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Hallmark's "Follow Your Heart" Provides an Interesting Look Into Amish Culture

Starring:  Galadriel Stineman and Kevin Joy Released:  2020 Summary:  A travel writer leaves her Amish ways behind her, but when she returns home to settle her father's affairs, she is tempted to return to her former lifestyle. Image:  Crown Media What Is There To Miss? When Kathy returns to her Arkansas Amish community, she receives an icy reception from everyone but her friend, Hazel, and her childhood friend, Isaac.  Her own sister, Miriam, makes it clear to Kathy that she is no longer welcome. Kathy is a successful writer who has traveled the world, and now she has the chance to be on TV with her boyfriend, Jack. Hmm...be famous on TV or live with no electricity or indoor plumbing?  Be free to roam in a car or airplane, or be confined to the nearby community with only a horse and buggy as a mode of travel?  I don't know about you, but boiling water to dump into an old wash tub sounds repellent in every way. Do you wonder how Kathy could even be remotely tempted to return to

Fall Harvest DVD Giveaway--All of My Heart Trilogy!

Would You Like a Chance to Win? We are celebrating Hallmark's Fall Harvest by giving away a fan favorite, the 3-movie DVD set of All of My Heart , including the original title movie , plus the later installments--  Inn Love  and The Wedding .  Remember, it was in the Fall that Brian and Jenny tied the knot.  Ah, love..... We all have our favorite Hallmark stars, and Lacey Chabert is definitely mine. Take a Quiz on the AOMH Trilogy If it's been a while since you've watched these great movies, visit the blog post below where you will find a brief plot summary for each, learn some fun facts, share trivia about the different houses used in the film, learn why this film resonates so well with Hallmark fans, and take a QUIZ on the trilogy. →→ Click HERE to visit the AOMH blog post. ←← How Do You Enter? This giveaway is a special treat for the faithful friends and fellow Hallmark fans within our Facebook group.  Don't worry if you're not a member--you are welcome to jo

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