Hallmark Heartbeats
Join host Camille Bonus as she reviews Hallmark movies year round, bringing in a unique voice as a woman of color, concentrating on diversity and representation need and accomplished in the movies. Listen as she not only review the movies but also interview those responsible for the movie making process. Linktree to support the podcast and listen in all platforms. https://linktr.ee/Hallmarkheartbeats
Episodes
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Season 2 Episode 14: Just One Kiss Review, Bringing the Classics
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Friday Apr 08, 2022
This week I am joined by Hallmark Publisher author Stacey Agdern as we review Hallmark Channel's newest movie "Just One Kiss" starring Broadway stars Santino Fontana and Krysta Rodriguez.
I don't think I have ever said this before, but this movie was mere perfection. Every part of this movie told a story. From the clothes to the makeup, the dialogue, the city. Everything was a perfect meld to tell the story of two people who have been unlucky in love.
The singing, the black and white effect, the ghostly moms and the horrible exes all worked perfectly together to get the misfits Tony and Mia falling in love.
From classic songs to classic literature, we watched the progression of their love story. There were laughter, tears and silent thoughtfulness. Chemistry was to the roof and Diversity was on point.
Gave this movie 5/5 stars.
Spring into Love movies
4/11 A Royal Romance Review
4/18 Love, Classified Review
4/25 A Tail of Love Review
Every Thursday I will also be releasing When Calls the Heart episode reviews.
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Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Chapter 2 Episode 13: Always Amore Review, Food For Thought
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
Tuesday Apr 05, 2022
This week I get to review the newest release on Hallmark Movies and Mysteries titled Always Amore starring my dream cast Tyler Hynes and Autumn Reeser.
I LOVE Tyler and Autumn. I have wanted those two to work together for so long. It was always my dream. And because of this, I was terrified that Always Amore won't match my expectations.
But this movie did. The chemistry between Tyler and Autumn made a very popular Hallmark trope feel unique and magical. It was great thing to watch.
Only thing I found negative about the movie was that this is the third movie Hallmark has done in two months that involve Italian restaurants. Like can we get away from that for a bit. Choose another cuisine. I suggest Chinese. Lol.
Gave it 4/5 stars
Spring into Love movies
4/11 A Royal Romance Review
4/18 Love, Classified Review
4/25 A Tail of Love Review
Every Thursday I will also be releasing When Calls the Heart episode reviews.
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Saturday Apr 02, 2022
Saturday Apr 02, 2022
This week I get to interview two juggernauts of Hallmark movies, Andrew Walker and Nikki DeLoach as we chat about their newest Hallmark mystery series, Curious Caterer: Death for Chocolate.
We talk all about the secret to their chemistry, behind the scenes shenanigans, their co-stars and who they would like to work with next. This was a fun interview. Lots of laughs and joy. It was my first time chatting with Andrew and my third time talking with Nikki. I hope to talk to them again in the future.
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Season 2 Episode 11: A Second Chance at Love Review, God and Family First
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
Tuesday Mar 29, 2022
This week I review the newest Hallmark film called A Second Chance at Love starring Eriq Lasalle, Gloria Reuben, Alvina August and Jarod Joseph.
I have to say it was great to see Eriq and Gloria on my screen together again. It had been almost 30 years since their ER days. And they look good.
Let's start a petition for them to be on more Hallmark movies. Lol.
This movie was in my opinion about cutting the umbilical cord. Children, when you're married and have your own family, I think it's time to start letting your parents make their own decisions and live their own lives while you concentrate on yours. Lol.
It is also about well as the title claims it to be a second chance at love.
I liked this movie. It had me laughing. The chemistry between Eriq and Gloria was smoking. And I honestly think, as irritating Alicia was at certain points in the movie, Alvina carried this movie well. She held her own with such TV legends. Lol.
I give it 3/5 stars
Spring into Love movies
4/4 Just One Kiss Review
4/11 A Royal Romance Review
4/18 Love, Classified Review
4/25 A Tail of Love Review
Every Thursday I will also be releasing When Calls the Heart episode reviews.
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Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Season 2 Episode 10: The Presence of Love, Power of Words
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
This week, I review last week's Hallmark movies and Mysteries release The Presence of Love starring Eloise Mumford and Julian Morris.
This movie was filmed in England. I praise it for tackling the subjects of Dyslexia and Anxiety but I found the movie boring.
I didn't find much chemistry between Julian and Eloise, grandma was just the typical woman stuck in her ways. The scenery was beautiful but the rest of the movie was lacking
I gave the movie 1.5 out of 5 stars
Next week starts the Spring into Love series on Hallmark Channel. Here's the lineup for the movie reviews. Subject to change.
Spring into Love movies
3/28 A Second Chance At Love Review
4/4 Just One Kiss Review
4/11 A Royal Romance Review
4/18 Love, Classified Review
4/25 A Tail of Love Review
Every Thursday I will also be releasing When Calls the Heart episode reviews.
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Friday Mar 18, 2022
Season 2 Episode 9 When Calls the Review: S9E2 ”Out Like a Lamb”
Friday Mar 18, 2022
Friday Mar 18, 2022
This week I reviewed Season 9 Episode 2 episode of When Calls the Heart titled "Out Like a Lamb".
The mayoral race results are in. Who was surprised to learn the winner is Mike Hickam? We see the progress in Luke and Nathan's friendship, talk about Lucabeth's love language, Mei Sou's background and the topic of religion. Coop's questioning his faith. And Henry's character development. Subscribe to the channel to hear more of my thoughts on When Calls the Heart this season.
Future Podcasts:
3/21/22 Presence of Love Review
3/24/22 When Calls the Heart Season 9 Episode 3 Review
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Season 2 Episode 8: Feeling Butterflies Review, Floating Like a Butterfly
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
Tuesday Mar 15, 2022
This is my 100th podcast episode so thank you all for being on this journey with me. Wow. It's been crazy.
This week I reviewed newest Hallmark movie titled "Feeling Butterflies" starring When Calls the Heart costars and real life couple Kevin McGarry and Kayla Wallace.
Not going to lie, I found this movie a little slow. Kevin and Kayla had the chemistry you would expect from a real life couple being onscreen together. The outfits were amazing, brought alot of humor. But the movie dragged in many parts. I did wish Emily and Mandy duked it out more. Lol. I was disappointed to not see more scenes of them out butterflying each other. Randy Thomas was a great dad. Lol. But yes. Movie was SLLLLLOOOOOOOOWWWWWW. Lol
Gave it 2.5 out of five stars.
Future Podcasts:
3/17/22 When Calls the Heart Season 9 Episode 2 Review
3/21/22 Presence of Love Review
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Season 2 Episode 7: When Calls the Heart Review S1E9 In Like a Lamb
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
Tuesday Mar 08, 2022
For the next 12 weeks I will be reviewing the new episodes of Hallmark Channel's original series "When Calls the Heart".
This week, Hallmark didn't release any new movies. It concentrated on the Season 9 Premiere of WCTH.
We are back in Hope Valley, welcoming new characters, revisiting old story arcs and riding an air balloon to sunset.
I talk about Lucabeth love story, how the couple has progressed since their declaration of love, Nathan navigating being the mountie and having to learn how to drive.
New character Mei Sou rides into town giving viewers and Hope Valley residents a new mystery of who is she? what's her back story?
And catch up to the other residents of Hope Valley.
See y'all next week for review of Feeling Butterflies, The Presence of Love and Episode 2 of WCTH
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
This week I had the privilege to interview actors Viv Leacock and Natasha Burnett, stars of Hallmark's original series When Calls the Heart. They play Joseph and Minnie Canfield.
It was such an honor to talk to Viv and Natasha. We got to chat about Filipino culture, disability advocacy, representation and their similarities/differences from their characters. We also chatted about racism, Hearties' original reaction to their casting, what to expect in season 9 and so much more.
February 2022 Podcasts (Planned)
Loveuary Continues 2/28/22 Welcome to Mama's Review
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Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Season 2 Episode 5: The Wedding Veil Legacy Review, Tracy’s Story
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
Tuesday Feb 22, 2022
This week I get to review the last movie in The Wedding Veil Trilogy titled The Wedding Veil Legacy starring Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster.
This movie was a fan favorite but I have to say this wasn't my favorite at all. I think this was my least. The main storyline had nothing to do with the veil, which was disappointing. It is a good movie as a standalone, but because the veil became an afterthought in this movie, it didn't feel like part of the trilogy.
I loved the chemistry between Alison and Victor. I found Tracy hilarious with her redecorating the apartment and collecting 20 rugs. I did like the teamwork Tracy and Nick did in finding a donor to buy the first draft of Emma Lazarus' poem, but again this is supposed to be about the veil, not about a poem. So that was disappointing.
Also I didn't like the microaggression in the script with the whole Italian-Asian fusion restaurant. More on that in the podcast.
I gave the movie 2.5 out of 5 stars.
February 2022 Podcasts (Planned)
Loveuary Continues
2/24/22 Interview with Viv Leacock and Natasha Burnett
2/28/22 Welcome to Mama's Review
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