Great American Family Movies

Image:  Great American Media Joy for Christmas  Plot Summary A publicist introduces a famous athlete to the joys of Christmas in the hopes that he will assist her in saving her family's annual charity. Starring:   Cindy Busby & Sam Page My Movie Grade:  B It's a sweet movie steeped in the generosity of the Christmas season, but the tropes are a little too familiar, the acting isn't always the best (especially the supporting cast), and Busby and Page don't generate much onscreen chemistry. A Story with Morals Are you old enough to remember when many shows on TV included a moral or life lesson?  Programs today are a far cry from that bygone era, with most networks embracing political ideology while sacrificing ethics and values.  As a result, our culture suffers decline. Joy for Christmas  is a story about involving your heart to help others in need, especially during the holidays. Cindy Busby plays Holly Silver, a publicist who quits her job and ultimately returns to

  Image:  GAC Family Media Angel Falls Christmas Plot Summary A career-driven doctor with little time for Christmas cheer receives heavenly intervention to get her on track. Starring:  Jessica Lowndes and Chad Michael Murray My Movie Grade:  A It's About Work/Life Balance ER doctor, Ally Morgan (Jessica Lowndes) finally receives a promotion to hospital administrator, which means she won't be working nights and has a shot at a normal schedule--something her boyfriend, Josh (David Reale) has been anxiously anticipating.  Just as he's about to propose, Ally informs him she'll still be picking up extra shifts in the ER because she enjoys working with patients.  Not being passionate about his career in marketing, Josh is floored by Ally's announcement and makes her choose between him and her job. The two can't find a happy middle ground.  Josh tells Ally, I wish you could see that there's more to life than just work.  Ally parries, I wish you could see that ther