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The Fandom Portals Podcast - Red One, How Christmas Lore is brought to modern audiences. Does Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson save Christmas?

Red One, How Christmas Lore is brought to modern audiences. Does Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson save Christmas?

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01/07/25 • 67 min

The Fandom Portals Podcast

Join us as I, Aaron Davies, introduce my new co-host, Adam Brasher, to the Fandom Portals family. Plus, meet Ace, Adam's loveable husky, who has enthusiastically claimed the role of our show's unofficial mascot.
We then shift our focus to the holiday blockbuster "Red One," where we dissect its unique take on Christmas lore with a lively discussion. Picture J.K. Simmons as a super-speed Santa and Christopher Hivju's feisty portrayal of Krampus—it's as thrilling as it sounds! Listen as Adam and I engage in a trivia showdown, revealing fascinating tidbits about the film's Greek-inspired roots and its hefty budget. We also delve into the film's narrative around accountability, particularly analyzing Chris Evans' character, Jack O'Malley, whose journey from hacker to redemptive father offers intriguing fodder for potential sequels.
Our conversation takes a closer look at the broader industry implications of "Red One," pondering its financial performance and its standing among other Christmas franchises. We critique everything from the film's extravagant CGI and action sequences to its pacing and storytelling devices, offering a balanced view of its strengths and weaknesses.

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Join us as I, Aaron Davies, introduce my new co-host, Adam Brasher, to the Fandom Portals family. Plus, meet Ace, Adam's loveable husky, who has enthusiastically claimed the role of our show's unofficial mascot.
We then shift our focus to the holiday blockbuster "Red One," where we dissect its unique take on Christmas lore with a lively discussion. Picture J.K. Simmons as a super-speed Santa and Christopher Hivju's feisty portrayal of Krampus—it's as thrilling as it sounds! Listen as Adam and I engage in a trivia showdown, revealing fascinating tidbits about the film's Greek-inspired roots and its hefty budget. We also delve into the film's narrative around accountability, particularly analyzing Chris Evans' character, Jack O'Malley, whose journey from hacker to redemptive father offers intriguing fodder for potential sequels.
Our conversation takes a closer look at the broader industry implications of "Red One," pondering its financial performance and its standing among other Christmas franchises. We critique everything from the film's extravagant CGI and action sequences to its pacing and storytelling devices, offering a balanced view of its strengths and weaknesses.

Contact Us:
Website: https://www.fandomportalspodcast.com/

Instagram: instagram.com/fandomportals/?locale=en
Threads: threads.net/@fandomportals
Email: [email protected]
Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/fandomportals

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The Fandom Portals Podcast - Red One, How Christmas Lore is brought to modern audiences. Does Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson save Christmas?

Transcript

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Hello and welcome to this episode of the Fandom Portals podcast , the show that explores how fandoms can help us learn and grow . I'm your host , aaron Davies , and this is a very special episode for you , fandom Portaleers , because in this episode you will be able to meet our new co-host . Our new co-host is none other than Adam Brasher . Adam's guested on the show before . He's

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