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Take the Movie Quiz on Hallmark's "Country at Heart," Listen to the Song They Perform, & Hear What Fans Are Saying

Starring:  Jessy Schram, Niall Matter, and Lucas Bryant Released:  2019 Summary:  A struggling country singer stumbles across a Nashville songwriter in need of some inspiration, so they decide to work together to write a song. Image:  Crown Media Needing a Hit is a Metaphor for Hallmark Hallmark set the bar high by providing its audience with hit movie after hit movie for many years--until recently.  The year 2020 started strong with Winterfest and Love Ever After, but by Spring Fling, Romance in the Air, and the beginning of Fall Harvest, many of the premieres left viewers disappointed.   Some might blame the downturn on COVID-19, but the timing also coincides with the departure of Bill Abbott as CEO of Crown Media, who left early 2020 after serving 11 years.  Once Abbott left, Hallmark hurt its brand by becoming too politically correct.  Grady Connor's (Matter) career depends on him writing a hit song, as much as Duke Sterling's career hinges on a hot, new release.  Their

Can You Ace This QUIZ On Hallmark's "Harvest Love?"

Starring:  Jen Lilley and Ryan Paevey Released:  2017 Summary:  When a widowed doctor visits her family's orchard in an effort to reconnect with her son, she soon finds herself getting closer to the farm's manager. Image:  Crown Media Juggling Kids And A Career Luna Gilson is a top surgeon at Seattle West Hospital, and she's up for the promotion of her life.  The nature of her work requires her to be on call 24/7 and spend countless hours at work, often sacrificing sleep to take care of her patients. The biggest drawback to Luna's success is missing so many important moments with her son, Andy.  Soccer games, school plays, the spelling bee--Andy no longer mentions them to her because he knows she'll be too busy to come.   Luna relies on a sitter and often returns home too late to have dinner with her son or tuck him in at night.   Does your heart break a little when you watch this?   Kids are young for such a short time--it's a season of your life you don'

Thoughts on Hallmark's "Falling for Look Lodge"

Starring:  Jonathan Keltz and Clark Backo Released:  2020 Summary:  A woman who aspires to work as a hotel event coordinator is given an opportunity by helping a hotel guest work on the final touches for his sister's wedding. Image:  Crown Media Fans Love the Scenery & the Autumn Elements Falling for Look Lodge has some seasonal components Hallmark fans are happy to see--fall leaves on the ground, colorful trees, pumpkins, fall wreaths and garlands, hay bales, a bonfire, s'mores, and pumpkin spice lattes.   The movie was filmed in Canada, with most scenes being shot at Strathmere Retreat in Ottawa.  The favorite lookout point and the gorgeous trails should inspire us all to take a fall hike to savor the sights of this beautiful season. Nerdy Is Not the New Sexy When Hallmark vowed to become more inclusive, who knew they meant replacing stud muffin leading men with awkward and unmanly types like Noah (Jonathan Keltz)?  The irony here is that Hallmark endeavors to combat st