Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia: Recent Episodes
Sophia Payne
Emily and Sophia review Hallmark movies (and Hallmark-esque movies) and tell you if it's a winner or a loser. They have built the perfect rubric to judge cheesy romance movies and determine if they are worth your time and attention. Along the way, they will share snippits of their unpredictable lives, which are in stark contrast to the movies they review. Emily is Sophia's brother's ex, Sophia is a single foster mom, Emily is a dancing queen, and both are Christians navigating the weird world of dating.
Are mysteries becoming a Hallmark Remarks staple? Maybe.....
Emily and Sophia review a new mystery series from Hallmark called Family Practice Mysteries!
This movie covers grief, the existential crisis that is picking between being a cat mom or a dog mom, depression, PTSD, loss, killing rich people, and love.
Should you watch this movie? Well, give this episode a listen to hear if the girls give it a thumbs up....or a thumbs down.
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Miranda Cosgrove, Brooke Shields, Benjamin Bratt, Rachael Harris, and Netflix all come together to make this brand new Rom Com set in Thailand.
There's enemies to lovers, there's crazy antics/pranks, there's a hot, young doctor played by Chad Michael Murray for some random reason (it's giving Brad Pitt), and there's witty side kicks to break all the tension.
Emily and Sophia review this 2024 flick, and let you know if it's a must watch, or a must skip!
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The girls ATTEMPTED to watch a Hallmark movie for this week's episode.....but they just couldn't do it. Listen to find out why they DNF'd (Did Not Finish) this week's movie pick.
Sophia finished the Twilight movie series and shares some THOUGHTS on why she despises them.
Emily dives deep into the new Taylor Swift album The Tortured Poets Department. Any Shakespeare fans? You'll love this part of the episode!
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Well, well, well...WE'RE BACK! Again...
Hey friends! We're so happy to bring this movie review to you because, well, we're obsessed. Please watch this movie and listen to our take, and then let us know what you think!
Also catch up with us about our lives, as always, they're totally boring and nothing's been going on...
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Lindsay Lohan stars in this new Netflix movie alongside Ed Speleers and Alexander Vlahos.
If you have ever been in a situationship, are currently in one, or fear you'll get into one in the future......then this movie is a MUST WATCH! It may very well cleanse you of situationships and help you break that cycle.
Sophia and Emily dive into this hilarious rom com and gush about their girl, Lindsay Lohan, and how much they LOVE seeing her on their screens again.
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Really, all this episode consists of is Emily and Sophia absolutely GUSHING about their interview with Veronica.
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A Hallmark Remarks FIRST! Emily and Sophia interview Veronica Brown, a Hallmark Movies Executive Producer!
Veronica was the Executive Producer for the Hallmark movie An American in Austen and her hand in it made the girls fall in love with all of the characters and the twists and turns in the story.
This interview is a MUST LISTEN if you are curious about behind the scenes info in the Hallmark world! The girls discuss production timelines, typical locations for Hallmark movies, and some teasers on upcoming movies!
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You know we love a chance to travel together during these episodes, and today, we're traveling to Scotland. There, we meet Lily and Logan, plus their mothers and fellow besties, Cait and Mairi, who want nothing more than to see just how far they can orchestrate "organic" meetings between the two. What do you get when you put healthy communication, Scottish brogue, and mother-daughter montages? A movie that we genuinely really enjoyed. Check it out and let us know what you think!
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This episode is truly a MYSTERY!
Emily and Sophia review the movie The Case of Mystery Lane. Mystery movies aren't usually on the docket, so they had a lot of fun mixing things up with this one! The movie is a who-dun-it mixed with Hallmark movie vibes that made the girls giggle and had them on the edges of their seats!
Make sure you stay tuned until the verrrrrry end to hear Sophia share a cliff hanger of a tease for the next episode! Talk about a MYSTERY!
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In this episode, we're bringing you a classic Hallmark movie recipe: girl from small town lives in big city, decides to visit small town for small town's eclectic holiday celebration, and ends up finding herself (and love) along the way! Throw in a dash of road trip and frustration and voila! Perfect combo, right? Well...tune in to hear our thoughts about "Welcome to Valentine".
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Calling all Pride & Prejudice fans!
Sophia and Emily dive into this Hallmark movie to kick off their 2024 movie reviews! Harriet is so stuck on finding her Mr. Darcy, that she wishes herself into the Pride & Prejudice story......literally!
The corsets, the farm animal smells, the drama! It's all so exciting and confusing and hilarious.
Do the girls love it? Does it honor or make fun of Jane Austen? Is Mr. Darcy the right guy to chase after? Give this episode to find out!
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We know, we know, you've been waiting with baited breath and hook..."when is Hallmark Remarks going to return?" "I simply cannot function without my chats with Sophia and Emily", we heard you and we listened! Aka, our monthly break is OVER!
We're super excited to kick off this year with a nice catchup episode about our lives, then we chat about our favorite Rom Coms to enjoy in the month of February.
Catch us next week as we dive back into our Hallmark Movie reviews and maybe our Superbowl predictions?
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Sophia and Emily have one last episode for 2023! They talk about how their Christmasses were, and share their goals/dreams for 2024. It's a fun time of listening to two women who are enneagram 7s and don't like to be held to a strict anything decide on very specific goals.
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The dynamic duo is back and ready for CHRISTMAS! In this final episode before the holiday, the gals talk about Emily's vacation, Sophia's family weekend, and then a few movies from GAC and Hallmark. Some they loved, most they didn't. Tune in!
We hope everyone has a lovely holiday, whether you celebrate with a lot of people, or just a few - whether you travel or stay home, we wish you love and safety this season!
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Another week, another set of Christmas movies to review!
Emily and Sophia watched and reviewed a ton of movies in this week's episode! Give it a listen to hear quick synopsis of the following flicks:
Take Me Back for Christmas (Hallmark)
Spirited (Apple)
Prep & Landing (Disney+)
Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up! (Hallmark)
EXmas (Freevee)
Time for Us to Come Home For Christmas (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
Time for Them to Come Home for Christmas (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
Christmas at Tiffany's (Freevee)
Sugarplum Twist (Freevee)
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Another week, another dozen Christmas movies! In this episode, we cover several new and new-to-us movies from Hallmark, to Amazon Prime, to Great American Christmas. So, tune in and check it out! Our overlap movie this week was "World Record Christmas", a 2023 Hallmark original starring Nikki DeLoach, Lucas Bryant, and Aias Dalman. A boy with autism is determined to break a World Record to prove to himself and his dad that he's more than just his diagnosis - talk about a tear jerker, friends. We both loved this movie and will most likely have a spot for it in our Top 5.
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This week, Emily and Sophia talk in DETAIL about the Hallmark movie Never Been Chris'd.
They rapid fire review the following movies:
Where Are You Christmas? (Hallmark)
Flipping for Christmas (Hallmark)
The Santa Summit (Hallmark)
Christmas Island (Hallmark)
Ms. Christmas Comes to Town (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
Under the Christmas Sky (Hallmark)
Checkin' It Twice (Hallmark)
The girls share what they loved and hated about each movie and give you a rating for each one so you can know which ones to watch and which ones were duds!
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Sophia and Emily review the following movies on this week's episode:
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A Royal Christmas Crush (Hallmark)
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My Christmas Guide (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries)
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Twas the Text Before Christmas (Great American Christmas)
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Joyeaux Noel (Hallmark)
They talk about each movie, some in more detail than others, and let YOU know if you should watch them or not!
Find out which movies the girls loved, the girls loved to hate on, and which ones made them smile and laugh on this week's episode.
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All treats and the only tricks is that our first episode back is uploaded a day late! No, we are not trying to gaslight you into thinking today is Halloween, we (Emily) are just late uploading!
Fourth Down and Love is a 2023 Hallmark original about a single mom and a football star who reunite years after a college breakup and we see them navigate life, love, and football together.
We really liked this movie - it gives the perfect amount of fall vibes and cozy feels, plus we enjoyed the chemistry, storyline, and acting from everyone involved!
Now...it is time...for CHRISTMAS!
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It's November 1st, and you know what that means.........IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME!
Sophia and Emily tell you what to expect this Christmas season in regards to all the movies they'll be reviewing, how to request ones they watch and review, as well as some holiday traditions they'll be sharing with you.
Are you excited?! The girls certainly are!
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*FYI, you may hear a little audio skipping around 3:30 but it doesn't take away from the main point so just bear with us!
Cinderella meets Hallmark in this cute little Happily Ever After movie. Fit For A Prince is about a "common" seamstress and a bad boy Prince who become smitten at first glance. Watch what happens when minimal chaos and a YOLO tshirt come together in one film. We actually thought this movie was entertaining and silly, even if it wasn't a hit.
What did you think of this storybook rom com?
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Summer Villa is a 2016 Hallmark Movie starring Hillary Burton as Terry Russell and Victor Webster as Matthew Everston. It’s about a celebrity chef who is getting over a bad review and a romance novelist who can't seem to get her next book started. They get set up on a blind date. It does not go well AT ALL because Terry is up tight and Matthew is a womanizer/flirt.
Sophia and Emily have a splendid time chatting about Summer Villa. They share their opinions on certain scenes, decisions the actors made, and the writing throughout the entire movie.
Plus, Sophia shares what concert she's going to next and Emily gives an update on how she's doing post surgery. Give this episode a listen!
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Well, it finally happened...we found a dud. Unfortunately, Spring Breakthrough didn't quite hit the mark we were hoping for, but we're excited to see more movies from Mahogany from Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. This movie features a single mother, who is shocked by her daughter's recent engagement, who joins her future son-in-laws' family on an engagement vacation to the Gulf Shores, where she finds a little romance of her own. Check it out on frndlytv.com!
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Moriah restores wooden furniture in a small French town. Ben is an architect that travels all over the world. He takes old things and makes them new, she takes old things and keeps them old.
Emily and Sophia review Moriah’s Lighthouse on this week’s episode. Listen for Sophia’s butchering of the French language, Emily’s hot tea about work, and their feelings on this movie and whether or not you should give it a watch!
Summer and Nick are longtime penpals (like, 15 years long) who finally get to meet in person! Nick is a rockstar and Summer is in HR, will their extremely different lives get in the way of their budding relationship? Find out in this episode of Hallmark Remarks where we talk about "Love in the Limelight". This 2022 Hallmark Original can be watched on frndlytv.com!
Emily and Sophia discuss the Barbie movie in FULL DETAIL! TONS of spoilers, so be aware of that before you hit play!
If you've seen it, you'll love hearing all of their thoughts and you'll wish you could be a part of the conversation.
Deep and shallow topics riddled this discussion, so you don't want to skip over it!
A wedding guide creator must convince an uninspired artist and owner of a special wedding cottage to renovate the rundown cottage to host a contest-winning couple for their dream wedding.
It's August, but the girls are already watching Fall movies! Just kidding, this one just so HAPPENED to be set in the Fall. Sophia and Emily had a good time chatting about all things wedding, make outs, miscommunications, sculptures, and anxiety-riddled speeches!
First, let's address the elephant in the room...yes, we realized after the fact that it is a Trans-Atlantic accent and NOT Mid-Atlantic. So, now that that's out of the way, this weeks movie is the 1949 Academy Award winning "A Letter to Three Wives". We loved this movie and will absolutely be adding more film noir into the rotation. In this film, three friends receive a letter from an elusive fourth character stating that she has run off with one of their husbands, but doesn't say who! Scandal, drama, quips, and Trans-Atlantic accents - yes!
Give this a listen and let us know what your favorite classic film is! Tune in next week as we review "The Wedding Cottage".
Aloha Hallmark Remarkers!
Emily and Sophia review a brand new movie called Aloha Hearts! This movie explores conservation, environmental issues, and familial acceptance.
Emily shares some job/work updates, and Sophia has some juicy updates regarding a boy.......this is definitely the episode to tune into!
Mahalo to all of our loyal listeners!
Did you expect anything less? Catch up with your favorite Hallmark Queens as they watch each others' favorite movies from last season! Today we chat about "Christmas Class Reunion" and "Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas". We'll catch you next week!
Ciao! Prego! Bella! Spaghetti?
The girls review Always Amore in this week's episode! Autumn Reeser and Tyler Hynes star in this movie from 2022. A beloved Italian restaurant is struggling, but a consultant is invited in to help save it. Will love and happiness find a place in Elizabeth and Ben's lives? Or will pride and grief keep them at bay?
Emily and Sophia have a blast chatting about this movie, as well as talking about the new Barbie movie, Utah, and Amazon Prime Day! Give this episode a listen to hang out with your favorite girls
Emily and Sophia put down their movie reviewing hats and put on their BFF hats. They catch up on life discussing upcoming travel plans, as well as Taylor Swift's latest re-released album Speak Now.
There's some JUICY stuff in this episode that you won't want to miss!
Join us as we review a Hallmark "Spring Into Love" Original; When Love Springs is about a big city publicist who spends a weekend at a quaint B&B for her parents' vow renewal ceremony and ends up concocting a not-so-thought-out plan to make her ex boyfriend jealous, get promoted, help the B&B, and somehow find herself in the process. If you like "fake dating" tropes, this is for you!
Watch this movie and more on frndlytv.com!
Emily and Sophia are joined by a very special guest this week: Peggy Payne!
The Magic of Ordinary Days is a movie from 2005, set in 1944. WWII is in full swing, and there are so many things PACKED into this wonderful film!
War, out-of-wedlock pregnancy, loveless father, committed husband, farming, butterflies, racism, and so much more is shown in this movie. Should you watch it? Yes. Why should you watch it? Well, give this episode a listen to find out!
We were having technical difficulties, and that resulted in the audio being subpar. We apologize for that, but hope you give this episode a listen anyways. The conversation was top notch and we know you'll love it!
Yeehaw, and welcome back, friends! This week's movie choice is "A Country Wedding" starring Autumn Reeser an Jesse Metcalfe. In this movie, a country singer (Metcalfe) returns home to his small town to sell his late parents' house before getting married to his movie star fiancee. While visiting, he reconnects with his childhood best friend (Reeser) and learns what it means to really be home. We really enjoyed this movie and were both pleasantly surprised to see a Hallmark classic movie deliver some quality acting and decently well-developed plot lines. If you like country music, small towns, and weddings gone awry, then definitely check this out!
Sophia gives us a dating update (our favorite part of the week, am I right?) and Emily is happily settling into a new routine living in a new-old city.
As always, you can find this movie and more at frndlytv.com!
Emily and Sophia review both The Presence of Love AND Dream Moms in this week's episode! Why the change? Listen as they hilariously explain what happened.
The Presence of Love is a 2022 Hallmark Movies & Mysteries movie that touches on identity, grief, loss, anxiety, and being different. The girls do their best to describe all of the beautiful scenes and the meaning behind certain moments so that you can best decide if this is a movie you'll want to watch.
There's also complaints about rude customers as well as a love life update!
Catch up with Sophia and Emily as they share all the new things in their lives, and what they want out of Summer 2023!
May was insane, and caused them to get behind on recording episodes. But that just means this episode is jam packed with fun life updates and news about how things are going for them.
Hear all about Sophia's girls weekend for her 30th birthday, Emily's move, and a life update for Sophia that's exciting and a bit nerve racking!
Amanda Schull and Carlo Marks star in this brand new Hallmark Movie & Mysteries movie! Have you ever watched a Christian/faith based movie and thought "this is so cheesy and irrelevant" and then just cringed the whole way through? Well, this movie is faith-based and very much UNcringey! Sophia and Emily dive in to discuss divorces, money management, hot and steamy kisses, belief, faith, relationships with God.....and surprise hair cuts!
This episode is a fun one, give it a listen to find out if you should watch this new Hallmark movie or pass on it.
The Beach House gave us all the cozy small town vibes we love! This movie was a mix of Nicholas Sparks and Hallmark and we loved it. If you want a classic "girl returns home after years in the big city to finally deal with her past" vibes, this is it!
Tune in next week as we review "The Blessing Bracelet". You can watch these, and more, on frndlytv.com!
"If Gordon Ramsey and Guy Fiery had a baby, then Chef Dean from this movie would be it. He's cocky, self-centered, and a hot head. The only thing missing is he doesn't yell."
A Pinch of Portugal is a Hallmark movie set in......wait for it.......PORTUGAL! Didn't see that coming, did ya? Emily and Sophia dive right into this culinary experience to tell you what they love and hate about it. Unsurprisingly, they veer off for a bit to discuss situationships and the friend zone! This is a plot line of the movie, but they get personal with their own stories and experiences with situationships. It's a great discussion and one you will want to listen to.
The girls give their thoughts on the movie as a whole, what could have made it better, and their ratings on it. Should you watch this new Hallmark movie? Give this episode a listen to find out!
When a Professional Bridesmaid books a high-profile wedding, she must keep her true identity a secret, not only from the wedding party but also from the handsome reporter covering the event. If you love 27 Dresses, this one is pretty close! This Hallmark original gives us a little rom com energy and we love how much empowering female friendships are highlighted. Give this a watch on frndlytv.com and let us know what you think!
Our next movie is A Pinch of Portugal, releasing this Saturday, April 22nd.
Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler are back at it with Murder Mystery 2! Netflix released this movie on March 31st, 2023, and the girls jumped on the chance to review a modern rom com.
Last week, a murder kicked off the drama in Murder Mystery. This week, a kidnapping! Who did it? Was it the jaded ex-fiancé? The sister? Was it SUSAN?! Or……did Nick and Audrey actually plan the kidnapping this time?
Sophia and Emily review this movie, as well as talk about two exciting things! Emily’s birthday was this week and she had a lot of life lessons that she shared with the listeners. And Sophia had some juicy Hinge dating updates! You’ll want to give this a listen to hear all the deets on the girls’ lives, as well as their thoughts on the movie.
Changing the game with a Netflix movie! Murder Mystery stars Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston who play a married couple who travels to Europe for their honeymoon but get caught up in a, wait for it, murder mystery. From innocent bystanders to main suspects, they must solve this string of murders before they're arrested. Ya'll, this movie is hilarious. Please watch it - and while you're at it, watch Murder Mystery 2 before we review it next week!
You know what's the most insulting thing a person could do? Take a stunning picture of you, in a farmer's market, without your knowledge. It's the most insulting thing EVER and we will not tolerate such behavior.
Just kidding, that's just the premise of this week's Hallmark movie, A Picture of Her! Shutterbot is someone's name, roses are a girl's favorite flowers, and shipping anything to a boat is annoying and/or impossible.
Sophia and Emily spend time talking through this movie, and then sharing their thoughts on whether it's a gem or a dud.
They also spend time discussing a life update for Sophia.......she's back on Hinge! And she shares some STORIES about the experience. You'll want to hear all the profile prompts she reads off and the conversations she shares.
Bonjour! This weeks episode talks about A Paris Proposal, starring Alexa Penavega and Nicholas Bishop. In this movie, Anna (Penavega) and Sebastian (Bishop) travel to Paris to land an ad account, but soon wind up in a tricky situation when the client mistakes them for a married couple. Overall, cute movie - it sticks to Hallmark's classic levels of predictability and charm while avoiding the ever-so-frustrating "miscommunication trope" (which we cleeearrrrly hate).
Heads up, this is a chatty episode - especially when Taylor Swift is mentioned. So, if you want to skip to the movie review, jump to around 37 mins.
As always, catch this movie and more at frndlytv.com. Next week we'll be reviewing A Picture of Her, which releases on March 25, 2023.
Sweeter than Chocolate stars Eloise Mumford as Lucy and Dan Jeannotte as Dean. This heartwarming movie touches on all the things we love about Hallmark: old family recipes, spell-binding treats, and cynics turned romantics.
Sweeter than Chocolate aired in February of 2023. So it's a new movie that Emily and Sophia dove into after finishing up the Wedding Veil movie series!
Be sure to give this episode a listen as Sophia shares an exclusive story at the end about her love life.....
Our journey has come to an end with The Wedding Veil: Journey :( Tracy and Nick finally take their honeymoon to Greece! After years of being like ships passing in the night, Tracy knows that they need to finally take this trip for the health of their marriage. We get Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants and Mama Mia vibes and absolutely love it. We're both so sad to end this journey with our girls, but we really hope that you have enjoyed this series with us. Please join us next week as we review "Sweeter Than Chocolate", a 2023 Hallmark release.
Number 5 in The Wedding Veil series has us back with Emma and Paolo! They're in Chicago this time, getting ready to open up Paolo's lace store in the states. Unfortunately, Paolo's father gets ill and that requires Paolo to return home to Italy. This causes some complications and strains for Emma that she has to work around and sort through during the movie.
We meet new characters like Lily and Matteo that we LOVE! And hear grand speeches that may or may not be the catalyst for Emily and Sophia's healing....we will see!
Sophia goes on another of her soap boxes about rom coms and why certain ones are classics and others are duds. She gives a part 2 review of Your Place or Mine considering she finished it since the last podcast episode. You'll want to tune in to hear those thoughts, if you're considering watching it yourself!
As always, we watched The Wedding Veil Inspiration on the FRNDLYTV.com app, and highly recommend you watch it there too!
This week's episode is a nice little catch up and the gals chat about what they did for Valentines day. As always, the proposed time of this episode doubled as the convo went on, so, you're welcome. Next week we're back with The Wedding Veil: Inspiration!
xoxo <3
This movie reunites us with Peter and Avery, our first Wedding Veil couple in the series. We see how they are navigating real-life stressors like home renovations, new bosses, busy schedules, and oh yeah, A BABY! Avery and Peter find out they are expecting (hehe), and we get to go on this journey with them as they learn how to handle so many changes. We see the veil work its magic again, and our favorite trio reminds us just how special friendships can be.
The gals also chat about their own busy schedules and the importance of prioritizing rest throughout.
Don't forget to follow us on social media and, as always, use frndlytv.com for all your Hallmark streaming needs!
Welcome to New York! Tracy’s turn with the veil. And boy is she really sticking with her disbelief in its powers. Emily and Sophia dive into this movie with full force! Why is Tracy so scared of committment? Why is believing in the powers of the veil so impossible for her and Nick? And W H Y are the writers trying to convince us that she loves sports so much when clearly.....that's not the case.
Not only do Emily and Sophia review the movie, but they discuss Meghan Trainor's latest announcement, Selena Gomez' failing kidneys from years ago, if Audio books count as reading, and whether or not The Office is a good show.
Give this episode a listen if you want to have a good time with your favorite hosts!
We are back for part two of our six-episode series covering all movies in The Wedding Veil saga. This episode covers The Wedding Veil: Unveiled, where Emma (Autumn Reeser) travels to Italy to teach and research a wedding veil said to bring its owner love. While there, she meets Paolo (Paolo Bernardini), the son of a local lace-making family. Keeping with the tradition from the first movie, this one is an absolute Slay! Listen as we dive into why we absolutely loved this movie and why you should give it a watch. Tune in next week when we cover The Wedding Veil: Legacy.
We also discovered that we both love Miley's new single and cannot stand Colleen Hoover novels.
Heads up, we totally spoil "Verity" by Colleen Hoover so skip that part if you plan to read/don't want to be spoiled. Also, Sophie coughs a lot :*)
As always, we watched this movie on frndlytv.com (Sponsor us!)
Here comes the bride, all dressed in a magical veil that brings in the love of your life if you own said veil and believe in its magic.
Or so the song goes.
Emily and Sophia begin the dive into The Wedding Veil movie series, and it got kicked off with a bang! Lacey Chabert stars in this gem of a movie, alongside Autumn Reeser, Kevin McGarry, and Alison Sweeney!
They also discuss Sophia taking down all of her Christmas decor, Emily training for her new job, and an upcoming school dance for Sophia's daughter!
The girls are back (in town) to talk about Taking a Shot at Love, a 2021 Hallmark Channel movie starring Alexa PenaVega and Luke Macfarlane. A former professional dancer uses ballet to help an injured hockey star get back on the ice, and we absolutely loved this movie! We both loved the charm, the style, the chemistry, the acting, the storyline - you name it. Definitely give this one a watch for a feel-good storyline that is true to Hallmark style without being overly predictable or boring. This movie was the perfect dose of hygge (listen to learn all about it!), and we just think that perfectly encapsulates the vibe this month. The girls also dive into their "love-to-hate" show, Gilmore Girls (listen, we just don't like it - sorry not sorry), with more toxic character analyses.
Make sure to tune in next week when we begin our journey with The Wedding Veil series on Hallmark Channel. You can watch all of these movies and more on frndlytv.com.
Happy New Year! Emily and Sophia share how their Christmas holidays were spent and what feelings they had about it all. Are gifts necessary for Christmas? What even is it all about?
They also dive in to goals for the year! But it's a different kind of conversation than just "___ amount of books to read" and "run a marathon" that you normally see and hear. They speak truth to how goal setting should be, encourage one another in their goals, and call out toxicity from New Years Resolution haters. It's an episode you don't wanna miss!
Which movies did Emily and Sophia LOVE this season? Which ones should Y O U watch in the lead up to Christmas? The girls share their favorites AND why you should check them out! This will save you from watching any duds, and instead cozying up on the couch in magical Hallmark land.
Tune in and then get ready to laugh/cry at the ones they recommend!
Emily and Sophia went deep in this episode. Cheating, chasing dreams, heavy laden with guilt, death of loved ones, estranged family members.....it was heavy.
But not before they reminisced on High School roles thanks to A Christmas Class Reunion! This Hallmark movie was watched by Emily! She did a great job describing it. See if it was enough to convince Sophia to watch it.
The movies the girls chose to dive deeper into were The Noel Diary (Netflix), A Holiday Spectacular (Hallmark), and Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas (Hallmark Movies & Mystery). There are a lot of spoilers, so listen at your own risk, or after you've watched them for yourself!
A favorite quote from one of the movies was "You and I have been holding onto this guilt for a while now. If it's okay with you, I think it's time we put it down now." Listen in for the context of that quote and the impact it had on the girls.
Emily and Sophia are back after a 2 week hiatus thanks to a stomach bug! They catch up and talk about how their Thanksgivings were, about cat body dysmorphia, is Buc-ee's the best gas station?, Door Dash, and Advent Readings.
Emily traveled a lot over the course of a week, while Sophia lied as low as humanly possible the week of Thanksgiving.
Sophia talked about the Advent reading she did for her church and the potential Hallmark Movie Moment it provided.
Emily and Sophia do some rapid fire reviews of the Christmas movies they've watched at the end of this episode. More in depth reviews to come. Have the best movies happened, or are there even more gems to come? Tune in to hear what the girls have to say about life and Hallmark!
Movies Discussed:
The Noel Diary (Netflix)
Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas (Hallmark Movies & Mystery)
A Holiday Spectacular (Hallmark)
A Corgi Christmas (Hallmark)
Steppin' Into the Holiday (Lifetime)
Inventing the Christmas Prince (Hallmark)
Stomach flus and sore throats have hit the Hallmark Remarks duo and you all get to benefit! Enjoy this episode of "I Watched That" where Sophia and Emily had the awesome opportunity to be guest stars. Make sure to follow the guys on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and we'll be back next week with two episodes of Christmas cheer.
Listeners, it is time (a la Mufasa) to revisit our now annual debate: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? In reality, we all know its not REALLY a debate, but it's fun anyways. On this episode, our favorite unofficial third host is back! Everyone show Nigel some love as we chat about the new HBO release of "A Christmas Story Christmas" which is a continuation of the ever-nostalgic "A Christmas Story". Stay tuned for a really hilarious mixup and to hear some jaw-dropping news. Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate, and we'll be back next week with two more episodes!
This week's episode was rapid fire reviews of several new Christmas movies (and one old one by accident!). The girls catch up, discuss back injuries, moms, and egg nog. It's a fun time!
The reviewed movies were:
The Royal Nanny, Reindeer Games Homecoming, Christmas at the Golden Dragon, Christmas Sweethearts, and Christmas in Tennessee
Emily and Sophia sit down with Ethan and Alex from "I Watched That" to discuss Lindsay Lohan's recent Netflix Holiday flick, "Falling For Christmas". In true Hallmark Remarks fashion, we learn all about the guys' favorite Christmas traditions, movies, and exactly how they imagine their perfect "meet cute" moments. As always, let us know what you think of this movie and don't forget to follow "I Watched That" on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!
Sophia watched a lot of movies over the weekend and she gives rapid fire recaps with recommendations! Want to know which movies are hits and which movies to skip? Give this episode a listen!
Emily had to miss this week's recording session, so Sophia had her mom, Peggy Payne on to guest host! Her knowledge of Hallmark movies is so extensive, she connected some CRAZY awesome dots for us between a Candace Cameron movie and a Jodie Sweetin movie. It felt like Christmas Inception.
Sophia and Peggy talk about a few Hallmark movies they watched over the weekend, and the magic that they felt! Some movies can miss the mark, or feel too cheesy. But they both thought that several new movies really nailed it. Give this episode a listen to find out which ones!
We finally got it, folks! After three video editing softwares and many voice memos sent, we've cracked the code on posting this video. In this episode, Sophie talks through the rest of the movie releases, and the girls dive into their gift-giving philosophies.
Emily and Sophia are back for another week of NEW Christmas movies! This episode features 2, since Emily actually watched 2, and the girls dive right on in to them!
Ghosts of Christmas Present is a really fun twist on the Charles Dickens story A Christmas Carol. 3 Ghosts "Scrooge" people and help them find their Christmas spirit. Some complications arise on their latest subject, and cause everyone to scramble. The movie as a whole had twists and turns that both Emily and Sophia struggled to correctly predict!
Catering Christmas is a CLASSIC Christmas movie brought to us by Great American Family. A woman's catering company is struggling, but if she could land a big client, then she could be catapulted into some incredible opportunities. Will the nephew of the client be helpful or a distraction?
Give this episode a listen to hear what the girls thought about these two very different movies!
Christmas cookies that tell you your one true love? A Scrooge and a Bob Cratchit all in one character? A Black Friday shopping fiasco?
So many crazy situations happened in this weekend's Holiday Christmas Movie roundup! Sophia watched them all and tells Emily a quick synopsis of each one. She ranks them and pitches them to inspire Emily's tv time this week. Which one does Emily choose? Did Sophia dislike any or all of them? Is it too soon for Christmas? Well, give this bonus episode a listen to find out!
The movies reviewed are:
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Noel Next Door
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Destined at Christmas
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We Need a Little Christmas
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A Kismet Christmas
It's CHRISTMAS! Well, in Hallmark world it is...so you know what that means! We reviewed our first batch of Christmas movies this weekend and cannot wait to bring you all on the journey with us. Whether you're team "Decorate in September" or "No thanks, I'll wait until December" - we got you! This episode features an in-depth review of Hallmarks' newest-ish release, We Wish You A Married Christmas. We follow a couple whose relationship is on-the-rocks (and not the good kind) so their marriage counselor recommends a quaint Christmas getaway. We genuinely really loved how this movie incorporated real life conversations with Christmas flair. Enjoy this movie on Frndlytv and let us know what you think!
Autumn in the City (Hallmark) opens up with a montage of New York City, while someone is painting a watercolor of the sites. Statue of Liberty, taxi cabs, Empire State Building, and an apartment complex. Which is where our main character, Piper, gets out of her cab.
We soon learn she left Omaha, Nebraska to sublet an apartment in the city. And her parents just do not get it. They have many concerns, including a job, and she is working on it that very afternoon.
Next we meet Austin and he's at lunch with his mom. She orders her "favorite salad" for the two of them, and then vomits her expectations all over him. The whole time he is pushing back and placing boundaries, and she's respecting zero of them. Because she is only worried about her image and how his actions, or lack there of, reflect back onto her.
Emily and Sophia dive in to this Fall themed movie as their last before the Christmas movie season is upon us! Give this episode a listen to hear what chronotype they are, what Sophia did to open her Christmas Spirit Pandora box, and to see if they recommend this movie or not.
Okay don't be mad at us - we have very valid reasons for being late to drop this episode! To make it up to you, we have a super cute, very "classicly-Hallmark" movie this week. We're going back to our roots with this Hallmark plotline, aka: city girl has to go to the country for some reason and ends up finding her heart in the people, town, and one very cute farm owner. "Harvest Moon" is this weeks watch and it has all the elements we enjoy, with some room for laughs and critique. Overall we really enjoyed this movie and can't wait to hear your thoughts! We also chat about life updates and something about Dolphins?
This week's movie review is helped with a guest appearance by Peggy Payne!
Sophia's mom, who often recommends the really good Hallmark movies for the girls to review, hopped on this week's episode! She recommended the movie Romance in Style, and the girls decided to have her on and share her thoughts!
This movie touches on Body Positivity and the fashion industry. In a prior episode, the girls watched a movie that they found to be harmful/damaging for body image. So, they were skeptical to watch this one since that was the premise. Did they like it? Give this episode a listen to find out!
WE. ARE. BACK! After a brief, unplanned break, the girls are back in town with another episode. This week's movie, available on Netflix, stars Kat Graham and Tom Hopper. Julie (Graham) travels to Verona, Italy, after her boyfriend of four years breaks up with her, only to find that her villa has been double-booked and she now must share it with a cynical British stranger, Charlie (Hopper). Not only did we love this movie, but we had a very special guest to help us review it! Check out this episode to hear our thoughts, to meet our special guest, AND to hear Nigel's quiz results that we oh-so-kindly left as a cliffhanger.
Welcome back, Nigel! This week's episode has our favorite unofficial third host back in the studio to share his thoughts on Hallmark's newest summer release. We sat down and talked about Groundswell, a 2022 Hallmark Movies & Mysteries release starring our girl, Lacey Chabert, and Ektor Rivera. This movie follows Emma (Chabert), a chef who spontaneously travels to Hawaii after some personal and professional drama; there she discovers her voice and follows her dreams. What better way to follow your dreams than to follow them right to Hawaii and into the arms of a hunky surf instructor? We thought this movie had a lot of heart and even better scenery, and finally some genuine communication between characters. We all agreed with IMDB on this one and collectively scored this movie a 6.5 out of 10, so go check it out on the frndlytv.com app and let us know what you think!
Mango Mojito recipe to follow.
The Hallmark Channel recently launched a new branch called Mahogany. This channel is housed under Hallmark Movies & Mysteries and has story lines that feature American Black Culture with a predominantly black cast. Emily and Sophia review one of their latest movies that caught their eye!
Unthinkably Good Things has a lot of key parts that they LOVE in a good Hallmark movie. Solid female friendships, cute town (it's mainly shot in Italy which chef's kiss so good), relatable life struggles, and gorgeous actors and actresses.
Were the girls drawn in to the main characters' hardships? Was the camera work up to snuff for them? Were the outfits on point or a major disappointment?
You'll have to listen in to find out for yourself!
Hallmark Movies and Mysteries goes two-for-two in their newest release, The Journey Ahead. This movie follow a famous Hollywood actress (Holly Robinson Peete), and a wilderness expert (Kaylee Bryant) as they drive from Los Angeles to New York; along the way, they learn they can't outrun their pasts to create the future they envisioned. Once again, THIS MOVIE WAS GREAT! The girls were highly impressed with the storytelling, lessons, character dynamics, and charm along the way. Plus, you know we love a good road trip movie here at Hallmark Remarks. Grab your mom or your girlfriends and give this movie a watch on Hallmark Channel or frndlytv.com. The girls also drop some exciting news for the podcast and fully dive into plans for the Holiday season.
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Sophia and Emily have a tendency to critique Hallmark movies with the intention of telling Hallmark how they can make an okay movie GREAT. Well, this movie was what they've been waiting for. An hones to goodness GREAT Hallmark movie!
Wow, the girls gushed over this one. Quality acting, twists and turns, and a different story line than what's been done before. 14 Love Letters is a Hallmark Movies and Mysteries movie that has all the things the girls love, with some top notch eye candy to boot!
You'll also hear all about Sophia's 24-hour chaos of a travel day, as well as how cat training is going for Emily. Oh, and what's that about customizable planners? Hmmm.....may wanna tune in to hear all the fun stories and pro tips!
Grab your tissues and a comfy blanket, folks, this one is a tear-jerker! This week's movie is streaming exclusively on Netflix and tells the story of Cassie, a musician with type I diabetes, and Luke, a Marine, who both enter into a "marriage of convenience" for their own reasons. This movie took us on an emotional RIDE, and we loved it! From well-developed characters, a killer soundtrack, and an ending we didn't necessarily see coming, we highly recommend you check this one out. The gals also talk about Emily's new kitten, Sophia's lack of Myspace coding knowledge, and one of the worst things you could do as a customer of the service industry.
Don't forget to follow us on our social media and say hi! You can find us on Instagram @hallmark_remarkspod, Gmail at hallmarkremarkspodcast@gmail.com, and Pinterest @Hallmark Remarks. Be sure to leave a 5-star review and send us your movie suggestions!
Calling all Pride and Prejudice fans! This Hallmark movie is a fun, modern day play on the Jane Austen story of Pride and Prejudice!
An American Actress is cast as Elizabeth Bennet and everyone has an opinion about that. Emily and Sophia dissect the parallels between the actors and their characters. This film did a cool twist that both of the girls enjoyed, inspiring one of them to even go watch the actual Pride and Prejudice movie. Which one was it?
Emily was inspired to do a fun, new activity from last week's Hidden Gems movie and Sophia introduced her daughter, Hailey, to a top 10 rom com. What was the activity? What was the rom com? Tune in to find out!
This weeks movie review was "Warming Up To You", a 2022 Hallmark release that was streamed on frndlytv. If you're looking for another episode where Emily goes off on a rage-tangent and Sophia has to reel her back in, you've found the right one to listen to! To put it bluntly, they both hated this movie. TW: fat shaming, body shaming, food shaming...all the shame. 10/10 do not watch unless you want to rage spiral along as you listen to this episode. However, you can absolutely guarantee that it prompted some pretty great conversation with our hosts. The gals also catch up after a few weeks apart and share what they did for Christmas in July, chat about their summers thus-far, and mention some pretty lovely Holiday recipes you can try at home.
Emily and Sophia catch up on this week's episode. The summer has been full of traveling for Emily and Sophia, so a fun catch up episode was in order!
They discuss a slew of pop culture things from Where the Crawdads Sing being adapted into a movie to the new season of Stranger Things being out.
Summer 2022 had some new movies from The Hallmark Channel! Hidden Gems is one of their newest and had the girls' names all over it. Travel to Hawaii? Scuba diving dates/adventures? The main character is the Maid of Honor? Chasing after her dreams vs doing what's expected? All the ingredients for the makings of a great movie!
Did Emily and Sophia like it? Did they absolutely love or hate the scavenger hunt montage? Gotta give this episode a listen to find out!
A 2001 movie about a British soldier and an Italian woman, at the height of World War II.
This movie is based on a true story and got some deep conversations out of Emily and Sophia regarding community and having a moral compass that is consistent and true. You will need to listen to the episode to hear if they recommend the movie!
Ever wanted to watch a terrible road trip movie? Well, have we got the movie for you!
It's gotta terrible, un-witty banter and years long grudges that make absolutely no sense!
Check out this week's episode for Emily and Sophia's take on less-than-stellar Hallmark movies. And how they think it could've been better.
Breaking News Sophia and Emily decide to take on some major topics that could potentially split their audience...like, does pineapple really belong on pizza? Is women's fashion completely missing the mark, or are clothing choices at their peak? Find out who is on Team Pineapple and who has a bone to pick with the gardening world.
If you want to share your unpopular opinions, you can email them to HallmarkRemarksPodcast@gmail.com or on the Instagram @Hallmark_RemarksPod
What do you get when you have a dog rescue and a handsome stranger in the military? Well, a new Spring themed Hallmark movie, of course!
The dog rescue is being told they'll have to close their doors unless a miracle can happen. And our military guy is experiencing family ties for the first time in years. It's a recipe for a fun movie.
One of the girls loved it. One thought it was a grown up version of a Disney Channel Original Movie. Give this episode a listen and the movie a watch to decide for yourself!
The part 2 you've been waiting on! Sophia answers more questions about her foster care-to-adoption-journey, and in this episode, we go a little bit deeper into how Sophia's psychology degree played into the process. The gals discuss different coping tools used during stressful times, how to navigate the holidays, what it's like working alongside bio families, and more. Stay until the end to hear Sophia recall her favorite memories with Hailey thus far, and what their goals for this summer entail. As always, please continue to ask questions and share thoughts at HallmarkRemarksPodcast@gmail.com or find us on Instagram @hallmark_remarkspod.
Books and resources mentioned in this episode:
The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family by Dr. Karyn Purviss
Reframing Foster Care by Jason Johnson
Foster the Family
Neighborliness: Love Like Jesus. Cross Dividing Lines. Transform Your Community. By David Docusen
All of these books can be found on Amazon.
Bunberry is the Hallmark version of Genovia. And they have a Princess who has fallen in love with a painter from Chicago. She MUST go to him to see if it is true love.
Along the way, she gets close to her body guard, and the question of "Love at First Sight" gets challenged.
What will she do? Well, Emily, Sophia, and special royal guest Lord Nigel Heighton dissect the movie and give you all the deets to determine if this movie was a bust or a knock out.
Also, how do we feel about diamond engagement rings? Listen all the way to the end to find out!
Emily finally got her life together and edited an episode!! In this episode, your favorite Hallmark Queens chat about birthdays, weekend getaways, and childhood trauma from divorced parents! What a trifecta. The movie for this week is A Second Chance at Love, Hallmarks newest (like it's still on Hallmark Channel kinda new) movie that stars Gloria Reuben, Alvina August, Jarod Joseph, and Eriq La Salle. One couple's marriage is amiss and rather than facing it, our main character immerses herself in her divorced parents' dating lives by setting them up on a dating app. What could possibly go wrong, right? Emily and Sophia had mixed reviews, so give this episode a listen to hear what they thought.
Sophia has been a foster parent for a couple of years, and recently adopted her daughter, Hailey! Emily spends some time interviewing her to ask listener submitted questions about her journey. Why did she decide to become a foster mom? Did she want to adopt? What is something she tells people who are interested in becoming foster parents?
Check out Part 1 of this interview series! You WON'T wanna miss these.
Have you ever been confused by your Brother-In-Law Husband's feelings for you?
Really? Neither have we!
Loving Leah is a movie about the Jewish faith, traditions, and religion. There are some aspects that were very new to Sophia and Emily that they enjoyed discussing. The movie itself had some great parts (lookin' at you, Emily the Housekeeper) and some not so great parts (.....still peeved about those). What do the girls think about the movie overall? Give this episode a listen to find out!
Welcome this week's special guest host; you've heard his voice before but now experience his commentary in real time! Mr. Nigel Highton, everyone (*sounds of a roaring crowd). This movie was a doozy...along with the last several weeks in both Soph and Emily's lives, so that's why you had to wait so long for this. In our opinion, it's worth the wait. Take a listen as we all dissect this gem of a movie and get into some good conversations along the way. Time Changer can be streamed free on Pluto TV or it is available to rent on Amazon.
In honor of Betty White, Emily and Sophia decided to watch and review The Lost Valentine. This movie had the girls all in their feels, with tears galore. The movie touches on the military, keeping hope alive, Valentine's Day, and true love. All favorites for Emily and Sophia.
Yes, that's the legitimate name of the most recent Aurora Teagarden movie that we watched, and if you're unsure about our opinion...well, let's just say the title was the best part of the movie. Basically more people are murdered and Aurora enlists her sleuthy brain and endless small town connections to help find the bad guy and solve the case. We also tested our chick flick knowledge with an ever-so-accurate Buzzfeed quiz! Can you beat our score? Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @hallmark_remarkspod. Tune in next time when we cover The Lost Valentine, a Hallmark original starring the Queen, Betty White (RIP).
Emily and Sophia review the second movie in the Aurora Tea Garden Series. This movie had the girls on the edge of their seats as they tried to figure out who the killer really was. They spend time discussing the movie, whether or not they liked it, and sorted out their feelings on the wardrobe choices (see: suede booties whilst traipsing around wet grass).
Sophia has a big announcement to share with the world. She also reads off online dating experiences that listeners sent in to be talked about on the pod. They were WILD and help those who have never done it to understand why it can be a weird experience.
Emily has Covid and Sophie is still snowed (iced?)-in, so come join us as we chat about our newest endeavor: covering the Aurora Teagarden Mystery series on Hallmark. A Bone to Pick is the first in this book-turned-movie series starring our fave, Candace Cameron Bure, who plays Aurora Teagarden, a small town librarian who is known as a master sleuth. When her friend Jane unexpectedly dies and leaves Aurora everything in her will, she also leaves a troubling murder mystery. It's up to Aurora to piece together the clues and solve the murder before she becomes the next victim. Dun dun dunnnnn!
Next move in the series - Real Murders: An Aurora Teagarden Mystery
Emily and Sophia are back and ready to talk about some Hallmark Movie Classics! First up, What the Deaf Man Heard. Due to some trauma that a young boy experiences, he pretends to be deaf and mute. The movie follows his journey as a young man who is trying to figure out his role in the small town he lives in, while continuing to pretend to be deaf and mute. It's a wild ride, full of a star studded cast!
This week's episode is a chance for Sophia and Emily to close the Christmas movie season out. They finish the discussion on Die Hard being a Christmas movie or not with a guest appearance from Nigel Highton who shares his thoughts on the movie! The girls had a lot of fun listening to his take and giving their reactions to his reasoning.
A few movies to end this Christmas season were reviewed, including one with THE Lacey Chabert. Did they love them? Hate them? Tune in to find out!
Emily and Sophia reached out to the listeners, their coworkers, their family members, and their friends to gather opinions on whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie. They dissect the arguments and then share their opinions. It's a great listen for anyone on the fence or for anyone who has the incorrect opinion. If you've ever needed solid talking points to back up your stance, boy do they bring them!
Sophia also watched what she has decided is her favorite cheesy Christmas movie of 2021....and reviewed it for you! What was the movie and why did she love it so much? Listen to this week's episode to find out!
Jingle All the Way (Disney+) with Arnold Schwarzenegger was one of the movies that Emily and Sophia discussed. Sophia had never heard of it before she watched it with friends, while Emily grew up watching it. So, they had A LOT to talk about! The type of movie it is, funny quotes, and overall vibes of the movie. Is this a cult classic, or something that should be left in the past? The girls share whether they think YOU should add it to your list!
Other movies discussed were: White Christmas (Netflix), While You Were Sleeping (Disney+), and Coyote Creek Christmas (Hallmark/Frndly).
A familiar face in a cheesy Christmas movie?! SIGN. US. UP.
Emily has a friend who acts in the Hulu movie Cupid for Christmas, so she watched it and gave us all the deets on it. The good, the bad, the ugly, and the thumbs up or down on if we should watch it ourselves!
Emily is graduating! A long journey finally coming to a blissful end. Hear all about the outfit and day details of this HUGE event!
Sophia goes on a rant about Die Hard having less Christmas things than the movie Mean Girls. This episode is Part 1 of the ridiculous debate on whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie.
A Princess for Christmas, Princess Switch 3, A Christmas Competition, 8-Bit Christmas, and A Christmas Family Tree were all reviewed this week by Emily and Sophia. Each movie had it's own unique story line revolving around the ever so wonderful holiday of Christmas.
Emily is a sucker for the older Hallmark movies, so she watched and reviewed A Princess for Christmas. It is a 2011 flick that involved a visit to Castlebury (clever) and a healing relationship with the estranged royal family. Is it worth the watch? Emily will tell ya!
Sophia spent her Thanksgiving break watching all the Christmas movies. Princess Switch 3 is the third (and hopefully final) movie in the series. Vanessa Hudgeons plays a baker, a princess/queen, and the cousin to the princess/queen. There's a priceless decoration from the Vatican that goes missing, a growing love interest between 2 spies, and an estranged mother/daughter relationship that needs mending. Should you watch it? Hear Sophia's take to decide for yourself!
A Christmas Competition was a must watch considering Candace Cameron Bure stars in it. Yule wanna hear all about the holly jolly good time Sophia had watching this Fuller House reunion movie.
8-Bit Christmas is a Neal Patrick Harris gem of a movie that'll have you all in your Sandlott and Home Alone feels. Needing a new Christmas movie, but wanting something well done? Here's your pick. Quality storyline, excellent acting, and hilarity the whole family will love!
If you've ever wanted to see how an online ancestry test plays out......then you should watch A Christmas Family Tree. There's skinny ties, paternal discoveries, and gift giving expertise to be seen!
You can find these movies on the following streaming platforms:
A Princess for Christmas (Netflix)
Princess Switch 3 (Netflix)
A Christmas Competition (Frndly)
8-Bit Christmas (HBO Max)
A Christmas Family Tree (Frndly)
Right before the Holiday Season is in full swing, Emily and Sophia share their own holiday traditions. White Elephant, books on Christmas Eve, Holiday treats, and more. They share ideas, thoughts, and memories from holidays past. In need of some inspiration? This is the episode you'll want to hear. In need of a reminder to slow down? Well, they sprinkle those reminders throughout the episode.
Happy Thanksgiving, Remarkers. May it be a special and healthy time with loved ones.
Emily and Sophia discuss the things you do to determine what "level" your relationship is at. Asking your boyfriend to do matching Christmas pajamas can tell you a lot about your relationship. Hear what went down with Emily and her bf when the topic came up.....
Emily reviews an old Hallmark movie called Boyfriend for Christmas. There's an alias of Douglas Firwood, which is amazing, a flashback to a Christmas wish with Santa, and lawyers losing and then gaining respect for each other. It's a classic that everyone needs to watch.
Emily and Sophia catch up on this week's episode. Sophia went out of town and was ready to "accidentally" run into some handsome stranger in the most Hallmark movie way possible. Did it happen? Is she currently engaged to some guy she met 7 days ago?
Emily is in full blown rehearsal mode! Does the French accent haunt her or does she fully embrace it? What magical Christmas moment happened for her?
The girls also share their Christmas tradition bucket list item. Don't know what that is? Tune in to find out!
Boyfriends of Christmas Past kicks off the 2021 Christmas season! And what a gem it was. It will have you all in your feels about ex-boyfriends, commitment issues, and foster care! There are some great topics touched on in this movie that we think you will love.
But first, Emily and Sophia had their first guest on the podcast, Sara Walters! Her love story and parenting story should absolutely be made into a Hallmark movie. From online dating, to birthing triplets, it is a WILD RIDE for sure.
A Hallmark Movies & Mysteries review is up this week! Love Under the Stars explores grief, losing a loved one, and emotional support systems. As well as some VERY relatable moments of awkwardness between the two single main characters. Sophia and Emily have a good time catching up, talking about books and habit setting, while sharing some deep thoughts on this week's movie! They also share some exciting announcements about what to expect in the next couple of months.
Emily and Sophia did not do a movie review this episode. Instead, they caught up on each other's lives and then played a fun game! People on Instagram gave Sophia the fake titles for Hallmark movies, and the girls had to come up with plots/storylines for them. Do you think Hallmark should hire them, or should they retire from the movie making business now? Tune in to find out!
Divorce. Emotional disconnect. Competition. Taking the Reins is a newer Hallmark movie that has many elements that are loved by Hallmark movie watchers. On top of that, if there are any Psych or Hart of Dixie/Friday Night Lights fans listening, then they'll love the actor choices! This movie review was good, mostly silly, and sometimes deep. With Sophia and Emily also sharing about things like concerts and work, you'll want to tune in to hear how they are taking the reins in their own lives.
Lauren Alaina stars in this GEM of a Hallmark movie! It is all things country and all things cute. Emily and Sophia dive into this fun Hallmark movie and even take some time to share their favorite southern phrases. Want to see if this one is worth the watch? Give this episode a listen!
Is it PeCAN or PecAHn? Who knows. Emily and Sophia are back and better than ever! Emily traveled to the North West of America last week and talks all about the ups and downs of that trip. Sophia does a solo review of Sweet Pecan Summer and knocks it out of the park. Was the trip worth it? Did Sophia convince Emily to take time in her busy schedule to watch Sweet Pecan Summer? Tune in to find out!
This movie was sweet (pun intended), thought provoking, witty, and heavy. Emily and Sophia dive in to the nitty gritty of what made this movie GREAT. Their scores were the highest we've seen so far, so this is a must listen. If you have ever experienced grief, then you will see this movie handle that topic with grace, strength, and honesty. It does not shy away from the hard and messy parts. Emily and Sophia talk about their lives and what changes have happened in just one week. Tune in to find out who is becoming a barista and who is just super pumped about a new coffee joint in town!
Any One Tree Hill fans out there? Chad Michael Murray stars in this week's Hallmark movie The Sand Dollar Cove. His co-star was none other than THE Aly Michalka (see: Cow Belles). Former Disney star paired with teenage heartthrob made for a commentary filled podcast. They discuss certain elements that they absolutely loved about the movie, while also spending some time suggesting tweaks they would have made to give certain categories a higher score on the rubric. Do they recommend this one, or send it to the trash can? You'll have to give it a listen to find out!
Emily and Sophia catch up, talk about getting asked out in a bookstore, and review the Hallmark movie Love for Real. It is a movie about a reality dating show (think The Bachelor) and all the twists and turns of the journey to find love. Corbin Bleu (Chad from High School Musical) plays the guy looking for love on a dating show, Scott Foster (Cappy from the show Greek) plays the Executive Director for the dating show, and Chloe Bridges (Nick Jonas' girlfriend from Camp Rock 2) plays one of the show's contestants. The girls have very different perspectives and taste in this particular movie. One really enjoyed it, and one found it to be one of the worst Hallmark has come out with. Tune in to find out what score they each give this movie and if it's something you should watch on your own!
Emily and Sophia review the Netflix movie Christmas Catch. They highlight some incredible quotes such as "Holly Christmas kitchen!" and "Shake your reindeer tail". They discuss the realness of the main character's struggle to flirt and they give their scoring for this movie. Should you watch it? Well, tune in to find out if it's a bust or a gem.
Cheesy Romance movies that are predictable beyond belief are our jam. Also, jamming out to Hamilton and submitting audition tapes are our jam. Oh and Sophie doesn't like Corgis. Emily and Sophie discuss what this podcast is, the level of unpredictable that their lives currently are, and the fun that'll be had if you keep listening.