Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia

This film brings us to Ireland, baby! Tamera Mowry-Housley stars as former orchestra conductor, Gethsemane Brown, who moves to Ireland to teach at a boarding school. After deciphering a musical message from a spooky self-playing piano (or is it?), she meets a renowned composer's ghost who is rumored to be behind the death of his lover and muse. Will Gethsemane solve the case of this infamous murder-suicide while also being able to unite her not-so-pitch-perfect students before their regional competition? Stay tuned to hear the review of this movie plus some pretty big updates from us!

Don't know what you want to read next? Wanting to read a good book, but not be scared away based on genre or author? Well, then we've got a concept for you......AND a movie! Blind Date with a Book Club is a Hallmark movie that showcases a concept many book stores are adopting. Wrapping up a book, giving a brief description of themes, and letting the buyer "discover" a book they might not have ever given the chance! This movie has a cute bookstore, in a coastal town, with a handsome author all wrapped up together. Give this episode a listen to see if this movie is a dud or a stud!

This movie had A LOT going on! Sperm donor, a child questioning her identity, a single mom worried about "losing" her daughter, anxiety, abandonment issues, a lack of creative inspiration.......like we said, A LOT going on! Emily and Sophia dive in to this week's movie choice: Branching Out. This Hallmark movie gave the girls plenty to talk about, dissect, and gush about (namely: some steamy smooching). Give this episode a listen to find out if you should give this movie a chance yourself!

Well, it finally happened...we found a cringey one, folks! We sort of have an enemies-to-lovers situation but...not quite? The landscape is stunning, the side characters actually have some moments, and the plot is predictable. All that being said, you should still watch it.

It's in the air, fam...CHRISTMAS SPIRIT! We know you want to hear all about this incredibly well done film, and also dip your toes into the Holiday season. Who doesn't love a Christmas Carol/Everyone-forgets-Christmas/Grump turned Jolly type trope?? We certainly do.

Sophia is back from her big Europe Trip and is ready to share all about it! Emily and Sophia have so much fun catching up and talking all things Taylor Swift Eras Tour Concert, why dehydration in Europe is a thing, how cold July can be in certain regions, and weird Christmas cats..... It's all over the place, as usual. Give this episode a listen to hear all about Europe, Taylor Swift, and traveling via a cruise ship!

If Jane Austen adaptations have no fans, then we're dead, because we CLEARLY choose a Regency era film over most other options these days. Mahogany hit it out of the park with their version of Sense & Sensibilities and we highly recommend!

Happiness for Beginners is a 2023 Netflix movie that gave the girls early 2000s vibes. Fun, uplifting, deep, full of tough challenges, hilarious, and had some tearful moments! Emily and Sophia dive into this week's movie choice with lots of fun commentary and deep insight. They all share some WILD stories from their week that you will not want to miss! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

What can we say? We love a Regency era setting with questionable plotlines and pretty outfits. Tune in to hear our take on the first film in the Gilded Mysteries series on Hallmark. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

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... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

Really, all this episode consists of is Emily and Sophia absolutely GUSHING about their interview with Veronica. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

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". --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

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? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

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! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

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) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

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!

Sophia and Emily review the following movies on this week's episode: 1. A Royal Christmas Crush (Hallmark) 2. My Christmas Guide (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) 3. Twas the Text Before Christmas (Great American Christmas) 4. 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.

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!

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!

*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?

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!

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!

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.