INSP's October Cowboy Western Movie Stunts

For all of you Western Movie Fans, here's a closer look at what is airing this October on INSP...

Network Movie Premieres:
(Note: These movies are not new, but they are new to INSP. I have not previewed all of these films.)

Gunless, starring Paul Gross, Sienna Guillory, Graham Greene: A tough American gunslinger is repeatedly denied in his attempts to mount a showdown in a friendly frontier town. Can the gunfighter lay down his weapon and embrace the charms of the girl who has caught his attention?

The Glory Guys, starring James Caan, Harve Presnell, Senta Berger, Tom Tryon: At a dusty frontier outpost in the Wild West, two cavalry officers fight with the hostile native tribes while battling each other for the affections of the same woman.

Mail Order Bride, starring Daphne Zuniga, Greg Evigan, Cameron Bancroft: A sly con artist avoids being caught by quickly leaving town. She takes the place of her dying friend, who was to become a man’s mail-order bride on the rugged Western frontier. Can she fool the cowboy to think she is the girl he was expecting?

Frenchie, starring Joel McCrea, Shelley Winters: To find the men who killed her father, a New Orleans woman sells her business and heads West. She knows the identity of one of the murderers and is determined to find the other. This feisty woman demands justice and may be heading for a showdown.

Run for Cover, starring James Cagney, Ernest Borgnine, Viveca Lindfors: A determined posse is in hot pursuit of two cowboys who they think are train robbers. Can the two suspects clear their name before they are caught and punished for crimes they did not commit?

Please note: I have seen the movie "Mail Order Bride," which premiered on the Hallmark Channel in 2009. At the time I shared this review: "Mail Order Bride is more of a Steamy Romance Western... Not at all - Love Comes Softly."

If you like, you can see my full review of this movie - *here*. It is possible that INSP may edit out some content.

The movie Gunless is also rated PG-13.

Happy Trails,

Net

🍁 Hallmark's October "FALL INTO LOVE" 2023 Movie Schedule is Here - Plus, "When Calls the Heart" and New Mysteries 🍂🍃 SEE DETAILS:

Hey, Y'all! 

More movies are coming This Fall!

Hallmark sent me this afternoon their latest press release which includes details of their *Fall Into Love* movie lineup for October, Mysteries, and much more!

Plus, it's official, Lisa Durupt returns to the Hannah Swensen Mysteries in her well-loved role as Hannah's delightful sister, Andrea! This must be due to all of the fans who requested her return to the series. Well done, sleuthers!

Also, When Calls the Heart's 10th Season will come to an end in October. It appears the season will not end with a wedding for Elizabeth and Lucas but an election.

Check out all of the details below...


PREMIERING IN OCTOBER
on the Hallmark Channel:




When Calls The Heart Season 10 Episode 10
"All Dressed Up"
Sunday, October 1 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

The town prepares for the Governor's black-tie ball. While still reeling from the true intentions of Union City Holdings, Lucas decides to try to sway the Governor to their side.

See more details and images for When Calls The Heart Season 10 - here!


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3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost
Saturday, October 7 (8 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Julie Gonzalo, Chris McNally, Madeleine Arthur

A ghost from the 1920s refuses to leave the home just listed by Anna, a new real estate agent. Worse, the spirit is convinced she cannot "pass over" until she gets Anna back together with her ex.

Movie Reviews:

🍁 I thoroughly enjoyed Hallmark’s ‘3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost’ – family-friendly and fun. Casting Madeleine Arthur as the 100-year old ghost, Ruby, was pure genius. Her hair, make-up and wardrobe are all spot-on to create the quintessential 1920’s socialite and flapper, who now in 2023 longs to cross over and be with her true love. Ruby’s story of unfulfilled love parallels that of the realtor (Julie Gonzalo) who is attempting to stage the spooky mansion for sale, while cautiously reconciling her relationship with her ex-fiance. The interaction between Anna and Ruby keeps the story moving towards a two-for-one romantic ending. Loved it! ~MPT

🍁 I just watched 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost, and I thought it was cute and family-friendly. I know the "ghost" will make it a no for some, but there wasn't anything occultic in the story. It wasn't frightening, either, and I'm a huge wimp about scary stuff! The only part close to scary comes at the beginning. Ruby, the ghost, is used to scaring people away from buying the house with tricks. When Anna first comes to the house, Ruby slams some doors and then stand in the hallway with a white sheet or something over her. Anna isn't scared at all, thinking it's a co-worker pranking her. She pulls the sheet off and asks Ruby who she is. Ruby is surprised that Anna can see her. That's the extent of the "haunting" type of stuff.

🍁 The movie is more about Ruby and Anna helping one another and eventually becoming friends. Ruby sees that Anna and her ex still have feelings for each other and believes if she helps them, she can move on and be with her lost love, Charlie. I know everyone has different convictions about this kind of stuff in movies, so I hope that helps people make a decision. Our family doesn't celebrate Halloween or read/watch Harry Potter, and I still felt this movie was innocent. So, I hope my review helps! ~melnewlife

🍁 I watched "3 bed, 2 bath, 1 ghost" today and, at least for me, it would have been better without the ghost. I found her personality annoying (pushy, know-it-all etc.) it was driving me crazy throughout the whole movie. Chris was his usual self - charming, cute, kind. I not a big fan of Julia but i liked her here. ~Anonymous

🍁 I did watch 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1 ghost. It was really good. I saved it. I liked it a lot. I do not know if they ever said what Ruby died of, but it seems she died in 1923 as it was 100 years later and she said she died in 1923. So she must have died right after they showed her alive.

🍁 I liked JG and CM together, they really sparkle, love that they are a real life couple as well. The house was pretty, Ruby was THE BEST in the movie. That actress was so good. The movie was really good and I loved it. There were parallels with Anna and Ruby in that they both loved boys that their fathers didn't approve of. I know that was a bigger deal in 1923 than 2023, most of the younger crowd still live with parents barely working and that's ok. I liked that Anna told her dad she wanted a relationship with him, but she was going to be herself. ~Sabrina

🍁 I have not watched a Hallmark movie in over a year because every movie they sneak in woke messages. I decided to watch 3 Bed 2 Bath 1 Ghost. It was a good movie. No sneaky surprises. I will be give a few Christmas movies a chance but I already saw so that I will not go anywhere near. ~Ken

🍁 We loved Hallmark’s “3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1 Ghost.” It was a fun and family-friendly light-hearted movie with great costumes from the 1920s. The character of Ruby, the “ghost” from the 1920s was the highlight of the movie. We liked how it is different from typical Hallmark movies and find that we enjoy the multiple historical time period movies the best. ~Laurie

🍁 MPT, I completely agree with your review! I love it when a movie can incorporate the "old days" without resorting to time travel, and this one is very original in having a ghost from the '20's be a major part of the movie. It was nice to see how she and Anna bonded after the initial "scare". And yes, Madeleine Arthur - who I was not familiar with before this movie - is just perfect as the flapper ghost. I can't imagine anybody better to play this part than her. That said, I think a better plot would have been to have this as a murder mystery - have Ruby killed in the '20's and she and Anna work together to determine who was the killer. Still, this is a very original movie and if you don't mind the ghost aspect, it is at least worthy of a one-time watch. ~Mark 25

🍁 And although I am not a fan of ghost movies but ‘3 bed, 2 bath and 1 ghost’ was a lot of fun. I enjoyed it way more than expected. It had reconciliations, character growth, exquisite clothing from the 1920’s, romance, and heartfelt emotion. I am not someone who cries easily but both my husband and I were moved to tears at the end of the movie. The friendship between Ruby and Anna was sweet and Anna and Elliot were lovely. It was nice seeing two actors together who are married in real life have strong onscreen chemistry. Sometimes real-life love doesn’t carry over well to movies. Anyway, the movie was all and all a magical and engaging experience. ~Joan



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When Calls The Heart
Season 10 Episode 11 "Long Time Running"
Sunday, October 8 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

Lucas is the talk of Hope Valley. Elizabeth and the whole town rally around him, but everyone still worries it won't be enough to stop the Governor.


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Field Day
Saturday, October 14 (8 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Rachel Boston, Benjamin Ayres, Shannon Chan-Kent, Carmel Amit

Jen (Boston), Marissa (Amit) and Kelly (Chan-Kent) are moms from different backgrounds who are thrown together to plan the annual Field Day at their kids' school. Along the way, they navigate a myriad of obstacles, including an unsupportive head of the PTO. New to town and still trying to move on following the loss of her husband, Jen is thankful to have the encouragement of Dan (Ayres), the school's PE teacher who is becoming a good friend…or could this be the start of something more? As the planning continues, Jen, Marissa and Kelly bond as friends who will stop at nothing to make sure their kids are happy, with each of them finding their own path as their friendship grows stronger.

Movie Reviews:

🍁 Field Day was a great, clean movie. It was fun too! ~Grace

🍁 Field Day was a good, family friendly movie about three very different moms learning to appreciate one another and then becoming friends, which I thought was a good message. Marissa (the workaholic mom) and Kelly (the influencer mom) got on my nerves at first, but there was character growth in both of them as the movie went on. Both of them learn to put down their phones and be present with their families. Jen, the third mom, really helps them put things in perspective as she lost her husband two years previously and knows how important it is to be present in the moment. The friendship that grew between these moms really moved me and was the best part of the story! The romance was more of a side plot, and while I enjoyed their chemistry and flirty banter, the way they couldn't make up their minds the second half of the movie started to get annoying. They kind of dragged that on too long, in my opinion. There was a touching moment that made me cry when Jen watches a video left for her by her deceased husband. Overall, a great movie with nothing questionable! ~melnewlife

🍁 Okay I’m slowly getting through my recordings. I watched Field Day and it was great. Family friendly, the supporting cast were good, her parents were sweet, Rachel and Benjamin had really good chemistry. Unfortunately it will be a one time watch for me just because it was so sad. I teared up throughout the movie, I could just feel her grief and pain. Just a personal preference, but I prefer the lighter classic hallmark storylines. I’m sure a lot of people will enjoy this movie but it was just focused a lot on her moving on past her husbands death which I wasn’t aware of until I started watching it….I think we all pray we never have to go through losing a spouse and that’s why I typically avoid these types of sad movies. Side note: I loved the video the husband made for her before he passed and how he said “Heaven is amazing” I thought that was so nice that they included that 😊 ~Paula

🍁 Field Day. A fun, entertaining movie. Made me laugh and made me tear up. Rachel Boston can get on my nerves when her movies are all about romance and she’s all silly and giggly and overly perky, but I think she shines in movies like this one where the focus is more about everyday life and friendships. There were still plenty of silly and unrealistic bits to the movie that had me rolling my eyes, but, for the most part, it was quite enjoyable. I’d definitely watch it again in a year or two simply for the great chemistry and fun between the three moms as they forged a new friendship (absolutely loved all three actresses!!). The romance was secondary to the friendships between the moms. I thought Rachel and Ben had good chemistry but the on-again, off-again nature of their romance dragged on way too long (it was always “should we or shouldn’t we go on a date?” and that just got boring for me). Family friendly. {**Mild Spoiler Alert: I was glad the obligatory kiss at the end was partially interrupted by the fun friends and also that it was more of a peck than a full-on lip lock. That made more sense since they had only been on one sort of “non” date and were only just building a friendship after each had experienced loss. However, it felt yuck when the leadup to that kiss was him telling her how much he loved her (so soon??) and whispering how sexy she was. Blech! That totally did not fit the story.} ~~Jane

🍁 Field Day – This family-friendly movie starts off rather sweet and funny, but for me, it was kind of slow moving. The romance was rather lackluster, and the agony of trying to put together Field Day was drawn out way too long for three PTA moms who accidentally get roped into doing it. While it was nice to see Rachel Boston’s character, Jen Davis, meet new friends, there was another catty woman, who totally reminds you of those high school clique days. Ugh! She was awful. Then, the scene (small spoiler) later in the movie, where Jen receives a message (via video) from her deceased husband is rather sad and heavy for the typical Hallmark Channel rom-com. Wish we could’ve seen Benjamin Ayres character, Dan Alridge, more in the movie; he seemed to only pop in for brief segments. Overall, Field Day was fun, too, at times, but just an okay one-time watch for me. ~Net



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When Calls the Heart
Season 10 Episode 12 – "Starry Night"
Sunday, October 15 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

With Elizabeth at his side, Election Day has the entire town supporting Lucas, hoping he will be the one to save Hope Valley. Meanwhile, Rosemary and Lee discuss who should be their baby's godfather.


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PREMIERING IN OCTOBER
on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Premieres:

A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
Friday, October 6 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison, Barbara Niven, Tess Atkins, Mike Dopud, Lisa Durupt

They say the real estate business is deadly, but no one is more surprised than Hannah Swensen (Sweeney) when her mother, Delores (Niven), discovers the dead body of the homeowner – and regular customer of The Cookie Jar – while house-hunting for her sister Michelle (Atkins).

Hannah is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery and is convinced that the prime suspect Mike (Mathison) and the Sheriff (Dopud) are focusing on isn't the culprit. Hannah's sleuthing becomes a family affair when Delores, Michelle and even her sister Andrea (Lisa Durupt) – who pays an unexpected visit – take part in the investigation. As Hannah uncovers clues she slowly rules out suspects and is led to the shocking truth about the killer's identity.

Movie Reviews:

🍁 The Hannah Swenson Mystery was good. I was almost jumping up and down in my seat when Andrea showed up. And I loved how in the ending when the two(Mike and Hannah) make up, Andrea says,"Turn me around, " because she was on FaceTime. Disappointed Hannah didn't ask for the ring back. Only accepted to start over. Hopefully we will see more of these. As as I LOVE Norman.(I was pro Norman, similar to the WCTH's Nathan/love triangle ;) I was grateful he wasn't in this episode. I feel like we needed the love triangles to finally be over. Doesn't mean I don't want him back, but as an already happily taken man. ~Abigail

🍁 As far as the new Hannah Swensen movie goes, let me just say, I am very happy! It was a good movie and my heart swelled at the end of the movie. Enough said for all of us who LOVE Mike and Hannah! 😊 😊 I wish Andrea had a bigger role because I feel like it was a wasted opportunity. I was beyond excited to see her again, but I feel she was underutilized. I do hope she returns if they do more movies but with more scenes. ~Joan

🍁 A Zest for Death: A Hannah Swensen Mystery – This was the best (so far!) movie for the Hannah Swensen series! It truly felt like the Murder, She Baked good ole days. While I missed seeing Norman (Gabriel Hogan) in this one, I loved having Andrea (Lisa Durupt) come home again, and I liked how Hannah (Alison Sweeney) and Mike (Cameron Mathison) focused more on each other, even though their relationship is a bit strained. Hannah’s mom, Delores (played by the incredible, Barbara Niven), was so funny throughout the movie; I especially enjoyed her actually trying to help solve this mystery this time, instead of her usual complaints over Hannah’s involvement. She and Andrea always add some delightful comedy to the story. It was also nice to see Hannah’s cat, Moishe, make an adorable appearance, as well. The mystery portion had me guessing until nearly the end, which is good because I can typically spot these suspects a mile away. I’m certainly hoping we will see more in the Hannah Swensen mystery series soon! ~Net

🍁 I also watched the Hannah move Zest for Death. I liked this one the best of the new rebranded Hannah Swenson series. I did not find the sister Michelle annoying at all, and loved having Andrea for a visit. I was ok with Hannah and Mike breaking up in the last movie cause it brings more drama, and is realistic that 2 people have problems in the relationship. I figured they would find their way back to each other, and I hope we get more movies to show them finally get married. This movie felt more like the original movies in that it just got back to the basics of Hannah trying to solve the crime. Love that Dolores got involved too. It was funny and a great movie. I hope there are more. ~Sabrina



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Curious Caterer: Fatal Vows
Friday, October 13 (9 p.m. ET/PT)
Starring: Nikki DeLoach, Andrew Walker

In the franchise's third installment, professional caterer and amateur detective Goldy Berry (DeLoach) is hired to cater for a big wedding. The bride, Jessamyn Cole (Amanda Khan, Superman and Lois) is the ex-wife of Goldy's current romantic interest, detective Tom Schultz (Walker).

The town is shocked when they find the groom, Sterling Clearwater (Kareem Malcolm, The Flash) dead and Jessamyn missing. To complicate matters, a new detective (Brock Morgan, Dangerous) with a vendetta against Tom is hired to oversee the case. Forced to take matters into their own hands, Goldy and Tom must find Jessamyn before she meets Sterling's fate.

Movie Review:

The Curious Caterer: Fatal Vows... I thought this was their best mystery of the 3 so far. I really love it when the detective and the amateur sleuth work together. My favorite.. His question... What's the most important thing, she says Pastry Puff. I truly loved all of those little funny moments! ~Abigail




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Please share which shows/movies appeal to you this October in comments below. I'm personally looking forward to the last episodes of When Calls the Heart's Season 10; it's especially nice already knowing a new season will come next year!

As for the movies, I'm especially looking forward to the Mysteries!!! I'm so giddy that Andrea is coming home (to Eden Lake or Lake Eden, whatever you want to call it!) and will be part of this all-new mystery. I'm also hoping Mike and Hannah will get back together.

And... for the rom-coms, Field Day is my pick. I'm not into movies about ghosts, so 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost will be a skip for me.

Countdown to Christmas will also be coming at the end of October; Hallmark has not released official details, yet, but it won't be long now!!!

Happy movie-watching!

Net

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Fall Movie favorites on DVD/Streaming:

🎃🍃Hallmark's October "FALL INTO LOVE" 2022 Movie Schedule is filled with Autumn Leaves and Pumpkin Everything!🎃🍃 #PumpkinSpice #RomCom 🍁 SEE DETAILS:

Are you ready for picking pumpkins? 🎃 Hallmark Media has released their October movie premieres via ET and there's a definite Fall feel to these movies. See what's airing this October on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries...

We'll see Taylor Cole, Corey Sevier, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Aimee Teegarden, and more on the Hallmark Channel for even more *Fall Into Love* movies and Hunter King, Rhiannon Fish, and James Denton will star in new premieres on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

See all the movie details...


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HALLMARK CHANNEL'S "FALL INTO LOVE"
All premieres are at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Girlfriendship

Starring: Tamera Mowry-Housley, Lyndie Greenwood, Krystal Joy Brown and Brad James

Premieres: Saturday, October 1, 2022

Storyline: After a booking mix-up, Samara’s (Mowry-Housley) birthday getaway turns into a week-long retreat on Edisto Island, in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, where she and her two best friends (Greenwood and Brown) rediscover their passions, their purpose and romance.

Movie Review:

💕 "Girlfriendship is family friendly. 3 friends head Samara Williams’ birthday weeklong journey for Wilding Out Retreat. Renee convinces Stacey for 3 recommendation to book for Wilding Out Women’s Treat - Wilding Our Retreat on her phone by choosing Rewilding Women’s Retreat. After a booking mixup; Renee, Samara, & Eva end up in Editso Island instead Margarita Island. Somewhat booking mixup because oh Stacey books a wrong resort when customer tells her it’s not what’s she saying, Stacey tells her shush! Since Stacey read magazine about Wilding Out Retreat. Samara, Renee, Eva rediscover passion, purpose, romance. They meet Ariella & Dr. Kareem Benjamin. Samara’s passion for painting by using her easel & paintbrushes. Dr. Kareem Benjamin has a Daughter named Joy who wants to to Art School who to paint. Samara & her Mom are painters & also, Joy too. Samara, Renee, $ Eva return home from vacation. Samara is with her Mom who discussing about paintings. Renee returns her own barbershop." ~Anonymous


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Pumpkin Everything

Starring: Taylor Cole, Michael Ironside and Corey Sevier

Premieres: Saturday, October 8, 2022

Storyline: Based on the novel by Beth Lebonte. Amy (Cole) is a novelist who returns to her hometown to look after her stubborn grandfather, Tom (Ironside), and his pumpkin-themed store. While there, she crosses paths with a man (Sevier) from her past.

Movie Reviews:

🎃 "Pumpkin Everything is family friendly. It’s based on the book by Beth Labonte. Amy Fox is a Horror novelist returns to her hometown in Autumnboro, NH to look after her stubborn Grandfather named Tom Adams & his pumpkin themed store called; “Pumpkin Everything”.. While staying there she crosses paths with her High School old flame named Christopher “Kit” Parker from her past whose working with Amy’s Grandpa Tom’s own pumpkin themed store; “Pumpkin Everything”.He’s working with the owner of the Pumpkin Everything store, Tom Adams. When Tom’s Granddaughter named Amy Fox. returns to town to look after her grandpa and his store a romance with Tom was the last thing on her mind — but their shared history could be just what she needs. Amy wants her Grandpa Tom do residential DJ at Oakwood Retirement Village. Thomas “Tom” Adams wants to sell his Pumpkin Everything store to Kit Parker. Amy congrats Kit whose is currently owner of Pumpkin Everything." ~Anonymous

🎃 "Pumpkin Everything was family-friendly, but it dragged for a long time with the grumpy grandfather. It would definitely bore kids as it was not a light-hearted movie. It was not a fun escape movie. Also beware that there are multiple (non-Hallmark) commercials for prescription drugs with men kissing so make sure you use the super-fast forwarding speed for commercials on the DVR. It was quite explicit and impossible to miss." ~Anonymous

🎃 "Anonymous, I can't watch anything on Hallmark anymore unless I record it first so I can skip commercials and promos. I found Pumpkin Everything to be sad, and definitely not much celebration of Fall like I expected. Taylor Cole's acting was not as good as I expected either. Suppose I got too excited about this movie." ~kitkat

🎃 "For someone getting close to 70 quicker than I wanted to, Everything Pumpkin highlights some things that we have to struggle with. For me I’m glad that these issues are addressed. Not everything needs to be a ROM Com. Especially when they are overdone. Hopeing that upcoming Christmas movies aren’t all fluff but have some substance, especially when addressing what Christmas is all about." ~JoCo

🎃 "Pumpkin Everything is family friendly. It was nice to see a truly fall movie with tons of fall decor. The theme of wanting to care for aging parents and grandparents while trying to respect their independence was very well done and emotional. The movie was more about the granddaughter/grandfather relationship while the romance was on the side. Very sweet fall themed movie." ~melnewlife



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Autumn in the City

Starring: Aimee Teegarden and Evan Roderick

Premieres: Saturday, October 15, 2022

Storyline: Piper Grant (Teegarden) moves to New York for a fresh start and to find her career passion. As she bounces between different exciting temp jobs that take her all over the city, she meets Austin Edwards (Roderick), an aspiring writer. While Piper’s sunny optimism is at odds with Austin’s jaded personality, the magic of the autumn season soon brings them closer together. When Piper realizes her true passion is illustration, they decide to team up on a children’s book project, and in the process, they discover the thing they’re really searching for might be each other.


Movie Reviews:

🍁 " "Autumn in the City" -- I'm not watching live, but I got curious, checked social media, and found multiple people mentioning homosexual content." ~Alicia

🍁 "Autumn I’m the city. FYI: 15 minutes in she meets a man serving pumpkin bread on the side walk. She ask him if he made it and he said no, but my husband did. They own the coffee shop." ~Anonymous

🍁 "Autumn in the City is not family friendly. About 15 minutes in we're introduced to two married guys who run a coffee shop/cafe together. My guess was that they would play an integral role as new friends and a local hangout spot for the new-to-town Aimee Teegarden, so I fast-forwarded to see if they popped up again and don't you know my guess was correct. The next scene with all of them together has the two guys giving her life advice and talking about when the two of them fell in love. So... I deleted that Hallmark wokeness and am moving on to other things on the dvr that I can watch and delete to make room for all the upcoming Christmas movies." ~~Jane

🍁 "Didn’t take long for Autumn in the City to go off the rails. Hallmark did it again. Has a Guy and his Husband running a coffee shop." ~JoCo

🍁 "Autumn in the City not family friendly." ~Anonymous

🍁 "Autumn in the City is not family friendly. Piper Grant moves into Abbie’s friend named Amelia’s apartment # 503 when an aspiring writer named Austin Edwards who crosses the hall apartment # 502. Piper is bouncing in between temporary jobs. Piper meet Will who serves pumpkin bread for sample when she ate it. Will’s Husband named Toby who owns Keystone Cafe. Toby gets Piper a pumpkin spice latte. Both Piper & Austin come across same path. Will & Toby encourage Piper & Austin to have picnic together unless delivery guy on the bicycle hands Piper & Austin a blanket & picnic basket. Piper is doddering a sketch from her portfolio. Austin writes children’s books; “A Magic Acorn”, with an illustrator named Piper. Ms. Snowburry says a company needs an established illustrator for the books but Piper is really good at it. Take a look before Piper leaves Snowburry Publishing. Austin’s Mom named Patricia hands her Son; Austin a personalized pen. Austin gets children’s books publish with “A Magic Acorn”, books. Patricia, Austin, Will, & Toby celebrate Piper’s 30th Birthday on rooftop. Will brings Piper’s Birthday cake." ~Anonymous

🍁 "Autumn in the City was going slow for me but then Hallmark just HAD to add a gay couple...SO TIRED OF THIS...not many movies on Hallmark these days i care to watch" ~Anonymous

🍁 "Someone already said this, but be warned that Autumn in the City has a gay couple about 15 minutes in. Piper is offered a sample of pumpkin bread on the sidewalk (do they even do that in NYC?), and she asks the guy if he made it, and he says, "no my husband did" then invites her into the bakery to meet him. That's when I turned it off." ~melnewlife



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HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES
All premieres are 9 p.m. ET/PT.


Nikki & Nora: Sister Sleuths

Starring: Hunter King and Rhiannon Fish

Premieres: Sunday, October 2, 2022

Storyline: Fraternal twins Nikki (King) and Nora (Fish) are forced back into each other’s lives when they inherit a detective agency. As they solve a murder, they realize their differences may be their greatest advantage.

Movie Review:

🔎 "My mom and I watched Nikki and Nora Sister Sleuths tonight and enjoyed it. There is drinking as some had mentioned from the preview, but partially because some of the scenes take place at a cop bar (a source of information). I thought the characters were well developed and the clues to pick up on were good. If you pay attention, you just might solve it before the big reveal. As a side note- the nod to Nick and Nora Charles of The Thin Man murder mysteries (1930s-40s) was subtle but fun." ~Anonymous


🔎 " "Nikki & Nora: Sister Sleuths" -- I would say it's as family-friendly as any murder mystery! I enjoyed it overall, can't think of anymore to say without risking ruining it, and would watch if the series continued. For those who've experienced pain and trauma due to abuse of alcohol, I sympathize and understand that movie scenes including alcohol can ruin the enjoyment for you. In this movie, there are brief scenes at a bar complete with alcoholic drinks, as that is the law enforcement hangout spot, but there is no drunkenness shown or promoted." ~Alicia


🔎 "Nikki and Nora: Sister Sleuths was a good mystery movie, and it was family friendly for teen and up. There is mention of one suspect’s affair (obviously not in a positive light). I hope they make a second movie as I liked the characters. It also does not follow the usual Hallmark formula! I watched it with my mom and 13-year-old, and all of us enjoyed it." ~Anonymous


🔎 I just finished Nikki and Nora. Family Friendly, was I the only one or was anyone else disappointed by the ending. I don't what to spoil it for anymore who hasn't seen it yet, but the killer was my favorite character before... I guess because it's about sisters, they didn't want to cast love interests. ~Abigail


🔎 Abigail, It's so funny that you left this review - just a few days after I watched this movie for the first time, and I've been meaning to tell you (without saying too much and spoiling it for others) that I had the EXACT same feeling from watching it. The whole movie was rather interesting and enjoyable until the VERY END. I thought it might be one I'd watch again sometime, but after the revealing of who-dun-it, this one-time watch was enough for me. ~Net


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Mid-Love Crisis

Starring: Teri Hatcher, James Tupper, Brian Markinson, June Laporte and Matreya Scarrwener

Premieres: Sunday, October 9, 2022

Storyline: With her 50th birthday a week away, Mindy (Hatcher), a divorced teacher, finds herself in the throes of a bona fide mid-life crisis. The timing isn’t ideal, as it coincides with a long weekend visit from her daughter, Rita (Laporte), and Rita’s girlfriend, Emma (Scarrwener), who comes along with her uncle, Sam (Tupper) … Mindy’s former high school sweetheart she hasn’t spoken to in over three decades. Her ex-husband, Marc (Markinson), gets thrown into the mix at Rita’s request, adding to Mindy’s angst. Between two exes under one roof vying for her affection and trying to talk Rita out of the big 50th birthday party she’s planning, Mindy has a lot to navigate as she learns to embrace her life and discover what she truly wants as she starts the next chapter.

*NOTE: I will not be promoting this film due to it's content.

Movie Review:

"Mid-Life Crisis is not family friendly. 15 minutes into the movie lesbian couple introduced and already kissed. Turning off as I write!! Do sick of this! I wonder how many of our Christmas movies will be ruined this year!!!" ~Joyce in Carolina


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Perfect Harmony

Starring: James Denton, Sherri Saum, and Sheppard Denton

Premieres: Sunday, October 16, 2022

Storyline: In, “Perfect Harmony,” Denton portrays Jack Chandeller while Saum plays Barrett Woodword. When thier mutual friends, Naomi (Julia Benson) and Simon (Peter Benson), are ready to tie the knot, they ask the duo to be Best Man and Maid of Honor.

Barrett is a buttoned-up college professor. Jack on the other hand, is a laid-back, former pop star. They have been like oil and water since they met 10 years prior but, to support Naomi and Simon, they agree to set aside their differences,” the movie’s description reads. “At the engagement party, Barrett is horrified to learn Jack’s plan for party music was nothing more than a playlist. She guilts him into performing but he insists she join him on stage, much to his son Teddy’s (Sheppard Denton) dismay as Barrett also happens to be his professor. Jack and Barrett bring down the house with their duet and with that, the frost between them begins to thaw. As Jack and Barrett continue to spend time together leading up to the wedding, they surprisingly find themselves getting along. Slowly, they begin to change their perceptions of each other and find they may be more in tune than either of them would have imagined.

Movie Reviews:

🎵"I loved “Perfect Harmony.” I had to keep myself from full on sobbing at the end." ~Anonymous

🎵"Perfect Harmony is family friendly. Jack Chandler is Pop Singer & Barrett Woodward is a Poetry Professor must put aside their differences when their best friends named Naomi & Simon decide to get married. Jack & Barrett are working together as Best Man & Maid of Honor soon lead then to the duet of a lifetime. Jack & Barrett duet some songs: Total Eclipse of the Heart & Perfect Harmony. Barrett gets an old lyrics book out of Teddy’s Mom’s old desk. College Professor Barrett tells her student; Teddy Don’t forget to study poem. Jack & Barrett sing a duet “Perfect Harmony”, at their best friends’ Wedding Day." ~Anonymous


🎵"Watched "Perfect Harmony" and really liked it. I almost quit in the first 10 minutes but glad I kept going. Family friendly. It would be a keeper for my dvr but I need to make room for Christmas movies. I truly appreciated the more experienced actors & actresses in this movie (some of the younger, less experienced actors/actresses quite grate on my nerves -- thus why I haven't been totally thrilled with all the many GAC movies from the spring & summer that I've been powering through this past week to free up room on the dvr)." ~~Jane


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My *Quick* Take:

I'm excited to see the new movie, "Pumpkin Everything!" I mean, the name alone sounds perfect for the Autumn Season! Plus, how can you not like a granddaughter who helps out her grandpa with his pumpkin-themed store? I'm so there!

Which Fall movie (or movies) are you pickin' to see this October? Please share your thoughts on the new movies in comments below...

Note: I haven't pre-screened these movies. If you like, you can share a review in comments after the movie premieres. Thank you!

Blessings to you all, Net

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