It's Marvel Monday and we're diving into another Captain America movie!

As Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world, he teams up with a fellow Avenger and S.H.I.E.L.D agent, Black Widow, to battle a new threat from history: an assassin known as the Winter Soldier.

April 4, 2014 | Theatrical Release

Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo

Cast:

• Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America
• Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury
• Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow
• Robert Redford as Alexander Pierce
• Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier
• Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Falcon

Steve goes for a run but he's fast so it's funny. He meets a guy named Sam and they yuck it up a bit. Natasha picks him up. They have a mission to attend to! Even though they're on the mission together, Black Widow actually had a different mission than Cap. He's not happy about it and tells Nick Fury as much but Nick doesn't care.

So Nick goes to decrypt the data that Natasha gave him but he can't which he finds suspicious. When he goes to meet up with another agent, he's ambushed by a group of people. It's not good. After a big fight, we see someone called the Winter Soldier walking towards him.

Fury is able to escape before the Winter Soldier gets to him. He's able to get to Steve's apartment and tells him what's happened and hands him a flash drive of the ship's data and tells him to trust no one.

Bad news gang - Nick Fury is dead. Natasha is confused why Nick was in Steve's apartment.

Steve is now a fugitive and it doesn't take long for people to start attacking him. Luckily, Natasha is on his side. They are able to find the location of an old SHIELD base in New Jersey. While heading there, they have to kiss to get people off their case, obviously.

They get to the base and head to the basement and Natasha is able to get the computer to boot up.

The computer now holds like the consciousness of Arnim Zola from Red Skull fame. Turns out SHIELD recruited Zola to reform Hydra. Turns out, it didn't work and now they have the Winter Soldier doing their dirty work.

Rogers and Romanoff almost get stuck in the bunker when a missile hits it.

Winter Soldier is told to get them.

Feeling like they need help, Cap decides to bring Sam into the fold from that time he met him while running.

They try to get some insight from a Hydra mole but the Winter Soldier shows up. Big fight, big fun. But Steve recognizes him within his mask, his ol' pal Bucky Barnes. But Bucky doesn't know what he's talking about.

They're captured by the baddies but Agent Hill breaks them out and brings them to a secret hideout where they find out that Nick Fury is alive.

They hatch a big plan that involves Black Widow going full Mission Impossible with a face disguise to break into Hydra with the plan of leaking all the info. Nick Fury shows up to help make things happen. Meanwhile, Cap and Sam struggle with Bucky Barnes. It's not looking good for Cap but Bucky Barnes ends up rescuing him before disappearing.

With S.H.I.E.L.D. in disarray, Romanoff appears before a Senate subcommittee to defend her and Rogers's actions. Fury, under the cover of his apparent death, pursues Hydra's remaining cells. Rogers and Wilson decide to find Barnes.

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Let's hop in the DTH Time Machine for today's DTH Classic. Originally airing on Nov 21, 2018, enjoy our recap of Return to Christmas Creek from our very first holiday season.

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It's Festive Friday and we've got a heartwarming rom-com!

When their beloved dog Merv loses his spark after their split, Anna and Russ are forced into the world's most awkward co-parenting arrangement.

December 10, 2025 | Theatrical Release

Director: Jessica Swale

Cast:

• Zooey Deschanel as Anna Finch
• Charlie Cox as Russ Owens
• Ellyn Jameson

We meet Merv, a dog owned by Russ and Anna. The problem is Russ and Anna are no longer together, so Merv bounces back and forth between them. Russ is a teacher and Anna is an eye doctor. But bad news - Merv doesn't seem to be doing well. They meet up to bring him to the vet to check on him. Turns out, he's depressed.

Russ decides he's gonna take Merv on a sunny vacation. That'll cheer him up. Turns out, it doesn't. So Anna decides to join them by just showing up.

Merv's mood begins to improve now that his people are together. They all go to a dog party and Anna gets jealous of Russ's chemistry with the party's host Jocelyn, and Russ gets jealous of Jocelyn's brother flirting with Anna. A dog healer is at the party - basically a dog psychic. It doesn't go well and it leads to Anna deciding she's going to leave. He convinces her to stay longer and good thing he did cuz they start having a real good time! They end up going to visit his family and it goes well. He tells her he proposed to her because he loved her, not to try to fix things.

Back at the dog resort, Russ goes to hang out with Jocelyn and she ends up kissing him but he pulls away. Why? Because he still loves Anna. So he goes to drink by himself and falls asleep on the beach. He wakes up trying to find Merv but he's nowhere to be found until Anna walks up on the beach with him. He found her.

They hash things out about why they broke up - he explains how she shut him out when she found out that she is infertile. She explains that she forgot how much fun they had together and this trip has reminded her of this. She asks if they can start over but Russ isn't sure if he can do that again. What if things go bad again?

After their trip, Russ leaves her sole custody of Merv because he thinks one home will make Merv happier.

Russ is sad. So he decides to go to the shelter and get a new dog and get some glasses. He's still sad, so he takes his dog for a walk, and wouldn't you know it - they bump into Anna and Merv. They make up and tell each other that they love each other and they kisssssss.

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Jacks joins us this week to continue our Season 13 viewing of the hit Hallmark Channel show, When Calls the Heart.

Nathan enlists Allie's help for a top-secret mission and brings Charlotte on a heartfelt visit. Lucas and Edie grow closer from afar. Rosemary steps into a new role.

March 8, 2026 | Hallmark Channel

• Erin Krakow as Elizabeth Thornton
• Kevin McGarry as Nathan Grant
• Chris McNally as Lucas Bouchard

Elizabeth comes downstairs to see Charlotte. She asks if she wants to visit Jack's grave with her and LJ. Charlotte says hard pass, I'm busy.

Nathan goes to talk to Ned. He locks the doors to make sure no one walks in as he shares big news;....HE'S LOOKING FOR AN ENGAGEMENT RING! Ned says he's happy to help but needs to know the ring size first. Nathan says he's on the case.

Speaking of cases, remember the fire? Nathan, Bill, and Georgie are back on that case. Nathan comes up with an idea to prove the fraud - a "drip test". They're gonna spread some false information to one of the companies and see if it finds its way to the other. But they need a mole. Obviously, they ask Rosemary and SHE'S PUMPED. The plan is simple - Rosemary will meet with National Insurance to place a false tip that would exonerate Pioneer Electric. If that information gets to Pioneer, they'll come to the police with that info which will prove they're working together.

After school, Nathan tells Allie the BIG NEWS! He asks her to help find the ring size. They need to get the ring so they can trace it. They have a couple ideas - baking, cleaning, etc. But no luck!

Rosemary is ready to rock n roll. She goes into the meeting and gives the performance of her life and the dude wrote down some stuff in his notebook.

Allie sees Mei and Mei doing pottery and that gives her an idea - throw a pottery party and get Elizabeth to come and she'll take off her ring.

Lee and Lucas are talking over Benson Hill plans when Lee brings up Fernando. Naturally, that leads to him opening up about Edie. Lee gives him some good advice.

Elizabeth and Charlotte talk again about the grave site. She opens up about how she's never been before. It's just too hard.

At the pottery class, all the ladies take off their rings. Allie recommends everyone close their eyes and really feel the clay. Allie grabs Elizabeth's ring and presses it into some spare clay. So I guess that works.

The head of Pioneer Electric arrives at the police station and tells Nathan that he's heard some stuff. So I guess that's good. Afterward, Nathan immediately meets up with Bill, Georgie, and Rosemary and tells them the good news. Bill claims that while it would be better to have Christopher to testify, this gives them a fighting chance in court. In the evening, Bill and Georgie walk through town together. While celebrating the recent success with the investigation, Bill leans in to kiss her. She stops him and tells him she thinks their time has passed, insisting she doesn't want their relationship to turn out like her others did. Bill insists it can be different for them, highlighting that the important thing is that they make each other happy. She admits he makes a good point, and agrees to try under one condition: total honesty. He agrees without hesitation and professes he has always loved her. They share a romantic kiss.

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We're back with some more Gilmore Girls! Join us in this journey on social media - @gilmorethemerrierpod.

Episode 16 - It's Rory and Dean's 3-months anniversary, and he plans a special surprise, but it doesn't quite go as he planned. Luke's old girlfriend, Rachel, turns up.

Episode 16 - March 8, 2001 | The WB

• Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore
• Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore

The episode starts with Miss Patty telling a group of kids about how Stars Hollow came to be and why they celebrate the Founders Firelight Festival.

Dean and Rory are hanging out and he asks if they could hang out on Friday. She's like you know I can't on Friday. But he's like it's our 3 month anniversary and I have something big planned. She tells him she'll see what she can do. She tells her mom and she's like that's fine, but you better also be there.

Lorelai is feeling a bit grumpy. She hasn't heard from Max in a while and everyone around her seems to be all in love because of the Firelight Festival. So she goes to get some coffee at Luke's, that'll be what she needs. Except suddenly, Rachel shows up. Luke's ex-girlfriend Rachel. They make awkward small talk, and it's clear Luke is very nervous.

Unfortunately for Lorelai, it's time for her to head to Friday night dinner. And wouldn't you know it, Emily sees this as a moment to try to set her up with a fancy boy named Chase.

Meanwhile, Rory and Dean are out at a fancy dinner. They're having the absolute best time. Dean has gone HARD on their 3 month anniversary.

Lorelai is so unbelievably bored by Chase that she tries to sneak out. Luckily for her, Richard also finds him absolutely boring and helps her sneak out.

Dean surprises Rory with a big gift - he's building her a car. She is blown away. She tells him this is as good as it gets. Life will never be this good again. He takes this opportunity to tell her that he loves her. She does not respond. Which leads him to absolutely freaking out.

Lorelai ends back up in Stars Hollow and sits next to Luke. They talk about Rachel and then she heads home to call Max but before she can leave a message, Rory shows up and tells her that she and Dean broke up.

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It's Tuesday which means there's a new Hallmark movie to review!

Hannah finds a body at the grand re-opening of the Lake Eden Inn. When a storm traps everyone inside, Hannah must find the culprit before the road clears and the killer escapes.

March 7. 2026 | Hallmark

Director: Peter Benson

Cast:

• Alison Sweeney as Hannah Swensen
• Victor Webster as Chad Norton
• Barbara Niven as Delores Swensen
• Tess Atkins as Michelle Swensen

The cookie jar is going to be providing desserts for a masquerade party at the grand re-opening of the Lake Eden Inn. The new manager, Derryl, comes in to talk through ideas. He's very frazzled cuz there's just so much to do!

She shows up at the inn and gives a cookie to the check-in attendee, Bobby. She meets with Brandi (who seems generally unhappy to be there) to talk through set up and tour the kitchen and stuff. She meets the owner, Mr. How & his wife, and goes on her way.

It's party time. Hannah goes down to finish some cookies and Brandi is there. She talks about how she's been passed over for a promotion and wants to come up with some ideas that will help her get one.

Next thing you know, Hannah and her sister are walking down a hallway and hear a thud. They go into the room, and sure enough, dead body. It's Brandi. UH OH!

She goes to get Chad and they get to work on investigating!

After a full night of poking around, they got nothing aside from some messed up time cards.

Hannah figures out that Brandi and Mr. How were having an affair! So she goes to question him and he's like yeah we were which is why I never gave her a promotion cuz I didn't want my wife to find out. But I'd never kill her.

So it's probably his wife right? No. She corners Hannah in an alley to tell her just that.

Turns out, it's Derryl. He did it.

To celebrate, Hannah and Chad kiss big ones. The end hopefully forever.

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It's Marvel Monday and we're diving into the realm of Asgard!

When the Dark Elves attempt to plunge the universe into darkness, Thor must embark on a perilous and personal journey that will reunite him with doctor Jane Foster.

October 9, 2013 | Theatrical Release

• Chris Hemsworth as Thor
• Natalie Portman as Jane Foster
• Tom Hiddleston as Loki
• Anthony Hopkins as Odin

Loki is in troubleeeee. Daddy Odin is mad at him. Loki is like I just wanted to rule Earth as a benevolent god. What's the big deal? Odin tells him he should have him killed but instead, he'll just be imprisoned.

Thor is doing Thor stuff, fighting off rock monsters and stuff with his buddies. When he gets back to Asgard, Odin tells him the time has come for him to get over Jane Foster and become king.

Speaking of Jane Foster, she's in London, trying to eat with a dude but she can't stop thinking about Thor. Darcy shows up to tell her that the numbers and graphs and stuff are going nuts! They head to where the readings are happening and it takes them to an abandoned warehouse where there seems to be some sort of weird teleportation portal that is opening and closing at random. She gets sucked into the portal.

While this is happening, Thor is talking to Idris Elba who is supposed to be keeping an eye on her and he's like oh weird, I actually can't see her right now. So he goes to Earth to check on her. By the time he gets there, she's now returned back to Earth. She's shocked to find out that it's been 5 hours. She sees Thor and smacks him a couple times for taking so long.

The cops show up and try to arrest her for trespassing. When he touches her, this like red light radiates from her and sends them flying. Realizing that something is going on with her, Thor grabs her and transports them to Asgard to do some tests. Odin sees what's going on with her and is like oh yea I know what's up. That's dark elf-ish. It's called the Aether. And it's bad.

Thor explains, every 5000 years, the 9 realms align and it causes the portals between these realms to get a bit wonky. So that's how she fell through that portal. But when she interacted with the Aether, she awakened Malekith - a dark elf who is up to no good. They attack Asgard and kill Thor's mom, Frigga, in the process of protecting Jane from them.

Thor immediately wants revenge but Odin tells him to wait - they'll be back because we still have the Aether.

Thor doesn't want to wait. So he asks Loki to help. Luckily, he knows about a secret portal to Svartalfheim, where they will use Jane to lure and confront Malekith, away from Asgard. In return, Thor promises Loki vengeance on Malekith for killing their mother.

While in transport, Thor and Loki have a heart to heart. They yell at each other. They love each other. Classic brother stuff.

There, Loki tricks Malekith into drawing the Aether out of Jane, but Thor's attempt to destroy the exposed substance fails. Malekith merges with the Aether and leaves in his ship.

Loki is real hurt, on the verge of death. Thor is like I'll tell Dad you didn't suck after all. Afterwards, Thor and Jane discover another portal in a nearby cave and reunite in London with Darcy and Jane's mentor Dr. Erik Selvig who was kinda going crazy but he's fine.

Jane knows about Malekith's plan to destroy the universe. Thor starts going through all these portals when Malekith ends up on Earth. Thor returns just in time to help transport Malekith away from Earth where he is crushed by his own ship that was also being transported at the same time.

Thor returns to Asgard, where he declines Odin's offer to take the throne and tells Odin of Loki's sacrifice. As he leaves, Odin's form transforms to that of a grinning Loki. UH OHHHHHHH.

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