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Starting a day early this week! Because today is Thanksgiving and the movie Premieres on some Networks are starting a day early. So, let's take a look at what we have in store for us this week. But first... let's talk about recommendations from last week. I only made it through five movies and for the most part, enjoyed them all. 1. "Three Wise Men and a Baby" was an adorable movie. Hallmark gave us a wonderful one with this fun little movie about three brothers who must care for a young baby left at a fire station with a note indicating that one might be the baby's father. While in the original movie, they were not brothers but friends and roommates, this movie still went out of its way to bring nostalgia to those of us who loved that 80's flick. Like me! Highly recommend. 2. The UpTV offering of "The Holiday Swap" was a fun little movie. A bit of a mystery to solve. A bit of romance. A surprising twist. Though, admittedly, I figured it out before the secret was revealed but still, great cast. Fun concept. Enjoyable movie, for sure. 3. Hallmark's "When I Think of Christmas", which I put ahead of the Sunday night GAC because of Niall Matter (I'm a longtime fan beginning with that wonderful show "Eureka" where he played that lovable bad boy Zane). The movie was a really good one though and might be one of my real favorites of the season, in which I was enlightened to the fact that favorite Niall is also quite a good singer. Maybe not as good at that "other" Niall, but still pretty darn good in his own right. 4. "Christmas Sweathearts", was a Great American Christmas I missed from the week before, but I caught it for the first time and this one I really liked a lot. As WM pointed out on the RAT page, it was a bit of a familiar theme found in that 90's flick "My Best Friend's Wedding". Without the cutthroat "let's break up the wedding so I can have the groom for myself" theme. 5. "Christmas In Pine Valley". Fun movie. Acting left a bit to be desired for me but I liked the storyline of the movie a lot. Now let's move on to this week's fun - Beginning with Great American Christmas! Here is the link to the Great American Family website for your viewing pleasure: Schedule - Great American Family No Thanksgiving Day premiere for Great American so we begin with: Friday, November 25th, 8 pm "Christmas at the Drive In", starring Danica McKellar and Neal Bledsoe "A property lawyer works to prove that her town’s Drive In Theater, a local institution, is not closed down at the holidays, finding romance with the very person who is trying to sell the property." Anything with Danica is sure to be a good one. Of course, most on this site would know her best as that brooding but beautiful teenage crush of young Kevin Arnold on the original "Wonder Years" TV show. One of those GREAT shows from years ago which ran from 1988 through 1993. Looking forward to this one. Saturday, November 26th "I'm Glad It's Christmas" starring Jessica Lowndes and Paul Greene and Gladys Knight "An aspiring singer is convinced to participate in a local production. Along the way, she finds hope and mentorship in her career. But will her professional success come at the cost of her chance at love?" Will the presence of Gladys Knight in a movie like this convince Windbag Mark it's worth a look? Doubtful. But I'm looking forward to it! Sunday, November 27th "A Christmas..... Present", starring Candace Cameron Bure and Marc Blucas. Real Estate Agent Maggie Larson and her family will be spending Christmas with her recently widowed brother, Paul, and his young daughter at their house. Maggie is determined to give her brother and niece the best Christmas possible and to lift their spirits when they most need it. Though Maggie’s plan is to aid her brother, his faith and parenting style ultimately helps her to understand issues within her own life and a need for closeness in her own family. This movie is Candace Cameron Bure's much anticipated debut on the Great American Christmas channel. I might spend all weekend on GA Christmas. All three of these movies look fantastic to me. But let's see what Hallmark as to offer. Next, It's "Countdown to Christmas" on Hallmark! A link to the Hallmark Website Schedule for your reading pleasure: Countdown to Christmas - Movies, Sweepstakes, Photos (hallmarkchannel.com) Thursday, November 24th 8 pm "My Southern Family Christmas starring When invited to cover a Pere Noel Christmas celebration in Louisiana, Campbell, a journalist meets her estranged father and his new family for the first time. Stars Jaicy Elliot, Ryan Rottman, with Moira Kelly, and Bruce Campbell. Double Features for the rest of the weekend on Hallmark! Friday, November 25th #Xmas, Movie 1 at 6 pm When interior designer, Jen, is selected for a social media competition for a design brand, she poses as an influencer with her best friend playing her husband and her nephew as her baby. Stars Clare Bowen and Brant Daugherty. A Royal Corgi Christmas - Movie 2, at 8 pm Sparks fly between a crown prince and a canine behavior expert as they work together to train a rambunctious dog before an annual holiday ball. Here you go, Windbag Mark. The Corgi movie that I heard about from YOU first. Saturday, November 26th "A Tale of Two Christmas's", Movie 1 at 6 pm Before Christmas, Emma's story splits into two possibilities. In one she goes home to reconnect with an old friend, in the other she explores a new crush in the city. Starring Katherine Barrell, Chandler Massey, Evan Roderick. "Haul Out The Holly", Movie 2 at 8 pm. When Emily unexpectedly spends the holidays alone at her parents' house, their HOA insists that she participate in its many Christmas festivities. Lacey Chabert, Wes Brown, Stephen Tobolowsky, Melissa Peterman, Ellen Travolta. Lacey Chabert has become the most recognizable face of Hallmark these days. But I know her first as the accomplice to that evil headmistress of a fancy pre-school in the movie Daddy Day Care. Anyone remember that movie? Such a fun one. Sunday, November 27th A Christmas Cookie Catastrophie, Movie 1 at 6 pm Annie faces her first obstacle as CEO of Cooper's Cookies when grandma's secret recipe is stolen. While investigating the theft, she works with local baker Sam to recreate the beloved recipe. Stars Rachel Boston, Victor Webster. "A Holiday Spectacular", Movie 2 at 8 pm. Maggie heads to NYC in 1958 to dance with the Rockettes. Ginna Claire Mason, Derek Klena, Ann-Margret. A period piece... with Ann Margret! Might be fun! Next, "The Most Uplifting Christmas Ever" on UpTV ![]() Gilmore the Merrier is still underway so no new movies on UpTV this weekend. But plenty of Gilmore Girls if a person just can't get enough of those Gilmores! But, never fear. They will get back to Christmas Movies once Thanksgiving weekend is over! And finally, "It's a Wonderful Lifetime", on Lifetime Thursday, November 24th at 8 pm "Baking All The Way", starring Cory Lee and Yannick Bisson An accomplished pastry chef finds herself at odds with the owner of a bakery as she tries to finish her Christmas cookbook. Friday, November 25th "Steppin' Into the Holiday" starring Mario Lopez and Jana Kramer Sparks fly between a former Broadway star and the owner of a dance studio as they work together to revive a traditional Christmas Eve show. Saturday, November 26th "The Twelve Days of Christmas Eve" starring Kelsey Grammar and Spencer Grammar Brian Conway is a successful businessman whose relationships with those around him have really suffered. While this Christmas season has been the most successful for his business, he’s divorced, his relationship with his daughter Michelle is strained and he doesn’t have a meaningful connection with his only granddaughter. After Brian gets into a car accident on Christmas Eve, Santa gives him twelve chances to re-do the day and repair the relationships in his life to find the true meaning of Christmas. For Brian, these twelve days are a journey of self-realization about life, love and happiness as he attempts to right the wrongs of his life in pursuit of the Christmas spirit. Starring Kelsey Grammer and Spencer Grammer (2022). Ooh.. Groundhog Day only on Christmas EVE. Sunday, November 27th "A Christmas Spark" starring Jane Seymore and Joe Lando Recently widowed Molly has lost her zest for life and given up on ever finding love again. But when she decides to visit her daughter for Christmas she has no idea what holiday magic is in store for her. A former drama teacher, Molly reluctantly takes on the job of directing the town’s Christmas pageant and soon finds herself falling for her leading man, Hank, the town’s most eligible bachelor. As Molly and the irrepressible Hank fall in love, she rediscovers her inner free spirit and finds a new lease on life. And when the star of the pageant loses her voice moments before the show, it will be up to Molly to step into the spotlight and shine brightly for the first time in her life. Starring Jane Seymour, Toni Braxton, and Joe Lando (2022). Fans of Dr. Quinn will enjoy this; the reunion of Jane Seymore and Joe Lando. All of these Lifetime offerings look pretty great too! What I'm seeing are lots of great options all weekend long. Hope to see you all in the chat!
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