Kurt
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Kurt
@kurtclement.bsky.social
Just a religious guy who leans left and likes football and books
Hallmark’s
“Miracle in Bethlehem PA”
A
Loved the slow development of romance the baby interrupting their moment. I even love the religious sprinkling. “That was my father’s favorite scripture” This booted a former top 10 to make it into my list. I am looking for more Benjamin Ayres movies now
December 7, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Hallmark’s
“Joyful Mrs Miracle”
C+
I am afraid that people will see this movie and say “typical Hallmark, It’s not bad, but there is so much better out there. The main character who is a Mary Poppins is more silly than whimsical or magical This had all the right elements but fell way short of good
December 5, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Hallmark’s
“A Taste of Love”
B-
I expected a lot worse. Food shows are tough. It was a little bland. Erin is a treat. Production was good especially the sound. Could’ve skipped the romance and it wouldn’t have affected the movie. That is not a compliment. All characters were solid even the kids
December 4, 2024 at 5:32 AM
Hallmark’s
“A 90s Christmas”
B-
Chandler is great as always. I love time travel and magic There are some emotional scenes. Probably my favorite was Alex’s coming out arc. So why not a higher grade? The rules and motivation for time travel and relations were blah “The Family Man” much much better
December 2, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Hallmark’s
“Holiday Touchdown”
B-
I can’t tell you how bad I wanted this to be a good show it was not. The promos for the show were so good. Sorry Ed was just awful and feel bad saying that. Cute cameos like Donna Kelce were great. The story was good. Production was solid. Romance was mediocre
December 1, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Hallmark’s
“Ghosts of Christmas Always”
A-
In my top 10 Holiday movies. Michael Harding is so good that I’m looking for other movies he has been in. Locations crowds minor characters story all very good. The nice reference to Bill Murray’s Scrooge was subtle and added to the tone. Really liked it
November 30, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Christmas Twister
F
This movie is so bad it makes me feel bad for the people who took the job seriously and tried to make a good movie. There were some nice camera shots that lead me to believe that someone was capable and yet the end product was absolutely terrible. Not even ironically enjoyable
November 28, 2024 at 10:04 PM
One of my favorite Christmas movies “I Believe in Santa”
A+
A deep philosophical reflection on God and religion. Not everyone agrees. “I guess I’d rather be wrong having faith in something wonderful than wrong because I didn’t have any faith” “it is empty rituals and sometimes it doesn’t feel good”
November 27, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Hallmark’s
A Novel Noel
B-
The critical problem is his book doesn’t do enough with the romance. That is what is lacking in the movie. Acting A+. The bookstore set was weak. One minor character was tolerable. Story had some nice surprises but never made me want more or wonder what might happen next
November 26, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Hallmark’s
3 Wiser Men and a Boy
B
It must be hard to make a sequel better the original. A lot to like in this movie. It had the typical Hallmark problem with small crowds and not hiring great kids. They could’ve made the video game dance a lot better. Glad to see a lot of carryover from the first
November 26, 2024 at 12:15 AM
Hallmark’s
“3 Wiseman and a Baby”
A
We rewatched this in preparation for watching the sequel tonight. I forgot how funny it was. The dance scene is one of all time favorites. Not perfect but this probably goes on my to watch every Christmas list. The minor characters were great when Fiona, darling
November 24, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Hallmark’s “Once Upon A Christmas Miracle” 2018
B
Great moment midway through that made the end seem a little flat that moment was great. Characters were very good except the main man. There was a scene early on where he couldn’t get a drink at a bar so making him kinda boring seem to be a choice
November 23, 2024 at 1:10 AM
Hallmark’s “Our Holiday Story

B

Why didn’t I rate this higher. It has all the right elements but something was missing. Chemistry? Story? It seems to have been written by committee instead of a single vision of what needed to be said. It was harmless and that is not a compliment. Didn’t hate it
November 21, 2024 at 1:35 AM
Review Hallmark’s
Jingle Bell Run
B+
I love Andrew Walker and Ashley Williams can do no wrong. The romance is believable the conflict isn’t forced and their interactions are fun. The only reason this is not an “A” is that the background game they are playing is kind of uninteresting
November 18, 2024 at 9:20 PM