New movies premiere this weekend on Great American Family, the Hallmark Channel and UPtv. See details below...
Saturday, August 13, 2022:
Storyline: Ellie (Melanie Stone) tends to injured tennis star Jordan (Casey Elliott) as he heals from a shoulder injury. He's selfish and miserable but with Ellie's help, both start to hope for a brighter future together.
Premieres Saturday, August 13, 2022
at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family
*Reminder: Great American Family is now airing movies all weekend long - Saturday and Sunday. See the complete schedule - here.
Saturday, August 13, 2022:
Storyline: Ella’s (Jaicy Elliot) unique designs inspire publishing mogul Derek (Benjamin Hollingsworth) to include plus-sized fashion in his magazine. It’s not long before Derek realizes that Ella’s influence reaches far beyond the catwalk.
Saturday, August 13, 2022
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Sunday, August 14, 2022:
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.
Premieres Sunday, August 14, 2022
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv
Sunday, August 14, 2022:
The last and final season of the series begins this Sunday night.
Season 6, Episode 1 - The Best is Yet to Come:
Storyline: The O'Brien family comes together in the aftermath of Connor's heart attack; Jess and David deal with media fallout after Dennis Peck goes on the run; everyone finally discovers who Abby called.
airs Sunday nights
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
My thoughts on the movies premiering this weekend...
Please note: I am aware that "The Journey Ahead" will also premiere this weekend on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, but I've decided not to promote this movie. From what I'm hearing, the younger woman in the story may be struggling with revealing her sexual identity. Even though I won't be watching this movie, as a Christian, I believe it's important to show the love of Christ to everyone and pray for others.
As for "Romance in Style," which is premiering on the Hallmark Channel, I know there are some mixed feelings on this movie premiere since it focuses on body image. Frankly, I don't think this should be an issue, whatsoever; and I hope it is handled in a mature, respectful way. We'll see.
On a brighter, positive movie note... I can tell you that "Love, Game, Match," which is premiering on UPtv Sunday night, is a delightful, family-friendly movie. Both Maria (a loyal reviewer here) and I got the chance to see this movie early and you can read our reviews here:
"Love, Game, Match" movie reviews:
🎾 "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
And last, but not least, for the movies... I'm very excited that Great American Family launches their first Saturday night movie premiere this weekend with "Retreat to Paradise." I've enjoyed seeing the lead actress, Melanie Stone, in previous movies, such as: "Love, Lost and Found" and "Miracle Maker: A Christmas Tale", so I'm hoping this one will be good, too. I read some reviews at Amazon for Retreat to Paradise, and it looks like everyone agrees that the movie is clean family entertainment, so that is great news. We also received an Anonymous review (see here) that the movie is family-friendly.
Whatever you watch or do, I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
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.
Happy movie watching, everyone!
Blessings to you all, Net
☀ SHINING HIS LIGHT: ☀
"For ALL have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God."
~Romans 3:23
"But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners,
Christ died for us."
Romans 5:8
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins
and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
~1 John 1:9
