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As we transition this weekend from September to October... both Great American Family and the Hallmark Channel will offer new Fall-themed movies, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will have a new mystery to solve, INSP brings viewers the TV premiere of their Western drama, and UPtv returns Sunday nights with new movie premieres!

See details on these new movies, plus episode 10 of When Calls the Heart, this weekend...


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Friday, September 29, 2023:

Are you game for a new mystery? ...

Mystery Island

Storyline: London Police psychiatrist Dr. Emilia Priestly (Elizabeth Henstridge) needs to take a relaxing break from her stressful job, so her wealthy friend, Baroness Jane Alcott (Kezia Burrows, “Crash”), invites her to Mystery Island, an immersive murder-mystery-themed resort hosting a special retreat for the original investors. As the mystery game begins, tragedy strikes: John Murtaugh (Robert Getman), the resort’s reclusive founder, is murdered. The visitors are confined to the island as local detective Jason Trent (Charlie Weber) investigates the case. Once Emilia proves her innocence, she makes use of her special skills to help Jason find the murderer. The lines between game and reality are blurred as they unravel the web of romance, revenge, and betrayal behind the resort, its guests, and its elusive founder.

Mystery Island

Premieres Friday, September 29, 2023

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

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Saturday, September 30, 2023:

Great American Family's new Autumn movie premiere is ripe for the picking...

A Harvest Homecoming

Storyline: In A Harvest Homecoming teacher Drew Granger (Trevor Donovan) accepts a temporary substitute job in his old hometown of Chestnut Hollow, Texas, where he meets Aiden, the proverbial new kid at school, desperate for a caring friend. While he would rather have taken a job anywhere else, Drew reconsiders Chestnut Hollow when he meets Lainie Abbott (Jessica Lowndes), the new manager of his parents' massive apple orchard and cider mill business, and more importantly, Aiden's mom.

A Harvest Homecoming

Premieres Saturday, September 30, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

If you love either Jessica Lowndes or Trevor Donovan's fashions in "A Harvest Homecoming," you can find them on my Sister's blog, It's a Wonderful Lifestyle.

Both Jessica and Trevor wear such colorful, cheerful clothing throughout the film that are ideal for various Fall-themed occasions and events. My sweet Sister, Nea, has an incredible eye for fashion and detail; therefore, she did an amazing job tracking down some of Jessica Lowndes' and Trevor Donovan's best fashion pieces from the movie, and you'll find some extra Fall clothing you are sure to love!

Take a look at the fashion from "A Harvest Homecoming" -*here*!



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Saturday, September 30, 2023:

A new romantic-comedy is cooking up in Hallmark Channel's...

A Very Venice Romance

Storyline: Amy (Leonidas) is a New York City executive working for Blossom, a wellness company that has been trying to launch deliverable meal prep kits. She needs to find a chef to help guide the venture and tries to woo Marcello Barone (Di Lapio), an Italian chef. When Amy contacts him, he turns her down -- Marcello got burned in the past by the New York restaurant scene and is now enjoying running a cooking school in Venice. To try and persuade him, Amy enrolls in his cooking school, which is located in a stunning Venetian palazzo. While there, Marcello introduces Amy to the slow-paced pleasures of Italy and shows her how the kits can be healthy by using fresh ingredients. But when the cooking course is over, and Amy fails to lure Marcello back to New York, will she go back or stay in Venice?

A Very Venice Romance

Premieres Saturday, September 30, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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Sunday, October 1, 2023:

Follow the trail... to the INSP premiere of...

The Warrant: Breaker’s Law

Storyline: In THE WARRANT: BREAKER’S LAW, U.S. Marshal John Breaker and his trusted deputy, Bugle, escort a wanted outlaw West for his day in court. When they come across a town defending their hard-earned gold from a ruthless gang, they must decide what human price is too high for doing the right thing.

The Warrant: Breaker’s Law

Premieres Sunday, October 1, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on INSP

*Read my review of The Warrant: Breaker’s Law - *here* (Please note: I do not recommend this movie for young viewers due to Western-style gun violence. However, if you are interested in the Old West and history, you will surely enjoy this fast-action film.)

The Warrant: Breaker’s Law was released on DVD on May 30, 2023, and is available at Amazon and Walmart. 

The Warrant: Breaker’s Law can also be streamed on Prime Video.




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Sunday, October 1, 2023:

Saddle up for the UPtv premiere of...

Adeline

Storyline: A small Midwestern community becomes the epicenter for miracles when a mysterious woman brings a healing horse to town.

Adeline

Premieres Sunday, October 1, 2023

at 8pm/7c. on UPtv

Note: UPtv's movie will premiere at 8pm/7c. This is an hour later than their usual movie premiere time slot.



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Sunday, October 1, 2023:

You're invited to the Hope Valley ball...

When Calls the Heart

Season 10 - Episode 10

Storyline: The town prepares for the Governor’s black-tie ball. While still reeling from the true intentions of Union City Holdings, Lucas decides to try to sway the Governor to their side.

When Calls the Heart Season 10 - Episode 10

Premieres Sunday, October 1, 2023

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

*See more details and images for When Calls the Heart - *here*!



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Programming Notes:

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries:

Saturday:
Garage Sale Mysteries Marathon
Sunday:
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries Marathon
Mystery Island - Encore 7pm/6c.


Hallmark Drama:

Sunday:
The Waltons Reunion Movies Marathon


UPtv:

Movies return all day on Sundays...

Sunday:
Love Finds You in Sugarcreek - 9am/8c.
Love Finds You in Charm - 11am/10c.
Love on the Road - 1pm/12c.
Love Finds You in Valentine - 3pm/2c.
Plus One at an Amish Wedding - 5pm/4c.
Heartland (new episode) - 7pm/6c.
Adeline (movie premiere) - 8pm/7c.




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I hope you all enjoy the new movies this weekend!

I'm very much looking forward to seeing the new Great American Family movie, A Harvest Homecoming, starring Jessica Lowndes and Trevor Donovan. It seems we've been waiting so long for this movie premiere, and it's finally here! I think it will be inspiring to see how Trevor's role as a teacher will be incorporated with his real-life anti-bullying initiative, Team Upstanders. Plus, I love that some of this movie takes place in a real apple orchard. With its country setting, Trevor's plaid flannel shirts, and rustic-colored leaves, this movie is sure to have that cozy Fall feeling!

I'll also be eager to tune in to When Calls the Heart Sunday night to see the ball the Hope Valley community has organized during the Governor's short visit. What turn of events will come next for the town and the water supply? Will Elizabeth reveal more of what's in her heart to Rosemary? Hopefully, some of these questions will be answered in episode 10. (Only 2 more episodes to go this season after this!)

Have a Wonderful, 

Blessed Weekend, Everyone!

Net

☀️ SHINING HIS LIGHT: ☀️

"Peacemakers who sow in peace 

reap a harvest of righteousness."

~James 3:18

My favorite Trevor Donovan and Jessica Lowndes movies available on DVD and Prime Video... (click on your favorites for more details.)

UPtv's OCTOBER 2023 TV Movie Schedule 🐎 SEE HERE:

Get roped into the New Movies coming to UPtv on Sunday nights this October...

Movie: Adeline

Airing: October 1, 2023

Starring: David Chokachi, Erin Bethea, Jane Mowder, and John Schneider

Storyline: A small Midwestern community becomes the epicenter for miracles when a mysterious woman brings a healing horse to town.

Movie Review:

🐎 Adeline – This movie is family-friendly for ages 12 and up – due to the story of a teenage girl, a pyromaniac who grew up in foster homes and likes to start fires randomly. There’s also a violent tornado that sweeps through a farm and may be scary for young viewers. As for the horse, I didn’t like the references that referred to him as a healing horse, but I do believe equine therapy can be beneficial to those who are afflicted with various diseases, as well as emotional and physical conditions. The storylines of the young foster girl and a young boy with autism were the most interesting parts of the movie for me. It was nice to see Erin Bethea (Fireproof, The Redemption of Henry Myers) and John Schneider (The Dukes of Hazzard, Christmas in Tune) in this movie. ~Net



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Sweet as Maple Syrup

Airing: October 8, 2023

Note: This movie previously premiered on BYUtv on December 23, 2021. This will be it's first time airing on UPtv.

Starring: Brooke Nevin and Carlo Marks

Storyline: When Rachelle's family maple orchard starts to decline, she enlists the help of Derek, a professor of arboriculture, to heal the orchard in time for the annual maple syrup festival.

Movie Reviews:

🍁 "Just watched it and I have to say it was a fun one. Family friendly and the chemistry was great. Hope this helps!" ~Heidi Joy

🍁 "SWEET AS MAPLE SYRUP "Food" related themes seem to be very popular at the moment and there have even been a couple of other movies with Maple Syrup centre stage. This is another winning showcase from Incendo (it is, of course, family-friendly). A very large part if this is due to the lead actors Brooke Nevin (I wonder why Hallmark have never taken her up?) and Carlo Marks - Rachelle and Derek. Both were excellent in their parts and there was wonderful chemistry between them. Although Derek was a professor and bookish there was nothing boring about him. You had a good idea how the plot would work out but their on-screen presence kept things refreshingly interesting. It was nice to see how romance developed between them from the initial antagonism to the gradual warming and eventually deeper feelings. There was a nice comedy line as Rachelle tried to avoid the match-making tactics of a local doyenne. I also liked Rachelle's brother who was a partner in the business. Knowing how these Rom.Coms usually go I was actually surprised that they didn't introduce a love interest for him - I was actually fully expecting something to develop between him and Rachelle's best friend - although there was a little twist on this at the end. Overall this a delightful, heartwarming movie which I think would appeal to most members here." Forence's rating - 8.

🍁 "Sweet as Maple S ok but very predictable." ~JoCo

🍁 I can't wait to re-watch "Sweet as Maple Syrup" again this weekend. As I stated in an earlier post, that movie is one of my all time favorites. Everything about it is endearing. ~Joan

🍁 Sweet as Maple Syrup was the relaxing break I really needed 😅. -Maria




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The Cowboy and the Movie Star

Airing: October 15, 2023

Starring: Mackenzie Porter and Toby Levins

Storyline: When city girl and actress, Isabella, lands a dream role as a rancher, the studio sends her to live on a ranch to learn the ropes but she soon discovers the rancher, Hunter, is too busy trying to save his ranch from ruin to help make her dreams come true. Can Isabella find a way to help save the ranch and her starring role?

Movie Reviews:

🐎 I watched The Cowboy and the Movie Star and enjoyed it, but it is a one time watch for me. ~kitkat

🐎 The Cowboy and the Movie Star was so sweet! -Maria



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Country Hearts

Airing: October 22, 2023

Starring: Lanie McAuley, Chris Jericho, and Michelle Nolden

Storyline: The daughters of country music and rock & roll royalty find themselves at a crossroads, torn between following their dreams of performing or helping their father run their up-and-coming horse breeding business. Between old flames, new love, best friends and family - they'll all need the strength of each other to face the next steps.

Movie Reviews:

🐎 I watched Country Hearts on Uptv and enjoyed it. The movie is about a family of musicians who also own a horse breeding farm. Pro wrestler Chris Jericho did a great job of playing the father of a sister duo that must decide to either pursue a music career in Nashville or stay and help with the horse farm. The movie has some good music and a nice Faith element as well. The sequel Country Hearts Christmas premieres next month but I recommend watching this movie first. ~Katie

🐎 I was not familiar with the Country Hearts cast on UPTV when I watched this movie. I enjoyed it more than I thought. There was a lot of faith references which I found refreshing. I agree with Katie's recommendation to watch this movie before watching the Christmas movie in November. I could see this becoming a TV series. – Maire

🐎 However, on a positive note: my feelings about the movie "Country Hearts" were different. The movie started off a bit slow for me and I thought they were a few too many storylines. But, after a little bit I decided the movie was worth my time and finished watching it. The songs were wonderful. Lanie has lovely voice. It brought me joy hearing all of the references to faith and God and believing in a higher power. The importance of family was great to witness. All in all, I loved this movie and I am looking forward to watching the Christmas movie in November. :-) ~Joan

🐎 Country Hearts is fantastic!!! Can't wait for the sequel! -Maria



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Love at the Lodge

Airing: October 29, 2023

Starring: Megan Elizabeth Barker and Marc Herrmann

Storyline: Emma, an uptight lawyer, plans the perfect retreat in hopes of making partner. But as Emma and the retreat center's manager, Liam, get to know each other better, Emma starts to learn the value of cutting loose.

Movie Reviews:

🍁 Absolutely loved Love at the Lodge! –Maria



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Hopefully, you'll enjoy these movies on UPtv.

Please know I haven't screened all of the new movies listed above. I have seen Sweet as Maple Syrup and thought it was a delightful romantic comedy. If you'd like to post a review for any of the movies above, please share in the comments below.

Happy movie-watching, everyone!

Net