Movie recap/reviews from Afropig on the Hallmark Countdown to Christmas series of movies
Hallmark’s Christmas in July bonanza is over, so the channel is back to its regular programming: Home & Family, the Golden Girls, and Hallmark films that try to tie into some sort of season. I’ve covered a few of the … Continue reading Hallmark: In the Key of Love Recap/Review
By (Avocado) popular demand, I’m covering The Nine Lives of Christmas. It’s a mystery as to why people chose this film… Is there a cat? By gum, there is! Is the cat named Christmas? It better be, otherwise this is … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: The Nine Lives of Christmas Recap/Review
Wherein I continue the “Christmas in July” series… I mainly chose the films for their silly (read: stupid) titles, but Switched For Christmas, you might say, isn’t as stupid sounding as say Hats off to Christmas! I chose this one specifically … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: Switched for Christmas Recap/Review
Hey, everyone. Did you know that it’s six months til Christmas and we should all be shopping? HOW ARE YOU NOT SHOPPING?! Thanks to capitalism, Hallmark saw an opportunity and created its “Christmas in July” series where it shows only … Continue reading Hallmark’s Christmas in July: Hats off to Christmas! Recap/Review
To help prep me for Christmas in July, Hallmark’s attempt at capturing lightning in a bottle, I’m going to look at the last of their June Weddings series: Sister of the Bride. I suspect this has something to do with … Continue reading Hallmark: Sister of the Bride Recap/Review
Happy after-Valentine’s Day, everyone! In an unfortunate turn for Hallmark, Valentine’s Day landed on a Thursday which made the last film in their #CountdowntoValentinesDay air on the Saturday after said holiday. A bit strange considering it was filmed out of … Continue reading Hallmark Bonus: Love, Romance & Chocolate Recap/Review
It’s Valentine’s Week. Have you bought the perfect gift for your sweetheart yet? If you haven’t, have I got the gift for you! It’s called The Story of Us Card Keeper Box! You too can keep love letters, greeting cards … Continue reading Hallmark Bonus: The Story of Us Recap/Review
Hi, friends. It’s that time of year where we apparently start falling in love: the Valentine season. Hallmark decided to capitalize on it with a small burst of films dubbed the Countdown to Valentine’s Day. Trying to capture lightning in … Continue reading Hallmark Bonus: Valentine in the Vineyard Recap/Review
Happy New Year and happy end to the Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas! A Midnight Kiss is your reward for sticking with me through this endeavor which technically began in October. This film isn’t really Christmassy, but it’s fitting for … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: A Midnight Kiss Recap/Review
This is the penultimate recap/review for Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas. When Calls the Heart: The Greatest Christmas Blessing aired on Christmas Day which is either the most coveted spot of Hallmark’s films or no one watches stuff on Christmas, so … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: When Calls the Heart: The Greatest Christmas Blessing Recap/Review
Yes, it is very much post-Christmas, but I promised the whole Countdown to Christmas so you’re getting them. Hallmark is still showing them films on its station so I’m sort of in the clear. I’ll just tell myself that. Let’s run … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: Reunited at Christmas Recap/Review
Christmas Made to Order stars a guy who I’ve seen host a lot of Food Channel baking competitions. He always has a weird foolish energy which I think the network hires him for. This film has nothing to do with … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: Christmas Made to Order Recap/Review
Merry Christmas! Here’s your present from me: TWO recaps/reviews in ONE DAY! My struggle is your reward. I don’t like the title to this film, but I guess that comes as no surprise seeing as I’ve not expressed much positivity … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: Jingle Around the Clock Recap/Review
If you’ve not had enough gingerbread in the runup to Christmas, then have I got a film for you: A Gingerbread Romance. With Christmas just weeks away, the architecture firm Taylor works for enters her in a contest in which … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: A Gingerbread Romance Recap/Review
In today’s episode, Jodie Sweetin entertains Christmas. I don’t really see her as a Hallmark heroine. Maybe because I’ve heard her cuss and I couldn’t imagine any of the other actresses doing so without it being SCANDALOSO. So, yes, Entertaining … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: Entertaining Christmas Recap/Review
It’s time for Christmas. Do you know it’s Christmas? In the event, you weren’t sure. Hallmark decided to make a film called Welcome to Christmas. Resort developer Madison Lane (Finnigan) is tasked with finding a location for a new ski … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: Welcome to Christmas Recap/Review
It’s Lori Loughlin (known to many as Aunt Becky in Full House)! Is there a trifecta or some sort of cabal of Hallmark female leads? Whatever it is, Lori is in it. Honestly, I think Candace Cameron Bure called up … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: Homegrown Christmas Recap/Review
8:45pm – I’m cold and tired. It’s like this never ends. So many smiling faces, so hollow. I’m stuck in an endless loop. Maybe if I just close my eyes, it’ll all end… A Majestic Christmas is about… Christmas in … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: A Majestic Christmas Recap/Review
I’m delighted to bring you Mingle All the Way. Why? Let me let the synopsis tell you. “Mingle All the Way” is a new networking app designed to pair busy professionals together for upcoming events, without long-term romance. Molly, founder … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: Mingle All the Way Recap/Review
According to Wikipedia, Jane Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen’s plots often explore the dependence of … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: Pride, Prejudice, and Mistletoe Recap/Review
Thanks to the Thanksgiving Hallmark Movie Bomb, I’m slowly making my way through the films. It’s a bit out of order from the release dates, but that’s because I’m selecting the ones with the dumbest titles. Allow me to present … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: Christmas at the Palace Recap/Review
