kirinan

I watched two of this year's movies over the weekend: 'Twas the Date Before Christmas was a catch-up, and I loved it. That could be due to Robert Buckley, who's one of my favorite HM actors. But I think I would have liked it even with another of my favorite actors (or a really charismatic new actor, but I haven't seen one of those in a long time). I really, really liked Amy Groening; this is the first time I've ever seen her, but I think she's so likable and charismatic. The two of them were great together. I also loved the goofiness of the story, and the rest of the cast. There were probably little things I could pick on, but this one is my favorite so far, and I'll watch it again as many times as I can. I also watched 'Tis the Season to be Irish (hmm, I just noticed that I seem to have a thing for leading apostrophes this year). I really enjoyed it—maybe not quite as much as 'Twas the Date, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. The actors were good, the scenery was beautiful, and the story was not too fluffy for my fluff tolerance level. I absolutely loved the friendship that developed between the three women (I cried a little when the singer sang Danny Boy on the cliff), and I thought there was chemistry between the two leads. Yes, there were a fair amount of the Ireland stereotypes you see in Irish-set movies and books, but I guess I was in the mood for them, and I was able to hand wave things I might have picked on in another movie. So I'm two for two so far. There aren't as many movies I want to watch this year, but hopefully the ones I do want to watch are as enjoyable.

I really enjoyed The Christmas Charade. It was a fun movie, and I liked the two leads. But not gonna lie, I would like your treatment better because Autumn and Antonio. For now, though, tonight’s movie will suffice until you can get yours written and casted.

We just cut our cable cord and now have only YouTube TV and Disney Plus. YTTV includes the Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Hallmark Family. I know at $72.99/month it's not a cheap service (still WAY cheaper than our cable was, though). But for us it was worth it, since it has all the broadcast and cable channels we watch on a regular basis.

I watched Junebug last night and thought it was a very cute movie—something I would definitely watch again. Of course, Autumn Reeser is one of my favorite Hallmark actors, so I generally like almost anything she's in. But there was a bonus cameo at the beginning (in a restaurant, by one of the producers of the movie) that just made my evening. I've seen Aaron O'Connell before, but never actually watched him in anything until now. I thought he and Autumn had some chemistry, plus he was likable and a decent actor. Then, afterward, I caught a re-run of The Blind Date Book Club with another of my favorites, Robert Buckley, so thank you for a good Saturday night, Hallmark.

I am so excited about this! Yes, her character is crazy, but hopefully they'll dial that down a bit (and keep her edge). She and John Larroquette are awesome together, and in a whole other league of comedy actors (I would go so far as to say comedy treasures).

Not sure this will make anyone feel better about the cancellation, but the show’s creator talked to TV Line about what would have happened on the show’s subsequent seasons. Interesting info!

@abbyzenn, there's a thread for GAF here. And I hope your leg heals quickly so you can get out and enjoy the spring and summer weather. For everyone else, on the Hallmark Channel topic, I am so down for a sequel to Three Wise Men and a Baby. I don't care how good or bad it is, I'll watch it!

The Christmas movie intel is starting to trickle out. Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha will co-star in a movie this year.

It's a plausible way to handle it, but I really hope they don't do this. I like Francey, and I like her friendship with Margaret. I'd miss her on the show.

I wanted to smack the bejeepers out of Lyle's selfish diva mother, but their bonding together at the end was sweet. And I'm hoping Allison does start getting herself back into a real life, because despite myself, I'm liking her more and more these days. The bonding moment between her and Todd made me "Aww!" out loud. I also really don't get where they're going with Beverly; I'd like some movement on that front (preferably out of the firm, because I don't trust or like her). But the best part for me was the preview for next week—looks like Dean Winters will be back! Although much as I love him, his character could get overwhelming really quickly, so I think he'll probably be best in small doses. I would like to see Gus again, too, who I can take in bigger doses.

Hmm, this is an interesting if cryptic article: Ryan Paevey to Take Acting Break, Says There Is ‘No Word’ of Upcoming Hallmark Channel Movies

Anyone catch Blind Date Book Club last night? I liked it. Granted, I'm disposed to like anything with Robert Buckley, who's one of my favorites, but I even liked Erin Krakow, who isn't normally someone I go out of my way to watch (I don't dislike her; I just don't go out of my way to watch her movies). I liked the plot, I liked the chemistry between the leads and I liked Alice, the other bookstore employee. It was a pleasant way to spend a couple of hours. I would watch it again. And then I watched Shifting Gears, which was on right afterward. I wouldn't put it in the top half of the Tyler Hynes oeuvre, but I liked it better than I thought I would.

First, this episode was (understandably) a little frantic, but it kept my attention the whole time, although some parts were a bit confusing to me. One of the things I look forward to most for next season is that the General stepped into the portal to the base (I would guess), so we'll hopefully get to see her and Harry and Bridget fight their way off the ship together. That should be some comedy gold. Second, I echo the love of the Enver Gjokaj/Alan Tudyk scenes. They're so funny together. Third, I'm glad Darcy didn't die. She's a hot mess, but she's a hot mess who has grown on me. Fourth, the Alien Tracker was SO creepy in his RoboCop getup, with his complete lack of emotion. But when his consciousness/emotions came back, I teared up instead. Terry O'Quinn was awesome in his scenes. Fifth, I wouldn't have expected me to say this during season two, which I didn't enjoy as much, but bring on Season Four!

Totally agree with seeing all three women back next season as recurring! Roz is a given, of course, but I've also been a fan of Julia Duffy's forever. My mom used to watch the soap opera The Doctors back in in the 70s, where I first saw her, but my favorite of her roles was in The Blue and the Gray Civil War mini-series in the early 80s. And @giovannif7, totally agree that Gigi Rice was an excellent choice for Christine's sister. BTW, I looked her up on IMDB last night and found out she's been married to Ted McGinley (from Revenge of the Nerds and The Love Boat since 1991). I never knew that!

I love that if they gave Christine a never-before-heard-of sister, that it was Gigi Rice, who I enjoyed with John Larroquette on The John Larroquette Show. Kind of a full-circle thing. And I adore Dan and Roz scenes; they are so good together. Also great to see Julia Duffy again, and oh, that ending!