Sunset Over Hope Valley: Putting the “Hope” in Hope Valley

Toward the end of her first radio show, Rosemary says “putting the “hope” in Hope Valley” as the show’s tagline. After hearing this statement, I thought about how Hope Valley has, indeed, provided hope to multiple characters. Because of Hope Valley, Henry Gowen turned his life around and has now become the town’s “Voice of Reason”. This little town has witnessed several miracles, such as the fires at the church/school and the saloon not causing any injuries. By working together, the residents of Hope Valley have accomplished great things, like overcoming the chickenpox outbreak back in season seven. I remember, in season two, when the town changed its name from Coal Valley to Hope Valley. That decision was made to help the town’s residents move forward from the tragedy at the mines. Since then, Hope Valley has transformed beyond the name change. Not only does “hope” have a presence in this town, “hope” has found many reasons to thrive!

Just a reminder: If you did not see this episode of When Calls the Heart, there will be spoilers within this re-cap.

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Season: 12

Episode: 2

Name: You Get What You Give

Major stories:

Before school one day, Allie shares her concerns with Elizabeth about not having a special interest and what life will look like after graduation. Elizabeth reminds Allie how “journeys don’t always start with a destination”. At school, during a lesson about civics, Elizabeth realizes how popular comic books have become among her students. To keep her students focused, Elizabeth takes them on a field trip to a nearby forest. The purpose of this field trip is to not only emphasize the importance of Lucas and Lee’s national park project, but to also teach Elizabeth’s students about the significance of nature. During this field trip, the students find an animal print in the dirt. Elizabeth suggests using clay to make a mold of the print, in order to determine which animal the print belongs to. Later in the episode, at Elizabeth’s house for dinner, Allie reveals to Nathan, Bill, and the rest of the guests the print came from the Great Timber Wolf, which was native to the area. She also comments on how good these wolves’ hearing is. This fact leads Elizabeth to speculate if the wolves left the area because of the mines.

With the first episode of Rosemary’s radio show just around the corner, Rosemary struggles to find a story that will last an hour-long episode. While Ned and Florence provide some ideas, Rosemary keeps looking for a more “exciting” story. Meanwhile, Captain Billie comics have become a popular product at the Mercantile. When some children can’t afford to purchase the new issue of the comic, Henry suggests the children help Ned so they can earn money to purchase the comic. When Florence and Elizabeth discover this piece of information, they believe comic books have become an obsession. Elizabeth and Florence’s conversation inspires Rosemary to create her first episode about comic books’ popularity. When the premiere of the first radio show episode arrives, things don’t go according to plan. Rosemary hoped the discussion on comic books would be a debate. But most of the guests on the show agree that comic books have their benefits. To add a contrasting perspective at the last minute, Florence joins the show, only to prove she read some of the Captain Billie comics. At the conclusion of the radio show, Rosemary receives applause. This encourages Rosemary to make more episodes in the foreseeable future.

In Capital City, Lucas and Lee hear Edwin’s idea to save Lucas’ reputation. Edwin explains how Lucas needs to appeal to the corporate, urban, and rural vote. To win over the corporate vote, Edwin suggests naming the national park after the Irwin family, one of the wealthiest, most influential families in Canada. Lee quickly reminds Edwin that Lucas promised to name the national park after Goldy. Later in the episode, Edwin introduces Lucas to Edie Martell, a member of the Cattlemen’s Association. During this meeting, Edie explains how most of the allotted national park land was originally cattle pasture. To create a compromise, Edie recommends using the land as a summer pasture and reserving a sliver of the remaining land for the national park. When Lee learns of Edie’s proposed compromise, he is frustrated by Lucas’ willingness to be a “people pleaser”. He then comes home early and returns to Rosemary and Goldy.

Even though Oliver is getting settled in Hope Valley, Nathan wonders how he can help Oliver become a Mountie. Elizabeth suggests giving Oliver some encouragement and a win. At Hope Valley’s Mountie office, Oliver plans on organizing some case files. Nathan encourages Oliver to do a case file comparison. Oliver goes above and beyond by organizing the case files in great detail. When Nathan reviews Oliver’s work, he is impressed with Oliver’s efforts. So, Nathan gives Oliver more case files to organize. The next day, Nathan marvels at Oliver’s job well done. To acknowledge Oliver’s hard work, Nathan invites Oliver to Elizabeth’s potluck dinner.

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Minor stories:

Mei and Mike come home from their honeymoon. Sadly, everything that could go wrong on their honeymoon did; from lost luggage to food poisoning. Things don’t get better when they go to Mike’s apartment. Water takes over the living space due to an open window. Throughout the episode, Mike and Mei argue over who left the window open. But eventually, they realize their relationship is more important. Toward the end of the episode, the couple makes up over dinner.

Due to the bountiful hazelnut harvest, Henry needs help collecting the hazelnuts. He recruits some of Elizabeth’s students, with the promise of comic book and magazine money. Joseph also volunteers to help Henry. Elizabeth’s students enjoy crushing hazelnuts to the beat of music. Playing music while working was Emily’s idea, as she read it increases productivity. She also warns Henry to not oversaturate the market with hazelnuts. This advice came after Joseph suggested Henry start his own hazelnut business. After the hazelnuts have been collected, Henry decides to create a hazelnut business under one condition; Joseph run the business alongside Henry. Joseph and Henry agree to this idea and shake hands. They also agree to hire Emily.

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Some thoughts to consider:

  • In the previous episode, Nathan is told Oliver is at the bottom of his class. But after he and Bill talk to Oliver, they think something isn’t adding up. Looking back on how detail-oriented Oliver was in this episode, it makes me wonder if he either learns differently than what Mountie training is offering or he is better suited for a specific area of the Mountie profession? One reason why I wonder this is Oliver did admit he was a “slow reader”.
  • Am I the only Heartie who is concerned about Henry getting involved in another business? My concern comes from his unreliable track record. When the show began, Henry was the town’s villain working with the coal mines. This business endeavor was a tragic disaster. Then, Henry joined Hope Valley’s oil business for several seasons. The foundry ended up going under at the beginning of season ten. I like Henry as a character, so seeing him succeed would be awesome. For now, though, I’m cautiously optimistic.
  • It seems like ant hills turned into mountains in this episode of When Calls the Heart. First, Mike and Mei spend most of the story arguing over who left the window open. I know married couples experience conflict, especially in Hallmark productions. However, I was more interested in seeing Mei and Mike navigate living together for the first time, as well as blending their interior design styles. I’m aware comic books are the overarching theme this season. But the reaction from some of the characters seems, in my opinion, overblown. It does make me wonder if comic books will lead to an overarching story?
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What are your thoughts on this episode? Do you have any theories about Oliver? Tell me in the comment section!

Have fun in Hope Valley!

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Sunset Over Hope Valley: It Starts with a Question

“Will Rosemary and Lee’s child be a boy or girl”? “How much longer do we have to wait for Elizabeth and Lucas’ wedding”? Did they really have swim goggles in the 1920s”? These are questions some Hearties might be asking themselves while watching this episode of When Calls the Heart. During the third episode of the tenth season, I even found myself asking questions about the story, such as why Henry is so reluctant to accept redemption. Asking questions is a necessary component to good story-telling. It can help resolve conflicts, like how Hope Valley will acquire financial stability. Questions can build anticipation to upcoming events, from the arrival of Lee and Rosemary’s baby to Elizabeth getting re-married. The direction a story goes can also be determined by asking questions. If a viewer can ask questions, that shows they are invested in the story. And if a show’s creative team can continue asking questions, their story has material to keep moving forward.

Just a reminder: If you did not see this episode of When Calls the Heart, there will be spoilers within this re-cap.

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Season: 10

Episode: 3

Name: Oh, Baby

Major stories:

Rosemary is excited and nervous for her upcoming baby shower. She’s looking forward to how much fun she and her guests will have, but worries about the party planning process. Little does Rosemary know, Elizabeth is planning a surprise baby shower for her friend. Recruiting other women from Hope Valley, like Mei, Florence, and Fiona, they work together to create a baby shower fit for Rosemary. On the day of the shower, Elizabeth distracts Rosemary by taking Rosemary to the barber shop for a spa day. Coming closer to the time of the event, Elizabeth lies by telling Rosemary her guests will be playing a game called “Don’t Say Baby”. Unhappy with this news, Rosemary rushes to the café in order to voice her concerns. When she gets there, Rosemary is surprised and pleased with the baby shower’s reveal. All of the guests are supportive of Rosemary’s journey into motherhood. Minnie even introduces a tradition of lighting a candle to mark the baby’s arrival. After the shower, Lee surprises Rosemary with a basinet and matching rocking chair.

For a class assignment, Ally, Toby, and Cooper have teamed up to learn more about the creation of the hot springs. Since the assignment requires an expert on the chosen subject, the children have recruited Bill for their project. As the group is about to embark on their way to the springs, Bill brings Jamie St. John along. Jamie and his mother, Madeleine, are guests of Hope Valley, with the springs being the reason for their arrival. While studying the hot springs, Jamie speculates a crack in the earth could be the reason for the hot springs’ creation. After their trip to the springs, Cooper, Ally, and Toby discover Jamie’s speculation was correct. They also learn the hot springs were born due to Henry’s destruction of the mines. When Ally tells Henry the good news, he’s pleased, but not excited by this revelation.

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Minor stories:

Jerome is still in town for Henry’s pre-trial. In an attempt to help Henry, Lucas shares with Jerome how there was a safety report written about the mines. This safety report could be used as evidence in the pre-trial. But Jerome claims that report was retracted before its author passed away. Finding a trick up his sleeve, Lucas reveals he has a signed testimony from the safety report’s author, given to Lucas by the author’s widow. Lucas tells Jerome if he doesn’t drop the charges against Henry, he will hand over the testimony to the judge. After Jerome agrees with this plan, Mike discovers the testimony doesn’t exist. When Henry learns of the charges being dropped, he feels Lucas shouldn’t have gotten involved. Henry also seems hesitant to ask for help.

Faith still feels she does not need Nathan to protect her while she makes her medical rounds. With the bandits still at large, Nathan believes it’s necessary to protect Faith. One day, during Faith’s medical rounds, Nathan tags along, bringing Scout on the trip. While on their way, Scout runs after what Nathan thinks is a bandit. However, it turns out Scout was chasing a squirrel. With the bandits still on the loose and patients to take care of, Faith, Nathan, and Scout continue on their journey.

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Some thoughts to consider:

  • While clearing out a room for their baby’s nursery, Lee discovers a chest. After Lee asks about the chest, Rosemary says something along the lines of “it’s in the past”. In the previous episode, Rosemary shares how her mother left her family when she was younger. Perhaps the chest is connected to Rosemary’s mom? Maybe Rosemary’s mom will visit her daughter in Hope Valley in an effort to receive forgiveness?
  • In this episode of When Calls the Heart, Nathan claims the bandits are still at large. However, in the previous episode, there was a headline in a newspaper claiming the aforementioned bandits were “busted in Jamison”. Now, I’m confused; were the bandits captured or not? I really hope this part of the story is clarified in an upcoming episode.
  • There have been a few occasions on When Calls the Heart where Lucas has talked about his childhood. From what I remember, he mentioned traveling the world and spending time with his mom. With the arrival of Jamie and Madeleine, I am reminded of Lucas’ recollection of his past, as Jamie’s statements in this episode sounded so similar to what Lucas has said. Because of their similar upbringings, I hope Jamie sees Lucas as a role model and someone to aspire to be someday.
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What are your thoughts on this episode of When Calls the Heart? How do you feel about the St. Johns coming to Hope Valley? Let me know in the comment section!

Have fun in Hope Valley!

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Take 3: Jesse James Meets Frankenstein’s Daughter Review

My quest to find my “so bad it’s good” movie has, at this point, turned into a saga. During my time participating in the So Bad It’s Good Blogathon from Taking Up Room, I have selected a film I thought would earn the coveted title, only to have that film fall short of my expectations. But I haven’t given up, as I still believe my “so bad it’s good” film is out there somewhere. When I reviewed Sea Change, I said the movie sounded so “bonkers”, I had to check it out for myself. I had a similar experience when I discovered the 1966 film, Jesse James Meets Frankenstein’s Daughter. Based on that title alone, the movie sounded “bonkers”, a well-known criminal from the “wild, wild west” crossing paths with someone from the story of Frankenstein. I hadn’t seen a film where the western and horror genres combined, so I was curious to see how this story would turn out. I was also curious to see if Jesse James Meets Frankenstein’s Daughter would finally be my “so bad it’s good” movie.

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Things I liked about the film:

Maria’s house: Within this movie’s dialogue, Maria explains how her house formerly belonged to a missionary. Though the space is more reflective of Maria’s taste in design, I was impressed with the set! Despite only three rooms being shown on screen, my favorite room was the sitting room! The walls and massive fireplace were covered in a light-colored sandstone. A large medallion with carved images sits over the fireplace, boasting a darker metal hue. Red armchairs and curtains nicely complimented the sandstone. These details added elements of elegance and European flair to the desert!

The inclusion of science: In stories from the western genre, science isn’t often found in the script. In fact, the only times I’ve seen science included in western stories are during school lessons or whenever a medical situation takes place. Maria is a scientist from Austria, who just so happens to be related to the same Frankenstein from Mary Shelley’s novel. She is driven to make her experiment work, using an artificial brain that was passed down through her family. Despite the film’s science being poorly written, I appreciate this story adopting a more unique identity. I also appreciate the creativity this movie’s creative team attempted.

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What I didn’t like about the film:

Poorly written science: As I previously stated in this review, the science in Jesse James Meets Frankenstein’s Daughter is poorly written. It honestly made the characters sound like they didn’t know what they were talking about. While performing one of her experiments, Maria explains to her brother why they moved to the United States. She says there are more “electrical storms” in the United States than there are in Austria. What Maria failed to remember is how thunderstorms can take place anywhere, as clouds can congregate to create the effects of a typical storm, such as lightening. This made Maria’s trip seem kind of pointless.

A misleading title: I mentioned in this review’s introduction how the title of Jesse James Meets Frankenstein’s Daughter sparked my curiosity, as it made the movie sound “bonkers”. Personally, I thought the film would feature Jesse James in his younger years interacting with the daughter of Frankenstein’s monster. However, the title turned out to be a lie. Maria is Victor Frankenstein’s granddaughter. When Jesse meets Maria, forty minutes into the movie, nothing happens after their initial meeting. They don’t fall in love or form some sort of alliance. If given an honest title, this film would be called “Jesse James Meets Juanita”.

Delayed reactions: Though not a common flaw, there were a few times where actors presented delayed reactions. When Juanita’s family first meets Jesse and his friend, Hank, both men are running from the law. Hank has a very noticeable injury, which is getting worse by the minute. But it takes Juanita about five to ten seconds to acknowledge Hank’s injury. I’m not faulting the actors, as they tried their best with the material given. I will fault the screenwriting, as there could have been a stronger sense of urgency written into the script.

Lack of horror: In this review’s introduction, I said I was curious to see a movie combine the western and horror genres. But when I watched the film, the western genre was emphasized. To me, it felt like the movie’s creative team wanted to take their western story seriously, instead of finding a balance between the horror and western genres. When the horror elements were utilized, it seemed like they were used to tell a rehashed version of Mary Shelley’s story. Even though I appreciate the creativity attempted, I wish the delivery was stronger.

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My overall impression:

For five years, I have been searching for my “so bad it’s good” movie. Throughout this search, I have found films that were either ok or disappointing. With Jesse James Meets Frankenstein’s Daughter, there were a few times I found myself giggling. But I wouldn’t say this movie is “so bad it’s good”. To be honest, this film was built on a gimmick. Though that could work with the right creative talent, Jesse James Meets Frankenstein’s Daughter didn’t have a strong delivery. It felt like the movie’s creative team wanted to take their project seriously. This made the film feel more like a generic western. The inclusion of the horror genre added some creativity to the movie. Unfortunately, the horror elements were not utilized well. With this review for the So Bad It’s Good Blogathon, it feels like I took a step in the right direction! Hopefully, those steps will lead me to my “so bad it’s good” movie!

Overall score: 4.9-5 out of 10

Have you seen or heard of Jesse James Meets Frankenstein’s Daughter? Would you like to see more westerns combine other genres? Please let me know in the comment section!

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Take 3: Sailor Moon S: The Movie Review

When Gill, from Realweegiemidget Reviews, invited me to join the Wilhelm Scream Blogathon, I had no idea the “Wilhelm Scream” was even a thing. However, I was determined to find the perfect selection for the event! After searching high and low on the internet, it was down to two choices: F9 and Sailor Moon S: The Movie. I ultimately selected the latter because it’s been some time since I last reviewed an animated movie. As a matter of fact, the most recent animated film reviewed on 18 Cinema Lane was 1990’s The Nutcracker Prince back in December of 2021. I was also surprised to discover the “Wilhelm Scream” was featured in Sailor Moon S: The Movie! Even though this is my first time writing about anything Sailor Moon related, I have watched the English dub version of the show years ago. With that said, it has been years since I’ve seen anything Sailor Moon related. To avoid confusion for my readers, I will refer to the characters by their Japanese and Americanized names, if applicable. The version of Sailor Moon S: The Movie I watched is the English dub version. So, “in the name of the moon”, let’s start this review!

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Things I liked about the film:

The animation: Despite Sailor Moon being released in the ‘90s and 2000s, the animation quality still holds up! One consistent element was the use of color! Princess Snow Kaguya, the film’s villain, wants to blanket the world in an infinite layer of snow and ice. Even though wintery environments typically don’t feature an expansive color palette, Kaguya was presented in hues of blue, green, and purple. The wardrobe of the Sailor Guardians/Sailor Scouts boasted bright hues; from Makoto’s/Lita’s orange sweatshirt to Usagi’s/Serena’s pale green sweater. This showed the creative team’s incentive to use as much color as possible. In some scenes, sparkles were added to provide a layer of dimension to a specific piece of animation. One example is when Luna is looking out at the ocean, as the sparkles give the illusion of the water moving. Another example involving Luna is when she is crying, with the sparkles emphasizing Luna’s emotions. Though the sparkles don’t make the animation 3-D, they do bring depth, in varying degrees, to the film. The fluidity of the animation’s movements also showcase the impressiveness of the movie! In some scenes, snow falls from the sky. The snowflakes fall in a steady progression, to the point where you forget it was likely added as an extra layer of animation. The fluid movement of these snowflakes brought realism to a given scene as well as the world of Sailor Moon!

Interconnected stories: Sailor Moon S: The Movie contains three plots. But it never felt like these plots were clashing or in competition with one another. Instead, they were interconnected, woven together by a strong thread! Two of the plots, Luna’s growing feelings for Kakeru and Himeko’s space journey were heavily affected by Kaguya’s attempts to cover Earth in snow and ice. While Kaguya’s plans provided the tenser moments of the movie, the other two plots served gentler moments, where the scripts messages of selflessness, dreams, and doing the right thing are instilled on the audience. The Sailor Guardians/Sailor Scouts are the glue that keeps the stories together, as they have some connection to each one. All of these components help the script move in a cycle.

Differing views on astronomy: In the Diagnosis Murder episode, “An Education in Murder”, Dr. Mark Sloan explains to his class how medicine is both an art and a science. This statement, though applying to astronomy this time, is brought to life in Sailor Moon S: The Movie! As I just mentioned, Himeko, a local astronaut, is preparing to make a journey to space. Her approach to astronomy is more scientific, as she chooses to think logically and “by the book”. Her friend, Kakeru, is also an astronomer. But his approach to the subject is more artistic. This is because he uses his knowledge and skills to prove the existence of a moon princess. These characters don’t see eye-to-eye when it comes to their respective scientific field. However, they not only care about one another, but they also recognize the importance of space exploration. Himeko and Kakeru’s story shows the audience how everyone can come to any subject differently.

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What I didn’t like about the film:

Not feeling cinematic: When I choose to watch a movie, I expect that production to feel cinematic in some capacity. However, that wasn’t really the case for Sailor Moon S: The Movie. Most of the story was episodic, as these plots could have also been featured on the show. As good as the animation was, it looked like it came straight from one of the show’s episodes. The moment that truly felt cinematic was the final battle, with the Sailor Guardians/Sailor Scouts going up against Kaguya. Every member of the Sailor Guardians/Sailor Scouts present and the high energy excitement serve as two reasons for the cinematic feel. Even Usagi’s/Serena’s monologue about protecting life made that scene feel larger in scale. But outside that moment, Sailor Moon S: The Movie feels more like an extended episode.

The limited presence of Haruka/Amara, Michiru/Michelle, and Setsuna/Trista: The Sailor Guardians/Sailor Scouts from the Outer Planets, Haruka/Amara, Michiru/Michelle, and Setsuna/Trista make an appearance in Sailor Moon S: The Movie. But outside of their transformations as Sailor Uranus, Sailor Neptune, and Sailor Pluto, they only appeared in the film twice. Their limited presence was a missed opportunity to learn more about Haruka/Amara, Michiru/Michelle, and Setsuna/Trista. It also prevented these characters from having a stronger connection to the three aforementioned plots. If anything, the presence of Haruka/Amara, Michiru/Michelle, and Setsuna/Trista make it feel like they were there for plot convenience.

Confusion over the moon princess: As I mentioned earlier, Kakeru uses his knowledge and skills to prove the existence of a moon princess. While this part of the movie was easy to understand, I was confused over the true identity of who this princess was. Based on what some of the characters said, it seemed like Kaguya claimed to be the moon princess. Her place of origin happened to be the moon itself. But Luna planned on pretending to be the moon princess, in order to make Kakeru’s dream come true. When everything was said and done, I don’t feel like I received a definitive answer of who the moon princess was meant to be.

Many years ago, I purchased these Sailor Moon S VHS tapes at a video store sale. However, I’d like to call them relics. Screenshots taken by me, Sally Silverscreen.

My overall impression:

One of my reasons for reviewing Sailor Moon S: The Movie was the inclusion of the “Wilhelm Scream”. Unfortunately, I didn’t hear this scream while watching the film. Then again, I was so engrossed in the story that I must have missed it. As I said in the introduction, it has been years since I’ve seen anything Sailor Moon related. However, it was nice to revisit the series, even for an hour! The animation still holds up, maintaining its color, depth, and fluidity over twenty years later. Like the show, Sailor Moon S: The Movie features important messages and themes. But it also contained differing views on astronomy, a topic that wouldn’t typically be found in the Sailor Moon series. Despite all these strengths, I wish the movie felt like a movie, instead of an extended tv episode. I also wish Haruka/Amara, Michiru/Michelle, and Setsuna/Trista had more appearances in the story. If you are a fan of Sailor Moon, ‘90s entertainment, or animation in general, then this is worth an hour of your time!

Overall score: 7.5 out of 10

Have you watched Sailor Moon? Do you prefer the Japanese version or the English dubbed version? Let me know in the comment section!

Have fun at the movies!

Sally Silverscreen