February 14th Valentines Day TV Specials

Even though there were Valentines Day themed Specials over the weekend, there are still more to come - that will actually air on Valentine's Day!

 for Couples, with Style...
If you love a good Classic Romantic Movie, then you'll want to catch Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in Top Hat on TCM at 8 PM. I especially love in this film, the famous Iverling Berlin song, "Cheek to Cheek".

"Heaven, I'm in Heaven,

And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak;

And I seem to find the happiness I seek

When we're out together dancing, cheek to cheek."

 for the Family...

INSP (as I mentioned a week or so ago) will air Love Inspired TV Shows and Dramas all day on their line-up from 12 PM - 2 AM, plus the sweet Romantic Comedy Movie at 8 PM- Just a Walk in the Park.

Here's a great Video Ad from INSP:
(Beware: Super cute and sweet!)

Check the INSP web-site for more details!
Or, see the Episodes Listed on my site

 for the Guys...

I'm not sure if the show will have anything to do with Valentine's day, except for the fact that it is airing on that night; however... If you enjoy Nascar, or if your someone who Loves Cars, then you just might want to catch the Tim Allen sitcom / comedy Just Standing, which will have a Special Nascar Guest on the show, Tuesday night - Tony Stewart. (on ABC at 8 PM est)



Twentieth Century Fox



 for the Girls...

If you enjoy a Disney Romantic Movie or if you've been dreaming of a true Love's Kiss... then Oxygen has Enchanted at 7 PM and 12 AM est.

Whether you watch a Romantic Movie

or dance Cheek to Cheek...

Whatever you do ~ 

to celebrate the day,

I hope you all have a...

Happy Valentines Day!

Archive - February 2011 Family TV Schedule

FEBRUARY


February 1, 2011 - Tuesday:

The Game Plan ... Disney XD ... 1:30 PM
16 Wishes ... Disney (east) ... 8 PM
Uncorked ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM
16 Wishes ... Disney (west) ... 11 PM


February 2, 2011 - Wednesday:

Flower Girl ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM


February 3, 2011 - Thursday:

A Kiss at Midnight ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM


February 4, 2011 - Friday:

April Love ... Fox Movie Channel ... 10 AM
Hoot ... Disney XD ... 5 PM
Hoot ... Disney XD ... 7 PM
What If ... Gospel Music Channel ... 8 PM
A Valentine's Date ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *NEW
What If ... Gospel Music Channel ... 10 PM


February 5, 2011 - Saturday:

The Santa Clause ... ABC Family ... 7 AM
The Little Rascals ... ABC Family ... 9 AM
Class ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 AM
Rookie of the Year ... ABC Family ... 11 AM
The Wishing Well ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 AM
A Valentine's Date ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 PM *NEW
Happy Feet ... ABC Family ... 1 PM
Class ... Hallmark Channel ... 3 PM
The Wishing Well ... Hallmark Channel ... 5 PM
Toy Story ... ABC Family ... 7:30 PM
Smooch ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *NEW
Toy Story 2 ... ABC Family ... 9:30 PM
Smooch ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 PM *NEW
Smooch ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 AM *NEW


February 6, 2011 - Sunday:

The Little Rascals ... ABC Family ... 7 AM
Because of Winn-Dixie ... FX ... 8:30 AM
Always & Forever ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 AM
The Nanny Express ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 AM
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 ... FX ... 1 PM
Family Plan ... Hallmark Channel ... 3 PM
Alvin and the Chipmunks ... FX ... 3 PM
Toy Story ... ABC Family ... 3:30 PM
Always & Forever ... Hallmark Channel ... 5 PM
What If ... Gospel Music Channel ... 5 PM
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins ... ABC Family ... 5:30 PM
Tinker Bell ... Disney (east) ... 5:35 PM
The Nanny Express ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 PM
Toy Story 2 ... ABC Family ... 7 PM
Enchanted ... Disney (east) ... 7 PM
Tinker Bell ... Disney (west) ... 8:35 PM
Smooch ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *NEW
Enchanted ... Disney (west) ... 10 PM


February 7, 2011 - Monday:

Alvin and the Chipmunks ... FX ... 8 AM
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 ... FX ... 12 PM
Backyard Wedding ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *NEW


February 9, 2011 - Wednesday:

Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue ... Disney (east) ... 8 PM
Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue ... Disney (west) ... 11 PM


February 10, 2011 - Thursday:

StarStruck ... Disney (east) ... 8 PM
StarStruck ... Disney (west) ... 11 PM


February 11, 2011 - Friday:

The Man from Snowy River ... Fox Movie Channel ... 4:02 PM
Our Little Girl (Shirley Temple) ... Fox Movie Channel ... 8:30 PM
Smooch ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *NEW
Susannah of the Mounties (Shirley Temple) ... Fox Movie Channel ... 10 PM
Our Little Girl (Shirley Temple) ... Fox Movie Channel ... 12 AM
Susannah of the Mounties (Shirley Temple) ... Fox Movie Channel ... 1:15 AM
Love Comes Softly ... TBN ... 2 AM


February 12, 2011 - Saturday:

Ice Princess ... ABC Family ... 7:30 AM
Back To You & Me ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 AM
Dad's Home ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 AM
Smooch ... Hallmark Channel ... 3 PM *NEW
What a Girl Wants ... ABC Family ... 3:30 PM
Back To You & Me ... Hallmark Channel ... 5 PM
Belle and the Beast: A Christian Romance ... TBN ... 5 PM
Nanny McPhee ... ABC Family ... 6 PM
Elevator Girl ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 PM
The Wizard Of Oz (1939) ... TCM ... 8 PM
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) ... ABC Family ... 8 PM
Gone With the Wind (1939) ... TCM ... 8 PM (*Not for Children)
Fireproof ... INSP ... 9 PM
Accidentally in Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *NEW
Enchanted ... ABC Family ... 10 PM
Accidentally in Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 PM *NEW
Facing the Giants ... INSP ... 11:30 PM
Accidentally in Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 AM *NEW


February 13, 2011 - Sunday:

April Love ... Fox Movie Channel ... 6 AM
What a Girl Wants ... ABC Family ... 9 AM
Meet My Mom ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 AM
Elevator Girl ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 PM
Nanny McPhee ... ABC Family ... 1:30 PM
Growing the Big One ... Hallmark Channel ... 3 PM
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) ... ABC Family ... 3:30 PM
Enchanted ... ABC Family ... 5:30 PM
Toy Story ... Disney (east) ... 6 PM
Meet My Mom ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 PM
Toy Story 2 ... Disney (east) ... 7:30 PM
Miracle On 34th Street (1947) ... TCM ... 8 PM
Accidentally in Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *NEW
Toy Story ... Disney (west) ... 9 PM
Going My Way (1944) ... TCM ... 10 PM
Toy Story 2 ... Disney (west) ... 10:30 PM


February 14, 2011 - Monday:

Happy Valentine's Day!

A Valentine's Date ... Hallmark Channel ... 6 AM *NEW
Ice Dreams ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 AM
The Bishop's Wife (1947) ... TCM ... 2 PM
Toy Story ... Disney (east) ... 2 PM
Toy Story 2 ... Disney (east) ... 3:30 PM
A Valentine's Date ... Hallmark Channel ... 4 PM *NEW
Ice Dreams ... Hallmark Channel ... 6 PM
Enchanted ... Disney (east) ... 8 PM
Ice Castles (2010) ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 PM (*NEW Rated-PG)
Ice Castles (1978) ... Hallmark Channel ... 10 PM (*Caution: Language)
Enchanted ... Disney (west) ... 11 PM


February 16, 2011 - Wednesday:

The Game Plan ... ABC Family ... 7:30 PM


February 17, 2011 - Thursday:

The Parent Trap (1998) ... ABC Family ... 8 PM
Hannah Montana : The Movie ... Disney (east) ... 8 PM
Hannah Montana : The Movie ... Disney (west) ... 11 PM


February 18, 2011 - Friday:

What If ... Gospel Music Channel ... 11 AM
Accidentally in Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *NEW
Marty (1955) ... TCM ... 10 PM


February 19, 2011 - Saturday:

Touched by an Angel Marathon ... Hallmark Channel ... 6 AM - 6 AM


February 20, 2011 - Sunday:

What If ... Gospel Music Channel ... 10:30 AM
April Love ... Fox Movie Channel ... 12:30 PM
Hometown Legend ... Gospel Music Channel ... 2:30 PM
Facing The Giants ... Gospel Music Channel ... 4:30 PM
Accidentally in Love ... Hallmark Channel ... 5 PM *NEW
A Kiss at Midnight ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 PM
Fireproof ... Gospel Music Channel ... 7 PM
Our Little Girl (Shirley Temple) ... Fox Movie Channel ... 8:30 PM
Fireproof ... Gospel Music Channel ... 9:30 PM
Susannah of the Mounties (Shirley Temple) ... Fox Movie Channel ... 10 PM
My Fair Lady (1964) ... TCM ... 10 PM
What If ... Gospel Music Channel ... 12 AM


February 21, 2011 - Monday:
The Parent Trap (1961) ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 AM
Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman *Marathon ... Gospel Music Channel ... 9 AM - 9 PM
Swiss Family Robinson ... Hallmark Channel ... 5 PM
The Parent Trap (1961) ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 PM
State Fair (1945) ... TCM ... 8 PM


February 24, 2011 - Thursday:

The Secret Garden (1993)... Gospel Music Channel ... 11 AM


February 25, 2011 - Friday:

Timepiece ... Gospel Music Channel ... 11 AM

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Princess

MOVIE REVIEW

Princess:

ABCfamily Movie starring Nora Zehetner (Everwood) as Princess Ithaca and Kip Pardue (Remember the Titans)


CAST:

Nora Zehetner ... Ithaca
Kip Pardue ... William
Matthew Edison ... Louis Baxter
Deborah Grover ... Nana
Mallory Margel ... Phoenix
Mayko Nguyen ... Sophie Baxter
Shileen Paton ... Mermaid

PLOT:

from ABCfamily-

“Princess” is a fairytale romance between William, a young man who is lost in life, and the beautiful Princess Ithaca who is cloaked in a mystery that will soon surround William. Their chance meeting at her castle starts them on a journey of intrigue and romance when their two worlds collide as they help one another find their true calling.

William Humphries (Kip Pardue), a twenty something former golden boy currently unemployed and in the middle of a quarter-life crisis, finds himself crashing with Louis and Sophie, his best friends who are expecting a baby. On a whim, William accompanies Louis to an endangered species charity event hosted by the mysterious Princess Ithaca (Nora Zehetner) – an eccentric local legend who is seen out in public only once a year, always in a sparkling tiara and fairy princess gown.

Already in awe of her magnificent castle grounds, nothing prepares William for meeting the stunningly beautiful Ithaca. Later that evening, he manages to have a dance with her, but as they stare into each other’s eyes William’s nerves get the best of him. When he uses a cheesy pick up line, the Princess misunderstands and becomes convinced that William is actually someone she’s been desperate to find – “The Searcher.” Her intensity and conviction leave him speechless and unable to tell her that he is not the man she’s looking for.

William continues to hide the truth as he pursues her romantically, at first as a means to get into the social pages, but later, because, against his own better judgement, he’s falling in love with her. What William discovers is that the beautiful Ithaca is a real life magical princess – from the fairy gowns she wears to the bluebirds that perch on her shoulder. After a visit to her castle in which he is attacked by one mythological creature and invited to witness the birth of another, William learns that Ithaca is The Healer of all the sick and frightened mythical creatures of the world, from unicorns and mermaids to things that go bump in the night.

But Princess Ithaca’s term as The Healer ends on her 25th birthday, and with it goes her power to communicate with the exotic menagerie – some of whom can be dangerous if left to their own devices. The Searcher’s role – the job she thinks William is performing – is to help her find the next generation’s Healer – the next orphaned Princess to whom Ithaca will pass the torch. But the clock is ticking, wasted by William’s deception. As Williams finds himself drawn deeper into Ithaca’s mystery and the drama unfolding around him, his feelings for Ithaca grow, along with the stakes should he fail in his quest. If the deadline passes, all will be lost – no more magical creatures, no more Princesses and the saddest loss of all – no more true love.




Movie Review:

As much as I love all the Disney Princess Animations... as every girl grows up with them -- dreaming and pretending to be a Fairy Tale Princess, and I truly enjoyed the Disney Movie, Enchanted......

But this movie, Princess, brought to us by ABCfamily, was completely not to my liking. I loved all of the princess ball gowns, and the beauty of her castle; however, I did not enjoy the storyline of mythological (some pretty scary) creatures and that this princess was their "Healer". As a Christian, this part of the story did not fit with my values and belief of Jesus, as our Healer. Overall, in my opinion, it was not a very interesting or entertaining fairy-tale.


See or Skip:

Unless you like Science-Fiction stuff... I recommend Skipping this one!

See Enchanted, Cinderella, or Princess Diaries, instead!

Enchanted

MOVIE REVIEW


Enchanted:
A Magical Fairytale Movie from Disney... that leaves you dreaming and remembering the first time you fell in love with Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, etc.... and all of their Prince Charmings!

CAST:

Amy Adams ... Giselle
Patrick Dempsey ... Robert Philip
James Marsden ... Prince Edward
Julie Andrews ... Narrator (voice)
Timothy Spall ... Nathaniel
Idina Menzel ... Nancy Tremaine
Rachel Covey ... Morgan Philip
Susan Sarandon ... Queen Narissa
Jeff Bennett ... Pip in Andalasia (voice)
Kevin Lima ... Pip in New York (voice)
Samantha Ivers ... Angie
Elizabeth Mathis ... Tess

PLOT:

A fairy tale comes to life in this thoroughly original, new Disney Classic. Drawing inspiration from its classic heritage, Disney creates an inspired story unlike any you've experienced before. Filled with excitement, fun, and incredible music from the legendary Alan Menken, Enchanted is the ultimate fish-out-of-water adventure. For princess-to-be Giselle, life is a fairy tale - until she's banished from the animated land of Andalasia and thrust into the very unmagical, live-action world of modern-day Manhattan. When a cynical, no-nonsense divorce lawyer comes to her aid, little does he realize that this joyful, wide-eyed innocent is about to enchant him.

FULL PLOT:

(Please Note: This Plot outline may contain Movie Spoilers)

from Wikipedia:

Giselle (Amy Adams) lives in the blissful, animated world of Andalasia, where animals are talkative companions and musical interludes punctuate every interaction. She dreams of her true love and builds a statue to represent him from her dream with the help of her chipmunk friend Pip and other forest animals. As she sings about true love's kiss (in a song aptly titled "True Love's Kiss"), Prince Edward (James Marsden), a handsome and good-hearted, but somewhat dimwitted and egotistical, prince, hears her voice in the forest and rescues her from a troll. Giselle and Edward get engaged to be married the next day but her fate takes a turn for the worse on her wedding day when his stepmother, the villainous Queen Narissa (Susan Sarandon), throws her through a magic portal to "a place where there are no happily ever afters" in order to keep her stepson single and thus remain queen.

Giselle's plunge into darkness lands her in the live-action world of modern day New York City, where she meets Robert Philip (Patrick Dempsey), a divorce lawyer who takes her into his apartment despite believing that she is crazy and worrying about the safety of his young daughter Morgan (Rachel Covey), because his first ex-wife left them five years ago. The next morning, he becomes angry when he and his daughter find Giselle has called rats and other vermin to clean their apartment and that she has constructed a dress using material cut from his curtains. Nancy (Idina Menzel), Robert's soon-to-be-fiancée, walks in to find Giselle on top of Robert after Giselle had just tripped and accidentally landed on him. Giselle is dressed only in a towel, having just got out of the shower, and Nancy leaves assuming the worst. Robert goes to his office with Giselle, who starts crying after finding out that one of Robert's clients is getting a divorce, thus bringing everybody down and causing Robert's boss to reprimand him. Robert takes Giselle outside the building to Central Park.

At the end of his patience, Robert decides to leave Giselle, but rejoins her after seeing her give the money he gave her to an old woman. During their walk through Central Park, Giselle questions Robert on how he displays his affection for Nancy and spontaneously starts the musical production number "That's How You Know" with everyone in the park performing with her. Giselle sends Nancy an apology on Robert's behalf, along with tickets to the King's and Queen's Ball. Charmed, Nancy accepts. Meanwhile, Queen Narissa's henchman Nathaniel (Timothy Spall) follows Edward and Pip, who have journeyed to New York to save Giselle. They stop at a motel, where Nathaniel questions himself and his relationship with Narissa after watching a soap opera. He sneaks out to give Giselle a poisoned apple, while Pip, unable to speak in this world, has a frustrating time alerting the Prince of the minion's intentions. Nathaniel tries twice to poison Giselle, only to be stopped by Pip, and Narissa becomes infuriated.

As Giselle stays another night in Robert's apartment, Robert tells her he will help her because he does not believe Edward will show up. She becomes aggravated and then giddy when she discovers that she is experiencing anger for the first time. They both stare at each other for a moment and realize they are falling in love. Edward finds Giselle the next morning and, at her insistence, they go on a date around New York. She suggests that they go to the King's and Queen's Ball that evening while Edward gets her to agree to return with him to Andalasia right after the ball. Giselle and Edward arrive at the ball and greet Nancy and Robert. After Nancy and Edward pair off to dance to the song "So Close", Giselle dances with Robert. As Robert softly sings the lyrics to her, Giselle realizes that Robert is her true love. Nancy decides to cut in. Giselle and Edward leave for Andalasia but as she waits for Edward, Giselle is visibly upset.

Narissa suddenly appears as the old hag and offers Giselle an apple that she says will make her forget the whole experience. Giselle takes a bite and collapses on the floor. Narissa then attempts to take her away, boarding the elevator with her, to die of the poison, but Edward stops her at the last second, blocking the closing doors with his sword. Narissa claims Giselle fainted as Robert and Nancy run to her aid. A remorseful Nathaniel appears and confesses to all that she was poisoned with his help. Narissa attempts to bewitch Edward, but Nathaniel restrains her. He reveals that if the spell is not broken before it is midnight, Giselle will die.

Robert remembers true love's kiss and Edward tries to revive Giselle with it, but it doesn't work. He is alarmed, for Giselle's sake, but then realizes that Robert might be her true love, and asks him to try the kiss. He hesitates at first, as he has only known her for a few days and does not know how he could be her true love, but at Nancy's encouragement, he kisses her. Giselle awakens and embraces Robert, but Narissa uses the distracting moment to break free. She transforms into a dragon, declaring that she is going to kill them all. She plans to start with Giselle but Robert intervenes and is promptly seized. Narissa snatches Robert and lures Giselle to the top of the building. Giselle chases Narissa up the building, wielding Edward's sword, as Edward releases Pip to help her.

With help from Pip, the dragon falls from the roof, and Giselle uses the sword to stop Robert from falling to his death. Narissa collides with a roof, interrupting the spell she's trying to cast and causing her to burst into flames before falling to her death and exploding in a fury of dark energies. Giselle and Robert still almost fall off, but manage to catch themselves at the last second, and they kiss on the roof. Nancy leaves with Edward to Andalasia and they get married. Robert and Giselle, now married, open up a boutique, where they are assisted by both humans and animals. Both Nathaniel and Pip become successful authors in the modern world and Andalasia respectively. The last scene shows Giselle, Robert, and Morgan playing together and living happily ever after as a family.

Movie Review:

La, La, La, La...... this movie will leave you singing or humming for days after! "I've been dreamin of a true love's kiss...." Oh, it's such a cute little disney film. Oh, I shouldn't say little - because it's a BIG HIT! There is so much detail and references to other disney characters... it keeps you on your toes- noticing all the similarities. I believe it's a movie that girls and boys will both enjoy. There's all the princess things that little girls will enjoy, and just enough action, adventure, and intrigue... to keep boys interested, as well!

Caution: Young children may be somewhat frightened of the Queen (much like that in Snow White) or the Dragon (actually reminded me of King Kong) at the end of the movie, but other than that... it is a very happy, blissful movie, in the tradition of other Disney Greats!

I loved and adored the way the animation world turned into real life.... what a fun imaginative and creative movie and the music was all so lively and fun!


See or Skip:

Absolutely SEE this movie with your family!






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I have new Movie Reviews on my web-site for the following films:
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Bridal Fever - a sweet Hallmark Channel romantic comedy starring the beautiful and dramatic Delta Burke ("Designing Women") and Andrea Roth ("Rescue Me").

Princess - ABCfamily Fairytale Movie starring Nora Zehetner (Everwood) as Princess Ithaca and Kip Pardue (Remember the Titans)

The Russell Girl - Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie starring Amber Tamblyn (General Hospital) and Jennifer Ehle (Pride and Prejudice)

Saving Sarah Cain - A tear-jerking movie from Michael Landon, Jr., son of Michael Landon (Charles Ingalls from Little House on the Prairie). Story based on book The Redemption of Sarah Cain, by Christian author, Beverly Lewis.

Daniel's Daughter - In going home, Katherine (Cate) Madighan (Laura Leighton from Melrose Place) finds herself, her Irish roots, and a lot more!

Charlie & Me - Tom Bosley (Father from Happy Days) and Jordy Benattar (?) star in this Grandfather & Grandaughter Hallmark Story

Minutemen - A Disney Channel Original Movie with a Sci-fi twist and loosely based on the Back to the Future classic trilogy starring Michael J Fox. Pre-teens will love it!

Shark Swarm - a Hallmark Channel Original Movie Event starring John Schneider (Dukes of Hazard) and Daryl Hannah. Definitely not a Movie for children... due to violence of shark attacks in water.

Camp Rock - Disney Channel Original Movie starring the Jonas Brothers (Kevin, Joe, & Nick Jonas).... about a rockin' teen, summer music camp.

Enchanted - A Magical Fairytale Movie from Disney... that leaves you dreaming and remembering the first time you fell in love with Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, etc.... and all of their Prince Charmings! Starring Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, and Julie Andrews as Narrator.


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