Side Stories: Christmas Movie Stories
Last Podcast On The Left
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What is the main topic of the podcast episode?
The episode focuses on discussing the best and worst Christmas movies of all time, featuring hosts Henry, Eddie, and guest Jackie Zebrowski.
Why do the hosts discuss Christmas movies in this episode?
The hosts discuss Christmas movies as a holiday gift to their audience, following the positive reception of their Halloween horror movie show.
What is Jackie Zebrowski's opinion on classic Christmas movies?
Jackie dislikes classic maudlin Christmas movies like 'Miracle on 34th Street,' 'Meet Me in St. Louis,' and 'A White Christmas,' finding them overly sentimental and emotionally manipulative.
What is Eddie Larson's criteria for judging the worst Christmas movies?
Eddie judges the worst Christmas movies based on their lack of originality, poor execution, and the emotional response they evoke, often finding them forced or overly corporate.
What is Henry Zebrowski's favorite Christmas movie?
Henry loves 'Scrooged,' particularly for Bill Murray's heartfelt ending monologue, despite Murray's notorious behavior on set.
What is the controversy surrounding 'Muppet Christmas Carol' on Disney Plus?
Disney Plus removed the song 'When Love Is Gone' from 'Muppet Christmas Carol,' which is considered a crucial emotional moment in the film, sparking criticism from fans.
What is Jackie Zebrowski's pick for the worst Christmas movie?
Jackie considers 'Saving Christmas,' starring Kirk Cameron, as the worst Christmas movie due to its heavy-handed religious messaging and lack of entertainment value.
What is Eddie Larson's opinion on modern Christmas movies?
Eddie believes modern Christmas movies struggle to create classics because they are rushed, overly corporate, and lack the emotional depth and originality of older films.
What is Henry Zebrowski's opinion on 'Die Hard' as a Christmas movie?
Henry considers 'Die Hard' a great movie that happens to take place during Christmas, appreciating the emotional weight the holiday setting adds to the story.
What is Jackie Zebrowski's opinion on 'Love Actually'?
Jackie strongly dislikes 'Love Actually,' finding it uncomfortable and problematic, especially after learning about Keira Knightley's discomfort during filming at age 17.
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