A Review for Christmas

Hallmark's gatekeeping has FINALLY come to end and we are here to regale you with all the gory details. Naomi (Janel Parrish) and Liz (Pascal Lamonthe-Kipnes) are two best friend trying to change the world one app at a time. They are heading home for Christmas and there they reconnect with high school heartthrob Chris Silver (Tyler Hines). From there you are expected to believe a love triangle occurs but we are here to tell you the TRUTH. So please buckle up, and eat a whole bucket of Halloween candy while Chelsea breaks down her most awaited film of the season.  Homework: A Christmas Prince (Netflix) Insta: areviewforchristmas TikTok: review4xmas

You've heard us discuss and tease this episode for a while now, it's finally here! Ariel and Chelsea unpack THREE SEASONS worth of love interests and discuss if they worth getting engaged to within 10 days or less. Grab your hot cocoa, take a seat, and maybe buckle up, cause this is one doozy of a chat.    Insta: areviewforchristmas tiktok: reiew4xmas

No foolin' here, it's another BONUS EPISODE. Today we cover Easter Under Wraps; Erin Cavendish (Fiona Gubelmann) goes undercover at the family chocolate factory to see if handmade or automation is what is best. She meets the head chocolatier, Brian Bailey (Brendan Penny) and together they solves some factory issues, eat chocolate, and maybe fall in love? Insta: areviewforchristmas tiktok: review4xmas

Fáilte to the bonus episode! Today we take you to magical Ireland where Maddie (Lindsay Lohan) is watching the love of her life marry another. After making a wish she finds that she is now marrying Paul Kennedy (Alexander Vlahos) BUT has she been given what she wants, or what she needs? These questions start to arise as she travels around Ireland with James Thomas (Ed Speleers), a handsome stranger she met before she even made her wish. Shenanigans ensue and chaos is all around. Insta: areviewforchristmas tiktok: review4xmas 

SURPRISE!!! Happy Valentine's y'all!!!! Today we bring you: My Secret Valentine: A young woman takes advice from the chalkboard notes that her mysterious tenant leaves when a slick sales rep arrives with plans to buy her family's prized winery. - This is the first description of this movie when you google it...and it's....kind of accurate? "Advice" is generous, but we digress, enjoy the first ever bonus episode Insta: areviewforchristmas tiktok: review4xmas

The Season Finale is upon us and so is another Snow Globe story. Meg is a high powered producer that is akin to Scrooge. When a snow globe hits her in the head she is transported to an alternate life where her guide, Sal, will not let her leave. In this life she is married to her high school sweetheart, showtunes Ted. Will Meg learn how to be a better person or will she sleep with the mayor and sell off the whole town??? Insta: areviewforchristmas tiktok: review4xmas

Angela longs for a perfect Christmas. When she receives a mysterious Snowglobe in the mail she is transported to a land where it is always Christmas and the people there are always full of cheer. Will she choose Douglas, the town shoveler, or Eddie, a charming man who doesn't live in a Snowglobe? Homework: A Snow Globe Christmas Insta: areviewforchristmas tiktok: review4xmas

The Christmas Kiss saga has come to an end with "Merry Kissmas". Kayla, in a loveless engagement, randomly kisses Dustin in an elevator. Neither of them can seem to forget the kiss or stay away from each other. Kayla is torn between the two men. Who will win her heart in the end? And can she set up some boundaries??? Homework: Snowglobe (2007) Insta: areviewforchristmas tiktok: review4xmas

The magic of the elevator strikes again! This time, fashion editor assistant Jenna, kisses her boss' playboy brother under the mistletoe when an elevator shakes and squeals. Will this magic kiss help Cooper reform his bad boy ways? Can Jenna learn to trust him? Will Ariel be deeply disappointed in Chelsea's choice of men? Homework: Merry Kissmas (Christmas Kiss III) Insta: areviewforchristmas tiktok: reviewxmas

After sharing a kiss in an elevator, Wendy learns her handsome stranger is actually her boss' boyfriend. She is then forced to work on the Christmas party for the man that cannot remember her. Will Adam remember Wendy? Will Ariel remember Wendy's name? Homework: A Christmas Kiss II (Another Christmas Kiss) Insta: areviewforchristmas tiktok: review4xmas

When town baker, Emily, receives a mysterious advent calendar, an entire town goes bonkers trying to figure out who it is from. In the meantime, newcomer and also a baker, Gerard, finds himself quite taken by his competition.  Homework: All 3 Christmas Kiss Movies Insta: areviewforchristmas Tiktok: review4xmas    

Every year at Christmas, Jackie sends a glowing newsletter to her friend Charlotte. When Charlotte's son puts in Jackie's address into their GPS, the family lands on Jackie's doorstep just days before Christmas. Thus begins Charlotte's attempts to prove Jackie is a liar and that her life is anything but perfect.  *if you have young ears listening, there is discussion of Santa Clause being real or fake - listen with care Homework: The Christmas Calendar (A Taste of Christmas) Insta: areviewforchristmas Tiktok: review4xmas

When workaholic Graham decides to skip Christmas with the fam, they do the unthinkable, they invite his ex-fiancee Ali. When he shows up to surprise them, he ends up getting the surprise of his life. Graham and Ali begin a showdown to see who the parents will ask to leave first. Will Ariel be able to contain her secondhand embarrassment and her aversion to anything remotely raunchy? Will Chelsea be totally biased to the incomparable Leighton Meester? Will Ali and Graham work out their issues??? Homework: Best. Christmas. Ever! Insta: areviewforchristmas Tiktok: review4xmas

We're a few days late and a few latkes short - enjoy our belated Hanukkah episode! Rebecca and Chris are both vying for the title of VP and the person who shines the most planning the Christmas party will get the crown. Chris may also learn a few things about Hanukkah along the way as he continually crashes Rebecca's festivities.  Homework: EXmas (Freevee) Insta: areviewforchristmas tiktok: review4xmas 

When architect, Ava, travels to Fjordland/Friorland to assist her uncle with the finishing touches on the Royal Ice Castle, she never expected to meet a Prince, much less date one! Can this playboy prince mend his ways? Will the staff ever stop scheming against her? Find out as Ava and Henry find the true meaning of love and Christmas in this Hallmark masterpiece.  Homework: Double Holiday Insta: areviewforchristmas tiktok: review4xmas

Hallmark has taken on a new challenge - two stories told in tandem across two movies. Today Ariel and Chelsea tackle the second of the two. In this episode we join Meg as she takes over her sister's restaurant for the holidays. Will she find what she truly needs?   Homework: A Royal Christmas Crush   Insta: areviewforchristmas tiktok: review4xmas

Hallmark has taken on a new challenge - two stories told in tandem across two movies. Today Chelsea and Ariel tackle the first of the two in this premiere. Join Jen and Meg as they switch places for Christmas and find what they truly need.   Homework: Sister Swap: Christmas in the City   Insta: areviewforchristmas

For our season finale, we bring you Rob Lowe. Holiday in the Wild tells the tale of a women (Kristen Davis) who goes to Africa for a second honeymoon...alone. Will she find herself? Will she find love? All this and more on the season 2 finale of A Review for Christmas    Season 3 Homework: Sister Swap: A Hometown Holiday   Insta: areviewforchristmas

In the thrilling sequel to The Christmas House, the handsome brothers find themselves in competition.  Hijinks and chaos ensue. Join us as we find out who will be crowned the "King of Christmas"!    Homework: Holiday in the Wild Insta: @areviewforchristmas Twitter: @review4xmas

The incomparable Jonathan Bennett stars alongside Robert Buckley in this movie about a family who goes all out for Christmas. However something is looming within the family, will this be the last Christmas together? Will Mike and Andi get their second chance? Will Brandon and Jake adopt a baby? All that plus a ton of Christmas hijinks ensue - join us on this ride. Homework: The Christmas House 2: Deck those Halls Insta: @areviewforchristmas Review: @reviw4xmas

In this episode we cover Ghosts of Christmas Past - a young woman is given incredibly high stakes, make amends with every man she's ghosted or never find true love, all while trying to design a new Christmas themed video game. Will she make it? Will she find love with an old flame or will a new one emerge? Homework: The Christmas House Insta: @areviewforchristmas Twitter: @review4xmas

Today we cover a blending of the classics. Pride and Prejudice meets a Christmas movie. As our resident expert on Jane Austen, Ariel will go through the plot and tell us if they nailed it while Chelsea listens in rapt awe. Homework: Ghosts of Christmas Past - Hulu Insta: @areviewforchristmas Twitter: @review4xmas

We wish you a Merry Trope-mas! Join us this week as we review A Merry Christmas Wish. This movie follows the formula to a T and we are here for it.  Homework: Pride, Prejudice, & Mistletoe Insta: Areviewforchristmas Twitter: review4xmas

We have a long one for you today! We dive into Netflix's "The Knight Before Christmas" - a young knight travels from 14th century England to 2019...Ohio... Can he complete his quest? Will we get sponsored by Netflix? Will Chelsea apologize for sounding like she's in a tin can? All these answers and more this lovely New Years Monday!   Homework: A Merry Christmas Wish - Hulu Insta: @areviewforchristmas Twitter: @review4xmas

Join us for the post-Christmas episode - Something From Tiffany's. When gifts from Tiffany's get switched, chaos ensues. Will Ethan and Vanessa live happily ever after? Will Gary get his act together for Rachel? Or will Rachel and Ethan find new love together? All these questions and more will be answered soon!   Homework: The Knight Before Christmas Insta: @areviewforchristmas Twitter: @review4xmas

On the second day of Hanukkah, your podcasters bring you a Hallmark classic. Join us as we discuss the meaning of Hanukkah and finding love in an unexpected way.    Homework: Something From Tiffany's - Amazon Insta: @areviewforchristmas Twitter: @review4xmas

Today we review Netflix's adaptation of The Noel Diary. It is the story of a young woman trying to find her family, and hoping a successful author with family problems of his own, will help her find the way.    Insta: @areviewforchristmas Twitter: @review4xmas

Join us as we follows a pop star who's got a career burnout and escapes to a small town where she finds not only inspiration but a shot of love. An episode full of tears, culture, and tangents galore Homework: The Noel Diary - Netflix Insta: @areviewforchristmas Twitter" @review4xmas

Tis the Season for formulaic love stories! Join us as we kick of season 2 with the iconic return of Lindsay Lohan in Falling for Christmas. You will be hoping you have your own skiing accident in a quaint lodge town and find love by the time we're done with you!   Next week: Christmas With You - Netflix   Insta: @areviewforchristmas Twitter: @review4xmas

Whether your favorite Christmas move is Love Actually or Die Hard, this romcom has something for you. In our final episode of the season we discuss Netflix's Love Hard. Can dating disasters lead to something more or is it all a web of lies?  Insta: @areviewforchristmas Twitter: @review4xmas   See ya next Holiday season for more laughter and tears and correction corners 

As we come through the winter season we drive into Netflix's new movie - A Castle for Christmas. This is our triumphant return to the standard plot formula of boy meets girl, boy looses girl, boy and girl reunite in time for Christmas. NEXT WEEK: Love Hard - Netflix Insta: @areviewforchristmas Twitter: @review4xmas

In our most controversial episode we discuss Hulu's Happiest Season. We tackle hard topics and discuss where the movie shines and where it falters. Plus Chelsea will take any excuse to gush about Dan Levy  Insta: @areviewforchristmas Twitter: @review4xmas   Next week's episode: The Christmas Castle - On Netflix

Today the ladies discuss Holidate - a Netflix original movie starring Emma Roberts. We get a very traditional fake dating plot with some fun twists and characters. This one takes a different turn where a larger discussion takes place about tropes, writing, and acting.  Next week: Happiest Season Insta: @areviewforchristmas Twitter: @review4xmas

Move over Spy Kids, there are some new girls in town. Join us on what is likely our final journey with Stacy, Margaret, and Fiona. In this third installment the ladies have to save Christmas from a prolific thief or risk excommunication! We will navigate the world of high stakes theft, childhood trauma, and, of course, love.  (apologies in advance for Chelsea's dog in the background) Insta: @areviewforChristmas Twitter: @review4xmas

Join us as we journey back to Montenaro to see what Stacy and Margaret are up to! Here we meet the dramatic Fiona who has a dastardly plan - will she be successful? Will Kevin and Margaret finally be together?   Insta: @areviewforchristmas Twitter: @review4xmas

Merry Twinmas! Today we deep dive into the first of a series of 3 Netflix original films where two women who are identical switch places and get into all sorts of shenanigans. Can Stacy the baker be a duchess? Can Margaret the duchess be a baker from Chicago? Only time and hijinks will tell!   Insta: @areviewforchristmas Twitter: @review4xmas  

We are back at it with the Lifetime classic: The Spirit of Christmas. In this holiday drama/mystery, we ask if love transcend the barriers of the material and spiritual world. We have 12 days to find out. You can watch the film on Prime, Sling, Google TV, YouTube TV, Vudu, and Apple TV (some fees may apply) Insta: @areviewforchristmas Twitter: @review4xmas FB: TBD   HOMEWORK for next week: The Princess Switch 1 - Netflix!

Starting off with a BANG. Here we discuss and review the Netflix Original Christmas Inheritance. Spoilers ahead along with far too many jokes and tangents.    Tweet us @review4xmas Insta: areviewforchristmas