THE MISTLE-TONES IS ADORABLE. ONE OF THE BEST CHRISTMAS MOVIES on dvd

   In past few years I have seen over 500 "Christmas Related" movies, cartoons, and television specials.   There is a few films that I just love to watch over & over.  One of them is this film "The Mistle-Tones".   

  In later post I will say post my other raves but this film just wows me every-time I have watched it!   This film is very clever and has a specialness to it.

  This film is not the typical "Television Christmas Movie".  This is not about a person that is tormented that "Christmas is here" and hates it for one reason or another.  Its also not about someone looking for love.  It is a refreshing film about the joy "Christmas Brings" to Holly and wanting to join a local singing group.

In this film Tia Mowry plays Holly.  Holly is excited to audition for the Snow Belles, a Christmas-themed pop group founded by her late mother. However, lead Belles singer Marci denies Holly a chance to audition when she shows up late. Nevertheless, Holly takes to the stage and delivers a sensational audition and is upset when Marci passes her over in favor of Staci. Holly is depressed about being turned down, even after her sister suggests she start her own group. 


Soon, though, Holly begins to see merit in the idea and decides to ask the manager of the local mall if she can perform at the local Christmas Eve celebration. The manager decides to hold auditions and a competition as a publicity stunt and agrees to let Holly's group into the show. Holly however doesn't have one!   

To give more away is wrong.  I went into viewing this "Blind".  I had no idea what the plot was.  However without giving away the plot I will say "Since you know all the songs that they sing in this film you as a viewer become a cast member". 

.  YOU CAN BUY IT  from me Its $9  The best $9 you will ever spend.   Has art work and case

If you love Christmas then this movie is for you!     Even if it's Summer put this on.  Its just "Adorable" 

Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas A Great Family Film

In this film is a third in a series of films (I did not know this at the time of viewing) This time around Mandie is thrust into Miss Heathwood's School for Girls, she struggles to grasp the school's new rules. As Mandie tries to stay out of hot water with Miss Heathwood and discover what the headmistress seems to have against Christmas, she stumbles upon a mystery in the school's forbidden attic. Uncovering the truth may lead to unlocking the memories of a long-forgotten Christmas.

This film is not meant for the "Home Alone" crowd. It is slowly paced and the acting is "laughable at times". What does work is the fact the film does convey a message of "what seems right is wrong". It also shows that we are all here in the world to help one another and we can't do it alone! 

The target audience is women but men should give it a chance. However keep bratty boys away from the television. 

The IMDB score is low because women (The Target Audience) are not as active as men and boys.  That's too bad.  The score of this film will be much higher if women voted! 

Watch this film but realize its not perfect but "worth seeing". 

The Star of Bethlehem Dvd Blown Opportunity

Presenter Rick Larson walks you through Biblical and historical clues revealing the incredible significance of this celestial event as well as the vastness of God s creativity. Features: Produced by Stephen McEveety (Braveheart, The Passion of the Christ) Dramatic presentation on the significance of Bethlehem s Star and its connection to the life of Christ.

Now I believe Jesus was an actual person. The events surrounding his birth life and death are always controversial. 

Now this one presentation was poorly filmed and edited. Because this was a videotaped lecture most of the time the camera is just focused on Rick Larson. He has visual aids that that he refers to but the camera really doesn't cut to the visuals. One time the camera just cuts to "Nothing" and we just hear the man talking. 

I think whoever made this DVD was just out for a cash grab. The filmed it and just put on a DVD to sell without much effort in post production. 

The whole thing needs to be blocked and re-shot with multi cameras. This was poorly made. It is so bad you may fall asleep.

Now again the information is interesting but the presentation shown here was made for a live audience. So there is no impact on a home viewer. It would of been an easy fix in post production. They could have shown the "Visulas" more clearly and use the original voice track over the visual inserts. Or they could of provided us a link to download the visuals.  

If you own this film or involved with the "Making of It" I am not "critical of the message" just the way "You delivered it".  

The Christmas Card A Great Film

I am on a quest to watch every Christmas theme film ever made. I have seen over 500 in the past 2-3 years and this one is one the best. 

For a change of pace this film is not about a poor young widowed mother. (That seems the major plot lines for Hallmark Movies) Its about "Love" and taking chances. In this film a soldier on leave (John Newton) visits a small town and falls for the woman (Alice Evans) who wrote a well-wishing card to the troops. The whole town has in fact sent soldiers Christmas Cards that have been fighting in Iraq. When one soldier loses his friends in combat his commander suggest that he "take leave". The soldier has no family of his own but his commander tells him he needs to go back to the USA to remember what he is really fighting for.

This is a perfect movie. The film never drags. The leads are attractive. The location a beautiful co-star.  Most of all it has many characters that you love.  

Merry Christmas

THE SNOWMAN 1982

This nice little short film is one of awe and wonder.  The story is that on One winter's day, a boy builds a snowman who comes to life at the stroke of midnight. He and the boy play with appliances, toys and other bric-a-brac in the house, all while keeping quiet enough not to wake the boy's parents.

They have a journey of a lifetime.  This animated special is very special.  The animation is not "Typical".  Its like watching illustrations come to life.  

This is available on line to watch (You Tube) and it is a show worth seeking out.  

Loved this One!

"Star Wars The Last Jedi"? Makes me miss "Jar Jar Binks"

I saw this at the theaters and was bored.  I thought I would give it a try and I was even more bored the 2nd time around.  Sad all the goodwill the "The Force Awakens" gave fans was all thrown away by a less talented writer/director.  This was so bad that I have no desire to see any further "Star Wars" films! 

Watch "Fir Crazy". A Great Feel Good Movie

"Fir Crazy" is a Hallmark Christmas Movie that is great to watch any time of the year! 
 Sarah Lancaster stars and she makes her part look effortless!

In this film she plays Elise.  Elise  is a woman just  fired from her job & loses her boyfriend on the same day. At the same time it happens to be Christmas and this woman must work at her family "Christmas Lot". Now Elise detest this lot because she spent her childhood at this lot but she needs to be there this year because her dad broke his foot. 

Also this happens to be a new owner of the business next door and he "Hates the Christmas Lot" more than Elsie. What happens over the course of the film is "Christmas magic".

This one is for adults but is family safe. However the target auidence is women but men will like this one.

If you need to need a little "Christmas Cheer" this film is great to watch anytime of the year! 

If you want to buy it it is on Amazon under the title "Oh Christmas Tree" 

Above Average

Merry Christmas