Hallmark begins the Christmas movie season with the premier of Noel Next Door starring Natalie Hall and Corey Sevier. Get ready for the tried and true Hallmark Christmas theme with neighbors, Grinches and the holiday season.
Noel is the next door neighbor who is attempting to reestablish her life with her young son. Jeremy is the Grinch next door neighbor with medical challenges as he attempts to navigate the season along with his grouchy holiday attitude.
As the two neighbors unknowingly interact outside of the neighborhood, the misunderstood neighborhood Grinch and Noel begin to establish a friendship and you know what happens in Hallmark movies!
Chemistry And Christmas Grinches
The key to any Hallmark Christmas movie or any Hallmark movie is the chemistry. Noel and Jeremy have good banter and believable chemistry. The storyline is Hallmark, nuff said which is why... Hallmarkies love Christmas Hallmark movies.
Overall I'd rate Noel Next Door a Hallmark B. Worth watching, but probably not on the rewatch list. And if you know Hallmarkies, rewatching is also key to Hallmark Christmas movie season!
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This Hallmark movie caught my attention as I was scrolling down the list of
movie titles available to watch.
We have all heard the phrase "just my type" in reference to characteristics
an individual possesses that appeal to us. However, in this case, for some
reason the word "type" grabbed by attention and made me think of typing and
typewriters.
I must have seen a trailer in the past for this movie because the main
characters are writers. As a matter of fact, Martin Clayborne (the
published author in the movie) writes all of his books on his old faithful
typewriter. Somewhere in my mind, I must have recalled that tidbit of
information.
The movie title, Just My Type, is a cute play on words for both
reasons: the typewriter element and the attraction element.
One more thing, it never hurts to bring a beautiful puppy along to melt our hearts. Ernie (Briar, the golden retriever) is just my type!
Vanessa Sills (Bethany Joy Lenz) is a magazine writer in NYC. She is up for a promotion
to senior lifestyle editor for the magazine, but she has heavy
competition. Her next article is ready so she decides she has time
for a short weekend break with her friend. When she recognizes the
reclusive mystery writer, Martin Clayborne, in a small town gas station, she
reconsiders her next article. Perhaps, she should replace it with an
interview with Clayborne. After all, he hasn't given an
interview in 5 years. Getting that interview might be just what she
needs to further her career.
Martin Clayborne (Brett Dalton) is enjoying his solitude in a small town that respects
everyone's anonymity and privacy. Marty is very active in the town
activities. Even when he is mistaken for a gas station attendant, he
jumps right in to pump gas. When Vanessa recognizes him as her
favorite mystery writer, he avoids admitting his true identity by saying he
"gets that all of the time". Of course, his dog, Ernie, who is
featured on his book cover, is lying on the ground not too far away.
In spite of his denial, it is pretty obvious to Vanessa that he is Martin
Clayborne.
This is where the real fun begins! Vanessa starts finding ways to
"bump" into Martin in hopes of convincing him to give her an interview,
which he really does not want to do.
Perhaps, she is just the type to get him to open up and give that long
awaited interview!
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The Christmas Train is a wonderful star-studded Hallmark Hall of Fame
Christmas movie. The movie is based on the book by David Baldacci.
This movie originally aired in 2017, but I only recently discovered it on the
Hallmark channel.
During the holidays, I occasionally need a break from
cooking,
company, noise, and the annual chaos generated by a large family. Please
understand, I wouldn't change a thing, but I do still need brief
intermissions in the midst of our family multi-day holiday gatherings.
That is when I grab my
iPad, seek out a quiet
spot, and watch a Hallmark Christmas movie. Works like a charm!
After the movie, I am refreshed, happy and ready to interact with real
people again.
I really needed a good movie to watch the day I happened upon
The Christmas Train. It turned out to be the perfect movie with
a cast of fabulous actors who were all endearing for various reasons.
Every passenger on The Christmas Train had their own story and their
own reasons for being on a train the week of Christmas. From a film
director, a writer seeking a new story, to the quirky, nosy woman who seemed
to be overly interested in everyone, they all added value to the movie.
Tom Langdon (Dermot
Mulroney)was the last person Eleanor (Kimberly Williams-Paisley) expected to encounter on the Christmas train and she was the last person he expected to see. It is immediately obvious to everyone that they already know each other and that there is "history", and pain, between them.
Max Powers (Danny Glover) is the film director who believes Tom and Eleanor should set aside the past and work together to write a new film for him. They reluctantly agree to collaborate, only because Eleanor couldn't find another form of transportation.
As Tom and Eleanor interact with the other passengers, tidbits of their past together are shared. But what really makes this a fun ride, is the combination of the stories of the passengers and their willingness to befriend one another.
We have all had an "Agnes" (Joan Cusack) in our life. The nosy "neighbor" who seems to know everything about everyone. We learn a lot about each passenger thanks to Agnes making their business, her business, and then sharing it with others.
There is also an eloping couple who become important to the story because both Eleanor and Tom must dredge up old memories in order to offer advice to this struggling couple. Even Max gets involved with helping them find their way to the altar.
There are several other passengers on the train who are important to the complete story. I'll let you discover them for yourself!
If you enjoy a sweet romantic movie, then you will love
The Christmas Train starring Danny Glover, Joan Cusack, Dermot
Mulroney, and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.
After seeing the movie, I definitely want to read the book now!
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No doubt your Mom raised as Hallmark says, "Good, kind kids who are a great gift to the world." Who better then to offer up a special gift idea for your Mom than Hallmark, whether it be for Mother's Day or on any day of the year?
On this page you will find gathered together six wonderful Hallmark gift ideas including the Blooming Expressions flowers; the Mom and Me Recordable Conversations To Keep book; a shadow box picture frame; the There is No One Like Mom CD; the movie Soldier Love Story; and, a fun Mom-themed coffee mug series.
I am sure that you will find something here that is within your budget and perfect for your Mom.
BLOOMING EXPRESSIONS FLOWERS
There are an assortment of Hallmark Blooming Expressions flowers available, including pink and red rose versions. Each vase features a variety of expressions like, "I Love You" and "You Are the Heart of Our Family." I like the idea that this item is an everlasting gift that mom can use to decorate her table, dresser or desk. They will bloom for mom forever! Find your Blooming Expressions flower on Amazon by clicking right here.
MOM AND ME CONVERSATIONS TO KEEP RECORDABLE STORY BOOK
Some of the most beloved gifts given to Moms are those that are personal in one way or another. A Hallmark Mom and Me recordable book fits that bill very nicely. With a Mom and Me recordable storybook, a young Mom records the voices of herself and her children having an informal and fun chat.
The book provides fun, open-ended questions like, "If you and your mom had a super power, what would it be?" and "What do you want to be when you grow up?" With this special memory book, mom records their thoughts NOW so that she will have them as a treasured keepsake when they are grown up. I sure wish that I had done something similar when my boys were young.
With Hallmark's personalized shadow boxes, you can frame pictures of your family along with small mementoes and quotes. Whether you choose to do the decorating or you leave it up to mom, there are a variety of frames available. See the Hallmark Shadow Box frames on eBay by clicking right here.
MUSIC CD FOR MOMS
Hallmark's There Is No One Like Mom CD features music by various artists including Sheryl Crow, Elvis Costello, Elton John, Diana Ross and Sting and is an appropriate and affordable gift for moms everywhere. Find it on eBay by clicking here.
SOLDIER LOVE STORY
In Soldier Love Story, a ten-year old boy named Jared's life fell apart when his parents divorced. His Dad seems to put his job ahead of him and his mother makes him move in with his Grandma in California so that his mom can take a job there. When the boy's classroom writes letters to U.S. troops who are posted in Afghanistan, a sergeant named Vince who himself had no father takes a shine to the boy and corresponds with him in a fatherly manner. When Vince returns from Afghanistan, he is warmly welcomed and becomes a boyfriend to the boy's mother, with the understanding that there can be no commitment because he will likely be sent back to Afghanistan.
Soldier Love Story was originally called Meet My Mom. It is a lovely story and would make a wonderful Mother's Day gift for any Mom who loves Hallmark movies and in particular for any Mom with a connection to the Armed Forces. It is a hugely popular Hallmark movie with viewers praising it because it combines a bit of romance and family with a lot of respect for soldiers.
Please note that this is not actually a Hallmark movie. Rather, it is a made-for-tv movie that first aired as the lead movie for the Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Mother's Day in 2009. That's good enough for me. It is still a great movie choice for mom. Find Soldier Love Story on Amazon by clicking right here.
KEN SHELDON MUGS FOR MOM
Of course, there's nothing quite like a mug for Mom, especially if she loves her cup of tea or coffee. If she does, she will appreciate using a mug every single day that you chose with her in mind. I enjoy the sentiments on these Ken Sheldon mugs, of which there is a series that includes various pieces, not just coffee mugs, and pieces for dad, too. Find all of Hallmark's Ken Sheldon items on eBay by clicking right here.
What will you be giving your mom for Mother’s Day this year?
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As autumn has turned to winter in our area, the trees and grounds have
already been kissed by snow several times. When I saw the movie entitled
"Snowkissed", I immediately thought it was a rather romantic way to describe a
light snow.
When it is below freezing outside, I tend to stay inside with a cup of
hot cocoa, a
warm blanket, and a romantic Hallmark movie. When the title caught my attention, I decided to check it out.
Setting my first thoughts aside, I read the movie description and thought
it might be a nice love story, but I watched it because the title evoked
lovely mental imagery.
Because I prefer clean and wholesome movies, I most often scan Hallmark
movies first for a new film to watch when I just want to relax, not have to
think too deeply, and simply be entertained by beautiful settings and
likable people.
When a movie makes me smile, or even
laugh, I know I have discovered a cinematic gem. As it turned out, the love story was sweet, I laughed several times, the scenery was fabulous and
was definitely snow kissed.
This movie clearly has it all and was a wonderful escape for an hour and a
half.
"Snowkissed" Movie Synopsis
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Kate (Jen Lilley) is really excited when she is offered an interview with a
popular author, but her excitement is quickly diminished when she finds out
she will have to travel to conduct the interview. She hates to
travel. She likes her well organized, clutter-free life in Manhattan and
she has no desire to change anything. However, with the prospect of becoming a
staff member instead of a freelance writer, and a lot of encouragement from
her photographer friend who will go with her, she decides to face her travel
fears and take the assignment.
They arrive at the B&B in Canada to find a struggling business run by
two single men who are desperate to get the endorsement of an international
travel company that will send a lot of business their way. As the only
two guests for the week, the guys ask Kelly & Jane to go through their 3
day tour and give them honest critiques and suggestions. However,
constructive criticism is not always easy to take, even when it is given by
request.
While the set-up of two single men and two single women may seem like the perfect situation, it isn't always a guarantee that they will end up as friends, much less anything more to each other. After all, they live in different countries, all have jobs and responsiblities, and at least one definitely does not like change.
If you enjoy a romantic movie with a touch of humor and a lot of gorgeous scenery, then you will love
Snowkissed.
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Hallmark begins the year with an original movie A Scottish Love Scheme set in Scotland. Viewers whom are not fans of romance with a dash of cold, ice and snow will enjoy a change of scenery for this winter premiere. Two moms will attempt their best Hallmark magic to help their son and daughter find romance in Scotland as they navigate midlife.
Old Family Friends & Romance
Erica Durance and Jordan Young play Lily and Logan who are two old family friends who reconnect in Scotland after Lily's divorce and career reorganization (which seems to very much resemble a traditional and sterotypcal midlife crisis.) While a Hallmark type "crisis" is a theme of most Hallmark movies, this movie adds the Hallmark touch to love, midlife crisis and career relocation (all in a night's work for Hallmark!) The movie was filmed in Scotland and the lush greenery and scenery does not disappoint.
Midlife Crisis In Scotland
Divorce, midlife crisis and two committed mom's are the drivers of the why and how Lily and Logan meet in Scotland. Mom's who believe they know best for their children for future romance and put a plan into action. The Mom's are a definite key part of the charm of the plot; hence Scheme in the title. They are cute, amusing and have a definite twinkle in their eyes as they attempt matchmaking.
Admittedly the Mom's, supporting actors and even the scenery are more consistently entertaining than the main actors. All of which combines to leave this Hallmark movie lacking a smidge in the Hallmark romance area.
Hallmark movie Christmas fans will recognize Erica Durance from Hallmark movies such as 2023's Ms. Christmas Comes To Town, We Need A Little Christmas and Open By Christmas.
Fans of River City will recognize Jordan Young. He is the actor who plays Alex Murdoch in the long running Scottish television series River City.
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Few couples would want their wedding to be haunted by a real ghost. Even if the bride and groom didn't mind, I doubt there would be very many people who would want to attend a haunted wedding. But, leave it to Hallmark to find a way to make a haunted wedding a romantic event.
With Halloween approaching, I wanted to find a movie that fit with the season, but I had no desire to be scared witless. When I discovered Hallmark had just released "Haunted Wedding", I trusted it would be a pleasant "haunting".
The ghost was beautiful, yet threatening, but nothing was really scary about this movie. Howling wind, flickering lights, thunder, and lightening was the extent of what most could see. However, the bride and groom, who happened to be paranormal enthusiasts, could actually see and hear the ghost. They were quickly drawn into her story and set out on a quest to help her before their own wedding.
I was not the least bit disappointed in Haunted Wedding! It was a very enjoyable way to get into the "spirit" of Halloween. There will be no nightmares as a result of this movie.
Jana Atwell is a high school teacher and Brian Fuller is an antique dealer in
Philadelphia. Not exactly professions that would instantly make you think of paranormal investigators, but both embraced "spooky" and hoped they would find proof that there are real ghosts.
While ghost hunting in an abandoned sanitarium for the criminally
insane, Brian chose to ask Jana to marry him. This did not seem to be an unusual location for a proposal since the couple had met at PolterCon.
Of course, Jana accepted the proposal. It seemed only fitting that she would immediately start planning their wedding to take place at Keystone Manor, a renowned haunted hotel.
The Keystone Manor is haunted by a real ghost, Angelique DeMornay, who died of a broken heart in the 1700's. She was only 26 years old
when she died in her sleep. One of the bedrooms upstairs was her bedroom in life, and is still maintained for her. It is off limits to guests and kept as
close to the original as possible.
Angelique was engaged to Revolutionary war
hero, Lieutenant Malcolm Buchanan, who was killed
by British soldiers on his way to get married. They had planned to elope on Oct 13, which happens to be Jana & Brian's wedding date. One more thing the two couples have in common, Brian looks exactly like Malcolm.
Jana is the first person who has ever been able to hear or see the ghost of
Angelique. When Brian enters the room, he can see
Angelique too, but she believes he is Malcolm. When she is told of their plans to marry in a few days, she declares
no one is to wed in her home ever.
My favorite line in the movie was spoken by Brian when he proposed. He said: "I've spent my life seeking out lost souls and in the process, I found my
soul mate".
In spite of the ghosts, the spooky setting and the sadness associated with lives and love cut short, this was a very romantic movie with a really sweet ending. Romantics at heart will not want to miss this Hallmark movie!
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I really enjoy watching romantic movies even though they are often predictable. Like childhood fairy tales, I think most of us want a happy ending where they all live happily ever after. However, I do love it when the movie has an unusual plot.
The "Timeless Love" movie plot did not disappoint.
Many of us know how it feels to meet someone and become instant friends because we feel an immediate connection. However, it would be rare to meet someone for the first time and know our future together because we have already "lived" it.
This movie is not based on a victim with amnesia, as one might think. The main character is not a seer, psychic, fortune teller or "predictor" of any kind. And, she is not mentally unstable. She is simply an accident victim that is in a coma for two months and lives a different life while unconscious. More like a prolonged dream that feels very real. So real, that when she wakes from the coma, she is looking for her missing loved ones that don't exist in reality. We can almost feel her pain as she grieves the loss of the family she mentally had during her comatose state.
It doesn't help when those around her think she might need psychiatric help when she shares her experience.
After being in a car accident, Megan is in a coma for 2 months. While in
her comatose state, she sees her husband, Thomas and two children. She is
extremely happy with her life and doesn't even realize she is not "living"
her life.
When she wakes from her coma, the hospital calls her parents and she can't help but wonder why her husband and children are not there to see her. When her parents tell her that she is single, has never been married or had children, she is devastated by the loss of her sweet family.
In addition to having to come to terms with reality, she also lost her job. Because of the length of time she was in a coma, they had to replace her. The temporary employment agency sends her to work at a photography studio and she is stunned to discover she knows everything about the owner. After all, she was/is married to him. Of course, she is a total stranger to him.
The Hallmark movie, "Timeless Love" starring Rachel Skarsten and Brant
Daugherty is one of several movies that claims that name. It would be very
easy to search for the title and end up watching the wrong movie, or at
least not the movie you intended to watch.
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Hallmark's History: Celebrate A Hundred Years With Hallmark
Hallmark: A Century of Caring by Patrick Regan is truly a magnificent book about a company which was shaped by and which helped shape America. It covers everything from the very beginnings of the company with a young man and some picture postcards in a box to the third generation, which runs this company today. This ample-sized coffee table-style book features plenty of interesting information, is packed with amazing photographs and features a bonus DVD with a full length Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, The Magic of Ordinary Days. Any fan or collector of Hallmark would thoroughly enjoy this beautiful book as would those with a simple curiosity of how Hallmark came to be the company that it is today. On this page, you will find more information about the book and a quick video peek into Hallmark's 100 year history.
The Hallmark family were really the Halls and a hundred years ago, they lived in poverty and tried to eek out a living in a small town in Nebraska. Move forward a hundred years and you find the family has created a once truly unique company. The book, Hallmark: A Century of Caring, tells the story of this American institution and how it came to life because of dedication to hard work, good values and caring for employees and customers. It features a lovely introduction from poet Maya Angelou and takes you on a trip from Norfolk, Nebraska to Kansas City, Missouri, the town in which Hallmark finally settled. Learn about the company in good times and in bad, with the bad times including both war and depression through which the company continued to grow. A hundred years after its inception, the company looks forward to a different future. This book celebrates what is an "iconic American company."
Founder
This short video is an interesting one minute of Hallmark history with the company's founder, J.C. Hall.
Contents
Hallmark: A Century of Caring marked Hallmark's 100 years and shares the history of the company including the Hall family and its employees and how they created a brand with world-wide renown. It is broken down into ten sections or chapters, each of which tells how Hallmark was a reflection on what was happening in America at certain time periods, how those events helped Hallmark become what it has become and the effect that Hallmark had on the country. It is a large hardcover book and it is beautiful. The chapters include: Starting From Scratch (1891-1909) That Kansas City Spirit (1910-1915) Building Business and Breaking Ground (1915-1932) Hanging Tough in Hard Times (1933-1951) The Power of Association Coming of Age (1951-1966) The Hallmark Hall of Fame The Modernist (1966-1980) Traditions, Transitions, Expansion and Explorations (1981-2002) A Second Century, A Third Generation (2002 and Beyond)
Review
Dr. Maya Angelou said, "I have read few biographies that have moved me as much as the Hall family saga."
It comes HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by buyers and also by me. There's nothing to object to in this book, in terms of sex and violence anyway, and it is a peek into an iconic American company. It is my understanding that this book was initially given as a gift to the employees of Hallmark on the company's 100th birthday but that some of these books were also made available through Hallmark Gold Crown stores and Andrews McMeel Publishing. Fortunately for Hallmark fans and collectors, it is now available herefrom Amazon, too.
The Magic Of Ordinary Days
The Magic of Ordinary Days caught me off guard. That is, I found it in the back of this book and put it in the DVD player when I was expecting to putter around and get a few other jobs done. Unfortunately, that was not the case as I was quickly absorbed into this beautiful story of a man who takes in a woman from a faraway town in order to have a wife and provide a stable home for both the woman and her unborn child. When I looked at the Amazon customer reviews, I discovered that I was not the only one who enjoyed this movie. If you enjoy Hallmark movies, you will, no doubt, enjoy this one and, if you buy the book Hallmark: A Century of Caring, you receive a free copy of this excellent movie, too.
Author's Note: Originally published elsewhere in 2010.
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It's time! Hallmark Christmas 2021 Movies are ready to roll out! This unabashed Hallmark Christmas Movie fan is excited to take a break from everything pumpkin and enjoy the new, old, classic and fan favorite Hallmark Christmas movies.
Hallmark Christmas movie season includes the beloved Hallmark favorites from years past and begins October 23, 2021. Movies will air on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies and Mysteries channel.
The 2021 Hallmark Christmas Movie Schedule has been released and here are a few to look forward to!
Candace Cameron Bure
Two Sisters - Two Hallmark Christmas Movies
Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Ashley Williams, sisters in real life, are pairing up in two Hallmark Christmas Movies for 2021
Christmas Town with Candace Cameron Bure and Tim Rozon
Christmas at Dollywood with Danica McKellar and Niall Matter
Where To Find Hallmark Christmas Movies?
If your cable subscription includes Hallmark, Hallmark Channel is available with the Hallmark Everywhere App by logging in with your cable subscription username and password.
A monthly plan is also available with the Hallmark Movies Now service for $4.99 a month. A seven day free trial is available to give the channel a no obligation spin.
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There is nothing like a gorgeous male to grab your attention and force you to
watch a movie! Yes, I am talking about Zeus (Dillon the Dog), the
handsome dog in Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery movie.
I had assumed the Jazz Ramsey mystery movie would follow the book
series by the same name and, to some degree, it does. This movie is
based on the plot of the second book in the series,
The Secret of Bones: A Jazz Ramsey Mystery Book 2, but uses the German Shepherd breed from the first book.
They do make it clear in the movie that Jazz trains cadaver dogs setting
the stage for a different dog or dog breed to be used if Hallmark decides to
make it into a series. Although, let's face it, they are not likely to
find a more handsome lad in all the world!
I suspect they used the German Shepherd because that is the breed most of
us associate with police dogs, but cadaver dogs include the Border Collie,
Labrador Retriever, Belgian Malinois, Coonhound, Beagle, Doberman, English
Springer Spaniel, St. Bernard, several other shepherd breeds and of course,
the Bloodhound. These breeds are chosen due to their anatomical &
behavioral traits and go through hundreds of hours of training. They
are very impressive and dedicated dogs.
Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery Movie Synopsis
Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 MysteryCheck PriceJazz Ramsey has been invited to Astor Academy (high school for girls)
to give a demonstration of the remarkable abilities of the cadaver dog she is currently training to the school's Forensic Science Club. She is allowed to set up her presentation in a rarely used room on
the 3rd floor of the school.
In preparation, she hides two human bones in the room for Zeus, the cadaver
dog, to find. When the club members are assembled, Jazz gives Zeus the
order to find, but he uncovers more then the hidden bones.
Zeus finds a real, complete dead body that has been hidden under the
floor. Because of the glasses and the clothes on the body, Jazz and
the headmistress believe it is Bernadette Quinn, a retired teacher that was
not very popular.
There are a lot of secrets discovered during the investigation. The
ending was rather surprising, which makes this movie the perfect
mystery!
Jazz Ramsey: A K-9 Mystery is available on
Amazon, the Hallmark Channel or on a streaming service that offers Hallmark
movies. I watched it on Frndly TV.
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Before the horror movie that bears the same name was filmed, this delightfully fun and
uplifting movie was released in 2014.
To make it more confusing, this movie has two
different names. If you watch it on the
Hallmark channel, it is "Chance at Romance". However, if you watch it
on the PixL channel, like I did, it is "Friend Request", which was the
original title.
There are some slight editing differences in the the Hallmark version, but it is
unlikely a viewer would notice, or even care about them.
Erin Krakow and Ryan McPartlin are both well known current day actors which
each have a huge fan base. The movie name change could easily have
your thinking you missed one, only to discover that you had previously seen
the movie, just under a different name.
Regardless of the title, it is a great movie that I would highly recommend
to anyone who enjoys romantic comedy movies.
Friend Request Synopsis
While walking home after another failed blind date, Samantha Hart (Erin
Krakow) slips into an art show featuring the photographer, Heath Madson
(Ryan McPartlin).
Friend RequestCheck PriceWhen Heath makes eye contact with Samantha during
his short speech about seeing "something that just takes your breath away",
she is immediately enamored with the man, as well as his photos.
Because she misses the opportunity to speak to Heath at the show, she
decides to write to him through his contact link on his website. When he answers, she is encouraged and continues to correspond with him. After several emails, he offers to send her a ticket and book a hotel for his next show.
When she arrives, his 12 year old son meets her at the train depot and takes her to their home. When Heath arrives, there is a very awkward greeting between the two. Heath has no idea who she is.
Can you guess who Sam has been communicating with, how she got a train ticket, and why Heath didn't recognize her even though everyone else around knows who she is?
Things get really distressing for Sam when there is no hotel room available and her suitcase is stolen. Then she meets "the woman" who already has designs on the photographer.
I watched "Friend Request" on the PixL channel on
Frndly TV. I
no longer subscribe to the Hallmark channel, but "Chance at Romance" can
sometimes be seen in their lineup of movies.
It is not currently available on Amazon even
though they do have the place holder for it (linked above) and you can add it to your watchlist.
Hallmark
has released a DVD which includes "Chance at Romance" as one of the three
movies.
I recommend searching both movie names in your own favorite streaming service to see if it is currently available. Just be sure you click on the movie that stars Erin Krakow and Ryan McPartlin. Otherwise, what you will see will not be funny, or romantic!
Personal Note
In the movie, Heath's photography is referred to as "High Dynamic Range
Photography". He accomplished this technique by making computer
enhancements to his photos.
His technique reminded me of our own fellow contributor
Mary Beth Granger, photographer mbgphoto, who has shown us how to enhance our own photos with Photoshop. She
has perfected the art of removing or adding to the photos, eliminating or
changing unwanted backgrounds, plus shows us how to take photos with
dramatic elements like rain drops, snow, or even adding an overlay of music
scores over a musicians fingers on their instrument.
I can see proof of Mary Beth's training through her articles in my own
photos. She has encouraged me to step out of the "point and shot" mode
and look more closely at focus, technique and editing.
I believe my own interest in photography made this movie more relevant to
me personally, especially when I kept thinking of my friend and co-contributor here on
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