Hamilton Young Ward Hamilton Young Ward

Episode 59 : Interview w/ Shawn Seifert (Director of Photography)

We’ve got a very special technical interview for you where we chat with Director of Photography, Shawn Seifert (Raise a Glass to Love, Taking a Shot at Love). We discuss how he got his start in the business, his lighting style, and some of the more challenging shoots he’s done with Hallmark so far.

Read More
Hamilton Young Ward Hamilton Young Ward

Episode 58 : Love Strikes Twice

We review yet another Fall Harvest movie that has nothing to do with the season, but there’s magic and time travel, so it’s ok! We’re talking about Love Strikes Twice. We discuss the unique premise, the first ever Hallmark heist, and we break down that twist of an ending!

Read More
Hamilton Young Ward Hamilton Young Ward

Episode 57 : Taking the Reins

takingthereins-00532-rt.jpg

In this episode, we review the latest Hallmark Fall Harvest movie, Taking the Reins. We’re talking horses, naming couches, and all of those smooch-y surprises this film gave us!

Read More
Hamilton Young Ward Hamilton Young Ward

Episode 56 : Raise a Glass to Love

In this episode, we’re reviewing Raise a Glass to Love. Not only were our wine glasses full, but so were our hearts! We talk about Master Sommeliers (why is that word so hard to say?), the chemistry between our leads, and what scene brought us to tears!

Read More
Hamilton Young Ward Hamilton Young Ward

Episode 55: Roadhouse Romance

Fall Harvest is here! We “risk it for the biscuit” in our review of the first premiere, Roadhouse Romance. We talk about all things Fall, the saga of Tyler Hynes and the country music singer, and the one thing that’s never been done in a Hallmark movie before.

Read More
Hamilton Young Ward Hamilton Young Ward

Episode 54 : Sweet Pecan Summer

Sweet-Pecan-Summer-3-scaled.jpg

We review the Summer Nights movie, Sweet Pecan Summer where we chat about the authenticity of it all (how many times can we say the word “real”?), Baxter the Cookie Thief, and that super sweet softball game scene!

Read More
Hamilton Young Ward Hamilton Young Ward

Episode 53 : Interview w/ Sarah Montana (Screenwriter)

picture.jpg

We had the pleasure of speaking with Hallmark screenwriter, Sarah Montana. You know her as the writer of Love to the Rescue, Two Turtle Doves, A New Year’s Resolution, and If I Only Had Christmas. She shares with us the moment you she knew she was a writer, her personal approach on establishing authentic characters, and fun behind the scenes stories from her movies!

Read More
Hamilton Young Ward Hamilton Young Ward

Episode 52 : A Little Daytime Drama

A-Little-Daytime-Drama-26.jpg

Summer Nights got a little soapy this week with A Little Daytime Drama. We chat about soap operas, our favorite characters #Walter&Lucinda4ever, Maggie’s glorious wardrobe, and we get “a little daytime DRAMAtic” with our thoughts on the conflict.

Read More
Hamilton Young Ward Hamilton Young Ward

Episode 51 : Interview w/ Neal Bledsoe (A Christmas Carousel)

20074510-CE5F-4F3B-B4C8-C81F82CA17FB.jpeg

We fell in love with Prince Whitaker in last year’s A Christmas Carousel, so we were thrilled to sit down with the very charming and talented, Neal Bledsoe. We chat about his take on the Hallmark Royal, his journey with acting and finding a character to call his own, his theatre background, and lots of fun stories from A Christmas Carousel and throughout his career! We had the best time and hope you appreciate his candor and humor as much as we did!

Follow Neal on IG : @becauseibledsoe

Neal’s Writing : The Delicate Moron on Sports Illustrated

Read More
Hamilton Young Ward Hamilton Young Ward

Episode 50 : The 27-Hour Day

tumblr_2c2b795fa9c4f8da3acf416c2d67a4da_189f6f60_1280.jpg

We get into the highly anticipated 27-Hour Day review in this episode! We talk about the idea of the 27 hour day podcast and the message of the film, the sweet and genuine moments with the wonderful cast (little piglet included), and that campfire kiss!

Read More
Hamilton Young Ward Hamilton Young Ward

Episode 49 : Love, For Real

We’ve got a new wave of Summer Nights movies, kicking things off with Love, For Real. We chat about reality dating shows, our favorite funny moments, and of course, that astronaut suit!

Read More
Hamilton Young Ward Hamilton Young Ward

Episode 48 : If I Only Had Christmas

MV5BNmFjNzQyM2YtN2RhNi00ZmQ2LTkwZjctNjRjM2RlOGQxN2ZhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMzAwNzc4ODM@._V1_.jpg

We wrap up Christmas in July with the CCB 2020 Christmas movie, If I Only Had Christmas. We talk about the Wizard of Oz theme, our favorite CCB performances, and more Warren Christie please!

Read More
Hamilton Young Ward Hamilton Young Ward

Episode 47 : Just in Time for Christmas

image.jpg

This week, we time travel back to 2015 to review the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, Just in Time for Christmas. A film which has just as much as heart as it does magic. We discuss the undeniable chemistry between our leads, the incomparable Christopher Lloyd, and of course, the goatee stroking “Santa” played by William Shatner.

Read More
Hamilton Young Ward Hamilton Young Ward

Episode 46 : Crashing Through the Snow

3937470-e1625948029860.jpg

Christmas in July crashed into our homes with this wonderfully charming film, Crashing Through the Snow! We talk about the importance of showing different family dynamics, our favorite “steamy” scene, and how Hamilton doesn’t know the lyrics to one of the most popular Christmas songs ever.

Read More
Hamilton Young Ward Hamilton Young Ward

Episode 45 : Sand Dollar Cove

From Hawaii to Paris to … Connecticut. This is where we end our Summer Nights with Hallmark’s Sand Dollar Cove. We chat about the wonderful New England backdrop, the magic of the sand dollar, and where exactly did Brody’s accent come from?

Read More
Hamilton Young Ward Hamilton Young Ward

Episode 44 : Interview w/ Joshua Sasse (Her Pen Pal)

download (5).jpg

We were so excited to sit down with actor, Joshua Sasse from Hallmark’s Her Pen Pal. We chat about the making of the film, his insight into what makes a great actor, and some of his unique hobbies — one involving butterflies!

You can follow Joshua on his socials:

Instagram - @joshuasasse

Or subscribe to his Poetry Podcast - The Poet’s Voice

Read More
Hamilton Young Ward Hamilton Young Ward

Episode 43 : Her Pen Pal

Hallmark’s Summer Nights series takes us to the City of Light for Her Pen Pal! We discuss the magical moments that had our hearts aglow, the perfection of Paris and of course, Jacques. J’taime Jacques.

Read More
Hamilton Young Ward Hamilton Young Ward

Episode 42 : The Baker’s Son

51243069463_81a03c7912_o.jpg

We continue along with the Summer Nights series, discussing The Baker’s Son. We’re talking about all of the charm and quirkiness of the quaint town and characters, the magical elements, and the only missing ingredient of the film…angry dancing!

Read More
Hamilton Young Ward Hamilton Young Ward

Episode 41 : You Had Me at Aloha

web1_20210530-You-Had-Me-at-Aloha-Hallmark-3865484.jpg

We’re kicking off Summer Nights with the Hallmark premiere, You Had Me at Aloha! We talk about the Hawaiian landscape, pineapples, and that whole goat fiasco. Check it out!

Read More
Hamilton Young Ward Hamilton Young Ward

Episode 40 : Love to the Rescue

771fa4b19a5c2bccbef67fd07931fdaf.jpg

We’re reviewing the 2019 Hallmark Spring movie, Love to the Rescue! We discuss all of our favorite moments of this near perfect film…Savannah GA, constellations, and the sage wisdom of Liam!

Read More