Family Movie Truth be Told + Hallmark's The Shunning

So Many Movies ~ So Little Time!

Over the weekend, I watched Truth be Told, The Waltons Easter Story, Upstairs Downstairs, and the TV Land Awards.



Truth be Told

 I know, I know... the Hallmark Channel premiered a new movie and I didn't see it. It amazes me, too! I just typically never miss a Hallmark Channel movie premiere- however it was on at the same time as Truth be Told and since Truth be Told was only going to be on once, I chose it on Saturday night. I was glad I did, too because the storyline was - well, you can see my full movie review, here.



The Shunning


I just didn't have a chance to fit in The Shunning this weekend; however, I did record it - and do plan to watch it sometime, whenever I can get the chance. (if possible, among Easter preparations this week!)

However, until I see The Shunning, I have truly enjoyed reading all of your thoughts on it and if you would like to read others comments or include yours - please click here to do so!

By the way, I also mentioned that I watched the TV Land Awards Sunday night. During the 80's, my sister & I loved - The Facts of Life and The Cosby Show - so it was really nice to see the cast of both of these shows. Everyone still looked so great! Blair (Lisa Whelchel) was always our favorite - still is! It's so good to know she is a Christian and she uses her celebrity platform to speak to other women, and write books about her faith, motherhood, and homeschooling. (Click here for Books by Lisa Whelchel )

There was a late showing of Upstairs Downstairs after the TV land Awards went off late Sunday night. I don't know quite, yet, how to review this one as we are in part 2 of 3. This show was all over the place and most of the relationships seem odd or immorally driven. The storyline is all drama - drawn out, depressingly sad, as you sense a prolonging toward more doom. It's definitely not one for family viewing - kids would be quite bored anyway, as I must admit, I was, most of the time.

So, all in all - as Family Movies go... I'm glad over this weekend I watched Truth be Told, starring David James Elliott and Candace Cameron Bure. I have been a fan of Candace since her Full House days as DJ... and it's great to know, she, too, is a Christian. (She has a new book, titled: Reshaping It All: Motivation for Physical and Spiritual Fitness.)

You can see my Truth be Told - Movie Review here and if you saw it, please leave your comments, I would love to know what you thought.

Or, if you saw The Shunning, check out others responses, here, and please leave your comments, I would love to know what you thought of this movie, as well.


Have a blessed Easter Week!

Easter TV Programming for Families - April 2011

Easter Programs on TV this year:


The Waltons : An Easter Story - Part 1&2
A Walton Easter

The Ten Commandments
Easter Parade
The Passion of the Christ (Mature Audiences Only!)

*Visit the FAMILY TV SCHEDULE for air dates and times.



Easter Cartoons on TV:


Wonder Pets! - Help the Easter Bunny; Save the Visitor's Birthday Party
Fri, Apr 15, 9:30 AM / NICKHD 299
Fri, Apr 15, 12:30 PM / NIC-W 300

(The Easter Bunny gets sick with a cold and is forced to stay at home, so the Pets decide to dress up like rabbits and deliver eggs to a nearby forest.)



Max and Ruby - Max's Easter Parade; Max & the Easter Bunny
Fri, Apr 15, 10:30 AM / NICK (east)
Fri, Apr 15, 1:30 PM / NICK (west)
Sun, Apr 24, 6:30 PM / NOGGIN

(Ruby and Max get in an argument when she wants to decorate eggs and he wants to see an Easter parade; Ruby and the Bunny Scouts prepare to hunt for Easter eggs at an annual event, and Ruby teaches Max about the Easter Bunny.)



Max and Ruby - Max Drives Away; Max's Chocolate Chicken
Fri, Apr 15, 1:30 PM / NICK (east)
Fri, Apr 15, 4:30 PM / NICK (west)
Sun, Apr 24, 2:30 PM / NOGGIN

(Max gets upset when Ruby says he cannot have ice cream for breakfast; Max and Ruby get an unexpected surprise during a chocolate egg hunt.)



Disney's Mickey Mouse Clubhouse - Mickey's Springtime Surprise
Mon, Apr 18, 11:00 AM / DISNEY (east)
Mon, Apr 18, 2:00 PM / DISNEY (west)
Wed, Apr 20, 9:00 AM / DISNEY (east)
Wed, Apr 20, 12:00 PM / DISNEY (west)
Sat, Apr 23, 8:00 AM / DISNEY (east)
Sat, Apr 23, 11:00 AM / DISNEY (west)

(Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse decide to kick off the first day of spring by working together in order to surprise the rest of the gang with a special springtime surprise, a fun and challenging egg hunt; Funny Bunny Pete plans to re-hide eggs.)


Easter Shows Not on TV this Year:

It doesn't appear, at this time, that It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown will be played on TV this year.

It has been a staple on Television for years and years and I must say that I am disappointed. It wasn't long ago that ABC signed a new deal with the Peanuts Brand to continue to show their cartoons on their Network. I was hoping they might show the Easter Cartoon and perhaps show another Peanuts cartoon with it - something that pertained to Spring, Flowers, or anything pertaining to this Season. "ABC"... in the words of Charlie Brown, "Oh, good grief!!!" I suppose we'll have to watch it on DVD this year!

Also not Airing...
The Easter Promise,
Easter Is,
Winnie the Pooh, Springtime with Roo,
Yogi, the Easter Bear,
Peter Rabbit,
Here Comes Peter Cottontail,
The Easter Bunny is Coming to Town,
The First Easter Rabbit.


Please, leave a Comment of your favorite Easter Show - or , if you find any of these shows airing on TV, after all ... please let us know!

I love the sweet Easter Cartoon Easter Is. It is a great cartoon for children of all ages. The Easter Bunny is Comin to Town is also a really cute Easter Cartoon with naration by Fred Astaire. Speaking of Fred Astaire... he and Judy Garland are terrific in the Musical Movie Classic - Easter Parade. I just love it!

Hallmark Channel Premieres "The Shunning" and Fox Family Movie Night Premieres "Truth be Told"

April 16, 2011-

Watch Hallmark Channel's New Original Movie 

"The Shunning"

See the The Shunning page for Pictures, Plot, and more!

Click here for the Movie Trailor!

April 16, 2011 - Saturday:

The Shunning ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *NEW
The Shunning ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 PM *NEW

(Also, you can see a Movie Marathon of the Janette Oke 'Love Comes Softly' Book turned Movie Series before the Premiere of Beverly Lewis's The Shunning.)

Love Comes Softly ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 AM
Love's Enduring Promise ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 AM
Love's Long Journey ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 AM
Love's Unending Legacy ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 PM
Love's Unfolding Dream ... Hallmark Channel ... 3 PM
Love Takes Wing ... Hallmark Channel ... 5 PM
Love Finds a Home ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 PM

April 17, 2011 - Sunday:
Blessings on Palm Sunday

The Shunning ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 PM *NEW
Love Comes Softly ... Hallmark Channel ... 5 PM
The Shunning ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 PM *NEW

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Watch Fox Family Movie Night Movie

"Truth be Told"

See the Truth be Told page for Pictures, Plot, and more!
Click here for the Movie Trailor!

April 16, 2011 - Saturday:Truth be Told ... FOX ... 8 PM *NEW

God's blessings to you all on this Holy Weekend of Palm Sunday!

Disney Channel Premieres Lemonade Mouth & GMC re-airs Flicka 2 on Friday Family Movie Night!

Catch Disney Channel's New Original Movie 

Lemonade Mouth

April 15, 2011 - Friday:

Lemonade Mouth ... Disney (east) ... 8 PM *NEW
Lemonade Mouth ... Disney (west) ... 11 PM *NEW

See the Lemonade Mouth page for Pictures, Plot, and more!
Click here for the Movie Trailor!

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Catch the Gospel Music Channel Premiere of

Flicka 2

April 15, 2011 - Friday:

Flicka 2 ... Gospel Music Channel ... 9 PM *NEW
Flicka 2 ... Gospel Music Channel ... 11 PM *NEW

See the Flicka 2 page for Pictures, Plot, and more!
Click here for the Movie Trailor!


Hope you enjoy these Movies with your Family!