Not long ago, I not only had the opportunity to screen a film starring James Clayton, but I interviewed him, and he impressed me immensely. Even though that interview was conducted via email, I found his outlook fresh, his dedication commendable, and his authenticity phenomenal. Imagine my surprise when the time came a few weeks ago for me to interview […]

In many ways, I consider the Signed, Sealed, Delivered franchise my introduction to all things Hallmark. While I watched Cedar Cove, and of course, When Calls the Heart, I can still recall sitting in my chair and watching the pilot episode of this new series. I knew absolutely no one in the cast, and I had only heard of Martha Williamson. While I […]

One of the things I love about the show Good Witch on the Hallmark Channel is that they film in Toronto as opposed to Vancouver. In so doing, this changes the pool of actors from which they draw their guest stars and such, and that is exactly why I noticed the vibrant and talented Carolyne Maraghi. Before seeing her featured on the […]

Being a woman myself who is certainly not a spring chicken, I am always greatly intrigued by women who are unashamed of the fact that they are aging–gracefully or not–and they are willing to embrace who they are. It’s even better when this woman is an actress with such a long list of impressive credits that it practically baffles the […]

Watch my interview with Cindy Busby that was streamed live Friday, June 23, 2017 Note: A corrected, approximate transcript appears below, so if you would prefer reading the interview, that is an option. Or feel free to watch the video and follow along with the transcript. Be sure to also follow Cindy Busby and Date My Dad! FOLLOW CINDY Twitter […]

Yet again, my attention to the supporting cast members of any production combined with Hallmark’s willingness to feature lesser known actors has produced an interview that viewers may not find anywhere else. And frankly, that’s the way I like it. A little while ago, Jason McKinnon, whom Hearties saw featured as Mr. Higgins in season four of When Calls the Heart, […]

I’ve mentioned it before, and I will declare it again and again. Hallmark has a knack for providing younger actors and even unknown actors some of their most notable roles and once established with the network, Hallmark excels at the loyalty factor by bringing them back in subsequent roles. In fact, sometimes actors’ experiences with the Hallmark network are what […]

Filled with suspense, humour, and irresistible cuteness, Animal Planet’s new 12-part original Canadian series WILD BEAR RESCUE takes viewers to Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter in beautiful British Columbia, where Angelika and Peter Langen care for 40 at-risk black bear cubs as they prepare for a second chance at life in the wild. Recently, I had the opportunity to watch the […]

For those who know me, it should come as no shock just how much I love Paul Greene! I have done two interviews with him that still dominate the top five all-time popular posts on this site. When Paul contacted me last week from Costa Rica to ask if I’d like to do another interview with him in light of his […]

Within the past year, I have had what some would call a “crash course” in the horror film genre. Just like I used to abhor science fiction with a vengeance and now consider it a favorite of mine, I have found myself tempering my beliefs a bit on this beloved genre as I begin to interact with people who have […]