Happy Father's Day Weekend, Friends, and Happy Flag Day and 250th Anniversary of the Army...
Father’s Day is such a special time to pause and thank God for the gift of fathers, those strong, steady, and faithful men who lead with unconditional love.
First and foremost, we all have the constant love of our Heavenly Father, whom we can always turn to for direction and peace.
I feel incredibly grateful for my own Daddy, a hardworking farmer whose hands are strong from working the land but whose heart is gentle, steady, and rooted in faith. Whether he’s out in the fields working from sunrise to sunset or quietly praying over our family, my Daddy leads with love, strength, and humility. I thank God every day for the blessing of being raised by a father who leads with quiet strength and a momma whose love and faith have always been the heart of our home.
A very Happy Father's Day to all the dads, fathers, daddies, da-das, grandpas, grandaddies, grandfathers, pa-pas, and more who visit here!
Whether you're honoring your father, grandfather, or a father figure in your life, I hope this special day is filled with love, gratitude, and sweet memories!
And of course, no Father's Day would be complete without watching a few of our favorite father-themed movies, with those heartwarming stories that remind us just how important a father’s role truly is.
See what's airing this weekend below.
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Saturday, June 14, 2025:
Happy Flag Day and 250th Anniversary of the Army
Celebrate this patriotic day by watching the Army's 250th Birthday Parade, fireworks, and more festivities!
My father served in the Army, so this event is especially meaningful to our family, and I can imagine that those of you with family and friends who have also served in the Army feel a similar pride in their contributions and in our country.
This timing of this feels particularly significant considering all that is unfolding worldwide. When the news of the bombing came across the TV last night (Thursday), I froze for a minute, then I started praying for peace for America and our allies throughout the world. May God be with all who serve to protect our freedom.
This special event to honor the Army on Saturday, June 14th, will be televised by numerous media outlets, including Real America's Voice, RSBN, Fox News, Newsmax, and Merit TV, among others.
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Sunday, June 15, 2025:
Classic Father-Themed Movies and Shows airing this Sunday...
Great American Family:
The Engagement Plan - 6pm
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters - 8pm
Learning to Love - 10pm
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Hallmark Channel:
Falling for Vermont - 8pm
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Hallmark Mystery:
Fixer Upper Mysteries marathon - 10am to 4pm
Martha's Vineyard Mysteries marathon - 4pm to 10pm
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Hallmark Family:
The Waltons marathon - 11am to 7pm
When Calls the Heart marathon - 7pm to 11pm
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FE-TV (Family Entertainment Television):
The channel is airing a block of classic TV sitcoms that centers around fathers.
Click here to see the schedule
Plus, the Sunday matinee is:
Father of the Bride (1950) - 3pm
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TCM:
Judge Hardy & Son ... 1:45pm
The Courtship of Eddie's Father ... 3:30pm
Father of the Bride (1950) ... 8pm
Life with Father ... 9:45pm
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FMC:
Life with Father ... 2pm
The Courtship of Eddie's Father ... 4:30pm
Father of the Bride (1950) ... 7pm
Father's Little Dividend (1950) ... 9pm
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TBS:
Father of the Bride (1991) ... 3pm
Father of the Bride II (1995) ... 5:15pm
Father of the Bride (1991) ... 11pm
Father of the Bride II (1995) ... 1:15am
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New Movies:
For those of you wondering, yes, there are also two new movies this weekend. (
Please see reviews below.)
The Hallmark Channel is premiering
To Barcelona, Forever on Saturday night, and UPtv has
Two Chefs and a Wedding Cake on Sunday.
To Barcelona, Forever is the second movie in a 2-part movie series. See reviews for the first film, "To Barcelona, with Love," below.
And I've also included reviews below for UPtv's
Two Chefs and a Wedding Cake.
Movie Reviews "To Barcelona, with Love" :
🎬 What a disappointment! Once again Hallmark ruined a perfectly good movie , the Barcelona movie, by introducing a gay attraction. Don’t know what happened after that because I switched channels. ~Anonymous
🎬 Another Ashley Williams NOT family friendly movie. Totally unnecessary. ~JoCo
🎬 My husband and I watched "To Barcelona, with Love" last night. Honestly, I have mixed feelings about it. I adore Alison and Ashley. They both did a good job in the movie. Bonus points for a different storyline (with regard to Alison and Ashley only) and for a gorgeous location. And, I thought Alison and Ashley's friendship was sweet and believable.
*** Spoiler Alert ** However, there were several things that bothered me. There was a same-sex storyline that disappointed me. Why?? And, I did not think Nico had chemistry with either one of the female leads. Seriously, I felt Alison and Ashley had better chemistry. I don't think I will watch the second installment. ~Joan
🎬 About the 45-50 minute mark in To Barcelona With Love, I deleted it. There is a same sex side couple who meet and it's very obvious this is no longer family friendly. Very disappointed but with Ashley Williams and Alison Sweeny I was leery of this movie and had my guard up. Sad as it was a fresher story. ~Anonymous
Movie Reviews "Two Chefs and a Wedding Cake" :
🎬 Reel One's Two Chefs and a Wedding Cake has a gay caterer. -Maria
🎬 I remember enjoying Two Chefs And A Wedding Cake despite a gay character in the cast - Florence
And a bonus movie review snippet from
IMDB:
🎬 Let's be generous: there's something comforting about harmless fluff you can watch once and forget immediately. But if you're expecting real chemistry or a storyline that lasts in your memory beyond the credits, think again. Reel One clearly wanted to channel Hallmark-style wedding magic-and nailed the formula-but missed on originality and staying power.
Verdict: Five stars earned for hitting every romantic trope box, nailing the formula, and delivering just barely enough charm to watch once-if you're in the mood for disposable fluff. But don't expect to fall in love with it ... just fall into old tropes. ~RemoteWarrior
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ONE WEEKEND AWAY!!!
MERRY MOVIE WEEKEND is NEXT WEEKEND - June 21st and June 22nd - on Hallmark Mystery!
And if you're wondering... yes, the network changed the title of the event from Merry Movie Week to Merry Movie Weekend, as the event now takes place only on Saturday and Sunday. (What does this mean for the Christmas movie season on Hallmark Mystery? Will the network scale back its Christmas programming, too? What's your guess? Please share in comments below.)
Although the celebration on Hallmark Mystery is smaller this year during their annual Christmas in June, the Hallmark Channel will more than make up for it... with their celebration beginning June 27th and lasting the whole month of July! Plus, you'll find Christmas classics from the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery, too! Be sure to look for your favorites in the Christmas Movie Schedule.
(Please note: there could be some schedule changes, so be sure to bookmark the page and check back for any edits and additions!)
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Have a Blessed Father's Day Weekend, Everyone!
Whether you're firing up the grill for a backyard BBQ, playing a few rounds of cornhole, sharing stories and laughter, or relaxing in quiet reflection, I hope you all have a wonderful, pleasant weekend.
If you'd also like to share a movie review, please do so in comments below.
God's Blessing to You All,
Net
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"As a father has compassion
on his children,
so the LORD has compassion
on those who fear Him."
~ Psalm 103:13
