Girls Gone Hallmark | Hallmark Movie Reviews

The stockings are hung, the cocoa is hot, and Megan and Wendy are ready to unwrap Hallmark’s 2025 Countdown to Christmas lineup one movie at a time. This year, Hallmark may have trimmed the movie list a little shorter, but they stuffed our stockings with reality and scripted series galore—so much, in fact, that we had to split our preview into two episodes. Think of this as your first peek under t...

We thought it was high time for a re-introduction episode! If you've never heard the Megan and Wendy origin story or if you're just needing a refresher, here's a quick intro about us and how Girls Gone Hallmark got started! Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.com Email us: hello@girlsgonehallmark.com Follow us on Instagram! Check out our merch shop! Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and...

In this episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan is flying solo to break down Episode 6 of The Chicken Sisters — “A Woman Always Knows, Y’all.” What starts as small-town quirks quickly escalates into tornado-level chaos, forcing characters to show exactly what they’re made of. Nancy steps into her power with some long-overdue confrontations, Amanda wrestles with imposter syndrome as her art gains att...

We're falling for Falling for Vermont starring Julie Gonzalo and Benjamin Ayres as our "Fall Into Love...Again" series continues. This sweet small town romance features a best-selling author with amnesia finding comfort in a small Vermont town, and who could blame her! We'll discuss our desires for our very own small town festival= and reminisce about the sweet fashion stylings found in the thrift...

Girls Gone Hallmark returns with an encore airing of their review of The Groomsmen Second Chances, now making its long-awaited premiere on Hallmark Channel. The second film in the trilogy features Jonathan Bennett as Danny, who finally works up the courage to confess his love for his best friend - just as he's asked to be the best man at his wedding in Greece. With romance, intrigue from a runaway...

In this episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan is joined by Sarah and Julie from Suspenders Unbuttoned to break down Episode 5 of The Chicken Sisters — No Trespassing, Y’all. Things get wild (and slightly unhinged) when Amanda and Frankie team up to evict an unexpected intruder from the house - yes, an actual weasel. But it’s not just pests Amanda’s dealing with, she’s also trying to show her daugh...

We’re diving into Harvest Moon, the fall favorite starring Jessy Schram and Jesse Hutch. Instead of sticking with big-city boardrooms or holiday magic, this movie takes us straight to a pumpkin farm that’s seen better days. As Jenny trades stilettos for soil and Brett tries to keep everything running, we get a story that’s equal parts charming, funny, and surprisingly grounded. Join us as we break...

The highly anticipated Groomsmen trilogy is making its network premiere on Hallmark Channel, beginning with The Groomsmen: First Look. This heartfelt kickoff introduces B.J. Britt as a groom-to-be trying to balance friendship, love, and the hurdles of a long-distance relationship. With humor, heart, and plenty of Hallmark charm, this first chapter sets the stage for a trilogy that promises romance...

In today’s episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan is joined by Erin Shea - familiar voice and behind-the-scenes magic-maker from the Deck the Hallmark universe - to help unpack Episode 4 of The Chicken Sisters  - “Let Your Hair, Y’all.” Pop the bubbly because it’s bachelorette party time in The Chicken Sisters Season 2 Episode 4. It's Mae’s last fling before the ring, and Amanda is determined to th...

Hallmark is serving up one last helping of summer romance with Catch of the Day, the final premiere of August 2025. Just as Sophie (Emilie Ullerup) is about to reel in her dream job as a New York executive chef, life tosses her back to her small hometown and straight into the path of Cam (Michael Rady), the old crush she never quite got over. Suddenly, the question isn’t just what’s on the menu at...

What happens when a Hallmark actor you adore recommends a holiday movie you’ve never seen? At Girls Gone Hallmark, we drop everything and respond with, “Say less.” During our recent chat with Jacklyn Collier, she shared that Snow Bride is one of her all-time Hallmark faves and naturally, we couldn’t hit play fast enough. This 2013 Christmas classic follows a tabloid reporter (Katrina Law!) chasing...

Your new favorite source for all things Hallmark has officially flipped the switch on Christmas lights! Welcome to Hallmark Headlines - where the glitter is real, the takes are piping hot, and the news piles up faster than presents under the tree on Christmas Eve. Megan and Wendy slide into their imaginary anchor chairs - less Nightly News, more kitchen-table-meets-holiday-sideline-reporting—to di...

In today’s episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan is joined by Sidney from Merry Movie Club to unpack Episode 3 of The Chicken Sisters  - “Daddy’s Home, Y’all.” This week, Mae’s dad, Clayton, makes his return to Merinac (and to Gus’s life), while Amanda dips her toe back into dating with a so-called “practice” date. But is she really ready? Tune in as Megan and Sidney dish on their first impression...

Girls Gone Hallmark serves up a fresh review of Double Scoop. Nora thinks she’s landed the next big thing in ice cream until her former colleague James shows up with the exact same pitch. As they both try to win over the frozen dessert of their dreams, things start to heat up and the frosty tension begins to melt. With sweet stakes and even sweeter chemistry, this movie might just be the cherry on...

In today’s episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan is joined by fellow Hallmark fan Dara from Dear Hallmark to dive into Episode 2 of The Chicken Sisters - “Mama Tried, Y’all.” Tensions are still bubbling as Amanda, Nancy, and Gus try to patch things up after the fiery premiere of Kitchen Clash. Meanwhile, Mae pulls Sabrina into the whirlwind of wedding planning, setting the stage for a season full...

We may have skipped July’s listener mailbag, but we’re blaming that one squarely on Hallmark’s summer content drought. Thankfully, you all came through in August with emails and voicemails worth the wait! This month, listeners weighed in on Providence Falls (spoiler: not everyone’s a fan), Hallmark’s ongoing promo problem, the eternal magic of It Was Always You, and yes - even questioned our Girls...

Today on Girls Gone Hallmark, Megan and Wendy are back to discuss the final movie in the Providence Falls mini-series: Providence Falls: Thief of Fate. As detectives Cora and Liam close in on their murder case, they push back against the angels’ plans and take fate into their own hands. With time running out and destiny on the line, this finale wraps up the trilogy with big choices and bigger cons...

Welcome to The Chicken Sisters Season 2 Episode 1 from the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast! This week, Megan is joined by Brian Herald (Deck the Hallmark) to kick off Hallmark Channel’s small-town drama with a fresh look at Merinac’s feuding families, fried chicken rivalries, and the return of your favorite characters. Tune in as they break down the premiere, share first impressions, and predict what’...

We’re back with a fresh encore review of one of the most polarizing Hallmark movies ever: It Was Always You. Whether you love it or loathe it, there’s no denying this film gets people talking - which is exactly why we brought the drama LIVE to Bramble Fest 2025. In this special Girls Gone Hallmark episode, we’re diving back into the world of Elizabeth, David, and all that Zing - you know, the kind...

This week on Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re leaning hard into forbidden feelings with Providence Falls: An Impossible Promise. Time-traveling detective Liam is back, juggling murder investigations and matters of the heart as he fights his own feelings for Cora while nudging her toward her so-called soulmate, DA Finn Walsh. Can they rewrite destiny, or is the past doomed to repeat itself? Visit our web...

It’s finals week! We’ve made it to the end of Mistletoe Murders Season 1, and these last two episodes lull us into thinking Emily’s finally safe in Fletcher’s Grove - until BAM! A twisty cliffhanger leaves us with more questions than answers. Oh, and Tom Cavanagh joins the cast… for about five minutes. Click play on our review of Mistletoe Murders Episodes 5 and 6. Visit our website: www.girlsgone...

This week on Girls Gone Hallmark, we're bending the space-time continuum and our usual expectations as we review Providence Falls: Chance of A Lifetime. Rookie cop Cora thinks she's just getting a new partner for her first big case but Liam isn’t just a dreamy detective with an Irish lilt and a mysterious past...he’s her reincarnated soulmate sent to rewrite history. Time may not be on their side,...

It’s time for our midterm! We’re halfway through the series, and Mistletoe Murders Episodes 3 and 4 are packed with just enough twists, small-town secrets, and shady suspects to keep our mystery-loving brains buzzing. We’re diving deep into Emily Lane’s mysterious past and watching closely as she teams up - sort of - with Detective Sam Wilner to solve Fletcher Grove’s latest holiday homicide. No s...

In this episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, we’re diving into the heartwarming and chaotic Holidazed Episode 8. The Manetti-Hanahan house becomes the unexpected hub of Christmas cheer when a power outage leaves their home as the only one on the block with electricity. With neighbors they adore - and a few they’d rather avoid - gathered under one roof, it’s a Christmas Day celebration full of laughs, h...

In this episode of Girls Gone Hallmark, we're diving into Holidazed Episode 7 – The Manetti-Hanahan family. Christmas rivalry is the stuff of legend, escalating with each passing year in a festive battle of lights, lawn decorations, and holiday one-upmanship. But this year, Connie Manetti dreams of a peaceful holiday and pleads with her husband Chuck to finally call a truce with their longtime nei...