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Spring officially begins on March 20th , bringing with it longer days, flowers, and a sense of renewal. While our current calendar starts the year on January 1st, many cultures and historical traditions view the spring equinox as a natural and symbolic "new year" due to the renewal of nature associated with the season after a long winter. It's a time to embrace new beginnings, reconnect with nature, and find a bit of magic along the way.  To celebrate the Spring Equinox, you can watch some films that reflect the magic of nature and the themes of rebirth. At Multicom, our genre-focused YouTube channels offer a variety of content to suit every mood. This spring, our family-friendly channel, FamBrand , is the perfect place to find films full of adventure that are appropriate for people of all ages. Two standout films, The Magic Door and The Secret Path , capture the essence of spring's themes: growth, second chances, and the magic of transformation.  The Magic Door, fea...

The 1994 film A Christmas Romance , starring the great Olivia Newton-John , is a heartwarming story that reminds us of the true spirit of the holidays and is currently streaming on TheArchive ! Directed by Sheldon Larry , the film follows Julia Stonecypher, a widow with two young daughters struggling to make ends meet and face eviction. Then comes Brian Harding, a bank vice president who arrives to foreclose on Julia's home. Fate intervenes when Brian is injured and stranded at Julia's house, forcing him to spend Christmas with her family. What begins as an icy encounter transforms into a tender story of redemption, love, and the power of community. Olivia Newton-John's portrayal of Julia brings warmth and resilience to the screen. Her determination to create joy for her daughters despite their financial struggles is a testament to the holiday spirit. Also, Gregory Harrison’s character transforms from a cynical banker to a man elated by the kindness and joy Julia and her ...

This post was published on (4/14/22) and updated on (4/3/23) . If ever a holiday needed its own cinematic equivalent to "It's a Wonderful Life," then Passover is the likeliest recipient.  Look no further because  When Do We Eat?  is that film. And it is not this writer's opinion but that of critics far and wide.  So this Wednesday, ask yourself, what makes this movie different from all other movies? Well, it's a Passover movie to start.  When Do We Eat? is definitely a memorable one that even draws comparisons to a little Greek farce that roiled our funny bone - or in this case, shank bone, some years ago. But don't get us started on the Greeks. With the tagline, “My big fat Jewish Seder” the viewer has a sense of what’s on the table. And it’s hard to dispute Jmerica.com whose review of the movie exalts it as, “History’s most hilarious Passover comedy.” That is only if Shalom Sesame: It's Passover, Grover! Is not as funny as it potentially sounds.  That b...