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Happy Weekend, Friends! Are you ready to *take a shot* at the new movie premieres?

This Saturday night, Great American Family premieres their third film from the Great American Pure Flix library, Nothing is Impossible. This is an ideal movie for those who enjoy faith-based movies and basketball. I've seen this family-friendly film, and if you like, you can read my review below.

The Hallmark Channel will premiere its third Summer Nights movie, A Costa Rican Wedding, on Saturday night. This looks like a fun tropical adventure starring two well-known Hallmark actors; however, before watching, please be sure to read Maria's review below.

Keep scrolling for details on these movies and more...



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Saturday, August 17, 2024:

Nothing is Impossible

Storyline: Scott Beck's life has not gone according to plan. Working as a janitor at the high school where he was once the star of the basketball team, he's dealing with an ailing father, a busted truck, and memories of Ryan, the girl he loved long ago. Opportunity soon arises when Ryan, now the owner of the Knoxville Silver Knights, decides to hold open tryouts. Scott tries to make the impossible happen by not only making the team, but getting back the woman he loves.

Nothing is Impossible

Premieres Saturday, August 17, 2024

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

Movie Review:

🏀 Nothing is Impossible – Great American Pure Flix scores with another inspirational film! This movie delves into reflection, regret, and redemption. If you’ve ever seen a Christian film, like ‘God’s Not Dead,’ then you likely recognize the star of “Nothing is Impossible,” David A.R. White.

In “Nothing is Impossible,” David plays Scott Beck, who is fairly low on life and his future until he realizes he might have a second chance at two of his biggest dreams. Rediscovering his faith in God also plays a pivotal role in Scott overcoming past failures.

If you’ve ever watched the Soap Opera, “Days of Our Lives,” then you may recognize David’s co-star, Nadia Bjorlin (who has played Chloe Lane on and off since 1999).

“Nothing is Impossible” is a sports-themed, faith-based movie that will inspire and challenge its viewers to follow the path God has set before them. You’ll find yourself cheering Scott Beck on as he’s determined to pursue his life’s goals.

My family and I enjoyed this uplifting film and its inspiring message. ~Net



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Saturday, August 17, 2024:

A Costa Rican Wedding

Storyline: A clumsy maid of honor (Fish) gets help from her handsome nemesis (Russell) when things go awry at her best friend’s Costa Rican wedding.

A Costa Rican Wedding

Premieres Saturday, August 17, 2024

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

Movie Review:

☀ A Costa Rican Wedding has a mention of a gay couple. The couple is never shown, but they are confirmed to be in the background. Terribly disappointing. -Maria



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Sunday, August 18, 2024:

Blue Ridge: The Series

Episode 4 - Appalachian Waltz:
A rare day-off for Justin is ruined when a hard-living country band's tour bus breaks down. Justin must manage both the romantic interest of their beautiful violinist and the havoc that their bully of a bodyguard is wreaking all over town.

Blue Ridge: The Series

Premieres Sunday, August 18, 2024

at 9pm/8c on INSP

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Programming Notes:
(Highlighting some of the best classic films airing this weekend)




Great American Family:

Catch classic movies throughout the weekend on Great American Family, such as: Love on the Rise, 10 Steps to Love, Love Can Surprise You, The Abigail Mysteries, Autumn Stables, Mr. Manhattan, and more.





Hallmark Channel:

The Hallmark Channel will also air classic movies on Saturday and Sunday, with a Whisked Away Movie Marathon on Sunday, including these movies: Hearts Down Under, A Safari Romance, Sun, Sand, & Romance, Pearl in Paradise, etc...

Hallmark Mystery:

Legend of the Lost Locket will air for the first time on Hallmark Mystery Friday night at 9pm/8c.

On Saturday and Sunday, it's two (almost) full days of "Aurora Teagarden Mysteries."





Hallmark Family:

Heartfelt dramas and romantic comedies air throughout the weekend, including Anything for Love, Harvest Moon, True Love Blooms, I Do, I Do, I Do, Country at Heart, North to Home, and more.





UPtv:

This weekend, UPtv is playing classic movies on both Saturday and Sunday. Look for these movies: Sweet on You, Love on Fire, Love in Wolf Creek, Love Stories in Sunflower Valley, The Story of Love, Love on Retreat, and more.



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I hope you all have a wonderful, relaxing weekend. Whatever you do... make sweet memories, everyone!

If you'd like to share a review of any of the new movies airing this weekend, please do so in comments below.

Blessings to you all,

Net

☀SHINING HIS LIGHT:☀

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

~Deuteronomy 31:6

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

~Philippians 4:13

Net's Movie Reviews - God's Not Dead: We the People and The Clue to Love! See Here:

Today I want to share with you all my take on two movies I watched with my family through the Christian streaming service Pureflix.

The first movie is "God's Not Dead: We the People." When Pureflix had a limited viewing of this movie last year in November, I was able to watch then, but with all the excitement around Christmas, I didn’t get a chance to share a review. However, I recently noticed, the movie returned this March to Pureflix, so I gave it a re-watch and decided this was a great time to finally share my thoughts.

"God's Not Dead: We the People"

Before I share my review (below), if you don’t have Pureflix, you’ll be happy to know that "God's Not Dead: We the People" is available to watch through Prime Video, and it's also available on DVD at Amazon, Walmart, etc…

You can also find this movie in a 4 movie DVD collection, which includes all of the "God's Not Dead" films. (By the way, the second movie in the series stars Melissa Joan Hart ("Mistletoe in Montana," "Dear Christmas") and Jesse Metcalfe ("Martha's Vineyard Mysteries," "Harmony from the Heart"), and it is an excellent, uplifting story!)

In addition to "God's Not Dead: We the People," I recently viewed another movie on Pureflix that might be of interest to many of you. The movie is a lighthearted rom-com titled "The Clue to Love". It’s from the production company Reel One Entertainment, which is where UPtv acquires many of their new movie premieres. Hopefully, they will acquire this one day, but until then, "The Clue to Love" is available to stream through Pureflix and Prime Video; plus, it is available on DVD, as well, at Amazon, Walmart, etc…

"The Clue to Love"

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See my reviews for both of these movies below…

"God's Not Dead: We the People"

God’s Not Dead: We the People - Movie Review

Intense! Powerful! Uplifting! “God’s Not Dead: We the People” (the fourth film in the “God’s Not Dead” series) is an inspirational Christian film about standing up for our religious rights. Specifically in this film, homeschool parents are targeted for teaching the Bible in their homes and not the standard curriculum taught in public schools. It was incredibly moving to see this group of parents and their pastor, Reverend David Hill, (portrayed by actor/producer, David A.R. White) stand up for their beliefs and take their case all the way to Washington, D.C. I believe this movie will embolden you in your faith, encourage you in your commitment to stand on God’s Word, and invigorate you in your strength to fight for your freedom, no matter the cost.

The movie also had a wonderful cast, with Christian singer, Francesca Battistelli, as Rebecca McKinnon, one of the main homeschool parents, actor Antonio Sabato Jr., as Rebecca’s incredibly supportive husband, actor Isaiah Washington, as Congressman Daryl Smith, who helps to defend religious liberties, and Fox News host, Judge Jeanine Pirro was truly dynamic as Judge Neely, whose role was pivotal to the entire film.

Another beautiful touch to this impactful film, were the meaningful and heartwarming flashbacks to previous “God’s Not Dead” movies. The moral of the story is... how far are you willing to go to stand up for your beliefs? “God’s Not Dead: We the People” is family friendly – a perfect movie for believers, churches, homeschool families, youth groups, etc... This film is a perfect reminder of how fragile our freedoms are, and that message is even more meaningful in the world we live in today.

~Net, It's a Wonderful Movie  

Where you can see...

God’s Not Dead: We the People

Stream through: Pureflix or Prime Video

DVD: Amazon or Walmart

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The Clue to Love - Movie Review
(Note: I watched "The Clue to Love" through Pureflix)

Extra! Extra! Read All About It! "The Clue to Love" is such a cute family friendly rom-com with charming banter that revolves around a newspaper business and stars Rachel Bles (“Cooking Up Love”) as Audrey Harper and Travis Milne (who I just loved as Charlie Baker in “A Gift Wrapped Christmas”) as Morgan Cooper. Both are newspaper reporters; however, Audrey is learning to write her stories with a little more heart, as Morgan, the Editor in Chief, has shown in his award winning articles. As Audrey shadows Morgan at the Hope Cove Beacon Newspaper, she discovers the identity of the person who writes the infamous local advice column, Ask Aunt Hope, is a secret and she is determined to figure out who the person is. Morgan and Audrey have wonderful chemistry together, and there’s some interesting tension at the newspaper on whether or not Morgan’s father will sell the family business. Plus, Morgan is beginning to wonder if he can trust Audrey, since she is connected with the big city newspaper that wants to purchase Hope Cove’s small town paper.

Overall, here’s my exclusive scoop… "The Clue to Love" is a very sweet story, with a little bit of mystery and heartfelt moments. I hope to see it on UPtv some day!

~Net, It's a Wonderful Movie 

 

Where you can see...

The Clue to Love

Stream through: Pureflix or Prime Video

DVD: Amazon or Walmart

Note: I noticed Amazon has this movie rated as TV-14 and I can't imagine why. I personally didn't see any content that required this rating when I watched this movie through Pureflix, and to my knowledge, the movie was not edited in any way. In fact, I checked the time on the DVD versus the time of the movie at Pureflix, and it was actually a few minutes longer at Pureflix. So, that rating makes no sense to me at all. What I saw was a decent, lighthearted movie.


UPDATE - Another Movie Review:

"The Clue to Love that was shown in Canada had a man making a comment about his Husband not letting him see their baby. It was fairly close to the beginning when Rachel Bles is having a meeting with the people at the newspaper. It shows the guy answering his cell phone talking about the surrogate about to have the baby and then he makes the comment about his husband. The US version must have removed that comment." ~Anonymous

*Note #2: I spoke to Pureflix and they said some of the movies are edited by the companies before they are submitted to Pureflix. So... the version I watched must have been edited. Please know, I'm not sure what is on the DVD.

I sincerely hope you enjoyed reading my reviews for both of these movies.

Blessings to you all, Net

Kevin Sorbo, Shane Harper, and Dean Cain star in 'God's Not Dead' - premiering on UP!

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: God's Not Dead

Network: UP

Original Air Date: September 25, 2016

CAST:

Kevin Sorbo ... Professor Radisson
Shane Harper ... Josh Wheaton
David A.R. White ... Reverend Dave
Dean Cain ... Marc Shelley
Michael Tait ... Michael Tait
Jody Davis ... Jody Davis
Jeff Frankenstein ... Jeff Frankenstein
Duncan Phillips ... Duncan Phillips
Willie Robertson ... Willie Robertson
Korie Robertson ... Korie Robertson
Cassidy Gifford ... Kara
Paul Kwo ... Martin Yip
Trisha LaFache ... Amy Ryan
Cory Oliver ... Mina
Hadeel Sittu ... Ayisha
Delaney ... Amanda
Marco Khan ... Misrab
Benjamin Oyango ... Reverend Jude
Russell Wolfe ... Dr. Stevens
Lisa Arnold ... June Wheaton / Professor Radisson's Mom
Jim Gleason ... Ward Wheaton
Abigail Duhon ... Abby Wheaton
Tommy Blaze ... Tom Blanchart
Stephanie Katz ... Margie
Jerica Martin ... Vonda

PLOT:

via Pure Flix Entertainment: When an atheist Philosophy professor (Kevin Sorbo) plans to forego "dusty arguments" in his class, he insists the new students declare that "God is dead." Unable to do this, Josh (Shane Harper) is challenged to defend his faith and prove to the class that God's Not Dead. Against all odds, Josh stands up for his faith and takes on the challenge.



Movie Review:

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NEW on DVD! Get the #1 Bestseller: Jesse Metcalfe & Melissa Joan Hart in 'God's Not Dead 2'

It's the movie that asks the question...

"Where will you stand?"

Get your copy on DVD today!

I am delighted to share - as of today, this movie is Amazon's #1 Bestseller in all of their Faith & Spirituality DVDs!

Special DVD Features:

• Deleted Scenes
• Man, Myth, Messiah with Rice Broocks
• Between Heaven and Hollywood with David A.R. White
• Visual Effects of God's Not Dead 2
• Filming in Arkansas
• First Liberty
• Trailers

*images courtesy: Pureflix

Cast includes: Melissa Joan Hart ('Melissa and Joey', 'Santa Con'), Jesse Metcalfe ('Chesapeake Shores', 'A Country Wedding'), David A.R. White ('God's Not Dead', 'Faith of Our Fathers'), Robin Givens ('Head of the Class', 'A Christmas to Remember'), Pat Boone ('April Love'), Sadie Robertson ('Duck Dynasty'), Ernie Hudson ('Ghostbusters'), and Fred Dalton Thompson (Law & Order).

Rated: PG

Trailer:
(I get chills every time I watch it!)



If you would like to add the 'God's Not Dead 2' DVD to your collection, please click here to do so!

If you’ve purchased from my links before, thank you so much!

Patriotic Film 'FAITH OF OUR FATHERS' Premieres in Theaters JULY 1st!

Pureflix Presents:

Stephen Baldwin, Kevin Downes, David A.R. White,

Rebecca St James, Si Robertson, and Candace Cameron Bure

in a film that honors our veterans and forefathers,

"Faith Of Our Fathers".

 

See the Trailer for this film below.

 

 

 

via the "Faith of Our Fathers" web-site: "With the Vietnam War raging in 1969, two young fathers report for duty. A man of great faith and a doubtful cynic. A quarter-century later, their sons, Wayne and John Paul, meet as strangers.

Guided by handwritten letters from their fathers from the battlefield, they embark on an unforgettable journey to The Wall—the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Along the way, they discover the devastation of war cannot break the love of a father for his son. FAITH OF OUR FATHERS: a story of fatherhood; a journey of brotherhood."

Watch the Movie Trailer - below these images...

 

 

 

Watch the Trailer:

The Song featured in the background of this preview trailer,

is the "for KING & COUNTRY" song: "Fix My Eyes".

To find a theater playing this film, in your area, click here.

 

'FAITH OF OUR FATHERS'

honors the courageous faith of our country’s heroes

who fought for our freedom today!

 

Movieguide Awards 2015 honors the Family Guide to Movies and Entertainment!

The 23rd Annual Movieguide Awards
honors Family Films and TV from 2014 -

Saturday February 21, 2015 
at 7 P.M. Eastern 4 P.M. Pacific  

on REELZ-Channel.

The 23rd Annual Movieguide Awards are Hosted by Comedian Bill Engvall

 

Actress Candace Cameron Bure of "Full House" and Hallmark Channel Movies,
"Let it Snow", "Puppy Love", "Christmas Under Wraps", etc...
and the upcoming Mystery Series, "Aurora Teagarden",
along with her daughter Natasha Bure, are presenters at the Movieguide Awards

Awards details via Movieguide.com:
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Epiphany Prize for Inspiring Movie Nominees:

• The Giver
• God's Not Dead
• Heaven Is For Real
• Little Hope Was Arson
• Son of God
• Unbroken

Epiphany Prize for Inspiring TV - Nominees:

• Duck Dynasty : Home for the Holidays
• The Gabby Douglas Story
• The Last Ship: Phase Six
• Louis Zamparini: Captured by Grace 
• Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Ohio
• When Calls the Heart: Lost and Found

(The Epiphany Prize for Inspiring Movies & TV, supported through a grant from the John Templeton Foundation, is awarded to popular, entertaining movies and television programs that are wholesome, spiritually uplifting, inspirational, redemptive and moral. The two $100,000 Epiphany Prizes for Inspiring Movies & TV are awarded annually to the key men and women, including top studio executives, who are responsible for the best wholesome, uplifting and inspiring movies and television programs.)

Legendary singer Pat Boone, of film and television 

"Duck Dynasty" star Kori Robertson
and Hallmark Channel's Home and Family host Mark Steines

Grace Award TV Nominations:

• Regina King - The Gabby Douglas Story
• Imani Hakim - The Gabby Douglas Story
• Sydney Mikayla - The Gabby Douglas Story
• Kelly McGillis - Love Finds You in Sugarcreek
• Eric Dane - The Last Ship: Phase Six
• Phil Robertson - Duck Dynasty: Home for the Holidays

Grace Award Movie Nominations:

• Jeff Bridges - The Giver
• Brenton Thwaites - The Giver
• Shane Harper - God's Not Dead
• Cory Oliver - God's Not Dead
• Kevin Sorbo - God's Not Dead
• David A.R. White - God's Not Dead
• Greg Kinnear - Heaven Is For Real
• Connor Corum - Heaven Is For Real
• Diogo Morgado - Son Of God

(The Grace Award for Movies and Television is awarded annually to an actor or actress in a motion picture or television program who exemplifies God’s grace and mercy toward us as human beings through their outstanding performances.)

Actress Madison Pettis of "The Game Plan" and "Do You Believe"
and Karan Brar of Disney Channel's "Jessie"

"Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson and Actor, Writer Corbin Bernsen

of "Christian Mingle", "Rust", and "3 Day Christmas"

 

Faith & Freedom Awards for Movies - Nominees:

• Belle
• Captain America : Winter Soldier
• Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
• The Giver
• Penguins of Madagascar
• Selma

Faith & Freedom Awards for Television - Nominees:

• Coffee Shop
• The Gabby Douglas Story
• The Last Ship: Phase Six
• Love Finds You in Sugarcreek
• When Calls the Heart: Lost and Found

(The Faith & Freedom Awards for Promoting Positive American Values are awarded for entertainment value, for craftsmanship, and for creating programming that is uplifting, moral, insightful, compassionate, and that shows America and its people in a positive light. The Faith and Freedom Awards are given to the one movie and/or one TV program that do the most to improve cultural understanding between Americans and people of other countries by showing a positive or more balanced view of America and Americans, including presenting the best of American values such as liberty, religious freedom, freedom of speech, the right to vote, property rights, proper compassion for others, protection of the innocent, the right to due process, the right to life and to pursue happiness, the rule of the law, democracy, capitalism, personal responsibility, the right to bear firearms, and a believe in limited and responsible government, equal justice under the law, and government by the consent of the governed.)

"God's Not Dead" stars Cory Oliver and Shane Harper

Actress Andrea Logan White of "Mom's Night Out" and "Do You Believe?"
and her husband, Actor David A.R. White of "God's Not Dead"

 

MOVIEGUIDE’s founder and publisher, Dr. Ted Baehr,

 

 

*There may be even more Nominees and Shows honored in the Movieguide Awards Program... so be sure to tune into the awards show Saturday, February 21st on Reelz-Channel at 7 P.M. Eastern 4 P.M. Pacific!


My take on the Nominees:

I was happy to see... nominations for "When Calls the Heart," from the Hallmark Channel, "Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Ohio" and "Coffee Shop" from UP-tv.

However, I was surprised not to see... nominations for the actors of "When Calls the Heart", nor the TV Movie "The Redemption of Henry Myers", and "Paper Angels".

More than anything else, I was shocked not to see... the inspirational series "Signed, Sealed, Delivered", from the creator of "Touched by an Angel" Martha Williamson, not nominated in any of the categories. I personally think this was a terrible over-sight, of a most deserving series filled with everyday spiritual issues, divine providence, and a deep, abiding faith in their calling.

Now, What do you think of the Nominees? Which ones did you like? Which Movie or TV series, would you have nominated? Please share in the comments below...


*All Images and Award details via Movieguide.com

UP-TV Movie "Dancer and the Dame"

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Dancer and the Dame

Network: UP

Original Air Date: February 22, 2015

CAST:

Billy Gardell ... Detective Dancer
Quinton Aaron ... Louis
James Denton ... Kyle
Leonard Roberts ... Shepard
Eva LaRue ... Nicole
David A.R. White ... Skanz
Mike Starr ... Poochareli
Louis Mustillo ... Spitz
Michael Badalucco ... Harrier
Tiny Ron ... Martin
Anna Zielinski ... Gentry
Eddie Matthews ... biker Bartender
Bradley Dorsey ... Russel
Kelvin Harrison ... Kenny
Carey Scott ... Lead Tech

PLOT:

Down-and-out Detective Dancer (Billy Gardell), who struggling with a personal conflict, gives up on life and his job. But that all ends when he is paired up with a police dog who is also dealing with post-traumatic stress. The dog helps Dancer make a life-changing turn around. And in response, Dancer does the same for his partner, the Dame.

Movie Review:

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Jerusalem Countdown - Religious film Rated PG-13

MOVIE REVIEW


Jerusalem Countdown

Network: GMC

Original Air Date: June 2012



CAST:

David A.R. White ... Shane
Anna Zielinski ... Eve
Randy Travis ... Jack Thompson
Lee Majors ... Rockwell
Jaci Velasquez ... Angie
Matthew Tailford ... Nick Tanner
Nick Jameson ... Matthew Dean
Marco Khan ... Javad
Kristen Barrett ... English Reporter
William Devital ... Terrorist
Bradley Dorsey ... Smuggler
Steven Dutton ... Officer Johnson
John Gilbert ... Malikov
Evan Koons ... Bar Guy
Jamie Nieto ... Russ Walters

PLOT:

from GMC:

With the Middle East in turmoil, Israel’s preeminent ally is thrust into an impending war. America is now the target as the battle for Jerusalem begins. The film is adapted from the Best Selling Book by Pastor John Hagee. When nuclear weapons are smuggled into America a Senior FBI Agent is faced with an impossible task: Find them before they are detonated. The clock is ticking and the only people who can help are a washed up arms dealer a retired agent and a by-the-book CIA deputy director. Nuclear holocaust on American soil threatens global stability and the impending destruction of the world is coming to fruition, in this film of international terror and suspense.



Movie Review:

Please Note: This Movie is RATED PG-13. As mentioned in the description above - it does contain terror and suspense.



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