Rueben's Ramblings

The 2019 movie Run the Race makes its small screen debut on UPtv on April 3 at 7 PM.

Against the backdrop of high school football and track, two brothers in a small Southern town face escalating problems with two different world views, straining – but ultimately strengthening – the bonds of brotherhood. All-star athlete Zach Truett finds glory on the high school football field — working to earn a college scholarship and a ticket out of town. When a devastating knee injury forces Zach to the sidelines, his brother laces up his cleats to compete in track and field.

The cast includes Kristoffer Polaha, Kelsey Reinhardt, Evan Hofer and Tanner Stine.

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On April 2, the new movie Just One Kiss will debut on the Hallmark Channel at 8 PM

Through a series of chance encounters, sparks fly between college literature professor Mia (Krysta Rodriguez) and Tony (Santino Fontana), a headliner at a Manhattan supper club. Unbeknownst to them, Mia’s mother Marlene (Illeana Douglas) and Tony’s mother Sofia (Aida Turturro) are working some maternal matchmaking magic.

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The Disney+ feature film Better Nate Than Ever will debut online on April 1.

This musical family-comedy, based on the novel of the same name, is about Nate Foster (Rueby Wood), an unpopular 13-year-old middle school student from Pittsburgh who has a goal of one day becoming a Broadway musical star. When Nate is repeatedly overlooked, and never cast in the lead roles he deserves, he and his best friend Libby (Aria Brooks), sneak away to pursue their life’s dreams in the Big Apple. A random encounter with his estranged aunt Heidi (Lisa Kudrow), turns their adventure upside-down. Only together can they make their dreams come true.

Norbert Leo Butz also stars.

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The HBO Max movie Moonshot will debut online on March 31.

This sci-fi romantic comedy is set in a future where Mars is terraformed and colonized by the best humanity has to offer. Two college students wind up joining forces and sneak onboard a space shuttle to the red planet in order to be united with their significant others.

The movie stars Cole Sprouse, Lana Condor and Zach Braff.

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The Hallmark Channel movie A Second Chance at Love will debut on March 26 at 8 PM.

On the surface, Alicia (Alvina August) and Arnold’s (Jarod Joseph) marriage is picture perfect, however, there is something amiss. Arnold is ready to grow their family, but subconsciously Alicia is hesitant to the idea. Rather than face the problem head on, Alicia, the self-proclaimed “love doctor,” immerses herself in her divorced parents Jack (Eriq La Salle) and Brenda’s (Gloria Reuben) dating affairs by setting them each up on a blind date dating app.

Here is a trailer for A Second Chance at Love.

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The Passionflix movie Gabriel’s Rapture Part 2 will debut online on March 24.

The film finds Melanie Zanetti and Giulio Berruti back for the second half of the second movie in the franchise created by Sylvain Reynard.

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On March 20, the UPtv movie The Wedding Fix will debut at 7 PM.

Reeling from a break-up, professional over-planner Gwen (Andrea Brooks) pitches in to help put the finishing touches on her best friend’s wedding. But when she’s teamed up with best man Josh (Patch May), a free-spirited nature guide, she finds that pulling together this wedding might not be as easy as she thought.

Here is a trailer for The Wedding Fix:

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The Disney+ movie Cheaper By the Dozen will debut online on March 18.

This movie is a fresh take on the 2003 family comedy about the exploits of a blended family of 12, the Bakers, as they navigate a hectic home life while simultaneously managing the family business.

The movie stars Gabrielle Union, Zach Braff and Erika Christensen.

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On March 17, the Netflix film Rescued By Ruby will debut online.

Based on a true story, a state trooper (Grant Gustin from The Flash) partners with a fellow underdog – a clever but naughty shelter pup named Ruby, to chase his dreams of joining an elite K-9 unit.

The cast includes Scott Wolf (Party of Five).

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