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Christmas Movies Actually

111 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★ - 18 ratings

You don’t have to love Christmas to love this podcast. Film critic Collin Souter and renowned sheep expert Kerry Finegan delve into every type of Christmas movie they can find. Classics, non-classics, horror, Hallmark, obscurities, foreign, shorts, TV specials, unnecessary sequels and remakes. Even films that you might not think of as traditional Christmas movies. The great, the awful and the unusual, all year round.

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Episode 60: Jingle All the Way (feat. Tadd Good)

April 07, 2022 10:46 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB

Kerry and Collin are joined by theater manager, festival programmer and podcaster Tadd Good (Attack of the Killer Podcast) to talk about the mystifying perennial favorite among some, "Jingle All the Way" (1996). Does it ever get dark out in Minnesota? Have you ever gotten caught sneaking into an R-rated movie? Just who is Larry the Cable Guy? All this and more will be uncovered, plus "We Just Say Book" and a look at what's new in physical media in our "Blu-ray Gift Exchange." 

Episode 59: The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (feat. Patrick Ripoll)

March 07, 2022 02:52 - 1 hour - 96.6 MB

Kerry and Collin are joined by returning guest Patrick Ripoll to discuss the all-singing, award-winning  masterpiece, Jacques Demy's "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" (1964). How does it fit in with other films of the French New Wave? How does Christmas function in the film's final moments? How do the musical elements differ from the recently released "Annette"? All this, plus Oscar talk, the Book segment and a look at the latest releases in physical media on the "Blu-ray Gift Exchange."

Episode 58: Eyes Wide Shut (feat. Dave Canfield)

February 07, 2022 23:40 - 2 hours - 112 MB

It's not possible to take too deep a dive into Stanley Kubrick's enigmatic final film "Eyes Wide Shut," but Kerry and Collin do their best and they are aided by returning guest, Dave Canfield, to dissect the Christmasy nature of this divisive film. How do the decorations inform the visual look of the film? Is it one of Nicole Kidman's best performances? What would the film be like with an all-Muppet cast? Also, Kerry and Collin introduce a new segment, "Blu-ray Gift Exchange," in which they ...

Episode 57: Babes In Toyland (1997)

January 06, 2022 02:13 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

In keeping with a January tradition, Collin and Kerry look at another version of "Babes In Toyland" (1997). This final entry is a cheaply produced, straight-to-video version that looks suspiciously Disney-esque, in a way that might have invited some lawsuits. Can there ever be a legitimately good version of this story? Which one is the best? How big is the female protagonist's head anyway?  All this, plus the final rankings of all four "Babes In Toyland" films. 

Episode 56: It's A Wonderful Life (75th Anniversary)

December 20, 2021 06:02 - 2 hours - 160 MB

The most epic episode yet! Kerry and Collin talk to five guests (separately)--Nell Minow, Sergio Mims, Peter Sobczynski, Tadd Good and Dave Canfield--about the enduring legacy, the origins, the personal attachments to and the cultural significance of Frank Capra's timeless classic, "It's A Wonderful Life." What helps it stand the test of time? Can one movie really help us get past our differences and see the world in a new light? How does the 1977 TV remake, starring Marlo Thomas, hold up? C...

Episode 55: Arthur Christmas (10-year anniversary)

December 13, 2021 04:26 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Kerry and Collin celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Aardman animated film "Arthur Christmas." Why hasn't it been treated like an actual classic? Who still follows Justin Bieber's career and music? What is the creepiest toy ever produced around Christmastime? "Back in my day, we didn't have to ask these questions!"

Episode 54: 8-Bit Christmas (feat. Ed Daly)

November 28, 2021 19:41 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

Podcaster and author Ed Daly (The Baller Lifestyle) joins Collin & Kerry for a discussion on the new HBO Max comedy, "8-Bit Christmas." How does the film compare to "A Christmas Story?" What video games were we obsessed with during this time? What does an obscure Robert Downey Sr. movie have to do with any of this? All this and more, plus a look at Daly's book "The Christmas Book: The Ultimate Guide To Your Favorite Holiday," available now.   

Episode 53: Home Sweet Home Alone (feat. Matt Fagerholm)

November 12, 2021 02:32 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

The first major Christmas movie of the season and has been unleashed on poor, unsuspecting Disney+ subscribers. Matt Fagerholm joins Collin and Kerry for a look at "Home Sweet Home Alone," another inexplicable entry into what should have been just a single, solitary movie. Does this have anything new to offer? Has slo-mo slapstick ever been funny? Does this movie even have a hero? All this and more as the discussion comes fresh off the first viewing and a catharsis of some kind is needed for...

Episode 52: BONUS - Interview with Anwei Law of the "It's A Wonderful Life" Museum

November 07, 2021 18:29 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

The first of two episodes centering on the 75th anniversary of "It's A Wonderful Life." We spoke with Anwei Law, one of the founders of the It's A Wonderful Life Museum in Seneca Falls, NY where they are having the ultimate celebration of this classic film, from December 8-12, 2021. She gives us many details as well as an overview of what the museum and festival means to visitors and everyone involved. Go to https://www.wonderfullifemuseum.com/ for more information. 

Episode 51: Silent Night, Deadly Night - Part 2 (feat. Patrick Ripoll)

October 24, 2021 20:37 - 1 hour - 81.5 MB

Patrick Ripoll (Tracks of the Damned, Director's Club) joins Collin and Kerry to talk about the sequel to the notorious 1984 slasher film, about 30 minutes of which is shown in Part 2! How do they get away with that? Is Eric Freeman's performance the stuff of bad-movie legend? When is garbage day? All this and more as they continue to explore this goofy series of holiday slasher films, plus Kerry's Book segment. 

Episode 50: Tim Burton's A Nightmare Before Christmas

October 12, 2021 01:46 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB

"What's this?!" Kerry and Collin are joined by Christine Sellin to discuss the immortal Halloween/Christmas classic. Seemed pretty mortal when it was released, though. What made it endure? How is it different watching it as an adult? What does Minnie The Moocher have to do with any of this? We get to the bottom of all this and more as we take a perilous journey through Christmastown with our shrunken heads in tow.

Episode 49: Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas

September 08, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 91.2 MB

Kerry and Collin are joined by their friend Jim Peebles (A Very Brady Christmas episode) to talk about what might be the worst film reviewed on this show so far. Has Kirk Cameron actually read the Bible? What is the most shameless way to stretch a 40 minute movie into an 80 minute movie? How does all of this tie in with Oliver Stone's "JFK"? Find out as we make our way through the dense forest of smug, wrong-headed self-righteousness that is "Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas."

Episode 48: Happiest Season

August 09, 2021 01:42 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

This month, Kerry and Collin catch up with a holiday release from 2020, the LGBTQ Christmas comedy "Happiest Season." Does Kristen Stewart's character deserve better? What is a Cruffin? Is it worth going to a high school reunion? All this, plus the monthly "Book" segment and a look at next month's movie. 

Episode 47: Lethal Weapon (with Erik Childress & Sergio Mims)

July 06, 2021 04:00 - 2 hours - 112 MB

Joining us in person(!) is the Murtaugh and Riggs of film criticism--Erik Childress and Sergio Mims (but which is which?). We talk about Richard Donner's iconic buddy-cop movie, "Lethal Weapon" (1987) and its impact as well as its sequels. Which one is the best? How does Sammy Davis Jr. figure into all this? Is "Star Angel" worth seeing? How should egg-nog really be served? All these questions and more! This episode was recorded two days prior to the news breaking of Richard Donner's passing...

Episode 46: Desk Set (with Nell Minow)

June 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

Film critic Nell Minow joins us for a spirited talk about the Hepburn-Tracy comedy "Desk Set" (1957). Where does it rank among the nine films they made together? What other "Sets" existed during this time? What is a "Floating Island"? Find out all this and more as we talk about technological terrors and the origins of one of John Goodman's most memorable characters. Listen and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and Amazon Podcasts. 

Episode 45: A Bad Moms Christmas (with Peter Sobczynski)

May 06, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

Celebrate Mother's Day with us as we talk about the 2017 mom-based Christmas sequel that you should really skip. Film critic Peter Sobczynski returns as we talk about this forgettable comedy. We also give some better alternative Mother's Day pics, some parenting tips and where to find a good Richard Dreyfuss imitation. 

Episode 44: Fanny & Alexander

April 06, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB

Break open the cognac and settle in as Collin, Kerry and guest Brad Strauss unwrap Ingmar Bergman's celebrated, Oscar-winning "Fanny & Alexander" (1983). Which should you watch, the theatrical or TV version? How far are any of us from Lapland? And which of the great directors made the best and worst final films of their careers? All this and more in the most epic edition of the "We Just Say Book" segment yet recorded.

Episode 43: Mixed Nuts

March 10, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB

Collin and Kerry are joined by their friend Christopher Grace for a 45-minute discussion on Nora Ephron's ensemble comedy, "Mixed Nuts" (1994). The runtime is notable because Siskel & Ebert could barely talk about this movie for two minutes. How does it compare to Martin Scorsese's "After Hours"? Why did Steve Martin dye his hair? What's the connection between this film and Bergman's "Wild Strawberries"? Answers are given and you won't be put on hold. 

Episode 42: Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas (1997) and Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe In Santa (2002)

February 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

An animation spectacular! Settle in with your talking teacups and incoherent relatives and enjoy the discussion of "Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas" (1997) and "Rapsittie Street Kids: Believe In Santa" (2002). This month, Kerry and Collin dive into a direct-to-video sequel to one of the greatest animated films of all time, as well as a Christmas special that has gained notoriety as one of the very worst of all time. Both feature the voice of Paige O'Hara.

Episode 41: Babes In Toyland - Director's Cut (1986)

January 11, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

Kerry and Collin unearthed the Director's Cut of this pretty terrible movie, a cut that runs 2 hours and 22 minutes and features lip syncing by Drew Barrymore, Keanu Reeves and Pat Morita, none of which is remotely convincing. This is the third version of "Babes In Toyland" that has been discussed on the show and certainly the most nightmarish and bizarre (which is really saying something after that terrifying Mickey Mouse/monkey hybrid from the Laurel & Hardy version). Many conspiracy theor...

Episode 40: Christmas In Connecticut

December 23, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

Kerry and Collin celebrate the 75th anniversary of the incredibly charming "Christmas in Connecticut" (1945). Yes, they are well-aware Arnold Schwarzenegger directed a remake for television in 1992 and they'd rather be unaware of it. They also talk about a few other Christmas films watched over the holiday season. Also, more TV recommendations, "We Just Say Book" and a thank-you to all the guests of 2020. 

Episode 39: Home Alone

December 17, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB

Kerry and Collin talk with film critic Matt Fagerholm (RogerEbert.com) about the beloved classic, "Home Alone" (1990), which celebrates its 30-year anniversary. They discuss why the film has endured, its flaws, the careers of John Hughes and John Candy and, of course, how it compares to the French horror film, "Code Pere Noel." Also, more TV recommendations and an update on Kerry's book progress.

BONUS! Beth Crowley and Her Song "You Ruined Christmas"

December 09, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

Welcome to Christmas Songs Actually! Here is a bonus episode in which Kerry and Collin talk to singer/songwriter Beth Crowley about her Lifetime/Hallmark Christmas-movie-themed song, "You Ruined Christmas." They also talk about Christmas short films and where to find them. Also, TV talk and how The Flintstones connect to the music of U2.

Episode 38: Dear Santa (2020)

December 03, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

Collin and Kerry interview documentary filmmaker Dana Nachman about her latest film, "Dear Santa" (2020), which opens in theaters and on VOD on December 4th. The film looks at the efforts of Operation Santa, an organization that has been around since 1912 and helps those less fortunate during the holidays. It's the feel-good movie we all need right now. Plus, a segment of holiday TV special recommendations.

Episode 37: Star Wars Holiday Special

November 25, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 80.5 MB

Kerry and Collin are joined by former Director's Club co-host Brad Strauss to talk all things "Star Wars," namely the 1978 Holiday Special, the Ewok movies, the Christmas album and the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, currently on Disney+. With plenty of audio clips from your favorite Star Wars musical numbers, we'll "take you higher than the diamonds in the sky." Stir-whip-stir! 

Episode 36: Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

November 16, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 65 MB

Kerry and Collin are joined by film critic Leo Brady (amovieguy.com) to talk about Netflix's recent release, the musical fantasy "Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey." Just how well do these big musical numbers mesh with the sci-fi elements and the overall human story? How does Buddy 3000 stack against Johnny Five? There's a lot to talk about here, plus Kerry's own journey to see all 1,001 Movies You Must See Before You Die. And be sure to follow Leo Brady's Christmas movie watching journey o...

Episode 35: Silent Night, Deadly Night

October 22, 2020 14:06 - 1 hour - 74 MB

Kerry and Collin are joined by Patrick Ripoll (of Directors Club and Tracks of the Damned) to talk about the controversial-at-the-time slasher classic, "Silent Night, Deadly Night." Did parent groups in Wisconsin have a right to be upset by it? More importantly, how's the soundtrack? We dive in and explore what makes this movie unique and unsettling. 

Episode 34: Rare Exports

October 05, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

This month, Kerry and Collin are joined by Christine Sellin to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Christmas cult film "Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale." This horror treat from Finland delves into Norse mythology, mysteriously slaughtered reindeer, childhood fears and capitalism. It accomplishes a lot in 82 minutes. Perfect for Christmas or Halloween. 

Episode 33: Santa Buddies

September 09, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 84 MB

Kerry and Collin fill the episode with tangents of a slightly darker nature, but also find time to talk about the "Air Bud'-inspired, direct-to-minivan concoction "Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws," in which cute little puppies must save the spirit of Christmas. This episode is longer than the film itself, but it provides plenty of dog food for thought (but not for kids). EXPLICIT! 

Episode 32: Get Santa

August 22, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

Kerry and Collin take a look at the British comedy, Get Santa, starring Jim Broadbent as Santa Claus (again). The hosts had slightly different reactions to it, but Collin did get to re-discover a Christmas song he forgot he liked and Kerry talks about "Red River" (1948), "From Here To Eternity" (1953), "Atlantic City" (1981) for the We Just Say Book segment. 

Episode 31: Die Hard 2

August 04, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

Erik Laws (frequent guest on "Movie Madness") joins Kerry and Collin for a discussion on DIE HARD 2 in honor of its 30th anniversary. How does it compare to the original? What's the best quality kill? Is it a Christmas movie? We also get into some comic book talk and Kerry talks about "The Ascent" (1977), "The Quiet Man" (1952) and "Local Hero" (1983) for the "We Just Say Book" segment. 

Episode 30: Beyond Tomorrow

July 20, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

Kerry and Collin unearth a wholesome 1940 chestnut called "Beyond Tomorrow" (a.k.a. "Beyond Christmas") and talk about its music, special effects and vague spiritualism. Other topics include the Brady Bunch Christmas album, the death of John Lewis and seeing "Vertigo" at the Music Box Theater during COVID-19. 

Episode 29: A Very Brady Christmas

July 01, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB

Kerry and Collin are joined by Jim Peebles, an old friend from Collin's childhood who has a lot to say about the legendary sitcom and the (putting it politely) misguided story elements of its 1988 Christmas movie. Who has the most slappable husband? Who's paying for Bobby's college, which he's not attending? And the next time someone is trapped in a coalmine, should we try singing them out? Tune in and learn some valuable life lessons on family, marriage and architectural disasters.      

Episode 28: This Christmas

June 18, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

Delroy Lindo has been getting a lot of attention for his stunning performance in Spike Lee's "Da 5 Bloods," so Kerry and Collin decided to dive into "This Christmas," an ensemble comedy featuring Lindo, Idris Elba, Chris Brown and Loretta Devine. Can anyone out there explain where the name "Sock it to me cake" comes from? They also get into the topic of BLM protests and how to be a white ally in these troubled times. 

Episode 27: I'll Be Home For Christmas

May 24, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

Kerry and Collin are guest-less for this episode. Among the topics covered: A truly awful Jonathan Taylor Thomas movie, Shelley Long's unfortunate career path, "Ishtar" and the re-casting of "There Will Be Blood," which is one of the movies covered in the "We Just Say Book" segment ("The Baker's Wife" and "Cinema Paradiso" being the other two). 

Episode 26: The Holiday

April 30, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

In this episode, Kerry and Collin are joined by their friend Kelly Koch to talk about Nancy Myers' 2006 rom-com, "The Holiday." Without googling, can you guess the net worth of every actor in this film? Also, Kerry talks about "Chariots OF Fire" (1981), "The Graduate" (1967) and "Jaws" (1975) for the "We Just Say Book" segment.

Episode 25: 1941

April 13, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MB

We are joined by Erik Childress (Movie Madness, WGN Radio) to talk about Steven Spielberg's delightfully insane WWII comedy "1941," a movie that had us arguing over its merits as a Christmas movie. We also talk about our anticipation for "West Side Story" and how moviegoing has been and will be affected by quarantine. Also, Kerry talks about "Close-Up" (1990), "Boyz n' The Hood" (1991) and "Cabin In the Woods" (2011) for the "We Just Say Book" segment. 

Episode 24: The Silent Partner

March 23, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

We are joined by film critic and host of The Director's Club and Voices & Visions, Jim Laczkowski, to talk about the 1978 bank heist thriller, "The Silent Partner." Can it really replace "Die Hard" as the go-to R-rated thriller to watch every year? We also check in with each other on how self isolation has been going and Kerry talks about "Carmen Jones" (1954), "King of New York" (1990) and "The African Queen" (1951) for the "We Just Say Book" segment. Stay a SAFE little Jesus, everyone. (...

Episode 23: Angela's Christmas / The Snapper

March 15, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

Could this be the first episode of Irish Movies Actually? For St. Patrick's Day, we tried to find an Irish Christmas movie to talk about. Best we could do was a Netflix animated short called "Angela's Christmas." And since we made the effort to watch it, we also talk about the Irish pregnancy comedy, "The Snapper" (1993), which is traditionally watched in Ireland on December 26th. We hope you're all well. Stay safe and enjoy!

Episode 22: One Magic Christmas

February 13, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

Film critic Peter Sobczynski joins Collin and Kerry as they look at one of more curious items of the Disney canon, 1985's unflinchingly dark "One Magic Christmas," featuring Harry Dean Stanton as a Christmas angel who likes to pay visits to children in the middle of the night. The "We Just Say Book" discussion gets especially spirited as they talk about "The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover" (1990), "The Paleface" (1948) and "The Biter Tea of General Yen" (1932).

Episode 21: Klaus

January 26, 2020 18:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

Kerry and Collin test their new recording equipment out on a discussion of the Oscar-nominated KLAUS, an animated treat from Netflix about the origin of Santa Claus. What elevates it from other Santa origin stories? Also, Kerry talks about "Land Without Bread" (19233), "A Tale of Winter" (1992) and "The Gleaners and I" (2000) for the "We Just Say Book" segment.

Episode 20: Babes In Toyland (1960)

January 14, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

We're a little late in posting this episode, but we think you'll enjoy what we have to say (and what we don't have to say) about Disney's misbegotten version of "Babes In Toyland" (1960), which has very little going for it as a Christmas movie and a movie in general. We also celebrate a milestone in Kerry's quest to see all 1,001 Movies You Must See Before You Die for the "We Just Say Book" segment. Follow the journey from talking about "Babes" to talking about "Vice Squad."

Episode 19: Love Actually

December 23, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

For the last show of 2019, Rebecca Martin joins us to talk about the film that carries this show's namesake, "Love Actually," the "Ultimate Romantic Comedy" that has become a Christmas classic, like it or not. We also take time to thank all our guests of 2019 and wish everyone here a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year. "Stay a little Jesus," everyone and Baaaaa! Humbug!

Episode 18: The March Sisters At Christmas

December 19, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MB

In honor of Greta Gerwig's upcoming version of "Little Women," we dig deep into the made-for-Hallmark miracle known as "The March Sisters At Christmas," a modernized version of Alcott's story, told exactly as she intended it... full of Twitter drama, dumb iPad apps and curiously vindictive water heaters. This movie exists. Hear us talk about it as well as some Christmas specials we enjoy, the Chicago Film Critics Association awards and, of course, "We Just Say Book."

Episode 17: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

December 13, 2019 12:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

LIVE from the Elk Grove Theater! Collin Souter and Erik Childress talk about the classic "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" following a 30th Anniversary screening. Unfortunately, Kerry couldn't make it, so no "Book" segment, but Collin and Erik talk about why this film has endured over the decades.

Episode 16: Noelle

November 25, 2019 13:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

Kerry and Collin discuss the Disney+ film "Noelle," starring Anna Kendrick and Bill Hader. Can a by-the-numbers Christmas storyline still be fresh and entertaining? We also talk about other shows and films we watched on the new streaming service as well as odd Santa schools around the world. We may have to dive into that again pretty soon. Also, Kerry talks about "Battleship Potemkin" (1925), "Mirror" (1975) and "Wake In Fright" (1971) for the "We Just Say Book" segment.

Episode 15: Last Christmas

November 08, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Kerry and Collin are once again joined by film critic Steve Prokopy, this time to break down the latest Christmas release, "Last Christmas." Is this better than the Hallmark stuff or does it fit right in? They talk about that as well as the big ending, which is a separate segment. SPOILER ALERT! Also, Kerry talks about "Tokyo Olympiad" (1965), "Videodrome" (1983) and "The Hurt Locker" (2008) for the "We Just Say Book" segment.

Episode 14: Black Christmas (1974)

October 28, 2019 05:00 - 1 hour - 76 MB

Kerry and Collin are joined by film critic Sergio Mims to talk about Bob Clark's highly influential horror opus, "Black Christmas," released in 1974, a few years before "Halloween." Sergio provides a wealth of information on "Black Christmas" and other films of its era, because, you know, HE WAS THERE! Kerry talks about ""The Heiress" (1949), "Scream" (1996) and "Wanda" (1970) for the "We Just Say Book" segment. Also, Sergio sticks around to give us his take on the previously-discussed "The...

Episode 13: 3615 Code Pere Noel (aka Dial Code Santa Claus)

October 08, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

"Code Pere Noel" (aka, "Dial Code Santa Claus") is the best Christmas film you've never seen or heard of. Released in France in 1989, this yuletide horror film came out a year before the similarly-themed "Home Alone," but never reached an audience in the US. We want to help change that! It's "Home Alone" meets "Rambo" meets "Silent Night, Deadly Night" meets "The Shining" meets "John Wick" with direct references from films of its era. And it's a lot of fun! Film critic Dave Canfield jo...

Episode 12: Santa With Muscles

September 05, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MB

Kerry and Collin dive into the immortal Hulk Hogan vehicle, "Santa With Muscles," a mid-90s, straight-to-video yuletide extravaganza, in which our hero gets amnesia, becomes Santa Claus and discovers The Dark Crystal (not the movie, the actual crystal). This episode poses the question, at what time does a T-square become a perfectly viable weapon? Also, Kerry talks about "Letter From An Unknown Woman" (1948), "The Palm Beach Story" (1942) and "Performance" (1970 for the "We Just Say Book" se...

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