Plot. We see that not everything has to be about facts and what adds up. It left me with a silly excited smile on my face. If we believe, and lean into what is unexplainable. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window). Stream It Or Skip It: 'Saint Maud' on Hulu and Amazon Prime, a Religious-Horror Tale That'll Scare All Your Lights On, New Movies + Shows to Watch this Weekend: 'The Woman in the Window' on Netflix + More, 'American Idol' Contestant Caleb Kennedy Booted Over KKK-Style Video. II thought she would have her wish come true and be redeemed and feel remorseful but I don’t think there were any more scenes with her. So proud of the Belper Oxfam Carol Singers - I did have some easier lyrics worked out but then changed it at the end of our Christmas Eve shift to match the cards that we had in store. Patrick, I just watched this movie. Kween Cheryl Ladd is the boss of the Time Square Journal. It is Christmas Eve; a blizzard is coming… not winter storm Megan… and the article is delayed from hitting newsstands. Try refreshing the page, or going back and attempting the action again. (Which is confusingly locating in Rockefeller Plaza. 1,148, This story has been shared 708 times. The soldier gives Charity a reporter doll that she had always wanted since childhood. Treat yourself with our range of finest Fairtrade coffee and chocolate. They kiss and are falling in love. ... executive producer (as Suzanne Berger) Shane Boucher. I hope this is the first of annual holiday movies for West. They go for a walk and run into a man named Frank and his wife Diane. 500. Donate to keep the blog and podcast going , Hi! But his feeling abandoned by his parents, even now, is not something he feels the need to make public, and though he shares that truth with Charity, he asks her not to make that public, and she agrees and says he can trust her with that. Where does the money come from? Starring: Amber Stevens West as Charity Jones, Marco Grazzini as Erik Gallagher, Cheryl … Erik praises Charity’s parents, a teacher and a nurse, for choosing professions that required deep patience and compassion. ‘Christmas Unwrapped’ will premiere on Saturday, October 24, on Lifetime at 8 pm ET. that are free for all to attend. Nope Cheryl was just a bad guy in this movie. Erik doesn’t seem to register what she is saying and asks her to be her date to the Mayor’s Christmas party. Breaking down your favorite made for TV movies, one bottle at a time. At the mayor’s Christmas Gala, Erik and Charity are dressed to the nines. 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I didn’t think we’d make it home for Christmas but we did and it was well worth the effort. He claims to get toys from Santa and offers “12 days of Christmas” free events for children in the city. He does not want their economic status get in the way of enjoying the magic of the season. And because it is not proven, Charity does not include the theory in her article. Share. On October 27th, friend/co-host/producer of Lifetime Uncorked Drewbear suffered a stroke and was admitted to the hospital for emergency surgery. 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Wow—print is alive and thriving in this alternate reality! To write her article, Charity interviews Erik’s long-time friend, who looks an awful lot like Santa. It helps that Charity Jones is actually aware that falling in love with the subject of your very first investigative piece, a high-profile piece at that, is ethically nuclear. It's something that seems to uniquely tie us to our "B.C. With a slip of paper thrown into a fire, Christmas wishes come true. Erik shares the kind of holiday spirit that gives people hope. With Candace Cameron Bure, David O'Donnell, Robert Pine, Kendra Mylnechuk. Christmas unwrapped: retro cameras among gifts to be snapped up this year . Charity, an ambitious pragmatic reporter, learns the true meaning of Christmas when she investigates Erik Gallagher, a millionaire who insists that all the gifts that arrive on Christmas every year are from none-other than Santa himself. Her otherwise cold heart is melting, and she does decide to write her wish on the magic paper, which she puts up to her heart before closing it up. Andrews’ Pearl in the Mist (2021 Lifetime), Deadly Excursion: Kidnapped from the Beach (2021), Deep Blue Nightmare or Shark Season (2021 Lifetime). No—and we wouldn’t want it to! He asks her to leave the Santa stuff out of the article. She meets a guy who tells her all about Aliens on the first date. I’m actually struggling to remember even one unwrapping scene in the entire movie! Listen to the Lifetime Uncorked Podcast here! Andrews’ Hidden Jewel (2021 Lifetime), V.C. ... producer. And to bring a tear to your eye, the writers added a Marine’s … Christmas Unwrapped checks all the boxes on the holiday TV-movie romcom wishlist, and then some. It is celebrated in the Christian West as well as in many countries with either a minority or no Christian population. Bill Maher Tests Positive for COVID, Canceling This Week’s 'Real Time', ‘Oxygen’ Ending Explained: Mélanie Laurent’s Netflix Thriller Comes With a Twist. 450, This story has been shared 440 times. Cheryl Ladd also stars. Neither want to work for a company that does not value compassion. When you hear “Tiffany Haddish Christmas romcom,” you expect something bold and raucous along with merry and bright. Please contact us if this problem persists. The only thing I didn't like is the ending. Performance Worth Watching: This shouldn’t come as a surprise, considering she’s the lead of the film, but it’s Amber Stevens West. Christmas is one of the holiest days of the Christian year. They almost kiss while on a snowy walk, but Charity wants to keep things professional. Erik says he fundraises and delivers two million dollars worth of gifts from Kris Kringel and has been working with him since he was twelve. She brings a level of self-aware cool to her role, as well as a bit of an edge—well, as much of an edge as a cable Christmas movie can have. She wishes for forgiveness. Considering the movie’s journalism angle, it could’ve been called Christmas Exposé or—brace yourselves for a super insider-y journalism pun—Dek the Halls. She screwed up big time and he forgave her way too quickly with no real good explanation. Does that stop her? As you say, the two stars have great chemistry, and believable well crafted dialogue. Oct. 25, 8 p.m. What Time Will 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' Season 2 Premiere? For some reason, she doesn’t tell Erik. Even the most cynical can't deny the beauty of colored lights, ornaments, delightful decorations and music as a pleasant and rewarding break from the normal work routine in midwinter. Mind you, this is the kind of seasonal lunacy that I look for and live for in these movies. For additional creative resources on the Christmas story, visit Advent Unwrapped. 'Mare of Easttown' Episode 4: What Happened to Katie Bailey? Who is the Narrator of 'The Crime of the Century' on HBO Max? Charity and Erik get to know one another better. It is Christmas Day and Charity heads to Central Park to find Erik. Thank you! Or is this a gift you’ll want to return? Unwrapped was just as amazing as the rest! More believable than that is the other tradition: a charity organization named NSB (Never Stop Believing) throws 12 days of Christmas events (iceskating, a movie marathon, making ornaments, etc.) ET, This story has been shared 5,137 times. Nick Bain is thirty six years old and has just moved to Boston from Chicago. The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes toothache-inducingly sweet romcoms courtesy of Lifetime. What it is, though, is Christmas Unwrapped—and that’s a perfectly fine movie to be. 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Belper Oxfam’s 12 Days of Christmas Unwrapped Day 11 - education for girls One take and they nailed it. Did they show what Cheryl Ladd’s character wrote for her Chrisman wish? But is this the perfect feel good romcom you’ve been waiting for? )She wants her team to develop an article about Erik Gallarger’s charity, Never Stop Believing. Tisha, who turns out to be the fact-checker, learns that Erik was adopted. Jasmine Blu at October 24, 2020 10:03 pm. : No. Cast: Amber Stevens West, Marco Grazzini, Cherion Drakes. When a doctor doesn't get the position she wanted, she ends up moving to a remote Alaskan town. 626, This story has been shared 609 times. They slow dance, and he asks her out on a real date. 708, This story has been shared 675 times. Airtime: Saturday, October 24 at 8 PM. A Holiday Tradition: In Christmas Unwrapped’s New York, people line up all across the boroughs on Christmas Eve to snag a copy of an actual newspaper just for the annual Christmas feature piece. In an age of secularization and the decline of ritual, Christmas has emerged as the most promising candidate for the first global festival. Genre: Drama. Whatever outdated medium. They are so cute. She is not all evil. ET –A Crafty Christmas Romance:Nicola Posener and Bradford B. Johnson. Directed by Bosede Williams. Charity’s refusal to include that unproven theory, and to stick to her guns, is why she has the courage to quit. If you have seen ‘Christmas detour’ with Candace then you’ll sure going to love this. Christmas Unwrapped: Filming Location And Cast Details The Cinemaholic. Erik drops a letter on the floor when he rushes to take a call, and Charity reads it. You know that literally every single thing is going to work out perfectly in the end, and that makes even the smallest detour into mildly dark territory a delight. She delivers this whopper of a line with precision: “Let’s get one thing out of the way: I’m never going to believe any of this Christmas magic stuff. A little bit of kindness and love have the power to give people hope, and make the seemingly impossible possible. Floating on cloud nine, Charity invites Erik and his single father friend Aaron over to decorate their Christmas tree. Charity Jones wakes up to a house full of decorations put up by her NYC roommate Trish. Santa gives her a gift, it is her childhood letter she wrote with her mother. He says Christmas is about making special memories, and that even though things are so expensive during the holidays, he wants to make at least some things a little easier on them, and free, so people can focus on creating new and warm memories. Unwrapped is a stand alone Christmas story by Evelyn Sola. He is the REAL friend of Erik. The surgery went well, and doctors are assessing what his road to recovery will look like. Charity is incredulous at the fact that she only has three days left to rework the story. Charity says to Erik that she notices that he has never lost that part of himself that truly believes that anything is possible. Christmas Unwrapped is an upcoming Lifetime original movie, premiering on October 24, 2020. We should probably do this in COVID times.) This article is more than 6 years old. Charity finally gets the nerve to ask him the hard-hitting questions. Minority Report: Charity, Trish, Erik, Martin, Mayor. 675, This story has been shared 626 times. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The typical cynical reporter vs. good Samaritan plot line. Tweet. Your plans tonight might include watching Christmas Unwrapped, a sweet holiday romcom that premieres on Lifetime tonight at 8 p.m. EST. Our Take: What a way to start the season! Directed by Peter Sullivan. View all posts by Patrick Serrano. Oct. 30, 8 p.m. A Christmas Carol unwrapped An occult appreciation of Charles Dickens' perennial allegorical ghost story Guest article by John Temple. (Christmas Magic?). At the end of the film, we see editor Cherl Ladd having second thoughts. 490, This story has been shared 450 times. 387, This story has been shared 363 times. What Movies Will It Remind You Of? The post gets 20K view overnight. Regardless of its mythological natures, Christmas is something probably 98% of the world's people are bound to experience in some form. Really, the only downside to Christmas Unwrapped is that it doesn’t feel very Haddish-y. But in contrast to the perspective of a cynic, the film suggests that for Christmas, we can focus on experiences, on being in the moment, with someone you care about, and enjoying simple pleasures like a cup of hot chocolate, or a walk in a snowy park, or a holiday movie classic. ET –Christmas Unwrapped:Amber Stevens West, Marco Grazzini, Cheryl Ladd, and government producer Tiffany Haddish. She unexpectedly ends up finding love, happiness and discovers that the small town is hiding a big holiday secret. Christmas Unwrapped Filming Location Filming for ‘Christmas Unwrapped’ ended in March 2020, with the production wrapping up just days before the pandemic lock-down commenced. As does her pal Trish. Charity realizes she was actually talking to SANTA. Oct. 31, 8p.m. Pin it. What Time Will Amy Adams’s ‘The Woman in the Window’ Be on Netflix? This is my very first book by this author. From executive producer Tiffany Haddish, Christmas Unwrapped follows Charity (Amber Stevens West), an ambitious reporter, who learns the true meaning of Christmas when she investigates Erik Gallagher (Marco Grazzini), a beloved member of the town who insists all the gifts he provides are from none other than Santa himself. Cheryl Ladd hates the draft and tells Charity to get it together and focus on the cold hard facts. Her holiday agnosticism is threatened, though, when she lands a coveted assignment reporting on a mysterious—and, of course, handsome—philanthropist (Marco Grazzini) who gives away millions of dollars in personalized gifts every holiday season. ancestors" and reaffirm … The Lifetime Christmas Movies continue with the premiere of “Christmas Unwrapped,” starring Amber Stevens West and Marco Grazzini, on Saturday night. A good movie. So do Charity and Erik. "Unwrapped" is about a news writer named Charity Jones (played by Beyonce lookalike Amber Stevens West). Tisha and Aaron hit it off. Christmas Unwrapped is available on YouTube in five parts or, for the quality aficionados, as a full-length DVD film from the A&E archives. With Amber Stevens West, Marco Grazzini, Cherion Drakes, Anthony Sherwood. It is from SANTA and explicitly says to destroy the message after reading. Charity is comforted by her father, who knows she would never write a fluff piece. Listen to the podcast: Lifetime Uncorked available wherever you get your podcast. The film emphasizes that priceless outcomes can happen, and that not everything must have a monetary value assigned to it. Memorable Dialogue: How great is West in the role of—I can’t get enough of this name—Charity Jones? CHRISTMAS UNWRAPPED movie trailer - Plot synopsis: Cynical reporter Charity (Amber Stevens West) gets the opportunity of a lifetime when her boss, Janet (Cheryl Ladd) assigns her to profile Erik Gallagher (Marco Grazzini), a handsome bachelor who organizes millions of dollars to help the less fortunate every Christmas. Really, the only downside to Christmas Unwrapped is that it doesn’t feel very Haddish-y. RELATED POSTS RECOMMENDED VIDEOS Newer Post Older Post Home Social Share. Jones investigates a rich dude named Erik Gallagher (played by Jay … As an adopted child who knows very little about my birth parents, I do not understand that. It’s halfway through the movie, and Charity finally starts writing. Charity is assigned to write the essay because her blog is so successful, and she will have to go to the 12 Christmas events put on by Erik. 506, This story has been shared 490 times. : Mix in a bit of A Christmas Prince’s incredibly loose grasp on “journalism” with a little bit of Miracle on 34th Street’s Santa evangelism and throw in a lot of modern day cool and you’ve got Christmas Unwrapped. 5,137, This story has been shared 1,296 times. She reworks this into her new article. This is an age gap, holiday, attraction at first sight, fun, sexy and sweet story. At a newsstand, Charity meets a man named Erik… who runs a Charity. (Is that a thing? #SIOSI, Christmas Unwrapped premieres on Lifetime on Saturday, October 24 at 8 p.m. 'Tis the season to believe in the magic of Christmas. I found it to be pretty GOOD for a TV Christmas flik when the genre is so overworked. He wants to bring magic and hope to as many people as he can, so people don’t have to feel alone. Stream It Or Skip It: 'Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street' on VOD, a Poignant Documentary About a TV Institution, Stream It Or Skip It: 'Some Kind of Heaven' on Hulu, a Peculiar Documentary About a Florida 'Paradise' for Retirees, 7 Alex Gibney Documentaries to Watch After 'The Crime of the Century'. Produced by. Happy Holidays, Christopher. Doug Ikeler, visual effects supervisor at Sony Pictures Imageworks, narrates the "Unwrapped" shot build from "Arthur Christmas. These apples would eventually become Christmas … It's about a journalist named Charity Jones (played by Amber Stevens West ) who is assigned to profile and uncover a scandal behind a super charitable guy, Erik Gallagher (Marco Grazzini), who may or may not be getting all his funds from his millionaire parents. He wants people to believe in Santa and promotes her writing about Santa being the source of the gifts, and moreover, that Christmas is about believing, and about love. Move over, Halloween and Thanksgiving—it’s time for Christmas Unwrapped on Lifetime! Andrews’ All that Glitters (2021 Lifetime), V.C. Tisha quits in solidarity with her friend. A cynical reporter looks into a mysteriously funded Christmas charity run by a handsome bachelor. Charity doesn’t believe in Santa and promises to have her fact checker look into that one. 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Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Popular Post Random Category Popular Posts Woman's fart gender reveal video is slammed The tweet has been watched 11 million times and while it’s been confirmed it was a prank, people who … Amber Stevens West Marco Grazzini Cheryl Ladd It’s one of the 30 original movies of Lifetime’s “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” holiday entertainment fest, which began on October 23. Charity quits on the spot and refuses to put her journalistic integrity on the line. Cheryl Ladd doesn’t like it again and suggests making it more gossipy to sell magazines or newspapers? She also gets a job offer from the New York Times which she accepts. The movie suggests that Santa is alive and well, as much as a spirit of generosity, as he is also alive in each of us. Charity takes a picture of it with her phone. ET –Forever Christmas:Chelsea Hobbs, Christopher Russell, Matthew Anderson, and Jill Morrison. I was just getting all wrapped up in my favorite people from Beachwood that I didn’t want it to end. Just—what an absolute joy she is to watch! Thank you for covering it. Christmas Unwrapped has snappier banter than usual, true, but this isn’t A Girls Trip Christmas. When it seems that he is about to tell her ( or lecture to her ) what the true meaning of Christmas is, he surprises her by telling her the answer is simple: it is love. For a time, Charity is skeptical about being in the spirit, magic, and wishes, but Tish begs her to fill out the paper. Charity, an ambitious reporter, learns the true meaning of Christmas when she investigates Erik Gallagher, a beloved member of the town who insists all the gifts he provides every Christmas are from none-other than Santa himself. Solve your gift-giving challenges with something special that’s been hand made with love. 609, This story has been shared 523 times. What’s the catch?! It’s Christmas! It begins a 12-day celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Please consider helping by donating to the GoFundMe: Post was not sent - check your email addresses! I love these actors and their chemistry. If you can’t tell already, I loved Unwrapped. Directed by Bosede Williams, harboring a cast of the obligatory good-looking people, and containing an actual villain (the never aging Cheryl Ladd), Christmas Unwrapped is romance meets the good tidings version of 27 Dresses. I'm a Chicago based actor and podcast host, who has a love/hate relationship with made for TV movies. When her article comes out, seemingly written by her, claiming his parents fund everything, that is why he feels betrayed. Oct. 24, 8 p.m. The audio doesn’t record because Santa can’t be recorded. He doesn’t ask her not to write about Santa. When she calls to tell her dad, he calls her “Charity Robin Roberts Jones.” (We also learn that Charity’s mother recently passed away. She has certainly read the morning Blog that Charity wrote. When one of his workers/friends/followers looks Charity Jones in the eyes and warns her against writing something negative about NSB, well, it was then that I realized that NSB sounds a little like NXIVM! Does the Title Make Any Sense? As Erik, actor Marco Grazzini is not only perpetually handsome and smiley, he actually is wonderfully reactive, and emotes in a believable way. He asks her to write her Christmas wishes on a piece of paper, and Charity tells him that she doesn’t believe in Christmas magic, so don’t even try it. She’s a natural at the holiday romcom format as well as a standout. It was too quick and too neat. I believe in facts—and that’s what this story’s going to represent.”. Don’t forget to listen to the Lifetime Uncorked Podcast available on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Truly, this movie’s depiction of journalism is about as spot-on as Emily in Paris‘ depiction of brand management—and I wouldn’t have it any other way! As our regular readers know it is our custom to publish something at Christmas in keeping with the spirit of the season. The first weekend of LIfetime’s Christmas movie lineup includes a gift to you from producer Tiffany Haddish. She sends a draft to Cheryl Ladd and plans the next blog post she has been neglecting. As for the subject of Charity Jones’ professional and personal interest, Grazzini does a fine job with bright-eyed maybe-billionaire Erik Gallagher. He fully believes his money comes from Santa Claus and that he’s been recruited by Kris Kringle himself to hand out gifts. Update: It never gets established or proven that Erik’s biological parents are funding the multi-million toy and gift giveaway. The evergreens traditionally brought inside were soon decorated with apples, symbolizing the Garden of Eden. Introduction by Occult Mysteries. It’s not until Charity receives a Rachel the Reporter doll that she starts to attempt to believe. Although I have to admit, there is something unintentionally unsettling about his perfect smile and the way his philanthropy has caused a cadre of believers to form around him, volunteering their time to make his 12 days of charity a reality. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. 1,296, This story has been shared 1,148 times. Principal photography took place in Canada, in the Ontario province. My only complaint is that I wanted it to be longer. OMG, this comment is better than my recap. She is seen reading up on Erik and his foundation. The end! Which I loved. I love her. Upgrade to remove ads. In the nighttime outdoor picnic in the winter park, Erik asks Charity not to write about his parents. 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