Girls Gone Hallmark | Hallmark Movie Reviews

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  • Christmas Island
    Are you ready for some holiday cheer? Girls Gone Hallmark is back with a brand new Hallmark movie review, and this time Megan and Wendy are chatting about "Christmas Island" starring Andrew Walker and Rachel Skarsten. So grab some hot cocoa (or call downstairs for a coffee) and settle in for a hilarious and heartwarming discussion of "Christmas Island" on Girls Gone Hallmark. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Christmas Island" Andrew Walker (Oliver MacLeod) - Andrew has 85 acting credits include the Curious Caterer series, last year’s smash hit Three Wise Men and a Baby, and an appearance as hot guy Mike on an episode of the Big Bang Theory. Rachel Skarsten (Kate Gabriel) - Rachel’s 44 acting credits include roles in last year’s The Royal Nanny as well as the character Beth Kane in the Batwoman series. Kate Drummond (Helen Sharpe) - Helen’s 68 acting credits are usually grittier fare. She had a role in Five Days at Memorial, the mini series about a New Orleans hospital during Hurricane Katrina. She’s also appeared in My Mom Made Me do it, Pretty Cheaters, and Deadly Lies. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3qpLfyRKqY?si=T2NXhGcmLE1qn1Jk&w=560&h=315] Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark review "The Royal Nanny" starring Rachel Skarsten. Jefferson Brown (Thomas Sharpe) - Jefferson has 95 acting credits that include the series’ The Way Home, When Hope Calls and The Good Witch. We're starting a campaign for Brown to star in a leading Hallmark role. Peter MacNeill (Jim MacLeod) - Peter has 208 credits and we recently saw him as the grandfather in Flipping For Christmas. His credits are vast, but he was also in The Good Witch series throughout its seven series run. Lauren Hammersley (Maggie Hughes) Lauren may only have 12 acting credits, but she makes an impression on screen. On Virgin River she’s the character Charmaine who you love to hate.  Related Podcast Episode: "The Way Home" Season 1, Episode 1 with Jefferson Brown as Colton Landry. Britt Loder (Cali Sharpe) - Loder has 4 acting credits - all small roles but made an impression in this one. Lincoln MacNeil (Finn Sharpe) - MacNeil is an up and comber also with just 4 acting credits! Directed by: David Weaver His 41 acting credits include a ton of Hallmark like Sweeter than Chocolate and Lights, Camera, Christmas. He’s also the director of the Hallmark series Holidazed that still hasn’t received a release date. Related Podcast Episode: A Girls Gone Hallmark Favorite from 2022 - "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" Written by: Samantha Herman - Samanta has 15 writing credits including Our Italian Christmas Memories and Game of Love  and…Mingle All the Way and A Fabled Holiday. AND Angel Falls: A Novel Holiday - a dark horse of a Jen Lilley movies.  Filmed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in August. Christmas Island is a real place about 3.5 hours away from Halifax, but no filming was done there. Did you know: Adorned with colourful buoys, twinkling lights and evergreen boughs, towering Christmas trees fashioned out of carefully stacked lobster traps are becoming regular fixtures in fishing communities across Nova Scotia. The traps are then festooned with over 180 wooden and plastic buoys, each painted in a unique pattern pertaining to a local fishing boat and most inscribed with the names of fishermen lost at sea. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RACHEL SKARSTEN (@rachieskarsten) //www.instagram.com/embed.js Our Thoughts on "Christmas Island" This is a synopsis of the ideas we discuss in greater detail on "Girls Gone Hallmark," and we invite you to become a listener of the show! What We Liked We truly enjoyed watching "Christmas Island" for several reasons. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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    31 min
  • Mystery on Mistletoe Lane
    Get ready to fill your heart with holiday joy, cause Girls Gone Hallmark is the podcast you've been waiting for! Megan and Wendy are bringing the Hallmark magic straight to your earbuds in today's brand new episode. This week, they're taking a trip down "Mystery on Mistletoe Lane", starring Victor Webster and Erica Cerra. If you're a fan of Christmas movies with a twist of mystery, this episode is a must-listen.  Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Mystery on Mistletoe Lane" Allan Harmon directed. Harmon has 40 previous directing credits (plus another 43 assistant director credits). His last movie for Hallmark was Fourth Down & Love from earlier this year. He also directed Mingle All the Way, You’re Bacon Me Crazy, and Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater - among others. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Beverly Hills Wedding" Mark Hefti wrote the script. He has 17 writing credits including some movies we really liked here at Girls Gone Hallmark: Unexpected Grace, A Dickens of a Holiday!, My Christmas Family Tree and Beverly Hills Wedding. He’s also the writer for the upcoming Nikki DeLoach movie A World Record Christmas. Victor Webster stars as David Avery. Webster has 90 acting credits including The Wedding Veil movies, Matchmaker Mysteries, A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe, and Summer Villa. He also played Mike in 11 episodes Workin’ Moms which you can stream on Netflix. Erica Cerra plays Heidi Wicks. She has 50 acting credits, including quite a bit of voice work. She is probably best known for a TV series called Eureka that ran from 2006-2012 on the Sci-Fi channel. This looks to be her first project for Hallmark. Juliette Hawk plays teen daughter Annie. She has seven previous acting credits including A Winning Team and Christmas at the Golden Dragon for Hallmark. She also looks to have a small role in the Paul Campbell movie Magic in Mistletoe later this season. Logan Pierce plays son Garrett. This is his first Hallmark movie. Related Podcast Episode: Review of "My Christmas Family Tree" Mary-Beth Manning plays Linda. She has just 21 acting credits and this is her second Hallmark movie. She was previously the TV-movie Laker Girls (starring Tina Yothers in 1990) and one episode of an ABC Afterschool Special called “My Mother Was Never a Kid” in 1981. Fred Henderson plays Wallace. Henderson has a staggering 153 acting credits including a ton of work for Hallmark. He will also be seen in the upcoming Christmas on Cherry Lane. Filmed in British Columbia, Canada from late August to early September 2023. What Christmas Movies Will Girls Gone Hallmark Review this Year Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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    30 min
  • Never Been Chris’d
    If you're a fan of Hallmark movies and the talented Tyler Hynes, then Girls Gone Hallmark is the perfect podcast for you! In this latest episode, your hosts Megan and Wendy, dish out the deets on the newest Hallmark movie, "Never Been Chris'd." But, hold onto your swoon, they also dive into why this particular movie might not have hit the sweet spot for all the die-hard Tyler Hynes fans.  Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Never Been Chris'd" Written by Joie Botkin. Joie was 22 previous writing credits including "Cranberry Christmas," "Falling for You," as well as last year’s "Our Italian Christmas Memories." Jeff Beesley directed "Never Been Chris'd". Jeff had back to back movies this weekend with "Never Been Chris’d" and "The Santa Summit." His resume also includes Hallmark’s "Just One Kiss," "A Christmas Cookie Catastrophe," and "Love Strikes Twice." Next up for this director is "Miracle in Bethlehem, PA."  Janel Parrish plays Naomi. Janel has 51 previous acting credits and is probably most known for her role on Pretty Little Liars from 2010-2017. She also played big sister Margot in the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” movie trilogy. As for Hallmark, Janel last was seen in "Family History Mysteries: Buried Past." Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes plays Liz. She has a very short resume with just 6 acting credits. This is her first Hallmark movie. Tyler Hynes plays Chris Silver. He was last seen in "A Picture of Her" earlier this year. Related Podcast Episode: The smoking hot chemistry in "A Picture of Her" Linda Ko plays Naomi’s mom. She has 56 acting credits including "Guiding Emily," "Sweeter Than Chocolate," and "Open by Christmas." She also was in two of the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” movies where she played Aunt Carrie.  Henriette Ivanans played Liz’s mom Mimi. She’s been in a ton of other Hallmark movies including "Made for Each Other," "Hanukkah on Rye," "Love Strike Twice" and "Sweet Autumn." This was filmed in Manitoba, Canada as well as some areas of Winnipeg. Filming began on May 12, 2023 and ended on June 3, 2023. Related: A Complete List of Tyler Hynes movies for Hallmark Channel What Christmas Movies Will Girls Gone Hallmark Review this Year? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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    26 min
  • Flipping For Christmas
    If you're a fan of Hallmark movies, then you won't want to miss Girls Gone Hallmark, the podcast where Megan and Wendy share their reviews of the latest Hallmark films. In today's episode, they review "Flipping For Christmas." This movie features all the Hallmark cliches you can imagine, and unfortunately, left Megan feeling so frustrated she wanted to throw things at her TV! Tune in to find out what they had to say about this film and whether or not it's worth your time. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Flipping For Christmas" Ashley Newbrough plays Abigail. She has 28 acting credits including this year's "Love in Glacier National: A National Park Romance." She will also star in the new installment of "The Love Club" which will debut next year on Hallmark Channel. Marcus Rosner plays Bo. Marcus has 58 acting credits, including the Hallmark series "Ride" and is tapped to return to "The Love Club" series with Ashley Newbrough. Rosner can also be seen this holiday season in "Coupled Up for Christmas" which premieres on the movie streaming app Plex. Natalie Lisinka plays sister Claire. She has 66 acting credits including a role in Prime TV series called "The Lake." She's previously appeared in Hallmark movies like "Christmas in Angel Falls" and "Under the Autumn Moon." Related Podcast Review: Love in Glacier National Eman Ayaz plays assistant Jessica. She has just 8 acting credits including a Christmas thriller called "The Christmas Spirit." Ray Galletti is bad guy Antonio. He has 64 acting credits including "Workin' Moms" and last appeared on Hallmark in "Season for Love." Peter MacNeill plays Edwards. He has a staggering 206 acting credits including 47 episodes of "The Good Witch" for Hallmark. This movie was written by Brett Heard. This is Heard's first movie for Hallmark but has directed a series of short films as well as episodes from two series called "Originals" and "Life Unjarred." Kathering Barrell directed "Flipping For Christmas" and this is her first full-length movie directing credit. She's also an actor who has appeared in "The Good Witch," "Wynona Earp" and "Workin' Moms." This movie was filmed in Ontario, Canada during March and April, 2023. What Christmas Movies Will Girls Gone Hallmark Review this Year? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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    24 min
  • Mystic Christmas
    Girls Gone Hallmark is your go-to Hallmark movie review podcast! Join Megan and Wendy as they sit down with The Iconic Keith Costumes to chat about his latest project, "Mystic Christmas." Not only do the girls dive into the costumes with Keith, but they also share their own thoughts on the film, highlighting what they liked and what they wished for. Tune in to hear all the festive fun plus some behind-the-scenes news on Keith Costumes' other Hallmark projects! If you enjoy listening to Girls Gone Hallmark, we could definitely use your 5-star ratings and written reviews on your preferred podcast platform. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Mystic Christmas" "Mystic Christmas" was filmed in southeastern Connecticut in late May and early June 2023. Some filming locations included Olde Mistick Village, Mystic Seaport Museum, Mango's Pizza, and Sift Bake Shop. Jessy Schram plays Juniper Jones. She has 66 previous acting credits, including the series "Chicago Med" as well as Hallmark movies like "Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas" and "A Nashville Christmas Carol." Related Podcast Episode: What did Girls Gone Hallmark think about "Where Are You, Christmas?" Chandler Massey plays Sawyer Adams. He has just 23 acting credits overall but he also has done 763 episodes of "Days of Our Lives." As for Hallmark, Massey has been in "The Professional Bridemaid," "Heart of the Matter," and "A Tale of Two Christmases." Patti Murin plays bestie Candice. Patti was in last year's "In Merry Measure" and is probably best known for her role as the original Princess Anna in the musical Frozen on Broadway. Keith Nielsen (known professionally as Keith Costumes) was the costume designer for "Mystic Christmas." He has also designed costumes for Hallmark movies like "A Holiday Spectacular," "Where Are You, Christmas?" and the upcoming "A Merry Scottish Christmas" and "A Biltmore Christmas. Related Podcast Episode: Megan and Wendy review "A Holiday Spectacular" This movie as directed by Marlo Hunter. Marlo has just four other movie directing credits and this appears to be her first Hallmark film. Writing credit is given to Nicole Drespel, Christy O'Connor, and Andrew Gernhard. Our Thoughts on "Mystic Christmas" This blog post is a synopsis of the ideas we discuss in greater detail on our podcast, "Girls Gone Hallmark." If you’re a fan of Hallmark movies, be sure to tune into our episodes and join us for some festive analysis and fun! What We Liked We absolutely adored this movie. Here are some of the highlights: The Seal: Oh yes, the seal named Peppermint totally stole our hearts. Keith even shared behind-the-scenes details about how those realistic seal scenes were shot! Locations: The film showcases real places in Mystic, making it a genuine love letter to this charming town. You can visit Stiff Bakery for a chestnut croissant or Mango's Pizza, which served real pizza on set. The Cast: Patti Murin was amazing and her character added so much warmth. We also loved Jesse Schramm and Chandler Massey's chemistry—they were top-notch. Wardrobe: We couldn’t stop gushing over Juniper's coats, especially that striking green one. Keith’s costume designs, as always, elevated the movie. Writing: Nicole Drespel's script was a true gem, filled with witty lines and meaningful dialogue. We particularly liked Juniper's line about traditions: “Do you like it? Or do you just remember it?” What We Wished For While we loved the movie, there were a few things we wished were different: More on Seal Conservation: We would have loved a bit more information on seal conservation. Nerds that we are, we wanted to know why Peppermint was sick and more about the broader conservation e... Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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    37 min
  • Ms. Christmas Comes to Town
    Girls Gone Hallmark is the best podcast for Hallmark movie fans! Join Megan and Wendy as they dish out the deets on the heartwarming holiday flick from Hallmark Movies and Mysteries, "Ms. Christmas Comes to Town." Starring Erica Durance, Brennan Elliott, and Barbara Niven, this movie is definitely worth the watch. If you enjoy listening to Girls Gone Hallmark, we could definitely use your 5-star ratings and written reviews on your preferred podcast platform. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Ms. Christmas Comes to Town" Erica Durance (Amanda/Ms. Holiday) has 39 acting credits including "Unexpected Grace" and last year's "We Need a Little Christmas. Brenna Elliott (Travis/Mr. Winters) has 83 acting credits including 38 episodes as host Graham on "UnReal." He starred alongside Barbara Niven in "The Crossword Mysteries" series. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upU6LfdriZY?si=mgY_xtsmU-6pkySc&w=560&h=315] Barbara Niven (Gale/Ms. Christmas) has 111 acting credits. She starred alongside Erica Durance in 2022's "North to Home." She has had many recurring roles on the Hallmark Channel including the "Evergreen" series, "Crossword Mysteries," "Hannah Swensen/Murder She Baked" and of course, "Chesapeake Shores." Related: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews the new Hannah Swensen mystery Mark Brandon plays James. He has 155 acting credits and to many Hallmark movies to count. He was in the most recent seasons of "When Calls the Heart" and "Firefly Lane" as well as last year's "Inventing the Christmas Prince" and "Fit for Christmas" with Amanda Kloots. He was also in one episode of "UnReal" with co-star Brennan Elliott. Chris Gauthier (Murray) is well known to us as Todd from his work on "Date My Dad." He has 104 acting credits and is known in the Hallmark universe from his appearances in "Retreat to You," "Three Wise Men and a Baby," "Christmas House" and "Christmas House 2." Judith Maxie plays Elizabeth. She has 101 acting credits and was in "Game of Love" with director Jason Bourque. The writer of this film is Brooke Durham. She has 15 other writing credits including "The Royal Nanny" and "Hidden Gems." Related: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "The Royal Nanny" from 2022. "Ms. Christmas Comes to Town" was directed by Jason Bourque. He has 55 other directing credits including "A World Record Christmas" debuting later in the 2023 season. He is also in pre-production of "Whitewater Romance" written by Julianna Wimbles. This movie was filmed in Vancouver in late May and early June, likely to get ahead of the strike. What Christmas Movies Will Girls Gone Hallmark Review this Year? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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    32 min
  • A Kind of Magic
    Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, the podcast where we review all your favorite Hallmark movies! Today, we're bringing you a review that isn't actually a Hallmark movie, but you wouldn't know it from the demand we've received from our listeners. That's right, folks, we're talking about "A Kind of Magic," starring Nikki DeLoach. Join us as we delve into this witchy and somewhat problematic movie. Your feedback means a lot to us and helps us reach more listeners. Please consider leaving a review and 5-STAR rating to let others know why you love Girls Gone Hallmark! Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone's podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "A Kind of Magic" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_pjCkIHOVM?si=PAtkdblUEubnfOT_&w=560&h=315] This movie goes by two names: "A Kind of Magic" and "You Cast a Spell on Me" The movie originally aired on ION in 2015. It is available to stream on Prime Video and Hallmark Movies Now. Nikki DeLoach plays Sara Kane. Nikki has been busy starring as Goldy in the Curious Caterer series among her 69 acting credits. She will also star in "A World Record Christmas" during the 2023 Countdown to Christmas season. Ryan McPartlin plays Matt. With 64 acting credits, he's probably best known for his role on "Chuck." He has also appeared in "Cut, Color, Murder" with Julie Gonzalo. Related: Listen to our review of "3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost" starring Julie Gonzalo. Jenny O'Hara plays the great grandmother. She plays Mrs. Scanlon in Beverly Hills, 90210 and has 173 acting credits. The film was directed by Tosca Musk who has 19 directing credits, mostly movies which appear to be smutty book adaptations. Written by Rachel Stuhler who has 12 writing credits including movies called "Correcting Christmas" and "The Baby Proposal." Fan Favorite Fall Hallmark Movie Reviews Get ready to welcome the fall season with your favorite Hallmark movies and Girls Gone Hallmark! This season, we are bringing plethora of fan favorites that you wouldn't want to miss. Stay tuned as we release brand new movie reviews every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, so you never miss out on any of our exciting reviews. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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    22 min
  • Where Are You, Christmas?
    Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, a podcast dedicated to reviewing Hallmark movies! Today, Megan and Wendy will be sharing their thoughts on the highly talked about movie "Where Are You, Christmas?" which premiered during the first weekend of Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas. This movie has been the subject of much debate, with many differing opinions on its experimental nature. If you're curious about where Girls Gone Hallmark stands on this movie, then tune in and find out! If you enjoy listening to Girls Gone Hallmark, we could definitely use your 5-star ratings and written reviews on your preferred podcast platform. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Where Are You, Christmas?" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mdg_DdJd4l0?si=oqITAaG-wzVwneIs&w=560&h=315] Stars Lyndsy Fonseca as Addy. She has 50 acting credits, including Hallmark’s “North to Home” and “Next Stop, Christmas.” She also recently appeared in a feature film called “Spinning Gold” which was out in theaters earlier this year. The movie is a bio-pic that stars Hallmark fave Jeremy Jordan. Michael Rady plays Hunter. He has 55 acting credits including “Unexpected Grace” from earlier this year. You can catch Rady as Chris Childs on “Magnum P.I.” A fun programming note: we will be revisiting Michael Rady’s “A New Year’s Resolution” - a movie Wendy notoriously hated upon first watch back in 2021. The new revisited episode will drop on January 2nd. Related Podcast Episode: Girls Gone Hallmark reviews Michael Rady and Nikki DeLoach in "Love to the Rescue" Jim O’Heir plays Addy father. He has nearly 200 acting credits and is probably best known for his role as Jerry on the comedy “Parks & Rec” where he appeared in 121 episodes from 2009-2015. Julie Warner plays mom Sharon. She has 54 acting credits and has been in movies like Tommy Boy and Doc Hollywood. Am assuming the sequel is how/when this comforter got its Christmas spirit back, since the color correct changed distractedly back and forth throughout this entire, pivotal scene depending on the coverage angle. pic.twitter.com/GOUuA3m7pi— Ho! Ho! Holiday Viewing! (@SleepyKittyPaw) October 23, 2023 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Mandi Masden plays teacher Dana. Mandi has a short resume, with only 14 acting credits. She appeared in one episode of “And Just Like That” in 2022.  Andrew David Bridges is Addy’s brother, Connor. He’s another up and coming actor with just 19 previous acting credits. Dustin Rikert directed. This guy has done a ton of directing, producing, and writing. Some of his directing work includes “Two Tickets to Paradise,” “Next Stop, Christmas” “One Royal Holiday” and this year’s “A Merry Scottish Christmas.” Related Podcast Episode: Listen to our review of "Next Stop, Christmas" Writing credit is shared by Michael Reisz and Timothy Kuryak. Michael Reisz previously penned “Sweet Carolina” from 2021. And Timothy Kuryak has 6 previous writing credits but this appears to be his first Hallmark gig. Keith Costumes did the costumes for this movie. We’ll have Keith on the podcast on November 2nd to join us in our review of “Mystic Christmas” - where he also did the costumes. This movie was filmed in Connecticut in the spring, around late March 2023. What Christmas Movies Will Girls Gone Hallmark Review this Year? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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    27 min
  • Checkin’ It Twice
    Welcome to Girls Gone Hallmark, a Hallmark movie review podcast! Today, Megan and Wendy, kick off the 2023 Countdown to Christmas reviews with "Checkin' It Twice" starring Kevin McGarry and Kim Matula. Will this Christmas/hockey/love story movie score or will it leave viewers wondering why Hallmark chose this to lead off the season? If you enjoy listening to Girls Gone Hallmark, we could definitely use your 5-star ratings and written reviews on your preferred podcast platform. Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone’s podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "Checkin' It Twice" [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kh2-8A2zHj0?si=6ndGg6bQHZOKgKUM&w=560&h=315] "Checkin It Twice" was filmed in March 2023 in Kelowna, BC. The script was written by newcomer Steve Beauregard who reportedly contacted 103 producers and eight of them asked to see his script. It was purchased in September 2022. The movie title was originally "Christmas Goals." "Checkin' It Twice" was directed by Kevin Fair who most recently directed "3 Beds, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost." Related podcast episode: Listen to Girls Gone Hallmark review "3 Beds, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost" Kim Matula stars as Ashley. Kim has been in 10 episodes of UnReal as well as over 900 episodes of the soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful." Kim starred in one of our favorite movies from last year: "Ghosts of Christmas Always." Kevin McGarry plays hockey player Scott Briggs. McGarry has 39 acting credits and can be seen in "When Calls the Heart." He also plays Mr. Lacey Chabert in the Wedding Veil movies and was in last year's "My Grown Up Christmas List." Brittany Mitchel plays Julie. She has 23 acting credits that bounce back and forth between Hallmark movies and darker offerings like "He's Not Worth Dying For." Jamila Hall plays Becca. She has just 11 acting credits including the "Dying to Belong" remake starring Shannen Doherty. Toothless Tony is played b Jaxon Jenson who has a total of 6 acting credits, and this appears to be his first Hallmark gig. As of the recording of this episode, "Checkin' It Twice" had received a 7.3/10 rating on IMDB. What Christmas Movies Will Girls Gone Hallmark Review this Year? Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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    22 min
  • October Kiss
    Remember that one time Hallmark decided to get into the Halloween spirit? Today Girls Gone Hallmark reviews the one and only Halloween-themed movie that Hallmark Channel has ever produced: "October Kiss." This 2015 fan-favorite movie stars Ashley Williams and Sam Jaeger and is sure to put you in the Halloween spirit! Your feedback means a lot to us and helps us reach more listeners. Please consider leaving a review and 5-STAR rating to let others know why you love Girls Gone Hallmark! Apple Podcast listeners: Use your phone's podcast app -> find the Girls Gone Hallmark show -> scroll all the way down to the review section -> tap 5 stars and tell listeners why Girls Gone Hallmark is your favorite Hallmark podcast. About "October Kiss" Aired on October 17, 2015 Originally titled "Temporarily Yours" Stars Ashley Williams at Poppy. Williams currently has 81 acting credits. We last saw her in "Notes of Autumn" with Luke Macfarlane. Did you realize that Ashley isn’t in any movies from this year’s CTC line up? Related: Listen to our review of "Notes of Autumn" This movie co-stars Sam Jaeger as workaholic Ryan. This appears to be Sam’s only Hallmark movie. During the making of "October Kiss," Sam was also co-starring in the family drama "Parenthood." Of recent he has been in 19 episodes of "The Handmaid’s Tale," "Devil in Ohio," and "The Eyes of Tammy Faye." Daughter Zoe was played by Hannah Cheramy. According to IMDB this was her first acting credit. Now 20 years old, she has since worked on several TV series like "Van Helsing" and the sci-fi thriller "From." The screenplay was written by MacKenzie Austin. This writer has 2 writing credits on IMDB, this movie as well as 2019’s "Winter Love Story" with Jen Lilley and Kevin McGarry. Directed by Lynne Stopkewich. She is known for directing other Hallmark movies such as "Summer Love," "Three Bedroom, One Corpse: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery," and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered." 6.5/10 rating on IMDB Fan Favorite Fall Hallmark Movie Reviews Get ready to welcome the fall season with your favorite Hallmark movies and Girls Gone Hallmark! This season, we are bringing plethora of fan favorites that you wouldn't want to miss. Stay tuned as we release brand new movie reviews every Tuesday. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, so you never miss out on any of our exciting reviews. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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    32 min

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