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'Summer Nights' movie review: 'The Baker's Son'
Jun 13

Jun 13 'Summer Nights' movie review: 'The Baker's Son'

Paul Carlson
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A bread maker must find inspiration to transform his bread from bland to brilliant.

Hallmark Channel movie review: 'Sweet Carolina'
May 15

May 15 Hallmark Channel movie review: 'Sweet Carolina'

Paul Carlson
film review

This departure from the rom-com formula most Hallmarkies come to expect is a refreshing and sincere love story all the same, albeit an endearing and bittersweet one.

'Love Ever After' movie review: 'It Was Always You'
Feb 25

Feb 25 'Love Ever After' movie review: 'It Was Always You'

Paul Carlson
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'When Calls the Heart' star Erin Krakow has her perfectly practical engagement turned upside down.

'Love Ever After' movie review: 'Mix Up in the Mediterranean'
Feb 20

Feb 20 'Love Ever After' movie review: 'Mix Up in the Mediterranean'

Paul Carlson
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Jeremy Jordan plays twin brothers swapping places to win a prestigious cooking competition in this fun and irresistible sun-soaked romance.

'Love Ever After' movie review: 'Playing Cupid'
Feb 12

Feb 12 'Love Ever After' movie review: 'Playing Cupid'

Paul Carlson
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A teen plays matchmaker to her teacher and her father in this Valentine's Day romance.

'Love Ever After' movie review: 'Beverly Hills Wedding'
Feb 5

Feb 5 'Love Ever After' movie review: 'Beverly Hills Wedding'

Paul Carlson
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A meddling wedding photographer helps plan a picture perfect wedding - even if the nuptials aren't necessarily the bride's dream.

'New Year New Movies!' movie review: 'Two for the Win'
Jan 16

Jan 16 'New Year New Movies!' movie review: 'Two for the Win'

Paul Carlson
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An elite athlete gets a much needed reality check while being coached by an old friend.

'New Year New Movies!' movie review: 'Taking a Shot at Love'
Jan 2

Jan 2 'New Year New Movies!' movie review: 'Taking a Shot at Love'

Paul Carlson
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A dance instructor helps an NHL star get back on the ice.

'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'Cross Country Christmas'
Dec 20

Dec 20 'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'Cross Country Christmas'

Paul Carlson
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A pair of bickering Manhattan transplants try to get back to their small Colorado hometown for the holidays.

'Miracles of Christmas' movie review: 'Unlocking Christmas'
Dec 11

Dec 11 'Miracles of Christmas' movie review: 'Unlocking Christmas'

Paul Carlson
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Two people trying to figure out what's next for them in life find themselves swept up in a holiday puzzle.

'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing'
Dec 5

Dec 5 'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'Christmas in Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing'

Paul Carlson
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A long-time Evergreen character ponders her legacy and her romantic future in the latest return the idyllic holiday-themed town.

'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'Christmas Waltz'
Nov 29

Nov 29 'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'Christmas Waltz'

Paul Carlson
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After an engagement heartbreak, a lawyer rediscovers her love for dance.

'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'Five Star Christmas'
Nov 27

Nov 27 'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'Five Star Christmas'

Paul Carlson
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A great ensemble cast joins in the fun in this comedic romp.

'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'Christmas by Starlight'
Nov 26

Nov 26 'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'Christmas by Starlight'

Paul Carlson
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Two of Hallmark's brightest stars put on a class on chemistry and romance in this holiday delight.

'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'Good Morning Christmas!'
Nov 25

Nov 25 'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'Good Morning Christmas!'

Paul Carlson
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No movie this straightforward should be this oversimplified or shallow.

'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'A Nashville Christmas Carol'
Nov 21

Nov 21 'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'A Nashville Christmas Carol'

Paul Carlson
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The Charles Dickens holiday classic gets a Music City update.

'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'A Timeless Christmas'
Nov 15

Nov 15 'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'A Timeless Christmas'

Paul Carlson
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This charming time travel romance is an absolute showcase for Hallmark favorite Ryan Paevey.

'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater'
Nov 7

Nov 7 'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'Never Kiss a Man in a Christmas Sweater'

Paul Carlson
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A small-town teacher derails a Manhattan architect's holiday plans in this Christmas romance.

'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'On the 12th Date of Christmas'
Nov 1

Nov 1 'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'On the 12th Date of Christmas'

Paul Carlson
film review

Beyond a fun premise and the promise of holiday romance, watching a woman finding her voice and her confidence makes this a true delight.

'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'One Royal Holiday'
Oct 28

Oct 28 'Countdown to Christmas' movie review: 'One Royal Holiday'

Paul Carlson
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A well-executed, charming caricature of Hallmark holiday flicks.

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