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No misery this week! Hallmark Movies and Mysteries gave us "The Cases of Mystery Lane" starring Paul Campbell and Aimee Garcia. Listen in as Megan and Wendy discuss Paul Campbell in what he calls his "dream role." Want to be the next member of our exclusive Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group? Click that link to join today. Or, email the show at [email protected] to give us your review of "The Cases of Mystery Lane." Megan and Wendy review "The Cases of Mystery Lane" - a Hallmark Movies & Mysteries original starring Paul Campbell and Aimee Garcia. About "The Cases of Mystery Lane" Paul Campbell plays Alden Case. Campbell gave an interview where he said he loved wearing the ridiculous disguises and playing characters in this movie. Aimee Garcia plays Birdie Case. She is new to Hallmark but is not a newcomer to acting. She has 81 acting credits including last year’s Netflix holiday movie “Christmas with You” also starring Freddie Prinze Jr., 80 episodes of the series “Lucifer,” many years on the HBO series “Dexter.” Appears she does a ton of voice work as well. This movie was written by Joel Dovev and Margaux Froley who are married and this is their first joint writing credit as well as first Hallmark movie for the both of them. According to Heavy.com, this was originally written to be an hour-long TV series about an eccentric husband and his straight-laced wife to end up teaming up as private investigators to solve mysteries and end up saving their marriage in the process. Apparently it was passed on by network TV but Hallmark ended up grabbing it. Directed by Mike Rohl. You might remember we mentioned his name at the beginning of the year. He has 61 directing credits including tons for Hallmark but so many more. We mentioned him because he is the father to actress Kacey Rohl who played art student Lily in The Wedding Veil Inspiration. Paul Campbell super fan Caroline Richardson (also known as @hallmarkiescaroline3 and co-host of Hallmarkies Podcast) started a petition on Change.org to get Hallmark to commit to turning this movie into a franchise. At the time of taking notes, the petition was at 408 signatures, including the one and only Tyler Hynes. Our Thoughts on The Cases of Mystery Lane This is a rundown of everything we discussed in our podcast episode of Girls Gone Hallmark. If you enjoy our insights, be sure to tune into our podcast for more discussions on Hallmark movies! First Impressions As lifelong Hallmark fans, we were excited to dive into "The Cases of Mystery Lane." From the outset, the film promised an intriguing blend of humor and mystery, and it didn't disappoint. The chemistry between the lead characters, played by Paul Campbell and Aimee Garcia, set the tone for what turned out to be a delightful watch. What We Liked The film excelled in several areas, making it a standout in the Hallmark mystery lineup.

1. Perfect Casting:Paul Campbell as Alden Case was a masterstroke. His dry humor and comedic timing were impeccable, making every scene a joy to watch. Aimee Garcia, who played Birdie Case, was a perfect match for Paul. Their on-screen chemistry was palpable, and their characters complemented each other beautifully.
2. Engaging Plot:We loved the comedic twist on the mystery genre. The storyline was not only captivating but also easy to follow, something that isn’t always the case with mystery plots. The film kept us engaged from start to finish, with well-timed humor and suspense.
3. Realistic Relationships:The dynamic between Alden and Birdie felt genuine and relatable. Their marriage had its ups and downs, but it was portrayed in a way that felt authentic. Their interactions were filled with real-life complexities, making their relationship one of the film's highlights.
4. Writing and Dialogue:The script was sharp and witty. The banter between characters, especially Alden’s interactions with the air quotes "cop" and fellow PI Rick,

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The Way Home Season 1 Episode 9 Recap 'The Day the Music Died' Why didn't we see this coming? Moreover, why didn't Kat? Episode 9 of "The Way Home" was a doozy. Listen in for a scene by scene recap including commentary and spoilers. Email the show at [email protected] or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Oh we're definitely talking about Kris Polaha's tragic hairstyle in this movie. Megan and Wendy review "A Winning Team" Hallmark's newest original movie starring Kristoffer Polaha and Hallmark newcomer Nadia Hatta. Check out that heated debate in our Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. Or, email the show at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of this week's Kristoffer Polaha soccer movie. Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel's "A Winning Team" starring Kris Polaha and newcomer Nadia Hatta. About "A Winning Team" Kristoffer Polaha plays Ian. Everyone knows who Polaha is. He was in last year’s “We Wish You a Married Christmas” and had a cameo in “Haul Out the Holly.” He will star in the highly anticipated “A Biltmore Christmas” later this year. According to his IMDB, he has a ton of upcoming work including "Harlen Coben’s Shelter." Nadia Hatta plays 3-time World Cup soccer champion Emily. According to IMDB she is best known for her role in a series called “Away” on Netflix. This is her first Hallmark movie. She was also a VJ at MTV Asia.  You may have recognized Adil Zaidi as Ian’s friend. At the time of recording, he hadn’t been given credit on IMDB. He typically plays a lot of “friend-of” roles in Hallmark movies. I wouldn’t mind seeing him as a lead. This was written by Ronee Uyeshiro. This is her first writing credit. Jason Furukawa directed. He has 13 directing credits including last year’s “A Magical Christmas Village.”  Filmed in Vancouver during winter - which made this spring movie hard to film, especially the outdoor soccer scenes. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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"It's either 'Mysteries or Misery'" said Megan on today's brand new podcast. Listen in as Megan and Wendy review "Unexpected Grace" which premiered on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Tons of discussion about "Unexpected Grace" in our Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook group. Or, email the show at [email protected] to tell us what you thought of this movie. Megan and Wendy review "Unexpected Grace" starring Erica Durance and Michael Rady. About "Unexpected Grace" The movie was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It was reported that the weather was at times at -15 Celsius or about ~ 0 Fahrenheit during filming. Linda-Lisa Hayter directed. She has 9 directing credits on IMDB including “The Journey Ahead” from 2022 which was a HMM movie, “Five More Minutes,” “Right in Front of Me,” “Christmas in Evergreen: Bells are Ringing,” and “Cranberry Christmas.” She also directed a Lifetime movie called “Dirty Little Secret” staring Melissa Joan Hart and it’s about hoarding. Story credit goes to Eugenia Zukerman - according to IMDB this is her the film writing credit from the 79 year old. Teleplay is by Mark Hefti who has 16 writing credits including “A Dickens of a Holiday,” “My Christmas Family Tree,” and “Beverly Hills Wedding.” Erica Durance plays grieving mom Noelle. She last was in  “We Need a Little Christmas,” “Color My World with Love,” and “North to Home” all in 2022. Plus Lifetime’s “Girl in the Shed: The Kidnapping of Abby Hernandez.” Michael Rady plays Jack. Last time he was on Hallmark he was in “A New Year’s Resolution.”  His resume is quite deep - he’s recently been on "Magnum PI," "Chicago Med," "The Good Fight," and "New Amsterdam." Also 10 episodes of "UnReal" in 2016, 8 episodes of "Jane the Virgin," 18 episodes of the reboot of "Melrose Place" in 2009, the college series "Greek" in 2008 and he also played the Greek hottie in 2005 “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.” Erica Tremblay played daughter Grace. She most recently had an uncredited role in the Tyler Hynes movie “Always Amore.” Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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The Way Home Season 1 Episode 8 Recap 'Lovefool' Nick returns to Port Haven, Kat creeps on her parents, and we finally get a kiss Hallmark has never seen. Megan and Wendy recap episode 8 of "The Way Home." Listen in for a scene by scene recap with spoilers. Plus, a two-time Homie of the Week. What secret pager codes do you remember? Email the show at [email protected] or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group. Megan and Wendy recap the Hallmark series "The Way Home" - episode 8 called 'Lovefool.' Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Wowie-Zowie alert! Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel's "Game of Love" starring Kimberley Sustad and Brooks Darnell. Can two very good actors carry a movie about the making a really terrible board game? How do you feel about #sustuds - Email the show at [email protected]. Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel movies on their podcast Girls Gone Hallmark. Hallmark Channel News Coming to Hallmark: read it all here. Heather Hemmens signs deal with Hallmark Aurora Teagarden moves on without CCB About "Game of Love" Game of Love was filmed in late November in Vancouver and Maple Ridge, more specifically in locations such as Jim’s Pizza, Chameleon Café, and the ACT Theatre. Kimberley Sustad plays Audrey. Last seen in Lights, Camera, Christmas! last year as well as a cameo in Three Wise Men and a Baby - which of course, she co-wrote with Paul Campbell.  Brooks Darnell plays Matthew. Last seen in Holiday Heritage during last year’s Countdown to Christmas. Prior to that, Advice to Love By and A Winter Getaway. Director Jason Bourque - 57 directing credits including one of our faves from a few seasons ago “My Christmas Family Tree” Story credit is giving to Samantha Herman. Her other writing credits include last year’s “A Fabled Holiday” and “Our Italian Christmas Memories.” The teleplay was written by Joey Elkins who is a staff writer on the Netflix hit series “Outer Banks” as well as a few hallmark writing credits like “Autumn in the City” “Unlocking Christmas” and “Love on Iceland” Blake Silver is also credited with writing the teleplay. His other work includes “Autumn in the City” “Unlocking Christmas” and “Love on Iceland” as well. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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The Way Home Season 1 Episode 7 Recap "The End of the World As We Know It" Now that the carnival has come and gone, what's next for time travelers Kat and Alice? Megan and Wendy recap episode 7 of "The Way Home" - an episode full of Y2K fashion, a mysterious note, and a tease of a kiss. Expect a scene by scene recap with spoilers. Plus, our choice for Homie of the Week. What do you think of the theory Wendy shared at the end of this episode? Email the show at [email protected] or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group. Megan and Wendy recap episode 7 of "The Way Home" in a brand new Girls Gone Hallmark podcast episode. Alice goes to a New Year’s Eve Y2K party to support her friend. Kat finds a new mystery about her father, while Del reveals an old secret about him that’s troubled her. Photo: Andie MacDowell, Sadie Laflamme-Snow Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Peter Stranks Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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We don't want to call it a rough start to the March Hallmark Channel line up but Megan and Wendy have a lot to say about "The Love Club: Nicole's Pen Pal" in this week's brand new Girls Gone Hallmark episode. Is the infidelity trope as tired as we think it is? Email the show at [email protected]. Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel's newest movie "The Love Club: Nicole's Pen Pal" and have a lot to say about the tired trope Hallmark is using. Hallmark Channel News Confirmed by Hallmark Channel: Alison Sweeney returns for another "Hannah Swensen Mystery." About "The Love Club: Nicole's Pen Pal" This is a 4-part movie series. “Sydney’s Journey,” “Lauren’s Dream,” and “Tara’s Tune” are available on the on-demand Hallmark Movies Now.  The movies first aired in Canada in February. Shot in Ontario, Canada Marcus Rosner (Josh), last seen on Hallmark in 2020’s “Love on Harbor Island.” He has also been in shows like “Once Upon a Time” on ABC, “When Calls the Heart” on Hallmark. Brittany Bristow (Nicole), her debut as a leading woman on the network with “Holiday Date.” Other movies include “Love Blossoms,” “Royal Matchmaker,” “Christmas Next Door,” “Love on Safari,” “Christmas at the Palace,” and “Love, Romance & Chocolate.” Jill Carter directed. She has 19 directing credits including a couple of episodes of one of our favorites “The Bold Type.” Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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The Way Home Season 1 Episode 6 Recap "Building a Mystery" Megan and Wendy jump into a recap of "The Way Home" episode 6 called "Building a Mystery." But first, listen in as Wendy explains why last week's pod ep was a hot mess plus a some behind-the-scenes happenings with Girls Gone Hallmark. Also, where were the 90s Easter eggs in this episode and who will be this week's "Homie of the Week?' With just four episodes left, what will happen with the Landry family? Email us your theories at [email protected] or join the Girls Gone Hallmark FB group. Kat and Alice try to stop Jacob’s disappearance. Del realizes the tragedy of Jacob was not hers alone, but the whole town’s, and moves toward healing. Photo: Andie MacDowell Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Peter Stranks Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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The Way Home Season 1 Episode 5 Recap "Don't Dream It's Over" After a football hiatus, "The Way Home" returns with episode 5 "Don't Dream It's Over." Listen in as Megan and Wendy recap the Hallmark hit series. This podcast does contain spoilers. Expect a scene by scene review recap with commentary about the story and its characters. Also, "Noticed in the 90s" and who will be this week's "Homie of the Week?" Have you told your friends about the best "The Way Home" recap podcast? Email the show at [email protected]. Kat and Elliot chaperone the high school’s “Back to the ’90s” dance. Alice searches for a piece of her past in the present day. Del says goodbye to more memories as a local landmark closes its doors. Brady uses his time in Port Haven to bridge the gap with Kat and Alice. Photo: Evan Williams Chyler Leigh Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Michael Tompkins Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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