This week, one week out from Christmas(! Can you believe it?!), the elves discuss the cult classic, criminally underrated, 1985 holiday film, Santa Claus: The Movie. While a formative film in the childhoods of both Julia and Anthony, Thom is going in completely fresh, and the discussion yields some interesting differences in how he views certain aspects of the story compared to how his two cohosts do. One thing becomes evident though the longer the in-depth conversation goes on: David Huddleston is Santa Claus, and the superhero-like mythology built around the Christmas figure in this movie has shaped countless personal and pop-culture perceptions as to who exactly Santa is, and what his world should look like. Also discussed in this episode is new Christmas music that have made our playlists this holiday season! So settle back with a cup of hot cocoa, put those carols on the radio, and enjoy, because not only is this a fun episode you don't want to miss, but Christmas is nearly upon us - make sure to savor every last second of this upcoming week.
I Know It's Hard. We Both Just Have To Be Strong. Just Until It Breaks. (A Creature Was Stirring)
Holy Crap, You Aren't The Killer! You're Telling The Truth! You Don't Exist! (It's a Wonderful Knife)
First Off, The Barn Elf Doesn't Like Changes To The Barn. (There's Something in the Barn)
Our Tale Starts The Same Coming Out Of The Gate, But This Time We're Adding Just One Twist Of Fate. (The Mean One)
Once You're Real, You Can't Become Unreal. (The Velveteen Rabbit [2023])
'Twas The Night Before Christmas, Before The Bad Guys Turned Good, When All Through The City, They Cased Each And Every Neighborhood. (The Bad Guys: A Very Bad Holiday)
Chestnuts Roasting And Marshmallows Toasting, Let's Put The Year Under The Tree! (Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas)
For Me, Christmas Is All About The Gifts. And If You're A Kid, Your Only Goal Is To Maximize The Amount Of Presents You Get On The Big Day. (Diary of A Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever)
Hippity Hoppin', Easter's On Its Way! (Here Comes Peter Cottontail)
Perfect! Christmas At The Sizzler! (Frasier [2023] - Season 1 - Episode 10 - Reindeer Games)
Nothing Says "Merry Christmas" Like A Hostage Situation! (Reba - Season 2 - Episode 10 - Cookies For Santa)
Try As They Will And Try As They Might, Who Steals Me Gold Won't Live Through The Night! (Leprechaun)
Okay Then, Don't Do It For Dad. Do It For Mom. Look, She's Really Bummed Out Right Now And It's All Just 'Cause Christmas Is Messed Up. (Ted - Season 1 - Episode 6 - Loud Night)
Vampires Probably Not That Big On Christmas, Now That I Think About It. (Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Season 3 - Episode 10 - Amends)
Christmas Is About People Spending Money They Don't Have On Gifts That People Don't Want. (With Love, Christmas)
Well, Christmas Is Coming And I Think I Need Your Help. (12 Gifts of Christmas)
The Holidays Don't Have To Be Perfect. (Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!)
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Behold, They Shall Call Him Immanuel - God With Us! (Journey to Bethlehem)
You See, History Is Not Simply The Study Of The Past. It Is An Explanation Of The Present. (The Holdovers)
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