Hello, everyone! 'Tis the season nearly now for hot apple cider, warming spices, corn mazes, hayrides, pumpkin picking/carving, and more!
Our leaves here in the Midwest are still quite green, but I can feel a seasonal shift is coming soon!
This second weekend in September (Friday through Sunday) brings us Two New FALL movies - on the Hallmark Channel and Great American Family, plus a new heartwarming film on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries and an all-new episode of When Calls the Heart!
See all of the details below...
Friday, September 8, 2023:
Storyline: Emily’s life veers off course when she becomes permanently blind after an unfortunate rock-climbing accident and struggles to cope with her new reality. Meanwhile, a potential guide dog named Garth is also struggling with his rigorous training. With the help of Emily’s friend Matthew and Garth’s trainer Katie, both make headway in their important transitions. Through a series of missed encounters, both overcome their obstacles, and Garth ends up being paired with Emily. With Garth by her side, Emily takes on her biggest challenge yet, opening her heart.
Premieres Friday, September 8, 2023
at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Storyline: Hannah, a thriving romance columnist, thinks she’s got life and love figured out… until her longtime boyfriend unexpectedly breaks up with her. At the same time, Hannah’s editor hires a new writer, Liam, to work with her and give the column a male perspective. The two clash over their approach and sparks fly. To prove himself, Liam offers to help Hannah get her ex-boyfriend back. But, in the process of proving each other wrong, they begin to realize they may be right for each other.
Premieres Saturday, September 9, 2023
at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family
Saturday, September 9, 2023:
Storyline: Sparks are reignited when a single mother and a pro football player coincidentally meet again on her daughter’s flag football field after his career is interrupted by a sports injury.
Premieres Saturday, September 9, 2023
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Sunday, September 10, 2023:
Season 10 - Episode 7
Synopsis: When a former student visits, Elizabeth thinks she may need her help. Meanwhile, Lucas orders something for all of Hope Valley to enjoy…if they can get it working.
Season 10 - Episode 7
Premieres Sunday, September 10, 2023
at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel
Programming Notes:
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries -
Saturday - Marathons: Ruby Herring Mysteries & Picture Perfect Mysteries
Sunday - Guiding Emily (encore) - 7pm/6c.
Hallmark Drama -
Sunday - Mystery Woman Marathon
We certainly have a wonderful variety of new movies to choose from this weekend. Which one will you fall for?
All three movies look intriguing to me for various reasons...
Guiding Emily is sure to be a heartwarming, inspirational story full of emotion. The story is based on the book, Guiding Emily: A Tale of Love, Loss, and Courage, by Author Barbara Hinske (writer of The Christmas Club, which also became a delightful Hallmark movie).
Love Can Surprise You, Great American Family's first Autumn movie premiere, looks to be a lighthearted romantic comedy. I've seen the lead actor, David Lafontaine, in a couple movies, but the one that stands out to me the most is Christmas at the Plaza, where he plays the rather clueless boyfriend, who is not in tune whatsoever to his girlfriend's feelings. I'm hoping this new GAF movie will be a redeeming role for him. David's character in Love Can Surprise You seems to be much more knowledgeable about love, but can he apply it to real life?
And... since Hallmark Channel's new premiere Fourth Down and Love has two well-known and well-loved Hallmark actors, Pascale Hutton and Ryan Paevey, along with the football theme, I have a feeling this film will definitely draw in viewers with it's familiar and cozy fall feeling. It's set to record on my DVR; I'm sure it will be a ratings touchdown!
I'm also looking forward to the sweet reunion on When Calls the Heart Sunday night when Elizabeth's former student, Rosaleen, returns to Hope Valley. My hope is that it will be a touching episode building up to forgiveness from Rosaleen to Henry Gowen, who she still blames for the mine accident years ago that killed her father. From the promos Hallmark has shared, it's clear that Molly Sullivan explains to her daughter that Henry Gowen is not the same man he used to be.
Forgiveness is not always easy; it can be a struggle to give, but it's an important step to healing from past hurts. Honestly, the person we are to forgive may not always, in the rational sense, deserve it or even ask for it, but the Bible instructs us to forgive as The Lord forgives us for our sins. As we forgive others, through our faith, we are released from the anger and bitterness that once held us. Scripture tells us in Mark 11:25, "And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins." When we choose to forgive others out of obedience to God, then we receive spiritual freedom.
I hope you all have a blessed and wonderful weekend. Please note: I have not pre-screened the new movies listed above. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in comments.
Blessings to you all,
Net
“Be kind and compassionate to one another,
forgiving each other,
just as in Christ God forgave you.”
~Ephesians 4:32
