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Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia

Sophia Payne and Emily Grubbs

Emily and Sophia review Hallmark movies (and Hallmark-esque movies) and tell you if it"s a winner or a loser. They have built the perfect rubric to judge cheesy romance movies and determine if they are worth your time and attention. Along the way, they will share snippits of their unpredictable lives, which are in stark contrast to the movies they review. Emily is Sophia"s brother"s ex, Sophia is a single mom, Emily is a dancing queen, and both are Christians navigating the weird world of

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00:58:01

Murder in G Major (plus MAJOR updates!)

Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia ·

2024/09/22

This film brings us to Ireland, baby! Tamera Mowry-Housley stars as former orchestra conductor, Gethsemane Brown, who moves to Ireland to teach at a boarding school. After deciphering a musical message from a spooky self-playing piano (or is it?), she meets a renowned composer's ghost who is rumored to be behind the death of his lover and muse. Will Gethsemane solve the case of this infamous murder-suicide while also being able to unite her not-so-pitch-perfect students before their regional

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01:31:12

Blind Date with a Book Club

Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia ·

2024/08/30

Don't know what you want to read next? Wanting to read a good book, but not be scared away based on genre or author?Well, then we've got a concept for you......AND a movie! Blind Date with a Book Club is a Hallmark movie that showcases a concept many book stores are adopting. Wrapping up a book, giving a brief description of themes, and letting the buyer "discover" a book they might not have ever given the chance! This movie has a cute bookstore, in a coastal town, with a handsome

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00:50:32

Branching Out

Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia ·

2024/08/29

This movie had A LOT going on! Sperm donor, a child questioning her identity, a single mom worried about "losing" her daughter, anxiety, abandonment issues, a lack of creative inspiration.......like we said, A LOT going on! Emily and Sophia dive in to this week's movie choice: Branching Out. This Hallmark movie gave the girls plenty to talk about, dissect, and gush about (namely: some steamy smooching). Give this episode a listen to find out if you should give this movie a chance

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00:48:54

Costa Rican Wedding

Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia ·

2024/08/21

Well, it finally happened...we found a cringey one, folks! We sort of have an enemies-to-lovers situation but...not quite? The landscape is stunning, the side characters actually have some moments, and the plot is predictable. All that being said, you should still watch it.

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01:20:30

CHRISTMAS IN JULY: Rescuing Christmas

Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia ·

2024/08/02

It's in the air, fam...CHRISTMAS SPIRIT! We know you want to hear all about this incredibly well done film, and also dip your toes into the Holiday season. Who doesn't love a Christmas Carol/Everyone-forgets-Christmas/Grump turned Jolly type trope?? We certainly do.

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01:32:59

Amsterdam, Taylor Swift, Cruise Lines, and Dehydration!

Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia ·

2024/07/28

Sophia is back from her big Europe Trip and is ready to share all about it!Emily and Sophia have so much fun catching up and talking all things Taylor Swift Eras Tour Concert, why dehydration in Europe is a thing, how cold July can be in certain regions, and weird Christmas cats..... It's all over the place, as usual. Give this episode a listen to hear all about Europe, Taylor Swift, and traveling via a cruise ship!

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01:02:18

Sense & Sensibilities

Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia ·

2024/07/06

If Jane Austen adaptations have no fans, then we're dead, because we CLEARLY choose a Regency era film over most other options these days. Mahogany hit it out of the park with their version of Sense & Sensibilities and we highly recommend!

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01:19:53

Happiness for Beginners

Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia ·

2024/06/28

Happiness for Beginners is a 2023 Netflix movie that gave the girls early 2000s vibes. Fun, uplifting, deep, full of tough challenges, hilarious, and had some tearful moments!Emily and Sophia dive into this week's movie choice with lots of fun commentary and deep insight. They all share some WILD stories from their week that you will not want to miss! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

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00:47:19

Gilded Newport Mysteries

Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia ·

2024/06/26

What can we say? We love a Regency era setting with questionable plotlines and pretty outfits. Tune in to hear our take on the first film in the Gilded Mysteries series on Hallmark. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

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01:11:52

Family Practice Mysteries

Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia ·

2024/06/16

Are mysteries becoming a Hallmark Remarks staple? Maybe.....Emily and Sophia review a new mystery series from Hallmark called Family Practice Mysteries! This movie covers grief, the existential crisis that is picking between being a cat mom or a dog mom, depression, PTSD, loss, killing rich people, and love. Should you watch this movie? Well, give this episode a listen to hear if the girls give it a thumbs up....or a thumbs down. --- Send in a voice message:

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01:31:41

Mother of the Bride

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2024/06/15

Miranda Cosgrove, Brooke Shields, Benjamin Bratt, Rachael Harris, and Netflix all come together to make this brand new Rom Com set in Thailand. There's enemies to lovers, there's crazy antics/pranks, there's a hot, young doctor played by Chad Michael Murray for some random reason (it's giving Brad Pitt), and there's witty side kicks to break all the tension. Emily and Sophia review this 2024 flick, and let you know if it's a must watch, or a must skip! --- Send in a voice

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00:56:15

Our first DNF, oh and Twilight and TSwift chats

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2024/05/17

The girls ATTEMPTED to watch a Hallmark movie for this week's episode.....but they just couldn't do it. Listen to find out why they DNF'd (Did Not Finish) this week's movie pick.Sophia finished the Twilight movie series and shares some THOUGHTS on why she despises them. Emily dives deep into the new Taylor Swift album The Tortured Poets Department. Any Shakespeare fans? You'll love this part of the episode! --- Send in a voice message:

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01:14:12

Love At First Sight

Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia ·

2024/05/09

Well, well, well...WE'RE BACK! Again... Hey friends! We're so happy to bring this movie review to you because, well, we're obsessed. Please watch this movie and listen to our take, and then let us know what you think! Also catch up with us about our lives, as always, they're totally boring and nothing's been going on... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

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01:05:44

Irish Wish

Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia ·

2024/04/24

Lindsay Lohan stars in this new Netflix movie alongside Ed Speleers and Alexander Vlahos.If you have ever been in a situationship, are currently in one, or fear you'll get into one in the future......then this movie is a MUST WATCH! It may very well cleanse you of situationships and help you break that cycle. Sophia and Emily dive into this hilarious rom com and gush about their girl, Lindsay Lohan, and how much they LOVE seeing her on their screens again. --- Send in a voice message:

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00:44:54

Let's Debrief!

Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia ·

2024/04/12

Really, all this episode consists of is Emily and Sophia absolutely GUSHING about their interview with Veronica. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

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01:13:01

Interview: Executive Producer Veronica Brown

Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia ·

2024/04/09

A Hallmark Remarks FIRST! Emily and Sophia interview Veronica Brown, a Hallmark Movies Executive Producer! Veronica was the Executive Producer for the Hallmark movie An American in Austen and her hand in it made the girls fall in love with all of the characters and the twists and turns in the story. This interview is a MUST LISTEN if you are curious about behind the scenes info in the Hallmark world! The girls discuss production timelines, typical locations for Hallmark movies, and some teasers on

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01:09:30

A Scottish Love Scheme

Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia ·

2024/03/13

You know we love a chance to travel together during these episodes, and today, we're traveling to Scotland. There, we meet Lily and Logan, plus their mothers and fellow besties, Cait and Mairi, who want nothing more than to see just how far they can orchestrate "organic" meetings between the two. What do you get when you put healthy communication, Scottish brogue, and mother-daughter montages? A movie that we genuinely really enjoyed. Check it out and let us know what you think!---

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01:06:32

The Case of Mystery Lane

Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia ·

2024/03/06

This episode is truly a MYSTERY!Emily and Sophia review the movie The Case of Mystery Lane. Mystery movies aren't usually on the docket, so they had a lot of fun mixing things up with this one! The movie is a who-dun-it mixed with Hallmark movie vibes that made the girls giggle and had them on the edges of their seats! Make sure you stay tuned until the verrrrrry end to hear Sophia share a cliff hanger of a tease for the next episode! Talk about a MYSTERY! --- Send in a voice message:

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00:41:05

Welcome to Valentine

Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia ·

2024/02/21

In this episode, we're bringing you a classic Hallmark movie recipe: girl from small town lives in big city, decides to visit small town for small town's eclectic holiday celebration, and ends up finding herself (and love) along the way! Throw in a dash of road trip and frustration and voila! Perfect combo, right? Well...tune in to hear our thoughts about "Welcome to Valentine".--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hallmarkremarks/message

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01:04:35

An American in Austen

Hallmark Remarks with Emily and Sophia ·

2024/02/14

Calling all Pride & Prejudice fans! Sophia and Emily dive into this Hallmark movie to kick off their 2024 movie reviews! Harriet is so stuck on finding her Mr. Darcy, that she wishes herself into the Pride & Prejudice story......literally! The corsets, the farm animal smells, the drama! It's all so exciting and confusing and hilarious. Do the girls love it? Does it honor or make fun of Jane Austen? Is Mr. Darcy the right guy to chase after? Give this episode to find out! --- Send

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