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Friday, January 20, 2023

New TV Movies and Marathons this weekend, including "The Wedding Veil," "Signed, Sealed, Delivered," and More πŸ“© See Here:




NEW Movies are premiering this weekend, along with THREE terrific Movie Marathons, including one of my favorites (and possibly yours, too!), the beloved series, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered!"

See all the details below...




Saturday, January 21, 2023:



Storyline: In the third movie of the sequel trilogy, Tracy (Sweeney) is now head of the auction house and Nick’s (Webster) restaurant is such a success, he’s looking at expanding. Their success comes at a cost, however, as it gives them little time to see each other. The couple agree to make time for their long-overdue honeymoon. They head to Greece as it’s the perfect place to relax and sightsee. When a travel delay costs the couple their hotel room, they get the opportunity to stay on a remote island nearby. Is it possible the veil is once again working its magic and bringing them exactly where they need to be?

Premieres Saturday, January 21, 2023
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel



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Sunday, January 22, 2023:




Storyline: Audrey Harper heads to Hope Cove to write about the anonymous Ask Aunt Hope, a love advice column and a mainstay of the town’s local newspaper. There, she meets the charming and handsome Editor-in-Chief Morgan Cooper, who helps her uncover the true identity of “Aunt Hope.”

Premieres Sunday, January 22, 2023
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

Movie Reviews:

πŸ’• "Extra! Extra! Read All About It! "The Clue to Love" is such a cute rom-com with charming banter that revolves around a newspaper business and stars Rachel Bles (“Cooking Up Love”) as Audrey Harper and Travis Milne (who I just loved as Charlie Baker in “A Gift Wrapped Christmas”) as Morgan Cooper. Both are newspaper reporters; however, Audrey is learning to write her stories with a little more heart, as Morgan, the Editor in Chief, has shown in his award-winning articles. As Audrey shadows Morgan at the Hope Cove Beacon Newspaper, she discovers the identity of the person who writes the infamous local advice column, Ask Aunt Hope, is a secret, and she is determined to figure out who the person is. Morgan and Audrey have wonderful chemistry together, and there’s some interesting tension at the newspaper on whether or not Morgan’s father will sell the family business. Plus, Morgan is beginning to wonder if he can trust Audrey, since she is connected with the big city newspaper that wants to purchase Hope Cove’s small town paper. Overall, here’s my exclusive scoop… "The Clue to Love" is a charming story with a little bit of mystery and heartfelt moments. I do have to caution that there is one brief comment from a male co-worker near the beginning of the movie about his husband. I believe that is the only time this is mentioned." ~Net

πŸ’• "The Clue to Love - There was a comment at the 13 minute mark where a guy says that "our surrogate has gone into labour" and then "my husband....". Other than that comment, the rest of the movie is family friendly." ~Karen



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Movie Marathons:

Saturday, January 21, 2023:



The Wedding Veil Movie Marathon
on the Hallmark Channel:

THE WEDDING VEIL - 10 AM
THE WEDDING VEIL UNVEILED - 12 PM
THE WEDDING VEIL LEGACY - 2 PM
THE WEDDING VEIL EXPECTATIONS - 4 PM
THE WEDDING VEIL INSPIRATION - 6 PM
THE WEDDING VEIL JOURNEY - 8 PM *NEW

*If you'd like to read previous reviews of these movies, visit here and here.






Signed, Sealed, Delivered Movie Marathon
on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries:

SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED: LOST WITHOUT YOU - 11 AM
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED: HIGHER GROUND - 1 PM
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED: HOME AGAIN - 3 PM
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED: THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED - 5 PM
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED: TO THE ALTAR - 7 PM
SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED: THE VOWS WE HAVE MADE - 9 PM

*For details on the complete chronological order of the Signed, Sealed, Delivered series + DVD information, visit here.




Sunday, January 22, 2023:



Murder, She Baked Movie Marathon
on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries:

MURDER, SHE BAKED: A CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE MYSTERY - 11 AM
MURDER, SHE BAKED: A PLUM PUDDING MYSTERY - 1 PM
MURDER, SHE BAKED: A PEACH COBBLER MYSTERY - 3 PM
MURDER, SHE BAKED: A DEADLY RECIPE - 5 PM
MURDER, SHE BAKED: JUST DESSERTS - 7 PM
SWEET REVENGE: A HANNAH SWENSEN MYSTERY - 9 PM


*Click here for the complete DVD collection of Murder, She Baked movies on DVD at Amazon, and click here for the last film, Sweet Revenge: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, on DVD.


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I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! If your weather is getting colder, like ours here in the Midwest, keep warm, everyone, and hopefully, you can snuggle up under a cozy blanket and enjoy one of these movies (or more!) this weekend. My #1 recommendation is the Signed, Sealed, Delivered movies that are filled with heartwarming stories, love, friendships, and incredible lost-letter mysteries, that often take a lot of determination and faith to complete.

I'm also looking forward to this last Wedding Veil movie, hoping it is also a good one, like the previous five (mostly). It looks like it will be fun to see the three best friends vacationing together again, this time in Greece.

I have pre-screened the new UPtv movie, The Clue to Love. It is such a cute movie, and I like both of the leads very much, but there was one brief comment of caution. Please be sure to read my and Karen's reviews above.

Unfortunately, there isn't a new movie on Great American Family this weekend; however, the network will still be airing rom-coms from 12pm-10pm on Saturday and a marathon of Columbo mysteries on Sunday.

Plus, Hallmark Drama will have their own marathon on Sunday with the family series, The Waltons.

Are there one or more movies (or marathons) you are looking forward to seeing this weekend? Be sure to share in the comments below.

Please Note: I haven't pre-screened the new Wedding Veil movie. If you'd like to post a review on whether this film is family-friendly, please share in comments. Thank you so much to those of you who take the time to share.

Disclaimer: Please know when I share a movie, this is NOT an endorsement of any of the actors involved, personally or professionally, with their other TV/film projects.

Happy movie-watching!

Blessings to you all, Net


🌟 SHINING HIS LIGHT in the New Year: 🌟

"You are our letter, written in our hearts, known and read by all men; being manifested that you are a letter of Christ, cared for by us, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts."

~2 Corinthians 3:2-3





Thursday, December 8, 2022

🌟 UPtv's New JANUARY 2023 TV Movie Premieres! πŸ’• SEE HERE:





UPtv will be premiering 3 romantic-comedy movie premieres - coming in January 2023!

See all the details below...



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The Princess and the Bodyguard

Original Air Date: January 15, 2023

Starring: Emily Alatalo, Ryan Bruce, Marcus Craig




Storyline: On her 35th birthday, Lexi discovers who she secretly always was... a royal Princess. She now has two weeks to find a suitable date for the royal gala under the watchful eye of her handsome but infuriating bodyguard, Noah.

Movie Review:

πŸ’• Awww, The Princess and the Bodyguard is such a sweet movie!! –Maria

πŸ’• The Princess and the Bodyguard – This movie started out a little slow for me, but it picked it up as more characters were introduced. Lexi (the princess) is torn between her normal life (working in New York and living with a roommate, who doesn’t know her royal identity) and choosing whether or not she will accept her place back home in her country, Santovia, as royalty. It’s interesting to see Lexi deal with this challenge in her life and how to tell her best friend. I also thought it was a nice touch to the story to see how Noah (the bodyguard) took care of his younger brother, who is in a wheelchair. That showed that his character had empathy for others in the way that he looked after him. The Princess and the Bodyguard ended up being a rather sweet love story; plus, from what I recall, it is family-friendly. ~Net

πŸ’• Watched the Princess and the Bodyguard. It was cute and cheesy, but fun. Could do without the yoga though. ~Abigail


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The Clue to Love

Original Air Date: January 22, 2023

Starring: Rachel Bles and Travis Milne



Storyline: Audrey Harper heads to Hope Cove to write about the anonymous Ask Aunt Hope, a love advice column and a mainstay of the town’s local newspaper. There, she meets the charming and handsome Editor-in-Chief Morgan Cooper, who helps her uncover the true identity of “Aunt Hope.”

Movie Review:

πŸ’• "Extra! Extra! Read All About It! "The Clue to Love" is such a cute rom-com with charming banter that revolves around a newspaper business and stars Rachel Bles (“Cooking Up Love”) as Audrey Harper and Travis Milne (who I just loved as Charlie Baker in “A Gift Wrapped Christmas”) as Morgan Cooper. Both are newspaper reporters; however, Audrey is learning to write her stories with a little more heart, as Morgan, the Editor in Chief, has shown in his award winning articles. As Audrey shadows Morgan at the Hope Cove Beacon Newspaper, she discovers the identity of the person who writes the infamous local advice column, Ask Aunt Hope, is a secret and she is determined to figure out who the person is. Morgan and Audrey have wonderful chemistry together, and there’s some interesting tension at the newspaper on whether or not Morgan’s father will sell the family business. Plus, Morgan is beginning to wonder if he can trust Audrey, since she is connected with the big city newspaper that wants to purchase Hope Cove’s small town paper. Overall, here’s my exclusive scoop… "The Clue to Love" is a very sweet story, with a little bit of mystery and heartfelt moments. I do have to caution that there is one brief comment from a male co-worker near the beginning of the movie about his husband. I believe that is the only time this is mentioned." ~Net

πŸ’• "I have seen The Clue to Love as well as Finding Love in San Antonio. The Clue to Love - There was a comment at the 13 minute mark where a guy says that "our surrogate has gone into labour" and then "my husband....". Other than that comment, the rest of the movie is family friendly." ~Karen




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Finding Love in San Antonio

Original Air Date: January 29, 2023

Starring: Valentina Izarra, George Akram, Isabella Rivera-Gandulla




Storyline: A successful Los Angeles TV chef is offered a new network series that will send her traveling around Europe, but her young daughter's heart is in San Antonio, Texas, and the restaurant where she got her start is struggling.

Movie Review:

πŸ’• "Finding Love in San Antonio - Family friendly movie. I noticed a comment saying it was about a single mom. I just wanted to let people know that she is a single mom because her husband has died." ~Karen


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UPtv will also be airing the British TV Series, Wild at Heart, beginning Thursday, Jan. 26 at 8:30PM ET. The series originally aired from 2006 to 2013. I am not familiar with this show; however, I did notice IMDB gave it a TV-14 rating.


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I hope you find a movie or two on UPtv in the New Year that you will enjoy.

Disclaimer: Please know when I share a movie, this is NOT an endorsement of any of the actors involved, personally or professionally, with their other TV/film projects.

Please note: I have not pre-screened all of these UPtv movies listed above. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in comments.


Happy movie watching! Net

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

🌟 UPtv has 5 New OCTOBER 2022 TV Movie Premieres! πŸ’•πŸ”Ž SEE HERE:




UPtv will be premiering 5 romantic-comedy movie premieres this October, including a mystery!πŸ”Ž Please note: some changes have been made to the schedule.

You'll see movies set in the country, a wildlife refuge, a crime scene, and more. See details below...


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A Country Romance

Original Air Date: October 2, 2022

Starring: Alix Angelis and Jonathan Bennett




Storyline: When Sarah Kress learns her family’s vineyard is up for sale, she leaves her busy urban life and visits her hometown to help with the sale and have her last harvest. With the help of handsome neighbor Gabe, huge challenge becomes fun as she and Gabe fall in love. But when the job is done, Sarah must decide whether to return to her fast-paced life or follow her heart.

Movie Review:

🍁 "I see UP has definitely listed A Country Romance on their site for next Sunday. The reviews for it aren't that good but it's a typical Rom.Com with a familiar plot and although the pace is quite gentle I personally rather enjoyed it, my interest kept until the end. There were a couple of interesting side plots in it. The movie is family friendly but I read a post recently which said they hadn't realise Luke McFarlane was gay and they now wouldn't be watching any more of his movies. For anyone here who doesn't know Jonathan Bennett is openly gay so you can make your own mind up whether you would wish to watch this" - Florence

🍁 "A Country Romance was very cozy." :) -Maria



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Infamously in Love

Original Air Date: October 9, 2022

Starring: Jennifer Freeman and Adam Huss




Storyline: A frustratingly micromanaged popstar who dreams of the “ordinary” that life has to offer finds herself torn between her celebrity ex, the machinations of her controlling manager, and a developing romance with a down-to-earth record store owner. Will she gain more autonomy over her life – especially her love life – and start making decisions for herself, or will the celebrity machine be too powerful for her to ever feel even remotely normal?

Movie Review:

πŸ’• "Infamously in Love was very nice!" -Maria

πŸ’• "Maria, I watched the first 15 minutes and wasn't sure about it with the whole purple hair and concert stuff. Did it get better after that, cause the intro was kinda rough? Plus, asking that random guy to kiss her to make her ex mad or something was a bit off to me. I'm sure it got better from there, but my, that beginning." ~Net

πŸ’• "It got better from there." -Maria


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Love in Wolf Creek

Original Air Date: October 16, 2022

Starring: Tim Rozon and Nola Martin




Storyline: Sam sets out to save a pack of wild wolves and a conservation refuge with the help of the town's handsome newcomer.

Movie Review:

🍁 "Love in Wolf Creek is a little intense, but still so good!" –Maria

More Details: Love in Wolf Creek is the prequel movie to Christmas in Wolf Creek. Both movies are available to order on DVD through Amazon.





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Star-Crossed Romance

Previously Known As: A Playful Love

Original Air Date: October 23, 2022

Starring: Aliyah O'Brien, Andrew Zachar, and Corina Bradley






Storyline: After a disagreement between her son and another student, single-mother Piper is teamed up with that student’s handsome single-father to stage the school play, Romeo and Juliet. Piper must get past her ego, face her feelings, and figure out how to operate a hot-glue gun – all before opening night!

Movie Review:

🌟 "Star-Crossed Romance is mostly family-friendly, with a few cautions... God's name is used in vain, at least twice, and the drama teacher, who is one of the side characters, acts VERY, VERY Strange. He has a fairly large stomach and he often rubs it and rolls around to get on the stage. My eyebrows were raised more than a few times. The chemistry between the leads was lacking, in my opinion, and some of the acting was sub-par. I never quite understood why the parents were punished to work on the school play's set after their children, who are portraying a modern (very odd) re-telling of Romeo and Juliet, got in a fight. Near the end, there was a nice moment when the two single parents and their children enjoy a family dinner, but even that was spoiled when Piper, the mother, asks if they say grace, and the father and daughter, say “yeah,” and they simply say “grace” loudly in unison. They all laugh and begin to eat. So… praying is essentially laughed at. I could go on, but I'll just say it has a happy ending where family is put first before work, but the movie is definitely not a keeper for me." ~Net

🌟 "I watched Star-Crossed Romance and agreed with all your comments. While it had some cute moments, it was a strange mishmash overall. That drama teacher was so odd and kind of creepy. And the rather gothic vibe of their Romeo and Juliet production bothered me, especially the big red glowing crosses at the end which seemed very gothic. And the makeup on her son bothered me, as again it seemed very gothic. I wouldn’t recommend this one for kids, and regret watching it myself." ~Deborah



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Squeaky Clean Mysteries: Hazardous Duty

Original Air Date: October 30, 2022

Starring: Jessica Blackmore, Jamie Roy, and Kristi Murdock




Storyline: When her finances prevent her from earning a degree in forensic science, Gabby drops out of school to become a crime scene cleaner. When a routine cleaning job uncovers a murder weapon the police overlooked, Gabby realizes that the wrong person is in jail.With the help of her neighbor, Riley, Gabby plays detective. But can Riley help her before another murder occurs?

Movie Review:

πŸ”Ž "I streamed this movie through Pureflix, which may or may not have edited some of the content. What I saw was a mystery fairly equivalent to any Hallmark Movies & Mysteries type film. The actress who played Gabby's best friend was really perky and fun throughout the movie. Also, the mystery part of the movie was intriguing and the romance part was sweet." ~Net

πŸ”Ž "Squeaky Clean Mysteries was pretty compelling. Looking forward to digging into UP TV's new Christmas movies this weekend!" -Maria



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I hope you find a movie or two on UPtv this October that you will enjoy.

Disclaimer: Please know when I share a movie, this is NOT an endorsement of any of the actors involved, personally or professionally, with their other TV/film projects.

Please note: I have not pre-screened all of these UPtv movies listed above. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in comments.


Happy movie watching! Net


Friday, August 26, 2022

πŸ’New Movies are in Bloom This Weekend!πŸ’ See Here:



Across the various networks, four new movies will premiere this weekend, including "Love in Bloom" on Great American Family, starring Susie Abromeit, a tennis-themed movie on the Hallmark Channel, and more!

See all the movie details below...



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Saturday, August 27, 2022:




Storyline: Amelia (Susie Abromeit) has the perfect life; a successful floristry in Chicago and a boyfriend who is about to propose. When her soon-to-be-married little sister and fiancé become marooned at a mountain retreat days before their wedding in Primrose River Australia, Amelia and the Best Man, Grayson Tanner (Julian Haig), are tasked with stepping in to save the wedding. Amelia finds new meaning in the town’s beautiful gardens, and love where she least expected.

Premieres Saturday, August 27, 2022
at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family


Great American Family's weekend schedule:
image via: GAC Media



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Saturday, August 27, 2022:




Storyline: Former pro tennis player Taylor (Davida Williams) reluctantly agrees to coach her former doubles partner Ashley (Jennifer Khoe) and her new partner Will (Richard Harmon), who needs to repair his reputation and career. Although Taylor and Will clash at first, she’s surprised to discover a different side to him. Even more surprising is when Taylor finds herself entering the tournament with Will after Ashley is sidelined by an injury. As they get ready to compete, the pair learns they just may be a perfect match.

Premieres Saturday, August 27, 2022
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

*Extra Details: Well known tennis athletes were involved with this movie project. Venus Williams is an executive producer, and there's an appearance by Tracy Austin.



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Sunday, August 28, 2022:




Storyline via UPtv: Moving from smalltown Iowa to Chicago, an ambitious personal stylist hires a professional photographer to help promote her new fashion venture; a partnership which teaches her that when it comes to finding love and success in the city, all you need to do is stay true to the style in your own heart.

Premieres August 28, 2022
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv



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Sunday, August 28, 2022:


Episode 3 · Night and Day

Abby and Evan participate in a scavenger hunt; Mick and Megan have a serious talk about past relationships; Connor breaks out to return to his apartment; Bree helps Luke with night terrors.


Sunday, August 28, 2022
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel



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Sunday, August 28, 2022:


Storyline: At a crossroads in her career and love life, Allison (Karen Pittman) is in need of the love and support of her two friends Melina (Joyful Drake) and Reesa (Erica Ash). When they visit her in Tuscany, the reunion causes each woman to reexamine the state of her own life and relationships. While they have different personalities and perspectives, they know each other’s truths and help to make life-changing decisions.

Sunday, August 28, 2022
at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

*This movie will also simulcast on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Drama.


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Please Note: I have not pre-screened the new TV movies listed above. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in comments.

I hope you all have a wonderful last weekend in August! If you're in a Christmas mood this weekend, I noticed CMT will be playing Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York on Saturday night and most of the day on Sunday.

As for the new movies, I'm personally looking forward to seeing the Great American Family premiere of "Love in Bloom" and the new UPtv looks cute, too! Which new movie (or movies) are you picking as your must-see this weekend? Please share in comments below.


Blessings to you all, Net


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SHINING HIS LIGHT:

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley
of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil:
for thou art with me;
thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me
in the presence of mine enemies:
thou anointest my head with oil;
my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life:
and I will dwell in the house
of the Lord for ever."

~Psalm 23:1-6



"The grass withers,
the flower fades,
but the word of our God
will stand forever."

~ Isaiah 40:8



*images: GAC Media, Hallmark Media, and UPtv

Friday, June 17, 2022

UPtv AUGUST 2022 TV Movie Premieres! πŸ’πŸ“· SEE HERE:




UPtv will continue to air rom-coms this August for their *Love 101* movie event!

Look for these actors: Tara Wilson, Andrew Dunbar, Cristine Prosperi, Sylvia Grace Crim, Trevor Donovan, Rachel Boston, Rachel Bles, and Dennis Andres.

See all the details below...


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The Attraction Test

Original Air Date: August 7, 2022

Starring: Tara Wilson, Andrew Dunbar, Glynis Davies



Storyline via UPtv: As an acclaimed college professor prepares to unveil her landmark study that sparks love between strangers, the launch is threatened when she’s criticized for not taking “The Dating Test” herself. Though she's vowed never to fall in love again, she agrees to take the test with her biggest critic.


Movie Reviews:

🏫 "Loved The Attraction Test on UP! Watched last night and enjoyed every moment. This is a keeper for me." ~kitkat

🏫 "The Attraction Test is very lovely! 100% recommend." -Maria

🏫 I just saw “The Attraction Test” on UpTv and it was so cute! I saw Andrew Dunbar in an Aurora Teagarden Mystery and he was so genuine in this movie, really good match with the lead girl. I know the opening scene with the flowers is overdone but I love it, classic romantic comedy stuff 😊 —Paula



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Love, Game, Match

Original Air Date: August 14, 2022

Starring: Cristine Prosperi, Sylvia Grace Crim, Dale Moss



Storyline via UPtv: When economics teacher and new-in-town Liz challenges her high school students to create business plans, she has no idea that the class winners will actually start their own matchmaking service! Asked to set up her own profile to help them kickstart their careers, as well as team up with handsome tennis coach Ted to organize the school carnival, Liz must navigate the dynamics of this new school, as well as the algorithms of her own heart.

Movie Review:

🎾 "Found an early download of Love, Game, Match, and I can confirm it's clean and enjoyable! I hope you all like it when it airs." –Maria


🎾 “I screened “Love, Game, Match” through UPtv, and it is very sweet and family-friendly. I enjoyed the low-key chemistry between the leads, Ted and Liz, who are both teachers working at the same school and get tasked with working on the school’s annual Carnival Day together. Liz is an Economics teacher and Ted teaches Physical Education. Two of Liz’s students are working on a matchmaking business for class, and they talk her into trying it. It’s great fun to watch Liz go on several bad dates, while enjoying working with Ted on their carnival project. If you are expecting to see a lot of tennis in this movie, based on the title, then you will be disappointed. There’s some talk about tennis, and we see a few short scenes of practice on the court, but nothing substantial. I did enjoy the additional storyline of Ted’s parents celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary and the surprise gift for his father. Overall, there is some stiff acting, here and there, so this wasn’t a grand-slam win for me, but “Love, Game, Match” was still an enjoyable, light-hearted watch. One caution: adults do sip wine at a wine testing and party, but that’s it. Also, I thought the title, “Love, Game, Match,” was very clever– since it relates to both tennis and matchmaking.” ~Net


🎾 "I enjoyed Retreat to Paradise and Love, Game, Match. Both are family-friendly." ~Allie B


🎾 "Putting Up to the Test (Love, Game, Match) is family friendly. When economics teacher named Elizabeth “Liz” Harris moved back to her hometown to be closer to her retired mother & takes a position at Faraday High. She wants to encourage two students named Dylan & Ariella who just launched a dating app: Meet Your Match. Liz agrees to sign up and gets matched on a series of incompatible dates. When Liz volunteers to organize Carnival Day with a tennis coach Theodore “Ted” Packerson? Dylan & Ariella notice their teachers; Coach Packerson & Ms. Harris get along when they’re flirty, putting weird hats, & laughing. Ted matches with Liz on dating site or app. Liz ignored Ted. Dylan & Ariella encourage their Teachers; Coach Packerson & Ms. Harris to photo booth. Unless Ted & Liz have photo taken in a photo booth at Carnival Day. Love, Game, Match was an originally titled Putting Up to the Test." ~Anonymous


🎾 "What I found off-putting about Love Game Match was the fact that Cristine Prosperi is 5'3" while Dale Moss is 6'3". It made them look awkward together" – Florence




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The Engagement Plot

Original Air Date: August 21, 2022

Starring: Trevor Donovan, Rachel Boston



Storyline via UPtv: After getting her heart broken on The Price of Love, a wildly popular dating reality show that matches 20-something female contestants with a young, financially successful bachelor, teacher Hanna Knight has returned to her small-town Colorado life and moved on to better things.

Movie Reviews:

πŸ’ "Loved, loved The Engagement Plot! A keeper for me. Trevor and Rachel did not disappoint. It was interesting to see Trevor act the part of a not so nice guy in the beginning. Love Trevor Donovan!" ~kitkat

πŸ’ "Watched The Engagement Plot and really liked the involvement of faith. Wasn’t crazy about scheme about engagement but glad true feelings overcame. Really exposed the lack of reality in reality shows and there manipulation. Makes me feel even better I’ve never watched one." ~JoCo

πŸ’ "The Engagement Plot - What a fun, engaging, family-friendly movie! Loved Trevor Donovan and Rachel Boston on screen together; they had so much chemistry, it was a joy to watch! The premise at the start is a reality show, like The Bachelor, but trust me, it’s definitely a G-rated version. The women vying for Will’s heart (that’s Trevor Donovan) are a bit catty and rude towards one of the contestants, Hanna (portrayed by Rachel Boston), who they labeled as Holy Hanna, since she teaches Sunday school and wears a cross necklace throughout the movie. The only thing I was unsure of was Will’s faith. Since Hanna’s relationship with God is so important to her, I would think it would also be important to her to be with a man who feels the same. The most we got was that Hanna mentioned that Will respected her faith. Some of my favorite moments were Hanna’s talks with her father, who gently gave her godly advice and guidance. Plus, Hanna’s best-friend was quirky and super sweet! And… Will’s driver, Leo, was great at giving Will his blunt opinions. There were many thoughtful and witty lines throughout the movie. Note: there is a fake engagement, so there is some lying, but characters eventually succumb to their guilty conscience. Overall, The Engagement Plot is entertaining, lively, and light-hearted… a delightful watch! I look forward to seeing this movie again on UPtv!" ~ Net

πŸ’ "JoCo, I too loved the faith element in The Engagement Plot. Forgot to mention this in my comment earlier." ~kitkat

πŸ’ "Oh my goodness, The Engagement Plot is so lovely!!" –Maria

πŸ’ "The Engagement Plot Although this movie was generally well received there were actually a fair number of poor reviews. For once though I am in total agreement with everyone here. I thoroughly enjoyed this, certainly Trevor Donovan's best outing since USS Christmas the rest forgettable e.g. Aloha With Love which looked interesting but was decidedly average or the simply awful Nantucket Noel. Trevor and Rachel Boston had good chemistry together - Rachel had a wry sense of humour which shone through and their interaction made for great viewing - she displayed her emotions perfectly. However, one downside for me was the fact that Ms Boston was obviouly pregnant while filming this and while they tried to hide it I found it rather distracting. The first part of the film was OTT but then it would have to be - since when did Reality TV have anything to do with reality?! I thoroughly enjoyed the performances of Will's down-to-earth driver who was forthcoming in his opinions and Hannah's laid-back father who had a laissez fair outlook on life but was always there for her. I would like to think someone at Hallmark might have been watching so they could see how a movie should end! - lovely romantic finish with the i's dotted and the t's crossed.. It was such a delight to at long last see Trevor Donovan back in a role which was worthy of his talent." Florence's rating - 8



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Styled with Love

Original Air Date: August 28, 2022

Starring: Rachel Bles, Dennis Andres, Cory Lee, Kathy Maloney




Storyline via UPtv: Moving from smalltown Iowa to Chicago, an ambitious personal stylist hires a professional photographer to help promote her new fashion venture; a partnership which teaches her that when it comes to finding love and success in the city, all you need to do is stay true to the style in your own heart.

Movie Review:

πŸ“·πŸ‘— "Styled with Love is very nice! 100% recommend." –Maria

πŸ“·πŸ‘— "Styled with Love is a DVR keeper, too." ~Namegirl



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I hope you find a movie on UPtv to enjoy in August. I'm most looking forward to seeing "The Engagement Plot" with Trevor Donovan and Rachel Boston. Trevor has talked about this movie quite frequently on social media since they filmed it, and I think he and Rachel look so cute together. By the way, Rachel was expecting her little baby girl back when they filmed it. UPDATE: See movie reviews above.

Please note: I have not pre-screened the new UPtv movies listed above. If you'd like to post a review on whether a film is family-friendly, please share in comments.

Happy movie watching! Net