Family Movie Truth be Told + Hallmark's The Shunning

So Many Movies ~ So Little Time!

Over the weekend, I watched Truth be Told, The Waltons Easter Story, Upstairs Downstairs, and the TV Land Awards.



Truth be Told

 I know, I know... the Hallmark Channel premiered a new movie and I didn't see it. It amazes me, too! I just typically never miss a Hallmark Channel movie premiere- however it was on at the same time as Truth be Told and since Truth be Told was only going to be on once, I chose it on Saturday night. I was glad I did, too because the storyline was - well, you can see my full movie review, here.



The Shunning


I just didn't have a chance to fit in The Shunning this weekend; however, I did record it - and do plan to watch it sometime, whenever I can get the chance. (if possible, among Easter preparations this week!)

However, until I see The Shunning, I have truly enjoyed reading all of your thoughts on it and if you would like to read others comments or include yours - please click here to do so!

By the way, I also mentioned that I watched the TV Land Awards Sunday night. During the 80's, my sister & I loved - The Facts of Life and The Cosby Show - so it was really nice to see the cast of both of these shows. Everyone still looked so great! Blair (Lisa Whelchel) was always our favorite - still is! It's so good to know she is a Christian and she uses her celebrity platform to speak to other women, and write books about her faith, motherhood, and homeschooling. (Click here for Books by Lisa Whelchel )

There was a late showing of Upstairs Downstairs after the TV land Awards went off late Sunday night. I don't know quite, yet, how to review this one as we are in part 2 of 3. This show was all over the place and most of the relationships seem odd or immorally driven. The storyline is all drama - drawn out, depressingly sad, as you sense a prolonging toward more doom. It's definitely not one for family viewing - kids would be quite bored anyway, as I must admit, I was, most of the time.

So, all in all - as Family Movies go... I'm glad over this weekend I watched Truth be Told, starring David James Elliott and Candace Cameron Bure. I have been a fan of Candace since her Full House days as DJ... and it's great to know, she, too, is a Christian. (She has a new book, titled: Reshaping It All: Motivation for Physical and Spiritual Fitness.)

You can see my Truth be Told - Movie Review here and if you saw it, please leave your comments, I would love to know what you thought.

Or, if you saw The Shunning, check out others responses, here, and please leave your comments, I would love to know what you thought of this movie, as well.


Have a blessed Easter Week!

Hallmark Channel Premieres "The Shunning" and Fox Family Movie Night Premieres "Truth be Told"

April 16, 2011-

Watch Hallmark Channel's New Original Movie 

"The Shunning"

See the The Shunning page for Pictures, Plot, and more!

Click here for the Movie Trailor!

April 16, 2011 - Saturday:

The Shunning ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 PM *NEW
The Shunning ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 PM *NEW

(Also, you can see a Movie Marathon of the Janette Oke 'Love Comes Softly' Book turned Movie Series before the Premiere of Beverly Lewis's The Shunning.)

Love Comes Softly ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 AM
Love's Enduring Promise ... Hallmark Channel ... 9 AM
Love's Long Journey ... Hallmark Channel ... 11 AM
Love's Unending Legacy ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 PM
Love's Unfolding Dream ... Hallmark Channel ... 3 PM
Love Takes Wing ... Hallmark Channel ... 5 PM
Love Finds a Home ... Hallmark Channel ... 7 PM

April 17, 2011 - Sunday:
Blessings on Palm Sunday

The Shunning ... Hallmark Channel ... 1 PM *NEW
Love Comes Softly ... Hallmark Channel ... 5 PM
The Shunning ... Hallmark Channel ... 8 PM *NEW

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Watch Fox Family Movie Night Movie

"Truth be Told"

See the Truth be Told page for Pictures, Plot, and more!
Click here for the Movie Trailor!

April 16, 2011 - Saturday:Truth be Told ... FOX ... 8 PM *NEW

God's blessings to you all on this Holy Weekend of Palm Sunday!

Truth be Told (Fox's Family Movie Night) - Movie Trailer

Movie Trailer Preview

for Truth be Told
Fox's Family Night Movie

(be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this page and pause or stop the Music Playlist before playing this video clip!) Truth be ToldSTARRING:Candace Cameron Bure & David James ElliottPremieres April 16th, 2011on FOX!
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Truth Be Told - on Fox Family Movie Night

MOVIE REVIEW

Truth Be Told

Network: Fox

*This is Walmart and Procter & Gamble's fifth "Family Movie Night" co-production.
The other films were: Secrets of the Mountain, The Jensen Project, A Walk in my Shoes, and Change of Plans. Click on Titles of Movies for my movie reviews of each.

Original Air Date: April 16, 2011

CAST:

Candace Cameron-Bure ... Annie Morgan
David James Elliott ... Mark Crane
Ronnie Cox ... Alexander Bishop
Belita Moreno ... Sophia bishop
Antonia DeNardo ... Lucy Bishop
Chris Brochu ... Kenny Crane
Deanna Douglas ... Eliza Bishop
Emma Gould ... Zoe Crane
Michael Sheets ... Jake Bishop
Kurt Warner ... (Cameo)
Danny Gokey ...

PLOT:

The plot focuses on marriage counselor, Annie Morgan, played by Cameron Bure, who believes honesty and love are the keys to successful long-term relationships.

Ironically, Annie has never been married and doesn't always follow her own advice.

When an opportunity arises to discuss hosting a talk show with media mogul Alexander Bishop, played by Ronnie Cox, Annie jumps at the chance.

Through a misunderstanding, she receives an invitation for she and her spouse to join Bishop at his New Mexico ranch. Fearful that being single will wreck her big chance, Annie conspires with Mark Crane, played by Elliott, an old college friend who is a retired professional football player and recent widower, to pose as a married couple with their teenage kids for the weekend.

A weekend filled with a series of comical misunderstandings leaves Annie emotionally involved with Mark and his two teenagers and battling with her own conscience.

Movie Review:

This is a fairly lighthearted family movie. It's kind of predictable along the way, but I don't always mind that... especially when I'm longing for certain things to happen and they do. It's a sweet romantic comedy that takes place for the most part of the story on a horse ranch where there are trails, horseback riding, 4 wheeling, etc...

Annie Morgan and Mark Crane were friends in College. She was his Math Tutor, while he was the Football player. Their paths led them in various directions until they meet again. It's all simple and yet complicated, when they decide they must spend the weekend pretending to be married to one another.

Along the way, they are both uncomfortable with the lie they are living and continually want to reveal the truth, however, along the way, they are also falling for one another - and this realization is very difficult for Mark's daughter, who misses her Mother, terribly.

Eventually, the Truth is Told... and Annie and Mark go their seperate directions. Will love eventually bring them back together? Or, will the Truth set them free...?

I think you'll enjoy this Happy Ending!

See or Skip:

See, Sweet Family Movie!
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Images from:
Fox Flash
Family Movie Night on Facebook - Official Cast Photos

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