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Hallmark provides an array of New holiday movies every year – but some of their best festive films are actually from the past.
delivery Seasonal content since 2001The network is known for making its viewers laugh all the way to Christmas, or finding a story that will tug at even Scrooge’s heartstrings. But beyond the heartwarming romance, wish-fulfillment and stunning settings are Hallmark’s recurring stars, many of which have been around for a decade or more.
Paul Campbell Made his Hallmark debut in 2014 with The wonderland of windowsA strange love rival novel in which he starred opposite Chiller Lee. Even then, the actor knew that the film – and the network – were something special.
“(The wonderland of windows) deals with love at its core. It’s a great love story but it’s not nasty,” he explained. “It’s fun, and it’s funny and it’s fast and it’s fast. It’s really well written (with) dialogue but has that happy ending that you want at the end of the day when you’re watching a Christmas movie. It’s a feel good movie. You want to see that everyone gets what they want in the end. And spoiler alert: they are!”
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The blockbusters just keep getting better, but don’t let the iconic films of the holiday past be forgotten. Keep scrolling for five throwback movies you need to rewatch this season:
‘Harnessed for the holidays’
Marilou Henner, Joey Lawrence, L. Harvey Gould, Emily Hampshire
hallmarkstarring: Joey Lawrence, Emily Hampshire, Marilou Henner
year: 2012
the vibe: Laughing all the way
Why you should (re)watch: Rob Marino (Joey Lawrence) is found in a real pickle; He just broke up with his girlfriend before Thanksgiving despite his dying grandmother (Paula Shaw) want to see him happy and in love. In the age of advanced technology, Rob finds a fix on an online dating site where he and the stranger Julie (Emily Hampshire) agree to fake a relationship to keep their families happy during the holidays. Abductions occur.
There’s truly an endless amount of things to love about this hilarious movie, from Lawrence and Hampshire’s natural connection to the classic fake-for-real dating trope, a Hallmark fan favorite. even better, harnessed for the holidays Revolving around Christmas and Hanukkah, it features a variety of traditions and celebrations for everyone to enjoy.
“The Secret of Christmas”
Bethany Joy Lentz, Venus Terzo
hallmarkstarring: Bethany Joy Lentz, John Reardon
year: 2014
the vibe: A holiday from the heart
Why you should (re)watch: Who doesn’t love a little magic during the holidays? This heartwarming Hallmark movie stars Bethany Joy Lentz As Christine, a struggling single mother who wants her luck: she has just been fired from her job, is threatened with eviction and her ex-husband Harari is taking her to court for custody of their children. Think it can’t get any worse? mistake. Kristin also lost a precious family heirloom handed down from her father when she was a small child.
As she struggles to pick up the pieces of her life, she finds unexpected support from a handsome stranger—and bakery owner—named Jason (John Reardon), with whom she shares an unexpected connection. With her new found family, Christine’s luck slowly begins to change just in time for Christmas.
Lentz has never made a Christmas movie that wasn’t worth watching, but she delivers an especially amazing performance in this story about love, hope and the importance of leading with kindness even in the worst of circumstances. Break the tissue, because it squeezes tears.
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‘Wonderland of Windows’
Chiller Lee, Paul Campbell
hallmarkstarring: Paul Campbell, Chiller Lee
year: 2013
the vibe: Laughing all the way
Why you need to (re)watch: Is there anything better than two quick-witted rivals who realize that the reason there’s so much tension between them is because they’re actually in love? That’s exactly what Hallmark serves up winter wonderlandwhich follows department store designers Sloan (Lee) and Jake (Campbell) as they fight for their dream job dressing McGuire’s storefront for Christmas. But, as the competition heats up, so does their attraction to each other – making their rivalry even more complicated.
winter wonderland It has everything: witty dialogue, an all-star cast, an impressive budget and fantastic chemistry between its two leads. grant? The film serves up the iconic canopy of sacrifice when Sloan and Jake find themselves locked inside the McGuires and forced to spend the night together.
“Christmas Cottage”
Merritt Patterson, Steve Lund
hallmarkstarring: Merritt Patterson, Steve Lund
year: 2017
the vibe: Honey, it’s nice inside
Why you should (re)watch: Nothing screams the holidays like a magical Christmas cottage designed to bring you your own happiness. on Christmas Cottagelacy (Merritt Patterson) takes a break from her busy life as an architect to serve as her best friend’s maid of honor during her winter wedding. Her biggest responsibility? decorate the bride Eva (Brittany Wilson) family cottage so it is ready for the newlyweds to stay in after the ceremony.
Obviously Lacey can’t decorate alone! She is forced to work with her ex-boyfriend, Ean (Steve Lund), who happens to be at the wedding. Legend has it that “everyone who’s ever been here at Christmastime has found true love,” which both Lacey and Anne believe – even if they don’t say it out loud. When the couple gets stuck in a cottage for the wedding, they are forced to see if their feelings for each other remain.
If you’ve never seen this Hallmark hit, get ready for a cozy atmosphere, lots of Christmas decorations, and a surprise breakup scene for adults – spoiler: Lacey isn’t single when she arrives at the cabin! If this movie doesn’t make you want to run away to the mountains and rent a cabin for the holidays, we don’t know what will.
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“Christmas on my mind”
Andrew W. Walker, Ashley Greene
hallmarkstarring: Ashley Greene, Andrew Walker
year: 2019
the vibe: Everything is not calm – but everything is bright
Why you should (re)watch: Amnesia, a wedding dress and an affair with Andrew Walker – ugh, we mean Zach Callahan, played by Walker – are three reasons to rewatch this classic. Christmas on my mind Follows Lucy Lovett (Ashley Greene) after she hits her head while holding a wedding dress. When she wakes up, she goes to see her fiancé Zach, only they’re not engaged. Actually, they broke up two years ago, but Lucy doesn’t remember anything.
Zack is a good guy, or so it seems, so he helps Lucy get home to her new fancy house and awkwardly meets her new fiancé, Brad (Clayton James). Lucy, on the other hand, doesn’t understand why she broke up with Zac, so on doctor’s orders, she returns to their hometown to celebrate the holidays and try to rekindle her memory. Let’s just say, the moment Lucy’s memories come back they are not what she thought they would be.
While there is a bit of cheating on Zack’s part in this movie, we can’t help but love the intended lovers storyline. Lucy and Zach are perfect for each other – so who are we to judge how they get back together. Outside of the dreamy romance, the movie scenery, the Christmas trees by the sea and the snowman building competition keep us coming back year after year.
