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Monday, February 15, 2021

Binge Watch the HALLMARK ROM-COM-A-THON and HALL OF FAME MARATHON on this Holiday!


For any special occasion, Hallmark always gives a little extra, even when holidays (nearly) collide or even after one holiday is officially over on the calendar.

On this President's Day, you can set your DVR or Binge Watch either the Rom-Com-A-Thon all day Monday on the Hallmark Channel or you can watch a full day of Hallmark Hall of Fame movies on Hallmark Drama - leading up to a viewer-favorite, tissues needed, Valentine movie! See my movie review for this special Hallmark Hall of Fame movie and all of the movie marathon details below...


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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2021:

The ROM-COM-A-THON
MOVIE MARATHON

Continues ALL DAY MONDAY
on the Hallmark Channel



Tune in Monday for a romantic movie marathon of classic Hallmark movies!

Rom-Com-A-Thon Schedule:


Dater's Handbook - 9:00 AM

A woman changes her personality according to a dating guide book to find a husband but realizes the man she wants is the one who loves her for who she is.

Love in Store - 11:00 AM

Two rival home shopping hosts are forced together while competing for a promotion. Along the way they find their on-air chemistry kindles an off-air spark.

A Dash of Love - 1:00 PM

When an aspiring chef lands an assistant job at her idol's restaurant, she's convinced her big break is just around the corner. After a rocky start, she befriends the handsome executive chef and they begin bonding in the kitchen.

Valentine Ever After - 3:00 PM

Big city girls Julia and her best friend Sydney take a trip to a dude ranch in Wyoming for a fun weekend getaway, but after a brawl at the local bar, the girls are sentenced to stay in town and perform community service.

All Things Valentine - 5:00 PM

Avery, a blogger, was ready to give up on love when she takes her dog to the vet and meets handsome veterinarian, Brenden. What Avery doesn't know is that Brenden's ex-girlfriend broke up with him because of Avery's advice column.

All of My Heart - 7:00 PM

A young caterer's life suddenly changes when she inherits a country home and learns she must share it with a career-obsessed Wall Street trader. Sparks fly when they have to work side-by-side.

The Secret Ingredient - 9:00 PM

Small-town baker, Kelly, gets a big surprise when she is invited to compete on a Valentine's Day baking show in New York City - and an even bigger surprise when she runs into her ex-fiancé.




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Hallmark Hall of Fame
Movie Marathon

on Hallmark Drama



Movie Schedule:

In From the Night - 7:00 AM

A writer (Marcia Gay Harden) forms a compassionate bond with her nephew (Taylor Handley) after the troubled teen runs away from his parents.

A Smile as Big as the Moon - 9:00 AM

A special-education teacher is determined to make sure his students get a chance to attend space camp. Overcoming unbelievable odds, he achieves amazing results.

Beyond the Blackboard - 11:00 AM

A 24-year-old first-time teacher overcomes her initial fears and prejudices to make a difference in the lives of the homeless children she teaches in a shelter's makeshift classroom.

Front of the Class - 1:00 PM

Based on the true story of Brad Cohen, who, after being challenged by Tourette's syndrome from a very young age, defies all odds to become a gifted teacher.

Loving Leah - 3:00 PM

When Leah's husband Benjamin dies suddenly, Benjamin's brother Jake is stunned to learn he is expected to marry Leah to carry on the name. Jake suggests to Leah that they get married and maintain a secretly platonic relationship.

Pictures of Hollis Woods - 5:00 PM

Having run away from a succession of foster homes, a 12-year-old girl resorts to desperate measures to stay with the eccentric retired teacher who's made her feel like she's finally in the place where she belongs.

The Russell Girl - 7:00 PM

Sarah Russell, the picture-perfect girl-next-door, took a job in Chicago thinking she could escape memories of a tragic accident that she blames herself for. But when she receives some unsettling news, Sarah returns home.

The Lost Valentine - 9:00 PM

Susan Allison, TV reporter, receives a sentimental news assignment: the story of Caroline Thomas, who has waited 60 years for her pilot husband; declared missing in action during World War II, to return to her.




My Movie Review of "The Lost Valentine":
(May contain a few early spoilers, but not the ending.)

"The Lost Valentine" is a beautiful touching reminder of how precious love is!

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The World War II generation is a lovely setting for the love story of Neil and Caroline. As Neil is leaving with the Navy on a train - Caroline rushes to find him - and hands him a red envelope. Inside Neil finds a sweet Red Valentine shaped as a heart... written on it is a message telling him to keep it close to his heart and bring it home to her.

Betty White portrays Caroline, as an older woman now - recalling her love story with Neil, to Susan (Jennifer Love Hewitt), a TV Reporter. Neil was reported as Missing in Action those many years ago- and since that time, Caroline has returned every year on Valentine's Day to the train station to wait for him.

While Susan is following Caroline and Neil's love story - she is realizing herself, the meaning of true love. Her boyfriend, a nature photographer, has just proposed, and taken off again on another excursion halfway around the world. He often places his own needs and pleasures ahead of hers. Lucas, Caroline's grandson (Sean Faris), is altogether different. As a physical therapist, he is always helping others... as well, as being there for his grandmother. Susan instantly finds herself drawn to Lucas... and he to her.

This movie is a beautiful story of lasting love til the very end.

Tissues absolutely needed!


See or Skip:

See! "The Lost Valentine" is timeless love story!

*NOTE: There is nothing offensive in this movie, except there is one scene near the end I will caution for children, depicting war violence. This movie probably would not be entertaining for most younger viewers, anyway. In my opinion, "The Lost Valentine" is better suited for a mature pre-teen to adult audience - and could be used as a great historical lesson. The feedback I received after this film originally aired was incredible, so I know many viewers enjoyed this movie, whether they were looking back at their own, their parents, their grandparents, or even their great-grandparents generation!


DVD / Prime Video:

The Lost Valentine is available on DVD and Streaming Video - *Click Here*!"


Hope you enjoy watching the movie marathons!

Have a Blessed Day! Net


Saturday, February 13, 2021

❤HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, FRIENDS!❤ - Lots to LOVE on TV this WEEKEND! See Here:




There are lots of TV movies over this Valentine's Day Weekend to fall in love with, whether it's one of the classic rom-coms or something new! Both Hallmark and UPtv will give us plenty of wonderful movie options - from Saturday to Monday - to view!

See what's airing below...



SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2021:





Story-line via Hallmark: Middle-school teacher, Kerri Fox (Laura Vandervoort), a favorite among her students, assigns a project in her class where each student must create and run his/her own small business. Thirteen year-old Clara Martinez (Mia Quaranta De La Rosa) decides to put her vast matchmaking skills to the test and becomes Cupid Clara, much to the chagrin of her newly single father, David (Nicholas Gonzalez). As the weeks progress and Cupid Clara begins to flourish, Kerri gets more than she bargained for when Clara sets her sights on her newly single teacher as a potential match for her divorced dad. Can these two opposites really attract, and will they become yet another successful match for Cupid Clara?

Playing Cupid premieres
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2021
at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel



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More... SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2021:

UPtv's February Ever After
Rom-Com Movies


UPtv is celebrating the month of love with romantic premiere movies you’re sure to fall for, plus classic rom-coms all weekend long, such as: Romance Retreat, Made for You with Love, Always a Bride, The Wedding Do-Over, Puppy Love, and more!



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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2021:





Story-line via UPtv: When Hayley finds a wedding ring with a letter hidden in a drawer in her new condo, she decides to write back… and the mysterious lover replies, starting a chain of letters and events that will change her life forever! Love does exist in the most unexpected places.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2021
at 7pm/6c. on UPtv




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More... SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2021:

Celebrate Valentine's Day
with The Waltons
Movie Marathon on Hallmark Drama


The Waltons reunion movie "A Wedding on Walton's Mountain" centers around the Valentine's Day holiday - "Erin Walton is seriously considering marrying her boyfriend, Paul, but former boyfriend Ashley has returned after his wife's death and wants her back, while her brother, Ben, is busy trying to keep the lumber business afloat amid problems."

"A Wedding on Walton's Mountain" airs at 9am/8c.
and a Movie Marathon of The Waltons
airs all day, Sunday, on Hallmark Drama!



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More... SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2021:





Story-line via Hallmark: After volunteering to participate in a crossword solving competition with a new supercomputer, crossword puzzle editor Tess Harper finds herself swept into the investigation of the bizarre murder of a tech CEO.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2021
at 8pm/7c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries


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More... SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2021:

ROM-COM-A-THON MOVIE MARATHON
ALL DAY SUNDAY and MONDAY
on the Hallmark Channel



Tune in Sunday and Monday for a romantic movie marathon you don't want to miss! It's two FULL DAYS of non-stop rom com! (However, they won't air through the night. bummer, right?)

Some of the movies included in the event are: Appetite for Love, The Story of Us, Very Very Valentine, Love in Store, Valentine Ever After, All Things Valentine, All of My Heart, The Secret Igredient, and the TV Premiere of Valentine's Again, plus a When Calls the Heart Season 8 Preview - see details below!



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More... SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2021:


Note: This movie is actually from 2017 and has been available to watch through Hallmark's streaming service Hallmark Movies Now and other streaming sources. This is, however, the first time this movie will premiere on the Hallmark Channel.


Story-line via Hallmark: Katherine, a workaholic executive, endures the worst Valentine's Day date of her life. On her walk home, a gypsy weaves a magical spell on her and when she wakes up the next morning, she realizes it's Valentine's Day again.

Review:

"The storyline above does refer to a woman as a "gypsy;" however, in the actual movie the woman refers to herself as Katherine's fairy Godmother. I've seen bits and pieces of this movie (what I saw was family friendly) and to me it had a feel somewhat like "A Shoe Addict's Christmas" where Candace Cameron Bure's character Noelle was guided by her guardian angel Charlie to make the right decisions about her faith, career and love." ~Net

It's been awhile since I've seen the movie, so if any of you have seen "Valentine's Again," I would love to hear your thoughts on it. Please share in comments below...

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2021
at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel



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More... SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2021:

Sneak Peek Preview


Immediately following "Valentine's Again," get a 3 minute sneak peek preview of the new season of "When Calls the Heart" Season 8!

See the When Calls the Heart preview
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2021
at 10:50pm/9:50pm on the Hallmark Channel




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With all of the Valentine's Day movies and rom-coms airing this weekend, I was thinking over past Hallmark V-Day themed movies that I love. Ones that immediately came to mind for me were: "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From the Heart," "Murder She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery," "My Secret Valentine," "The Story of Us," and "Love, Romance & Chocolate!" Please share your favorites in comments below...

I hope you all have a warm and lovely Valentine's Day. I'm sending all of my dear friends here much love this weekend.

Are you looking forward to watching any of the new movies? I think they all look good, but I'm mostly looking forward to "Sincerely, Yours, Truly," "Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent" and the "When Calls the Heart" Sneak Peek Preview!


I hope you find something to love this weekend, too!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Blessings & Love to ALL of You!
Net


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SHARING HIS LOVE:

"Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast,
it is not proud.
It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking,
it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts,
always hopes, always perseveres.
Love Never Fails..."

~1 Corinthians 13:4-8






Thursday, February 11, 2021

🎄It's Christmas TIME on Hallmark Again!⏰ See Here:




TIME is the focus of the two Hallmark Christmas movies airing this week, with "Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas" and "A Timeless Christmas!"

Even though it is February, we can still enjoy the joy of Christmas! No matter what *TIME* of year it is, we can always hold the Christmas Spirit in our hearts. May the two Christmas movies airing this week remind us all how precious the time is - that we share with those we love, not only at Christmas, but all year through.

See details and reviews on the Christmas movies airing this week below...





TIME FOR US TO COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS





Starring: Lacey Chabert and Stephen Huszar

Storyline via Hallmark: Five guests are mysteriously invited to an inn to celebrate Christmas. With the help of the owner Ben, Sarah discovers that an event from the past may connect them and change their lives forever.

Encores: Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 8pm/7c.
on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries




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Starring: Erin Cahill and Ryan Paevey

Storyline via Hallmark: Charles Whitley (Paevey) travels from 1903 to 2020 where he meets Megan Turner (Cahill), a tour guide at his historic mansion, and experiences a 21st Century Christmas.

Encores: Friday, February 12, 2021 at 9pm/8c.
on the Hallmark Channel




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I hope you all have some time to enjoy the Christmas movies airing this week! Both movies are family-friendly and star some of Hallmark's favorite actors - Lacey Chabert ("Crossword Mysteries," "Christmas Waltz"), Stephen Huszar ("Ruby Herring Mysteries," "A Homecoming for the Holidays"), Erin Cahill ("The Secret Ingredient"), and Ryan Paevey ("Christmas at the Plaza").

If you haven't seen these two Christmas movies, yet, you can check out these reviews from followers here...



MOVIE REVIEWS - "Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas"

🎄"I thought the Come Home for Christmas one was very boring. No chemistry between the leads and the side stories not compelling to me." Misty

🎄"Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas. Keeper!! Will probably buy the dvd. Family friendly." ~~Jane

🎄"Time For Us To Come Home For Christmas - We're slowly working our way through this year's Christmas movies and saved this one for Christmas night - proved to be a good choice. Absolutely loved it - Lacey Chabert and Stephen Huszar were a winning combination a la Jill Wagner and Wes Brown or Nikki Deloach and Michael Rady, they fit together so well. The main plot was quite intriguing although I did guess who had sent the invitations to the inn (the title was a big clue) - there were a number of sub-plots but unlike as in Write Before Christmas they did not detract from the main theme but were cleverly woven in giving Chabert and Huszar plenty of screen time. Every one of the secondary cast gave excellent performances too. Obviously being a Christmas movie certain dynamics had to be observed but these were refreshing and did not come over as cliched. If Lacey Chabert was brilliant then Stephen Huszar was sensational - I've always liked him in The Ruby Herring Mysteries ( Memo to Hallmark more of these PLEASE!) but he was a revelation here with all his subtle little face gestures. In the ending after Sarah had initially sais she was returning to Seattle the look of bland desolation on Ben's face was amazing then when she decided that he was an integral part of her future he closed and opened his eyes as if thanking God and the look of almost disbelief yet happiness was unbelievable. The tenderness with which he led Sarah back into the inn teared me right up. There was slightly more time given to the ending than normal for Hallmark but even so it did come over as slightly rushed and in fact not everything was resolved. There had been a couple of references that the inn had been struggling in the months prior to Christmas and there was nothing to suggest how this was going to change? Sarah herself didn't know what the future would hold but the inference was that she would take over her mother's law practice. This was in New York - could she work from the inn? There was a reference to being a train ride from Hartford so presumably it was somewhere in Connecticut so maybe this was possible. One quibble with Hallmark not just for this movie but right across the board - please treat your viewers with respect. It is perfectly obvious that most of the time they are drinking all this coffee and hot chocolate from empty cups! Now they wouldn't be expected to fill them with champagne but why not water? We've still a way to go to finish seeing all the Christmas movies but this is in the lead as our favourite to date ahead of the 12 Dates Of Christmas. A really lovely movie - in fact despite the number still to see we rewatched this on Sunday night! Were there Hallmark Oscars then this along with Chabert and Huszar would be firm favourites to win this year!" ~Anonymous



MOVIE REVIEWS - "A Timeless Christmas"

🎄"I didn't care for A Timeless Christmas. I just didn't buy it. Candace's was better to me." ~ Misty

🎄"A Timeless Christmas. I thought this one was okay, it was kind of sweet, but it really didn't win me over (not a keeper for my dvr). I love historical period dramas but my logical brain has a hard time wrapping itself around any kind of time travel story. I've liked Ryan and Erin in other movies, but don't think this was the best fit for either of them. Family friendly. ~~Jane

🎄"I LOVED A Timeless Christmas. Easily my favorite that I've seen so far. I'm a big fan of time travel stories and found this one to be a whole lot of fun and very sweet. I thought Ryan and Erin had great chemistry, and Ryan definitely fit the part of a dashing gentleman from 1903. I enjoyed every minute of the movie and didn't want it to end. I'll be watching it again." ~ Amy Lama

🎄"I watched Timeless Christmas this weekend and did enjoy it a lot. In so many movies I thought it was covid for not feeling a connection with the main characters and their feelings for each other, but in Timeless Christmas, Ryan Paevey and Erin Cahill had such a great connection on screen, I felt a connection to them so quickly, and that was filmed after covid, so the other movies I wasn't feeling the love must not have been due to covid. I want to see Erin & Ryan in more movies together. The movie was funny and witty, and I was so excited to see how it ended (I did not ever read the book)." ~ Sabrina

🎄Exactly! Ryan was perfect as the gentleman from the past. Great family friendly movie, with a fresh storyline. Great chemistry between him and Erin as well. ~ Savvy Girl

🎄"A Timeless Christmas - Ryan and Erin worked well together. A couple moments that didn't work but overall I liked it and will watch it again." ~ Kay

🎄"A Timeless Christmas. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Very difficult theme to tackle but I think they did this well overall despite a few obvious errors (well this is Hallmark and you do have to suspend some belief!) Ryan Paevey fitted into his role comfortably and he and Erin worked well together. My major disappointment was that some people saw fit to reveal the ending before the film aired (and surprisingly Ms Cahill was one of these). From the beginning I was intrigued to see how it would end and unfortunately knowing in advance did take a lot of enjoyment away although in retrospect there probably wasn't any other satisfactory finish. However, still one of the more enjoyable Christmas movies of 2020 to date." ~rubcale

🎄“A Timeless Christmas was quite intriguing, but it was one of those movies that left me wanting more. I loved seeing the already handsome Ryan Paevey dressed-up as the stylish Charles Whitley from 1903, with his old fashioned ascot tie and long suit coat; it reminded me instantly of Mr. Darcy from the Jane Austen movies. That was enough to draw my interest as the story began, and then I was captivated with the mystery of how and why Charles arrived from the past in to 2020. It was fascinating to watch as Charles acclimated himself to the technology of 2020 and all of the changes in the world since the early 1900's. In the end, when Charles made his decision between the future and the past (I'm not saying here which way he chose), I felt rather sorry for the people he left. The time travel genre can sometimes be a tough story to sell. Some viewers like it a lot, and others, I've discovered, don’t like it at all. Ryan Paevey and Erin Cahill, however, were excellent together and overall, it was an engaging, original Hallmark movie for those who love historic tales, with a modern twist. The story is family friendly, one I would watch again... a timeless love story!” ~Net


You can check out more reviews for the 2020 Christmas movies - *Here*! And if you'd like to share a review for one or both of these movies, or ANY of the 2020 Christmas movies, please do so in comments below.

Happy Christmas movie watching!

Blessings, Net






💮 Hallmark Announces 5 New Movies for Spring Fling 2021! 💮 SEE HERE:



Spring Fling:

Chasing Waterfalls - March 20, 2021


One Perfect Wedding - April 3, 2021

As Luck Would Have It - April 10, 2021

Right in Front of Me - April 17, 2021

See plot details and who is starring
in each new Spring Fling movie - HERE!

Joyous Blessings! Net


Monday, February 8, 2021

BLUE RIDGE, a Mystery Movie starring Johnathon Schaech, Sarah Lancaster & Graham Greene, to Premiere on INSP! SEE PICTURES and MORE 👉👉


MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Blue Ridge

Network: INSP

Original Air Date: March 13, 2021



*images via: Imagicomm Films/INSP Films/blueridgemovie.com










CAST:

Johnathon Schaech ... Sheriff Justin Wise
Sarah Lancaster ... Elli Wise
Graham Greene ... Cliff McGrath
Lara Silva ... Deputy Becky Dobson
Tonya Bludsworth ... Nancy Pierce
Taegen Burns ... Maddie Wise
Laura Carbonell ... Vivian McGrath-Keagen
Jae Hoon Chae ... Lou McGrath
Conor Church ... Young Mcgrath
Jan Church ... Native Lady Mcgrath
Maddi Rose Church ... Young Mcgrath Lady
Jeff Cole ... Jim Pierce
Ryan Dinning ... Paul Block
Bill Edenfield ... Kelly McGrath
Ben Esler ... Deputy Thompson
Odessa Feaster ... Mayor Brady
Sallye Hooks ... Penny Harrison
Kevin L. Johnson ... Lem Keagen
Patrick Moore
Daniel Norris ... Dan Block
Tom Proctor ... Jeremiah Wade
Sage Shirley ... McGrath Family Member
Danny Vinson ... Harvey Harrison








PLOT:

Storyline via INSP: In Blue Ridge, a murder in a sleepy town at the heart of the Blue Ridge mountains refuels a longtime feud between two of the community’s most powerful families. The new sheriff, Justin Wise, finds himself in a race against time to solve the murder before ‘mountain justice’ takes over and the townspeople take the law into their own hands.

NOTE:

This is a Murder Mystery Movie that contains some violence and is not suitable for young children. Dove gave it their approval Seal for Ages 12+ for its positive portrayal of family and community.


Movie Trailer:


You can also watch Blue Ridge through Prime Video and the DVD is available through Amazon - *Click Here*.


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*images via: Imagicomm Films/INSP Films/blueridgemovie.com