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I’m Your Biggest Fan – Review
I’m Your Biggest Fan – Lifetime – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Delilah notices her students are distracted and questions them. They found a blog post with Delilah’s picture. She was a teen actress on a popular TV show that lasted 5 seasons. Although the network canceled the show years ago, it found a second life on streaming. New and old fans are clamoring for a reboot of the series. The studio listened and offered the previous cast their jobs, but Delilah didn’t sign on. Delilah threatens to take the student’s phone, and the class focuses on the lesson.
Delilah meets with a former castmate, Coby, for dinner. He and the other actors have promotional interviews soon. Cody wants Delilah to attend, but she doesn’t want to join. Later, producer Barry and Delilah’s mother, Miranda, attempt to entice Delilah but to no avail. Fans leave nasty comments when they learn she is the only holdout. Delilah tries to ignore the online hate until it enters reality with a rock through her window and threats in her mailbox. The police offer little comfort, so Delilah runs to her favorite coffee shop.
Delilah’s regular barista, Ellen, commiserates with Delilah. Then, Ellen offers Delilah a place to stay while Delilah waits for the police to find the culprit. Delilah, in fear for her life, graciously accepts Ellen’s offer and moves into Ellen’s apartment. Delilah breathes a sigh of relief. That ease will be short-lived because Delilah went from the frying pan to the fire. Ellen hides her obsession with Delilah and the TV show well. She gained Delilah’s trust and will never let her go. Can Delilah escape Ellen’s clutches?
Ellen’s deranged fantasies have a root cause. She grew up in an abusive home and delved deeper into the show to escape. It wasn’t a form of entertainment but her only friend. Delilah’s world as Chelsea appears easy and carefree because the character’s problems end in 30 minutes. Delilah’s reality is less glamorous. She handles an adult job and responsibilities as a young teenager. And Miranda is demanding and forces Delilah to work. Delilah escaped Hollywood and found solace in her students. The script gives the audience painful backstories, so you sympathize with both characters. Ellen is unhinged but very smart. Ellen outthinking Delilah at every turn while maintaining a job is funny. This plot, acting, and fight scenes make this movie a comedy more than a thriller. So viewers should come for the chills and stay for the laughter.
I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars
You really shouldn’t go poking around in people’s things – Ellen
What is this place, Ellen – Delilah
You never used to be like this – Miranda
You’re the love of my life – Coby
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Snatched from the Crib – Review
Snatched from the Crib – LMN – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Gabby approaches her stepsister’s home. She hasn’t heard from her pregnant stepsister, Eliza, and knows Eliza should have given birth by now. Eliza’s neighbor reports that she hasn’t seen Eliza or the baby for weeks. Gabby calls the police, and they promise to investigate, but Gabby doesn’t believe them. Gabby doesn’t know the baby’s father, but Eliza calls him Blue.
Gabby goes to Eliza’s job to talk to her co-workers. Her boss, Kate, voices concern for Eliza’s whereabouts. Eliza is a reliable project manager for the business. Kate informs Gabby that Eliza worked closely with Kate’s ex-husband, Aiden. She believes Aiden will have more information. Then, Eliza’s husband, Jake, enters. He doesn’t know much about Eliza but offers to help. Kate tells Gabby that Eliza only took 2 weeks off work to backpack in Paris. But that’s not what Gabby remembered. Eliza visited Gabby in Paris for a week. She wonders what Eliza did with the extra week.
Gabby returns to Eliza’s home and wonders if she ever knew her. Then, Gabby gets a terrifying call. The police found Eliza’s body, but her baby girl is missing. Gabby is determined to uncover who killed Eliza and locate her niece. The first step is uncovering Blue’s identity. Will Gabby find the truth before she loses her niece, too?
The plot describes Gabby and Eliza as caring but not close. Gabby lived in Paris, while Eliza resided stateside. It’s understandable why these stepsisters maintained a distance and had secrets. The clues lead to several suspects, but they won’t fool seasoned Lifetimers. The audience will become detached from this movie and turn their attention elsewhere. The title makes zero sense, the culprit’s motives are standard, and the sleuthing is too easy. Of course, Gabby finds an unnecessary relationship in this tumultuous time. The choreographed fights are laughable. This movie’s saving grace is the realistic conclusion. The audience will breathe a sigh of relief. However, viewers should leave this movie on the back burner.
I give it 2 out of 5 stars
You really know a lot about being a criminal – Gabby
It wasn’t supposed to be like this – Eliza
We need to get out of here – Marcus
I came to support Kate. – Jake
Gabby, this is a huge misunderstanding – Aiden
That’s not true – Kate
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Murder at the Derby – Review
Murder at the Derby – Lifetime – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Horse trainer Reggie tells his assistant, Kara, that he must let her go. However, he isn’t firing her but giving her a better opportunity with Rosemont Farms. The COO, Jenny, wants new blood to train her horses. The farm isn’t profitable after Jenny’s brother, Stephen, acquired horrible deals. They must win the next Derby to bring their farm out of financial ruin. Kara gleams with pride and takes the job.
Jenny introduces Kara to the horses and her nephew, Justin. Later, Kara meets the family’s matriarch, Evelyn, and Jenny’s brother, Stephen. Kara works around the home and in the stables. She overhears the Rosemont family’s antagonistic relationship. Stephen believes the company should be his and that his family fights against him. However, Evelyn grows tired of his antics. She tells Stephen she will leave Jenny in charge and write him out of the will. Stephen can’t contain his fury. He drugs and smothers Evelyn before she changes her will. However, he’s still under Jenny’s control. He will take down anyone or anything in his path and has the perfect scapegoat: Kara. Can Kara uncover his evil deeds before the police send her to jail for murdering Evelyn?
This movie has everything Lifetimers crave. The body count isn’t high, but the drama reels you into the plot. The audience should consider this film a shorter version of Yellowstone (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). Viewers will revel in Jenny’s take-charge attitude and Evelyn’s steady hand. While Stephen is the antagonist, you won’t be able to ignore him. His suits, voice, and slick hair make him a villain from head to toe. And you will love it. Kara isn’t a wilting flower. She fights back and won’t allow Stephen to scare her. Fans will love this film from beginning to end. It’s old-school Lifetime that the fans deserve.
I give it 5 out of 5 stars
It was a joke – Alexandra
I’m not going to struggle. I’m going to do what I love – Kara
No, I didn’t. I said she was the best – Jenny
Why can’t you ever just take my side – Stephen
He’s always bucked against authority – Evelyn
No, you’re right – Justin
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The Love Club Moms: Tory – Review
The Love Club Moms: Tory – UPtv – 2 hours and 0 minutes
Tory arrives at the school of her goddaughter, Mara, and runs into Mara’s mom, friend Nila. Tory is excited to share that she adopted a baby girl, Alison. But widow Nila escaped so Mara wouldn’t see her tears. As Tory comforts Nila, they hear a scream. It’s Heather. Her husband, Lance, asked for a separation. Nila focuses on Heather and urges Tory to join her. The three see soon-to-be principal Jo talking with a flirty teacher. She stops him from asking her out, and the women join her. A passerby calls them The Love Club. Confused, the four women – Tory, Nila, Heather, and Jo – look behind them and see a banner with those words written on it. They decide to work together to support each other through love, work, and friendship. Their first task is to help Tory find a nanny.
Finn arrives at Lipton Publishing with his manuscript. He requests to see Tory, but her assistant puts the manuscript at the bottom of Tory’s ‘read’ pile. Finn leaves and drives to Tory’s home. He convinces himself to ask her in person to read his manuscript. Finn knocks on the door, and Tory answers with the Love Club nearby. They assume he’s there to interview for the nanny position and ask questions. Tory hires him after he saves Alison’s life, and Finn goes home without saying a word. His roommate convinces Finn to stay mum. He can use his nanny job to slip his manuscript to Tory at the best time.
Tory returns to the office and greets her father. Her father introduces Tory to Greg. He runs the publishing company’s London offices. He wants them to work together and learn from each other. Greg makes a great impression on Tory. Tory runs to the Love Club and tells her friends that Greg checks most of her boxes. She needs to determine if he will be a good dad. They laugh but don’t know she has an Excel spreadsheet of her requirements for a husband. As the Love Club gets to know Finn more, they think he is the perfect man for Tory. Jo warns them that Tory will hold on to Greg unless they prove he’s not Mr. Right. Will the Love Club make the love connection before Tory uncovers Finn’s ulterior motives?
This film is the first part of a four-part series. It gives viewers a brief introduction to each Love Club member and their different positions in life. Tory is a single mother of an adopted child, while Heather faces a looming separation. Nila is a widow, and Jo is a divorcee. They come together to help with life. No matter the problem’s size, they want to help each other. The ladies are funny as they meddle in Tory’s life to distract Greg and promote Finn. The first interaction between Finn and the Love Club is comedy gold. However, the script fizzles after the first interaction and falls into the love story clichés. The plot, like the conclusion, becomes dreadfully predictable. Hopefully, the upcoming three movies will offer more.
I give it 3.5 out of 5 stars
No, because you don’t believe in all that stuff – Nila
What’s your take on kids? – Tory
Why not. This Love Club could actually be fun – Heather
That is just due diligence – Jo
You are not a stalker. You are persistent – Finn
Tory, you’re taking a cue from a man who plays Choo Choo for a living – Greg
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Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back – Review
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back – Hallmark – 2 hours and 0 minutes
A bird doesn’t sing because it has a answer, it sings because it has a song.
– Maya Angelou
The POstables meet at Ramon’s restaurant for brunch. Rita and Shane notice that the other isn’t enjoying a mimosa. They’re pregnant and bounce at the table with joy and excitement. Ramon approaches the table as the four celebrate with a well-worn letter that his crew found during renovations. They notice no one mailed it, but it has a Maya Angelou Forever Stamp affixed to it. They open the letter at the table and read its contents. The sender didn’t leave their name or identifiable information. Also, it reads as if it’s in code. They decide to take the letter to their office for further examination.
The POstables return to the Dead Letter Office with the letter, and Charley is there with her baby. They give Charley the letter, and she recognizes some of the wording as lyrics. The singer, Nate, stated that he writes his songs. However, the letter proves otherwise. Rita and Shane love Nate and look up his information online. They discover he’s performing in Las Vegas. So, Norman rents an RV, and the POstables take their show on the road.
The POstables arrive in Las Vegas and catch Nate backstage. He denies knowing about the letter or the writer. However, the POstables meet Nate in his trailer, and he admits the truth. He was in love with a talented runaway named Tracy. She wrote songs and had an incredible voice. However, she didn’t want to be in the spotlight. Before Nate signed his deal, he tried to introduce Tracy to the audience, and she ran out of the club. He found her, and she confessed that she had to hide from something terrible. Tracy kissed him and told him to check his mailbox. Since then, Tracy has sent him music with changing P.O. box information for payment. Nate believes Tracy wrote the letter. The POstables are on a mission to find Tracy and the intended recipient. They will unleash devastating secrets and create cascading pain, causing them to wonder if they should deliver this letter.
This Signed, Sealed, Delivered movie has the POstables questioning their job for the first time. They must fulfill their duties as federal authorities while sympathizing with the writer’s plight. They discover that doing the right thing may not always feel good. This storyline will tug at viewers’ heartstrings while invoking a discussion. While this mystery focuses on a moral dilemma, the two subplots center around Oliver. Oliver contends with the father who stayed versus the one who left. This mental struggle happens often in today’s socio-political climate. It sparks a hot debate about idealized parents and actual parenting. This heartfelt discussion is a first for the series that avoids honest issues. This film tackles them head-on and gives them a voice. It’s wonderful to see the writers grow. They allowed the audience and characters to get uncomfortable, acknowledge the feeling, and deal with it maturely. This picture will be a favorite in the series.
I give it 5 out of 5 stars
What is happening? – Norman
We’re pregnant – Shane & Rita
There’s a reason I don’t put myself out there – Tracy
And I never saw her again – Nate
Norm, follow that van – Oliver
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