Showing posts with label Hallmark. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hallmark. Show all posts

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Weekend Films: Captain America: Brave New World and Sisterhood, Inc.

I didn't get to see Captain America: Brave New World when it was released last week, so I'm going to see it today. From the comic books to the movies and the show, I've been a big Sam Wilson fan which is why I'm so happy that he got be Captain America on screen. I can't wait to see this movie, it has Captain America trying to save the day to stop a huge global problem. So far, I have managed to avoid spoilers. Another movie I'm going to watch later today is the Hallmark movie Sisterhood, Inc.. It follows as a big sister who is trying to makeover her younger sister's life. And while doing that, she unexpectedly finds love.

I can't wait to watch both movies, they just seem so fun and interesting.


Captain America: Brave New World


Starring: Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirez, Carl Lumbly, Giancarlo Esposito, Xosha Roquemore, Tim Blake Nelson, Shira Haas and more

Director: Julius Onah

Writers: Screenplay by Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, Julius Onah and Peter Glanz. Story by Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman and Dalan Musson

Based On: Marvel Comics characters created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby

Description:

Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, finds himself in the middle of an international incident and must discover the motive behind a nefarious global plan.



Thursday, February 6, 2025

What's On Tonight (Thursday 2/6): Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, Reality Bites: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, Ghosts, Matlock and Elsbeth

With the state of this country and the world, we need to take time to find moments of joy even if it's watching TV. So, I was wondering what are you watching tonight? I'm trying to figure out whether to watch or tape the new Hannah Swensen movie or watch Georgie & Mandy, Ghosts and Matlock. Which every option I go with, afterwards I'll watch Elsbeth.


8:00 PM EST

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage season 1 episode 9: A Tire Convention and the Moral High Ground                 8:00 PM EST                             CBS


Description:

Georgie discovers the truth behind Jim's annual tire convention trip; Mandy begins to have doubts about her marriage to Georgie.



Friday, August 2, 2024

Weekend Film: Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery

Alright, mystery movie fans, there's a new movie Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery premiering tonight on the Hallmark Mystery Channel. This movie, which is based on the Jazz Ramsey book series by Kylie Logan, looks really interesting with Jazz and her dog Zeus finding themselves trying to solve a murder. I've never heard of this book series but I'm thinking of giving it a read. But until then I will be watching this movie tonight.

Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery                                                 9:00 PM EST                                        Hallmark Mystery Channel


Starring: Rachel Skarsten, Corey Sevier, Zarrin Darnell-Martin, Sergio Di Zio, Fuad Ahmed, Lara Arabian, Kip Brown and more

Director: Marco Deufemia

Writer: Neale Kimmel

Based On: The Jazz Ramsey book series by Kylie Logan

Description:

When Jazz Ramsey and her crime detection dog Zeus stumble upon an old crime scene, the K9 trainer, her star pup, and ex-boyfriend/lead detective Nick Kolesov are thrown into the investigation.

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Entertainment News #42: Hallmark, Interview with the Vampire and Percy Jackson


Here are a few evening news bits:

- The Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel will get a new name. It will be changed simply to Hallmark Mystery. The new change will debut Friday, March 6th. The popular mystery movie The Cases of Mystery Lane starring Aimee Garcia and Paul Campbell will be getting a sequel titled Death is Listening. I really enjoyed the first movie and I can't wait to see this upcoming sequel.

- The second season of an Interview with the Vampire will premiere on Sunday, May 12 on AMC. This show has been on my watch list, maybe I'll start watching it this weekend. I also want to read the book of the same name that was written by the now late Anne Rice.



- Disney Plus has renewed Percy Jackson and the Olympians for a second season. That's good because although I'm enjoying the show (I still have to watch the last two episodes), the show had pacing issues. Some scenes were moving a just a little too slow which is something that could be easily fixed in the next season. And also maybe have Percy have little more energy and personality, he appears rather dull and boring at times. Regardless, I'm happy the show was renewed.

Sunday, April 30, 2023

Weekend Film: Spring Breakthrough

There's a new movie on tonight, Spring Breakthrough and it stars Keesha Sharp. I find it funny that her character's name in the movie is Monica because she played another Monica on the TV show Girlfriends.

This movie seems interesting. It's about a character that's a little uptight and could definitely use a vacation. And she ends up meeting someone who she probably would have never allowed herself to meet if she hadn't taken that vacation. So yeah, I want to see this and see how her life changes by taking the time to relax and enjoy the moment.


Spring Breakthrough                                                 7:00 PM EST                                        Hallmark Movies & Mystery Channel


Starring: Keesha Sharp, Demetrius Grosse, Rhyon Nicole Brown, Akono Dixon, Charlie Q. Smith, Topher Fredd, Shane Willis, Pearl Star Ash and more

Director: Mykelti Williamson

Writer: Samantha Herman

Description:

Single mother Monica receives the surprise of a lifetime when her daughter announces her engagement to Shawn. En route to the engagement celebration, Monica meets Shawn's godfather, and an unexpected flirtation ignites.

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Weekend Film: Hearts in the Game

I don't know why I always seem to forget that Erin Cahill was the Pink Power Ranger from Power Rangers Time Force. However, that's a topic for a different post, this is Weekend Films and she's co-starring with Marco Grazzini in a new baseball theme romantic comedy, Hearts in the Game.

I'm sure Hazel will be professional but it has to be difficult at least initially trying to work with her ex-boyfriend Diego and try to get his career back on track. And I'm sure they will reconnect which makes me think that their high school break up was probably due to some sort of misunderstanding. Regardless, it will be interesting to see how they end up back together because we all know it's going to happen. I just love watching these Hallmark movies.


Hearts in the Game                                                 8:00 PM EST                                        Hallmark Channel


Starring: Erin Cahill, Marco Grazzini, Sarah Smyth, Todd Thomson, Jason Fernandes and more

Director: Stacey N. Harding

Writer: Shelby Bartelstein

Description:

Top New York City publicist Hazel Miller is tasked with spinning the image of MLB pitcher Diego Vasquez, who froze during Game 7 of the World Series. He also happens to be the guy who broke her heart in high school. The job soon becomes her biggest challenge, both professionally and personally.

Saturday, April 22, 2023

Weekend Films: A Pinch of Portugal and Evil Dead Rise

Happy Saturday and Earth Day!

Why does it feel like this week just zipped by? Well, it's the weekend, what movies are you going to watch? There's two that I want to see: A Pinch of Portugal and Evil Dead Rise.

The first movie, A Pinch of Portugal is a romantic comedy set around food, cooking, love and romance and a great location. It looks like Anna is going to get a lot of support and possibly a little romance when she has to take over a cooking show. This looks really cute and romantic movie. The second one Evil Dead Rise is the latest horror installment in the Evil Dead series. An estranged relationship between sisters takes center stage but it looks like their reunion will be short-lived (no pun intended) if they can't survive all the ghastly horrors that are attacking them.

These seem like good picks, what movies are you going to watch?


A Pinch of Portugal                                                 8:00 PM EST                                        Hallmark Channel


Starring: Heather Hemmens, Luke Mitchell, Martina Laird, Johnna Dias-Watson, Amy Louise Pemberton, Duarte Gomes, Eric Geynes and more

Director: Clare Niederpruem

Writer: Nicole Baxter

Description:

When a celebrity chef walks off his show, prep cook Anna must step into the spotlight and make the show her own, with the help of her Aussie cameraman and Portuguese location scout.



Saturday, April 15, 2023

Weekend Films: Renfield, The Pope's Exorcist and The Wedding Cottage

It's Saturday and that means new movies. What movies are you watching this weekend? I haven't posted a Weekend Films in a while because there hasn't been a lot new movies released that have interested me. Well, I'm glad to say there are three new movies that I'm interested in seeing: Renfield, The Pope's Exorcist and The Wedding Cottage.

The first movie, Renfield is a horror comedy that centers on the titular character who seems very much tired of working for Dracula. Who can blame him and despite the power perks of working for Dracula, it doesn't seem like a good job at all. The second, The Pope's Exorcist is a horror movie. Although nothing will ever beat The Exorcist which was released in 1973, this does seem like an interesting movie with the Pope uncovering a secret that's linked to a possession. The last movie is The Wedding Cottage is a romantic comedy that centers on a wedding planner that's trying to get the perfect location for her clients but has the deal with the owner who has no desire to re-open it. This seems like a cute movie and I think this is the first time that Erin Krakow and Brendan Penny starred in a movie together.

So, what movies are you watching today?


Renfield


Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage, Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Brandon Scott Jones, Adrian Martinez, Camille Chen, Bess Rous, Jenna Kanell, Danya LaBelle, Rhonda Johnson Dents, James Moses Black and more

Director: Chris McKay

Writers: Ryan Ridley and Robert Kirkman

Description:

Evil doesn’t span eternity without a little help.

In this modern monster tale of Dracula’s loyal servant, Renfield, the tortured aide to history’s most narcissistic boss, Dracula. Renfield is forced to procure his master’s prey and do his every bidding, no matter how debased. But now, after centuries of servitude, Renfield is ready to see if there’s a life outside the shadow of The Prince of Darkness. If only he can figure out how to end his codependency.



Saturday, February 18, 2023

Weekend Films: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Welcome to Valentine

Happy Saturday! What are your weekend movie plans? There are two new movies I want to see: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Welcome to Valentine. Although the trailer for the Ant-Man movie still feels like a Star Wars movie, I really am interested in seeing it. As for the second movie Welcome to Valentine, it's a romantic comedy set around a road trip.

It's so cold today, I'll have to make sure I bundle up before I go out to the movies but I'm seeing Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania today I already have my ticket. And this evening I'll be warm and cozy wrapped up in a blanket watching Welcome to Valentine. So, what movies are you watching today?


Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania


Starring: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, Michelle Pfeiffer, Jonathan Majors, Kathryn Newton, Bill Murray, Katy M. O'Brian, William Jackson Harper, James Cutler, David Dastmalchian, Randall Park and more

Director: Peyton Reed

Writer: Jeff Loveness

Based On: characters created by Jack Kirby for Marvel Comics

Description:

Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne, along with Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne, explore the Quantum Realm, where they interact with strange creatures and embark on an adventure that goes beyond the limits of what they thought was possible.



Saturday, February 4, 2023

Weekend Films: Knock at the Cabin, Sweeter Than Chocolate and The Amazing Maurice

Happy Saturday!

February is the month of Black History, Love, Cold Weather and of course new movies. What movies are you watching this weekend? There are three that I'm interested in seeing: Knock at the Cabin, Sweeter Than Chocolate and The Amazing Maurice.

The first movie, Knock on the Cabin seems terrifying because you don't know if the people who showed up at your cabin are telling the truth or not about preventing the apocalypse. And if they are, would you be able to sacrifice one of your family members to save the world? Or do you let the world end?

As for the second movie, Sweeter Than Chocolate, it's a romantic comedy centering around chocolates that bring true love. Whether that's true or not, a reporter finds interest in the story and the chocolatier. The last movie, The Amazing Maurice is an animated movie that seems like a fun take on the old pied piper tale. It's centered around a talking cat, his rat friends and his piper friend who have been pulling off cons when they stumble upon something sinister.

All three movies seems very interesting: apocalyptic horror, chocolate and romance and a fairy tale. What movies are you watching this weekend?


Knock at the Cabin


Starring: Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Nikki Amuka-Bird, Rupert Grint, Abby Quinn, Kristen Cui, McKenna Kerrigan, Ian Merrill Peakes, Denise Nakano and more

Director: M. Night Shyamalan

Writers: M. Night Shyamalan, Steve Desmond and Michael Sherman

Based On: the book The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul G. Tremblay

Description:

While vacationing, a girl and her parents are taken hostage by armed strangers who demand that the family make a choice to avert the apocalypse.



Saturday, January 7, 2023

Weekend Films: M3GAN, The Pale Blue Eye and The Wedding Veil: Expectations

It's been awhile since I've posted a Weekend Film. There are three movies that I'm interested in seeing: M3GAN, The Pale Blue Eye and The Wedding Veil: Expectations.

M3GAN is a sci-fi horror movie with an advanced robot that seems to take being a friend and protector too far. The Pale Blue Eye is a horror mystery movie that centers around murders at a military school. And last is The Wedding Veil: Expectations, it's the fourth film in the romantic comedy movie series and this time it seems a new addition may be added to Avery and Peter's family.

These seem like interesting movies and I really want to see them. I'm not sure I can go to the theatre today to see M3GAN but I'm definitely going to watch the other two since they're on Netflix and Hallmark. What movies are you watching this weekend?


M3GAN


Starring: Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Amie Donald, Jenna Davis, Jen Van Epps, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Jack Cassidy, Ronny Chieng, Lori Dungey, Stephane Garneau-Monten and more

Director: Gerard Johnstone

Writers: Akela Cooper and James Wan

Description:

A robotics engineer at a toy company builds a life-like doll that begins to take on a life of its own.



Saturday, October 8, 2022

Weekend Films: Ask Me to Dance, Pumpkin Everything and The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry

Happy Weekend! What's everyone's movie plans? There are a lot of movies out this weekend but not a lot that I want to see. Here are the three that I'm interested in: Ask Me to Dance, Pumpkin Everything and The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry. They're all in the romance genre.

Ask Me to Dance is a dance movie (hence the title) which is a genre of movies I love (one of these days I'm going to post a picture of my dance movie collection), it seems like a fun romantic comedy of two people trying to find love along with their love of dancing. Pumpkin Everything centers on a writer who went back to her small town to look after her grandfather which I believe during pumpkin season and also finds love. The last movie is The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry, when I read the book (or tried, it was a Did Not Finish) I couldn't connect with the story and found what I read to be boring. However, the trailer for the movie which seems really interesting makes me want to give the book a second read.

Well, these are the movies that I want to watch, what movies are you interested in seeing?


Ask Me to Dance


Starring: Briana Evigan, Tom Malloy, Kurt Angle, Mario Cantone, Joyce DeWitt, Collin Arend, Julianne Arrieta, Tyler Aser, Shanna Bess, Jason John Beebe, Shauna Cheatham and more

Director: Tom Malloy

Writer: Tom Malloy

Description:

Jack is an I/T programmer, a great guy, unlucky in love. Jill is a graphic designer, a great gal, and just as unlucky. They have no idea they are destined to be together. On a starry night, Jack and Jill separately meet a fortune teller who tells them they will meet the love of their life before midnight at the end of the year, which happens to be only five days away. The countdown begins, and both Jack and Jill go on a series of horrible and hilarious dates, each worse than the last. Each time, they barely miss meeting each other. New Year’s Eve is getting closer. Will the fortune teller’s prophecy come true? Will they meet and fall in love?



Saturday, October 1, 2022

Weekend Films: Bros, Devil's Workshop, Girlfriendship, Hocus Pocus 2, Smile, Spirit Halloween and The Good House

It's the Weekend! I so need these two days to relax and watch a few movies.

And for this Weekend Films there are seven movies that seem really interesting: Bros, Devil's Workshop, Girlfriendship, Hocus Pocus 2, Smile, Spirit Halloween and The Good House.

You can tell it's spooky season because four out of the seven movies are horror/supernatural: Devil's Workshop, Hocus Pocus 2, Smile and Spirit Halloween. The other three movies are in the romance genre: Bros, Girlfriendship and The Good House.

So, what movies are you watching this weekend?


Bros


Starring: Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane, Guy Branum, Monica Raymund, Guillermo Diaz, Miss Lawrence, TS Madison, Dot-Marie Jones, Jim Rash, Eve Lindley, Jai Rodriguez, Amanda Bearse, Debra Messing, Peter Kim, Justin Covington and more

Director: Nicholas Stoller

Writers: Billy Eichner and Nicholas Stoller

Description:

Bobby is a neurotic podcast host who's happy to go on Tinder dates and content not to have a serious relationship. That all changes when he meets Aaron, an equally detached lawyer who likes to play the field.



Saturday, September 24, 2022

Weekend Films: Fly Away With Me and Lou

Happy Saturday!

What movies are you planning on seeing this weekend? Or since I'm posting this a little late, what movies have you already seen? I have two you might want to check out: Fly Away With Me and Lou. The first movie, Fly Away With Me is a romantic comedy following two neighbors who have pets in a "no pets" apartment building. The second movie is Lou, it's a action drama the centers around a little girl being abducted and her mom getting help in rescuing her from her very mysterious neighbor.

It's a rainy chilly day for me, so I'm not so sure I feel like venturing out which why I'm happy there are two new movies I can watch from home. What movies are you going to watch?


Fly Away With Me                                                 8:00 PM EST                                        Hallmark Channel


Starring: Natalie Hall, Peter Mooney, Melinda Michael, Kathryn Kohut, Joseph Kathrein, Paul Constable, Gabriel Hudson, Karrie Kwong and more

Director: Marita Grabiak

Writer: Barbara Kymlicka

Description:

When Angie moves into her "no pets allowed" building, a parrot arrives unexpectedly. New neighbor Ted and the dog he's secretly sitting try to help her find the bird's owner without being caught.



Sunday, September 18, 2022

Weekend Film: The Secrets of Bella Vista

So far, I've really been enjoying all these new Hallmark movies and tonight's movie The Secrets of Bella Vista looks like another interesting one. With Tess not only finding out she has inherited an apple orchard but also finding out she has a sister too. Looks like there is a little mystery with Tess (and maybe her sister) looking for a treasure possibly in hopes of saving the orchard. I can't wait to see this.


The Secrets of Bella Vista                                                 9:00 PM EST                                        Hallmark Movies & Mysteries


Starring: Rachelle Lefevre, Niall Matter, Helena Marie and more

Director: Heather Hawthorn Doyle

Based On: the book The Apple Orchard by Susan Wiggs

Description:

When Tess inherits an apple orchard along with a half-sister she never met, she unravels the mystery of the family who abandoned her, ultimately finding a new understanding of herself.

Saturday, September 17, 2022

Weekend Films: Confess, Fletch; See How They Run, The Woman King and Wedding of a Lifetime

Happy Saturday!

I love the weekend, it's when you can relax and maybe watch a few movies. Okay movie fans, what movies are you watching this weekend? I found four that seem interesting: Confess, Fletch; See How They Run, The Woman King and Wedding of a Lifetime.

Last weekend, there were two horror movies about rental homes (Barbarian and Margaux) and this weekend there are two comedy mysteries, Confess, Fletch and See How They Run. I love when there are similar genre of movies. The last two movies are The Woman King, an historical fiction action drama and Wedding of a Lifetime, a romantic comedy.

So, what movies are you watching this weekend?


Confess, Fletch


Starring: Jon Hamm, Marcia Gay Harden, Kyle MacLachlan, Lorenza Izzo, John Slattery, Roy Wood Jr., Ayden Mayeri, Robert Picardo, Annie Mumolo, Eugene Mirman and more

Director: Greg Mottola

Writers: Greg Mottola and Zev Borow

Based On: the book Confess, Fletch by Gregory McDonald

Description:

After becoming the prime suspect in multiple murders, Fletch strives to prove his innocence while simultaneously searching for his fiancé's stolen art collection.



Sunday, September 11, 2022

Weekend Film: To Her, with Love

I have been unplugged for most of the day but I didn't want to forget to post tonight's new movie, To Her, with Love. It seems like an interesting movie, it's a romantic drama that follows two teachers trying to not only inspire their students but trying to save the school's art department.

I like that this is a take on the classic 1960s movie, To Sir, with Love which starred legendary actor Sydney Poitier. Art, romance and inspiration, I'm looking forward to watching this. Who else is going to watch To Her, with Love?


To Her, with Love                                                 9:00 PM EST                                        Hallmark Movies & Mysteries


Starring: Skye P. Marshall, Tobias Truvillion, Aubriana Davis, Stephan Corry, Lunden De'Leon, Enya Flack, Jaqueline Fleming, Maria Howell, Shanice Wilson and more

Director: Stan Foster

Writer: Tyler Straessle

Based On: the movie To Sir, with Love

Description:

Teachers Kayla and Jordan are trying to save their school's art department and a romance starts to grow between them.

Saturday, September 10, 2022

Weekend Films: Barbarian, Margaux and Marry Go Round

It's the weekend! How are you planning on enjoying it? If it includes watching movies well, I have three you might want to check out: Barbarian, Margaux and Marry Go Round. Surprisingly, two are horror/thrillers set in rental houses or Airbnb: Barbarian and Margaux. The third is a romance that follows exes who thought they were divorced.

So what movies are you going to watch this weekend? Let me know.


Barbarian


Starring: Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, Justin Long, Matthew Patrick Davis, Richard Brake, Kurt Braunohler, Jaymes Butler, Sophie Sörensen, Rachel Fowler, J.R. Esposito, Kate Nichols, Kate Bosworth and more

Director: Zach Cregger

Writer: Zach Cregger

Description:

A woman staying at an Airbnb discovers that the house she has rented is not what it seems.



Sunday, September 4, 2022

Weekend Film: Love's Portrait

Okay, Love's Portrait seems interesting because is the painting of Lily or someone who looks like her? I guess that's why she's going to Ireland to see if she can find the artist and perhaps question them because that rather weird but also interesting. So, who's going to watch tonight's new movie?


Love's Portrait                                                 9:00 PM EST                                        Hallmark Movies & Mysteries


Starring: Aubrey Reynolds, Richard McWilliams, Kathryn McKiernan, Tamari Dunbar, Jessi Melton, Siobhan Shanahan, Jazmine Shaw, David Knoell and more

Director: John Lyde

Writers: John Lyde and Brittany Wiscombe

Description:

Museum curator, Lily, finds a painting that's identical to her and searches for the artist in Ireland. There, William, a charming man joins her on her quest and helps her rediscover love.

Saturday, September 3, 2022

Weekend Film: Honk for Jesus and Marry Me in Yosemite

Happy Weekend!

It may be the start of the holiday weekend but there are still new movies. However, if you've had a long week and don't feel like going out to the movies there are two you can watch from home: Honk for Jesus and Marry Me in Yosemite.

The first Honk for Jesus is a comedy set in the religious world and it looks absolutely fun and ridiculous as a Paster and First Lady getting caught in scandal try to start over. Now the second movie Marry Me in Yosemite is a romance following a photojournalist and a tour guide set in the wilderness of Yosemite National Park.

What movies are you going to watch?


Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul (Peacock)


Starring: Regina Hall, Sterling K. Brown, Nicole Beharie, Conphidance, Austin Crute, Devere Rogers, Robert Yatta, Greta Glenn, Andrea Laing and more

Director: Adamma Ebo

Writer: Adamma Ebo

Description:

In the aftermath of a huge scandal, Trinitie Childs, the first lady of a prominent Southern Baptist Mega Church, attempts to help her pastor-husband, Lee-Curtis Childs, rebuild their congregation.