Movie #3637 ........................."A Very Arctic Christmas" (Great American Family)

 Movie #3687 "A Very Arctic Christmas' 9GAF)  I like the lead so i watched it --- was disappointed to learn that nothing was shot in the "arctic" -- but in Canady -- oh well.  This one was edited a bit weirdly --- there was a mention of a party that they never went to, unless I fell asleep during it, which is a possibility -- but the script was a bit weak.  Anyway, I'd give it 3.8.  Once again GAF channel shows that it is a bit weaker than Hallmark in scripts, etc. even though, some of the actors go back and forth.  (this one too far fetched to me) 

"A VERY ARCTIC CHRISTMAS"     2026 1 hr and 20 mins

When a father-daughter Christmas cruise leaves them stranded in the Arctic, they must rely on a spirited wildlife conservationist to guide them home, turning a holiday mishap into an unforgettable adventure.

Director:  Robin Dunne

Writers:  Robin Dunne, Arcade Riley

Actors:  Jill Wagner, Cameron Mathison, Maya Skabar

Movie #3686 ........................."Much About Love" (Hallmark) (retitled Nothing but love

Movie #32686 "Much About Love"  or "Nothing But Love" (Hallmark)  I LOVED this one, but I just wish it was even a tad more about how they changed /modernized "Taming of the Shrew" because I have always seen it as troublesome in the way it is presented --- not one of my favorites.  Anyway, they had a few scenes they showed in this film, but I don't know the show well enough to know how much was changed.  I'm all for changes made to this particular one, because I am not a big fan of this play; however, the story within the story was intriguing as well.  It dealt with a director and an actor who once had a relationship, and they are still not over each other.... and how they deal with working together.  They did it very well, and of course, end up together in the future.  The leads were fun to watch - especially. when they try to get other people coupled off, because well, we all know how important couplets are to Shakespeare!  I'd give it a 5 and recommend it, esp. to theatre fans.

"MUCH ADO ABOUT LOVE"   Hallmark  2026     1 hr and 23 mins

A tv director returns to her theater roots for a Shakespeare festival and runs into an old flame , rekindling a merry war of wits in this modern retelling of "Taming of the Shrew" -- 

Director:  Shamim Sarif

Writers:  Ramona Bracket, Neal Dodson, William Shakespeare

Actors:  Ashley W

Williams, Niall Matter, Lindura

Movie #3685 ........................."Holiday Touchdown: A Bears' Love Story" " (Hallmark)

 Movie #3685 "Holiday Touchdown:  A Bears' Love Story" 9Hallmark)  Finally ,  Hallmark was dealing with my team here (I had watched the previous ones with Kelce and another one, but this was my Chicago team so I expected to see lots of Chicago stuff, but I didn't).  Anyway, I still really really enjoyed this one, and Dave watched it with me, so he pointed out the players and locational stuff I probably would have missed.  So it made the film much better.  And it was better written than the other two, and the two leads were lots of fun to watch.  It was centered on a woman  (the male leads grandmother ) who was getting an award for attending 500 games.  And the female lead was a writer , not usually of sports, so I could identify with her when she got the job of covering the story about the 500 games.  I'd give it a 5out of 5 and recommend not only Bears' fans to watch it --- but they would enjoy the many Bears' references in the film. PS -- Marsha mason is the grandmother -- and she's outstanding!

"HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN:  A BEARS LOVE STORY"  2026    1 hr, 23 mins   

A Chicago firefighter seeks media coverage for his grandmother's 500th Bears  game attendance .  When a reporter is assigned to the story, romance develops between.

Director:  Dustinn Rikert

Writers:  Christine Garver, Stephanie Jackson, Marcy Holland

Actors:  Lyndsy Fonseca, Robert Buckley, Marsha Mason

Movies #3684 ........................."Ted Lasso" - Season 4 (Apple)

Movie #3684 "Ted Lasso" - Season 4 (Apple)  -- hard to compare to the other seasons because this one goes in a totally different direction --- he is only an assistant, and this time it is to a Girls' team, so there are all kinds of different stories that show up about the various women he comes in contact with.  I thought there would be more on his wife and kid living with him in London, but that was pushed aside for other characters getting an arc in this season -- like Rebecca Welton with her boyfriend she met in Amsterdam, the woman bar owner, Juno and her relationship with Brett Goldstein, and then there's the comic (Tracey Ullman)  who buys all the stock (I didn't think she was a necessary part of the story at all - and not funny) , and finally the best creation --- the female coach who has so much to learn about working with others, and what better teachers to have  than Ted Lasso and Coach Beard (he had a side story too that was okay, but a tad slighted by all the other stuff going on). --- It is obvious to me that they have more in their wheelhouse  with these new characters for a couple more seasons....which is great!  I'd give this season a 4.5.

"TED LASSO" - SEASON 4   10 episodes           Apple        2026

Creators:  Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Bill Lawrence

Actors:  Jason Sudeikis, Hannah Waddington, Juno Temple, Brett Goldstein 

Movie #3683 ........................."Last Seen" (Apple)

 Movie #3683 "Last Seen" (Apple)  I found this to be an engrossing story from beginning to end.  And it didn't feel stretched out like a lot of these 8 episode type shows.  It deals with how a kidnapping greatly affects 2 families.  By the time I got to the ending, it didn't go the way I wanted it to go, but I totally understand why it went the way it did; it was much more realistic to its approach.  Usually shows on this subject deal with one side, but this is quite a complex script, and I respected that.  It also investigates the consequences (a topic we could use more thought about these days) and the question:  What happens when you do the right thing, but the right thing will just cause so many problems for others????  I'd give this a 4.5.  And ironically, the lead in this show was the comedy lead in "Colin from Accounts" --- I'm a new fan of his.

"LAST SEEN"    6 episodes, 50 minutes each --        2026     Apple

Police dispatcher Ian Ridley's daughter Maggie disappeared years ago.  He receives a call, believing it's her, and embarks on a relentless quest to find her and reunite his family, disregarding consequences.

Director:  Christian Schwochow

Writers: Ryan David Jahn (book), Kris Marisa (screenplay)

Actors:  Patrick Brammal, Brendan Cowell, Chloe Jean Lourdes

Movie #3682 ........................."Tommy & Tuppence" (Britt Box)

 Movie #3682 "Tommy & Tuppence"  (Britt Box) -- this is a 4 episode whodunnit, 2 murders followed and solved.  This is not premier Britt Box, because with that, we could get more to follow and solve. For now, we are fine with the two.  I enjoyed the chemistry between the two leads, but I was not enamored with the scripts --- I was constantly thinking,:Why didn't they do this?" in their investigating.  I'd give it a 4 and recommend it and would love to see what you thought about it.

"TOMMY & TUPPENCE"    2025 -- miniseries --- 4 episodes, about 50 minutes each

A modern take on Christie's Tommy and Tuppence, set in upscale London.  The duo tackles murders and mysteries while their playful chemistry and witty banter raise questions about their true feelings for each other.

Creator:  Phoebe Eclair Powell

Actors:  Antonia Thomas, Josh Dylan, Imelda Staunton

Movie #3681 ........................."Widow's Bay" (Apple)

Movie #3681 "Widow's Bay" (Apple"  Not for everybody --- borders on comedy horror --- I am not a horror fan at all, but I was able to get through this without nightmares, but by myself.  Dave didn't care for it at all.  Episode 4 was just bonkers and if you get through that and 5, you've got it made.  The premise gets clearer as the story unfolds, and once you know that, it makes it easier to understand and follow, and thus enjoy.  But really, this is not a true comedy, and I'm not sure why it is in that category (just like Bear was in previous years/)  In episode 7, the cop tells one of the residents who is in the middle of catching him up on all the weirdness in the town, ":I'm good --- I know enough:"  and he's ready to leave, and I laughed out loud at that because that was me -- after 7 episodes I was really good to go and had seen enough.  And I'm not sure i will need to see any more of this show.  But it was a wild ride for 11 episodes..It seems Hollywood really wants to sell Horror to us --- they've  been putting in really strong actors for years, and now trying to put comedy in it..... I still don't buy it!  4 out of 5, Rhys is a wonder in this and fun (a little) to watch!   PS - the secretary and the lighthouse keeper have the best moments toward the end of the season , in my opinion. 

"WIDOW'S BAY"    11 episodes, 40 minutes each    2026     Apple

A skeptical mayor leads the superstitious residents of a cursed New England island.

Creator:  Katie Dippold

Actors:  Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, Stephen Root