Rueben's Ramblings

On January 16, the UPtv movie Fishing for Love will debut at 7 PM.

Talented chef Courtney Preston’s (Andrea Brooks) life is turned upside down after the death of her father. Armed with a family heirloom her father left behind called the “Rule Book of Love,” Courtney’s passion for cooking is reignited as she finds love in a place she least expects.

Spencer Lord co-stars.

Here is a trailer for Fishing for Love.

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The Perfect Pairing is the new Hallmark Channel movie that will debut on January 15 at 9 PM.

Influential and anonymous food and wine critic Christina (Nazneen Contractor) slips on ice and falls while visiting a winery — and no one knows who she is. Single father Michael (Brennan Elliott) and his family take her in to help her jog her memory.

Here is a trailer for The Perfect Pairing:

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On January 14, the movie The Tragedy of Macbeth will debut online on Apple TV+.

After being convinced by three witches, a Scottish lord (Denzel Washington) sets out to become the King of Scotland.

The cast includes Frances McDormand, Corey Hawkins, Brendan Gleeson, Moses Ingram, Sean Patrick Thomas and Stephen Root.

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The animated film Hotel Transylvania: Transformania will air online on Amazon on January 14.

When Van Helsing’s (Jim Gaffigan) mysterious invention, the “Monsterfication Ray”, goes haywire, Drac (Brian Hull, who replaces Adam Sandler) and his monster pals are all transformed into humans, and Johnny (Andy Samberg) becomes a monster!

In their new mismatched bodies, Drac, stripped of his powers, and an exuberant Johnny, loving life as a monster, must team up and race across the globe to find a cure before it’s too late, and before they drive each other crazy. With help from Mavis and the hilariously human Drac Pack, the heat is on to find a way to switch themselves back before their transformations become permanent.

Other voices will be provided by Selena Gomez, Fran Descher, Kathryn Hahn, Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, David Spade and Keegan-Michael Key.

Here is a trailer for Hotel Transylvania: Transformania:

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On January 14, Ray Donovan: The Movie will debut on Showtime at 9 PM

The film picks up where season seven left off, with Mickey (Jon Voight), in the wind and Ray (Liev Schreiber) determined to find and stop him before he can cause any more carnage. It will also weave together the present-day fallout from the Donovan/Sullivan feud with Ray and Mickey’s origin story from 30 years ago.

Here is a trailer for Ray Donovan: The Movie:

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On January 13, the Netflix movie Brazen will debut online.

Alyssa Milano (Charmed) stars as Grace, a prominent mystery writer and crime expert who heads to Washington DC after her estranged sister summons her only to find out that her sister was killed and lead a double life as a webcam performer. Grace ignores the warnings of cool-headed detective Ed (Sam Page) and gets involved in the case.

Based on the Nora Roberts novel Brazen Virtue.

Here is a trailer for Brazen:

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On January 9, the UPtv movie Love’s Second Chance will debut at 7 PM.

When Rose (Gabrielle Christian), a passionate fashion stylist in her 30’s living in New York, inherits her grandmother’s vintage dress shop, she returns to her small hometown to take care of the store. As she’s contemplating closing the store for good, she runs into her charming high school crush, Cole Murphy (Cody Ryan Thompson), who convinces her to restore the store and help people in need that can’t afford new clothes.

After hesitantly agreeing, the two friends reminisce about their old feelings, and realize that the store is not the only that deserves a second chance, but so does their love.

Here is a trailer for Love’s Second Chance.

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The Hallmark Movies & Mysteries movie North to Home will debut on January 9 at 10 PM.

The McBride sisters (Lyndsy Fonseca, Kimberley Sustad and Erica Durance) reunite in Alaska for a memorable birthday celebration connecting their past to the present.

Barbara Niven co-stars.

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The Hallmark Channel movie The Wedding Veil will debut on January 8 at 9 PM.

The first installment of a new trilogy which follows three longtime college friends (Lacey Chabert, Autumn Reeser and Alison Sweeney) who discover a mysterious, antique veil fabled to unite its bearer with her true love. After discovering a long-lost painting, museum curator Avery and new board member Peter investigate the artwork’s origins as they plan a gala to unveil it.

Kevin McGarry co-stars.

Here is a sneak peek at The Wedding Veil:

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On January 8, the GAC Family movie The Winter Palace will debut at 8 PM.

A novelist (Danica McKellar) with writer’s block becomes the caretaker at an empty winter chateau to finish her book. The owner, a prince (Neal Bledsoe), suddenly shows up with his royal entourage, and her job as the caretaker includes taking orders from the royal group.

Here is a trailer for The Winter Palace:

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