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Bottled with Love Aug 22, 2023

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Megan and Wendy wrap up their Girls Gone Hallmark summer schedule with a review of "Bottled with Love." This Hallmark fan-favorite movie stars Bethany Joy Lenz and Andrew Walker. If you haven't seen the movie, you might think it's very similar to a very popular late 90s rom-com. Plus, big awesome changes to the Girls Gone Hallmark schedule announced - you don't want to miss it! What are movie are you looking forward to this fall? Let us know! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. About "Bottled with Love" This movie first premiered on April 13, 2019 part of the channel’s Spring Fever. David Weaver directed. He currently has 41 directing credits including "Sweeter Than Chocolate," "Lights, Camera, Christmas!," "Butlers in Love," and so many more. Kelly Bowe, who has only 5 writing credits to her name, most recently wrote "Caribbean Summer" in 2022. Bethany Joy Lenz plays Abbey. We last saw her on Hallmark in "A Unexpected Christmas" in 2021. She will star in this year’s highly anticipated "A Biltmore Christmas" opposite Kristoffer Polaha. Andrew Walker plays Nick. Did you know Walker has 82 acting credits according to IMDB. He was recently in "A Safari Romance." He’ll be back soon as Detective Tom in "Curious Caterer: The Last Suppers." Related: Listen to the Girls Gone Hallmark review of "Lights, Camera, Christmas!" Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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Surprised by Love Aug 15, 2023

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Paulmarkies asked and Girls Gone Hallmark listened! Megan and Wendy review "Surprised by Love" in today's brand new episode. The movie follows a young entrepreneur (played by Hilarie Burton) who tries to persuade her conservative parents to embrace her current partner, but unexpectedly finds herself drawn to a former high school love interest (played by Paul Campbell). This movie premiered originally on January 3, 2015. Got a favorite fall-themed movie starring your favorite leading man or woman you'd like Girls Gone Hallmark to review? Let us know! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. About "Surprised by Love" Directed by Robert Iscove. He’s still alive, this appears to be the last movie he directed. According to IMDB he has 64 directing credits including "Smart Cookies," "Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Diff'rent Strokes", "From Justin to Kelly," and the 1999 teen rom-com "She’s All That." Written by Neal H. Dobrofsky and Tippi Dobrofsky. These two have written a lot for Hallmark Channel including “Love Strikes Twice,” “You Had me at Aloha,” several episodes of “When Calls the Heart.” In 2020, they had written their 30th movie for Hallmark called “The Christmas Doctor” starring Holly Robinson Peete. Fun fact: In 2021 they co-wrote the first original holiday movie for Peacock along with their son Spyder Dobrofsky. It was called “The Real Housewives of the North Pole” and starred Kyle Richards. There hasn’t been anything new from the Dobrofskys since then. Related: Listen to our review of "Love on the Air" Stars Hilarie Burton (Josie) who is probably best known as playing Peyton Sawyer on One Tree Hill. Previous Hallmark movies include: "Summer Villa" and "Naughty or Nice." Back in 2019 it’s reported that Burton was “let go” from a Hallmark movie after she made requests for a more diverse cast. She was very outspoken about the bigotry from then head Bill Abbott. With all that said, we haven’t seen Burton in a Hallmark joint since 2016. Paul Campbell (Gridley). Last seen in "The Cases of Mystery Lane" and last year’s "Three Wise Men and a Baby." Tim Conway played Josie’s grandfather. Conway passed in 2017. He was a six time Primetime Emmy winner with 14 total nominations. He’s known for roles in the Carol Burnett Show, McHale’s Navy, guest spots, and tons of voice work in his later years. Related: Listen to our review of "The Cases of Mystery Lane" Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy have brand new movie reviews all summer long based on the suggestions from the Hallmark community! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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Frozen in Love Aug 08, 2023

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Niall Matter fans asked and Girls Gone Hallmark listened! Megan and Wendy review "Frozen in Love" in today's brand new episode. Niall Matter stars as bad boy hockey pro Adam while Rachel Leigh Cook plays buttoned up bookstore owner Mary. This movie premiered originally in January 2018 as part of the channel's annual Winterfest line up. Got a favorite movie starring your favorite leading man or woman you'd like Girls Gone Hallmark to review? Let us know! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark is a Hallmark movie review podcast hosted by Megan and Wendy. Listen in as they review "Frozen in Love" - a movie from Winterfest 2018 starring Niall Matter and Rachel Leigh Cook. About "Frozen in Love" "Frozen in Love" was directed by Scott Smith. He currently has 36 directing credits, most recently a Canadian TV series called "Moonshine." Other titles include "The Story of Us," "Autumn in the Vineyard," "The Gourmet Detective," and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered." He also directed a few episodes of "Cedar Cove" for Hallmark Channel. This movie was written by Rick German. He has tons of Hallmark work including "Christmas at Castle Hart," "Groundswell," two "Christmas in Evergreen" movies, and "A Shoe Addict’s Christmas." He also directed "A Christmas Present" - the Candace Cameron Bure holiday movie for GAF. Related: Listen to the Girls Gone Hallmark review of "Groundswell" Rachel Leigh Cook also gets a writing credit according to IMDb. This is her one and only writing credit but has an impressive 102 acting credits. RLC was most recently in Netflix’s "A Tourist's Guide to Love," tons of Hallmark movies but will always be Laney Boggs from the teen rom-com "She’s All That." Niall Matter plays Hockey bad boy Adam Claiborne. Niall has 52 acting credits and we most recently liked him the drama-mystery "Family History Mysteries: Buried Secrets." Related: Girls Gone Hallmark gives high praise to "Family History Mysteries: Buried Secrets" Victor Zinck, Jr. is back for the second week in a row in a supporting role as teammate Chuck Foreman. Longtime actor Keith MacKechnie plays dad Paul Campbell. He has 102 acting credits including as the delivery boy in "National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation." Madison Smith plays bro Tyler Campbell. This movie was filmed in Vancouver. Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy have brand new movie reviews all summer long based on the suggestions from the Hallmark community! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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Love on the Sidelines Aug 01, 2023

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Megan and Wendy review "Love on the Sidelines" in today's podcast episode. This movie stars Emily Kinney and John Reardon, directed by Terry Ingram, and written by sister team Sandra and Judith Berg. Will this movie win hearts or leave the viewers feeling defeated? Girls Gone Hallmark is new all summer long with reviews of Hallmark fan favorites! See the calendar below so you can watch along. Email the show and let us know which older Hallmark Channel movie you would like Girls Gone Hallmark to review! Email: meganandwendy@gmail.com Girls Gone Hallmark is a Hallmark movie review podcast hosted by Megan and Wendy. This summer, Megan and Wendy are reviewing fan favorite movies. Listen in for their review of "Love on the Sidelines." About "Love on the Sideline" Directed by prolific Hallmark director Terry Ingram, who work we saw most recently in "The Wedding Cottage", also 5/6 of "The Wedding Veil" movies and the huge hit "Three Wise Men and a Baby" from the 2022 'Countdown to Christmas' season. Written by sister team Sandra and Judith Berg who wrote all six of "The Wedding Veil" movies plus "The Wedding Cottage." Related: Listen to the Girls Gone Hallmark review of "The Wedding Cottage" Emily Kinney stars as Laurel Welk. She has 29 acting credits and is perhaps best known for her role as Beth Greene on "The Walking Dead." This is her only Hallmark movie. She’s also a musician and dropped her latest single in 2023 called "Walking Round Your Dreams." John Reardon plays Danny Holland. He most recently was in 83 episodes of "Hudson and Rex" - a Canadian police procedural. In his 40 acting credits, he also had a role in "White Chicks" as well as "Scary Movie 4." Reardon was also in the 2014 Hallmark Christmas movie "The Christmas Secret" co-starring Bethenny Joy Lenz. Joe Theismann plays Danny’s Dad, Owen. He played quarterback for the Washington Redskins. This was filmed in Vancouver in October and November 2015. Ron Lucas played by Victor Zinck Jr. has 28 acting credits We've seen him in "Frozen in Love" and four episodes of "Date My Dad." Most recently he had a supporting role in 2022’s "The Gift of Peace" starring Brennan Elliott and Nikki DeLoach. Patrick Sabongui plays agent Shawn and this is another dude who WORKS. His 124 acting credits include "We Need a Little Christmas" from the 2022 'Countdown to Christmas' season, he’s also been in two eps of "Hudson and Rex" starring the aforementioned John Reardon, and a 2015 movie simply titled "Sorority Murder." Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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Sister Swap: Christmas in the City Jul 25, 2023

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Hallmark Channel did something different for the them with the Sister Swap movies. Girls Gone Hallmark revisits "Sister Swap: Christmas in the City" in today's Christmas in July podcast episode. Starring real-life sisters Ashley Williams and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, this movie originally premiered on December 12, 2021. Related: Girls Gone Hallmark review Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday Got a favorite movie starring your favorite leading man or woman you'd like Girls Gone Hallmark to review? Let us know! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Listen to Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy review the Ashely Williams and Kimberly Williams-Paisley joint Sister Swap: Christmas in the City. About "Sister Swap: Christmas in the City" "Sister Swap: Christmas in the City" was part of a two-part, yet still a stand alone movie. It premiered on December 12, 2021. It's companion movie, "Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday" premiered the week prior on December 5, 2021. This movie was directed by Sean McNamara who currently has 72 directing credits. He directed both Sister Swap movies but other notable films include "Soul Surfer" from 2011, as well as the Hallmark classic "Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy." Writing credit belongs to Erik Patterson and Jessica Scott, as well as Claire Boyles. This movie stars Ashley Williams as Meg. Williams currently has 80 acting credits. We last saw her in the 2023 holiday movie "Five More Minutes: Moments Like These." She will play Aunt Pam in the AppleTV series "Amber Brown" beginning July 29, 2023. Former SNL actor Kevin Nealon stars as Uncle Dave. Both movies were filmed back to back in Salt Lake City, Utah. Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy have brand new movie reviews all summer long based on the suggestions from the Hallmark community! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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My Christmas Family Tree Jul 18, 2023

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Girls Gone Hallmark pulls this gem of a movie from the vault for Christmas in July! Megan and Wendy review the underrated "My Christmas Family Tree" starring Aimee Teegarden, Andrew Walker and James Tupper. This movie originally aired on November 13, 2021 and includes a nice surprise cameo from the King of Hallmark. Got a favorite movie starring your favorite leading man or woman you'd like Girls Gone Hallmark to review? Let us know! Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark is a Hallmark movie review podcast hosted by Megan and Wendy. Listen in as they review "My Christmas Family Tree" starring Andrew Walker and Aimee Teegarden in this underrated holiday movie from 2021. About "My Christmas Family Tree" "My Christmas Family Tree" was written by Mark Hefti. He currently has 16 writing credits including "Unexpected Grace," "A Dickens of a Holiday," and "Beverly Hills Wedding." According to IMDb, Hefti has penned a holiday movies called "A World Record Christmas" starring Nikki DeLoach though it is unclear if this will air on Hallmark Channel. Jason Bourque directed. He has an impressive 58 directing credits including Hallmark titles "Game of Love" and "A Tale of Two Christmases." Fun fact: Bourque is also the director on the Hefti movie "A World Record Christmas." Related: "Beverly Hills Wedding" delivers one of the best lines, ever. Listen to the review from Girls Gone Hallmark. Aimee Teegarden plays daughter Vanessa. You might know her best from "Friday Night Lights" but has starred in several Hallmark movies including "Autumn in the City," "Christmas Class Reunion," "Heart of the Matter," and "A New Year's Resolution." Related: One of Wendy's least favorite movies - a review of "A New Year's Resolution" Andrew Walker plays Kris. Walker made it to the Girls Gone Hallmark 'King of Hallmark' final two. Who came won the title of 'King of Hallmark?' Some dude who had a small cameo in this film (psst...Tyler Hynes). James Tupper plays Richard. Tupper is currently starring as Cody in the Hallmark series "Ride." IMDb users gave this movie a 7.6/10 which is a pretty decent rating but not too many people talk about this movie as being a favorite. Girls Gone Hallmark hosted by Megan and Wendy have brand new movie reviews all summer long based on the suggestions from the Hallmark community! Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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You, Me & the Christmas Trees Jul 11, 2023

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Celebrate Christmas in July with Girls Gone Hallmark! Listen in as Megan and Wendy review "You, Me & the Christmas Trees" which premiered as part of the 2021 Countdown to Christmas on Friday, October 22, 2021. Look for the 'Did You See That?' when Benjamin Ayres tops his hot cocoa with whipped cream and then in the next scene it is magically gone. Is there a Christmas movie you'd like Girls Gone Hallmark to review? Email your suggestion to meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark celebrates Christmas in July with a review of "You, Me & the Christmas Trees" written by Julie Sherman Wolfe and stars Benjamin Ayres. About "You, Me & the Christmas Trees" This movie was written by Julie Sherman Wolfe who currently has 33 writing credits. She has written several hits like "Hanukkah on Rye" and "A Holiday Spectacular" both from 2022. Next up from Julie is "Field Day." David Winning directed "You, Me & the Christmas Trees." He has directed an impressive 78 movies inclusing Hallmark favorites like "The Nine Kittens of Christmas," "The 27-Hour Day," and "Time For Him to Come Home for Christmas." Winning is also the director on Wolfe's "Field Day." Benjamin Ayres stars as Jack. He currently has 92 acting credits including last year's "Long Lost Christmas." Ayres has a side project called Romance University which drops limited merchandise featuring fan favorite stars from Hallmark Channel. This movie also includes Danica McKellar who left Hallmark Channel for GAF and signed an exclusive deal with the network that lasts through 2023. According to Heavy, this movie was filmed in Canada during a heatwave. It is supposed to take place in real-live Avon where Julie Sherman Wolfe currently resides with her family. Related: Girls Gone Hallmark talks with Julie Sherman Wolfe Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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Christmas Sail Jul 04, 2023

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Christmas in July at Girls Gone Hallmark kicks off with a review of "Christmas Sail." Listen in as Megan and Wendy review this 2021 holiday movie starring Katee Sackhoff, Patrick Sabongui, and Terry O'Quinn. Fun fact: this movie premiered on Halloween night, Sunday, October 31, 2021. Is there a Christmas movie you'd like Girls Gone Hallmark to review? Email your suggestion to meganandwendy@gmail.com. Girls Gone Hallmark is a weekly Hallmark movie review podcast hosted by Megan and Wendy. Listen as they review a 2021 original Hallmark holiday movie "Christmas Sail" starring Katee Sackhoff and Terry O'Quinn. About "Christmas Sail" "Christmas Sail" was filmed in British Columbia, Canada, including Vancouver and Gibsons at the south end of the Sunshine Coast. This movie takes place in the Pacific Northwest in the fictional town of Portside. Filming happened in July and August 2021. "Christmas Sail" was written by Katee Sackhoff’s husband Robin Gadsby. Katee also served as an Executive Producer. Emma Oliver (she played Hannah) is an award-winning Canadian actress who has over 20 film/television credits. No digital snow appeared in this movie. Terry O’Quinn was delightful in the role of Dennis. We’d like to see more of him and co-star Patrick Sabongui in more Hallmark Channel movies. IMDb reviewers gave this movie 6.2/10. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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The Beach House Jun 27, 2023

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Megan and Wendy review the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie "The Beach House" from 2018. This family-drama stars Andie MacDowell, Minka Kelly, and Chad Michael Murrary. This movie drew a 6.5/10 rating from IMDb users and is considered a fan favorite. Girls Gone Hallmark will review Hallmark favorites all summer long! See the calendar below so you can watch along Email the show and let us know which older Hallmark Channel movie you would like Girls Gone Hallmark to review! Email: meganandwendy@gmail.com Megan and Wendy review Hallmark Channel movies, including fan favorites like "The Beach House" from 2018. Subscribe to Girls Gone Hallmark on your favorite podcast platform to listen to this and so many other Hallmark Channel movie reviews! About "The Beach House" This movie originally aired on April 18, 2018. The story was adapted from a 2002 novel by Mary Alice Monroe. "The Beach House" is the first in a seven book series. Maria Nation is also credited as a writer with 24 writing credits including other book to movie adaptations like Karen Kingsbury’s "Maggie’s Christmas Miracle" and "Debbie Macomber’s Dashing Through the Snow" and most recently Lifetime’s "Girl in Room 13" directed by Elizabeth Rohm and starring Anne Heche Andie MacDowell plays Lovie and has 84 acting credits. Most recently she starred as Del in "The Way Home." Other famous roles include "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "Groundhog Day." She also had a starring role on the 2013 - 2015 Hallmark series "Cedar Cove." Related: Listen to our review of "The Way Home" episode 1 Minka Kelly plays daughter Cara and has 46 acting credits, most recently 4 episodes of "Euphoria." She’s perhaps most well known for her role as Lyla Garrity on "Friday Night Lights." She also had recurring roles on the series "Parenthood" and "Titans." Chad Michael Murray plays Brett. Chad has been in hits "Gilmore Girls," "Dawson’s Creek" and "One Tree Hill." He made the move to GAC in 2021. Currently starring on CTV’s Sullivan’s crossing, featuring "Gilmore Girls" co-star Scott Patterson. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode who has 36 directing credits, although this was toward the end of his career. Also directed "Turner and Hooch," "And the Band Played On," and "Tomorrow Never Dies." Filmed on Tybee Island - south of Savannah Georgia Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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Love on the Air Jun 20, 2023

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This week Megan and Wendy review "Love on the Air" starring Alison Sweeney and Jonathan Scarfe as radio hosts who spar on-air. This movie premiered in 2015 and drew a 6.9/10 on IMDb in user ratings. Girls Gone Hallmark will review Hallmark favorites all summer long! See the calendar below so you can watch along. Email the show and let us know which older Hallmark Channel movie you would like Girls Gone Hallmark to review! Email: meganandwendy@gmail.com Megan and Wendy are reviewing Hallmark Channel fan favorite movies all summer long! Listen in as Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Love on the Air" starring Alison Sweeney and Jonathan Scarfe as sparring radio hosts. About "Love on the Air" This film took place in Chicago but was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Alison Sweeney plays Sonia. We most recently saw her in “Carrot Cake Murder: A Hannah Swensen Mystery” which premiered on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Before that, she worked on “The Wedding Veil” series. Related: Listen to our review of "The Wedding Veil Legacy" and "The Wedding Veil Journey" both starring Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster. Jonathan Scarfe plays Nick. He has in impressive 93 acting credits including 49 episodes of a TV series called “Van Helsing”. The last Hallmark movie he did was called “The Dater’s Handbook” from 2016 with Kris Polaha and the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle. Vincent Gale plays Brad - the radio station manager. We last saw him in “The Wedding Cottage” where he plays Brendan Penny’s art dealer. John Kapelos plays Gus. He currently has over 200 acting credits. He has such a recognizable face and has been in so many things including “The Breakfast Club.” #JusticeforClooney - the sweet rescue dog Clooney was not credited on IMDb. Who Are Tippi and Neal H. Dobrofsky? Directed by Kristoffer Tabori who currently has 54 directing credits including the “Murder She Baked” series from (2015-2017), “Garage Sale Mysteries” and “The Irresistible Blueberry Farm.” According to IMDb, he also directs under the name K.T. Donaldson and is credited as an actor under the name of Kris Tabori. Story credit is given to Sharon Soboil. She has just 10 writing credits including several children’s cartoons like “Doc McStuffins,” “Handy Manny,” and “Imagination Movers” in the mid 2000s. Tippi and Neal H. Dobrofsky are credited with writing the script for “Love on the Air.” These two have written a lot for Hallmark Channel including “Love Strikes Twice,” “You Had me at Aloha,” several episodes of “When Calls the Heart.” In 2020, they had written their 30th movie for Hallmark called “The Christmas Doctor” starring Holly Robinson Peete. Fun fact: In 2021 they co-wrote the first original holiday movie for Peacock along with their son Spyder Dobrofsky. It was called “The Real Housewives of the North Pole” and starred Kyle Richards. There hasn’t been anything new on Hallmark Channel from the Dobrofskys in the last few years. Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! girlsgonehallmark@gmail.comJoin our Facebook Group!
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