Girls Gone Hallmark | Hallmark Movie Reviews

Megan and Wendy recap and review "A Fabled Holiday" starring Brooke D'Orsay and Ryan Paevey. This Hallmark original movie premiered on Saturday, December 3, 2022 as part of the channel's annual Countdown to Christmas line up. The Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group did not declare this movie the winner of the weekend. What will Megan and Wendy think? Tell us which current Hallmark Channel star would you like to see participate on Dancing with the Stars? Email the show at [email protected]. Mentioned in this Episode January is going to be lit on the Hallmark Channel! See what's in store for viewers. January is going to be a big month for the Hallmark Channel! About "A Fabled Holiday" Brooke D’Orsay plays Talia. She was in this year’s “Wedding of a Lifetime” with Jonathan Bennett. Also last year’s “A Dickens of a Holiday!” with Kristoffer Polaha. She not very active on social media. She has a total of 10 posts since 2018. Ryan Paevey plays Anderson. He was in this year’s “Two Tickets to Paradise” with Ashley Williams. Related: Ryan Paevey is part of the voice cast in "Once Upon a Christmas Carol" Ruby J. Munroe directed. This is her third directing credit. Others include “Planning for Joy” also from 2022 and “A Mrs. Miracle Christmas” from 2021 which premiered on the HM&M channel. E.S. Dolan Dix is credited with the story and only has this one title and nothing else on IMDB. The teleplay was written by Samantha Herman who has 12 writing credits including “Our Italian Christmas Memories,” “A Christmas Tree Grows in Colorado,” and a bunch more. My least favorite being “Mingle All the Way.” Related: Listen to our review of "Mingle All the Way" Filmed in British Columbia, mainly in Vancouver, Abbotsford, and Pitt Meadows.  Clayburn Village Store in Abbotsford was used for a few scenes. The store has also been used in several other Hallmark movies including “Open By Christmas,” “A Glenbrook Christmas,” and “Christmas in Evergreen.” Lindsay Stirling is an American violinist. She was on Dancing with the Stars in season 25 where she finished in second place with her partner Mark Ballas.  Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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"A Holiday Spectacular" was something Hallmark Channel fans have never seen. Listen in as Megan and Wendy recap and review this one-on-a-kind Hallmark Original holiday movie. Have you seen the Radio City Rockettes in New York City? Email us at [email protected]. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Megan and Wendy review another movie from Merry Thanksgiving Weekend. Listen in as they recap and rate Tyler Hynes' second movie of the season: "Time For Him to Come Home for Christmas" which premiered on Saturday, November 26th on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries. Use our platform for sharing your own thoughts on this movie! Email us at [email protected]. Hynies are thrilled to see their favorite Tyler Hynes in two Hallmark movies this season! Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas is part mystery, part romance. Listen to Megan and Wendy review this Countdown to Christmas movie. About "Time For Him to Come Home For Christmas" This is the fifth movie in the "Time For…" franchise. The first movie called "Time For Me to Come Home" was based on a novel of the same name written by Dorothy Shackleford and Travis Thrasher. Buy the book here from Amazon. "Time For Me to Come Home" was released in 2018 and a new movie under this franchise has been released every year since. Blake Shelton and he is a producer on this movie (he is also mom to Dorothy Shackleford). IMDB has a 8.0/10 rating on this movie. Written by Marcy Holland who has written the last four of these movies from the franchise. Directed by David Winning. He has directed a ton of Hallmark movies including last year’s “The Nine Kitten s of Christmas,”  “You, Me & The Christmas Tree” and “The 27-Hour Day.” Winning directed the 2018 movie and the 2020 movie plus this year’s movie. Holland Rodan plays Elizabeth Athens. Though she has a bunch of acting credits, including MTV's "Teen Wolf," this is her only Hallmark title. This is Tyler Hynes' third movie this year with Hallmark. He starred in "Always Amore" in the spring of 2022 and two more this holiday season. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Megan and Wendy don't know everything but they know something about SEO and the title of this new Hallmark Channel movie isn't doing anyone any favors. Aside from that, listen in as Megan and Wendy recap and review the movie #XMAS starring Clare Bowen and Brant Daugherty. This movie about perfection and the evils of social media premiered on Friday, November 25th as part of Hallmark's annual Merry Thanksgiving Weekend. Swing and a miss? Email us your thoughts on #XMAS at [email protected]. Breaking Hallmark News According to US Weekly, Candace Cameron Bure has unfollowed Jodie Sweetin on Instagram. Sweetin reposted Holly Robinson Peete's recent post about inclusivity. Do we think this was the catalyst for the unfollow? About #XMAS This movie was directed by Heather Hawthorn Doyle who has 33 directing credits including this year’s "The Secrets of Vista Bella," "A Splash of Love," and "Romance to the Rescue." Joie Botkin who has written this year's "Our Italian Christmas Memories," "Maple Valley Christmas," and "Mid-Love Crisis." co-writes with Emily Baer Clare Bowen stars as Jen. She played Scarlett O’Connor in the country music series "Nashville." This is her second Hallmark movie. She previously starred in a 2021 Summer Nights movie called "Sand Dollar Cove" with Chad Michael Murray. Clare is a cancer survivor. She was diagnosed with a nephroblastoma (a rare kidney cancer commonly seen in children) at 4 years old. Doctors gave her a few weeks to live though she underwent experimental treatment and surgery which damaged one of her kidneys, part of her diaphragm and "some of her guts" - according to this 2017 article in the Tennessean. Brant Daugherty plays Max. He is known for his role on "Pretty Little Liars" and competed on "Dancing with the Stars" in 2013. He was also in a "Royal Runaway Romance" earlier this year. Karen Kruper plays mom Liz Taylor. She has was in this weekend’s "Time For Him to Come Home for Christmas." This movie was originally titled HASHTAG CHRISTMAS. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Megan and Wendy recap and review Hallmark Channel's new rom-com "Haul Out the Holly" starring Lacey Chabert and Wes Brown. Not only does this movie star the Queen of Christmas, it includes a stellar supporting actor line up and a few special guest cameos. Hallmark Channel's Merry Thanksgiving Weekend brought tons of holiday movies and Girls Gone Hallmark is working overtime this week! New episodes Tuesday through Friday so be sure to click subscribe in the podcast platform of your choice so you don't miss a review. New Hallmark Podcast episode: Recap and review of "Haul Out the Holly" starring Lacey Chabert and Wes Brown in Lacey's first-ever rom-com for the Hallmark Channel. Hallmark News and Notes While promoting this movie on Jimmy Fallon last week, Lacey Chabert announced that there will be three new "The Wedding Veil" movies in 2023. Ali Sweeney and Autumn Reeser will return as well. During the premiere of "Haul Out the Holly," Hallmark Channel played an ad for the new trilogy (made up of clips for the first set of movies) and that the next movie will be out on January 7th. About "Haul Out the Holly" This was Filmed in Utah, outside of Salt Lake City. Production took place in between July 24 and September 11, 2022. Reportedly, SLC was enduring a heat wave. The writer of this movie is name Andy Sandberg. Not to be confused with SNL comic Andy Samberg. Sandberg also wrote two movies from the "Five More Minutes" franchise. Director Maclain Nelson also directed the 2020 movie "Christmas in Vienna" which made its own special cameo in this movie. Did you see it? Stephen Tobolowsky plays Ned. He might be a familiar face to you as he has over 280 acting credits, including "One Day at a Time," "Silicon Valley," "Fuller House," and "Groundhog Day." Melissa Peterman plays Pamela. You've seen her in "Reba," "Fargo," "Young Sheldon," "Baby Daddy" and so much more. She'll star in the upcoming "The Hammer" alongside Reba McEntire. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Megan and Wendy recap and review "Three Wise Men and a Baby" starring Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes, and Andrew Walker. Did this Hallmark Channel original written by Paul Campbell and Kimberley Sustad live up to the hype leading up to its premiere? Listen in to see what they thought and how they rated this delightful movie. Want to email us your thoughts on this movie or anything mentioned during this episode? Contact the show at [email protected]. Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy is a Hallmark movie review podcast. Each week, Megan and Wendy, recap and review a Hallmark original movie. Listen in to hear what they thought about "Three Wise Men and a Baby" which premiered on November 19, 2022 as part of the Countdown to Christmas line up. Leave us an Apple Podcast Review If you like the podcast, please consider leaving us an Apple Podcast review. Not quite sure how to do that? Check out our step-by-step tutorial on how to review Girls Gone Hallmark. Your 5-STAR rating and written review really helps others find the podcast. Read here on how to leave an Apple Podcast review. About "Three Wise Men and a Baby" This was Hallmark’s first movie featuring three male leads. Was "The Wedding Veil" trilogy the first Hallmark movie with three female leads? Who knows the answer? Email us at [email protected]. Baby Thomas was played by twin girls Katie and Kallie who are now 10-months old. This was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia. Written by Paul Campbell and Kimberley Sustad. They also have together written 2020’s "Christmas By Starlight" - which has been re-airing on Hallmark Channel. Terry Ingram directed. He now has 4 movies in the top ten Hallmark debuts for 2022. Margaret Colin who plays Barbara Brenner - mom of Luke, Taylor and Stephan - was also in the 1987 "Three Men and a Baby" where she played Tom Selleck’s girlfriend. Bravo to casting! Tom Selleck resigned from the NRA board in 2018 citing scheduling conflicts. Ali Liebert (who plays Fiona), directed "North to Home" - also starring Kimberley Sustad. Our Thoughts on "Three Wise Men and a Baby" This is a synopsis of the ideas we discuss in greater detail on "Girls Gone Hallmark". We invite you to become listeners of the show to hear our full thoughts and dive deeper into the world of Hallmark movies with us! What We Liked Let's start with what we absolutely loved. The focus on the brothers and their relationship was a refreshing twist. We appreciated how the movie abandoned the typical Hallmark holiday tropes to bring us a story that was heartfelt and relatable. The chemistry between the three male leads was undeniable, and you could truly feel the bond of friendship among them. One of the highlights? Tyler Hynes living in his mom's basement. When she called him for dinner and he replied, “Ma, I’ll be upstairs in a minute,” it was sheer perfection. We also loved the everyday baby hijinks, from putting together the swing to dealing with stinky diapers. It brought a delightful, real-life touch to the movie. The emotional depth was also a strong point. Scenes like the brothers' car conversation about their mom and dad really tugged at our heartstrings. Not to mention the film’s sensitive portrayal of single motherhood, and the grace they showed to the struggling mother who needed help. What We Wished For While we were mostly enamored with the movie, we had a couple of small wishes: Firstly, we struggled a bit with the believability of a mother leaving her eight-month-old at a fire station. While we understand the storyline aimed to illustrate desperation, it felt a little off given modern-day contexts. Secondly, the romantic subplot between Andrew Walker’s character and Sophie felt a bit too neat and tidy. We loved that they ended up together, but it seemed driven more by his affection for baby Thomas rather than a genuine romantic connection. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Megan and Wendy review "The Royal Nanny" starring Rachel Skarsten as MI5 Agent Claire who goes undercover as a nanny to protect the royal family from a credible threat. But is the bad guy calling from inside the castle? Listen in to hear what Girls Gone Hallmark thinks about this interesting choice for Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas. Tell us why Claire is holding her ear when communicating with other agents? How does that earpiece actually work? Email the show at [email protected]. Girls Gone Hallmark is hosted by Megan and Wendy. Listen each week as they review and rate Hallmark Channel's newest original movie. This week, Megan and Wendy, give their thoughts on "The Royal Nanny" which premiered on November 12, 2022 on the Hallmark Channel. Hallmark News and Notes - Mentioned on the Podcast You must follow Tyler Hynes' Instagram Kimberley Sustad confirmed on this post that she did co-write "Three Wise Men and a Baby" with Paul Campbell. Paul Campbell and Kimberley Sustad have appeared in three Hallmark Channel movies including "Wedding Every Weekend," "Christmas by Starlight," and "A Godwink Christmas." Did you watch "Hallmark Movies this weekend"Our Italian Christmas Memories," "In Merry Measure," or "Christmas at the Golden Dragon" - Email us your reviews or drop them in our Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group! Some interesting takes on GAC/GAF happening in our Facebook Group. Get in on it today - FOR FREE. An update on Gary Goldstein, writer of "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" - in last week's review of the movie I shared that Gary had been given story credit for a "Beverly Hills, 90210" episode from 1992. He later shared with us via Instagram that the story idea was that Brandon would have a ex-girlfriend stalker. Listen to our review of "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" About "The Royal Nanny" Rachel Skarsten plays Claire. She’s has a pretty deep IMDB but nothing we're too familiar with. Dan Jeannotte plays Colin from "The Bold Type." Great Scacchi plays Ms. Landsbury/Scary Poppins. Wendy remembers her as Harrison Ford’s side piece in 1990’s "Presumed Innocent." A great movie if anyone wants to find it - often on HBO. Directed by Jonathan Wright - also recently directed "Jolly Good Christmas" with Will Kemp Listen to our review of "Jolly Good Christmas" Written by Brook Durham, with other writing credits include this summer’s "Hidden Gems." Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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John Brotherton stars as the King of Christmas in Hallmark Channel's "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" Listen in as Megan and Wendy rate and review this almost perfect Countdown to Christmas movie. Also starring Kimberley Sustad, Laura Soltis, and Matthew Kevin Anderson. Was this movie throwing shade at one former Hallmark actress? Email us at [email protected]. Girls Gone Hallmark is a weekly podcast hosted by Megan and Wendy. Listen in as they review "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" starring John Brotherton and Kimberley Sustad. Support the Pod with a ReviewWe'd appreciate a 5-star rating and written review!Apple Pod Reviews About "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" This movie was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Writer Gary Goldstein has 21 writing credits, unfortunately no movies we’ve personally reviewed. However, his IMDB indicates that he is given story credit for a 1992 episode “Beverly Hills 90210.” He also wrote a 1990 episode of “Save By the Bell” called “Save the Max.” David Weaver directed and he has done a lot with Hallmark. Of recent: "Marry Go Round," "Royal Runaway Romance," "Butlers in Love," "Open By Christmas," "Raise a Glass to Love," several Wedding March movies - he has been BUSY the last three years. Kimberley Sustad stars as Kerry. She was recently in this year’s “North to Home.” She was also in last year’s “Nine Kittens of Christmas” and “Wedding Every Weekend” which is a Julie Sherman Wolfe movie. John Brotherton plays Brad. He was in last year’s CCB movie “The Christmas Contest.” Of course he also played Dr. Matt Harmon on the Fuller House reboot.  Laura Soltis plays Kerry’s mom. We just recently saw her in “Autumn in the City.” Matthew Kevin Anderson plays Caleb. He was in this year’s “Love, Classified” as well as some “Chesapeake Shores.” Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Megan and Wendy turned to Hallmark Movies & Mysteries for "A Maple Valley Christmas" starring Andrew Walker and Peyton List. Listen in as they give their thoughts on what they liked, what they wished for, and ask about a fly in the Did You See That? section of the show. 5-STAR Rating & Reviews WantedWe'd love for Apple users to leave us a rating and written review!Click Here to Review Did "A Maple Valley Christmas" disappoint? Listen to Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy to see what they thought of this Andrew Walker Hallmark Movies & Mysteries movie. Did "A Maple Valley Christmas" feel like a Hallmark movie of yesteryear? Email the show at [email protected]. Hallmark Channel News RomaDrama Christmas in Chicago will take place on Dec 2 and 3rd. Tickets run from $400-$700 depending on what events you wish to attend. A holiday cocktail event where you can mingle with some of your favorite Hallmark stars is scheduled as well as a holiday brunch, and viewings of this year’s “A Fabled Holiday” and “Three Wise Men and a Baby." All actors are supposed to be there for commentary, fan questions and more. BREAKING NEWS: According to his IMBD, director Paul Ziller is in pre-production of “Grilling Season: A Curious Caterer Mystery” with Andrew Walker and Nikki DeLoach. About "A Maple Valley Christmas" The story is based on the book of the same name by author Jerry Todt. Buy it here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3NKvZ4G Joie Botkin wrote the teleplay. We mentioned her recently as she wrote “Mid-Love Crisis” as well as the upcoming “Our Italian Christmas Memories.” Listen to our review of "Mid-Love Crisis" starring Teri Hatcher. This movie was filmed in Vancouver. Paul Ziller directed. Tons of directing credits including “We Wish You a Married Christmas,” “A Dickens of a Holiday” “Roadhouse Romance” “Good Morning Christmas” - PLUS the upcoming “Inventing the Christmas Prince.” Andrew Walker plays Aaron. We all know he’ll be in “Three Wise Men and a Baby” later this month. Peyton List plays Erica. She’s been on a ton of television shows: "The Rookie," "Blade Runner," "Charmed," and "Star Trek." Frances Flanagan plays mom Ina Holden. She’s has over 60 acting credits including “The 27-Hour Day,” “Right in Front of Me,” “It Was Always You,” and “If I Only Had Christmas.” Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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Megan and Wendy are Girls Gone Hallmark. Listen in as they review and rate "A Magical Christmas Village" starring Alison Sweeney and Luke Mcfarlane. This movie premiered on November 4, 2022 as part of Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas. What do you think of Wendy's alternate ending? - Email the show at [email protected]. Girls Gone Hallmark is a Hallmark Channel movie podcast hosted by Megan and Wendy. Each week they recap, review and rate new original movies. This week, Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "A Magical Christmas Village" starring Ali Sweeney and Luke Macfarlane. Hallmark Channel News and Notes Peacock started streaming Hallmark Channel movies on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Pros/Cons: Pro: Front loads the movie with commercials (approximately 145 seconds), never another commercial throughout the movie. Not sure about commercials during "live streaming" but would assume the same commercials air as seen on the Hallmark Channel. Con: New movies are only on demand for a very limited amount of time. News and Notes for "A Magical Christmas Village" Melissa Salmons wrote the screenplay for "A Magical Christmas Village." She has 13 writing credits per IMDB including “Christmas at Holly Lodge,” “The Irresistible Blueberry Farm,” and “Murder She Baked” all starring Ali Sweeney. She also wrote 114 episodes of Days of Our Lives from 2012-2016 - guessing some of those also included Ali Sweeney. Ali Sweeney stars as Summer in this film. Signed a multi picture deal with Hallmark back in September. Luke Macfarlane plays Ryan. This was his 14th movie for Hallmark. As we all know, he told the LA Times earlier this year that this movie would likely be his last for the network. Was Macfarlane throwing shade in this People Magazine article? Macfarlane’s “BROS” is now available to rent online via Amazon. Rolling Stone reported that it will likely be free to stream on Peacock in the next few weeks. According to IMDB, Macfarlane will next star in the comedy “Platonic” on AppleTV, also starring Rose Byrne and Seth Rogan. Marlo Thomas has 54 acting credits. She was last seen in 2018’s “Oceans 8.” Of course we also know her as a fundraising force for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Fun fact: do you know she played Rachel’s mom on “Friends?” Maesa Nicholson plays daughter Chloe. She has 3 acting credits on IMDB all from Hallmark Channel and all from 2022 including “North to Home” and “Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate.”  This was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected]Join our Facebook Group! 

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