#hallmark movie spotlight

[hallmark-movie-fanatics]

Hallmark Movie Spotlight

The Good Witch (2008)

Directed by Craig Pryce.

Written by Rod Spence.

Starring Catherine Bell, Chris Potter, Catherine Disher, Matthew Knight, Hannah Endicott-Douglas, Peter MacNeill, and Noah Cappe.

Originally premiered January 19, 2008 on the Hallmark Channel.

The first film in a seven film franchise. A new film aired every year, from 2008 to 2014. (Good Witch 1.0) In 2015 the first season of the 'Good Witch' television show (Good Witch 2.0) premiered. The series ran for seven seasons totaling seventy episodes, and five films ending in 2021. For thirteen years the Hallmark Channel was in the 'Good Witch' business.

Synopsis:

A mysterious, yet charming woman, Casandra "Cassie" Nightingale, arrives in a small town, Middleton, and causes a stir when people think this raven-haired enchantress is an actual witch. She moves into the allegedly haunted Grey House, and opens the "Bell, Book and Candle" shop full of wondrous unique items. The town's moral committee, lead by the mayor's wife Martha Tinsdale, becomes convinced that she is evil and begins a campaign to drive her out of town. This causes much stress to the town sheriff, Jake Russel, a struggling widower who is slowly developing feelings for Cassie. As their relationship grows, Cassie helps the sheriff's children Brandon and Nancy, as well as several members of the community, face their problems and overcome personal obstacles. But is common sense or magic that's helping the townsfolk? And will they ever be able to accept her as one of their own?

I recently put a poll up for people to vote on their favorite original Good Witch movie for a Hallmark Movie Spotlight feature, and out of the seven this films the very first one got a hundred percent of the vote. So here you go.

#hallmark spotlight #hallmark movie spotlight #the good witch #hallmark channel #hallmark movies #catherine bell #chris potter #good witch #photo preview

[anecdotal-acorn]

I AM A CHANGED WOMAN. OH MY G-D. I can't think coherently. But here are my thoughts on Sweeney Todd (3/30/24 matinee)

Act I

- I almost jumped out of my skin when they said “swing your razor high, Sweeney,” in Ballad of Sweeney Todd, like if that was possible I would have done it lol; the ensemble was so scary, there was a bright white light change, and the music got super loud, it was awesome

- Seeing Joe Locke in that opening number, something about him made me realize “oh he's gonna be great,” like his really intense pained vibes, his Toby really wears his heart on his sleeve

- WHEN AARON JUMPED OUT WITH THE SPOTLIGHT ON HIM!!!!!!!!!!!! I think my soul left my body (& it's still in the theater)

- Aaron’s weird cockney accent that he clearly has so much pride in, like King you could've just done a normal voice but no, he chose to do his own strange thing and it was giving Prince James One Royal Holiday (his Hallmark movie, iykyk) tbh

- When Mrs. Lovett threw flour across the stage at Sweeney to get his attention in Worst Pies

- The shadow/silhouette projections going through the story in Poor Thing, they were so tantalizing they actually managed to distract me from Aaron lol

- AARON’S MY FRIENDS WAS LIKE HEARING AN ANGEL SING FR

- It really didn't seem like he snapped when he said “my right arm is complete,” it seemed like he was a depressed man who finally found passion and drive again, not someone who was going crazy

- Maria was IMMACULATE as Johanna, the most gorgeous voice and acting…her halting, jerky movements really showed how damaged Johanna is, yet she still had this grace about her underneath, true beauty that couldn't be stamped out of her, even with all she endures

- Joe Locke was so light on his feet in Miracle Elixir (also he seemed to be having a great time, which goes for everyone during the whole show honestly)

- The lights changed color with each line of the song, like there was orange, white, then blue

- Aaron leaned over when he was standing by his little razor table and Sutton’s Mrs. Lovett ate that shit up, she crouched down to check out his butt for a solid twenty seconds

- When the Judge came into the shop Aaron had this huge grin on his face, he was so excited to kill him and he just spent too long relishing the moment

- Epiphany was a full-body experience I swear

- When Mrs. Lovett stared at his package in A Little Priest

- And then Aaron laughed when he pointed down at her cupped hands and said “what's that,” you could tell it was a genuine laugh from Aaron and not a Sweeney thing

- Aaron’s buttery voice when he sang “the history of the world, my pet”

- And he did a little growl too (don't look at me. DON'T)

Act II

- his voice was SO well-suited for Johanna Act II

- SUTTON FOSTER’S FEET IN BY THE SEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was hoping SO HARD that she would do that, and she did and it did not disappoint; Miss Foster how does it feel to be living out my dreams, thank you queen for letting me see that and live vicariously through you <33333333333

- she struck a pose like she was taking photos for Playboy when she said “me in stripes”

- “Not While I’m Around” was emotional af, Joe Locke did not have to go that hard but he fucking did

- For some reason I was the only one who clapped when Johanna shot Fogg? Is that not an applause-worthy moment??

- He was so giddy when he finally killed the Judge

- Aaron actually scared me when he was gonna kill Johanna, and esp when he chased down the stairs after her like a hulking monster

- the scariest thing was that even as things unraveled, he didn't seem to be “losing it”; he seemed to be getting even more intent on his revenge, stronger, more deft and precise, more confident, more powerful in his evilness

- he was scary af when they were looking for Toby too, so menacing

- his growl when he said “you lied to me”

- how he crawled towards Mrs. Lovett like an animal and scrabbled at the floor to grab her

- How loud the fire roared when he put Mrs. Lovett inside

- his body language (hunched shoulders, limp limbs/posture) seemed maybe almost remorseful once he threw her in the fire? Like as if he was thinking I'm glad I did that, I had to, but I'm exhausted and can't exactly process that she’s actually gone because of me

- The way Johanna held Anthony close when she saw the bodies

- Aaron’s acting when Toby killed Sweeney—he didn't fight him off, he just looked so sad and tired, like he wanted to be dead (what a wonderful interpretation of the lyric “she was his reason and his life”)

- UGH when Sweeney and Lovett hold hands and step into the pit, finally weightless, they’ve got each other, Sutton and Aaron are right, it IS a love story, oh my g-d my heart

I don't know if I'll ever be able to stop thinking about this. It was SO GOOD!!!!! Anyway thanks for reading my rambles if you got this far hahaha, hope you have a lovely day

#sweeney todd #hnnnghghghghhhhh #broadway #theatre #musical theatre #musical theater #musical theater trash #musicals #aaron tveit #sutton foster #joe locke

[rmd-writes]

Okay, Nice Ask Week Ask -

In each of your fandoms what fic would you want to see put on screen? Either one you've written or one you've read.

I'd forgotten about nice ask week! This is a great but difficult to answer question, Lims. So many of my fave fics wouldn't necessarily translate well to screen for many reasons lol but even then I've struggled to choose just one fic per fandom haha

Schitt's Creek: so many fics, just SO MANY, but I've narrowed it down to two - Fifteen Hundred Miles by morehuman which is just so beautiful - David and Patrick meet while hiking the Pacific Trail and A Cardamom Christmas by @lisamc-21 for the adorable hallmark romcom vibes.

Red, White & Royal Blue: Nova, Baby by @cha-melodius was the first fic that popped into my head when I saw your ask. into the spotlight aka @indomitable-love's actor au would be a fun movie too! I'm also going to sneak one of my own in here, because I wrote this year i will fall with intention that it would feel like a hallmark Christmas movie complete with a montage sequence.

Lonestar: I struggled here! @welcometololaland's Love Game (my beloved) would be a fun sports movie/romcom and I'd love to see the flashbacks and action of ALTA on screen. Secret Moments in a Crowded Room by @strandnreyes would be a visual treat with the costuming and your Knave-verse would be so great on screen too!

#nice ask week #fic rec

[jamespottersmixtape]

last line tag

ty for tagging me @star4daisy I'm finally getting around to this cause I had time to write this weekend <3

This time Barty does melt, turns to sludge and slush and a pool of water then seeps into the snow. All under Evan’s touch. He hums into the kiss, letting his pan-less hand rest on Evan’s back and pull them as close as they can get, forgoing physically crawling inside his skin. And Barty thinks, as Evan swipes his tongue over his lower lip, immediately granting him the access he craves, that they must look purely picturesque. All winter wonderland under a singular spotlight, kissing like there’s nowhere else to be. Like if time stood still you might be able to slap them on a cookie-cutter Hallmark movie poster and it wouldn’t look too out of sorts. Maybe one of them should lift their leg—pop their foot in the air and really seal the deal. Make it…make it cute. But the bubble bursts when Barty goes to bite Evan’s lip, deepening the kiss further, both eliciting soft groans at the light graze of teeth—and Evan pulls away. Spit slick and shiny reddened lips, looking up at Barty with every ounce of smugness he has to offer.

little snippet from my christmas one shot!

no pressure tags: @cheeryknots and @214lilacsky or anyone anyone! pls do it if you want, you can totally tag me

#unedited ofc hehe #there's a few things that might make more sense when u read the whole scene #but they're so damn smitten for each other I. CANT. #barty crouch jr #evan rosier #rosekiller #rat's silly writing #last line tag

[romanstheory]

Nothing Else Matters a Solo Sikoa One Shot

Warnings : none all fluff

Word count : 660

It’s our anniversary! Three years being with the love of my life, Solo Sikoa. It’s been a beautiful three years of course with some ups and downs, but I mean no relationship is linear. He’s been gone a lot recently. He’s been on the road with his brothers a lot. Things are really looking up for his career and I couldn’t be more proud of him. He’s always been destined for the spotlight, but me id rather be the person making it happen. I’ve flown into California for Smackdown, after Solo’s match he has something planned for the two of us.

I finish getting my hair and makeup done and get into the car Solo sent to get me to the arena. On the way, I can see fans lined up for what seems like miles. All in their merch and holding signs. I make my way into the arena and there he is with a giant smile on his face. He greets me with a hug, his hands resting on my waist. He pulls me in for a kiss “happy anniversary baby” he says looking deeply into my eyes. “Happy anniversary” I say grinning. “Happy anniversary baby” Jimmy says mocking Solo playfully. “Oh my god I love you” Jey says in a high pitched voice.

I laugh and roll my eyes, they were always close by with their antics. “What y’all got planned?” Jey asks as we all walk through the halls. “He won’t tell me” I reply looking over at Solo. “That’s how surprises work” he says looking over at me smirking. The night continues and he wins his match and showers after. He blindfolds me, guiding me to the car. “No peaking” he says, I can almost hear the smirk in his voice. The drive seems to take forever and I’m full of anticipation. The car stops and I hear him get out and come over to my door, opening it and gently taking my hand into his.

“Can I look yet?” I ask with enthusiasm. “Not yet baby” he says sweetly. He guides me by the small of my back, never letting go of my hand and pulls out a chair. He unties the blindfold revealing a beautiful candle lit dinner with live music just for us. We’re right in front of what is the most beautiful body of water I’ve ever seen in my life. “Babe” I say in awe looking around. “This is beautiful”. He looks at me the way he did when we first met, it’s a look I can’t describe. It’s the look you give someone when your heart is full and it’s because of them. Sort of like looking at the most beautiful thing you could ever imagine and never wanting to stop.

Our dinner was amazing, I couldn’t have asked for a better dinner. He takes me by the hand again and guides me down a path by the water. “Solo this is beautiful” I say still in awe. “Yeah it is!” He says as he slowly drifts behind me. I stop walking, noticing his change in pace. I turn around and there he is…. On one knee with a ring box in his hand. My heart sank, this was like something out of a hallmark movie. “You make me the most happy man on the face of this planet” Solo says “when you’re with me nothing else matters. Please make me the happiest man on the planet for the rest of our lives. Will you marry me?”

My mouth drops and tears fill my eyes “YES!” I scream. He puts the ring on my finger and I jump into his arms. I hear people approaching, cheering and screaming. He’s invited our families out for this very moment. The rest of our night is spent celebrating the rest of our lives together. He was right, in this moment nothing else mattered.

#solo Sikoa one shot #solo sikoa #wwe #wwe fic #solo sikoa x reader #the bloodline #solo Sikoa fic

[steampunkforever]

Something about biopics naturally leads to oscarbait. Telling a true story with some emotions attached is as sure a recipe for Oscar nominations as a cheesy hallmark channel original is for getting your mom to cry at the most inevitable onscreen kiss in the history of the moving picture.

To that, I get it. Usually true stories are about human triumph and suffering, and knowing that they're true has significant impact that shouldn't be discounted. This is especially heightened by the fact that most biopics require actors to go through significant physical transformations, which the academy just eats up because at the end of the day many of these people are just theater kids that made it and therefore dress up is a huge hit. Which is why I was surprised that Iron Claw was passed up for nominations in favor of Maestro.

Iron Claw does it all. Stupid haircuts, fantastic performances, tragic circumstances artfully on film, and Zac Efron getting grotesquely built for this movie. It's a film about a cursed dynasty in 80s-90s wrasslin and you 100% get what you paid for with this movie. Highly suggest.

At its heart, this movie is a sports biopic. Which is not to say that the wrestling is real, but that the performance is extremely taxing for the human body, much like ballet and other physically demanding dance. As such, I think it does a better job than Foxcatcher at spotlighting tragedy at the hands of abusive coaches, but this really isn't enough for me to feel any particular way about an Oscar snub.

That said, it was much more artistically high minded than I expected it to be. A solid percentage of the film swung much more arthouse (think the earliest Scorsese & co projects) than I expected, and the film was altogether an ambitious piece of art.

One detail that got me was a section toward the end in which a very convincing Ric Flair delivers his typical heel braggadocio monologue. We know it's fake. The film knows its fake. Even the characters know it's fake. Early on in the film they make sure to break Kayfabe to tell us as much. But the Ric Flair monologue, delivered at a key point in the film, riled me up despite it all. Worth the watch just for this.

#filmposting #iron claw #the iron claw #film #zac efron

[crazyassmurdererwall]

tagged by @cinematicnomad to post 7 comfort movies. (i would like you to know i struggle with lists like this because my autistic brain very much wants me to be AS PRECISE AS POSSIBLE and i only learned very recently that neurotypical people don’t worry about that?? they just…answer without worrying if they’re picking their top 7 comfort movies?? they just…pick 7 movies and move on with their life?? wild.)

1. spotlight. kat and i have this one in common, and for good reason - it’s just so. damn. satisfying. people who do bad things get called out on their bad stuff and people who had been ignored get heard. it’s (in my opinion) one of the most re-watchable dramas out there. and man…such a good cast.

2. howl’s moving castle. look, probably most of the studio ghibli movies could make this list, but howl is the one i turn to the most because the whimsical, fun, warm vibes of this movie feel like a HUG. the growth of all of the characters makes me smile and you just want to FALL into this movie. i absolutely want to take a walk through some hills and find myself at the door of a wacky castle with a super hot wizard, thanks very much.

3. major league. i asked my younger brother once how many times we’ve seen this movie and he laughed and said, “oh man…at least a couple dozen.” you have to understand this movie is a solid piece of the foundation of my childhood. we only had the basic stations when i was a kid and this movie was on on saturday afternoons constantly. CONSTANTLY. i can probably quote the entire thing from memory. there’s something about a baseball movie that always makes me feel like i’m living in an endless summer afternoon, like i have nowhere else to go, nothing else to do. it’s an unsurpassed vibe: just baseball and a warm afternoon that never ends.

4. 10 things i hate about you. another endlessly quotable movie - and one i share with my sister. also our dad loves it - and quotes it to me too. there isn’t a lot to say for this one other than sometimes a movie comes along and it’s just yours, you know? this is one of mine. when my sister had her oldest child i bought her a tiny red izod polo shirt and she immediately asked, “did you buy this from an outlet mall?” YES. I ABSOLUTELY DID AND I HAVE NEVER BEEN PROUDER RO BE YOUR SISTER THAN IN THIS MOMENT, RIGHT NOW.

5. rudy. if there’s something i think everyone needs to know about me, it’s this: i love inspirational sports movies. LOVE THEM. absolutely cannot get enough. do i know exactly what the filmmaker is doing to me every time i hear sweeping music and someone starts running in slo-mo? oh yeah. abso-fucking-lutely. do i care? not the smallest bit. in fact i lean into that shit. rudy is one of the best ones and it also gets extra bonus points because for a long time it was the only movie i ever cried at. that’s not hyperbole. people would refuse to watch it with me because i’d always be reduced to a blubbering mess by the end. HE’S SO LITTLE. AND THEY CARRY HIM OFF THE FIELD. give me a break. i’m not made of stone.

6. steel magnolias. the hallmarks of this list are a) i have watched this movie at least a dozen times, b) this movie has a VIBE, and c) this movie is insanely quotable. this movie passes all three with flying colors. the cast is absolutely stellar, and this community of women who love and support each other is just…THE ACTUAL BEST. but also: it has dolly. DOLLY. “what size shoe do you wear?” “well, i wear a size six, but a seven feels so good, i buy a size eight.” perfection. PERFECTION.

7. ocean’s eleven. you know how i love an inspirational sports movie? I LOVE A HEIST MOVIE. like LOVE. the whole genre is smart and fun, and ocean’s eleven is also stylish and funny and just a fantastic fucking time. it has an insane cast and a great soundtrack and it’s just so GOOD. so so good. it’s a film told with a wink that manages to carry the best part of 50s/60s swag into the 00s, and we are all the better for it.

i tag: @tattooedsiren, @machtaholic, @smowkie , @itsactuallycorrine , @caroandcats , @elisela , and @missanniewhimsy and whoever else wants to do this. it’s a fun one.

#alli does tags

[greentrickster]

Okay, watched it!

Initial reaction: Pretty decent movie, just in general comparison to other movies.

How it compares to other Hallmark movies: ...I knew this channel was holding back on us in regards to how good their writing can be, I HAVE DEFINITIVE PROOF THAT YOU CAN WRITE A DECENT SCRIPT WITH FUNNY JOKES, QUIT HOLDING OUT ON US!!!

It’s meant to be a funny, cute movie about a couple guys falling in love at Christmas, and that’s just what it is. The only jokes I didn’t enjoy were the ones based on ‘oh, what an awkward situation’ type humour, and that’s just because of personal preference. This movie made me giggle. It also got me tearing up at the end when male lead (green sweater guy, also the guy who who came up with and produced this movie, married his husband last March, and was Aaron Samuels in Mean Girls) has a very moving, vulnerable moment which I’m not going to spoil but which anyone who grew up millennial and LGBTQ+ is probably going to appreciate a lot. The third-act conflict is also very nicely handled, with an actually reasonable misunderstanding between the guys that they both talk about with people they’re close to and realize that they both mishandled/misread the situation a bit.

Will mention, it’s not a bad thing but there is a tiny bit of idealization in the hometown community shown, with everyone being very aware and supportive and another gay couple already living openly in the neighbourhood, but hey, it’s Hallmark - its brand is more wish fulfillment and escapism than realism, just in general. There are a sprinkle of real-world things scattered in to ground the movie a bit, but it’s meant to be a fun, light romance, and it is.

Also, this movie features one (1) lesbian who announces she’s just gotten engaged to her girlfriend at the beginning of the movie and is around for only one scene. So it’s still primarily the G of LGBTQ+ that’s getting the spotlight at the moment, which is a little sad, but the important thing is that we’ve got one letter all the way through the door now, which opens the opportunity for the others to eventually follow.

TL;DR: Yes, there is now a Hallmark movie featuring a gay couple who have cute chemistry and get to kiss on screen (and get their full Hallmark due of having said kiss be shown from three different angles) that you can put on at your parents’/grandparents’ place over Christmas and homosexuality is never the joke.

#hallmark movies #hallmark christmas movies #lgbtq+ #lgbtq+ positivity #lgbtq+ christmas movies

[darkwolf76]

Hallmark Movie AU for Criston x Deidre Pleeeease

She spent the summer after high school doing a photography program in the seaside town of Sunspear. He spent that summer in Sunspear as a lifeguard and surf instructor while visiting family from college. And they had the summer fling of a lifetime.

But Deidre had to get back to her life in the big city, where her father was entangled with national politics, and she had to play her part at the edge of the national spotlight as the perosnal assistant and friend to the nation's princess and heir to the throne. Criston had to get back to university to finish his degree and commission in the army to fight for his country, like his father had before him. They'd always remember their romance but never thought they'd see each other ever again. They were on different paths.

Seven years later, Deidre returns to Sunspear, a single mother disillusioned with city life after political scandals and manipulation have ended her engagement and ruined friendships. She brings her 6 year old twins to the resort town for a summer that she hopes will recapture the magic of the happiest time of her life.

Criston moves back in with family in Sunspear, a disillusioned veteran broken by war and a system that left him behind, hoping to regain some faith in humanity in the town where he'd made some of his happiest memories.

When these two old flames run into each other at the beach, could this be the fresh start that both were looking for, or will the nostalgic summer time romance fizzle out like it did the last time? With people from both their pasts coming to town to haunt them, and difficult questions about how suspiciously similar Deidre twin's resemble Criston's family photos, neither know if their rekindled flame can last, but they're for sure about find out!

#ask game #oc: deidre strong #criston cole #house of the dragon #hallmark au

[kakairu-rocks]

We are excited to introduce our next shining star for the Creator Spotlight... @animae-n-sht​!

This is an activity where we reach out to one of the talented people in our community each month to find out all about them and their kakairu creations, and then show them off to the world!

We hope you enjoy learning about Tanuki & their creations as much as we did. Please give them some love ❤️  

Pronouns: They/Them

Type of Creator: Artist & occasional writer

Where to find them:

Twitter

Tumblr

AO3

Read the exciting interview below the cut, or on the forum!

If you would like a chance to be in the spotlight too, the only thing you have to do is be a member of the kakairu rocks forum or follow us, and be a kakairu creator; and we will contact you, ourselves!

1. How long have you been creating KakaIru fanworks?

I have been creating KakaIru fanworks since December of 2021.

2. What are you working on right now?

I am currently working on a piece for pride month, I haven’t figured out all of the details yet.

3. What is your favorite trope to create for?

My favorite trope to create for would probably have to be Rivals to Lovers/misunderstanding. I always find myself doodling Iruka and Kakashi being a bit fractious towards each other. I made up an entire B-plot for my magical girl AU just for this trope. It’s kind of a slow burn, Kakashi and Iruka horribly misunderstanding each other and then can’t stand each other as a result. It slowly clears up and they fall in love with each other in the end.

4. Which of your creations is your favorite, and why?

My favorite creation is this one I made about Mermaid Iruka and human Kakashi.

This is older art for a February prompt in the KakaIru discord server, I was thinking about that scene in The Little Mermaid where Ariel saves Prince Eric from drowning. I remember being really proud of it when I finished it.

5. Do you have any WIPs you’re excited about?

There is this one fic that I have been working on for a while, it needs some reworking and an ending but I am really confident about it.

6. Do you have any original characters? If so, tell us about them!

Haha I have way too many, a handful of them I have made just to ship them with my favorite characters. My most recent one is Yoshi Amamiya, she is 27 and a Jounin sensei who specializes in transformation jutsu (more specifically animal transformation) with water nature Chakra. Her birthday is July 19th, she has short red hair (heavily inspired by young Chariot Du Nord from Little Witch Academia), yellow irises, she is tall, 5’9 or 175.26 cm, yet slender with a more rectangular body type. She has a prosthetic arm and leg on the left side due to an ambush involving excessive paper bombs.

Yoshi is a sensei to a team of 2 girls, Suzu and Mai, and 1 boy, Akio. She is very close to her team but she has the tendency to mother them instead of being a teacher to them. Her favorite meal is Tamago Kake Gohan (a bowl of rice with raw egg). Her favorite thing to do when she isn’t on missions or busy training with her team is going for walks in the forest and finding a nice soft area of grass to rest in. She also knits occasionally.

7. What was your hardest piece to create, and why?

The hardest piece I have created was my Secret Santa gift, everything had to be just right, or at least close to it. The lights, the snow, the height differences, I wanted this to look good for the person receiving my gift and it took a long time to finish because of that. They loved it though and that’s what matters.

8. Do you have any favorite scenes from something you’ve created?

Yes, there is this one scene in my fic “Squeeze You” where Kakashi is messing with Iruka and mocking the Hallmark movies she is currently watching. It’s so sweet and I love it.

9. Where does your inspiration come from?

My inspiration for my more moodier pieces comes from my personal experiences, songs that really speak to me on a more emotionally raw level, and anime with a deep meaning and emotional maturity. Houseki No Kuni and Violet Evergarden are a few examples.

The others I create are inspired by scenery, pieces of fiction, and upbeat anime. Ghibli films are a big inspiration, I hope to one day be able to portray whimsical or comforting scenes, wonderful scenery, and also tell an enjoyable story like the creators in this company does.

10. Which of your creations is the most meaningful to you, and why?

This was my first collaboration with someone for the KakaIru Reverse Bang, I pulled the mood in the piece from times where I felt lonely and inadequate even when I had someone I hold dear near me. Projection through my art is part of my process so I was in a solemn mood the entire time I was making this piece. The event was fun and my partner, Badger, was so nice and did wonderful on the fic that they wrote for it.

#Creator Spotlight #kakairu.rocks #creator interview #talented creator #kakairu fanart #kakairu fanfic #kakairu #kkir #kakashi x iruka #hatake kakashi #umino iruka

[elcomfortador]

Frasier Has Two Daddies

“Fathers and Sons” (May 3, 2003)

And we’re back! Our first regular episode of the new year returns to the first-ever show we discussed: Frasier. It’s the episode where David Ogden Stiers plays an old colleague of Frasier’s late mother who acts more like Frasier and Niles than Martin does. This is the final time the series put a spotlight on the series innate queerness, and in selecting Stiers, it also tacitly endorses the notion that his M*A*S*H character helped inspire Frasier Crane.

Listen to Unsafe Spaces, Josh Hallmark’s new true crime podcast about serial murders in Tampa’s gay community — and while you’re at it, also give a listen to his other podcast, True Crime Bullshit, about serial killer Israel Keyes.

Want to hear your words on an upcoming GEE? We’re covering the Simpsons episode “Lisa the Drama Queen” and therefore we’re offering patrons a chance to watch the movie that inspired it: 1994’s Heavenly Creatures, which is not easy to watch online nowadays. Details at the GEE Patreon.

Listen to our previous Frasier episodes.

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And yes, we do have an official website! We even have episode transcripts courtesy of Sarah Neal. Our logo was designed by Rob Wilson. This episode’s art was designed by Ian O’Phelan.

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#lgbt #gay #television #tv #sitcom

[hallmark-movie-fanatics]

Hallmark Movie Spotlight

When Calls the Heart (2013)

Directed by Michael Landon Jr.

Written by Michael Landon Jr., based on the Janette Oke novel 'When Calls the Heart,' Canadian West Book #1.

Starring Maggie Grace, Stephen Amell, Poppy Drayton, Daniel Sharman, Cherie Lunghi, Christopher Villiers, Daisy Head, Lee Williams, Greg Lawson, Lori Loughlin, and Jean Smart.

Originally premiered October 19, 2013 on the Hallmark Channel.

Became the pilot movie for Hallmark's longest running original series 'When Calls the Heart,' with a one season spin off 'Where the Heart Is,' that aired on Hallmark Movies Now.

Synopsis:

When Calls the Heart is the story of Elizabeth Thatcher, a cultured young school teacher in 1910 who, through the discovery of her aunt's secret diary, finds the courage to leave her big city home to accept a teaching position in a frontier coal mining town. And in the process, she also finds potential for love with a handsome Royal Canadian Mountie.

I put up a poll so folks could vote on what they through was the best 'When Calls the Heart' movie for a Hallmark movie spotlight, and this one came in first place, so it's the clear winner.

#hallmark spotlight #hallmark movie spotlight #when calls the heart #hallmark movies #hallmark channel #maggie grace #stephen amell #lori loughlin #jean smart #photo preview

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True, we haven’t bought our Halloween candy yet, but as loyal fans of the holiday romance genre, we are prepared to start the most wonderful time of the year today. With Hallmark Channel’s annual Countdown to Christmas and Great American Family’s Great American Christmas now in full swing, and Lifetime and other networks loading their sleighs, we’re here to help you choose between the season’s many offerings. Each Thursday, we’ll spotlight the movie that should be at the top of your weekend list and preview why other debuts will make you merry.

THE ONE TO WATCH

Bringing Christmas Home (Premieres Saturday, Oct. 28 at 8 pm on Great American Family)

The holiday movie genre has made a tradition of honoring veterans for their service, and this film is another worthy salute — with mystery and romance to boot. Jill Wagner stars as army intelligence officer-turned-military history professor Caroline, whom antique shop owner Russell (Paul Greene) enlists to help return a recently-acquired WWII dress uniform jacket to the hero’s family in time for Christmas. A love letter and photo found in a pocket sweeten their mission to uncover who this man was, what happened to him after he was listed MIA, and whether he ever reunited with the gal who wrote him endlessly (juicy twist alert!).

Fans of the Mystery 101 franchise will enjoy seeing Wagner play another smart sleuth. But beyond that, she’s riveting in the scenes where Caroline, who’s trying to adjust to civilian life with help from her army buddy Alton (Simon Arblaster), recounts a Christmas Eve they spent in the desert. As always, Greene’s vibe is as warm and soothing as a cup of cocoa. You believe that Russell would be chill enough to leave his plucky sister Jules (Jess Brown) alone at their store during the holiday rush, and that he’d be patient with Caroline, who’s afraid her past will scare off future happiness. As Caroline points out, not every story has a happy ending; you’ll root for hers to.

Runner-Up: Ms. Christmas Comes to Town

Keep those tissues handy! In our runner-up pick, Ms. Christmas Comes to Town (premiering Thursday, Oct. 26 at 8 pm, repeating Saturday, Oct. 28 at 10 pm on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries), Barbara Niven plays Gale, a beloved host of the Holiday Shopping Channel, who receives a terminal diagnosis and decides to retire — but not before taking her “Ms. Christmas” act on the road for a farewell tour. She wants to train Amanda (Erica Durance), the daughter she never had, to be her on-air successor, Ms. Holiday. And since Gale is hiding her illness, she makes Travis (Brennan Elliott), the nurse traveling with them, pull a double shift as Mr. Winters. It’s great to see Niven, a scene-stealer in the network’s Hannah Swensen movies, take center stage. She and Durance have co-starred before, so their affection for each other feels real, as do their eventual tears. Just know the movie brings tidings of comfort and joy, not sorrow.

The Best of the Rest…

Mystic Christmas (premieres Saturday, Oct. 28 at 8 pm on Hallmark Channel) When globe-trotting marine veterinarian Juniper (Jessy Schram) spends the holidays in Mystic, Connecticut helping her college roommate Candace (Patti Murin) rehab Peppermint the harbor seal, it’s also a chance for Juniper to reignite her spark with Candace’s brother, George Bailey-esque pizza restauranteur Sawyer (Chandler Massey). Schram and Massey have the weekend’s winningest chemistry, and you’ll definitely want to add a boat parade to your yuletide itinerary after this.

Christmas By Design (premieres Friday, Oct. 27 at 8 pm on Hallmark Channel) In need of inspiration for a Christmas Eve fashion show/contest, luxury designer Charlotte (Rebecca Dalton) reluctantly heads home and agrees to attend the town’s “Elfcapades” events with mechanic/mannequin Spencer (Jonathan Keltz). In exchange, the thoughtful, handsome widower gets a buffer between him and the local single ladies whose engines he rightfully revs.

Joyeux Noel (premieres Sunday, Oct. 29 at 8 pm on Hallmark Channel) Two newspaper colleagues, green idealist Lea (Jaicy Elliot) and seasoned Grinch Mark (Brant Daugherty), are sent to France to unearth the untold love story behind a popular painting of a holiday market where, legend says, people meet their soulmates. As they retrace the enigmatic artist’s steps…well, you can guess!

Journey to Christmas (premieres Sunday, Oct. 29 at 8 pm on Great American Family) Kindhearted model Cali (Ash Tsai, charming even when delivering the weekend’s most stilted dialogue) embarks on a cross-country road trip with hired driver Jack (Joey Heyworth), who took the gig to avoid spending the holidays with his family and ex-fiancée. Unfortunately, a storm strands them in Illinois with his relatives. Unsurprisingly, it’s the diversion they both needed.

#great american christmas #great american family #jill wagner #paul greene #bringing christmas home #journey to christmas #hallmark #Youtube

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That post about Trevor Donovan also just made me realise how terrible casting Ryan Gosling as Ken is, when there are B-D list actors liek Trevor Donovan who are a dime a dozen in Hollywood that would actually look the part! Ryan Gosling looks like...well, a 40 year old ex-gay ex-twink in it.

I mean, yeah, and there are people who would get all hyped when shown a pic of Trevor Donovan on neon roller skates, but that number just does not compare to Gosling's.

I'm all for d-listers and I'm fascinated by career trajectories going from teen soaps to Christian romance, or from surf movies to John Waters, or from Glee to bigfoot hunting, but this kind of appreciation for camp and desperation just does not get butts in seats.

It's not really about getting the most Kens for your buck, or even looking the part (you can pour peroxide on anybody after all), it's about ticket sales and working the promo news cycle, which these days takes much, much more time and effort than making an actual movie.

(Also it is about acting a little bit, and I'm pretty sure Gosling is a better pick here.)

Maybe casting an actor in his 40s as Ken is a bit off, but also that's what makes all these pics so funny. Like, imagine, I don't know, any given Noah Centineo, or whoever the fuck, in these promo stills, it's just not as stupid. And it has to be very stupid.

And a Hallmark dude in these would be just very confusing to most of people, in a "who the fuck is that and why should I care" way. Even tho we know that wine moms can make your movie a lot of money (I'm looking at you, Mamma Mia!), I don't think Christmas romcom stars have enough weight to their names to get even the most hardcore wine moms to theaters.

Teen drama stars and medical soap stars have their very specific place in our hearts, for sure, but that rarely translates into big screen stardom. There still is a glass ceiling between TV and movies no Trevor Donovan can break, but on the plus side, there's always knockoffs in the wake of a successful movie. So when time comes for a Sindy limited series on Paramount+, all these Trevor Donovans and Mario Lopezes and Stephen Huszars of the world will have their time in the spotlight.

Tho I'm looking it up now and I don't think Sindy had a boyfriend. Oh well, fuck all y'all then I guess, good luck with Amish romance movies guys.

#randy answers #movies

[izzyspussy]

saw bros. once again I am right the critics are wrong. it was genuinely very funny, very romantic, beautiful and effective visually, with an engaging score and thematic soundtrack. it hit all the requisite rom com plot beats.

both MCs were equally flawed with equally explored reasons for being so. both of them fucked up quite majorly AND they both got a chance to be angry AND they both apologized AND they both made grand gestures AND prioritized both their personal dreams and their relationship. so it has everything that makes a rom com good, and it solved or neatly avoided most of the things that make rom coms not so great - without simply relying on the gender switch to magically make them not apply.

on that point: both MCs were given plot/character beats typically emblematic of either character archetype in a hetero romance. they also both had well rounded lives outside of the relationship. they got their happy ending but without it waving away all of their problems.

there was dark humor, sarcasm, more straightforward (ha) jokes, body humor, and secondhand embarrassment humor. so a nice wide range of Things That Are Funny.

the MCs had incredible chemistry, the narrative shorthand for them falling in love was well done and fully followed through on, the sex scenes between the pair were both sexy/romantic and realistic.

through storytelling, it touched on how people with different experiences feel affirmed and are uplifted by different things - i.e. someone who has been closeted all their life or who is closeted might feel pretty good seeing rainbow flags at target or a milquetoast same sex hallmark movie, whereas to someone who has been out or potentially never even had the option to be closeted that stuff is almost insulting. this wasn't really explored directly, but it was one of the main sources of tension in the relationship. it also did this kind of thing in reference to queer infighting, and how we don't all get along or have the same priorities or interests.

there were some exaggerations I found a little distasteful, but I think in pretty much all cases their purpose in the narrative was to be distasteful so that really just means they were effective doesn't it. one of them was even, as later acknowledged, a character purposefully trying to make himself distasteful out of pettiness because he'd assumed he'd be found distasteful regardless. I think there might have been a but of satire there to, in that it portrayed something kind of ludicrous that straight people are afraid of (think RHPS).

the happy ending was also both very romantic and realistic in that they don't necessarily expect this relationship to be forever but they agree they are both invested and want to make it work (think The Proposal).

there was also a significant and imo clearly genuine spotlight put on our history and heroes, especially those that tend to be ignored or overshadowed. everyone in it was clearly making something they liked and believed in.

it's absolutely not a talking point or a shallow cash-grab attempt at representation either. each character is unique. the entire main cast (minus cameos) is queer irl, afaik including the straight characters & i also recognized some queer performers in background roles as well. the cast is otherwise diverse with many different races, genders and gender presentations, body types, and ages.

there were some parts I did genuinely laugh out loud at, there were some parts that made me deeply uncomfortable, there were some parts that turned me on, and there were some parts that got me choked up.

and of course there was a single climactic musical number, as God and John Hughes intended.

I could probably keep going but. overall 10/10 romantic comedy.

oh and also Billy Eichner I am free on Thursday please text me on Thursday when I am free. thank you.

#jack facts #reading process #bros #bros (2022)

[whencallstheheart]

As other people have said, Lee and Rosie are definitely the spotlight on this show. I was wondering if you could please do some gif sets for them from the new episode? If you have time of course! Fiona is one of my other favorite characters. I was hoping for a fun Fiona and Lucas pairing (they had scenes together when both were introduced) but oh well. I hope for Nathan and Fiona but I think Faith is set for him. The actress is now a lead in many Hallmark movies. So channel wants focus for her.

I'm honestly not that motivated to make gifs but I'll see what I can do when I have more time towards the end of the week.

Yeah, I was hoping it'd be Fiona and Lucas as well but no such luck. It does seem like they're going full force with Faith which means creating something out of nothing to make it work. Such a shame. I don't know what's behind the choice but Andrea has only been a lead in 2 movies so she's hardly the new Hallmark darling. I'm personally not a fan of her.