Amanda Prahl

Take a classic childhood-friends-to-yearning-to-lovers arc, add some time-travel-induced melodrama, and you’ve got the chaotic yet cozy romance that is Kat Landry and Elliot Augustine on Hallmark’s The Way Home. Elliot has loved Kat since they were teenagers, and now, decades later, they might finally have their chance. Their first kiss happens amidst a lot of wrenching revelations and heightened emotions. But for a moment, Kat and Elliot bask in the movie-perfect, sun-soaked joy of finally being together.

By Amanda Prahl | July 24, 2024 | 12:00pm It can be hard to keep up with all the “something-core” trends.

Hallmark may be best known for its Christmas movies, but there’s more to them than that! In recent years, the best Hallmark international movies have taken viewers to far-flung destinations. They add an extra sense of history and culture to classic romance setups, not to mention gorgeous scenery (and food!). We hope we’ll continue to see more and more locations worldwide in movies to come!

If you're a long-time soccer fan, the Olympics and the World Cup are a big deal for you, and you probably could have written this article yourself.

By Amanda Prahl | August 15, 2024 | 4:00pm When people think of historical romance, the most common images conjured up are probably set in the Regency period.

Type: Platonic/possibly romantic Show: Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building Featured Characters: Mabel Mora and Theo Dimas

There are two types of people in the world: those who like to be scared silly, and those who don't. I am in the latter camp, which can be a little frustrating around spooky season.

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It would take much longer than the space of one review to explain how much Wicked has meant to me throughout my life. Somehow, as if by a twister of fate, the musical has intersected with so many pivotal points in my life and so many wonderful people, which is to say, my expectations for the Wicked movie were sky-high. And somehow, it exceeds every hope.

Best of 2024: Romantic Scenes features spoilers for the year’s TV and movies. Read with caution!