Unleashing Mr. Darcy is a movie that always has held a special place in my heart because I have connected with practically the entire cast through interviews and more. I have also connected with some of the people behind the scenes, most notably, David Winning. During my nearly two years of interviews, anyone who has ever worked with David lavishes […]

A few months ago, thanks to the vivacious Tammy Gillis, the accomplished actor Jim Thorburn was brought to my attention (they are married, in case you were unaware). While his name was somewhat unknown to me, his talent and works included some of my classic and current favorites. As I have been faithfully following his career all this time now, I […]

I happened to be watching one of last year’s new favorite Christmas movies–Finding Father Christmas–and for whatever reason, the music suddenly captivated me. I don’t know why I hadn’t noticed it before. In my opinion, music which accompanies made-for-TV movies all too often leaves much to be desired. But with this film, the music is an impeccable complement to the […]

Well, who would expect to “discover” a Hallmark starlet at an independent film festival? To be honest, I had seen the work and the name of Aliyah O’Brien before on various Hallmark works. Moreover, I’d even reviewed her work in a Garage Sale Mystery film a while back. But until I saw her in a short film at the Artemis […]

Recently, I had the phenomenal opportunity of attending the Third Hearties Family Reunion in Vancouver (Fort Langley), British Columbia, Canada. I cannot even tell you how many dreams were fulfilled during that short weekend, and I am forever grateful to everyone who worked to make this a weekend I shall never forget. While I had my misgivings about going (after […]

In case you were unaware, Hallmark’s annual Countdown to Christmas programming is in full swing on its popular Hallmark Channel. In fact, they started showing Christmas movies before Halloween. Due to my unapologetic Hallmark addiction, I typically am well aware of all the programming, but I admit that my venture to Vancouver, BC for the third Hearties Family Reunion a […]

If you are like me, Hallmark’s “Countdown to Christmas” is a tradition that is almost required viewing in my household. Last year, Candace Cameron-Bure starred in Journey Back to Christmas, one of the network’s most popular and most-watched films. My mother is not a fan of time travel tales, but this wasn’t your typical time travel story. It is a sweet […]

As a Hallmark “Super Fan,” there is nothing I anticipate more with this network than their annual “Countdown to Christmas” programming. I always believe that the movie that inaugurates this programming is an enviable position, and it just so happens this year that Marry Me At Christmas has secured this status. Upon further investigation, I discovered that the movie is based […]

I know I do an incredible amount of interviews with a wide variety of actors and industry professionals, but recently, the Hallmarkies Podcast asked for the opportunity to interview me. “Today we have a special podcast where we get to talk to Hallmark blogger Ruth Hill. We get the update on HFR3 (Hearties Family Reunion 3) and her views on Fall […]

Once in a while, a name stands out to me because it is unusual, and in the case of Teach Grant, nothing could be more accurate. I remember seeing his name pop up in the credits of a Hallmark movie, and I had considered contacting him for an interview based on his memorable name alone. When his publicist reached out […]