Rueben's Ramblings

On February 14, the new movie Because of Cupid will debut at 8 PM on Hallmark Channel.

Best friends Naomi and Marcus participate in a Valentine’s Day mocktail competition, but things go awry when Cupid interferes with a love potion that affects Marcus and several of their friends.

The movie stars Amy Groening and Evan Roderick.

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The Amazon Prime movie Love Me Love Me, based on the international best-selling novel, will debut online on February 13.

After her brother’s death, June (Mia Jenkins) moves to Milan for a fresh start and enrolls at an elite international school, where she finds comfort in dating Will (Luca Melucci), the school’s perfect honor student.

But her fragile stability is shaken by a volatile rivalry with his best friend James (Pepe Barroso Silva), a charismatic, troubled boy hiding a dangerous life in clandestine MMA fights—turning resentment into irresistible attraction and forcing June to choose between safety and a love that challenges everything she thought she wanted.

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On February 13, the new Tubi movie Kissing Is the Easy Part will debut online.

Sean’s gunning for MIT. Flora’s ditching the SAT. A secret deal with her tenured parents sparks a romance that challenges everything they believe in.

The movie stars Asher Angel (from the Shazam movies) and Paris Berelc (Alexa & Katie).

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On February 12, the Passionflix movie Royally Screwed will debut online.

The movie follows Crown Prince Nicholas Pembrook, a charming, arrogant royal who’s used to everyone bowing—until a Manhattan waitress literally throws a pie in his face. Drawn to Olivia Hammond’s fearless spirit, Nicholas risks scandal, scrutiny, and royal disapproval for a love that was never part of the plan. Caught between duty and desire, he must decide what matters more: the crown—or love.

The cast includes Jenny Boyd, Max Rinehart and Academy Oscar-nominated actress Shohreh Aghdashloo.

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On February 10, the original Roku Channel movie Chef’s Kiss will debut online.

Lauren Navarro (Adrienne Bailon-Houghton from Coach Carter), a driven American marketing executive, travels to Tuscany to revitalize the struggling Russo Pasta Sauce brand. When Russo heir Francesca refuses to be the brand’s face, Lauren must work with Mason (Tim Robards from the long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours), the handsome but reluctant chef of the family’s trattoria. As they fight to preserve the legacy of a cherished family business, Lauren and Mason clash, connect, and find an unexpected romance.

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The Lifetime movie Mary J. Blige Presents Be Happy will debut on Lifetime on February 7 at 8 PM.

The film follows 50-year-old Val (Tisha Campbell), a devoted wife and stay at home mom, who is eager to reignite the spark in her marriage when her youngest child leaves for college. Grappling with empty-nest feelings, loneliness and growing emotional distance from her husband Ross (Russell Hornsby), Val begins to realize that her marriage and the woman she once was, may be slipping away.

A spontaneous escape to New Orleans to support her pregnant daughter, Kayla (Zing Ashford), awakens long-buried dreams and passions and introduces her to Peter Mosley (Mekhi Phifer), a handsome and charismatic photographer who sees her in ways she has forgotten to see herself. Reawakening her artistic spirit and rediscovering her worth, Val must face a life-altering question: is it ever too late to choose yourself and the love you truly deserve?

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On February 7, the Hallmark Channel movie The Way to You will debut at 8 PM.

New Yorkers Emma (Kim Matula) and Conrad (Aaron O’Connell) agree to help each other find their missed connections after a subway blackout. Their search might lead to love, but not where either of them expects to find it.

Here is a trailer for The Way to You.

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On February 4, the Amazon Prime movie Relationship Goals will debut online.

When TV producer Leah Caldwell (Kelly Rowland) aims to become the first woman running New York’s top morning show, her ex Jarrett Roy (Method Man) competes for the same role. He claims to be changed by the book ‘Relationship Goals,’ which becomes a theme as her friends explore the book’s wisdom too. Leah stays focused on her career-until chemistry with her ex challenges her priorities.

The cast includes Annie Gonzalez and Robin Thede.

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On January 31, the new Hallmark Channel movie Missing the Boat will debut at 8 PM.

Strangers Kelly and Parker both end up on the same Italian cruise, but after missing the boat during a stop, they’re forced to team up and race across southern Italy to catch up.

The movie stars Emilie Ullerup and Kristoffer Polaha.

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