A Very Hallmark Christmas

Loree and Rob break down "Frozen in Love" and talk hockey, Rob's lack of '90s pop culture knowledge, and "The Denver Chronicle." Plus, Janet--the true MVP of the movie and a welcome addition to the Hallmark Cinematic Universe. 

Welcome back to a Very Hallmark Christmas: THE WINTERFEST FILES. With equal parts trepidation and enthusiasm, Loree and Rob decide to give January's movies a go.  Join them as they discuss Blarton, that first-class ticket to anywhere, and those amazing adjectives. Plus, what exactly qualifies as an extreme sport?

Join Loree and Rob for a toast to the final original movie of the Hallmark holiday season! "Royal New Year's Eve" has it all: glorious accents, unnamed European countries and a surprise--but very welcome--return from Mr. Christmas.  

Loree and Rob are joined by SUPER SPECIAL guest (and mom-of-the-show) Greta Stark for a discussion of "When Calls the Heart: The Christmas Wishing Tree." Rosemary tackles the patriarchy, a time-traveling doctor dons an L.L. Bean jacket and fires back on the War on Christmas, and Bill makes some curious eggnog. Plus, the potential for a Deadwood/When Calls the Heart crossover.

Tune in for "Christmas Getaway," Rob's favorite movie so far. Plus, Loree's first Hallmark Hall Pass, Bridget Regan's terrific line delivery, and a (small) challenge to the patriarchy. Want to donate to Loree's fundraiser? Check it out at bggives.org/catsforequaljustice.

Treat yo'self to a "Rocky Mountain Christmas." Rob engages in a variety of wordplay regarding Treat Williams' name and Loree largely ignores him. Plus, why poor Roy can't catch a break this year, and whether or not Graham is the gold standard for men in Hallmark Christmas movies. Want to donate to Loree's fundraiser? Check it out at bggives.org/catsforequaljustice.

Thirty-ish movies in, Loree and Rob finally hit a wall and a tense dispute ensues.  Aside from an insider look at "A Very Hallmark Marriage," this episode includes "A Christmas Connection," which features an adorable yet cunning child, a columnist with a sweet gig that is not so great at his job, and a truly fantastic Internet search. Want to donate to Loree's fundraiser? Check it out at bggives.org/catsforequaljustice.

Whoo boy. Join Loree and Rob to discuss "Romance at Reindeer Lodge," Jared's broad shoulders, and Molly's very poor airplane etiquette. Plus, Penny's sadness, the unforgivable men of the Hallmark Cinematic Universe, and the logistics of importing reindeer from Canada.

Loree and Rob chat with special guest Taz Ahmed about "Christmas Next Door," angry wooden Santas, and the tragedy that befell Eric six years ago at Christmas. Plus, the confusing layout of April and Eric's neighborhood, the proper etiquette for compensating the violinist at your dinner table, and a little bit of diversity in a Hallmark film.    

Loree and Rob are joined by Sarah Stewart Holland and Nicholas Holland to discuss "Sharing Christmas" and the story of a mom-and-pop holiday shop . . .that's in a mall . . . in the Upper West Side of Manhattan.  Plus, pricing cookie cutters, a 19th century cash register, and the mountain of litigation that Helen can look forward to waking up to on Christmas morning. 

Loree and Rob dig in to "Maggie's Christmas Miracle" and its obsession with the stick figure nuclear family.  Plus, the 12 days of Christmas mansplaining and the Pillsbury doughboy finally makes an appearance in the Hallmark Cinematic Universe. 

Loree and Rob dig into "Christmas Encore," Maggie Lawson's amazing line readings, and a curious reimagining of "The Christmas Carol." 

Loree and Rob dig back in after a brief break to check out "The Christmas Cottage."  Lacey learns to love Christmas more and her career a little less, Ean's best man speech could use some work, and poor Roger can't catch a break. Plus, Rob has his first Hallmark crush! This episode is (not) sponsored by Balsam Hill and Trader Joe's.  

Bonus episode! Rob and Loree take a break from the 2017 Hallmark catalog and go back in time and watch 2013's "The Christmas Spirit," starring Nicolette Sheridan as a hard-nosed journalist who goes into a coma (!) and becomes a spirit (!) with special powers (!). Is one of those powers falling in love? Plus, a super-special and super-fun interview with Leah Michelle Roberts, who played Carmen in "The Christmas Spirit." Tune in for the inside scoop on french fries, screen tests, and all that fake snow.

Join Loree and Rob as they discuss "Magical Christmas Ornaments," Hallmark's biggest marketing play yet, and a very confusing publishing house. Plus, Marie's big swing at the patriarchy, Nate's adorable nerdiness, and the Tucker Max of the Hallmark Cinematic Universe.