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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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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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
Review This Reviews.
Here are the links to mbgphoto's articles that I referenced above:
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Celebrate St. Paddy's Day with this Hallmark's As Luck Would Have It filmed in Ireland with stars Joanna Swisher and Allen Leech in this delighful movie. Downton Abbey fans will immediately recognize Leech aka as Tom Branson, a beloved Downton Abbey character.
Hallmark fans will enjoy the traditional storyline which is enhanced by the chemistry between the lead actors and authentic Irish scenery. Filmed In Kilabbey, Ireland and Howth Castle and add in the Cliffs of Mohr and viewers will not be disappointed.
The storyline is not new (and that is OK! for a movie which works so well) as an American is dispatched to turn the Irish family castle into a hotel. The struggle to keep the castle and town financially afloat is the why and the heart behind the castle is the why the behind saving the castle and town!
With names such as Brennan, Seamus, Fiana, Siobhan, and Maebh the authenticity shines through of the supporting cast. The Hallmark chemistry hits the bullseye with Joanna and Allen, the supporting characters and the scenery is so beautiful - let's call the scenery a major supporting character too!
Of course love is in the air as the main characters work as opposities and then join forces to save the family hotel as only Hallmark can...
Deer Park Hotel
Ever want to stay at a Hallmark movie castle? This castle may be your chance. In August 2023 plans have been approved to construct a hotel on the Howth property. The current Deep Park will be demolished to build a destination hotel with all the amenties. The project's estimated completion is 2025 to welcome guests.
Howth Castle Cookery School
Who knew cooking classes are held at the infamous Howth Castle 18th Century Georgian kitchen! Professional chefs provide hands on instruction for foodies of all levels in the cooking shcool which has operated since 2008 in the castle.
Recommendation
Highly recommend As Luck Would Have It! Ireland fans and Hallmark romcom fans will not be disappointed and in fact, this is a movie which left many viewers asking, "When is the sequel?"
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All good things must come to an end for Hallmark Christmas movie fans. The beginning of a New Year signals the end of Hallmark Christmas movies 24/7, but Hallmark Christmas In July is just a few months and a few snowflakes away.
Hallmark Christmas remains very popular with viewers and the 2023 season was no exception. For the 2023 Christmas movie season Hallmark debuted 31 original movies for the Hallmark Channel and an additional 9 for its' sister channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Between both channels fans has a huge selection of Christmas movies new and old anytime of the day or night and the ratings reflect the popularity of Hallmark Christmas programming.
Most Popular 2023 Hallmark Christmas Movie
The winner is A Merry Scottish Christmas with Lacey Chabert and Scott Wolfe debuted with 3.3 million viewers beating out
A Biltmore Christmas, Christmas Island and Haul Out The Holly: Lit Up are next in line for Hallmark Christmas movies ratings. Two of the four star Lacey Chabert part of the Hallmark A team of actors year round.
In October Hallmark was ranked sixth amongst cable network shows. Enter the Christmas line up and Christmas movies 24/7 beginning in late October and viewership substantially increased. In November Hallmark had the third highest rating for cable shows because of Christmas 24/7.
What's New For 2024 ?
Hallmark's streaming service will debut an unscripted 10 episode series with Lacey Chabert titled Celebrations. The series will follow Chabert as she celebrates real life heroes. Chabert has starred in 38 Hallmark movies including the highly rated Wedding Veil six movie series.
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The only thing better than a clean, romantic movie is a romantic movie that
makes us laugh.
Erin Krakow shares her geeky side in the movie, "It Was Always You". When
she hits the dance floor, she is downright funny as she demonstrates how
this attractive, successful woman clearly doesn't know how to dance.
At least, that is true in the movie. She is awkward, yet adorable
because she can laugh at herself. Perhaps, all she really needs is the right
partner.
Krakow is probably best known for her long lasting role as the main
character in the current Hallmark series, "When Calls the Heart". However,
she has proven many times that she is not just a "one hit wonder" in movies.
Several
movies starring Erin Krakow
have already been reviewed and recommended here on Review This
Reviews!
Each time I see her in a new movie, I think "this one is my favorite". As
of today, "It Was Always You" is my favorite Erin Krakow movie. I look
forward to seeing how Hallmark tops this one. Frankly, I think that is a
difficult challenge.
"It Was Always You" Hallmark Movie Synopsis
It Was Always YouCheck Price & Viewing OptionsDr. Elizabeth Hall has achieved everything she set out to accomplish. She
has a successful dental practice that she shares with her long time friend
and fiance, George Belling. But something is still
missing.
As a child, Elizabeth looked upon her neighbors as the perfect family and
that is what she wants most. The Belling family welcomed Elizabeth into
their home and she shared many happy occasions with them. Her best memories
are of times spent in the Belling home and with the Belling children. Just
like any close family, she shared their hurts, pains, loses, and love. It
seemed only fitting that she should marry George Belling and secure her
future with their family.
When Elizabeth and George joined the whole family for a weekend of
celebrations, Elizabeth found herself searching for something she had not
realized she was missing. Her own real happiness.
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Hallmark fan alert! Hallmark Christmas in July movies make a long
awaited appearance this year. The fun begins Friday, July 9, 2021 and
continues through July 31st. The favorites are back along with a few
Hallmark surprises.
Here are a few of my favorite Hallmark Christmas movies showing this
July.
Crown for Christmas -
Danica McKellar and Rupert Penry-Jones
One of the top Hallmark Christmas movies of all time (in my humble
Hallmark opinion!)
Danica McKellar is transported from her job as a maid in a swanky hotel
to a nanny to a princess and all the foibles in between. Great chemistry
between the leads and the palace staff make this a modern day romantic
comedy many will enjoy all year long.
Christmas at Graceland - Kellie Pickler and Wes Brown
Love, romance, country music against the backdrop of the beautiful
Graceland makes you want to book a Graceland visit on your next
vacation.
Christmas Under Wraps -
Candace Cameron Bure, David O'Donnell
A career driven city doctor finds herself unexpectedly in Alaska to take
care of the residents of this small Christmas town. Of course romance ensues
with a resident who have a very Christmas family. One of the A team female
leads at Hallmark, Candace does not disappoint nor does the male lead David
O'Donnell to make one almost 'believe' Santa does exist...
Time for Us to Come Home for Christmas - Lacey Chabert, Stephen Huszar
Mystery, romance and five degrees of separation? as five strangers find
themselves drawn to a country inn for Christmas and find their lives
intertwined as the mystery unfolds.
Our Christmas Love Song - Alicia Witt, Brendan Hines
Fans are in for a treat with these two stars who can sing and act.
Country music is the backdrop along with an original song by Alicia
Witt.
Soap Sunday
New this year is an all day marathon of Hallmark Christmas movies with
your favorite soap stars!
New 2021 Christmas Movie
Hallmark fans will be delighted that Christmas In July this year will
include a brand new Christmas movie - albeit early. Crashing Through The
Snow premieres this July starring Amy Acker and Warren Christie.
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Midnight Masquerade offers a new, modern day twist to the timeless Cinderella story. Instead of a female Cinderella, one of the main characters is Rob, the "prince" who has to leave the masquerade party before midnight. His crown is accidentally knocked off as he is leaving, but he doesn't have time to retrieve it in his mad dash out. Elyse Samford, his princess, finds the crown when she searches for Rob who simply disappeared from the party. This is a very sweet, romantic movie that I can easily recommend to anyone who enjoys a simple love story that ends with "happily ever after".
Midnight Masquerade Synopsis
Rob Carelli is a lawyer who is employed at the law firm of Higgins Attorneys and Sons. Since I compared the movie to Cinderella earlier, you may have already guessed that Higgins is the father who owns the law firm and he has two sons who also work for the firm. The two sons have been given positions of authority and both men shove their work off on Rob, who then has to spend countless hours basically doing the work of three attorneys. Mr. Higgins frequently takes the opportunity to deride Rob telling him he should strive to be as productive as his sons and chastising him when he is late for work.
Midnight Masquerade Buy the DVDElyse Samford has just been made the CEO of her father's successful candy company. Samford Candy is a client of Higgins Attorneys and Sons. When Elyse needs their legal assistance, she meets all of them in the office, but she recognizes Rob, whom she has previously met at the bowling alley. Rob is immediately attracted to Elyse, but she has the stress of her newly acquired responsibilities pressing on her mind. She isn't really looking for romance.
When Elyse invites every employee of Higgins Attorneys and Sons to their companies annual Halloween masquerade party, Rob asks his sister and niece for help with costume ideas. His sister makes him a gorgeous Prince costume. Both his sister and his niece step in to help him learn the basic steps of waltzing too so he will be able to dance at the party.
However, when Halloween arrives, he is told that he cannot attend the party. That he has to work all night. When his niece hears that he will have to miss the party, she brings him a mask so he can slip into the party incognito. When Rob overhears Higgins tell one of the sons that he needs to go back to the office for something, Rob has to leave immediately to beat him back. He would lose his job if it was discovered that he had left his work and come to the party. That is when he loses his crown that is subsequently found by Elyse.
Determined to find her prince, Elyse calls Higgins to ask his identity. Higgins says his own son was the man dressed as the prince. Elyse calls his son, who confirms that he was dressed as the prince and they agree to meet for a date. The Higgins law firm is also plotting to help a competitor candy company buyout Samford Candy Co. from Elyse. That competing company has already been causing problems for Elyse by imitating their advertising and packaging. Between the duplicity of the law firm, the intrigue surrounding the real identity of the prince, and of course the romance, this Hallmark movie is an entertaining way to spend 82 minutes.
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When searching for a new movie to watch, I came across "Appetite for
Love". It was released in 2016, but somehow I have missed seeing
it.
As a huge Hallmark fan, I didn't feel I needed to look further. I felt
confident this would be a good movie and one I would enjoy
watching.
I had seen Andrew Walker (Clay Hart) in several Hallmark movies, but Taylor
Cole (Mina Jones) was new to me even though she has starred in several
Hallmark movies previously.
From the very beginning, I liked Taylor Cole. She was easily
believable as a current day business executive from a small rural town in
Tennessee. Andrew Walker seems almost born to play the part of Clay
Hart, a country boy committed to seeing his home town prosper in spite of
outside forces that he must take seriously.
With the typical feel-good Hallmark theme of romance & fun, and even
with the challenges of big city interference, "Appetite for Love" leaves
viewers happy and with an appetite for more.
Appetite for Love
Appetite for LoveCheck PriceMina loves her job, her career. She is definitely headed in the right
direction with the company. She has a great boyfriend, who happens to be a
co-worker and their life together is headed in the right direction. Her life
seems perfect. It is exactly what she wanted when she left small town
USA to carve out her career. Since her parents have moved, there is
really no reason for her to return to Sycamore Springs, Tennessee.
Well, that is true until her company sends her there to force their newly
acquired franchised restaurant into compliance with the company rules,
menus, and suppliers. Her promotion depends on her successfully
implementing the required changes at Hart's Restaurant, which happens to be
owned by her high school sweetheart's family.
Since his father's recent death, Clay Hart is the operator of the towns
popular Hart's Restaurant. The chef knows what the customers want and
he prepares the food accordingly. Hart's uses locally grown products
and the food is cooked fresh daily. However, that is not in compliance
with the company requirements since they are not serving food from the
company menu supplied by the chosen vendors. What's more, Clay is not
interested in making those changes. He knows what his town prefers.
Unfortunately, his restaurant is no longer owned by his family.
As you can see, Mina and Clay are about to knock heads. The past has a way
of interfering when old hurts become part of the present. Things get even
more difficult when Mina's co-worker boyfriend shows up to "help" and report
back to corporate. After all, the people of Sycamore Springs are
important to Mina too, even though she tried to forget those friends and her
childhood there.
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A Merry Scottish Christmas is a movie Hallmark fans have been waiting for since the announcement of its' stars. Lacey Chabert and Scott Wolf star in a Christmas movie as estranged brother and sister travelling to Scotland at Christmas. The movie was filmed in Ireland and Scotland.
Family mysteries, family reunions, Scottish holidays plus a few romances along the way combine to make A Merry Scottish Christmas a must see for the Hallmark holiday season. The chemistry between Chabert and Wolf is just like old friends meeting up after years apart. Watch how the siblings unravel a mystery and work towards a united family for the holidays.
Lacey Chabert And Scott Wolf
There is no doubt that Party Of Five fans are very familiar with Chabert and Wolf. Each played a member of the Salinger family in the ensemble cast family drama which ran in the mid 1990's to 2000. The show began with a small engaged audience and it took a few seasons for a larger audience to find the show. Fans of the show would love a Party of Five reunion and no doubt will enjoy a mini reunion of two of the five stars.
Lacey Chabert is one of the most popular stars of Hallmark and this season has two Christmas movies with a sequel to Haul Out The Holly: Lit Up. Both movies are worth repeat streaming and bookmarking to rewatch this season. The Holly sequel brings back a 2022 cast with chemistry and is plain ole fun in the realm of the Christmas romcom.
More Hallmark Christmas Movies Reviewed
Hallmark Christmas Movies 2023 Reviewed by The Savvy Age
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Ready, set and go! Hot and humid weather can only mean a little air conditioning and cueing up the Hallmark Christmas in July movies! The favorite Hallmark Christmas movies are back from all years plus a few new Hallmark surprises.
Here are a few of my favorite Hallmark Christmas movies showing this July.
Crown for Christmas - Danica McKellar and Rupert Penry-Jones
One of the top if not at the very top Hallmark Christmas Movies of all time ! Danica McKellar is transported from her job as a maid in a swanky hotel to a nanny for an extremely adorable prince with an equally cute and trouble making princess. Great chemistry between all three leads and the palace staff make this a modern day romcom Hallmarkies will watch again... and again.
Christmas at Graceland - Kellie Pickler and Wes Brown
Enjoy a trip to Graceland via Hallmark which provides the love, romance, and country music. You haven't seen Graceland until you have seen Graceland decked out for Christmas.
Christmas Under Wraps - Candace Cameron Bure, David O'Donnell
In the top of Hallmark Christmas movies I can and do watch multiple times in a year. There I said it! Bure is a career only focused doctor transplanted for a residency in a small Alaska town. A little Christmas romance percolates with the local Christmas family which happens to have a Christmas themed business with its' CEO who happens to look very Santa like. Hmmm. No disappoints here and the leads do not disappoint.
Our Christmas Love Song - Alicia Witt, Brendan Hines
Fans of both Hallmark stars are in for a treat as these actors sing, act and dance their way through a Hallmark movie country style. Country music is the backdrop along with an original song by Alicia Witt.
New 2022 Christmas Movies
Hallmark fans will be delighted that Christmas In July this year will include brand new Christmas movies - albeit early.
My Grown Up Christmas List with Kayla Wallace and Kevin McGarry
Campfire Christmas with Tori Anderson and Corbin Bleu
Christmas In Toyland with Vanessa Lengies and Jesse Hutch
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In 2019, Hallmark released the first movie in their series,
Picture Perfect Mysteries. You can probably guess by the title,
Newlywed and Dead, the basis for the mystery, but you will be shocked
by the killer's identity. As mysteries go, this one is pretty good
since the ending is not predictable.
I also like the main characters and actors. The fact that one of the main
characters is a photographer appeals to me. While I am not a professional
photographer, I do enjoy taking pictures. I understand how photographers
focus on something through the lens of a camera that we might otherwise
overlook. Capturing just the right image, at that perfect moment, is
important to any
photographer, professional or amateur. In the case of murder, it is paramount.
In this Hallmark mystery series, Alexa PenaVega plays the part of the
professional photographer, Allie Adams, and owns the studio, Picture
Perfect Photography. In the movie, Newlywed and Dead, Allie
is shooting her friends wedding reception when the groom is killed. Using
the photos taken before & after the wedding, she strives to piece
together what happened to discover who killed her friend's new
husband.
Most
Hallmark movies
I select to watch and review are romantic movies. While
Newlywed and Dead has a very small element of romance, it is
primarily a murder mystery and is recommended as such.
Picture Perfect Mysteries: Newlywed and Dead
Allie Adams is happy to be photographing her best friend's wedding. As
such, she has a "focus" on several views, interactions, and conversations
before and after the wedding.
Weddings always appear to be the height of happiness, but often have
underlying threads of tension. It is Allie's job to capture the pleasant
moments and create that illusion of perfection which allows the memories of
stress to fade over the years and the memory of love and beauty to prevail
in hearts and minds. However, that is an impossible job when the groom
is shot while dancing with his bride at their wedding reception. That will
always be the image that replaces all others of that wedding
day.
When Allie's brother is accused of committing the murder due to jealousy,
Allie refuses to let her brother be railroaded because he is the likely
suspect. A new detective in town, Sam Acosta (played by Carlos PenaVega) is
investigating the groom's murder. With an unbiased perspective, he
looks at evidence to determine who to charge with murder and Allie is
determined to find evidence of her brother's innocence. That means she is
seeking for other suspects and could easily put herself in harm's way.
Mystery lovers will enjoy the thrill of not knowing the killer's identity,
while romantics will enjoy watching the beginning of a newly developing
relationship. Newlywed and Dead sets the stage for what is sure
to be a fun, Picture Perfect Mysteries series for all to watch.
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