GeorgiaRai

Top 5 overused-and-predictable Hallmark movie tropes that I never get tired of, Christmas edition: 5. Switching or swapping (Trading Christmas, Finding Christmas, A Christmas Switch - though that one's not Hallmark) 4. Magic items (Shoe Addict's Christmas, Magical Christmas Ornaments, Letters to Santa) 3. Someone's dead or an angel (Nashville Christmas Carol, Heavenly Christmas, Ghost of Christmas Always) 2. Time Travel (Biltmore Christmas, Journey Back to Christmas, Next Stop Christmas) 1. Alternate Reality (A Dream of Christmas, Take Me Back for Christmas, Round and Round)

Someone else doesn't care for Autumn Reeser?! I've spent all this time thinking I was the only one!

Agreed. (She also had a cameo in another of the "Time...to Come Home for Christmas" movies as the same character.) She's not my least favorite but more often than not I don't care for her characters/roles.

I was hoping for an Aaron win but by the end, felt it couldn't be anyone but Manny. I also got dinosaur vibes (Reptar from Rugrats, anyone?) but I've never seen a vampire so for all I know, he could be spot on!

Christmas movies NEVER start too early for viewers like me! I don't think the network expects December-levels of viewership this time of year, but it doesn't make sense that they'd air them now if they knew other programming would bring in better numbers or benefit them in some other way. But I don't claim to understand the business side of things. I think it's nice to see these now, then when they re-air during the actual holidays, they're familiar but still new-ish. Plus, sometimes movies grow on me, and I like them more after seeing them again (and again... lol).

I'm not really a believer in "chemistry" - I just want two good actors that are convincing in their roles - but I completely agree in this case. For whatever reason(s), this pairing was not believable or enjoyable. About 30 minutes in, I went back to read the recap in the hopes that it was a friendship story, i.e. over the years, they tried dating, broke up & became distant, then reunited as friends in year 5. Hopes = dashed.

Five Favorite Male Leads (always subject to change!): 5. Carlo Marks 4. Warren Christy 3. Lucas Bryant 2. Wes Brown 1. Kristoffer Polaha Honorable mention: Cory Sevier. If the role is right, he can be great!!

I absolutely did, too!!

I do. Thanks!

Pick any Hallmark Movie topic and give us your top five! Sample categories: Best/worst actor, best/worst storyline, best older movie, favorite lead pairings, favorite Christmas movie, worst/most common tropes, etc. The only rule: Don't judge (lol)! I'll start with an easy one; reply with your list in this category or choose a different one. Least Favorite Hallmark Lead Actresses: 5. Erin Krakow 4. Ashley Williams 3. Erin Cahill 2. Jill Wagner 1. Ashley Newbrough Honorable mention: Eloise Mumford who was spared thanks to Christmas with Holly.

It's fine, of course, that you believe this; I'm not trying to change your mind. But these are not conclusions I've reached or assumptions I've made. I have a different point of view, that's all.

If it's known that any SW completed a form certifying that the father of her child(ren) was unknown to her, then yes, I'd agree that was fraudulent; I just don't find verification that was required when (1) registering a birth or (2) applying for assistance. If it's known that any SW lied on her application for assistance about the existence or amount of income provided by Kody to her household, that too would be fraudulent. But that would also mean we, as tv viewers, somehow know more about their past finances than the agencies that actually reviewed and approved their application & supporting documents. Seems unlikely. To me, Utah's criminalization of polygamy was an entirely separate matter; I don't see any conflict in objecting it while also receiving financial assistance. And with that, I shall stop beating this poor, dead horse. 😉

Robert Buckley will always be a One Tree Hill boy to me! I also liked him in The Christmas Contract, as well as The Christmas House movies

1. I thought about that, and some other Hallmark related threads, too. I don't post much but love to read everyone's comments! 2. Was this the one with Amy Groening? I loved her in The Santa Summit and other movies; I wonder if this was her first time as a Hallmark lead? I was out late last night (which for me means after 8:00 - lol) so I'll have to catch this one on replay.

I thought benefits were based on income & size of the family/household, not whether a bio-father is named on a birth certificate or whether a couple is married or unmarried. Regardless, to me, meeting requirements isn't exploiting loopholes; surely the government that made the rules knew what they were doing (yeah, sarcasm there!) A benefit was available, the state determined the Browns qualified, the children benefitted. I'm ok with that. Judging whether families who get public assistance are what I consider "deserving"... well, that's just not a way I want to look at things - or people (including the Browns.) But yeah, agree to disagree! Just offering an alternative POV.