(Photo Credits: Screengrab from Hallmark Channel’s Official YouTube Account)
- Christmas on Cherry Lane
Jonathan Bennett is swiftly solidifying his reputation as a Christmas icon, and this year’s Christmas on Cherry Lane by Hallmark Channel serves as compelling evidence. In this film, he shares the screen with another openly gay actor Vincent Rodriguez III, and the storyline weaves together three distinct struggles, highlighting Bennett and Rodriguez’s unforeseen chance to grow their family.
Check out the film’s official blurb below:
A young couple preparing to welcome their first child; an empty-nester and her fiancé ready to start a new chapter; and a couple who unexpectedly have the chance to expand their family on Christmas Eve celebrate the holiday as they navigate these turning points in their lives. Starring Catherine Bell, Jonathan Bennett, John Brotherton, Erin Cahill, James Denton and Vincent Rodriguez III.
- Friends & Family Christmas
Friends & Family Christmas explores the “fake dating” trope in a lesbian comedy featuring Canadian actor Ali Liebert and Humberley Gonzalez, known for their role in “Ginny & Georgia.” The storyline follows Danielle (played by Gonzalez), who, pursuing an art career in New York, chooses to spend the holidays with friends rather than her overbearing parents. A twist unfolds when she is set up on a date with Amelia (portrayed by Liebert), and the two unexpectedly discover a deeper connection than either had anticipated.
- A Holiday I Do
In the film A Holiday I Do, Lindsay Hicks portrays the role of Jane, a single mother grappling with the challenges of managing her family’s farm after the passing of her father. While Jill Larson takes on the role of her mother, providing a source of support, the plot thickens as she becomes entangled in organizing a wedding for her best friend and navigating the demands of his bridezilla fiancée. The narrative takes an intriguing twist when romantic sparks ignite between Jane and the wedding planner, Sue (played by Rivkah Reyes). In the midst of this unexpected attraction, Jane strives to keep her composure, doing everything in her power to maintain a cool demeanor.
Now streaming on Tello Films.
- Catch Me If You Claus
Catch Me If You Claus is among the 40 new Christmas movies set to be released by Hallmark this year.
Please note that although this film features a straight romance, it stars openly gay actor Luke Macfarlane.
The storyline follows the adventures of Chris, Santa Claus’s son, portrayed by the 41-year-old Luke Macfarlane. Chris embarks on his inaugural mission and encounters Avery Quinn (played by Italia Ricci), an aspiring news anchor who coincidentally owns the house he inadvertently “broke into.” The plot takes an entertaining turn when Avery decides to restrain him with a string of Christmas lights – an amusing scene that you won’t want to miss. Chris must then persuade Avery to release him so he can fulfill his duty of delivering presents to children, and inevitably, a heartwarming romance unfolds.
You can stream Catch Me If You Clause on Hallmark Channel.
Holiday Heart is a good movie as well.
It is excellent! An outstanding performance by Ving Rhames.
“… this film features a straight romance, it stars openly gay actor..” So?
Typical Hollywood and media. Their Progressive/Liberal LGTBQ+ Militants practically piss themselves when a Straight actor fills a Gay character role. But it’s all unicorns and butterflies when a Gay actor fills a Straight character role.
It shouldn’t matter either way, Actors only rarely portray who they really are. Some people love making issues.
“Private Faces In Public Spaces Are Wiser And Nicer/Then Public Faces In Private Places,”
W.H. Auden wrote in 1932,
The Mystique and The Bane of Actors/Actresses… .
Many actors do portray themselves, sad to say.
That is why Hollywood is devoid of glamour, pizzaz and admiration.
Today,
it isn’t always –
about talent;
instead –
it is about “Media Presentation” – and who best exemplifies it.
Tom Cruise … doesn’t matter what movie of his I view, all I see is a guy named Tom Cruise. And yes, he’s nice enough to look at, but once he speaks, it’s game over as his character blasts past his looks.
can i please touch Luke MacFarlane, please? just a touch of Luke, just a little bit, maybe, perhaps, honey?
What’s the point of watching a gay actor play straight roles?
Padre:
Enjoying the “Quintessential Example” of a “Perfect Oxymoron“!
Wow, I think that’s the same thing as saying “what’s the point, of a black man and woman, playing Mr., Mrs. Santa Claus,” isn’t it? “Making love” totally, heteros playing gay roles, I didn’t have a problem with that, did you? Just sayin’, look at it that way, if you can, lol. Additionally, that’s watch we’ve been watching for decades, they didn’t just start making movies yesterday you know; all of those arranged-staged marriages of the yesteryear actors that were gay/lesbian, remember? But it’s true, to “Overt d’ Espirites'” point; many actors do seem to be just basically playing their… Read more »
To All My Gay Brethren’s…
A “Fairy Christmas”
and
may your “Stockings” be the right size and length – and stuffed with all sorts of goodies –
for –
the flesh and the soul!
From –
Kasper – The Ever-Friendly Ghost!