Hallmarked!

Apparently a lot of Italians live in the state of Washington! Well, according to Hallmark Channel. This week, we're reviewing 'Always Amore'. Spoiler alert... we really enjoyed the two main character's acting and chemistry! Synopsis: Follows Elizabeth who is forced to work with Ben, a pro restaurant consultant, to keep her late husband's Italian restaurant afloat, but as they g...

We are super excited about this week's episode. We are reviewing a Hallmark-inspired movie by Australian production company, Jaggi Entertainment. Filmed in North Queensland, specifically, Cairns, we were keen to see some Aussie actors and sites. Our thoughts on the movie? Look... it's not the worst one we've seen... SHOW NOTES: Hosts: Aya Valentine & Kristen Barros Instagram &...

We chose candy over Christmas this week with our Sweet Autumn review. Look, it's not the worst we've ever seen but... Movie plot: When her Aunt Dee passes away, Maggie inherit's her candy store. But will her new business partner be her downfall? SHOW NOTES: Hosts: Aya Valentine & Kristen Barros Instagram & TikTok: @hallmarkedpod YouTube: @hallmarkedpod Music: Tres French by Jon...

We've ditched Christmas in this week's episode and added a culinary delight to the review schedule instead. Just Add Romance may be the movie that divides us but it's healthy to have differing opinions, right? Movie plot: Two head chefs go head to head in the ultimate cooking showdown but what will win; career or love? SHOW NOTES: Hosts: Aya Valentine & Kristen Barros Instagram &am...

In this week's episode, we review a 2013 Hallmark Channel TV Movie, "Let it Snow", starring Candace Cameron Bure. This movie has our favourite Hallmark trope: a big city corporate gal who goes to a small town and falls in love with a flannel-wearing local guy. Movie plot: An executive examines her company's new property and prepares a presentation to transform the rustic lodge in...

How many plots in one movie is too many? This week, we're back with a MarVista Entertainment movie review! We try and understand the plot of "A Taste of Christmas"/"The Christmas Calendar" starring Broadway star, Laura Bell Bundy! Movie plot: When Emily, a struggling baker in a small town, receives a handmade Christmas Calendar from a secret admirer, the local residents bec...

It's Aya's birthday week so, of course, we're celebrating! In this episode, we review Hallmark's The Birthday Wish. Fitting, right? Movie Plot: A young woman, who desperately wants to be engaged by 30, wishes to see the future and is surprised by the premonition's results. SHOW NOTES: Hosts: Aya Valentine & Kristen Barros Instagram & TikTok: @hallmarkedpod YouTube: Hall...

We are going to be bold and say this is THE WORST movie we've ever seen/reviewed. In this episode we review a MarVista Entertainment movie, "Love Strikes Twice" also known as "Second Chance Christmas".   Move plot: In this Christmas time romantic comedy, Caroline is unhappy in her marriage and makes her way to file for divorce. On the way, she is in an accident and she sees her love life diff...

Keen to watch a Hallmark movie where a career-driven city gal decides to go back to her small country hometown for Christmas? Then 'Return to Christmas Creek' is for you! Movie plot: With Christmas approaching, a career-focused Chicago app developer returns to her small hometown to rediscover the meaning of Christmas. There she reunites with her estranged uncle and her childhood best friend, who s...

It wouldn't be a Hallmark Channel Valentine's Day movie if the plot didn't include two people who hate Valentine's Day! In this episode, we review another classic: All Things Valentine. This is possibly the most confusing storyline Hallmark has ever written! Movie plot: A blogger who has had terrible luck on Valentine's days meets a handsome veterinarian. Then she finds out he is the one who has b...

A Christmasphobe!? In our debut episode of Hallmarked!, we review the Hallmark Channel's 2016 movie, The Mistletoe Promise. Listen along as we try to understand the costume choices, the number of Christmas trees and the true meaning of this made up word!  Movie plot: Two self-confessed 'Christmasphobes' sign a contract which will mutually benefit them over the holiday season. SHOW NOTES: Host...