I am always amazed at the amount of connections I continue to make as I become more entrenched in the film and television industry. I’ll discover that I’m interviewing someone who has appeared with someone I just interviewed last week or was in this show or that film that a writer I had just spoken with…anyway, this is how I came […]

As I’ve stated previously, I have been “out of the loop” when it comes to network programming for some time, and as a result, many of the actors who are household names, I have only heard and/or seen in passing. Therefore, Treat Williams was someone I knew by name only until the advent of Chesapeake Shores on the Hallmark Channel. From […]

Back in January, I had the supreme privilege of not only screening one of the most popular Hallmark films to come along in recent years–Unleashing Mr. Darcy–but I had the opportunity to interview the star of the film (Cindy Busby) as well as other cast members as the year has progressed. While not necessarily a “cast member,” no one can deny how […]

Those of you who follow me regularly know of my fondness for Hallmark programming in general, and it is a true joy to interview all of the cast involved with their shows, films, etc. because I figure if Hallmark hired them, they are indubitably positive, kind, generous and humble people. And all of those terms merely scratch the surface when describing the empyrean […]

Currently, one of my favorite film series is Flower Shop Mystery which has aired a total of three films this year on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries network.  One of the benefits of this series is that since they always employ top notch actors, I have come in contact with some of the finest in the business, and this now includes a lovely […]

Sometimes when a new series comes out, I might be a little wary and not ready to jump on in and support it, especially if I am not familiar with the cast, crew, etc. But after interviewing one of the minor characters in the Greenleaf series (Zachary S.Williams), I checked out the show on the OWN network and was pleasantly surprised. […]

It is always a treat to have the opportunity to bring a second interview of a colossal talent to my readers, and Jaime Callica is just that. His year has been one filled with unbelievable roles and immeasurable success, and this young man’s star continues to rise. Recently, he and I chatted about his amazing career, including recent and upcoming works as […]

Even many months after its premiere, the Hallmark film Unleashing Mr. Darcy is a film that continues to resonate with viewers. I remember noticing the actress who played an impeccably convincing Felicity in that film, and lo and behold, she appeared in the pilot for Chesapeake Shores as well. This dynamically busy new mother, Courtney Richter, recently chatted with me about her unusual start […]

Let’s face it–while most treasure the stories that Hallmark Channel customarily tells in their films and shows principally due to those mirthful, lighthearted endings, most viewers are aware of the fact that without a smidgen of conflict, the stories might fall flat. It just so happens that Michael K. Richards and his portrayal of Wes truly embed that requisite trace of family drama and contention without going “over the top.” Recently, I […]

As a now long-time Hallmark viewer, I can recall the Signed, Sealed, Delivered pilot that first aired a few years back. As that series resonated with me on an intensely personal level, seeing one of the originals on the new Chesapeake Shores show on Hallmark was especially exciting for me. Recently, Laci J Mailey agreed to answer a few questions about how she got […]