Introduction: Welcome, movie enthusiasts, to another exciting episode of C Your Ts, the show that unpacks your favorite films and presents them in a whole new light. I'm your host, Chris, and joining me is the man with the movie knowledge, Tracy. Opening Banter: In this festive episode, Chris and Tracy dive headfirst into the holly-jolly world of Christmas movies. From beloved classics to underrated gems, they discuss the films that have become staples of the holiday season. Christmas Movie Criteria: Setting the stage, our hosts establish the criteria for a Christmas movie. It's not just about Santa and snow; the heartwarming spirit and thematic elements play a crucial role. From Die Hard to Home Alone, they explore the diverse range of films that fit the festive bill. Top Picks: The hosts share their top picks for Christmas movies, each revealing their personal favorites and the reasons these films hold a special place in their hearts. Chris reveals a childhood trauma linked to a classic Christmas film projection mishap. Santa Claus Conundrum: Is Tim Allen's The Santa Clause a Christmas movie? Our hosts engage in a spirited debate, exploring the film's themes and its place in the holiday canon. Tracy confesses his admiration for Dan Aykroyd and Jamie Lee Curtis in Trading Places. Gremlins and Projectionist Panic: A dive into the spooky side of Christmas movies with Gremlins sparks a tale of projectionist panic from Chris's past. Discover why the film's unexpected twist led to a cinematic scare during a break. Christmas Carol Classics: The hosts explore the various adaptations of A Christmas Carol, from the 1938 black and white version to Jim Carrey's animated mocap take. Patrick Stewart's rendition gets a nod as the definitive Ebenezer Scrooge, and they ponder the uniqueness of the Muppet Christmas Carol. Spirited: A Modern Classic? Contemplating the inclusion of Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell's Spirited on the list, the hosts grapple with its potential as a Christmas movie staple. They leave it up to the listeners to decide its fate. Love Actually, Bad Santa, and More: Diving into Love Actually, the hosts acknowledge its pop culture influence and discuss the perennial appeal of Bad Santa. The conversation turns to the Muppet Christmas Carol, White Christmas, and the timeless Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Unconventional Additions: From Lifetime Christmas movies to Santa Paws and Beverly Hills Chihuahua saves Christmas, the hosts explore unconventional additions to the Christmas movie canon. The debate includes the merits of Ernest Saves Christmas and the infamous Star Wars Christmas special. Closing Banter: As the episode winds down, Chris and Tracy share their absolute favorite Christmas movies, acknowledging the various criteria influencing their choices. They extend an invitation to listeners to provide feedback and suggest additions or removals from the Christmas movie list. Homework and Call to Action: The hosts assign homework for the next episode: listening to the iconic Forrest Gump soundtrack. They emphasize the importance of likes, subscribes, and reviews, encouraging listeners to engage on both podcast platforms and YouTube. Outro: With holiday cheer and movie magic in the air, C Your Ts bids farewell to its festive audience. Join us next time as we explore the enchanting world of drama on the big screen. Until then, happy watching and happy holidays! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/c-your-ts/message
