🎄🎄 Christmas in July Keeps Shining with Two Festive New Premieres! 🎄🎄 See Here:

Happy Christmas in July, Everyone!🎄

This weekend, we will officially have two new Christmas movie premieres! I'm excited to see both!

The Trouble with Christmas Mistletoe, starring Jillian Murray and Brett Varvel, premieres on Great American Family!

O Little Christmas Market, starring Katherine Barrell and Stephen Huszar, premieres on the Hallmark Channel!

And in addition to Jillian Murray's new Christmas movie airing this weekend... did you hear the really great news? Christmas definitely came early for Jillian Murray and her husband, Dean Geyer, with the best gift! Jillian gave birth to their baby boy on the Fourth of July! His name is Sage, and he is absolutely beautiful! I'm so happy for them both! What a blessing from God!

( images via: Jillian Murray and Dean Geyer ) 

See details for the new Christmas movies below, plus the Christmas movie classics you don't want to miss...


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Saturday, July 11, 2026:

The Trouble with Christmas Mistletoe

Storyline: Set in the charming town of Brookhollow, The Trouble with Mistletoe follows an ambitious acquisitions executive (Murray) who returns home for Christmas and unexpectedly reconnects with the former fiancé (Varvel) she left behind. As the traditions of her hometown rekindle old memories – and unfinished feelings – she begins to wonder if the life she walked away from may be the one she was always meant to embrace.

The Trouble with Christmas Mistletoe

Premieres Saturday, July 11, 2026

at 8pm/7c on Great American Family

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Saturday, July 11, 2026:

O Little Christmas Market

Storyline: Olivia (Barrell) is a gifted miniature artist who has devoted her heart to the town’s Christmas market, a tradition started by her late father. When a corporate developer plans to tear it down, she risks losing the legacy she holds dear. A chance meeting at a train station with Grayson (Huszar), a talented yet unfulfilled architect, sparks an unexpected connection. Their bond is tested when Olivia learns his firm is behind the buyout. As Christmas draws near Olivia rallies the community to save the market after securing a delay to the final decision. Amid the holiday magic, Grayson and Olivia’s romance blossoms despite being on seemingly opposite sides of the deal. Together, they must find a way to merge their dreams and save the market, discovering that in order to endure love – like art – requires taking a leap of faith.

O Little Christmas Market

Premieres Saturday, July 11, 2026

at 8pm/7c on the Hallmark Channel

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Friday, July 10th - Sunday, July 12th 2026:

Christmas Classics

Airing this Weekend

Some of the best classic Christmas movies airing this weekend...
*Times below in EST.


Friday, July 10th:

Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
Christmas at the Palace ... Hallmark Family ... 10am
Call Me Mrs. Miracle ... Great American Family ... 10am
The Mistletoe Secret ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
The Christmas Train ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
B&B Merry ... Great American Family ... 2pm
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... Great American Faith & Living ... 2pm
The Christmas Ornament ... Hallmark Family ... 4pm
A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
The Christmas Club ... Hallmark Family ... 6pm
Long Lost Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
A Kindhearted Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Journey to Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 6pm
You, Me, & The Christmas Trees ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
The Christmas Spark ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Destined at Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 8pm
The Santa Class ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm

Saturday, July 11th:

Destined at Christmas ... Great American Family ... 12am
Call Me Mrs. Miracle ... Great American Faith & Living ... 4am
A Lot Like Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6am
A Little Christmas Charm ... Hallmark Channel ... 8am
A Hot Cocoa Christmas ... Great American Family ... 8am
A Christmas Detour ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
Christmas at the Plaza ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
Let it Snow ... Great American Faith & Living ... 12pm
A Bramble House Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
A Christmas Castle Proposal ... Great American Faith & Living ... 2pm
A Christmas Carousel ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
Twas the Text Before Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
Home Sweet Christmas ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Miracle in Bethlehem, PA ... Hallmark Channel ... 6pm
The Trouble with Christmas Mistletoe ... Great American Family ... 8pm *NEW
O Little Christmas Market ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm *NEW
Holiday Hotline ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm
Have We Met This Christmas? ... Great American Family ... 10pm
A Little Women's Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 10pm

Sunday, July 12th:

Bringing Christmas Home ... Great American Family ... 12am
Three Wisest Men ... Hallmark Channel ... 12am
Pencil Me in for Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 6am
A Paris Christmas Waltz ... Great American Family ... 8am
A Grand Ole Opry Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 10am
The Trouble with Christmas Mistletoe ... Great American Family ... 8am
Journey to Christmas ... Great American Faith & Living ... 8am
A Christmas Prayer ... Great American Family ... 12pm
My Christmas Dream ... Hallmark Channel ... 12pm
'Tis the Season to Be Merry ... Hallmark Channel ... 2pm
Write Before Christmas ... Hallmark Channel ... 4pm
A Little Women's Christmas ... Great American Family ... 4pm
The Trouble with Christmas Mistletoe ... Great American Family ... 6pm
Mrs. Miracle ... Great American Faith & Living ... 6pm
Following Yonder Star ... Hallmark Channel ... 8pm
My Christmas Hero ... Great American Family ... 8pm
Once Upon a Christmas Miracle ... Hallmark Channel ... 10pm
A Dash of Christmas ... Great American Family ... 10pm


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I hope the Christmas in July lineup adds some extra joy to your weekend, whether you're watching one of the new premieres or a Christmas classic!

As always, I'd love to hear which movies you'll be watching and which one you're most excited to see! And if you'd like to share a movie review, we'd love to read that, too.

Wishing you all a wonderful, joy-filled weekend!

Merry Christmas in July! 

Net 🎄❤️

SHINING HIS LIGHT

For unto us a child is born, 

unto us a son is given: 

and the government shall be 

upon his shoulder: 

and his name shall be called 

Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, 

The everlasting Father, 

The Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

🎄✨ Hallmark Channel's Christmas in July 2026 New Movie Schedule -- See Here:

Christmas in July 2026 is Coming to the Hallmark Channel - from June 26th to July 31st!

The network will premiere a new holiday movie every Saturday, beginning on July 4th!

Note: Two of the movies below, CHRISTMAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION and LOVE UNDER THE MISTLETOE, have previously aired via streaming under different titles, but the other two are new premieres.

See details below...


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CHRISTMAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION

(previously known as: Renovation Romance)

Saturday, July 4, 8 pm ET/PT

Stars: Jessica Lowndes and Daniel Lissing

Chelsea (Lowndes) and Jake (Adam Hurtig, A Suite Holiday Romance) are America’s sweethearts and the stars of a hit reality show, Renovation Romance, where they help couples transform their homes and relationships. For a live Christmas special, they’re tasked with renovating a cozy New Hampshire cabin alongside a new duo, Cooper (Lissing) and Janice (Samantha Kendrick, The Snow Must Go On). But behind the festive cheer, Chelsea and Jake’s relationship is fading. As their latest project progresses, it becomes clear to Chelsea that she and Jake have different priorities in life and must decide if their relationship can be salvaged or if it’s time for a fresh start.

Movie Reviews for CHRISTMAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION (Renovation Romance):

🎄 Renovation Romance - Just wanted to let y’all know that a new Christmas movie with Jessica Lowndes and Daniel Lissing called Renovation Romance is now on Hulu. It was really cute!

A heads up that both of them have significant others when they start the movie because I know that can bother some people with storylines like that. But I do feel that the breakups are very interesting and the communication is rather profound during those scenes so I feel like it was surprisingly handled pretty well. Even though I don’t mind those storylines usually I was a bit nervous at how they were going to handle it considering it was going to be two relationships ending. It was so good to see Jessica Lowndes and Daniel Lissing together again! I loved them together in A December Bride and watch it a couple times each Christmas season because it makes me smile so it made me really happy to see them together again in a new movie. They really have great chemistry together!

While it was clean, they are working with couples who aren’t necessarily married yet that are renovating homes (at least in the opening scene and in the relationship between Daniel Lissing and his significant other) it is never implied that they live together. Really enjoyed the movie! ~Sara S.

🎄 Renovation Romance – (watched this through Hulu) This movie was nice, but not very Christmassy. I mean, they didn’t even put anything Christmas related in the title. Minus the Christmas decor, it felt like it could’ve taken place almost any time of the year.

We first meet Chelsea (Jessica Lowdnes) & Jake (Adam Hurtig) who host their own TV show where they renovate homes and they are a real-life couple. Basically, they are like Chip and Joana Gaines, except Chelsea and Jake aren’t married.

Chelsea is feeling the need for a break from work, but her boyfriend, Jake, persuades her to take on one last project during the Christmas season that could elevate their careers to new levels. The house they choose to renovate is owned by Daniel Lissing’s character, Cooper. It’s already stunning in its structure and beautifully decorated for the holidays, making the idea of renovating and redecorating seem unnecessary. Honestly, I didn’t notice any significant alterations, perhaps just an additional Christmas tree or some garland, but nothing too drastic.

As Sara S. pointed out (in her review above), the opening scene subtly indicates that the couple, for whom Chelsea and Jake are decorating and renovating a home, is living together, so there are both pros and cons with this movie.

The cons... Daniel Lissing and Jessica Lowdes’ characters are both involved in long-term relationships with other people when they meet; however, it's clear that both couples are facing challenges. Honestly, watching the two couples struggle with their relationships felt a bit exhausting throughout the film. Aside from the Christmas decorations, the story didn't really capture the essence of the holiday season for me.

The pros... Renovation Romance is lighthearted and family-friendly, and it was enjoyable to see Jessica and Daniel share the screen again, especially after their previous film, A December Bride, which coincidentally also revolves around Christmas home décor. ~Net

🎄 Christmas Under Construction is cute. -Maria

🎄 Christmas Under Construction was just ok for me. One time watch. ~Joyce in Carolina

🎄 Review: Christmas Under Construction -
Family-friendly? Yes -
Recommend? Another one-time watch, maybe -

It is good to see Jessica and Daniel together again in a movie, since they were a great pairing in A December Bride. Unfortunately, this one misses the mark. Problems with the two stars' relationships with their partners have already been pointed out, but for me the main problem is Daniel and Jessica's chemistry. Not a lack of it, but the intensity of it! (It is obvious that these two really enjoy working with each other and playing off each other.) So when the producer is filming the two of them for the TV show, their attraction is soooo obvious, there is no way a producer would allow that to be shown, since it would defeat the purpose of the show (helping Daniel and his partner's relationship). Instead, this producer goes, "Good chemistry, you guys!" Anyway, it is worth watching Jessica and Daniel together again, but the storyline is problematic. –Mark 25



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O LITTLE CHRISTMAS MARKET

Saturday, July 11, 8 pm ET/PT

Stars: Katherine Barrell and Stephen Huszar

Olivia (Barrell) is a gifted miniature artist who has devoted her heart to the town’s Christmas market, a tradition started by her late father. When a corporate developer plans to tear it down, she risks losing the legacy she holds dear. A chance meeting at a train station with Grayson (Huszar), a talented yet unfulfilled architect, sparks an unexpected connection. Their bond is tested when Olivia learns his firm is behind the buyout. As Christmas draws near Olivia rallies the community to save the market after securing a delay to the final decision. Amid the holiday magic, Grayson and Olivia’s romance blossoms despite being on seemingly opposite sides of the deal. Together, they must find a way to merge their dreams and save the market, discovering that in order to endure love – like art – requires taking a leap of faith.

Movie Reviews:

🎄 O Little Christmas Market is family friendly, and meh. -Maria

🎄 Review: O Little Christmas Market -
Family-friendly? Yes -
Recommend? Well, it's not THAT bad -

Okay, if you read the synopsis above, yes, how many times have we seen a storyline similar to this? (Too many!) And indeed this movie has the usual "Hallmark Christmas tropes" (chance meetings, hands accidentally touching, and so forth). And yet...this movie drew me in because of the acting of Katherine and Stephen, and the chemistry between the two. So I am on the fence with this one. Would I watch it again? Maybe, maybe not. Do I recommend it? If you are looking for something really original, no. If you don't mind watching a rehashed plot with good acting, then yes. Is it as bad as some reviewers have said? No. Your call. –Mark 25

🎄 I actually liked O Little Christmas Market but was starting to think I must have missed something based on some reviews here! I thought it was sweet and the acting was good, really liked the leads and I appreciated their relationships with their parents. I guess I was also a bit impressed by the cute little miniatures! The storyline was rather predictable of course, but not as much as some! ~Lizzy

🎄 Last weeks Oh Christmas Market, was pretty dumb. While I loved the 2 leads and thought they were great together and apart, the rest of the movie was so overdone and made no sense. How a man has all of his money tied up in a lot that was given to him for free I will never know. And of course he had to sell, and how on earth do they save this place for 4 vendors that supposedly make their yearly money in December, selling things like honey and fudge???????????? And everything rode on shipping the shipping containers, I mean those things need to be transformed and its more than the free paint people would donate. Plain dumb and overdone.

If the guy wanted to sell the property cause he was older and wanted money to retire on, then say that. Not all his money was tied up in a vacant lot with people selling their yearly salary in december. And please explain to me how Kat Barrell is going to seriously, make a living selling miniature Christmas villages?????? But, I loved SH and KB each and together. Her friend, literally wore a turtle neck half of the movie, then suddenly wore something else. Found that weird.

And really, they spent years trying to untangle that reindeer???????????????????? Seriously. It wasn't even lights, it was like 2 parts. Just dumb. ~Sabrina

🎄 O Little Christmas Market - This is one of those movies that was pleasant enough, but that’s basically it. The opening actually reminded me a little of We Met in December. In both films, two people meet, share an instant connection, but never exchange full names - and then there's a phone number that's left behind in a note that never makes it to the intended person.

Thankfully, this story doesn't keep us waiting nearly two hours for the couple to find each other again! Katherine and Stephen have a sweet, natural chemistry, and the movie is lighthearted, wholesome, and cozy.

That said, I wasn't completely sold on the storage unit storyline, and the "save the Christmas market" plot felt like it lingered a bit too long. Even so, it's an enjoyable enough one-time Christmas in July watch with a few charming moments along the way. ~Net


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SNOWBOUND FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Saturday, July 18, 8 pm ET/PT

Stars: Vanessa Lengies and Marcus Rosner

Cassidy Evergreen (Lengies) is an ambitious guest services manager at her family’s boutique hotel company who is determined to prove she’s ready for the next step in her career. Her mother – and boss – Joanne (Kathryn Greenwood, Ghosts), sends her to Ridgeford Valley to evaluate the future of the charming but struggling Linden Lodge. Upon arriving, she meets Trey Sanderson (Rosner), the lodge’s devoted co-owner who is doing everything he can to preserve it. Alongside his spirited daughter, Lilly (Skywalker Hughes, Joe Pickett), Trey is working tirelessly to keep the lodge’s beloved holiday traditions alive, including the town’s annual Christmas Festival. As Cassidy becomes part of the festivities – from untangling Christmas lights and snow tubing adventures to helping Lilly sell holiday wish lanterns for charity – she begins to discover the magic that makes Linden Lodge so special. Along the way, Cassidy finds herself drawn to Trey, Lilly and the close-knit community that gathers there each Christmas season. But when outside pressures threaten the future of the lodge, Cassidy must decide what truly matters most.

Movie Reviews:

🎄 Snowbound for the Holidays is family friendly and charming. -Maria

🎄 I did enjoy Snowbound for the Holidays. It was real snow and very good. ~Sabrina

🎄 Review: Snowbound for the Holidays -
Family-friendly? Yes -
Recommend? Another "One-time Watch" -

I dunno...maybe it's me...maybe because I've seen soooo many Hallmark, etc. Christmas movies over the years, I'm at a point where it is going to take something really good...really special...really original...to get me to recommend a movie. Because for me, all of the movies that have premiered so far (Christmas Under Construction, The Trouble with Christmas Mistletoe, O Little Christmas Market, and this one, Snowbound for the Holidays) have been, well, okay. Not bad, but not great, not even very good. Maybe worth a one-time watch, but nothing more.

Here, we have good acting by Venessa and Marcus, although I didn't get a sense of strong chemistry between the two (and they could have played out a connection between his dad and her mother much more than they did). But once again we have a very standardized or cookie-cutter plot, with all of the scenes being very formulaic. You pretty much know what's going to happen, and more than once I rolled my eyes thinking, "of course this was going to take place". (SPOILER: The ending with her on the slopes was predictable, but so over-the-top and ridiculous!)

Well, maybe they're saving the really good ones for Countdown to Christmas later in the year. But so far, we're not off to the greatest of starts. Or again, maybe it's just me... Mark 25

🎄 Snowbound for the Holidays – This is a fun, lighthearted holiday movie that delivers plenty of charm and I was going to say warmth, but you can tell that they actually filmed this movie in the cold with real snow, which made a beautiful backdrop for the outdoor scenes. I especially enjoyed the chemistry between Vanessa Lengies and Marcus Rosner. It was cute how they are opposites who attract - she’s thoroughly high-tech, while he is decidedly low-tech. It’s interesting to watch as they gradually discover there’s something to appreciate from both perspectives.

I also enjoyed seeing two actors I really enjoyed from Wind at My Back, Kathy Greenwood and Ron Lea. They previously played a married couple in Unlocking Christmas, but here, she plays Vanessa’s mother, while he portrays Marcus’ father. There seems to be a hint of history between their characters, perhaps romantically, but that never really develops beyond them being friendly. It kind of felt like their story was left unwritten. At times, it felt more like a cozy winter romance more than Christmas movie, but it’s still a wholesome, delightful watch! ~Net



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LOVE UNDER THE MISTLETOE

(Previously known as: Operation Mistletoe)

Saturday, July 25, 8 pm ET/PT

Stars: Jen Lilley and Nick Bateman

Interior designer Grace (Lilley) runs a business with her best friend and her brother in the quaint town of Ivy Glen but is too busy for a real relationship. Ryan (Bateman), a successful New York City financial advisor and Grace’s former high school crush, returns home planning to sell his grandmother’s historic St. Nicholas House. The mayor convinces him to revive the beloved Ribbons & Bows charity fundraiser and brings Grace on board to help. Working side by side to pull the event together, the former couple reminisces and feelings they once shared slowly resurface. But will this yuletide reunion lead to love under the mistletoe?

Movie Reviews for LOVE UNDER THE MISTLETOE (Operation Mistletoe):

🎄 Operation Mistletoe (2024) is family friendly about when Grace’s former classmate & (crush) Ryan St. Nicholas arrives home for Christmas, Grace’s best friend initiates “Operation Mistletoe” to search for mistletoe. Ryan isn’t selling St. Nicholas’ House to keep his family legacy that belong to his Grandma’s. Ribbons & Bows Christmas Fundraiser with help from Jack & Olivia. Mayor Sami Hoffman & her Husband. Olivia gives Grace a mistletoe. Grace has a mistletoe while Ryan holds mistletoe from Grace as they kissed under the mistletoe. Jack & Olivia go outside. It’s available on Hulu via Disney+ ~Anonymous

🎄 Thank you for sharing about this movie! I just watched it and it was so cute! It stars Jen Lilley and Nick Bateman. They had great chemistry together and the supporting cast was great especially her best friend and brother who are married. Very cute and fun! It’s available on Hulu. ~Sara S.

🎄 “Operation Mistletoe” – This movie disappointed us. We normally enjoy anything Jen is in but not this one. We did not finish the movie. ~Joan

🎄 Operation Mistletoe - Did anyone find that the audio was poor? At times, the speech seemed jumbled. Jen’s speech also seemed to be sped up. Despite using CC, this really affected how I could listen. It is a shame too because it was cute. ~Anonymous

🎄 Operation Mistletoe. This one didn’t make my Bells on Bob-tail ring. If you’re going to make an unoriginal, cookie-cutter Christmas movie, it needs something to stand out and make it special – some sort of spark or warmth or humor or meat on it’s bones. But this one felt lame and rather B-list low-budget, with uninspired writing/directing/producing, along with annoying background music and sound issues. Other than Jen Lilley, the actors were either flat or over-the-top annoying. There was no chemistry between Jen and Nick (all that plethora of ridiculous mistletoe just wasn’t working for these two!!); and, for me, Nick is just too stiff and awkward (and he seriously needs a new hair stylist!!). I love Jen Lilley but even she couldn’t save this one. I quit at the two-thirds point but it was family friendly up until then. ~~Jane (aka Much Mistletoeing)

🎄 Operation Mistletoe - Finally got around to watching this, and it was so sweet! -Maria

🎄 Operation Mistletoe - This is such a sweet, lighthearted movie. I really enjoyed the brother and his wife... they are super cute. Jen and Nick are fun, too, but I didn't feel much chemistry with their characters. Overall, though, it's still a delightful watch. ~Net

🎄 Review: Love Under the Mistletoe -
Family-friendly? Yes -
Recommend? Unfortunately no -

In an earlier review, I said that the first four premiers this July were just okay and maybe worth a one-time watch. I was hoping that this movie would change that and that I could highly recommend it. Unfortunately, it goes in the other direction. It's not even worth a one-time watch.

The problems? Well...

* As much as I adore Jen Lilley as a very caring person, she still talks way too fast, and imho is not one of the better Hallmark actresses.
* In fact, I found the acting by all four of the main characters to be sub-par.
* Another unoriginal plot of someone coming home to save (fill-in-the-blank).
* And really, an adult trying to get a couple together by...planting mistletoe all over town? A very childish move!
* I found the sister-in-law annoying (the mistletoe thing didn't help) and her husband, well, let's just go with weak.
* And did anyone else find NIck's hairstyle, um, weird?

This movie was so slow-moving, I kept looking at the clock going, how much longer? I couldn't wait for it to end! (And maybe part of the problem was I watched the fast-moving, fun-loving movie The Santa Summit as my "25th" movie, and that one I never want to end!) Anyway, I agree with Net that it is a sweet movie, but I still recommend skipping it. ~Mark 25

🎄 Under the Mistletoe-I love Jen Lilley as a person and think she's beautiful inside and out, but, I got a little tired of this one. I did not sense chemistry between the 2 leads at all, and I felt like Jen's character was just too happy all the time. I would love to see her play a role with more depth of emotions.

Also, the mistletoe popping up everywhere kind of got old for me. Not a bad movie, don't mean to sound too negative--I always appreciate a clean and sweet one, just not one I'd watch again. ~Lizzy R.



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Stay tuned for more details on Christmas in July, and I'll have more updates coming to the Christmas Schedule!

If you've seen CHRISTMAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION and LOVE UNDER THE MISTLETOE, please share your reviews in comments below.

Have a Merry Day,

Net 🎄

🌷 Hallmark Channel's *Spring Into Love* 2026 Movies Include Six New Romantic-Comedy Premieres 🌼 See Here:

Are you ready to *Spring into Love* this March and April on the Hallmark Channel? 

6 new *Spring into Love* movies are coming!

See the 2026 Hallmark Channel *Spring into Love* trailer below. We get a little sneak peek at all of the movies coming out.


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Two for Tee

Saturday March 21 - 8/7c

Tee is a Chinese American pottery artist who meets new community center handyman Will. As she learns about her family's traditions through art, can she and Will save the center from closure?

Stars Janel Parrish and Chris McNally

Movie Reviews:

🌷 Oh, I was so very saddened to hear about the ratings for 'Two for Tee'! It was such a lovely and heartfelt film. We enjoyed the movie very much. Added bonus was there were two "WCTH" actors. The young actress, who played the daughter is the same girl who played Gwen! Oh my gosh! She made me love her even more in this little gem of a movie. She was seriously great. She is absolutely adorable and such a natural. I believe she will have a long career. Anyway, in addition to that, the film was really wonderful. All of the relationships were believable. Nice chemistry. Good story line and it had some good funny moments. Plus, it was clean. I would definitely watch it again. :-) ~Joan

🌷 Two for Tee is family friendly and quite sweet. -Maria




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A Royal Setting

Saturday March 28 - 8/7c

Ruby, a world-renowned gemologist is hired by Prince Luca to restore the crown jewels and design his crown challenging tradition and complicating his relationship with his mother, the queen.

Stars Jen Lilley and Dan Jeannotte

Movie Reviews:

🌷 A Royal Setting – What a delight it was seeing Jen Lilley again! She is always like a breath of fresh air. The story was nice, the connection between Ruby (Jen Lilley) and Prince Luca (Dan Jeannotte) was sweet, but I especially enjoyed watching Ruby trying to connect ever so kindly with thoughtful gifts and conversation with the silent guard who stood in the room where she was working on the crown jewels. I thought this was a lovely insight into Ruby’s warm and friendly personality.

Overall, it’s a cozy, enjoyable watch, even if the royal crown isn’t all that impressive. Since the storyline follows a familiar royal romance path, with a prince falling in love with a commoner, I would have loved a little bit more excitement or added sparkle to the plot… but even still, the movie remains lighthearted, wholesome, and family-friendly. And thanks to Jen Lilley’s delightful, cheerful performance, A Royal Setting is a truly pleasant, enjoyable escape. ~Net

🌷 I did watch A Royal Setting this weekend. I am not a fan of the royal movies and only watched it for Jen Lilley. It wasn't bad, it was better than many royal movies.

I liked Jen and Dan. I liked that it started off with mom pushing her choice on her son, but then it quickly went to showing us that Jory only had eyes for Zander and vice versa. So we didn't spend the whole movie with the royal making faces and not being happy being paired with mom's choice. I liked Ruby's pretty pink dress when they went out for an event.

At first I was getting annoyed with Ruby talking to Fred, but then it was just so sweet how she just made him feel he was valued and not just the guard. It seems the movie was showing that while tradition is good, it does not always have to be so rigid and strict.

And then the crown, I mean these movies are so hard cause they have a budget and all, but still. I mean CGI that thing in cause the one they showed looked awful. Hideous. The queens tiara wasn't quite as bad, but the crown was terrible.

Other weird thing, when the countess came to tell Ruby she was done and had to leave then, Ruby put a few things in her bag like her gloves, and then rolled her suitcase right out of there. Did she have it fully packed and all every day? Did she never unpack a thing? Was she ready to leave at a moments notice?

I do wonder what happens now. I know Ruby was going to the coronation, but is she moving to whatever made up nation they were at?

Overall I liked the sweetness Jen brings and her and Dan work so well together. I liked it was still a traditional royal family story, but a little change up on the entire movie wasn't the royal having to endure that he or she will marry someone they don't love. But I wouldn't watch it again. ~Sabrina




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A Season to Blossom

Saturday April 4 at 8/7c

Starring: Emily Tennant and Carlo Marks

Storyline: An aspiring writer takes over her late grandmother's bookstore and finds love.

Movie Review:

🌷 A Season to Blossom – The leads in this, Emily Tennant and Carlo Marks, are very sweet and the story is equally sweet, but it’s also a little slow, at times. Overall, I enjoyed seeing her character, Elise, return home and run the book store she’s inherited from her grandmother, but like most stories, she’s eager to sell the book store, get back to the big city and leave behind her old friend, Max, who obviously has feelings for her.

Film highlights…

Even though the movie has a slower pace, it was still genuine and warm and I enjoyed seeing old friends reconnect and work so well with one another – encouraging each other – and sparking creativity.

There’s also an extra adorable cat – who is such a cutie. He actually reminded me of one of our adorable kitty cats!

Overall, this movie is lighthearted, easy-going, and family-friendly. If you want to watch something that is relaxing and peaceful, this would be a good choice. ~Net

🌷 I enjoyed "A Little Park Music", "A Season to Blossom".The Actor who played Carlo Mark's Father was in When Calls the Heart as a traveling minister, the left the show ~Namegirl

🌷 A Season to Blossom, had actor Mark Humphrey as Carlo's Dad. It's good to see him since his time in WCTH as a Mysterious Preacher. The Liberty Bell Romance and A Little Park Music. It was so good to see them before my TV gave up the Ghost. Not to mention the relic of my computer quit I took it Geek Squad yesterday, and got it back this morning. Yes there is a pulse is this old thing. I am grateful for it all these years. Everyone Be happy Bless the Lord! I Love all of my Sisters and Brothers in the Lord. ~Namegirl



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A Little Park Music

Saturday April 11 at 8/7c

Starring: Laci J. Mailey and Beau Mirchoff

Storyline: When a piano appears in the park gazebo, interfering with important work, city manager Allie joins forces with rookie cop Ryan to remove it, only to find both music and love are hard to resist.

Movie Reviews:

🌷 A Little Park Music is quite charming. -Maria

🌷 A Little Park Music was really cute! Yes it was kind of a strange storyline but Laci and Beau had a sweet chemistry together, and it was fun to see them staking out and trying to solve the mystery together. The reason behind the piano was sweet. It’s always fun for me to see familiar faces in the supporting roles, and I giggled when I saw Lilian from Aurora Teagarden. She was her usual annoyed self Lol. And I enjoyed seeing Frances Flanagan as well. ~Paula

🌷 "A Little Park Music" was also a cute movie. A little bit of mystery, a nice story line that was a bit unique, sweet romance and great cast elevated the movie in my opinion. My gosh Laci has the bluest eyes I have ever seen. She was excellent in her role. I recommend this movie for sure. -Joan

🌷 "Litt Park Music"--I may be the minority here, I thought it was fine, but not great. The story got old for me after the same scenario over and over...and if I'm really picky, I like Laci's hair better brown, ;) but it was good enough, and I always appreciate a "clean" movie! -Lizzy R.

🌷 A Little Park Music was also a bore. I couldn't even tell you much about it, and I wanted to like it cause I love the leads. ~Sabrina

🌷 A Little Park Music was a sweet little movie. Story was different as it didn't fall into the rut that Hallmark seems to do so much of, "girl returns to home town and runs into old love from 20 years ago"! That story line has really gotten old!! Chemistry between the leads was good and it's family friendly. Saw some old familiar faces too. That's always nice! ~Joyce in Carolina

🌷 I'm catching up on a few movies. Just finished a Little Park Music on Hallmark. I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was warm, it was kind, it was uplifting and it was filled with how a community should be together. The leads in this were both very charming and I feel they really had a good chemistry together. I love their scenes and especially their stake out that they had. I recommend this movie highly and feel that it is one of the best movies Hallmark has had recently. –Deanna

🌷 I enjoyed "A Little Park Music", "A Season to Blossom".The Actor who played Carlo Mark's Father was in When Calls the Heart as a traveling minister, the left the show ~Namegirl

🌷 A Little Park Music – I thought this movie was delightful and interesting, and it had a bit of a mystery. It was fun to try and guess who was placing the piano in the town’s gazebo – just as they were trying to tear it down and replace it with a fountain. My hunch was right, but it was still fun to watch Laci and Beau’s characters, Allie and Ryan, unravel clues as they drew closer together.

The romance was sweet, but what I enjoyed most of all – was hearing all of the wonderful various talents play the piano. It was wonderful to see the town draw together – enjoying the singing and dancing! One of the songs I loved best was “When the Saints Go Marching In!” Very sweet movie for Sprig into Love and family-friendly! ~Net


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To Philly with Love

Saturday April 18 at 8/7c

Starring Rebecca Dalton and Stephen Huszar

Storyline: A teacher and an archivist decode Revolutionary War-era love letters, taking them on a thrilling journey through Philadelphia where they uncover history—and discover a love story of their own.

Movie Reviews:

🌷 To Philly with Love was just plain boring. I had such a hard time getting thru it. I ff a lot and watched the ending. Just plain boring. ~Sabrina

🌷 To Philly with Love is family friendly , but just an ok 1 time watch for me. Scenery of Philly is lovely and the story line is definitely different. It's a little slow. I had a hard time staying engaged in the movie. ~Joyce in Carolina

🌷 To Philly With Love – I must say I wasn’t sure what to expect with this movie, but I enjoyed it. There was a bit of mystery to it, decoding old love letters from the Revolutionary War, and the chemistry between the two leads, Emma (Rebecca Dalton) and Nate (Stephen Huszar), was gentle and sweet, not rushed liked most rom-coms. I enjoyed seeing their interest in each other build gradually as they did research together and as they read through the beautiful love letters from centuries ago. That gave me a little feel of Signed, Sealed, Delivered.

I also enjoyed the close relationship with Emma and her mother as they packed away her grandmother’s treasured possessions, who passed recently. There’s one special scene that shows the mother sewing a quilt, and it touched my heart deeply because my grandmother made many beautiful quilts that looked so much like the one she was making. It was also truly heartwarming to see Emma carry on her grandmother’s love of history and interest in the Ladies of Liberty group.

Overall, I enjoyed the history, the mystery, and the gentle romance throughout the movie – from the past and present. It was wonderful to see the Liberty Bell, the Betsy Ross house, and other historic sites in Philadelphia. It’s a family-friendly watch that is wholesome and intriguing and the movie just might spark an interest in learning more U.S. history, especially as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday! ~Net


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I'll Be Seeing You

Saturday April 25 at 8/7c

Starring: Tyler Hynes and Stacey Farber

Storyline: When a work errand derails Amy's weekend plans with her grandma, they embark on a road trip with one sentimental detour but need the help of a charming activities director.

Movie Reviews:

🌷 Aww, I'll be Seeing You certainly lives up to it's hype! –Maria

🌷 I’ll Be Seeing You – This movie is charming, sweet, sentimental… and truly just a whole lot of fun. It has heart and humor... keeps you smiling from scene to scene.

One of my favorite parts was watching Tyler Hynes as Mark, the activities director at the senior center. He doesn’t treat the residents like they’re simply part of his job, he actually treats them like family. Whether he’s reminding them to take their medication or making sure everyone feels seen and cared for, Mark has such a warm, genuine heart... and Tyler plays him perfectly.

The story follows Amy, played by Stacey Farber, a workaholic who ends up combining a last-minute work assignment with a road trip with her grandmother, Vivien, played by Christine Ebersole. They also invite Vivien’s friend Sue (BJ Harrison), who’s quietly grieving the loss of her husband on what would’ve been their anniversary. And when Amy’s car decides it has other plans (because of course it does!), Mark steps in and joins the adventure, offering to drive the ladies the rest of the way.

What follows is part road trip, part romance, and part mystery, as they begin searching for Vivien’s long-lost love, Teddy, nearly 50 years after their story began. Yes, you may have to suspend disbelief just a little, between the perfectly timed clues, a decades-old letter suddenly resurfacing, and conveniently crossing paths with someone who might know Teddy, but honestly, that’s part of the fun. Just roll with it!!!!

The chemistry between Amy and Mark is wonderful. Tyler brings his signature easygoing charm to Mark, a guy who’s not used to commitment, while Amy is all schedules and structure. Watching those two personalities clash... and slowly click... is half the fun.

Side note: While this movie is wholesome and family-friendly, there is one scene when they are on the road together where they discuss their horoscopes. I don’t believe in that, so I gave that part a quick fast-forward.

What I really loved most, though, was the heart of this story. It’s funny and touching. And hearing Christine Ebersole sing the title song “I’ll Be Seeing You” was absolutely lovely. That moment alone was worth the trip!

I hope you’ll also enjoy this adventure! ~Net


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