🍁 Catch The September Movie Premieres This Weekend + Reviews! 🍁 SEE HERE:

Happy weekend, everyone! Even though this is technically the last full weekend of Summer, I'm sharing Hallmark Channel's next Fall Into Love movie premiere, plus the newest rom-com on Great American Family and a new mystery premiering, of course, on Hallmark Mystery.

See all the details below, including movie reviews from Allie B., Megan, and me.

Plus, be sure to share your thoughts on these new movie premieres in the comment section beneath this post.

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Friday, September 13, 2024:

The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening

Storyline via Hallmark: As Birdie and Alden Case’s relationship strengthens, they discover a mutual interest for True Crime. But when their favorite podcaster is found dead, it is up to The Cases to listen to the clues.

The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening

Premieres Friday, September 13, 2024

at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Mystery

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Saturday, September 14, 2024:

Love's Second Act

Storyline via Great American Family: Jamie, an aspiring filmmaker, heads back to her hometown for some inspiration. She finds it in ex-boyfriend, Nick, who still works at the small-town movie theater where they both first fell in love.

Love's Second Act

Premieres Saturday, September 14, 2024

at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family

Movie Review:

🎬 Love’s Second Act - This is a lighthearted, family-friendly rom-com. The movie was a little slow for me, at times, but it was still a nice watch. It’s the standard story of a woman, Jamie, played by Jodie Sweetin, who leaves her hometown years ago, then she returns and reconnects with her family and her childhood sweetheart, Nick, played by Tilky Jones.

Of course, Nick's family business, the local theater, is in danger of being sold by Nick’s father (played by George Wendt, famously known as Norm on the sitcom "Cheers"). The theater is a special, memorable place for Nick and Jamie, where they worked together as teenagers.

A side note for "Full House" fans… I thought it was kind of funny that Jodie played the older sister, and her sister’s name, of all names, was Stephanie.

Overall, "Love’s Second Act" is a pleasant, feel-good movie with a happy ending. ~Net

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Saturday, September 14, 2024:

The Heiress and the Handyman

Storyline: After losing her fortune, an heiress moves to a rural farm where she mistakes her handsome neighbor for the handyman. To live up to her family's legacy, he helps her compete at the county fair.

The Heiress and the Handyman

Premieres Saturday, September 14, 2024

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

Movie Reviews:

🍁 I watched The Heiress and the Handyman on HMN, the guy who plays Jodie Sweetin’s assistant does have mannerism of a gay man, but nothing is ever said about it. He appears twice for a total of about 3 minutes, at the beginning & end. The movie is okay, but the story has been done. Think Harvest Moon, but this movie isn’t nearly as good. It felt cheesy somehow and Jodie’s acting felt stiff, kind of fake. It’s a one time watch for me. -Allie B

🍁 Heiress & Handyman was really cute. It compares well with UPTV type of movies. The "gay" assistant...nothing was ever said clarifying he was gay. The movie needed more, but was worth a watch for the pig & animal scenes alone. It feels very traditional with hints of Harvest Moon, but not as comedic unfortunately. It's not a bad watch at all & is actually fall themed. I didn't even notice the wig people seem to be obsessing over. –Megan

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Programming Notes:

(Highlighting some of the best movie classics airing this weekend)

Great American Family:

Saturday - Ciders and Sunsets, Fall Into Winter, The Engagement Plan
Sunday - Harmony from the Heart, Identical Love, Home for Harvest


Hallmark Channel:

Saturday - Road Trip Romance, Pearl in Paradise, A Picture of Her
Sunday - My One & Only, Feeling Butterflies, Sweet Autumn, The Story of Us


Hallmark Mystery:

Saturday and Sunday - Hailey Dean Mysteries marathon

Hallmark Family:

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Little House on the Prairie and watch the 10 Day Marathon of the entire series starting this Friday at 9/8c!

In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Little House on the Prairie, Hallmark Family is airing EVERY episode - beginning Friday, September 13th at 9pm EST. and ending next weekend on Sunday, September 22nd at 11:30pm EST.


Merit Street:

See classic Great American Family movies on Merit Street-
Saturday- Just in Time and A Taste of Tuscany
Sunday- Retreat to Paradise and One Perfect Match

UPtv:

Saturday - Aloha with Love, The Nature of Romance, Love's Sweet Recipe

Sunday - Mechanic's of Love, Hearts on Fire, Love in Wolf Creek, Love on Fire

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I hope you all have a nice weekend. Please know that my prayers are with those of you who are in the path of the storms from Hurricane Francine. Be safe, everyone, and take care.

As for the three NEW movies airing this weekend... well, without going into a lot of detail, I'll just say I know some of you aren't too keen on the actors involved with these films due to various statements made in the past. I absolutely understand that. However, for those of you who are planning to watch one or more of the new movies mentioned above, I hope the reviews above will be helpful to you.

Note: I have not pre-screened the new mystery, The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening. If you'd like to share a review after this movie premieres, please do so in comments below.

In addition to starring in two new movies this weekend, Jodie Sweetin actually has a third premiere. Her latest mystery, The Jane Mysteries: A Deadly Prescription, premiered on Hallmark+ (streaming service) on September 10th. Have any of you seen it, yet?

Whether you watch something new or old, I hope you find something to enjoy this weekend. I just love that Hallmark Family is playing all of the episodes of Little House on the Prairie in honor of their 50th Anniversary! I may get lost in that marathon! Be sure to visit my Little House post here to see more details and my favorite Little House episodes.

Blessings on your weekend!

Net

SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"For I know the plans I have for you, 

declares the Lord, 

plans for welfare and not for evil, 

to give you a future and a hope."

~Jeremiah 29:11

🎬 Great American Family Adds Second Film To Their September Movie Premieres...

Pass the popcorn...

Great American Family adds the lighthearted romantic comedy "Love's Second Act" to its channel for September. This film previously premiered on Great American Pure Flix back in May. If you like, you can read my review of this movie below.

Movie: Love's Second Act

Starring: Jodie Sweetin and Tilky Jones

Premiere date: Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 8/7c

Storyline: Jamie, portrayed by Jodie Sweetin, is an aspiring filmmaker, who heads back to her hometown for some inspiration. She finds it in ex-boyfriend, Nick, played by Tilky Jones, who still works at the small-town movie theater where they both first fell in love.


Movie Reviews:

🎬 Love’s Second Act – (streamed on Great American Pure Flix)

This is a lighthearted, family-friendly rom-com. The movie was a little slow for me, at times, but it was still a nice watch. It’s the standard story of a woman ,Jamie, played by Jodie Sweetin ("Full House," "Craft Me a Romance," "The Jane Mysteries") who leaves her hometown years ago, then returns and reconnects with her family and her childhood sweetheart, Nick, played by Tilky Jones ("Christmas Love Letter," "The Charm of Love").

Of course, the family business, the local theater, is also in danger of being sold by Nick’s father (played by George Wendt, famously known as Norm on the sitcom, "Cheers"). The theater is a special memorable place for Nick and Jamie, where they worked together as teenagers.

Overall, it is a pleasant, feel-good movie with a happy ending.

A side note for "Full House" fans… I thought it was kind of funny that Jodie played the older sister, and her sister’s name, of all names, was Stephanie.

I wonder if "Love’s Second Act" might be one of the movies we’ll see on Great American Family later this Summer or early Fall. (Update: I wrote this review on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, and my hunch was right! I'm glad more viewers will have a chance to view this movie, if they like, on Great American Family.) ~Net


🎬  Love’s Second Act - I LOVED this movie! Jodie Sweetin and Tilky Jones are a perfect pairing. The story was different, and the plot held enticing hints of what lay ahead. Beautifully written, acted, and directed. I would give it 3 1/2 stars, not perfect, but very near it! 👏👏👏👏 ~aunt_di_77

🎬 Love's Second Act

I think Net has more or less covered all there is to say about this movie. Standard Rom.Com fare which you will have seen many times over. I'm not the biggest fan of Jodie Sweetin nor do I dislike her but I though she and Tilby Jones who although somewhat easygoing combined quite well together

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It's one of those where you have to suspend belief - how could the theatre possibly have survived to date, , where did the money come from to buy a new popcorn machine,, the miraculous "saving" of the theatre, Jamie presenting her manuscript which she had returned home to complete to her agent on time etc.

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The secondary cast was fine except for Nick's father who was a ridiculous character.

Taking all this together it shouldn't have worked and I agree it was slow moving at times but maybe because it was my favourite theme of "lovers reunited" I somewhat surprisingly have to say I actually enjoyed it - Florence's rating 7

🎬 Love’s Second Act - It is a hard pass for me! This movie was more than slow it was boring and plain awful. The set seemed so generic and so was the storyline. ~Anonymous



Official trailer:




For more details on the August/September movies previously announced for Great American Family - click here.

To see the TV Schedule for upcoming movie premieres, click here.

Happy movie-watching!

Net