Rueben's Ramblings

On December 20, the Netflix feature film The Six Triple Eight will debut online today

The film, directed by Tyler Perry, and based on a 2019 World War II History magazine article by Kevin M. Hymel, the film focuses on the contributions of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-black and all-female battalion, in World War II.

The cast includes Kerry Washington, Sam Waterston, Susan Sarandon, Oprah Winfrey, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Gregg Sulkin and Dean Norris [among others].

Here is the trailer for The Six Triple Eight:

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On December 19, the BET+ movie Queens of Christmas will debut online.

Doris and Julia (Terri J. Vaughn and Vanessa Bell Calloway respectively), life-long friends and feuding neighbors, engage in a hilarious competition for the annual ‘Queen of Christmas’ title, discovering the true spirit of the holiday and the value of their sisterly bond along the way.

The cast includes Tyler Kay Whitley and Essence Atkins.

Here is a trailer for Queens of Christmas.

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The Hallmark+ holiday movie Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane will debut online on December 19.

In 1966, single guy David’s (Benjamin Hollingsworth) plans for a simple Christmas are dashed when his neighbor Stephanie (Chelsea Hobbs) arrives with news that she won a contest to have Tommy Saunders’ (Matt Dusk) Christmas Eve TV special broadcast live from her house – but used his address.

In 1981, John (John Brotherton) and Lizzie (Erin Cahill) learn that this will be their last Christmas on Cherry Lane after John receives a job offer in Michigan and Lizzie finds out she’s pregnant.

In 2000, best friends Matt (Sam Page) and Rebecca (Brooke D’Orsay) find unexpected feelings developing as they try to find out who is behind a series of Christmas-themed random acts of kindness.

There is currently no trailer for Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane, though.

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On December 19, the holiday movie Trading Up Christmas will debut at 8 PM on Hallmark Mystery.

Michelle (Italia Ricci) is the dreamer of her family, always brimming with imaginative ideas to make the world a better place. This Christmas, her sister Keri desperately needs a new home, and Michelle hatches a creative plan to help. Starting with just a Christmas stocking, she sets out to trade her way up to something far greater—a house for Keri.

While Keri dismisses it as a far-fetched idea, local reporter Dan (Michael Xavier) is intrigued. Assigned to cover Michelle’s story, Dan follows her closely, and as her plan gains attention, he starts to see the world through her hopeful eyes. As Michelle and Dan grow closer, so do their feelings for each other.

But when it seems her plan has failed and she fears she ruined her relationship with Keri, Michelle is ready to give up. It’s Dan’s love and belief in her that reignites hope just when she needs it most.

Here is a trailer for Trading Up Christmas:

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The Hallmark Channel movie Following Yonder Star will debut on December 15 at 8 PM.

Abby Marshall (Brooke D’Orsay), once celebrated for her role as an inspirational mother on TV, is finding her real life in shambles after dealing with a scandal. She retreats to a luxury Vermont resort for Christmas only to find herself without a room due to a booking mishap. All the local hotels are booked up due to a rare astronomical event – a beautiful star said to mirror the Star of Bethlehem will appear on Christmas Eve.

Thankfully, Abby finds a room at a quaint B&B, owned by Tom Maguire (John Brotherton), who is also a high school astronomy teacher. Since his wife’s passing, Tom has taken on a lot of extra responsibilities, including running the inn and directing the local church’s Christmas pageant. Empathizing with Tom, Abby offers to help with the pageant and various activities around the inn and finds herself enjoying both the projects and Tom’s company. Through newfound community, family and love, Abby discovers that hope sometimes comes in the most unexpected ways.

Here is a trailer for Following Yonder Star:

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On December 15, the Lifetime movie Christmas on the Alpaca Farm will debut at 8 PM.

Jess (Kirsten Comerford), aka the “Queen of Christmas Sweaters,” quits her job at the hottest fashion label in New York City, intent on winning a Christmas competition with her own line of sustainable luxury knits. Getting her hands dirty, she teams up with Andrew (Matt Wells), a single dad and struggling alpaca farmer, as she helps bring Christmas joy to the farm and love into both of their hearts.

Here is a trailer for Christmas on the Alpaca Farm:

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The UPtv movie A Novel Christmas will debut on December 15 at 7 PM.

When a successful children’s book author Chloe Anderson (Brigitte Kingsley) heads to the cozy town of Noelville to spend time with her sister’s family and help care for her recently widowed father, she didn’t expect the instant-connection with the local bookstore owner and single dad, Ethan Carter (Landy Cannon); or find her number one fan in his daughter, Alex. Will the small town’s charms be enough to rekindle a grieving family’s Christmas spirit along Chloe’s dreams of writing her first novel – let alone a chance at love?

The movie also stars Alys Crocker and Jon McLaren.

Here is a trailer for A Novel Christmas.

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The OWN holiday movie Mistletoe & Matrimony will debut on December 14 at 9 PM.

Olivia Morris (Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut) is a successful wedding planner who plays it safe in life and love. She is forced to reckon with her timid tendencies when she’s unwillingly tasked with planning her vivacious younger sister’s Christmas Eve wedding.

Things get even more complicated when Olivia’s ex-boyfriend, Isaiah (Etienne Maurice), returns from overseas to help with the wedding. When sparks fly with her former flame amidst unfolding family drama, Olivia contemplates if she is finally ready to live life on her own terms this holiday season.

Here is a trailer for Mistletoe & Matrimony:

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On December 14, the Lifetime movie The Holiday Junkie will debut at 8 PM

The movie follows the decorating and planning service company run by Andie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) and her mother Mimi. After Mimi passes away, Andie is forced to face her first Christmas without her mother and carry The Holiday Junkie torch on her own. Despite the challenges, Andie may also find some love at Christmas along the way with the handsome house manager, Mason (Brian Hallisay, Hewitt’s real-life husband), who has his own holiday secrets.

Here is a trailer for The Holiday Junkie:

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The holiday movie The Santa Class will debut on the Hallmark Channel on December 14 at 8 PM.

Kate North (Kimbereley Sustad) finds herself reluctantly taking over her father’s once acclaimed and now struggling Santa School. In the weeks leading up to Christmas and the school’s next session, Kate and her new co-worker Dan (Benjamin Ayres) discover who they believe to be the real Santa Claus, lost and without his memories after his sled steered off course and crashed near the school.

They decide to help him remember who he is by inviting him to participate in the intense Santa training program. There’s a lot at stake this year with Kate’s school needs in order to best the rival St. Nicholas School or be forced to close their doors, and Nick (Santa Claus) needs to remember who he is or the fate of Christmas might be at stake.

Here is a trailer for The Santa Class:

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