was at least one OMG, but other than that, family-friendly. We really enjoyed all of the guitar playing and singing. The country setting was also beautiful throughout the film; in fact, all of the characters seemed authentic and really down-to-earth. Hope to see more like this on UPtv. ~Net



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Please share your thoughts on the movies above, and if you've seen one (or more!), I would love to hear your review, too.

These are the movies confirmed for UPtv in March, thus far. Please be sure to check back for possible changes and additions to the schedule, including Easter weekend.

Blessings,

Net