Dear Hallmark

Every week Dara updates you with news and reviews of your favorite movies and TV shows from the Hallmark Channel and other made-for-TV movie networks.

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Mar 20, 2025 · 36 min
The Reluctant Royal
I’m late but I’m here! Let’s talk about The Reluctant Royal and do a Spring into Love Preview. Books Mentioned in Reader’s Corner: “A Stranger’s Game” by Colleen Coble: https://a.co/d/fawvKJG “Cast the First Stone” by David Warren Green: https://a.co/d/dPBEFC0 “The Trouble with Love” by Toni Shiloh; https://a.co/d/d7jbU0Z “The Light on Halsey Street” by Vanessa Miller: https://a.co/d/bcCMrjh “A Cast of Stones” by Patrick Carr: https://a.co/d/aRv330e Inhale: my book of poems and short stories—Print: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/inhale-dara-alston/1132265891 Ebook: https://a.co/d/00Kgugr To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Mar 5, 2025 · 41 min
Sisterhood Inc + The Royal We
It’s a two-for-one as we close out Loveuary and step into our royal duties for March. In this episode, not onlyn do I give my reviews, but I also share some Hallmark news. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Feb 21, 2025 · 28 min
The Groomsmen Trilogy
It's about time we talk about this group of movies that premiered in October 2024 on Hallmark+. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Feb 19, 2025 · 39 min
The Wish Swap + Return to Office
It's time to talk about two of our newest Loveuary movie, but not without previewing some March movies and talking about my favorite Valentine's movies! Which Valentine's movies are your favorite? Crown Chats with Hayley: https://youtu.be/wXjiXRGOnGk?si=0PlGjkBgA3iPBmYS "Meet Me in the Margins" by Melissa Ferguson: https://a.co/d/ckxrnt3 To purchase "Chasing Wind":https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Jan 29, 2025 · 28 min
The Perfect Setting
Our last Hallmark passport stamp is courtesy of Belgium as we learn the ins and outs of jewelry design in "The Perfect Setting." Books mentioned: If you want o get Brick House Cafe: https://www.carlalaureano.com/ Three Missing Days: https://a.co/d/crpccg1 It's All Relative: https://a.co/d/46kzjfu Lowcountry Lost: https://a.co/d/0xaQkPw My Phony Valentine: https://a.co/d/0RX9Bj5 To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Jan 22, 2025 · 24 min
My Argentine Heart
It's time to get our Hallmark passport stamped in Argentina as we talk about "My Argentine Heart". Hallmark Mysteries and More Spencer Sisters episode: https://youtu.be/A5xvL1XDuHg?si=Y41-FWbMbooJdGaw Hallmark Mysteries and More Gourmet Detective episode: https://youtu.be/qCceOHVv9A4?si=3mA3UiH_xnRwhaEc Hallmarkies 2024 Non-Christmas Hallmark Movie Ranking: https://youtu.be/zMfwkaXTd1s?si=MhILTGXZQtVTSoYi For more Dear Hallmark: To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Jan 15, 2025 · 35 min
Polar Opposites
We're officially halfway through our Winter Escape lineup as we talk about "Polar Opposites" starring Rhiannon Fish and Markian Tarasiuk. I also touch on some major Hallmark news as well as talk about some of my favorite Hallmark winter movies. Variety article: https://variety.com/2025/biz/news/hallmark-lisa-hamilton-daly-lawsuit-age-discrimination-1236267450/ Darren Abbott on CNBC: https://youtu.be/Xm1BrGkXfWg?si=_VbjSaB3TnQNenBN To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Jan 8, 2025 · 20 min
Love of the Irish
Happy New Year! There will be no breaks in January this year, so let’s kick the premiere episode of Season 5 off with talking about the first Winter Escape movie, “Love of The Irish.” In addition to the review, I talk about a recent interview a Hallmark actor did on a fellow podcast, and a new incentive that Hallmark+ is bringing to their platform. Dylan Neal Interview: https://youtu.be/CjpXFHf4Lpk?si=l74iCNGnfSqZb2gU To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Dec 23, 2024 · 10 min
January 2025: Winter Escape Preview
“New Year, New Movies” is over and “Winter Escape” is here. Listen to my unedited reaction to reading the synopsis to the Winter Escape line up.
Dec 23, 2024 · 45 min
Favorite 2024 Hallmark Christmas Movies
The time is here! For my last episode of 2024, we talk about my favorite 2024 Countdown to Christmas movies…and some that didn’t quite make the list. Which were your favorites? Hallmark+ article: https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/hallmark-plus-2024-countdown-to-christmas-movies-2025-next-day-1236251777/ To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Dec 16, 2024 · 46 min
A Hallmark+ Christmas
In this episode I talk all things Hallmark+, specifically the Unwrapping Christmas collection, Holidazed, and Mistletoe Murders. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Dec 13, 2024 · 41 min
Director, Jeff Beesley
Jeff Beesley stops by the home of Dear Hallmark to talk about his Countdown to Christmas movies for this season: Christmas on Call, A Carol for Two, and Following Yonder Star. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Dec 12, 2024 · 37 min
Producer of “The Finnish Line”and “Christmas Quest”, Andrew Gernhard
Andrew Gernhard, producer of “The Finnish Line” which stars Beau Mirchoff and Kim Matula, stops by the home of Dear Hallmark to talk about some behind the scenes of shooting the movie on location in Finland. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Dec 10, 2024 · 50 min
Let's Catch Up (Part 1)
It's been a while, so let's catch up and talk about five movies that I've watched within the time we've been apart. What are your favorites among the five? To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Nov 20, 2024 · 56 min
Marco Grazzini | "Christmas Under the Lights"
Marco Grazzini stops by the home of Dear Hallmark to talk about his Miracles of Christmas movie "Christmas Under the Lights," but not without talking about all of his other Hallmark movies first. What's your favorite Marco movie? To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Nov 14, 2024 · 31 min
Chandler Massey | "A 90s Christmas"
Chandler Massey stops by the home of Dear Hallmark to talk about his latest Countdown to Christmas movie "A 90s Christmas" which airs Friday, November 29th at 6pm. What's your favorite Chandler Massey movie? To purchase my book "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Nov 12, 2024 · 22 min
Five Gold Rings & Santa Tell Me
We get into our first Miracles of Christmas movie as we talk about two movies from Weekend 4 of Countdown to Christmas. Which one was your favorite from the weekend? To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Nov 5, 2024 · 55 min
Brittany Bristow | "My Sweet Austrian Holiday"
Brittany Bristow stops by the home of Dear Hallmark to talk about her Miracles of Christmas movie "My Sweet Austrian Holiday", but not with out talking about some of her other projects first. What did you think of My Sweet Austrian Holiday? To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Oct 31, 2024 · 49 min
The Five Year Christmas Party
For this episode, you'll need a snack, a comfy seat, and a warm blanket because we're going to talk about some things on this one--namely the Five Year Christmas Party starring Katie Findlay and Jordan Fischer. Variety article of Hallmark lawsuit: https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/hallmark-holly-robinson-peete-lacey-chabert-leading-ladies-aging-out-lawsuit-1236188881/ To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Oct 26, 2024 · 18 min
The Magic of Lemon Drops: Book vs Movie
As promised, here are my thoughts on The Magic of Lemon Drops movie in comparison to its book "The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie" by Rachel Linden. Have you seen the movie before? What did you think? To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/ Dear Hallmark’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dearhallmarkpodcast