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Episode 92: The Family Stone (2005)
Christmas Movies Actually
09/05/23 • 106 min
Kerry and Collin take a look at "The Family Stone," staring Sarah Jessica Parker, Diane Keaton, Craig T. Nelson and an impressive assemblage of actors who make up a family (the Stone family! Get it?) that might be the most annoying family to have to marry into. Who is most worthy of the audience's sympathies in this film? Who is least deserving? How should one dress when meeting a partner's parents for the first time and why should you never so such a thing during Christmas? All this, plus a big ol' pile of blu-rays to look at from the month of August for the Blu-ray Gift Exchange.
Films covered in the Blu-ray Gift Exchange:
Criterion:
"Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart" (1985)
"Akira Kurosawa's Dreams" 4K (1990)
Paramount:
Warner Bros.:
Warner Archive:
"Father's Little Dividend" (1951)
"The Life of Emile Zola" (1937)
Sony Pictures:
Universal:
"The Doris Day / Rock Hudson Collection"
Music Box Films:
09/05/23 • 106 min
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Episode 89: Die Hard - 35th Anniversary
Christmas Movies Actually
07/20/23 • 119 min
Erik Childress and Erik Laws return to talk with Kerry and Collin about the classic action film that redefined the genre while also changing the conversation about what constitutes a Christmas movie: 1988's "Die Hard." Everything about the film today still feels perfect and their discussion covers a wide range of iconic scenes and characters. Who was the script originally intended for? Was giving officer Powell the final kill the right move? Is it a Christmas movie? (of course it is, but it has to be asked no matter what, apparently). The discussion dovetails nicely into Kerry's "Book" segment.
Book films covered:
07/20/23 • 119 min
Episode 84: Last Holiday (2006)
Christmas Movies Actually
05/05/23 • 80 min
Kerry and Collin take a look at the Queen Latifah comedy "Last Holiday," which is actually a remake of an Alec Guinness comedy from 1950. Surprisingly, Robert Zemeckis served as executive producer on this film, which is about as simple and formulaic as a film can be, but its star makes it work (mostly). Why did it take 23 years to make this film? How come nobody talks about Christmas here? What's the best way to go skydiving? Also, another STACKED edition of the Blu-ray Gift Exchange as Kerry and Collin take a look at what's new in physical media from the month of April.
Blu-ray titles covered:
Music Box Films:
Paramount:
Criterion:
Warner Bros:
Warner Archive:
05/05/23 • 80 min
Episode 87: Trapped In Paradise (1994)
Christmas Movies Actually
06/20/23 • 74 min
Kerry and Collin take a look at the 1994 crime comedy "Trapped In Paradise," starring Nicolas Cage, Dana Carvey and Jon Lovitz (the previously planned "The Holly and the Ivy" episode had to be postponed). How does this movie compare to other get-out-of-town crime comedies that also take place during Christmas? Is there such a thing as a "nativity sleigh"? What does any of this have to do with 1959's "The Aligator People"? All this, plus three films covered during Kerry's "We Just Say Book' segment.
Book films covered:
06/20/23 • 74 min
Episode 86: Funny Farm (feat. Jim Laczkowski)
Christmas Movies Actually
06/05/23 • 98 min
Film critic and Now Playing Network head honcho Jim Laczkowski joins Collin & Kerry to talk about the underrated Chevy Chase comedy "Funny Farm" (1988), which also stars Madolyn Smith Osborne, as a couple who buy a dream home in a town populated by deranged, drunken lunatics. Why didn't this film catch on back in the day? Is this Chevy Chase's best film? Why do people wear Christmas wreaths around their necks in this film? All this, plus another STACKED Blu-ray Gift Exchange.
Films covered on the Blu-ray Gift Exchange:
Releases from Paramount and Criterion.
Warner Bros:
Warner Archive:
06/05/23 • 98 min
Episode 85: Tangerine (feat. Clint Worthington)
Christmas Movies Actually
05/20/23 • 69 min
EXPLICIT CONTENT! We don't want any angry letters after this, so there you go. Kerry and Collin are joined by Chicago film critic Clint Worthington (The Spool) to break down Sean Baker's Christmas Eve comedy about a day in the life of two L.A. trans sex workers trying to find a cheating ex-boyfriend. And it's all about the hustle! Why is the use of the song "Toyland" so important here? How does Christmas tie in with these seemingly dark themes? What are the advantages to making a movie on an iPhone 5? All this, plus a Book segment that covers some familiar ground as well as a film from the Chicago Critics Film Festival.
Book films covered:
"Tangerine"
"The Right Stuff"
"All About Eve"
05/20/23 • 69 min
Episode 88: Mrs. Santa Claus (feat. B.L. Panther)
Christmas Movies Actually
07/05/23 • 101 min
Kerry and Collin are joined by film critic B.L. Panther to talk about the 1996 made-for-TV musical "Mrs. Santa Claus," starring Angela Lansbury, Charles Durning and Michael Jeter. How did this end up being the perfect film to talk about the week of Independence Day? How is Santa magic used (or not used) in 1910 America? Finally, is it so hard for commercial-based streaming services to put their commercial breaks in where they are actually supposed to go in a made-for-TV movie? All this, plus many titles--old and new--covered on he Blu-ray Gift Exchange.
Blu-ray movies covered:
NEON:
Music Box Films:
Criterion:
"Time Bandits" + "Rules of the Game" & "Red River"
Warner Bros.
Warner Archive:
Kino:
"Tales From the Gimli Hospital"
07/05/23 • 101 min
Episode 83: The Santa Clause (1994)
Christmas Movies Actually
04/20/23 • 76 min
Kerry and Collin finally get around to Tim Allen movies with what is arguably one of the most influential Christmas movies of all time, "The Santa Clause". That doesn't mean "great" necessarily, but the movie does provide the template for hundreds of Santa-based movies that would come later and continue to be made today. Is this the first Santa with a lactose intolerance? Who is Kerry's favorite character in this film? Is there a darker, more satisfying fable to be told with this story? All this, plus Kerry talks about three movies from "1,001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" in the "We Just Say Book" segment.
Book movies covered:
04/20/23 • 76 min
Episode 82: Jingle Bell Rocks
Christmas Movies Actually
04/05/23 • 89 min
Have you ever wondered where those crazy Christmas songs come from? The ones you hear at the end of every episode of this show (as well as the intro)? Well, in honor of Record Store Day (April 22), Collin and Kerry take a look at Mitchell Kezin's very entertaining documentary "Jingle Bell Rocks" (2014), which examines the people who discover this music, the people who made it and the passion everyone has for it. Collin and Kerry talk about the songs they enjoy from the film, the collector mentality and even play a few snippets of music as well. Plus, a stacked Blu-ray Gift Exchange segment to round out this celebration of physical media.
Blu-ray Gift Exchange movies covered:
Music Box Films:
Paramount:
Criterion:
Warner Archive:
Warner Bros:
04/05/23 • 89 min
Episode 90: The Barbie Christmas Movies
Christmas Movies Actually
08/05/23 • 94 min
Kerry and Collin went back and explored three Christmas-themed Barbie movies that came out between 2001 and 2011 (all direct-to-DVD). They both watched "Barbie: A Perfect Christmas," which tells the story of Barbie and her sisters being stranded in a Christmas village while on their way to New York. What better way to deal with that situation than to put on a show? Separately, Kerry and Collin also watched "Barbie in The Nutcracker" (2001) and "Barbie In A Christmas Carol" (2008), respectively. Which is the best of the three? What other worthwhile Barbie movies are out there (besides the obvious)? What does any of this have to do with the U2 song "The Last Night On Earth"? All this, plus a bountiful Blu-ray Gift Exchange segment, featuring Best Picture winners and a couple of Collin's all-time favorites.
Paramount:
Criterion:
Warner Bros:
Warner Archive:
"The Land of the Pharaohs" (1955)
"The Last Time I Saw Paris" (1954)
"The Fastest Gun Alive" (1956)
Drafthouse:
Music Box Films:
08/05/23 • 94 min
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How many episodes does Christmas Movies Actually have?
Christmas Movies Actually currently has 99 episodes available.
What topics does Christmas Movies Actually cover?
The podcast is about Visual Arts, Christmas, Podcasts, Movies, Arts and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on Christmas Movies Actually?
The episode title 'Episode 92: The Family Stone (2005)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Christmas Movies Actually?
The average episode length on Christmas Movies Actually is 82 minutes.
How often are episodes of Christmas Movies Actually released?
Episodes of Christmas Movies Actually are typically released every 16 days.
When was the first episode of Christmas Movies Actually?
The first episode of Christmas Movies Actually was released on Dec 18, 2018.
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