Christmas Movies Actually
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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:
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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:
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Episode 99: Scrooged (feat. Ed Daly)
Christmas Movies Actually
12/05/23 • 98 min
Ed Daly, author of "The Christmas Book," joins Kerry and Collin for a discussion on the 1988 classic comedy "Scrooged," starring Bill Murray. For Ed, it was a memorable childhood moviegoing experience. For Collin, it was a memorable teenage experience working at a movie theater at the time. For Kerry, it was a memorable cable TV staple. Does it hold up? Are the supporting actors actually funnier than Murray? What do we all remmeber about the films "Moving Violations" and "Pandemonium"? All this, plus a non-holiday related edition of the Blu-ray Gift Exchange.
Ed Daly's book "The Christmas Book: The Ultimate Guide To Your Favorite Holiday"
Blu-ray movies covered:
Paramount:
Warner Bros:
"A Christmas Story Christmas" DVD
Criterion:
"Jackie Chan: Emergence Of A Superstar" collection
Warner Archive:
"Looney Tunes: Collector's Choice, Vol. 2"
Music Box Films:
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108: Little Miss Millions (1993)
Christmas Movies Actually
04/05/24 • 84 min
Kerry and Collin take a listener request and talk about an obscure TV movie called "Little Miss Millions," starring Howard Hesseman and (Jennifer) Love Hewitt. The film is directed by Jim "Chopping Mall" Wynorski, whose entire filmography is covered in this one single episode. How many times does Collin drop "Midnight Run" into the conversation? Do young people not know who Howard Hesseman is? Can anyone at anytime use a mirror to blind someone? Also, Collin reviews the latest and greatest in physical media from the month of March in the Blu-ray Gift Exchange.
Blu-ray movies covered:
Criterion / Janus Contemporaries:
Warner Bros.
Paramount:
Sony:
Warner Archive:
"Looney Tunes - Collector's Choice, Vol. 3"
"The Boob / Why Be Good?" Double feature (1926 / 1929)
Music Box Films:
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"
Episode 65: Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe
Christmas Movies Actually
09/05/22 • 88 min
Collin and Kerry pay tribute to the late, great Paul Sorvino as they dissect the ABC Family Classic, inexplicably titled "Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe," without having seen the MIA original. Is this Jenny McCarthy's finest work? Why is her character named Mary Class instead of Mary Claus? Why hasn't "Back To the Beach" achieved greater cult status? All these questions, plus the Book segment and a look at what's new in physical media on the Blu-ray Gift Exchange.
"We Just Say Book" featured titles:
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" (1988)
"A Brighter Summer Day (1991)
"Meshes of the Afternoon" (1943)
Blu-ray Gift Exchange featured titles:
"Hotel Du Nord" (Criterion)
"Dog Soldiers" (Shout Factory)
"Back To the Beach" (Paramount)
Episode 56: It's A Wonderful Life (75th Anniversary)
Christmas Movies Actually
12/20/21 • 175 min
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? Collin and Kerry also answer listener mail and feedback.
BONUS discussion at the very end about another enduring classic.
Episode 12: Santa With Muscles
Christmas Movies Actually
09/05/19 • 71 min
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" segment. Also... NEW FEATURE: Christmas Movie News. What's coming to a theater or streaming service near you this season?
Episode 94: Anna and the Apocalypse (feat. Peter Sobszynski)
Christmas Movies Actually
10/05/23 • 114 min
Who doesn't love a good musical-zombie-Christmas movie? Kerry and Collin are joined by frequent guest Peter Sobczynski to talk about the 2017 horror-musical "Anna and the Apocalypse" and break down how it manages to mix vastly different tones into a tight 93 minutes. How different is the film today when viewed after the height of the real pandemic? How does this film compare to ther horror-based cult movie musicals? Will Collin and Kerry be able to master their Dudley Moore and Mary Tyler Moorse imitations on a future episode? All this, plus a robust Blu-ray Gift Exchange segment.
Movies covered on the Blu-ray Gift Exchange:
Criterion:
Paramount:
Warner Bros.
Warner Archive:
Universal:
Drafthouse Films:
Music Box Films:
Episode 28: This Christmas
Christmas Movies Actually
06/18/20 • 71 min
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.
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How many episodes does Christmas Movies Actually have?
Christmas Movies Actually currently has 123 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 89: Die Hard - 35th Anniversary' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Christmas Movies Actually?
The average episode length on Christmas Movies Actually is 84 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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