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  • “The Christmas Note” Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Review

    By Ruth on December 2, 2015
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          First of all, while this film is predictable and even somewhat conventional, this does not mean that it is tedious nor unpleasant. On the contrary, it is superb in both acting and storytelling alike. I don’t often find myself crying during films, but this is one that caused me to well with emotion. The ending was so stirring that I couldn’t […]
  • “A Christmas Detour” Hallmark Movie Review

    By Ruth on November 29, 2015
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    Two NYC bound travelers find themselves inextricably linked when a snowstorm waylays their flight to an airport hotel in Buffalo. Eternal optimist and hopeless romantic, Paige Summers, desperately needs to find a way to the city to meet her fiance’s parents before her wedding – and it’s up to a guy she can’t stand, fellow passenger and total stranger Dylan […]
  • “Home and Family Holiday Special 2015” Review

    By Ruth on November 28, 2015
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    First of all, know that this is the first time I have ever done a review on a show like this. Typically, I review films, television shows, and oftentimes I get to see them early. Unfortunately, that is not the case here. I didn’t see this beforehand. I watched it in primetime with everyone else. And the idea struck me […]
  • “Crown For Christmas” Hallmark Movie Review

    By Ruth on November 27, 2015
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    [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRZf8-SoQ6I[/embedyt] Crown For Christmas Allie, a fired maid from a ritzy NYC hotel, takes a job as a governess to a young girl who is part of a powerful family in Europe. After reluctantly accepting, and upon arrival at the castle, learns the girl is Princess Theodora and that her father is Maximillion, the King of Winshire. Max informs […]
  • “12 Gifts of Christmas” Hallmark Movie Review

    By Ruth on November 26, 2015
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    [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLwh4vgAyy8[/embedyt] An aspiring artist is hired as a Christmas gift buyer for a high- powered business man with whom she falls in love. First of all, I would be remiss if I did not mention how much this film unexpectedly touched me. At the heart of the story is the comprehension and acceptance that redirection of goals and dreams […]
  • “Once Upon a Holiday” Hallmark Movie Review

    By Ruth on November 25, 2015
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    When an actual, honest-to-goodness royal princess runs off from her official obligations and duties for a couple of days to see how the other half lives, she winds up falling for a good Samaritan who is unaware of her real identity during the holiday season. Will her true love still feel the same way once he learns the truth? First […]
  • “Murder She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery” Hallmark Movie Review

    By Ruth on November 22, 2015
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    [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNp0kii6X-g[/embedyt] A young bakeshop owner’s holiday season takes a surprising turn when she finds a body at a local Christmas tree lot and winds up involved in a dangerous murder investigation. With colorful characters popping up as suspects, shady business practices uncovered at the tree lot and holiday romance in the air, the young baker-turned-sleuth must race against time […]
  • “Northpole Open For Christmas” Hallmark Movie Review

    By Ruth on November 21, 2015
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    [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGyuC0fsaO4[/embedyt] An ambitious businesswoman devoid of holiday spirit – and afraid of commitment – inherits her late aunt’s cherished old inn at Christmastime. When she decides to sell the inn, a handsome local handyman and a cheerful young elf intervene, helping her rediscover love and the magic of Christmas. Last year, I watched the original Northpole film, and I remember […]
  • “The Christmas Clause” Movie Review

    By Ruth on November 19, 2015
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    [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiWA_hCfiZk[/embedyt] A stressed out lawyer and mother of three gets her Yuletide wish when she wishes to see what her life would be like if she had chosen to pursue her career in Law rather than marrying and becoming a working mother. First of all, in keeping with my dedication to full disclosure, there was only one reason I […]
  • “Miracle Maker” Movie Review

    By Ruth on November 16, 2015
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    [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jHScnDB0kE[/embedyt] FILM SYNPOSIS: It all starts with one little seed of love.”The Miracle Maker is coming!” Everyone in the tiny hamlet is excited when they hear the news that the renowned man of wonders is coming to their village. But the humble traveler who appears isn’t what anyone expected. They were looking forward to someone magnificent who would change […]