Rueben's Ramblings

The Hallmark Channel movie Fly Away With Me will debut at 8 PM on September 24.

When Angie (Natalie Hall) moves into her “no pets allowed” building, a parrot arrives unexpectedly. New neighbor Ted (Peter Mooney) and the dog he’s secretly sitting try to help her find the bird’s owner without being caught.

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On September 23, the new movie On the Come Up will debut on Paramount+ online.

Based on the novel by best-selling author Angie Thomas, the film stars newcomer Jamila C. Gray as Bri, a 16-year-old gifted rapper who attempts to take the battle rap scene by storm in order to lift up her family and do right by the legacy of her father, a local hip hop legend whose career was cut short by gang violence. But when her first hit song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, she finds herself torn between the authenticity that got her this far and the false persona that the industry wants to impose upon her.

The cast includes Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Mike Epps, Titus Makin, Sanaa Lathan (who also directs) and Cliff “Method Man” Smith.

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The new movie Love’s Sweet Recipe will debut on UPtv at 7 PM on September 18.

After the passing of her father, Chef Courtney works to keep his restaurant from running into the ground. With the help of her childhood friend, Jake, and armed with a family heirloom her father left behind called the “Rule Book of Love,” Courtney also finds love in the place she least expects.

The film stars Megan Hutchings and Damon Runyan.

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On September 18, the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries movie The Secrets of Bella Vista will debut at 9 PM

Tess Delaney (Rachelle Lefevre) gets the surprising news by estate executor Damhnaic McAuley (Niall Matter) that she has inherited half of an apple orchard from the father she never knew and has a half-sister she didn’t know about. When she visits the orchard and connects with her new-found family, she learns that the orchard is dep in debt.

Using her knowledge as an antiques expert, Tess and her half-sister work to unravel the mystery of their grandmother’s “treasure” that could hold the key to saving the orchard. And, in the process, Tess ultimately finds a new understanding of herself.

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The Netflix movie A Jazzman’s Blues will debut online on September 16.

The movie follows an investigation into an unsolved murder unveiling a story full of forbidden love, deceit and a secret.

The movie is directed and written by Tyler Perry.

The film stars Joshua Boone, Amirah Vann and Ryan Eggold.

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The Hallmark Movies & Mysteries movie To Her, With Love will debut on September 11 at 9 PM.

Kayla (Skye P. Marshall) heads back to her hometown of Stansville, North Carolina, after her substitute teaching job at an elite, private high school comes to an early end. On her first day back, her loving yet inquisitive mother (Maria Howell) sets up a job interview at her high school alma mater. Kayla, who ultimately wants to get into a competitive teaching program in London, is hesitant to apply. However, when it turns out that her high school best friend Tanya (Brittany L. Smith) is a teacher there, and she is offered the job on the spot, she quickly accepts.

When Kayla initially struggles to connect with her students, Jordan (Tobias Truvillion), a jack-of-all-trades teacher who is devoted to supporting underserved students, steps in to help. Though reluctant to accept his input at first, she is soon inspired to try a fresh approach to help each of her students tap into their unique artistic passions and her students begin flourishing. When Kayla learns the school may be cutting the arts department due to budget cuts, she and Jordan work together to set up a fundraising showcase, with a little help from her longtime friend Shanice Wilson-Knox. Soon, sparks are flying between Kayla and Jordan as they discover a shared love of teaching, service and Sidney Poitier movies. However, when Kayla receives some teaching opportunities that would take her away from Stansville – and Jordan – she finds that her heart may still have a few things to teach her about what will make her happy.

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On September 11, the new movie Finding Love in Big Sky will debut on UPtv at 7 PM.

An independent country girl (Hedy Nasser) accepts help from her ex-boyfriend (Jonathan Stoddard) to raise the funds needed to refurbish her beloved grandfather’s ranch.

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On September 10, the Hallmark Channel movie Marry Go Round will debut at 8 PM.

Abby Foster (Amanda Schull) and Luke Walker (Brennan Elliott) were high school sweethearts who were married for a brief time. Many years later, Abby’s life seems perfect as she gets ready for a new life in Paris along with her soon-to-be husband Edward. When an unexpected letter arrives throwing Abby off course, she must decide what her heart really wants.

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