Best TV Movies

Toby · 02-25-2009, 05:34 PM

Whenever I channel surf on the weekend I always end up watching made-for-TV movies, and almost always on ABC Family channel... there is nothing better on a lazy Sunday. So, to answer my own question, I think they have the best TV movies, and the best they've done is the AU PAIR movies, which is particularly awesome since they are coming out with a third one this March.

Any other fans? What's your favorite?

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Broadway · 02-25-2009, 09:10 PM

I've never seen the Au Pair movies, but I do enjoy ABC Family.

I normally find myself being a girly girl and getting sucked into the Lifetime movies with sordid stories of girl power.

That, or you are always guaranteed to find a great 80s movie on TNT or TBS. I love watching Sixteen Candles, and Grease.. or anything. What a Girl Wants with Colin Firth and Amanda Bynes is another that I've watched no less than 30 times.

And now that I've rambled I realize that I went off tangent and left the "made for tv" topic, but....

Rattus · 02-25-2009, 09:13 PM

Best made for tv movie ever? Evil Roy Slade. Followed closely by the third segment of Trilogy of Terror.

ClosetNerd · 02-26-2009, 09:38 AM

What a fun topic. Gosh, I don't know about the best made for TV movies, but my friend and I always joke about "Gosh, how many times have we watched "15 and pregnant"

" That seems to be a made for TV staple.

AJane · 02-26-2009, 05:14 PM

I mourn the passing of the mini-series - Roots, The Thorn Birds, Winds of War, and my favourite, Pride and Prejudice. Oh, and Lonesome Dove.

(Lonesome Dove, btw, is a fantastic novel - I'm not a fan of westerns as a rule but I found I couldn't put it down.)

barefootdyke · 02-27-2009, 08:21 AM

i think my all time fave is "too young to die" with brad pitt and juliette lewis ... it's based on a true story and very well acted.

liz_momof2 · 03-01-2009, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by AJane

I mourn the passing of the mini-series - Roots, The Thorn Birds, Winds of War, and my favourite, Pride and Prejudice. Oh, and Lonesome Dove.

(Lonesome Dove, btw, is a fantastic novel - I'm not a fan of westerns as a rule but I found I couldn't put it down.)

Oh my mom loved The Thorn Birds and most of my childhood, anytime it was shown on tv we would watch it. Inevitably, the love passed onto me. I haven't seen it in years, hmmm, maybe I should see if it's available through Blockbuster Online?

liz_momof2 · 03-01-2009, 01:00 AM

My favorite movie from ABC Family was from back in the mid-90s, Night of the Twisters with Devon Sawa. It was based off of a book of a true story which was written by the main character. Celeste in the City and Picking Up and Dropping Off were favorites too. One of the first tv movies I really remember watching and although I couldn't say I enjoyed it was a Candace Cameron/Fred Savage movie about abusive relationships called "No One Would Tell." That movie had me in chills when I watched it at 16 and really cemented the belief that I would never put up with an abusive relationship.

burntbrat · 03-01-2009, 02:46 AM

My favorite made for TV movie is The Temptations, hands down. I watch it whenever it comes on VH1.

barefootdyke · 03-01-2009, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by liz_momof2

My favorite movie from ABC Family was from back in the mid-90s, Night of the Twisters with Devon Sawa. It was based off of a book of a true story which was written by the main character...

that was a VERY good movie ... and very well done. i have a love/hate relationship with tornados (they fascinated me but also scare me to death) and the tornado scene had my blood pressure going up!

02-25-2009, 05:34 PM	#1
Toby FORT Fogey Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Virginia Age: 27 Posts: 1,248	Best TV Movies Whenever I channel surf on the weekend I always end up watching made-for-TV movies, and almost always on ABC Family channel... there is nothing better on a lazy Sunday. So, to answer my own question, I think they have the best TV movies, and the best they've done is the AU PAIR movies, which is particularly awesome since they are coming out with a third one this March. Any other fans? What's your favorite? __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." Benjamin Franklin.

02-25-2009, 09:10 PM	#2
Broadway One in every crowd.. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 18,485	Re: Best TV Movies I've never seen the Au Pair movies, but I do enjoy ABC Family. I normally find myself being a girly girl and getting sucked into the Lifetime movies with sordid stories of girl power. That, or you are always guaranteed to find a great 80s movie on TNT or TBS. I love watching Sixteen Candles, and Grease.. or anything. What a Girl Wants with Colin Firth and Amanda Bynes is another that I've watched no less than 30 times. And now that I've rambled I realize that I went off tangent and left the "made for tv" topic, but.... __________________ My body is like a rum chocolate souffle. If I don't warm it up right, it doesn't rise.

02-25-2009, 09:13 PM	#3
Rattus Wild thang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In the trees Age: 49 Posts: 4,649	Re: Best TV Movies Best made for tv movie ever? Evil Roy Slade. Followed closely by the third segment of Trilogy of Terror. __________________ I like to pigeonhole people, and then judge them. - Stephen Colbert.

02-26-2009, 09:38 AM	#4
ClosetNerd A Meat Loaf Aday... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Northern NY Posts: 2,857	Re: Best TV Movies What a fun topic. Gosh, I don't know about the best made for TV movies, but my friend and I always joke about "Gosh, how many times have we watched "15 and pregnant" " That seems to be a made for TV staple. __________________ ~There is no way to Happiness. Happiness is the way.~

02-26-2009, 05:14 PM	#5
AJane Provoked Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Looking for a complication Posts: 7,413	Re: Best TV Movies I mourn the passing of the mini-series - Roots, The Thorn Birds, Winds of War, and my favourite, Pride and Prejudice. Oh, and Lonesome Dove. (Lonesome Dove, btw, is a fantastic novel - I'm not a fan of westerns as a rule but I found I couldn't put it down.) __________________ All my life, I have felt destiny tugging at my sleeve. ~ Thursday Next The truth, like humor, is where you find it. - Henry Rollins

02-27-2009, 08:21 AM	#6
barefootdyke shoes? who needs shoes?? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: michigan Age: 46 Posts: 6,679	Re: Best TV Movies i think my all time fave is "too young to die" with brad pitt and juliette lewis ... it's based on a true story and very well acted.

03-01-2009, 01:00 AM	#8
liz_momof2 FORT Fan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 251	Re: Best TV Movies My favorite movie from ABC Family was from back in the mid-90s, Night of the Twisters with Devon Sawa. It was based off of a book of a true story which was written by the main character. Celeste in the City and Picking Up and Dropping Off were favorites too. One of the first tv movies I really remember watching and although I couldn't say I enjoyed it was a Candace Cameron/Fred Savage movie about abusive relationships called "No One Would Tell." That movie had me in chills when I watched it at 16 and really cemented the belief that I would never put up with an abusive relationship.

03-01-2009, 02:46 AM	#9
burntbrat Forum Assistant Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX Age: 34 Posts: 2,256	Re: Best TV Movies My favorite made for TV movie is The Temptations, hands down. I watch it whenever it comes on VH1. __________________ One of these days I'll stop being sensitive. Until then, I'll continue to be devastated on a daily basis. Life breaks my heart.