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Hotel manager Cassidy Evergreen is sent to evaluate a cozy ski lodge — but between the Christmas magic and its charming owner, Trey Sanderson, a simple work assignment turns into a heartfelt choice between duty and love. Eric and Andrea dig into SNOWBOUND FOR THE HOLIDAYS, starring Marcus Rosner and Vanessa Lengies, as Christmas in July rolls on.
In this episode: an honest review of Snowbound for the Holidays (originally titled "Uphill for Christmas"), the standout line that gave us the feels, why the manufactured conflict didn't land, on-location filming trivia, similar-movie recommendations, and a Murder, She Wrote pairing for the mystery fans.
MOVIE: Snowbound for the Holidays
STARRING: Marcus Rosner, Vanessa Lengies
DIRECTOR: Christopher Jaracz
IF YOU LIKED THIS, WATCH:
• Holiday Crashers
• Let It Snow (Candace Cameron Bure, Jesse Hutch, Alan Thicke)
• Take Me Back for Christmas (Vanessa Lengies)
• By Mount Rushmore One Winter Weekend (Taylor Cole)
• Checked In for Christmas (Rachael Boston)
• Murder, She Wrote — S5E4, "Snow White, Blood Red"
NEXT WEEK: We wrap up Christmas in July with Love Under the Mistletoe, starring Jen Lilley and Nick Bateman.
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Jen Lilley returns to the podcast to talk about her new Hallmark movie, Love Under the Mistletoe, and her return to the Hallmark Channel. In this conversation, Jen opens up about her acting journey — from playing Maxie Jones on General Hospital and Theresa Donovan on Days of Our Lives, to her breakout moment in the Oscar-winning film The Artist, to becoming a Hallmark leading lady and executive producer. She shares stories from favorite movies like Paris Christmas Waltz and Dash of Love, talks about how she memorizes scripts so quickly, and gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it's really like making a Hallmark movie. Jen also shares what's coming up next, including her role in the Jimmy movie, in theaters November 6 alongside Sarah Drew.
Whether you know Jen from Hallmark, General Hospital, or Days of Our Lives, this is a fun, honest conversation that gives fans a closer look at who she really is.
00:00 Welcome Back, Jen Lilley 03:54 The Movie She Wishes More People Had Watched (Love on Repeat) 05:24 Her Most Fun Movie to Make: Paris Christmas Waltz 09:14 Her Career Pinch-Me Moment: Booking The Artist 16:36 Funny Stories from On-Screen Kisses 19:58 Life as Maxie Jones on General Hospital 21:05 Playing Theresa Donovan on Days of Our Lives 24:10 Hallmark Fans vs. Soap Opera Fans 25:50 How She Memorizes Scripts So Fast 30:03 A Hilarious Blooper Story from Dash of Love 35:14 Introducing Love Under the Mistletoe & Her Favorite Rom-Coms 36:07 Acting Hot in Summer, Cold in Winter 39:22 "Christmas Sugar Cookies" Said 4 Different Ways 40:26 A Hallmark Secret Most Fans Don't Know 41:33 What She Does as Executive Producer on Love Under the Mistletoe 43:21 How Love Under the Mistletoe Went from Hulu to Hallmark 46:00 Would She Ever Write a Hallmark Movie? 47:14 Her Favorite Part of Filming: Working with Bradley Walsh 48:41 What a Stand-In Really Does + Her Advice for Aspiring Actors 53:19 What's Next: The Jimmy Movie with Sarah Drew

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Snowbound for the Holidays sounds cozy. Filming it wasn't. Vanessa Lengies and Marcus Rosner sit down to talk about shooting a Hallmark Christmas movie in an actual blizzard, and why Vanessa keeps getting cast in the summer instead.
What you'll hear:
•       Why Vanessa Lengies calls herself Hallmark's unofficial "Queen of Christmas in July," now three movies into the bit
•       Marcus Rosner's account of the freezing five-hour drive north of Toronto, where the crew shoveled out their trailers every morning
•       The real temperature on set in Mattawa, Ontario (near minus 40 Celsius) versus the usual 109-degree Salt Lake City summer shoots
•       Marcus's on-set music obsession with singer Steven Wilson Jr., and why it drove Vanessa up the wall through the lodge walls
•       Vanessa's honest answer on whether she'll watch Snowbound for the Holidays when it airs, and how becoming a mom changed her answer
•       The cold-or-hot debate: Marcus wants snow, Vanessa wants sand, and neither one is backing down
Chapters:
0:00 – Vanessa Lengies & Marcus Rosner: Beach Girl vs. Snow Guy
1:15 – Marcus Rosner's On-Set Playlist Obsession
2:40 – Vanessa Lengies, Hallmark's Queen of Christmas in July
4:30 – Will They Watch Snowbound for the Holidays When It Airs?
6:00 – Filming Snowbound for the Holidays in a Real Blizzard
7:45 – Cold or Hot? Vanessa and Marcus Pick a Side
Team snow like Marcus Rosner or team beach like Vanessa Lengies? Tell me your pick in the comments.
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O Little Christmas Market puts Katherine Barrell and Stephen Huszar in a battle to save a small town's beloved Christmas market, and Eric and Andrea are split on whether it delivers. Eric gives it three stars and calls it middle-of-the-road. Andrea says this is Stephen Huszar's best performance yet. We break down the whole movie, the good, the bad, and the trivia you didn't know you needed.
What You'll Hear:
•       Why Andrea rated O Little Christmas Market three stars while Eric says it's one of her favorite watches this month
•       Eric's case for why this is Stephen Huszar's best performance since Ruby Herring
•       The Christmas market shopping scene where Katherine Barrell drags Stephen Huszar booth to booth for fudge and scarves
•       The evil dad subplot both hosts agree is one of the worst redemption arcs of the year
•       Two similar Hallmark movies to watch next: Melt My Heart This Christmas and Christmas Incorporated
•       Cast trivia on Katherine Barrell and Stephen Huszar, including his Hungarian and Transylvania roots and his surprising pre-acting career in finance and condo development
 
Chapters:
0:00 – Intro: Garage Sale Mystery Revival & Christmas in July Chat
4:30 – O Little Christmas Market Synopsis & Star Ratings
9:00 – What We Liked: Katherine Barrell & Stephen Huszar's Chemistry
13:00 – What We Didn't Like: Zero Originality & The Worst Dad Subplot
16:30 – Standout Scene: The Christmas Market Shopping Spree
19:00 – Similar Movies to Watch If You Loved This One
20:30 – Cast Trivia: Stephen Huszar's Surprising Real-Life Career
21:30 – Next Week Preview: Snowbound for the Holidays
 
Team Andrea's three stars or Team Eric's all the feels, who's right about O Little Christmas Market? Drop your rating below.
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Christmas at Sea brings three Hallmark favorites together for one wild round of questions, and the answers get personal fast. Taylor, Erin, and Rachel dish on their dream bucket-list cruises, the real challenge of shooting a Christmas at Sea episode, and yes, they finally settle who the best kisser in Hallmark history really is.
What You'll Hear:
•       Taylor's dream cruise: a 129-day trip around the world, and why she's already tracking real itineraries for it
•       Rachel's bucket list trip to Ireland with her daughter, plus the U2 concert story that still gives her chills
•       Why cruise culture beats every other vacation: unlimited food, spa days, and zero decision fatigue
•       The Christmas at Sea murder mystery debate: solve a Ruby Herring-style murder onboard, or fall in love in a full rom-com?
•       The real toll of filming Christmas at Sea, and why every cast member needs a week alone to recover once they dock
•       Their final verdict on Hallmark's best on-screen kisser, plus an update on Andrew Walker's real-life kiss
Chapters:
0:00 – Dream Cruises: Taylor's 129-Day Trip Around the World
1:40 – Rachel's Ireland Bucket List and a U2 Concert Story
3:20 – Why Cruise Culture Beats Every Other Vacation
4:50 – Murder or Rom-Com? The Christmas at Sea Cast Decides
6:20 – Best Part of Christmas at Sea: Connecting With Fans
8:00 – The Biggest Challenge: Actually Getting Some Sleep
9:20 – Who's the Best Kisser in Hallmark? Andrew Walker Update
Team murder mystery or team rom-com on a Christmas at Sea cruise? Tell me your vote in the comments.
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