Rueben's Ramblings

On December 10, the movie Merv will debut online on Amazon Prime.

A recently separated couple (Zooey Deschanel and Charlie Cox) take their shared dog on a holiday trip to cheer him up but end up reconnecting romantically.

The movie also stars Patricia Heaton and Wynn Everett.

Here is a trailer for Merv:

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The holiday movie Single on the 25th will debut on December 7 at 8 PM on Hallmark Channel.

For Nell Duke (Lyndsy Fonseca), nothing is worse than being single at Christmastime because everywhere she looks, couples are kissing under the mistletoe. After her family cancels holiday plans at the last minute, Nell decides to spend the week of Christmas having fun on her own! When she crosses paths with her neighbor Cooper (Daniel Lissing), a financial analyst who prides himself on being happily unattached, he notices Nell struggling with being alone and decides to share tips on how to keep the holidays festive. Cooper inspires Nell to challenge her insecurities and find happiness in being on her own.

In turn, Nell helps Cooper realize he’s missing out on real connection. In the fun partnership that forms, the friendly singles’ Christmas together starts to feel like something more. Their special connection falls apart when Nell finds out Cooper only offered to help because he felt sorry Nell had to spend the holidays alone. To make Christmas truly magical this year, Cooper must show real growth of character while Nell finds her own strength in being single during the holidays.

Here is a trailer for Single on the 25th:

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The UPtv holiday movie A Christmas Murder Mystery will debut on December 7 at 7 PM.

Vera Vexley (Morgan Bradley) is the editor of the Metropolitan Ledger’s puzzle section, and a part-time consulting detective for the local sheriff’s office. This year, she has been invited to spend the holidays with family friends the Sterlings, a wealthy family who appears to be hiding enough secrets to stuff a sleigh.

Vera soon finds herself helming a murder investigation when someone is found dead on Christmas morning, putting her at odds with the quick-tempered and distraught family members. Can Vera find the culprit before the holidays turn even more deadly?

The movie also stars Vivica A. Fox, Michael Pare and Rob Mayes.

Here is a trailer for A Christmas Murder Mystery:

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On December 6, the Hallmark Channel movie She’s Making a List will debut at 8 PM.

A Naughty-or-Nice inspector evaluating a girl’s Christmas status falls for her widowed father, making her question the strict rules of her consulting firm and forcing her to choose between protocol and love.

The movie stars Lacey Chabert, Andrew Walker and Steve Bacic.

Here is a trailer for She’s Making a List:

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The holiday movie Paws in the City will debut on the CW at 8 PM on December 6.

A woman lands a job caring for a dachshund diva whose bark is worse than her bite, much like the dog’s reclusive and handsome owner. What starts as a way to keep a roof over her head soon turns into an opportunity for lifelong success and love.

The movie stars Emeraude Toubia and Carter Jenkins.

There is no trailer for Paws in the City, though.

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The Lifetime holiday movie Deck the Hallways will debut at 8 PM on December 6.

Zoe (Naika Toussaint) teams up with her charming childhood crush, Jace (Jaime M. Callica), and their 5th Floor neighbors to revive a holiday celebration.

Loretta Devine also stars.

There is no trailer for Deck the Hallways, unfortunately.

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On December 6, the OWN holiday movie The Christmas Showdown will debut at 9 PM.

Former childhood best friends, April (Corbin Reid) and Chastity (Amber Stevens West), haven’t spoken ever since April bailed on their plan to move to New York, choosing Paris instead to chase her dream as an event producer. When her career fizzles, April returns home and unexpectedly crosses paths with Chastity, who is also out of work, and desperate for a fresh start.

Both women set their sights on the same event design job for the upcoming Sugar Heights Christmas Eve Spectacular. But to impress Hen (Loretta Devine), the event producer overseeing the show, they’ll need to mend old wounds and work as a team. What begins as a friendly rivalry, quickly escalates to an all-out holiday showdown.

The cast includes Obba Babatunde, Carla Renata and Sterling Sulieman.

Here is the trailer for The Christmas Showdown.

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The HBO Max movie The Family McMullen will debut online on December 5.

The movie is a sequel to The Brothers McMullen from 1995, focusing on a close-knit family as they navigate life’s ups and downs, confronting personal struggles and evolving bonds. As they face unexpected hurdles, their connections are tested, revealing the complexities of love, loyalty, and growth within a family.

The cast includes Edward Burns, Connie Britton and Michael McGlone, reprising their roles from the first film along with Tracee Ellis Ross, Halston Sage, Juliana Canfield, Pico Alexander and Brian d’Arcy James.

Here is a trailer for The Family McMullen:

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On December 5, the Lifetime holiday movie A Christmas Cookbook will debut at 10:03 PM.

Newly single at Christmas, Veronica Cearley (Ashley Newbrough) finds unexpected comfort in The X-Mas Club—a festive group of food lovers who cook, give back, and celebrate the season solo. But when sparks fly with the club’s warm-hearted founder, Cullen Murdock (Franco Lo Presti), she realizes that the best part of Christmas might not be the food or the traditions—but the people who feel like home.

There is no trailer for A Christmas Cookbook, though.

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The Lifetime holiday movie Jingle All the Way to Love will debut at 8 PM on December 5.

Andi (Erin Agostino) receives a lucky sleigh bell from a handsome stranger at a New Year’s party, only to pass it on.

Years later, she wins a radio contest and the host, Jake (Romaine Waite), turns her story into a segment.

There is no trailer for Jingle All the Way to Love, though.

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