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You hear that? I might be only mid-October... but as far as Great American Family is concerned, it's time to dive right into the Christmas season. A full week earlier than originally planned! Our first Christmas song of the season..... Ahhh... one of my favorites. First.... before we dive into tomorrow's fun, let's take a look at a list of NEW movies we can expect to see this Christmas Season on Great American... AND on the Great American Pureflix Streaming App. Such a great looking list. Really not sure which one I'm looking forward to the MOST. A lot of familiar names; some completely unfamiliar. But I have confidence in Great American that they will do this season well, as they always do. So, to help lead us into our first weekend of Christmas fun! Let's take a look at this weekend's schedule.
Saturday, October 14th
The FIRST Premiere of the Season is.... "Destined 2: Christmas Once More", 8 pm on Great American Family Theo continues to miss connecting with his girlfriend, Kim, as he attempts to propose at Christmas. As I recall, the first movie was the one that kicked off last season. Shall we assume that next year, it will be Destined 3? What would come next... Baby? Surely they won't be missing each other while caring for a baby. Just kidding... Followed by one of MY favorites from last year.... "Christmas at the Drive-In", 10 pm, another favorite with Winnie Cooper A property lawyer finds romance during the holidays while trying to save her town's local drive-in from closing down. Another one of those "we must save the family farm" movies... except in THIS case it is a Drive In Theater that our heroine feel must be considered an Historical Landmark. I'm making it sound silly, but I really did love this one last season. Sunday, October 15th
So little movies; so little time. But... that's what DVR's are for and don't forget... they do run these fun Christmas movies 24/7 for long enough for some of us to get burned out on them so plenty of time to catch as many as possible.
I don't believe any of the other networks that run these kinds of movies are getting an early jump on it like Great American is but never fear... in a few weeks it will be wall to wall Christmas movies across many networks. Anyone care to chat about our favorite Christmas Rom-Com fun? Let the Rom-Com fun begin.
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Hello Fans of what we have lovingly referred to on this site as "cheesy Rom-Com Fun". Technically, that used to be "cheesy Hallmark" which DOES still apply but I spend a lot more time on Great American these days. I am a bit late for Fall fun, but Christmas is right around the corner so I thought it might be fun to take a look at first... the rest of Fall; and then Preview the upcoming Christmas Rom-Com season. Since last season, we have had one huge development. Great American Media has merged with Pureflix to become "Great American Pure Flix". Bill Abbott, the CEO of Great American has purchased the Pureflix App and rebranded it as the "streaming wing" of Great American Media called "Great American Pureflix". What this means is that now, some of the fantastic Pureflix originals will find some air time on Great American. AND, the streaming app will include not just the incredible catalogue of faith based movies, but now also the Great American originals. The perfect blend, if you ask me. I'm excited about it and last night's watch of a Pureflix Original is proof of why. My FIRST Movie Highlight The Devine Influencer A wealthy 20-something influencer, loses financial support from her parents and takes a job at a homeless shelter for the wrong reasons. However, she soon discovers the true meaning of influence. This movie was amazing. Aside from starring lovely Lara Silva, who The Chosen fans know well as Peter's wife, Eden; it has such a beautiful message so timely for today's world of people who are self-absorbed and thinking the best way to earn a living for themselves is to brand their face all over social media as an "influencer". Our young 20-someting, Olivia, has parents who love her and want to see her re-direct her life to more selfless living and with a Godly purpose so they pull the plug on her financial support and pray that God will help their lovely daughter find her way. This "tough love" from Mom and Dad forces her to take a hard look at her life and the choices she has made and also helps her tap into the compassionate side of herself. I loved everything about this movie. It made me laugh, cry, smile... well worth the watch. And I'm sure I WILL re-watch more than once. Available to stream on Great American Pureflix and hopefully GAFamily will make room for it somewhere on their network soon. Now that we are mid-September and most of these sites have already begun their Fall Movie Fun, how about we take a look at what fun ones have already aired and what we have to look forward to upcoming. Great American Family Pureflix: Fall Movies A couple of the new Fall movies have already aired but never fear... they will air multiple times, I'm sure. But I still want to mention them.
Great American Family The Great American App is telling me we have 34 days until the Christmas Movie season begins, but until then, we have plenty to look forward to.
The Christmas season is right around the corner and while they have made some announcements about upcoming movies, I think I will save that for another page. One completely focused on Christmas. Soon... hopefully. Hallmark has had a couple of good ones this Fall as well... Of the ones I"ve seen...
Out of time to research more on Hallmark. I'm sure they have more but I need research deeper so will stop here. Not really seeing a lot of new movie content for Up; however, I did find a good graphic of their upcoming Christmas season. Oops... out of time. Will have to look deeper at the upcoming Christmas Season movie list for all sources soon. I wasn't able to come up with a good graphic for Hallmark or Great American even though movie titles are for sure available. Will try to compile a graphic of my own soon.
However, as I recall, some of my most favorite ones from last season were actually on UpTV. For now, out of time but it is a start for Fall/Christmas fun for those who love Christmas/Rom Com/Cheesy Hallmark movies. Today is a special day - it's Catlover's Birthday!! If it weren't for our beloved Catlover, none of us would be here. She was the one who was dissatisfied with what was happening over at EW on the comment boards (we're looking at YOU, Spot.IM!) and decided to create a new space where we could continue to comment with Disqus. Since then, this community has lost and gained new commenters, chatters, and shows to chat. "Survivor" continues to be our mainstay and without it, we would be lost. But we keep finding new ways to engage. And our chats go beyond TV for many occasions. For me personally, there are a lot of shows I wouldn't watch without a group of (or even just one) chatters to watch with me. So THANK YOU to Catlover for creating such a wonderful space where people like us can engage in a friendly, open way over our favourite TV shows (and sometimes movies!) and just life in general. Without you, we'd all be lost. Have a wonderful day with your family and, most especially, your cats! And now for WindbagMark to have his say:
I keep wondering how Catlover thinks about the year that just passed. So much has happened! She went into full-fledged empty nest syndrome - no longer were all three children abiding at the family home. And - oops! - we can't even call them children any more: they are all young adults now, living their own adult lives. "My God!" I picture Catlover saying to herself, "How did this all happen so fast?" Work also provided its own ups and downs this year. Finally, a satisfying job she truly enjoyed going to every day - but at times overwhelming and requiring insane working hours! Great responsibilities that a competent worker like Catlover can handle - and to accommodate this, her own private office (for the first time in her decades-long employment career!) That's what work is for all of us - equally rewarding and frustrating! And what of the media world? Grudgingly admitting "Survivor" may not always satisfy like it used to - but a show that re-invents itself every new season can never be given up on! That goes for international versions too - and their schedules usually mean there is always a new "Survivor" to watch somewhere. And if not, thanks to the twenty-first century creation of "streaming", there will always be some new reality show to discover! A gem or a bomb? Let's dig in and watch to get our answer! So happy birthday, Catlover. Saturday birthdays must mean ample opportunities for the family to treat their beloved matriarch to the festivities she loves most. Your nuclear family wishes you love and happiness today. Your online family does too. I woke up Sunday morning convinced I was forgetting something important. But what? After puttering around for a little bit, panic started to set in as I realized.... IT'S MAY. I MISSED WM'S BIRTHDAY! I jumped on the computer to find the last birthday page I did for WM expecting to confirm that Friday Night was it... and I'd completely forgotten. I knew he missed a Survivor Re-watch chat on Friday because he was "going out for the evening". Didn't even register when I read that what time of the year it was... but after looking up the last page, I was able to confirm that WM's birthday is actually today... Monday, May 22nd. I'm not too late. I'm right on time. Now, any page for WM would have to include German Shepherds. He is, after all, the biggest lover of German Shepherds of all. But, he also loves Dachshunds. OH heck... he loves ALL Dogs! Which is why a site run by a person who calls herself "Catlover", very often has dog pics and gifs everywhere. Now, the tradition is to look up the history May 22nd to see what WM shares his birthday with. And this time, I found a few I don't think I've ever mentioned before. Sean Gunn... aka Kirk on Gilmore Girls and also Kraglin in Guardians of the Galaxy! (He was also born in St. Louis, Missouri which is really more for EJetson than you.) Ginnifer Godwin, also known as SNOW on Once Upon a Time. Apollo Anton Ohno, Olympic Speedskater. It is ALSO tradition to put together a bit of a trivia quiz since it is commonly known that WM has every piece of pop culture trivia stuck in his brain. Particularly when it comes to 70's music and, of course, Survivor. So let's see what we can come up with, shall we? 1. What was the bestselling album in the US in 1970? 2. Survivor Thailand - When Shii Ann quoted an old, Asian proverb that "the wise man knows much and talks little. The fool knows little and talks much," who was she referring to? 3. What is the name of the 1977 best-selling album by Fleetwood Mac? 4. Survivor Guatamala - During the 'Survivor' Auction, what unique, new item was introduced to the players? 5. What is the name of the timeless classic that begins with this line: 'Sometimes in our lives? 6. Survivor Heroes Vs. Villains: There were some major blunders in the pre-merge portion of the game. Which of the following did NOT happen on "Heroes Vs. Villains"? - Tyson did not stick to Boston Rob's "foolproof" plan, effectively voting himself out. - Cirie confided to Amanda and James that their ally J.T. was her next target. - J.T. gave his hidden immunity idol to a member of the opposing tribe. - Coach couldn't commit to either Rob or Russell and threw away his vote towards Courtney. Amusing question found in a quiz. HA. Makes me want to re-watch THIS season. 7. While they had released albums prior, which band started to achieve their biggest success in 1977, as Steve Perry became the lead singer? 8. Survivor: Winners at War: In "This is Extortion", Tony won the immunity challenge. He orchestrated a blindside against the winner of "Survivor: South Pacific" (2011), that eventually led to her elimination from the game, despite having an immunity idol in her pocket. Who was the player? 9. Which artist, who is known as one of the greatest funk musicians in history, is also referred to as The Godfather of Soul? 10. Survivor Phillipines: Which tribe was completely dissolved by Day 11? Ten is enough. It's getting late... :-}} Happy Birthday, WM! Hope you have a fantastic day! AND I hope you know how much I appreciate you and all the fun you bring to this site and the great sense of humor you bring to my pages. It's not a "National Day" but it's still a very special day in Canada. I hope you'll all join me in wishing our pal Ali a very Happy Birthday. Here's hoping you have many more Birthday celebrations to come.
I'm sure you're tired of me listing the impressive array of celebrities you share a birthday with every single year. I think we can all agree that with the passing of Betty White, she moves to the top of the list. That seems right. So let's all remember that January 17th is the date of birth of a wonderful woman famous for her sly wit, her bright intelligence, and her charming personality that makes everyone want to spend much time with her, just enjoying how much life improves in her presence. (Oh ya...it's Betty White's birthday too!) It is time once again to take a look back at some of our favorite TV moments of 2022. Now, keep in mind.... I don't watch everything; well, who has the time? And there are quite a few things on this site that I have no part of, so I will leave any mention of THOSE things to WM or anyone else who cares to play along in the comments. First of all.... Wishing you all the best in the coming year! Despite the fact that this is an "RTV" site, we DO chat quite a few scripted shows. So my first mention of 2022 Memorable TV Moments is actually.... "This Is Us: The Series Finale" I remember quite clearly the season one premiere of this wonderful show. I watched it alone and was so moved, I wrote a "review" of it the next day. Sadly it was done on the old free Disqus channel, so was lost when they shut us down #Aww. I loved everything about that first show and my review of it was so passionate that it caused Windbag Mark (who may not have ever watched an episode without my review #YoureWelcomeWM), to join me in the watch (The amazing first "twist" was the mixed timelines, a complete novelty at the time. We didn't know then that this would become commonplace on "This Is Us". There was much discussion all over the media about it the next day). Quite a few more joined in and as a result, "This Is Us" became the first scripted show included in our weekly live chats. The series finale last spring was every bit as beautifully done as that premiere episode six seasons before. In addition to giving us a satisfying conclusion to each story line of the "Big Three" (my favorite was the Kevin reconciliation and proposal to his childhood sweetheart and ex-wife Sophie), we also watched all season long the slow, difficult descent of Rebecca into Alzheimer's. Yes, it's a difficult topic but was handled so respectfully and beautifully here. The shock of seeing her beloved second husband Miguel sit lovingly by her side, caring for her day in and day out (even when her confused mind thought Miguel was her first husband, Jack), then passing away before her - so heartbreaking. I really cannot recall a series finish being more beautifully made (of any show I've ever watched) as "This Is Us" did. We've missed you this year, Kevin, Kate and Randall. But we loved being able to watch your stories unfold for six wonderful seasons. The writers of this show had such an amazing way of storytelling, weaving two or three different, seemingly disconnected pieces of the story into one episode. And in the end, it would be revealed how everything fits together like a perfect puzzle. It's all connected. And speaking of "It's all connected...." "Manifest" (Season four currently streaming on Netflix) "Manifest"... such a bizarre little show. Fun - but really bizarre. While I can't say they have it all right Biblically, and while some of the content troubles me a little (reading tarot cards for answers?) this is strange, well-written science fiction with an intriguing plot and a likable cast. Heck, some of villains are likable and even a bit funny - but yes, still bad people (Egan). Season four episodes were released a while back and I have made it through all ten available (the rest will be released later). It picks up two years after the horrifying end of the third season. You'll recall Grace Stone was murdered and her baby, Eden, kidnapped by Angelina (the young girl from the 828 plane tragedy, who had become obsessed with the idea that little Eden was her guardian angel). Disturbing, yes. She is one misguided soul, this Angelina (but a great negotiator. And don't give her your leather jacket if she begs for it, even if you will never be using it again #SurvivorDavidVersusGoliathHumour). Also, young Cal coming home after his strange disappearance, only not as the twelve-year-old we knew.... but as the 17-year-old that he SHOULD be. WTH? Yes, season four has an adult (isn't that a teenage, not adult?) Cal. I must commend the casting department here, picking an older Cal who I think very easily passes as the adult version of the young actor we knew before (he is also very convincing as Olive's twin). Amazing job, casting director. Without giving anything away, I must say it IS kind of fun seeing Cal and Olive interacting with each other as same age twins, not five years apart (as was the case in the first three seasons). Don't want to give anything away for those who watch but haven't yet seen it - except that I enjoyed it (despite a few things in the story that I didn't much care for). Overall, it's a suspenseful, great piece of storytelling. But, for the record, Josh Dallas should NEVER again sport a beard. Never! Five o'clock shadow works well. Full beard? Never again, Josh. I am so far behind on my streaming shows. Haven't caught up on current season of so many things that I'm sure some might want to mention. "Stranger Things". "Cobra Kai" (just to name a couple). One day. Please feel free WM to add your thoughts here. I know you DID dive into the "Stranger Things" world (which wasn't "your cup of tea") I would mention "The Chosen" - but since New Year's Eve mention, we haven't had a new full season (we are just a couple of episodes into one). I maintain "The Chosen" is still the BEST show out there. This is actual Biblical truth, not some science fiction version. Heh. Available everywhere these days, even Netflix (well, just season one). And there are still free streaming opportunities all over the place. No reason to pay to watch. Moving on to "SURVIVOR", beginning with.... "Australian Survivor: Blood Vs. Water" It featured an iconic US Survivor player and her progeny: Sandra Diaz-Twine and daughter Nina. I must say, the US should NEVER have let the Australian version get first crack at Nina (she applied one season and was not chosen one season. WHAAT?? Dumb move, Probst). She is an awesome young woman, a fantastic player of the game. Shame US audiences who don't do internationals missed her. We will never all agree about mama Sandra. She has rabid fans; others consider her highly over-rated. But there is no denying that she has been on several seasons and became the first to win the game twice; for this alone she deserves respect (I can hear the audible MadamP "Pfffttttt!" now #HeeHeeHee). I was struck at the respect she was given by the Australian players - complete admiration, mixed with the knowledge that it would be foolish to keep her in the game for long. Contrast that to the appearance of Russell Hantz on Australian Survivor season five. His oversized ego was front and center the moment he stepped on the beach. The tribe wanted no part of Hantz in Australia; this time, his identical Samoa strategy backfired completely and turned him into the ceremonious first boot. But Sandra - she was greeted with applause as she came on their beach for the first time. And daughter Nina really proved herself in this game. She had built a pretty undeniable alliance and was set to go far. If I'm not mistaken - correct me if I'm wrong WM - she found herself in a position of needing to write Mom's name on the parchment (Sandra emphasized that going against the votes was the worst strategic move you could make. When it became obvious at tribal that Sandra was about to get voted out, Nina heeded mom's words and voted for her. It made Sandra very proud that daughter listened to her advice). Sadly, Nina's game came to an early end: she suffered an ankle injury during a challenge. Heartbreaking for all of us to see. But thankfully, this story doesn't end there. Nina will be a cast member on the upcoming "Australian Survivor: Heroes Vs Villains" season as a "Hero". Take that, Hantz! While Mark Wales was the eventual winner of the season (dominating with wife Samantha - it's all coming back now!) - it was Nina who stole all of our hearts. Even MadamP must love the fact that Nina - Sandra's DAUGHTER! - voted mom out. And a Diaz-Twine is returning to the game - as a "Hero"! But Australia didn't have all the 2022 fun this year: the US had TWO "Survivor" seasons this year. Survivor 42 - where we've shortened the game to 26 days (as said on the Australian page, if JLP and the Aussies can manage a 49 (down from 55) game day in the post Covid world, how is it Probst can only manage a 26-day (down from 39) game?) The US version is getting "wimpy", heh. (Are you aware that no matter how many days a season lasts, all series are televised in thirteen to fifteen weeks. Changing the amount of days does would not switch that. And "wimpy"? Exact opposite. 26-day cast members have to cram the same amount of challenges and tribals into much less time. 39-day players had more spare time to accomplish the same amount of work. The new shortened time line forces them to work much harder). I can't say I recall much about this season... except that Maryanne won and no one expected her to. In fact, most of us thought she would be the first boot of her tribe. Her over- the-top emotions, her non-stop chatter... just a couple of the reasons why most thought this. I remember I was rooting pretty hard for Jonathan. But sadly, he lost in the final four fire-making challenge to Mike Turner after somehow losing the final challenge to Romeo. How did this happen after dominating the games challenges most of the season (We all suspect the previous night's "open bar" shenanigans gave him a hangover the next day, and that "catch the spinning balls" challenge must have been MUCH more difficult for him in that condition)? And rightly so, Romeo was not just going to hand Johnathan the win by taking him to the end. He took Maryanne, forcing Johnathan to win his spot in a fire making challenge. No one can begrudge Romeo this choice; it was the right one. Would Johnathan have won the game if he had been at the end? I'm really not sure. How did Maryanne manage to get the win? I really don't recall; I'll let WM fill in this part. An unexpectedly brilliant FTC performance, explaining her game and the reasons she should win SO much better than the other two. Whipping out the immunity idol she had kept secret all game was the shocking "cherry on top" that stunned the jury. Survivor 43 This season is most fresh in my mind and, I must say, was the most enjoyable one we've had in a while. Overall, a likable cast; I can't recall anyone that I overtly disliked at all. And after a wonderful season with some great challenges and game play, we got an unlikely hero as the winner... ... Mike Gabler, a fifty-one year old veteran. Like Maryanne on season 42, I think most of us dismissed Gabler early on. Nice enough guy, but it seemed like he wasn't really there to PLAY. We didn't see a lot of big moves or big strategy from him. An offbeat personality and likable enough, sure. but come on. Who thought he'd still be there anywhere close to the end? But that was the beauty of it all - no one, not even his castmates - saw him as a threat. They were all so busy taking down THEIR perceived enemies, they didn't really pay attention to the game that Gabler was quietly playing. He articulately described that at final tribal council, so eloquently that he literally won the entire jury over (except for one person). Then after winning the game, he made a hero's announcement: his winnings would ALL be donated to veteran charities, helping those who have fought to protect and serve our country. A selfless act - and an amazing outcome to a pretty darn great season of "Survivor". I'm sure WM will have more to say on this. (Kudos for never mentioning this at all DURING the game; it might have called many to question his motivation. The fact that he made this announcement after the game is what made it a truly heroic moment: his inspiration was simply to aid a cause he believed in) I was rooting hard for Owen or Jesse, but I have no complaint about this outcome. We also had two seasons of "The Amazing Race" this year.... ... season 32, which I can't recall much about except that it was won by Kim and Penn, a pair that not everyone liked much. But I remember that I did. Then season 33, which had one of the most memorable teams we have seen in a while: Emily and Molly placed second in the game, but first in our hearts. The team that hit the mat fastest was Big Brother alums Derek and Claire, a deserving win for sure. But Emily and Molly (who I often referred to as long-lost sisters) captured our hearts with their story. Twins separated at birth and raised without ever knowing about the other, they reunited as adults and used the race to make up for so much lost time. Completely likable and great competitors who you just had to cheer for. Their second-place finish was even more remarkable due an injury to Molly's knee that she had to fight throughout the race, getting progressively worse just as the challenges increased in difficulty. I will remember season 33's Emily and Molly long after I've forgotten the names of #TeamBigBrother. I'm sure there are other things I should mention. I'll leave Big Brother and The Bachelor and Big Sky, and so on... for WM. Someone who actually watches those shows. "Big Brother" had the most inspirational season in its franchise history; the most heartwarming triumph-of-the-underdog story in - dare I say it? - reality TV history. A beautiful young woman becomes the victim of intense bullying (racism and petty female jealousy being the cause) yet powers through by strength of character despite early attempts to evict her EVERY single week. Forming an alliance with the fellow house outliers later in the game, she used her leadership to defeat the blatant racism in the house with great maturity (something not usually seen in the Big Brother house). Ultimately, she dazzled the jury at the final Q&A (as so many RTV winners did in 2022) with what many called the greatest final speech in BB history. She won 8-1, the first Black woman (in a non-celebrity season) to do so, and also the first winner to also be named America's Favourite Player. Taylor Hale will be end up on the Big Brother Mount Rushmore. But I'm out of time..... OH! I will mention MY favorite new show of the season.... (I assume "Ghosts" is a close second?) ... "So Help Me Todd" (which may or may not get a second season but has sure been an enjoyable show). What zany fun this turned out to be! Even though Todd (Skyler Austin, pictured here) will forever be Max from "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" for me (stupid NBC for cancelling that fabulous show), This little "dramedy" has been a fun replacement. Okay, officially out of time. Please feel free to add your favorites in the comments. Happy New Year! Here is hoping for a better 2023 in the world of TV. Hello The Sound of Music Fans, Come one, come all for our annual "The Sound of Music" Live Chat during the Christmas season for this wonderful classic film.... which is in NO WAY a Christmas movie. Not a one. No way whatsoever. Yes, this is a conversation had every single year, but does that deter us from making this an annual Christmas EVENT? Absolutely not. It is one of the greatest musical movies of all time based on a true story of the Von Trapp Family Singers. Julie Andrews at her best. Christopher Plummer at his... sort of; I've read he actually didn't much care for this role. All those beautiful children. All those wonderful songs! "The HILLS are alive, with the sound of music" "Edelweiss, Edelweiss... every morning we greet you" "Climb Every Mountain; search high and low" "Do, a deer, a female deer...." "I am sixteen, going on seventeen... " "There's a sad sort of clanging from the clock in the hall and the bells in the steeple tooo... " Ah... .so many wonderful songs. So join us for our annual "The Sound of Music" watch at 7 pm! (I might be a little late)... watch! Hello RTV people! Time once again to dedicate a page to Christmas fun! A fantastic quote from one of the greatest authors of all time who gave us the time-honored story of "A Christmas Carol". One of my favorites. Every year I do a Holiday page designed to give each other well wishes and greetings for the season, of course. But it's also to share our favorite things.... "These are a few of my favorite things" (HEY! Maybe THIS line is the reason "The Sound of Music" is considered a Christmas movie). Nice try, but... no. Anyway, I have a lot of favorites in the way of movies and music and books. I was reminded this week of a song/book that was made into a movie a few years back that always makes me emotional... but in a good way. And a sad way. It's the tale of a little boy who wanted nothing more than to give his mother something special for Christmas: a pair of shoes. If that doesn't bring a tear to your eye, you have no heart. The movie, which stars Rob Lowe and Kimberly Williams, brought this song to life in a beautiful way. The synopsis from IMDb reads: "A young boy tries to get a pair of Christmas shoes for his dying mother, while a lawyer tries to deal with the break-up of his marriage. Two separate stories mesh - in the first, a young music teacher, Maggie Andrews, begins dying of a heart condition and her son Nathan tries to get a pair of Christmas shoes for her before she dies. In the second, lawyer Robert Layton and his wife Kate are slowly drifting apart and the matter comes to a head during Christmas when Kate takes over for Maggie for the school choir and declines a job in Robert's firm. When Robert's mother passes away, he begins to reconsider things and his and Nathan's paths cross on Christmas Eve as Nathan tries to raise the money for the shoes and Robert tries to get a present for his daughter." Beautiful story which, I warn you, will make you cry unless your heart is made of stone. But so worth the watch. Let's lighten the mood with one of my all time favorite goofy songs done by a cappella group "Straight No Chaser". I'm sure I'll have more to contribute in the comments as the week goes on. Also, come Saturday next week, I'll be posting the New Years Eve page which will include commentary on great TV moments (I can think of a couple) for the year 2022. Be thinking about what you'd like to contribute to that list. Merry Christmas! This is the final week I will be doing this page. It HAS been fun, but I admit, I haven't seen nearly as many of these as I thought I would make time for and it has become a bit of a chore. Last weekend, my favorites were... 1. The Crown Prince of Christmas on Great American was hands down my favorite. The story was sweet. The cast was fantastic. Loved everything about this one. 2. The Art of Christmas on Great American was a close second. 3. The Gift of Peace on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries was also very good. It was a movie for those who struggle at Christmas due to the loss of a loved one or due to hardships. A woman who lost her husband and couldn't find herself after, joins a Church support group to find healing. It was a nice movie as well. I also watched one on HBO MAX called "Holiday Harmony" which might be at the top of my favorite list for the year. I really loved it. "A young woman gets the opportunity of a lifetime when she is chosen to be one of five opening acts for an IHeart Radio Christmas Eve show but, on the way, there, she has an accident with her van that will require some expensive repairs so while she waits, she agrees to help the towns school music program prepare for a contest that could save their music program." That description sounds like a sappy romance, but it really didn't feel like one while watching; I was thinking of "Doc Hollywood" all the way through. The similarities were astounding. Moving on to this week... Starting with Great American Family - Where I am going to skip the calendar because it is not correct anyway. But I will post the link to their website schedule: Schedule - Great American Family Saturday, December 17th at 8 pm "Aisle Be Home For Christmas", starring Jennifer Freeman and Garrett Watson Two exes reconnect when a snowstorm leaves them stranded in a superstore (without cell service or Wi-Fi) just before Christmas. This one looks like fun and will probably be first priority for me tomorrow night. While I am taking a road trip tomorrow despite the frigid cold weather we are supposed to be having, but I should be home by this time. Sunday, December 18th "A Brush With Christmas" starring Jillian Murray and Joseph Cannata Disheartened and struggling to find time for her art, Charlotte throws out her latest painting, only to discover that it has been anonymously submitted to the Christmas art festival. This will be the third Jillian Murray movie I've seen this Christmas. One on UPTV (Christmas at the Pines), one on Pureflix (An Unlikely Angel), and now this one on Great American. She's quickly becoming a favorite. On Hallmark, we have three new ones this weekend. Friday, December 16th "Holiday Heritage" starring Lyndie Greenwood and Brooks Darnell Ella returns to her hometown to mend fences with her fractured family. With help from her ex-boyfriend, she encourages her family to celebrate Christmas and Kwanzaa and heal their past wounds before it's too late. Saturday, December 17th "Twas The Night Before Christmas" starring Torre DeVitto and Zane Holtz A former actress takes charge of a town's annual Christmas Eve courtroom production, in which the true authorship of the famous poem "A Visit From St. Nick" is debated. Fun theme. Sunday, December 18th Hanukkah on the Rye starring Yael Grobglas and Jeremy Jordon A matchmaker connects two deli owners during Hanukkah, but their new romance gets put to the test when they realize they're competing against each other. Two more weekends for UpTV... Saturday, December 17th Sappy Holiday starring Ariella Cannon and Troy Blundell Stranded in a small town after her car breaks down, Joy meets the charming James, a local trying to save his family’s maple farm. Sunday, December 18th An Eclectic Christmas starring Hannah Galway and Jeremy Walmsley When a smalltown vintage store owner leaves instructions in her will for inventory to be distributed as Christmas gifts, her out-of-town niece seeks help from a handsome local in identifying recipients from the clues provided. Saturday, December 24th The Snowball Effect, starring Rival meteorologists tracking a massive snowstorm in the town of Mistletoe must work together to get home in time for Christmas. Sunday, December 25th Christmas in Wolf Creek starring When a runaway reindeer threatens the annual Christmas play, a struggling couple must work together to save Christmas for the town and each other. I admit, I have some catching up to do on UpTV. And finally, "It's a Wonderful Lifetime", on Lifetime Saturday, December 17th "The Holiday Dating Guide" starring Maria Menounos and Brent Bailey Abigale Slater makes her lifelong dream come true when she finishes her first book -- a guide to dating in the modern world. However, to satisfy her publisher, Abigale must prove her advice works by making a man fall for her within the next 12 days. Sunday, December 18th Wrapped Up in Love starring "Christmas Queen" Ashley meets her match in Ben, a handsome new guy in town, who loves Christmas just as much as she does. They join forces to make Christmas even more meaningful.
And this concludes the "Christmas Movie" fun page for the season. My focus will now turn to the Annual Holiday Page, which will arrive on the site tomorrow morning. And "The Chosen", which began Season 3 last Sunday and will continue to drop episodes on Sunday Night at 7 pm until the season is finished. |
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