EPISODE · Nov 30, 2023 · 27 MIN
A Biltmore Christmas
from Girls Gone Hallmark · host Wendy Nielsen and Megan Samarin
In today's episode, Girls Gone Hallmark takes on the challenge of reviewing "A Biltmore Christmas." The film, set in the grand Biltmore Estate, is a feast for the eyes and heart, with stunning costumes, a musical scene, and a charming storyline. If you're a fan of Hallmark movies, or just looking for a heartwarming holiday film to watch, you won't want to miss this episode. Tune in to Girls Gone Hallmark and get ready to be swept away by the magic of "A Biltmore Christmas." Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. About "A Biltmore Christmas" Director John Putch has 59 directing credits including last year’s "A Holiday Spectacular" and before that, "You Had Me at Aloha." He has also directed a good mix of television sitcoms include "Cougar Town," "Scrubs" and "American Housewife. Marcy Holland wrote "A Biltmore Christmas." With 41 writing credits, Marcy is a prolific Hallmark writer including two of the "Hannah Swenson" mysteries and several movies in the "Time to Come Home" series, including this year's "A Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas." "A Biltmore Christmas" was filmed on location at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina in early 2023. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxnKuP0xLSY?si=68d5lQZDVhPm6Jr5&w=560&h=315] Costume designer Keith Nielsen (known professionally Keith Costumes) designed on four movies during the 2023 Countdown to Christmas season. He recently appeared on an episode of Girls Gone Hallmark to help review "Mystic Christmas." Bethany Joy Lenz stars as Lucy Hardgrove. Her appearance on the CW series "One Tree Hill" is probably the biggest project in her 43 acting credits, but she made a big impression paired with Tyler Hynes in "An Unexpected Christmas" in 2021. Kristoffer Polaha stars as Jack Huston. His 76 acting credits include his beloved role on the "Mystery 101" series, a role in the recent Amazon Prime Video book adaptation Harlan Coben’s "Shelter," and of course roles in Hallmark romances like "We Wish You a Married Christmas" and "A Dickens of a Holiday!" Related Podcast Episode: The episode where Girls Gone Hallmark gets absolutely roasted by Kris Polaha fans for their review of "A Winning Team." Jonathan Frakes plays Winston. His resume of 96 acting credits reads like a list of things Wendy won’t watch. So much "Star Trek." He got his start on a series called "The Doctors" in the late 70s in which he appeared in 90 episodes. Robert Picardo plays Harold Balaban. With 245 acting credits and even more "Star Trek" on this resume! He has five upcoming projects including the horror films "Crimson Shadows" and "Werewolf Game." Mary McDonough plays the director of the His Merry Wife! reboot. This appears to be her first Hallmark movie in her 47 acting credits. Her very first role was on "General Hospital" in 1963. Who Was in "A Biltmore Christmas?" The following is a list of actors who also appeared in "A Biltmore Christmas." A.K. Benninghofen (Margaret) Annabelle Borke (Ava Hayward) Colton Little (Claude Lancaster) David Alexander (William West) Jennifer Cortese (Peggy) Jason Saucier (Security Guard) Tommy Cresswell (Michael Balaban) Alphie Hyorth (Head Angel) Ray Ficca (Gus) Caity Brewer (Becca) Heather Shore (Secretary) Philena Gilmer (Woman) Our Thoughts on "A Biltmore Christmas" This post is a synopsis of the ideas we discuss in greater detail on "Girls Gone Hallmark." If you haven't yet, we invite you to become listeners of the show! What We Liked This may be the greatest Hallmark movie we've ever seen. Christopher Polaha's 1940s voice deserves its own Wowie Zowie designation. He was made for a 1940s role with his perfect jawline, Find all episodes and shownotes on girlsgonehallmark.comFollow us on Instagram Email us! [email protected] our Facebook Group! Visit our website: www.girlsgonehallmark.comEmail us: [email protected] us on Instagram!Check out our merch shop!Subscribe to our Patreon for more Megan and Wendy
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In today's episode, Girls Gone Hallmark takes on the challenge of reviewing "A Biltmore Christmas." The film, set in the grand Biltmore Estate, is a feast for the eyes and heart, with stunning costumes, a musical scene, and a charming storyline. If you're a fan of Hallmark movies, or just looking for a heartwarming holiday film to watch, you won't want to miss this episode. Tune in to Girls Gone Hallmark and get ready to be swept away by the magic of "A Biltmore Christmas." Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast’s main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. About "A Biltmore Christmas" Director John Putch has 59 directing credits including last year’s "A Holiday Spectacular" and before that, "You Had Me at Aloha." He has also directed a good mix of television sitcoms include "Cougar Town," "Scrubs" and "American Housewife. Marcy Holland wrote "A Biltmore Christmas." With 41 writing credits, Marcy is a prolific Hallmark writer including two of the "Hannah Swenson" mysteries and several movies in the "Time to Come Home" series, including this year's "A Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas." "A Biltmore Christmas" was filmed on location at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina in early 2023. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxnKuP0xLSY?si=68d5lQZDVhPm6Jr5&w=560&h=315] Costume designer Keith Nielsen (known professionally Keith Costumes) designed on four movies during the 2023 Countdown to Christmas season. He recently appeared on an episode of Girls Gone Hallmark to help review "Mystic Christmas." Bethany Joy Lenz stars as Lucy Hardgrove. Her appearance on the CW series "One Tree Hill" is probably the biggest project in her 43 acting credits, but she made a big impression paired with Tyler Hynes in "An Unexpected Christmas" in 2021. Kristoffer Polaha stars as Jack Huston. His 76 acting credits include his beloved role on the "Mystery 101" series, a role in the recent Amazon Prime Video book adaptation Harlan Coben’s "Shelter," and of course roles in Hallmark romances like "We Wish You a Married Christmas" and "A Dickens of a Holiday!" Related Podcast Episode: The episode where Girls Gone Hallmark gets absolutely roasted by Kris Polaha fans for their review of "A Winning Team." Jonathan Frakes plays Winston. His resume of 96 acting credits reads like a list of things Wendy won’t watch. So much "Star Trek." He got his start on a series called "The Doctors" in the late 70s in which he appeared in 90 episodes. Robert Picardo plays Harold Balaban. With 245 acting credits and even more "Star Trek" on this resume! He has five upcoming projects including the horror films "Crimson Shadows" and "Werewolf Game." Mary McDonough plays the director of the His Merry Wife! reboot. This appears to be her first Hallmark movie in her 47 acting credits. Her very first role was on "General Hospital" in 1963. Who Was in "A Biltmore Christmas?" The following is a list of actors who also appeared in "A Biltmore Christmas." A.K. Benninghofen (Margaret) Annabelle Borke (Ava Hayward) Colton Little (Claude Lancaster) David Alexander (William West) Jennifer Cortese (Peggy) Jason Saucier (Security Guard) Tommy Cresswell (Michael Balaban) Alphie Hyorth (Head Angel) Ray Ficca (Gus) Caity Brewer (Becca) Heather Shore (Secretary) Philena Gilmer (Woman) Our Thoughts on "A Biltmore Christmas" This post is a synopsis of the ideas we discuss in greater detail on "Girls Gone Hallmark." If you haven't yet, we invite you to become listeners of the show! What We Liked This may be the greatest Hallmark movie we've ever seen. Christopher Polaha's 1940s voice deserves its own Wowie Zowie designation. He was made for a 1940s role with his perfect jawline, Find all episodes and shownotes on <a href="https://girlsgonehallmark.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer...
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