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Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia
by Sophia Payne and Emily Grubbs
Emily and Sophia review Hallmark movies (and Hallmark-esque movies) and tell you if it's a winner or a loser. They have built the perfect rubric to judge cheesy romance movies and determine if they are worth your time and attention. Along the way, they will share snippits of their unpredictable lives, which are in stark contrast to the movies they review. Emily is Sophia's brother's ex, Sophia is a single mom, Emily is a dancing queen, and both are Christians navigating the weird world of dating.
Episodes
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Murder in G Major (plus MAJOR updates!)
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...
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Blind Date with a Book Club
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,...
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Branching Out
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...
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Costa Rican Wedding
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.
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CHRISTMAS IN JULY: Rescuing Christmas
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.
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Amsterdam, Taylor Swift, Cruise Lines, and Dehydration!
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…
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Sense & Sensibilities
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!
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Happiness for Beginners
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…
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Gilded Newport Mysteries
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.
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Family Practice Mysteries
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...
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Mother of the Bride
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…
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Our first DNF, oh and Twilight and TSwift chats
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...
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Love At First Sight
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...
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Irish Wish
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…
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Let's Debrief!
Really, all this episode consists of is Emily and Sophia absolutely GUSHING about their interview with Veronica.
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Interview: Executive Producer Veronica Brown
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...
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A Scottish Love Scheme
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....
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The Case of Mystery Lane
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…
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Welcome to Valentine
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!...
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An American in Austen
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…
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Its 2024, baby!!
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...
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Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024!
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.
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Norwegian Christmas & Arizona Getaways
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...
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EXmas
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…
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World Record Christmas
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...
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Never Been Chris'd
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...
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Joyeaux Noel....and a bunch of other movies
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…
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Fourth Down and Love
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…
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What to Expect This Christmas Season
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....
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Fit For A Prince
*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…
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Summer Villa
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...
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Spring Breakthrough
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…
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Moriah's Lighthouse
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...
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Love in the Limelight
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...
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Come on, Barbie, let's go Hallmark!
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...
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The Wedding Cottage
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…
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A Letter to Three Wives
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...
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Aloha Hearts
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...
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MERRY CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!
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!
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Always Amore
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...
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Speak Now, Situationships, Beach Days, and Travel Plans
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!
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When Love Springs
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…
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The Magic of Ordinary Days
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…
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A Country Wedding
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…
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The Presence of Love
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…
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Summer Bucket Lists, Turning 30, Moves, and New Jobs
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...
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The Blessing Bracelet
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…
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The Beach House
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...
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A Pinch of Portugal
"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...
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The Professional Bridesmaid
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Emily and Sophia review Hallmark movies (and Hallmark-esque movies) and tell you if it's a winner or a loser. They have built the perfect rubric to judge cheesy romance movies and determine if they are worth your time and attention. Along the way, they will share snippits of their unpredictable lives, which are in stark contrast to the movies they review. Emily is Sophia's brother's ex, Sophia is a single mom, Emily is a dancing queen, and both are Christians navigating the weird world of dating.
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Sophia Payne and Emily Grubbs
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Emily and Sophia review Hallmark movies (and Hallmark-esque movies) and tell you if it's a winner or a loser. They have built the perfect rubric to judge cheesy romance movies and determine if they are worth your time and attention. Along the way, they will share snippits of their unpredictable...
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