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[PrincessShmoo]

Hey guys wanted to give a heads up about a Lifetime movie for those that are not looking for "spice" as its being described in their Christmas movies there is a disclaimer about this year's A Cowboy Christmas Romance that has just been released.

A Cowboy Christmas Romance is being advised that it will contain an adult scene. Lifetime saying "The network believes that there is an audience hungry for grown-up romance and is excited to add some smolder to their usual holiday content. The movie deviates from typical Lifetime Christmas movie clichés and focuses on real family dynamics and relationships rather than the usual festive elements."

I saw that, also. They can count me out on this one. '

I know I'm a throwback, but I watch movies to be entertained, not delve into "real life". I've got enough "smolder" in my life, I don't need to watch it.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

I’m not sure why it didn’t make the lists because it seems to be new

I just watched Christmas in Maple Hills which aired on GAF. Marcus Rosner was the recognizable lead. This was so much better than I was expecting, with 2 romances for the price of one, multiple intriguing plots, solid acting — just a fabulous movie overall!

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I’m not sure why it didn’t make the lists because it seems to be new

I just watched Christmas in Maple Hills which aired on GAF. Marcus Rosner was the recognizable lead. This was so much better than I was expecting, with 2 romances for the price of one, multiple intriguing plots, solid acting — just a fabulous movie overall!

You're correct - it's new. Release date 11/23 (on the internet). But it's not on the master list that GAF put out.

 

[Kennywood]

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[PrincessShmoo]

TIME FOR HER TO COME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

Like most sequel movies, not the best, but OK.

Speaking from my theatrical experience, one of the key things an actor needs is they have to believe in their character. This movie had a lot of actors who didn't really believe who they were portraying. Maybe chalk it up to some newer, less experienced actors, I don't know.

 

[Imzadi]

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Interesting. I'll have to check this out after the Christmas movies are over. It supposedly works with one's home library. For some libraries, it's free. For some other libraries, they pay for each movie we watch, from $0.99 - $2.99, even though it's free to us to watch the movie. Not sure I want to do that to my library. Our mayor just cut our library systems budget and they have to close certain days now. So, I don't want to take from their existing budget. There are other streaming services which have free Hallmark movies to watch.

 

[Imzadi]

I’m not sure why it didn’t make the lists because it seems to be new

I just watched Christmas in Maple Hills which aired on GAF. Marcus Rosner was the recognizable lead. This was so much better than I was expecting, with 2 romances for the price of one, multiple intriguing plots, solid acting — just a fabulous movie overall!

You're correct - it's new. Release date 11/23 (on the internet). But it's not on the master list that GAF put out.

I just watched the trailer below. This does NOT look like a typical GAF or Hallmark movie. It looks very complex! And well written, and yes, better than typical movies than either network puts out.

My guess is that and independent film company shot the movie and GAF was able to buy the rights to show the movie on their network. When you look at the credits at the end of the trailer, other than Marcus Rosner, pretty much every other person, from the director on down is unfamiliar as having done a Hallmark movie before.

This looks really good.

 

[Kennywood]

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[elgerber]

Watching Christmas Island, is this new or old? Working, so I missed some bits and pieces, but darnit if it hasn't made me sniffle a few times.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I found the Laughing All the Way movie on IMDb it must have just been added between yesterday and today

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30241039/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2

I saw an article talking about instant viewership for Great American Family is still low but their overall viewership has grown 150% year over year from 2022 to 2023. It seems that way based on the ratings for their movies as they are still skewing higher than in years past of the still new to the scene network. I believe the article was first discussing Candace Cameron Bure's film this year not doing as well in instant viewership.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Watching Christmas Island, is this new or old? Working, so I missed some bits and pieces, but darnit if it hasn't made me sniffle a few times.

It's new. Glad you're liking it (or well it seems like you are haha)

 

[Kennywood]

Rachel Skarsten has really turned into a very good actress. I really enjoyed her in "Royal Nanny".

 

[elgerber]

It's new. Glad you're liking it (or well it seems like you are haha)

LOL, yeah, they were good sniffles. Just caught me off guard, as these movies almost never do that.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

My guess is that and independent film company shot the movie and GAF was able to buy the rights to show the movie on their network.

I found this movie months ago on a random list of 2023 Christmas movies. It was a direct to video release with right now I can only see can be viewed digitally in two places (Fox Nation and Fubo neither one I have so I put it out of my mind but kept it on a list for future reference). You can buy or rent it on Amazon digitally as well.

Fox Nation had announced it as part of their line up airing it for Thanksgiving day but a source for Christmas movies and other made for tv movies blog that I'm following had an update on the 18th of November (which I missed this update) saying GFAM had surprise added it to their line up so they def. bought the rights and you're correct on that. I almost didn't catch it in time to set it to record! It's trending as a high rated movie so that's good.

 

[Imzadi]

I found the Laughing All the Way movie on IMDb it must have just been added between yesterday and today

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30241039/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2

It's starting at a rating of 6.2 and a review as bad as the ones given here. I suspect the rating will go down to 5.7-ish. Will be interesting to watch.

 

[Imzadi]

I found this movie months ago on a random list of 2023 Christmas movies. It was a direct to video release with right now I can only see can be viewed digitally in two places (Fox Nation and Fubo neither one I have so I put it out of my mind but kept it on a list for future reference). You can buy or rent it on Amazon digitally as well.

It's also on (regular) YouTube to rent or buy:
Christmas in Maple Hills on YouTube

Christmas in Maple Hills re-airs on Great American Family:
Sun 12/3 at 2pm ET
Tues 12/5 at 10am ET
Thurs 12/7 at 6pm ET
Sat 12/9 at 4pm ET

 

[Imzadi]

Lifetime:
Christmas at the Chalet
Sun 12/3 at 6pm ET
Starring: Teri Hatcher and William DeVry.
Description: When ex TV host and socialite Lex finds herself faced with the possibility of spending Christmas sharing a luxury chalet with her son, ex-husband, and his new girlfriend, she volunteers to work in the chalet to avoid things getting too close to home, while documenting her every move for a new wave of followers who are loving this new chapter of her life.

I watched Christmas at the Chalet and thought it was solid. Nice to see a different, yet positive plot line. Great acting, and overall a happy movie. This was a good presentation from Lifetime.

I watched Christmas at the Chalet. It starts off a bit light and fluffy. Teri Hatcher ends up being a temporary mousekeeper at the chalet. She's always impeccably dressed and not at all exhausted after working a full day. But, as the movie goes on, Teri's character gains more depth. In fact, it's the male lead's mother, (who is an interesting character,) is the one to really influence Teri to deepen, and in turn, Teri then influences the male lead. I would watch this movie again.

 

[Imzadi]

New Christmas movies premiering this weekend:

Saturday:
Hallmark Channel:
A Not So Royal Christmas at 8pm ET / 7pm CT
Re-airs: Sun 12/3 at 6pm ET
Wed 12/6 at 8pm ET
Sat 12/9 at 2pm ET
Starring: Brooke D'Orsay and Will Kemp.
Description: Tabloid journalist Charlotte attempts to land an interview with a reclusive Count. In response, the royal family has a groundskeeper pose as the Count since the real one fled years ago.

Lifetime:
Ladies of the 80s: A Divas Christmas at 8pm ET and 4 hours later
Re-airs: Sun 12/3 at 12:01am ET
Starring: Nicollette Sheridan, Donna Mills, Morgan Fairchild, Linda Gray and Loni Anderson.
Description: Five internationally-known, glamorous, 80s soap opera stars reunite to share the spotlight and shoot the final Christmas episode of their long-running soap opera. The Ladies play cupid to the young director and producer and romance blooms.

Great American Family (GAF):
Christmas on Windmill Way at 8pm ET / 7pm CT
Re-airs: Sun 12/3 at 6pm ET
Mon 12/4 at 2pm ET
Wed 12/6 at 2am ET
Wed 12/6 at 8pm ET
Thurs 12/7 at 12pm ET
Sat 12/9 at 10pm ET
Starring: Chad Michael Murray and Christa Taylor Brown.
Description: Mia learns her Oma, Ann, has difficult news to share. For a more secure financial future, Ann had to sell the land deed to their Windmill Way property that had been in their family for generations. Mia learns the overseeing Property Developer is her former boyfriend, Brady Schaltz, who also must let Mia and Ann know that a new deal has come into play. Initially thought to be safe, the Meijer family-owned heritage Dutch sawmill, renowned for the past 90 years for its fine millwork and beautiful wooden furniture, will be torn down to put up a luxurious resort.


Sunday:
Hallmark Channel:
Christmas with a Kiss at 8pm ET / 7pm CT
Re-airs: Thurs 12/7 at 6pm ET
Tues 12/12 at 10pm ET
Starring: Mishael Morgan, Ronnie Rowe Jr. and Jaime M Callica.
Description: This is a Mahogany movie. A woman returns home to help with her family’s Christmas Carnival and romance ignites. A photo journalist curates a surprise reunion.

Lifetime:
Mistletoe Match at 8pm ET and 4 hours later
Re-airs: Mon 12/4 at 12:01am ET
Fri 12/8 at 2pm ET
Starring: Elena Juatco and Ryan Bruce.
Description: With the holiday season in full swing, Olivia Hayes goes undercover to provide her readers with an in-depth and cynical look at the hugely successful annual Secret Santa for Singles event. There, she meets single dad and handsome widower Thomas who is just as skeptical about the program as she is. But with a once in a lifetime promotion on the line, will she risk losing it all for the romance she never saw coming?

Great American Family (GAF):
The Jingle Bell Jubilee at 8pm ET / 7pm CT
Re-airs: Tues 12/5 at 8pm ET
Wed 12/6 at 10pm ET
Fri 12/8 at 4am ET
Sat 12/9 at 6pm
Starring: Erin Agostino and Marshall Williams.
Description: A city manager recruits the help of a childhood friend in setting right his town’s Christmas Charity event, while she sets to work setting him up with her close friend.

UPtv:
Yuletide The Knot at 7pm ET
Re-airs: Sun 12/3 at 11pm ET
Sat 12/9 at 5pm ET
Starring: Mary Antonini and Peter Porte.
Description: When small town wedding planner Rachel is faced with planning her biggest Christmas wedding yet for an out-of-town influencer couple, she is thrown an unexpected surprise when the bride’s manager turns out to be Logan, her first love and high school sweetheart. He reminds her what it is to love, and through rediscovering the magic of Christmas, she rediscovers a part of her heart she closed off long ago.

 

[Imzadi]

Hallmark Channel:
A Heidelberg Holiday
Starring: Ginna Claire Mason and Frédéric Brossier.
Description: Heidi Heidelberg receives the dream opportunity to sell her beautiful, handmade glass ornaments at the prestigious Heidelberg Christmas Market in Germany. While there, she meets Lukas, a local artisan who helps her reconnect with her lost heritage.

A Heidelberg Holiday was a complete NO for me. A reviewer on the IMDb .com said even Gidget Goes To Rome was a better movie. And I thought, that's exactly what this movie is: Gidget Goes to Germany!

I found the female lead annoying. Like the annoying co-worker you keep trying to move your chair away from to get away from her, so that you don't get trapped into talking to her. The two leads didn't have any chemistry. They acted like brother & sister. The dialogue was very stilted. I already knew what was going to happen when she didn't pay for a reliable shipping company to send her most prized crafts overseas. Even the travel magazine type bits of telling us German customs and traditions couldn't save this movie for me.

 

[PollyannaMom]

"A Biltmore Christmas" will be shown tonight on the Hallmark Channel. 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

I saw this one and liked it a lot!

This movie is another in the series of "Time for _____ to Come Home for Christmas."

I haven't watched these before. Do you need to see them in a particular order?