Folks I had an idea about hallmark movies that I wanted to explore. I started writing up a short essay.

But everytime I thought I was coming to a close I’d get more and more ideas. I now have an 8k word essay about goddamn hallmark movies. Once I complete it I’m gonna post it here. But until then, I wanna hear everyone’s opinions of the ‘genre’.

  • What are your favourite hallmark films?
  • Do you like the genre?
  • What tropes do you enjoy?
  • Anything you find problematic?
  • Do you think they are feminist movies?
  • What are the most important features of a hallmark movie.
  • What to you is the core concept of the genre?
  • What are its defining philosophies?
  • Any plot points you like or dislike?
  • Any story beats you like or dislike?

Or any other addition you’d like to make here, I’d love to hear.

I’m genuinely excited to finish and share this. For the first time in my life am I excited to share smth I wrote.

Edit. I am at 30000 words and trying to cut as much as I can. Luckily I know I’ve been repetitive as I blabber and can cut down around 5k I think.

Can’t believe I’m writing 25k fucking words on hallmark movies. And this is me being concise.

  • Chrysanthemum@piefed.socialEnglish
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    9 days ago

    This may not be the answer you’re looking for but it’s my opinion.

    As far as I can remember, my parents and their siblings would have the Hallmark channel running all day during the holidays and family get-togethers. They feel that it’s kid-friendly because there’s no cursing and no aggressive ads for the latest Disney toy. It didn’t matter who was hosting Thanksgiving dinner, it’s always the same movies on the television.

    So whenever I hear someone mention the Hallmark channel, I immediately think of the numerous Christmas movies we watched over the years and associate the channel with wholesome family-friendly shows and a dinner table filled with food. The movies always have the entire happy family working together to make dinner just like my family — minus my cousins and I stealing grandad’s bourbon, grammy’s smokes and our uncle’s car to pick up another cousin who’s high as a kite.

    Two years ago, a friend of mine introduced me to The Way Home, a fantasy drama tv series which I actually enjoyed. I was surprised to find it on the Hallmark channel and I’m looking forward to another season if it comes to fruition. That’s probably the feminist plot line you’re looking for since it revolves around three generations of women.