On this episode, film critic, podcaster, and author Alonso Duralde joins Tim for the entire show. We’ll be talking about his new book, Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas, Revised and Updated Edition. We’ll also have a conversation about modern Christmas movies and countdown the most re-watch worthy Christmas movies to come out since 2010.
00:00 – 03:11 Intro
03:11 – 13:55 We Need A Little Christmas Now
13:55 – 21:31 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag
21:31 – 32:00 A Discussion of Modern Christmas Movies
32:00 – 52:34 5 Golden Things – Re-watchable Christmas Movies (Post 2010)
52:34 – 56:27 Wrap Up and Special Announcement
56:27 – 59:27 Outtakes
“We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band
“Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki
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Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas – Revised and Updated Edition
https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/have-yourself-a-movie-little-christmas-9781493087440/
Where to Find Alonso Duralde
https://bsky.app/profile/aduralde.bsky.social
https://www.instagram.com/alonso.duralde/
https://thefilmverdict.com/author/alonsothefilmverdict-com
https://www.patreon.com/LinoleumKnife
https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/maximum-film/
https://www.youtube.com/c/BreakfastAllDayPodcast
https://deckthehallmark.com/person/alonso
Alonso and Tim’s Lists of Modern Christmas Movies
Alonso’s List
5. See You Next Christmas (2021)
4. Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024)
3. Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point (2024)
2. Krampus (2015)
1. Arthur Christmas (2011)
H.M. Feast of the Seven Fishes
Tim’s List
5. Noelle (2019)
4. Godmothered (2020)
3. The Christmas Chronicles (2018)
2. Red One (2024)
1. Spirited (2022)
H.M. Iron Man 3 (2013)
H.M. Shazam (2019)
Tim’s Sight Gag On Video So That You Can Actually SEE It
https://www.tiktok.com/@cantwaitforchristmaspod/video/7564339537384574239
https://youtube.com/shorts/fuPdxKQUZ60
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1375593924128960
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQJ8wYEEbCy/
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I really enjoyed this episode! Re: the Re-watchable Christmas Movies segment, do you have both Alonso’s and your lists written down somewhere, or do I have to re-listen with my pen in hand? I want to watch them all!