EPISODE · May 20, 2022 · 35 MIN
Heart of the Matter
from Girls Gone Hallmark · host Wendy Nielsen and Megan Samarin
Megan and Wendy rate and review Hallmark's "Heart of the Matter" but...with an asterisk. Listen in to find out how Aimee Teegarden saves this month's movie line up but also where this film fell short. "Heart of the Matter" premiered on Sunday, May 15, 2022 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel. Are we using the correct terms? Email us at [email protected]. Where did "Heart of the Matter" fall short? Megan and Wendy discuss some of the problems with this film which stars Aimee Teegarden, Gail O'Grady, and Chandler Massey. Breaking Hallmark Christmas Movie News! We've got a first look at "Jolly Good Christmas" (alternative title "Christmas in London") via Variety.com. This 2022 holiday movie will star Will Kemp ("A Christmas Waltz") and Hallmark newcomer Reshma Shetty ("Blind Spot"). News and Notes about "Heart of the Matter" In April, it was announced Aimee Teegarden signed an exclusive multi-picture deal with Crown Media. Aimee plays Andie in "Heart of the Matter." She is probably best known as Julie Taylor on the series "Friday Night Lights." Credits also include “The Ranch” on Netflix. As far as Hallmark, Aimee starred in “A New Year’s Resolution" and “My Family Christmas Tree” The writer of this movie is Karen Struck. IMDb indicates that she has written for several doctor/medical television shows including “The Good Doctor,” “The Night Shift” and “Monday Mornings.” Gail O’Grady plays Gladys has over 100 acting credits, probably best known for “NYPD Blue” (1993-1999) but also worked on popular TV shows like “Boston Legal,” “American Dreams,” “Monk,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Revenge,” and “Criminal Minds.” IMDb shows she was on an episode of “Silk Stockings” in 1993 (1991-1999) w/ Rob Estes and Mitzi Kapture. USA Network. Who else watched "Silk Stockings?" Chandler Massey plays Henry. He’s best known as Will Horton on “Days of Our Lives.” He also was in Hallmark’s “Next Stop, Christmas” from 2021. "Heart of the Matter" was filmed primarily in Vancouver, British Columbia. Filming took place in March 2022. Additional Mentions in this Episode "Silk Stalkings" starring Rob Estes and Mitzi Kapture Criticism of "Music" (2021) via The New York Times Autism controversy via Newsweek The complicated depiction of autism in "Rain Man" Portland Internation Airport carpet (it has it's own Wikipedia page!) Summer Nights on Hallmark Coming Soon! We're on top of the new movies coming to Summer Nights on Hallmark! As soon as there is a complete list, we'll have all our first impressions for you! What's on Hallmark this Summer? 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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Megan and Wendy rate and review Hallmark's "Heart of the Matter" but...with an asterisk. Listen in to find out how Aimee Teegarden saves this month's movie line up but also where this film fell short. "Heart of the Matter" premiered on Sunday, May 15, 2022 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel. Are we using the correct terms? Email us at [email protected]. Where did "Heart of the Matter" fall short? Megan and Wendy discuss some of the problems with this film which stars Aimee Teegarden, Gail O'Grady, and Chandler Massey. Breaking Hallmark Christmas Movie News! We've got a first look at "Jolly Good Christmas" (alternative title "Christmas in London") via Variety.com. This 2022 holiday movie will star Will Kemp ("A Christmas Waltz") and Hallmark newcomer Reshma Shetty ("Blind Spot"). News and Notes about "Heart of the Matter" In April, it was announced Aimee Teegarden signed an exclusive multi-picture deal with Crown Media. Aimee plays Andie in "Heart of the Matter." She is probably best known as Julie Taylor on the series "Friday Night Lights." Credits also include “The Ranch” on Netflix. As far as Hallmark, Aimee starred in “A New Year’s Resolution" and “My Family Christmas Tree” The writer of this movie is Karen Struck. IMDb indicates that she has written for several doctor/medical television shows including “The Good Doctor,” “The Night Shift” and “Monday Mornings.” Gail O’Grady plays Gladys has over 100 acting credits, probably best known for “NYPD Blue” (1993-1999) but also worked on popular TV shows like “Boston Legal,” “American Dreams,” “Monk,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Revenge,” and “Criminal Minds.” IMDb shows she was on an episode of “Silk Stockings” in 1993 (1991-1999) w/ Rob Estes and Mitzi Kapture. USA Network. Who else watched "Silk Stockings?" Chandler Massey plays Henry. He’s best known as Will Horton on “Days of Our Lives.” He also was in Hallmark’s “Next Stop, Christmas” from 2021. "Heart of the Matter" was filmed primarily in Vancouver, British Columbia. Filming took place in March 2022. Additional Mentions in this Episode "Silk Stalkings" starring Rob Estes and Mitzi Kapture Criticism of "Music" (2021) via The New York Times Autism controversy via Newsweek The complicated depiction of autism in "Rain Man" Portland Internation Airport carpet (it has it's own Wikipedia page!) Summer Nights on Hallmark Coming Soon! We're on top of the new movies coming to Summer Nights on Hallmark! As soon as there is a complete list, we'll have all our first impressions for you! What's on Hallmark this Summer? 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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