Poll Results - Christmas in July!

Now ~ the results for which Christmas Movie we watched the most!


DURING THE HALLMARK CHANNEL's "CHRISTMAS IN JULY" MOVIE WEEKEND - WHICH MOVIES DID YOU WATCH?

#1. The Christmas Card - 188 (66%)

#2. The Most Wonderful Time of the Year - 182 (64%)

#3. Mrs. Miracle - 167 (58%)

#4. Call Me Mrs. Miracle - 157 (55%)

#5. A Princess for Christmas - 146 (51%)

#6. Holiday Engagement - 140 (49%)
#6. Moonlight & Mistletoe - 140 (49%)

#7. Mistletoe Over Manhattan - 127 (44%)

#8. Christmas Magic - 109 (38%)

#9. The Town Christmas Forgot - 108 (38%)

#10. Annie Claus is Coming to Town - 105 (36%)

#11. The Night before the Night before Christmas - 68 (23%)


The Ultimate Winner was THE CHRISTMAS CARD - with 66% of us watching it! It is a Wonderful Movie - perhaps that is why so many saw it or maybe because it had such a good time slot - as it was the last Christmas Movie to air on Sunday evening. Whatever the case, it is the oldest of all the movies (premiered in 2006!) that were shown and is still "One" of our all-time Favorites of all the Hallmark Channel Christmas Movies!

Also, some more exciting news...
several new Hallmark Channel Christmas Movies have been added to the *New 2012 Christmas Movies on DVD page! 'Tis the Season!

Disney's A Christmas Carol - Movie Review

MOVIE REVIEW


Disney's A Christmas Carol

DVD Release Date: November 16, 2010


CAST:

Jim Carrey ... Scrooge / Ghost of Christmas Past / Scrooge as a Young Boy / Scrooge as a Teenage Boy / Scrooge as a Young Man / Scrooge as a Middle-Aged Man / Ghost of Christmas Present / Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come



Daryl Sabara ... Undertaker's Apprentice / Tattered Caroler / Beggar Boy / Peter Cratchit / Well-Dressed Caroler

Ryan Ochoa ... Tattered Caroler / Beggar Boy / Young Cratchit Boy / Ignorance Boy / Young Boy with Sleigh

Colin Firth ... Fred
Bobbi Page ... Tattered Caroler / Well-Dressed Caroler
Ron Bottitta ... Tattered Caroler / Well-Dressed Caroler
Steve Valentine ... Funerary Undertaker / Topper
Sammi Hanratty ... Beggar Boy / Young Cratchit Girl / Want Girl
Julian Holloway ... Fat Cook / Portly Gentleman #2 / Business Man #3
Gary Oldman ... Bob Cratchit / Marley / Tiny Tim
Sage Ryan ... Tattered Caroler
Amber Gainey Meade ... Tattered Caroler / Well-Dressed Caroler
Cary Elwes ... Portly Gentleman #1 / Dick Wilkins / Mad Fiddler / Guest #2 / Business Man #1
Robin Wright ... Fan / Belle
Bob Hoskins ... Fezziwig / Old Joe

PLOT:

Synopsis from DVD Cover:

From Walt Disney Pictures comes the magical retelling of Charles Dickens' beloved tale - Disney's A Christmas Carol, the high-flying, heartwarming adventure for the whole family, starring Jim Carrey. When three ghosts take penny-pinching Scrooge on an eye-opening journey, he discovers the true meaning of Christmas. Complete with spirited bonus features, this exhilarating and touching Disney classic is destined to be part of your holiday tradition, adding sparkle and heart to all your Christmases yet to come.

Movie Review:

The Animation of this film is amazing and Spectacular!

Much of the dialogue is the same as many Christmas Carol renditions. I liked how they stayed true to the original theme and story of Charles Dickens tale of A Christmas Carol.

The characters are all very well done and their animation and voice-overs are fantastic. Jim Carrey was great as Ebeneezer Scrooge and many other characters. His voice was perfect for Scrooge. There were a couple of lines that reminded me of The Grinch - but it wasn't distracting. The story of A Christmas Carol is quite captivating and I must WARN you - that small children who fear the dark or potential monsters under the bed or any scary characters at all - then please don't let them see this. Scrooge's friend Jacob Marley - has passed away, and we see him as such in the very beginning of the movie with gold coins over each eye - which Scrooge takes with him before his friend is buried. Afterwards, on Christmas Eve Jacob Marley returns to Scrooge's home as a ghostly figure to warn Scrooge of his selfish ways. So, Marley and all of the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future are all rather creepy looking and could cause children to be terribly frightened.

There is, of course, redemption and forgiveness for the greedy Ebeneezer Scrooge in the end - when he learns that he isn't too late to love and be loved by family and his fellow man. He takes great joy in giving his money to charitable causes and being with his nephew, Fred, and his friends. Scrooge helps out Bob Cratchett and his family and becomes a good friend, of Tiny Tim, who in turn adores Mr. Scrooge and iconicly ends the movie by saying... "God Bless Us, Everyone!"


See or Skip:

Both...

SEE... If you love various adaptions of "A Christmas Carol"

SKIP... Please skip for children! Even though this is an Animation, I strongly warn you against it! This movie may frighten young viewers.


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New Movies on Hallmark Channel, GMC, and INSP - this Weekend!

The New Movies this Weekend are: "Raising Izzie", "How to Fall in Love", and "25 Hill". See details & Video clips below!


"Raising Izzie"
is a family drama from GMC that centers around two girls, who have lost their parents.




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"How to Fall in Love"
is a new Romantic Comedy from the Hallmark Channel.




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"25 Hill"
is a family drama about the annual tradition of the soap box derby.




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*Please check Ratings before viewing any New Movie with your family.

*See the Family TV Schedule for times airing.

*For more Information and Images for each movie - click on their titles below:
"Raising Izzie"
"How to Fall in Love"
"25 Hill"

"Snow in July"

Today - You are invited to join me for a Blog Party! This Special Posting is a collection of Snow-themed images and screen caps from various Christmas Movies. The theme "Snow in July" was created by Marcia, of the blog: The Shop around the Corner. Enjoy - especially for those of you who are enduring this oppressive summer heat! Hopefully, these images of snow will make you feel a bit cooler and relieved that winter is just around the corner!



"It's Lovely Weather for a Sleigh Ride together with you!"
 Christmas in Connecticut  

Moonlight and Mistletoe

 The Christmas Card

 Santa Clause 2

"Oh, Frosty the Snowman...."

Meet Me in St. Louis

On Moonlight Bay

"As long as there's no place to go...

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow...!"

On the Second Day of Christmas

Undercover Christmas

A Christmas Romance

"I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas"

White Christmas

Christmas with the Kranks

It's a Wonderful Life

It's a Wonderful Life

(yes, again!)

I love that Snowy image of Bedford Falls!

Thank you for joining me on this trip to Snowland... through the Movies!

There's nothing like the scenic view of a landscape covered with a fresh pure white blanket of snow. It's beauty is magnificent!

I hope you have had the simple pleasure of snowflakes staying on your nose and eyelashes, running through the snow, making snow angels, throwing snowballs, and all the joy and amazement of watching that first snowfall each year!

Thank you for joining me for this Blog Party!

You can remove your coat, scarf, boots, & mittens now

and go inside and sip hot cider by the fire,

Net Movie Blogger

Scents and Sensibility

MOVIE REVIEW

Scents and Sensibility

Network: Lifetime, LMN

Rated: PG

Original Air Date: June 22, 2012


*Based on Jane Austen's Novel: Sense and Sensibility
*This Movie is Available on DVD

CAST:

Ashley Williams ... Elinor Dashwood
Marla Sokoloff ... Marianne Dashwood
Nick Zano ... Brandon
Danielle Chuchran ... Margarett Dashwood
Brad Johnson ... Edward Farris
Brandi Lynn Anderson ... Krystal
Jaclyn Hales ... Lucy Steele
Kari Hawker ... Reporter
Sean Bott ... Richmond
Jason Celaya ... John Willoughby
Paul D. Hunt ... Dylan
JJ Neward ... Fran
K. Danor Gerald ... HR Person
Dee Macaluso ... Mrs. Jennings
Lauren Faber ... Young Customer

PLOT:

After their father is charged with swindling investors, Elinor (Ashley Williams) and Marianne Dashwood (Marla Sokoloff) must make their own way in life and love. They struggle to find jobs where being a Dashwood isn’t a strike against them. While Elinor finds work as a janitor at a spa, Marianne works at a cafe.

Their struggle to make ends meet–especially so they can help their mother pay for a critical medicine for their younger sister–is lightened by Marianne’s hobby of making scented lotions. One lotion heals aches and pains, which they sell to supplement their resources.

But others want the scented lotion formula, which could be worth a fortune. While Elinor and Marianne try to find love and acceptance, their trust is tested by those scheming to steal the formula. Can they come to a balance of relying on their hearts and sense without losing it all?

Movie Review:

This movie was loosely based upon Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility. I am a fan of Jane Austen and love all of her novels and most of the movie adaptations. This is a modern day tale of “S&S” ... and they do change a bit of the content and details of characters – but much of the basics are still there. It is a little cheesy, at times, but still a delightfully fun romantic comedy!

The two main characters – who are sisters, are named Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. In the beginning their father is convicted of fraud and sent to prison – which differs from Jane Austen’s version, in which he has passed on and has left his wife and daughters, without a home. Various differences develop from there on – but the root of the story remains the same. Elinor is strong and hardworking. Marianne seems more carefree and a bit, selfish, at times. They are both, however, devoted to their family and concerned over financially supporting their mother and younger sister.

Love...

While working hard, Elinor becomes involved with Edward Farris, who just happens to be the brother of Fran, her evil boss. Fran cohorts with another employee, Lucy Steele, against Elinor and Edward. Their scheme of stealing becomes so convincing to Elinor that she begins to doubt Edwards feelings and motivations towards her. She believes now he was only using her for financial gain.

Marianne, in the meantime, is dealing with a two-timing cheating boyfriend, John Willoughby, and falling for a new guy, Brandon, at work.

It’s a sweet movie for family movie night, a perfect chic-flick, or date – movie.

Be sure also to watch the credits at the end very carefully – we were laughing hysterically!

If you love the original, then relax, sit back, and enjoy this modern day romantic tale.



See or Skip:

See!



*This Movie is Available on DVD


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