Pour The Wine, It's Rom-Com Time

Can Hallmark bowl us over with another holiday romance, or is Winter Wonderlanes headed straight for the gutter? We’re hitting the lanes to review this festive rom-com starring Ashley Newbrough and Franco Lo Presti, breaking down the romance, the holiday magic, and all the little details that make this movie uniquely Hallmark. From cast and crew connections to familiar Hallmark storytelling beats,...

A practical accountant, a holiday obsessed single dad, and enough Christmas spirit to threaten the local power grid? Pour the wine! We’re reviewing Hallmark’s Mr. and Mrs. Christmas , starring Pascal Hutton and Brendan Penny. We’re breaking down the festive meet-cute, cozy almost kiss, and family moments that bring tons of heart. Plus, we have thoughts on the budget drama, the emotional “uppy” cal...

A Chicago Christmas. A romance centered around a 500th Chicago Bears game. A whole lot of heart.  In this episode, we’re reviewing Hallmark’s Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story! We’re diving into the chemistry between Lindsay Fonseca and Robert Buckley, celebrating Marsha Mason’s heartfelt turn as Grandma Darlene, and unpacking all of the Chicago feels that make this Hallmark Christmas movie a...

On this episode of Pour The Wine, It’s Rom-Com Time, we’re previewing Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas movies premiering October 23–25, 2026. We’re breaking down the casts, the plots, and which movie could be a must watch or a surprise sleeper hit. We’re talking nostalgic romance in Winter Wonderlands, memory loss drama in The Forgotten Holiday, and a glimpse at life that could have been in What...

Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas has officially begun, and Pour The Wine, It’s Rom-Com Time is kicking off the season by heading to the slopes for our review of ’Tis the Season for Setups! Starring Amanda Schull as Lexi, a hyper-organized party planner, and Victor Webster as Ridge, a charming ski instructor, this holiday rom-com brings together two unlikely matchmakers on a mission to set up thei...

On this episode of Pour The Wine, It’s Rom-Com Time, we’re reviewing Hallmark’s A Knight to Remember. When museum conservator Emily (Julie Gonzalo) kisses a statue of English knight Sir Griffin (James Trevena), she accidentally brings him to life, This romance brings a medieval knight into modern day Chicago and asks us to believe in magic, medieval men, and the power of one very impulsive smooch....

Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas 2026 is almost here, and we’re kicking off the season by diving into the three movies leading the way on premiere weekend! We’re breaking down the casts, creative teams, and classic Hallmark tropes we’re hoping deliver! Plus, we’re discussing what makes these pairings feel fresh, how the NFL tie is shaping up, and what it’ll take for this opening weekend to be a h...

Forget pumpkin spice! Hallmark is putting pumpkins in the water! On this episode of Pour The Wine, It's Rom-Com Time, we're dishing about Pumpkin Regatta Romance!  This surprise gem brings together giant floating pumpkins, family rivalries, a beloved small town tradition, and a sweet romance with plenty of cozy Hallmark charm. We’re talking about the warm, effortless chemistry between Mi...

On this episode of Pour the Wine, It’s Rom-Com Time, we’re heading to Maple Crest for Hallmark’s Falling Into Place! Kaia (Alvina August) returns home for the fall festival and her high school reunion, where she reconnects with her childhood best friend, James (Nathan Witte). When the two decide to finally tackle their long-forgotten fall bucket list, their friendship starts to take an unexpected...

On this episode of Pour The Wine, It’s Rom-Com Time, we’re joined by our friend Brad (known as Positively Brad  on socials) to review one of his Hallmark favorites, Journey Back to Christmas. This 2016 holiday time travel movie sends a WWII era nurse into 2016, where she finds herself navigating a strange new world while discovering unexpected connections, community, and maybe a little Christmas m...

On this episode of Pour The Wine, It’s Rom-Com Time, we sit down with actress Rhiannon Fish for a candid, funny, and heartfelt conversation about acting, Hallmark movies, and the realities behind the rom-coms we love. Rhiannon takes us behind the scenes of starting her acting career at a young age, navigating fast paced film shoots, last minute scripts, limited takes, and the nerves that come with...

Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas 2026 schedule is here, and we’re turning the Christmas movie lineup into a fantasy style draft! We join our friends at the Forever Hallmark Christmas Podcast to draft 28 of the 34 Hallmark Christmas movies, with seven picks each. Which Hallmark Christmas movies will become the biggest fan favorites? Which movies could emerge as sleeper hits? Which cast pairings, w...

What happens when two longtime friends realize they might be something more? On this episode of Pour The Wine, It’s Rom-Com Time, we’re joined by Alvina August and Nathan Witte to talk about Hallmark Channel’s Falling Into Place and bringing characters Kaia and James to life. We’re diving into everything that makes this friends to lovers rom-com so irresistible: from Alvina and Nathan’s effortless...

Pour the wine and join us for our review of Hallmark’s Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Prelude to a Wedding, a standout in Hallmark’s cozy mystery lineup. Tamera Mowry-Housley and Risteard Cooper return as Gethsemane and Eamon, a crime solving duo with great chemistry, plenty of banter, and one important distinction: Eamon is a ghost! We’re keeping spoilers light while digging into what makes this myst...

In this episode of Pour The Wine, It’s Rom-Com Time, we’re joined by Adrian Powers, co-writer and director of the A Royal in Paradise trilogy (released in the US as the A Prince in Paradise films) for a behind the scenes look at how these feel good romantic comedies come to life: from the first spark of an idea to the final edit. Adrian takes us through his journey from making home movies to film...

On this episode of Pour the Wine, It’s Rom-Com Time, we’re joined by screenwriter Kraig Wenman, whose credits include thrillers and Hallmark mysteries, including the Haunted Harmony Mysteries series and the upcoming Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Prelude to a Wedding. Kraig takes us behind the scenes of how TV movies really get made, from optioning scripts and surviving impossible deadlines to the str...

A Hallmark rom-com, Shakespeare, outdoor theater, and a war of wits make Much About Love a super cozy and enjoyable watch. We’re pouring the wine and diving into Hallmark’s festival set romance starring Ashley Williams and Niall Matter. We unpack the big moments, from the re-meet-cute and playful banter to the story’s Much Ado About Nothing roots and its nods to The Taming of the Shrew and even Ro...

On this episode of Pour The Wine, It’s Rom-Com Time, we’re joined by Niall Matter for the inside scoop on Much About Love: from why signing on was an easy yes to reuniting with Ashley Williams and working with a team he truly loves. Niall takes us behind the scenes of his quick, playful chemistry with Ashley and shares what makes their on-screen connection feel so effortless. Without giving away a...

In this episode of Pour The Wine, It’s Rom-Com Time, we’re kicking off Hallmark’s Fall into Love lineup with our review of Love Finds You. Jewelry designer Alex (Aimeé Teegarden) receives a misdelivered package filled with items that somehow perfectly match her “ideal man” wish list, while delivery driver Jack (Chris McNally) gets pulled into a citywide mission to find the package’s rightful owner...

It might still officially be summer, but on this episode of Pour The Wine, It's Rom-Com Time, we’re trading sunshine and beach days for the cozy vibes of fall! We’re uncorking Hallmark’s Fall Into Love 2026 lineup, which kicks off August 22 and takes us right up to the doorstep of Countdown to Christmas. We’re walking through all eight movies with spoiler free plot hooks, cast notes, and the...

On this episode of Pour the Wine, It’s Rom-Com Time, we’re chatting with Aimeé Teegarden and Chris McNally about their latest Hallmark movie, Love Finds You, the first 2026 Fall Into Love film. Aimeé and Chris share fun behind-the-scenes stories, talk about building chemistry on screen, and look back on their previous quick connection in Christmas Class Reunion. And yes, there are stories about th...

We’ve packed our bags and headed Down Under to review Hallmark’s Aussie at Heart on this episode of Pour the Wine, It’s Rom-Com Time. Rhiannon Fish stars as Samara, a former lawyer turned event planner, while Daniel Lissing plays Nate, her ex-coworker rival turned yacht captain. The story may be a classic second chance rom-com, but the effortless chemistry, gorgeous sun-soaked scenery, fabulous wa...

The Christmas sweaters have been pulled from the closet and the candy cane wine glasses are officially in service! We’re kicking off the holiday season a little early on this episode of Pour the Wine, It’s Rom-Com Time! Hallmark’s 2026 Countdown to Christmas is coming in hot, and we’re taking a first look at everything that’s been officially announced so far. From familiar faces to fresh pairings,...

On this episode of Pour The Wine, It’s Rom-Com Time, Garry and Amy are sitting down with Rhiannon Fish and Daniel Lissing to chat about Hallmark’s Aussie at Heart. What better way to kick off their first ever actor interviews than with these two?! Rhiannon and Daniel share insights into their film, their characters, and their experience bringing this story to life.  Pour your favorite beverage, co...

On this episode of Pour the Wine, It’s Rom-Com Time, Garry and Amy are reviewing Hallmark’s Absolutely Devoted to You, a rom-com featuring a ’90s boy band reunion, second chances, and plenty of nostalgic sparkle. Starring Kimberly Sustad as Kaitlin, a morning show producer chasing a promotion, and Jesse Metcalfe as Derrick, a former boy band heartthrob who’s traded the spotlight for mentoring teen...