Third Annual Christmas Songs That Don’t Suck Thread
It’s that time again. Let’s start things off with a tune by the Kinks. Continue reading Third Annual Christmas Songs That Don’t Suck Thread
Tag: Christmas
Christian holiday celebrated annually on December 25th
Holiday Threads On The Avocado
Because someone had to do it! Here’s a collection of threads about the winter solstice holidays (oh, all right, mostly Christmas) posted on the Avocado. I’m not including Day/Night Threads unless they’re specifically requested, at least for now. If anyone … Continue reading Holiday Threads On The Avocado
Share Your Yuletide Decor 2019
You spend hours working away on assembling the perfect Christmas decorations… and so few people are going to see it. It’s time you get recognized for your hard work. Post your lovely Christmas displays, your favorite ornaments, your trees, your … Continue reading Share Your Yuletide Decor 2019
Public Domain Theater: Meet John Doe (& “Aschenputtel”)
Welcome to Public Domain Theater, your home for the wonderful world of films that have (in the United States, at least) fallen into the public domain, and are free for everyone to see! The Christmas season is upon us, so … Continue reading Public Domain Theater: Meet John Doe (& “Aschenputtel”)
Movie Recap: Mrs. Santa Claus (1996)
On December 8, 1996, CBS aired a Hallmark Entertainment musical titled Mrs. Santa Claus. It starred Angela Lansbury singing songs by Jerry Herman, the composer for Hello Dolly! and her Broadway hit Mame. Mrs. Claus leaves her distracted husband for … Continue reading Movie Recap: Mrs. Santa Claus (1996)
Hallmark’s Christmas in July: Hats off to Christmas! Recap/Review
Hey, everyone. Did you know that it’s six months til Christmas and we should all be shopping? HOW ARE YOU NOT SHOPPING?! Thanks to capitalism, Hallmark saw an opportunity and created its “Christmas in July” series where it shows only … Continue reading Hallmark’s Christmas in July: Hats off to Christmas! Recap/Review
Justice League, “Comfort and Joy”
When you commit to writing about an entire season of television, you even write about the holiday specials. That’s how it works. “Comfort and Joy” is pretty light fare, easily the least consequential episode of Justice League. I’ll probably leave … Continue reading Justice League, “Comfort and Joy”
Hallmark Christmas: A Midnight Kiss Recap/Review
Happy New Year and happy end to the Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas! A Midnight Kiss is your reward for sticking with me through this endeavor which technically began in October. This film isn’t really Christmassy, but it’s fitting for … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: A Midnight Kiss Recap/Review
Hallmark Christmas: When Calls the Heart: The Greatest Christmas Blessing Recap/Review
This is the penultimate recap/review for Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas. When Calls the Heart: The Greatest Christmas Blessing aired on Christmas Day which is either the most coveted spot of Hallmark’s films or no one watches stuff on Christmas, so … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: When Calls the Heart: The Greatest Christmas Blessing Recap/Review
Hallmark Christmas: Reunited at Christmas Recap/Review
Yes, it is very much post-Christmas, but I promised the whole Countdown to Christmas so you’re getting them. Hallmark is still showing them films on its station so I’m sort of in the clear. I’ll just tell myself that. Let’s run … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: Reunited at Christmas Recap/Review
Hallmark Christmas: Christmas Made to Order Recap/Review
Christmas Made to Order stars a guy who I’ve seen host a lot of Food Channel baking competitions. He always has a weird foolish energy which I think the network hires him for. This film has nothing to do with … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: Christmas Made to Order Recap/Review
Hallmark Christmas: Jingle Around the Clock Recap/Review
Merry Christmas! Here’s your present from me: TWO recaps/reviews in ONE DAY! My struggle is your reward. I don’t like the title to this film, but I guess that comes as no surprise seeing as I’ve not expressed much positivity … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: Jingle Around the Clock Recap/Review
LGBT Movies: Holiday Cringe
Cringe comedy is a specific genre of comedy that derives humor from social awkwardness. ~ Wikipedia I was pretty hard on the film Make the Yuletide Gay when I first saw it. After reviewing ten other LGBT holiday films I … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Holiday Cringe
Second Annual Christmas Songs That Don’t Suck Thread
Same drill as last year, post links to your favorite Christmas songs that are actually pretty good. Last year I went with a classic, Mr. Tom Waits’ “Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis”. This time, I’m highlighting a more … Continue reading Second Annual Christmas Songs That Don’t Suck Thread
Hallmark Christmas: A Gingerbread Romance Recap/Review
If you’ve not had enough gingerbread in the runup to Christmas, then have I got a film for you: A Gingerbread Romance. With Christmas just weeks away, the architecture firm Taylor works for enters her in a contest in which … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: A Gingerbread Romance Recap/Review
Hallmark Christmas: Entertaining Christmas Recap/Review
In today’s episode, Jodie Sweetin entertains Christmas. I don’t really see her as a Hallmark heroine. Maybe because I’ve heard her cuss and I couldn’t imagine any of the other actresses doing so without it being SCANDALOSO. So, yes, Entertaining … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: Entertaining Christmas Recap/Review
Public Domain Theater: It’s a Wonderful Life (& “Spies”)
Welcome to Public Domain Theater, your home for the wonderful world of films that have (in the United States, at least) fallen into the public domain, and are free for everyone to see! This Saturday, in honor of the Holiday … Continue reading Public Domain Theater: It’s a Wonderful Life (& “Spies”)
Christmas Song Tournament–THE WINNER
And the winner is…. “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by 3 votes! Final score was 39-36 over “O Holy Night.” In the third place match, “Carol of the Bells” won out over “Mr. Grinch” with a final score of … Continue reading Christmas Song Tournament–THE WINNER
Awash in the Steam Holiday Double Feature Special: A Very Murray Christmas and Bojack Horseman Christmas Special
We’re doing something a little different today. Instead of looking at steaming services–okay, mostly just Netflix–encroaching into the world of film, we’re looking a double feature of a distinctly television event: The Christmas special. A Very Murray Christmas (2015) … Continue reading Awash in the Steam Holiday Double Feature Special: A Very Murray Christmas and Bojack Horseman Christmas Special
Christmas Song Tournament–Round 7: Championship Match
Well, here we are in the final round. To earn it’s way into the championship match, “O Holy Night” (which was the #1 seed in the Religious division), had to overcome the “He Shall Feed His Flock” aria from Handel’s … Continue reading Christmas Song Tournament–Round 7: Championship Match
Love Actually/Hate Actually #7: Billy Mack/Joe
In Love Actually/Hate Actually, Great Boos Up discusses each story in the movie and puts it on trial in an attempt to grapple with his enjoyment of the movie versus his own acknowledgement of its problems. The Defendants: Billy Mack … Continue reading Love Actually/Hate Actually #7: Billy Mack/Joe
