Christmas at the Cabin

 

“Christmas at the Cabin” is the ultimate feel-good family Christmas movie of the season! Starring Todd Terry, Marianne Haaland, Corey Cannon, Sharon Oliphant, and Stacey Sheffield, “Christmas at the Cabin” delivers a touch of chaos and laughter, plenty of heart, and one truly unforgettable Christmas. Beautiful scenery blends with original music and beloved holiday classics, making this a perfect film for the entire family. Directed by Tori Hunter. Make your plans to watch this Christmas and visit christmasatthecabinmovie.com to learn more.

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MY REVIEW:

Christmas at the Cabin is a fun movie to watch! Michelle (Marianne Haaland), a very focused individual person who loves a good plan...and expects things to go by her plan, needs to recover from a stressful situation at work. Her PLAN is a relaxing visit to their winter cabin with husband Josh (Corey Cannon) and sister Poppy (Sharon Oliphant). The car sliding into a snowbank gave this vacation a bumpy start, but next is the shocking discovery of Josh's old college roommate Gus (Stacey Sheffield) staying at the cabin, uninvited. Michelle is not pleased. 

Tensions rise as Michelle struggles with clumsy accidents, nothing going as planned and her continued clashes with Gus. When everyone appears to be against her, she goes rushing outside in a snowstorm, soon getting lost and trapped. Her rescuer, Luke (Todd Terry), shares soup and wisdom with Michelle to help her realize that she doesn't have to control everything. As a person who fights my own control-freak tendencies, I loved this part of the film. Luke leads her back to the cabin and to a joy-filled reunion and fresh start for everyone. If you enjoy a film that has fun, friends, family, and faith, you will love "Christmas at the Cabin." The characters and the actors who portrayed them were all fabulous, plus beautiful scenery and original music add to the pure enjoyment.

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I Heard the Bells

I Heard the Bells tells the story of one of our most beloved Christmas carols and its author. Known as America's Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life...until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen, silenced by grief. But it's the sound of Christmas morning that reignites the poet's lost voice as he discovers the resounding hope of rekindled faith.

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MY REVIEW: My expectations were high and my hopes were met! I didn't realize until I was an adult that Longfellow was the author of one of my favorite nursery rhymes, but I do remember reading I Heard the Bells when I was 12 and falling in love with it. "I Heard the Bells" has also become one of my favorite Christmas songs. I have never been a fan of poetry, but Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is an exception.

On to the movie... "I Heard the Bells," directed by Joshua Enck, stars Stephen Aterholt, Jonathan Blair, and Rachel Day Hughes. This is the first theatrical release by Sight & Sound Productions. I loved the look of the film and the story stayed within the accuracy of things I have read about the Longfellow family and the history of the poem. There are tragic elements to the story that are more heartbreaking knowing they are true, but the ultimate takeaway is that this is an inspirational film of a family's love, redemption, and a man's faith rekindled. I definitely recommend it!

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It's Christmas Again

 

A Magical Musical Adventure Through Time is coming to theaters November 29 for ONE NIGHT ONLY!

Jake Young (Lawson Touliatos) wants nothing more than to spend his Christmas vacation with his girlfriend, Abbey Walker (Leela Owen). So when Abbey volunteers for her church’s Christmas play, Jake is ready to skip Christmas this year until an unexpected turn of events lands him in a field outside Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born. While on his journey with the shepherds to find the promised Messiah, Jake discovers the true meaning of Christmas. Coming this Christmas season, IT’S CHRISTMAS AGAIN is a film with a beautiful reminder that Jesus is the reason for the season! 

 

MY REVIEW: If you enjoy films with singing and dance numbers that break out spontaneously, this is your film. I love them! Very loosely based on A Christmas Carol, with a touch of It's a Wonderful Life, the film has Christmas Present, Christmas Past, Christmas Future, and an endearing ending. I can only imagine the fun the cast had with the musical numbers and I applaud them for their hard work... and wish I had that energy! The message woven through the story comes through to give the true meaning of Christmas and the joy of the season.

Congratulations to writer/director Sandra L. Martin, choreographers,
musical department, and composer Tyler Michael Smith for their parts in the film, as well as the actors, singers, and dancers. On a personal note, I was happy to see Jason Burkey, Reina Obay (The Chosen), Candace Kirkpatrick (Vindication), and Willie Mellina (Washington's Armor). The movie was filmed in Franklin, TN, and Capernaum Studios in Texas.

The only part I don't like is... ONE NIGHT ONLY! BUY TICKETS NOW for Tuesday, November 29, 2022!

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An Angelic Christmas

Coming to Pure Flix on November 18, An Unlikely Christmas is a reminder of embracing forgiveness and letting go of past hurts. When 2 young sisters (Elizabeth Howlett, Tori Gideon) and their mom (Alisha Fusting) move to McCattyville soon after the death of their father, they are disappointed at the lack of Christmas spirit in the town residents. No one even says "Hello."

Things change quickly when Delainey and Loren discover an angel tree-topper at a thrift store. To their surprise, that night the angel comes to life! Celest (Karen Abercrombie) appeals to the sisters to help her earn her angel wings. Together they work toward the miracle of bringing faith and forgiveness to the town and to Mrs. McCatty (Tammy Tsai), a bitter woman who rejects all.

Other cast members include Cameron Arnett, Candace Kirkpatrick, and Sharonne Lanier. Check out the trailer:

MY REVIEW: This is obviously a fantasy film but it's fun to watch and there are very important messages that everyone should know. The themes include:

• Angels are real and come in every shape and size.

• Small acts of kindness can have a big impact.

• To spread joy, we have to first find our own joy.

• Be kind to everyone, even if they are cruel to you or unappreciative of the gesture.

• Life can have loss and pain but also love and hope – God uses all circumstances to work on our hearts and carry out His plan for our lives.

• Forgiveness, compassion and empathy.

• We all matter and we all have a purpose and plan in God’s eyes.

• We need to take responsibility for our actions and reactions. 

Overall, I really enjoyed the film. (A couple of sentences I disagreed with theologically, but this is a fantasy story along the lines of It's a Wonderful Life.) Some of the ideas Celest and the girls try may spark ideas for your own family to try! It's a great film for a Family Movie Night! 

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It's Christmas Again trailer

Coming Nov. 29th  for One Night Only... It's Christmas Again! Fathom Events will be screening this fun, modern-day musical about the birth of Jesus Christ. Can you imagine what that night must have been like? Jake is about to find out!

Jake Young (Lawson Touliatos) wants nothing more than to spend his Christmas vacation with his girlfriend, Abbey Walker (Leela Owen). So when Abbey volunteers for her church’s Christmas play, Jake is ready to skip Christmas this year until an unexpected turn of events lands him in a field outside Bethlehem on the night Jesus was born. While on his journey with the shepherds to find the promised Messiah, Jake discovers the true meaning of Christmas.

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I love musicals! And this one looks like it will be fun to watch with the kids. I also saw that a familiar face in Christian films, Jason Burkey (October Baby, I Can Only Imagine), is one of the co-stars. 

Plus one of the fan favorites from Season 1 of The Chosen, Reina Özbay, will be featured in the role of Mary. It's Christmas Again is her feature film debut. Two others I recognized are Willie Mellina (Washington's Armor) and Candace Kirkpatrick (Vindication). Sandra L. Martin is the writer/director.

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The Farmer and the Belle Christmas Comedy Movie

Sparks fly between a famous model and a farmer with a young daughter when she returns to a favorite place from her childhood for a visit. The town is in danger of losing their beloved Santaland festival, but miracles can happen with a little love, family, and faith.

“The Farmer and The Belle: Saving Santaland” is a funny Christmas movie for the family and in the top 10 Christmas movies for 2020 selected by The Christian Post.

Focus on the Family’s Plugged In says it has, “a message that goes a couple of layers deeper than your typical holiday rom-com. This one drives home the importance of understanding what makes us valuable as human beings.” 

"THE FARMER AND THE BELLE: SAVING SANTALAND has a very strong Christian, biblical worldview with an emphasis of finding one’s worth from the truth of God rather than the world’s low standard." - MovieGuide

 

“So much of the content we see during Christmas season misses the opportunity to show God’s perspective on true beauty that the Bible makes so clear,” said Jenn Gotzon, who stars in and produces the film. “Every person – women, men, girls and boys – needs to see that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. We are a treasured inheritance. It puts the focus of beauty on the heart and how we serve and love others.”

The music of the film will definitely infuse you with Christmas spirit! Amy Grant gave a shout-out to Justin Peters and Rhonda Vincent on the film's hit song, Santaland!

Justin shared, "'Santaland' has been a special song. It is the first song you hear in the movie. The Chorus was started in a beach house in North Carolina by Steven Rupe and myself at one of my Songs For The Planet songwriting camps. It was one of over 40 songs written for the movie. We then worked on ideas for the song on 2 different flights back to Nashville. Over the next few days we met at my studio/office where we chipped away at the song until it was finished. I sent Jenn Gotzon a ukulele/vocal work tape on it...they liked it...then they came back and asked me to write a different song for them with a similar theme... I wrote 3 others and then they eventually came back to “Santaland” which made me quite happy as I thought it was the perfect one for the movie. I recorded a master with me singing the song and later they asked if a female voice could be on it since the movie was focused on the female character’s story. The next day I called Rhonda Vincent who just happened to be Christmas shopping here in Nashville for clothes for a cruise she was going on. I asked her if she would come do a duet with me on “Santaland.” She said yes and eleven minutes later she was at my studio. I arranged and taught her the part and recorded her complete vocals that night. A few days later we debuted the song together at the New York Stock Exchange in New York."

The Farmer and the Belle: Saving Santaland soundtrack includes more music from Justin Peters as well as John Schneider, Beckah Shae, Tiffany Ashton, Tobi Lee, and more... including the score with James Covell.

You can download the soundtrack by clicking on one of these links: iTunes or Amazon.

You can buy charm bracelet from the movie on QVC! Click on the hyperlink to go directly to the QVC page. You will definitely want one for yourself or to share with your loved ones.

Distributed by Vision Films, Inc., Mill Creek Entertainment and produced by Idealist-Gotzon Films in association with 2 Actors Productions, THE FARMER AND THE BELLE: SAVING SANTALAND features Jenn Gotzon (MY DADDY IS IN HEAVEN), Jim E. Chandler (AMC’S Lodge 49, Stranger Things), Corbin Bernsen (Major League), John Schneider (Dukes of Hazzard), Natasha Bure (Home Sweet Home, Fuller House, The Voice), Delilah (nationally-syndicated radio host), Robert Amaya (COURAGEOUS, OCTOBER BABY), Henry Cho (Standup Comedian), and introduces Adele Chandler. The movie is directed by award-winner, Wes Llewellyn.

This award-winning, must-see faith and family film from Vision Films is streaming now on all major VOD, cable and DVD platforms and available at retailers nationwide, suitable for audiences from kids to grandparents.

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