…they aren't just for Christmas anymore!
“‘Twas The Night Before Christmas” starring Torrey DeVitto and Zane Holtz, aired on December 17, 2022 during Hallmark Channel’s 2022 Countdown to Christmas. The movie is based on a play written by Duncan Crary and Jack Casey, and directed by Gary Yates using a screenplay written by Yates and C.…
“The Holiday Sitter” starring Jonathan Bennett and George Krissa, aired on December 11, 2022 during Hallmark Channel’s 2022 Countdown to Christmas. It was written by Greg Baldwin and Tracy Andreen based on a story by Jonathan Bennett. Popular Hallmark actress Ali Liebert directed this one! In 2022 she also directed…
“A Holiday Spectacular” starring Ginna Claire Mason and Derek Klena aired on November 27, 2022 during Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas. Written by the delightful Julie Sherman Wolfe, and directed by John Putch, the movie was filmed primarily in New York City as well as areas in nearby Hudson Valley. In…
I’m back!!! Finally, all my traveling is DONE for the season. You know what that means – WATCHING HALLMARK MOVIES!! After looking through my DVR, I have decided to give myself some grace. I’ll watch three movies at a time, and probably just review the one I know people will…
Hey there, everyone! Miss me? First, let me apologize for being MIA during the busiest weekend of Hallmark’s Christmas season. My family traveled out of town for Thanksgiving, and the result is that by the time we got back home on Saturday evening, I had 5 movies on my DVR…
“Three Wise Men and a Baby” starring Andrew Walker, Tyler Hynes and Paul Campbell aired on November 19, 2022 during Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas. Hallstars Paul Campbell and Kimberly Sustad wrote the script, with Terry Ingram directing. It was filmed in Vancouver, Canada but set in a fictional town in…
“Inventing the Christmas Prince,” starring Tamera Mowry-Housley and Ronnie Rowe Jr. aired on November 18, 2022 during Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas. It was filmed in Vancouver, Canada. Paul Ziller directed this movie based on a script by Kim Beyer-Johnson. Beyer-Johnson previously wrote A Valentine’s Match, Snowkissed, and Wedding March 5:…
“Christmas at the Golden Dragon,” starring a bevy of actors such as Kara Wang, Barbara Niven, Antonio Cupo, and Osric Chau (just to name a few) aired on November 13, 2022 during Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas. David I. Strasser directed, while Melynda Bissmeyer and Emily Ting provided the screenplay. It…
“The Royal Nanny,” starring Rachel Skarsten and Dan Jeannotte aired on November 12, 2022 during Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas. It was filmed in lovely Brussels, Belgium. Jonathan Wright directed, while Brooke Durham provided the screenplay. Durham wrote the fabulous Project Christmas Wish while Wright has directed such notable Hallmark movies…
“In Merry Measure,” starring Patti Murin and Brendan Penny aired on November 11, 2022 during Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas. Russell Hainline, new to Hallmark, provided the script. Paula Elle directed. Set in Dayton, Ohio, it was filmed in Vancouver, Canada. Music (affiliate links): Ding Dong Singalong by Andrew Kingslow and…
It’s weekend #4 already! How can that be? Here is a preview of the movies we’ll be enjoying this weekend on both Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Hallmark Channel: In Merry Measure, starring Patti Murin and Brendan Penny (Friday, November 11, 2022 at 8 p.m. ET) Plot: When…
“All Saints Christmas,” starring Ledisi and Roger Cross aired on November 6, 2022 during Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas. Tracy Andreen wrote the script while Troy Scott (2020’s “The Christmas Ring”) directed. Dedicated Hallmark fans recognize Andreen as being the writer behind great Hallmark movies such as Two Tickets to Paradise,…
“Lights, Camera, Christmas!,” starring Kimberly Sustad and John Brotherton, aired on Hallmark Channel during the 3rd weekend of 2022’s Countdown to Christmas, on November 5, 2022. It was filmed in Vancouver, Canada. Gary Goldstein provided the fun screenplay, with David Weaver directing. In a nutshell The movie leaned hard into Hallmark…
“A Magical Christmas Village,” starring Alison Sweeney, Luke Macfarlane, and featuring Marlo Thomas, aired on Hallmark Channel during the 3rd weekend of 2022’s Countdown to Christmas, on November 4, 2022. It was filmed in Vancouver, Canada. Melissa Salmon provided the script, having written for Alison Sweeney several times in the…