Hallmark's New Movies this Father's Day Weekend Present a Jilted Bride, Covenient Groom, Fudge Brownies, & one Deadly Recipe!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY WEEKEND!!!

(See Father Themed Movies airing this weekend below...)


Saturday June 18, 2016:

Will wedding bells ring?...once Kate's fiancée breaks up with her, in...

The Convenient Groom

Storyline: Dr. Kate Lawrence, a celebrity relationship expert, plans to publicly announce her engagement to Bryan, a handsome and perfectly polished businessman. As Kate prepares to share the news, Bryan shocks her by... click here to read more...

The Convenient Groom

Premieres Saturday June 18, 2016 at 9pm/8c.

on Hallmark Channel

Sunday June 19, 2016:

A delicious new mystery is stirring again in...

Murder She Baked: A Deadly Recipe

Storyline: Bakery owner Hannah Swensen (Sweeney) just can’t keep her hands out of the batter when murder stirs things up in Lake Eden, Minnesota, leaving the sheriff dead, a deputy accused, and a killer on the loose. For Hannah, life seems to be lacking a certain flavor lately. Maybe it’s... click here to read more...

*Click here to see my interview with actress Lisa Durupt, who portrays Andrea Todd, the sister to Alison Sweeney's character Hannah Swensen!

*Click here to read my movie review of Murder She Baked: A Deadly Recipe.

Murder She Baked: A Deadly Recipe

Premieres Sunday June 19, 2016 at 9pm/8c.

on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

MOVIES about FATHERS on Father's Day:

UP will be airing 'Courageous' and 'Fireproof' on Sunday.

The Hallmark Channel will have 'June in January', 'Love in Paradise', and 'Stop the Wedding' on Saturday. Then, on Sunday... 'Stop the Wedding' and 'First Daughter'.

TCM will have classic Father's Day favorites on Sunday, including: 'Vice Versa', 'Andy Hardy's Double Life', 'Life with Father', 'Father of the Bride' (1950), and many more!!!

 

Click Here to see my review of 'Life with Father'.

I pray you all enjoy your Father's Day weekend
and these new TV Movies!

I hope many of you will have the opportunity to spend time with your Father, as I will be enjoying and treasuring the day with my precious Daddy!


God's Blessings to You All!

Hallmark Channel Wedding Movie "The Convenient Groom" starring Vanessa Marcil and David Sutcliffe

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to read book!

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: The Convenient Groom

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: June 18, 2016


*Based on the book The Convenient Groom by Christian author Denise Hunter.

*To get your copy or kindle - click here!!

*Part of the Hallmark Channel's *June Weddings* event!

CAST:

Vanessa Marcil ... Kate Lawrence
David Sutcliffe ... Lucas Wright
Aaron Craven ...

PLOT:

via Hallmark: Dr. Kate Lawrence, a celebrity relationship expert, plans to publicly announce her engagement to Bryan, a handsome and perfectly polished businessman. As Kate prepares to share the news, Bryan shocks her by breaking up with her and calling off the wedding. Wanting to save her from humiliation and protect her public image, Lucas Wright, Kate's childhood friend steps in and pretends to be Kate's fiancé.

Vanessa Marcil as Dr. Kate Lawrence - image via: Twitter

Aaron Craven and David Sutcliffe - on-the-set image via: Twitter

Movie Review:

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*image via: Hallmark Crown Media

4 NEW CHRISTMAS MOVIES to Get You in the Christmas Spirit this Weekend!

Friday - November 6, 2015:

Giddy-Up! UP begins their NEW Christmas Movie Premieres, with...

Rodeo & Juliet

 

via UP: When her estranged grandfather dies, city-girl Juliet is forced to go back with her mom, Karen, to their family ranch during Christmas. It’s been 20 years since Karen was at the ranch, and Juliet has never been. Immediately, Karen is set at odds with... Click Here to Read More... 

Rodeo & Juliet
Premieres on UP
Friday November 6, 2015 at 9 PM (EST)

Saturday - November 7, 2015:

The Hallmark Channel will have a warm tale - that will not leave you Frozen, with...

Ice Sculpture Christmas

via Hallmark: After starting her first job at a country club restaurant, Callie - an aspiring chef - reconnects with her childhood friend David, whose wealthy family is a member of the club. When David enters Callie into the club's annual Christmas ice sculpting competition without her knowledge, she's... Click Here to Read More... 

Ice Sculpture Christmas
Premieres on the Hallmark Channel
Saturday November 7, 2015 at 8 PM (EST) 

Sunday - November 8, 2015:

Two Christmas Movies premiere on Sunday night - at the same time!

UP has a "Freaky Friday" / "Vice Versa" - Wish Gone Wrong story, with...

Christmas Trade

 

via UP: A career-oriented single father and his 11-year-old son are forced to see their worlds through each other's eyes when some Christmas magic switches their bodies. The pair find themselves... Click Here to Read More... 

 

Christmas Trade

Premieres on UP

Sunday November 8, 2015 at 7 PM (EST)

 

(See an encore of this movie Sunday November 8 at 9 PM (EST)

or Sunday November 15 at 11 PM (EST)

See the Christmas TV Schedule for More!)

Also, on Sunday...

The Hallmark Channel has a story about Mrs. Claus, with...

Charming Christmas

 

via Hallmark: Falling in love during the holidays can be naughty and oh-so-nice…
As heir to the Rossman’s dynasty, the only Christmas spirit Meredith Rossman feels is the kind brought on by ringing cash registers. If she doesn’t get sales up by 50% this holiday, her... Click Here to Read More...

Charming Christmas

Premieres on the Hallmark Channel

Sunday November 8, 2015 at 8 PM (EST)

 

(See an encore of this movie Thursday November 12th at 8 PM (EST)

or Saturday November 14th at 2 PM (EST)

See the Christmas TV Schedule for More!)

 

 

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Enjoy the Weekend of

New & Old Favorite Christmas Movies!!!

 

See the Christmas TV Schedule

for air times for these movies & more!

 

I hope after your next Christmas Movie Night,

you can say...

"It's a Wonderful Movie"!

 

Hallmark Christmas Movie 'Charming Christmas' starring Julie Benz and David Sutcliffe

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Charming Christmas

Previously titled: The Secret Life of Mrs. Claus

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: November 8, 2015

*Based on Carly Alexander’s holiday novel, renamed Charming Christmas. (Previously published as The Secret Life of Mrs. Claus.) You can read the story before you see the movie!

 

 

CAST:

Julie Benz ... Meredith Rossman
David Sutcliffe ... Nick Smith
Ashley Leggat ... Jessie Derringer
Vanessa Matsui ... Olivia Todd
Bruce Gray ... Harold Rossman
Catherine McNally ... Cheryl Rossman

 

PLOT:

Summary via Book Description:

Falling in love during the holidays can be naughty and oh-so-nice…

As heir to the Rossman’s dynasty, the only Christmas spirit Meredith Rossman feels is the kind brought on by ringing cash registers. If she doesn’t get sales up by 50% this holiday, her jerk cousin Daniel will become CEO. Dressed as Mrs. Claus, Meredith can keep an eye on operations, and on Nick, the Christmas hire Santa who makes Meredith want to sit on his lap. Maybe retail and magic don’t mix, but something about Nick inspires Meredith to be a better person. Suddenly, she wants nothing more than to make wishes come true—especially one in particular…

Click here for details on Carly Alexander's book, Charming Christmas.



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Photo Credit: Copyright 2015 Crown Media United States, LLC/Photographer: Brooke Palmer

On Strike for Christmas - Lifetime Movie Network

MOVIE REVIEW

On Strike for Christmas

Network: LMN - Lifetime Movie Network

Original Air Date: December 5, 2010

CAST:

Daphne Zuniga ... Joy Robertson
David Sutcliffe ... Stephen Robertson
Julia Duffy
Evan Williams
Victor Zinck, Jr

PLOT:

Every year Joy works like crazy in the weeks leading up to the Holidays to make everyting perfect for her family. This is her family'as last Christmas together before the boys head off to college, and she wants to make it the best ever!

After her attempts to involve her husband and boys fail, and feeling completely unsupported and taken for granted, Joy goes on strike.

Soon Joy's best friend, and other women in the community join in. The story is picked up by a local news reporter and the strike takes on a life of it's own.

With Christmas Day quickly approaching and chaos abounding, Joy and her family come to understand what is most important and, with a little holiday magic, ultimately come together for a truly perfect Christmas!

Movie Review:

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Catch "The Wish List" on Hallmark Channel

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The newest Hallmark Channel Original Movie is titled: The Wish List.

Stars David Sutcliffe and Jennifer Esposito.

Premieres this weekend on the Hallmark Channel! Details below...




Saturday, August 28:
The Wish List ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM
The Wish List ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 PM
The Wish List ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 AM


Sunday, August 29:
The Wish List ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM


Visit - The Wish List Page for more Movie Pics & Details!

Check the Family TV Schedule for more Movies!!!

The Wish List

MOVIE REVIEW

The Wish List

Network: Hallmark Channel

Premiere Date: August 28, 2010

CAST:

David Sutcliffe ... Fred Jones
Jennifer Esposito ... Sarah Fischer
Diane Venora ... Brenda
Richard Portnow ... Lenny
Tonya Kay ... Catherine
Mark Deklin ... Erik
Julie Brown ... Wedding Planner
Steve Monroe ... Stu
Katie Hein ... Rhiannon
Shalaina Fotheringham ... Bride
Alyssa Preston ... Gloria
Donovan Dustin ... Henry
Barry J. Ratcliffe ... Emcee
Marliss Amiea ... Marty
Don Danielson ... Groom
Amy Cale Peterson ... Waitress
James Ball ... Jamie
Scott Forrester ... Tennis Date
Shawn Nier ... Announcer

PLOT:

Jennifer Esposito ("Samantha Who") and David Sutcliffe ("Gilmore Girls," "Private Practice") star in "The Wish List," a Hallmark Channel Original Movie, that has just begun production and will premiere on Hallmark Channel in 2010. The love story centers on a highly organized young woman who after too many failed relationships makes a wish list of all the criteria her future husband must have. Then, after finding the perfect man who meets all of her qualifications, she falls in love with a guy who meets none of them and realizes that life and love don't always work out according to a master plan.

Sarah Fischer (Esposito), a by-the-book, hard-working human relations executive at a publishing company, is fed up with her bad dates and decides to create one of her famous to-do lists: "Qualification for the Man I'll Marry No Exceptions." After a few more bad dates, she refines her list to include nice feet, no tattoos, has a job, no bad hair and no slogan t-shirts, to name a few. Enter Fred Jones (Sutcliffe), a barista at her favorite coffee place who has unruly hair and wears t-shirts, but who has a knack for reading his customers' personality and creating the perfect coffee drink for them. He also has a knack for getting inside Sarah's head.

At about the same time, Erik Cavalieri appears. He's a handsome doctor who loves animals, loves children, loves to cook, and has about ten other positive characteristics that make him Sarah's perfect match. The two start dating and things get serious. Erik asks Sarah to marry him. It should be a no brainer, but Fred, who challenges Sarah to figure out what she really wants in life, keeps pulling her heartstrings. Ultimately, Sarah decides to throw away her list and put her heart first.

Movie Review:

Okay, this one, first of all, is NOT a Family Movie. Generally, Hallmark Movies are good for family viewing... Not this one.

I thought it had a cute general plot idea. The movie starts with a little girl, Sarah, who is always making list and then we see her all grown up doing the very same thing - making lists. She is single, and decides the best way to fix this, is to make a list of all the qualities she wants and doesn't want in a guy!

The first guy she meets, Fred, works at the local coffee shop. I found it extremely annoying that he repeatedly would not give her the coffee that she would order. Bad business. This was so obnoxious! In her place, I would have walked out, bought my own coffee machine, and never come back!

But Sarah does... and she gives in and let's Fred give her the flavor of coffee he thinks she should order. Whatever!

The movie was all over the place and frankly wasn't very good. At one point, Sarah gets drunk at a bar and ends up on stage singing a drunk version of karaoke to "When the Saints go Marching in". As a Christian, I found this to be offensive.

Also, at a dance club, there is alot of drinking and suggestive dancing. Sarah's new guy friend, Erik, is usually pretty calm and laid back - but he lets loose on the dance floor. His way of dancing is almost Chippendale style, though he (thankfully) remains dressed. In contrast, Fred dances in a rather wacky, disco style. It all looked so silly - I couldn't help from laughing.

All in all, it was a romantic comedy. Does Sarah follow her heart or her list - that is the real question and I think you know the answer!



See or Skip:

I usually love Hallmark's movies, but I must suggest skipping this one.


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