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The Family Man is a 2000 American romcom directed by Brett Ratner, from a screenplay by David Diamond and David Weissman. The film stars Nicolas Cage and Téa Leoni, with Jeremy Piven, Saul Rubinek, and Don Cheadle in supporting roles.

Today we watched Black Christmas, a 1974 Canadian slasher produced and directed by Bob Clark. The story follows a group of sorority sisters who receive threatening phone calls and are eventually stalked and murdered by a deranged killer during the Christmas season.

Today we watched Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean, the seventh episode of the British television series Mr. Bean. It was first broadcast as a Christmas special in December 1992. This episode also marks the last appearance of Mr. Bean's girlfriend in the original television series until reappearing on Mr. Bean: The Animated Series eleven years later.

Today we watched Happiest Season, a 2020 romantic comedy directed by Clea DuVall, from a screenplay written by DuVall and Mary Holland. With an ensemble cast consisting of Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Dan Levy, Mary Holland, Victor Garber, and Mary Steenburgen, the film follows a woman who struggles to come out to her conservative parents while she and her girlfriend visit them during Christmas. 

Today we watched Batman Returns, a 1992 film directed by Tim Burton, based on the DC Comics character Batman. In Batman Returns, which is set at Christmas, Batman faces both the Penguin, while dealing with Max Shreck, a corrupt tycoon who allies with the Penguin to bring Gotham City under his control, and Catwoman, who seeks vengeance against Shreck.

Santa Claus is Comin' to Town is a 1970's stop motion television special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions. The film stars the voices of Fred Astaire and Mickey Rooney and tells the story of how Santa Claus and several Claus-related Christmas traditions came to be. It is based on the hit Christmas song "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town"

Today we watched The Princess Switch, a 2018 American Christmas film directed by Mike Rohl The film starring Vanessa Hudgens is based on the ‘Parent Trap’ formula, where two people who look identical run into one another and decide to switch places. 

Today we watched Klaus, a 2019 animated film produced for Netflix. The film starring J.K Simmons, Rashida Jones and Norm Macdonald, revolves around a postman stationed in an island town to the Far North who befriends a reclusive toymaker.  Follow us on Instagram: christmasandchillpodcast

Well well well, we're back! Long time no speak - you look beautiful How's the family? We kick things off with the Vince Vaughn and Reece Witherspoon movie, Four Holidays. Also known as Four Christmases, this 2008 movie tells us the story of Brad and Kate, who despite their best efforts, are forced to visit all their families for the holidays in one day. Follow us on Instagram: christmasandchillpodcat

It's the end of Season 1 and we're going out with a bang! Join us as we hand out awards, have a laugh, and talk all things Christmas for the last time. Follow us on Instagram: christmasandchillpodcast We now have Facebook as well! You can like us here Got a question? Contact our mailbag at mailbag.christmasandchill@gmail.com

Join us as we go one on one in this post Christmas trivia special to find out who paid the most attention during the season, who really does love Christmas, and who is the Christmas Champion for 2020! Follow us on Instagram: christmasandchillpodcast We now have Facebook as well! You can like us here Got a question? Contact our mailbag at mailbag.christmasandchill@gmail.com

And finally, we’re looking at Love Actually, a 2003 Christmas-themed romantic comedy written and directed by Richard Curtis. It features an ensemble cast, composed predominantly of British actors. Mostly filmed on location in London, the screenplay delves into different aspects of love as shown through ten separate stories involving a wide variety of individuals, many of whom are shown to be interlinked as the tales progress. The story begins five weeks before Christmas and is played out in a weekly countdown until the holiday, followed by an epilogue that takes place one month later. Follow us on Instagram: christmasandchillpodcast We now have Facebook as well! You can like us here Got a question? Contact our mailbag at mailbag.christmasandchill@gmail.com

Today we’re looking at The Night Before a 2015 American Christmas comedy stoner film directed by Jonathan Levine. The film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen and Anthony Mackie as three childhood friends who annually reunite on Christmas Eve in search of the best party in New York City.  Follow us on Instagram: christmasandchillpodcast We now have Facebook as well! You can like us here Got a question? Contact our mailbag at mailbag.christmasandchill@gmail.com

Today we’re looking at The Night Before a 2015 American Christmas comedy stoner film directed by Jonathan Levine. The film stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen and Anthony Mackie as three childhood friends who annually reunite on Christmas Eve in search of the best party in New York City.  Follow us on Instagram: christmasandchillpodcast We now have Facebook as well! You can like us here Got a question? Contact our mailbag at mailbag.christmasandchill@gmail.com

Today we’re looking at Last Christmas a 2019 romantic comedy directed by Paul Feig and written by Bryony Kimmings and Emma Thompson. Based on the song of the same name, and inspired by the music of George Michael, the film stars Emilia Clarke as a disillusioned Christmas store worker who forms a relationship with a mysterious man and begins to fall for him Follow us on Instagram: christmasandchillpodcast We now have Facebook as well! You can like us here Got a question? Contact our mailbag at mailbag.christmasandchill@gmail.com

Today we’re looking at Frosty the Snowman, a 1969 animated Christmas television special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions. The special first aired on December 7, 1969, on the CBS television network and has aired annually for the network's Christmas and holiday season every year since. The story follows a group of school children who build a snowman called Frosty and place a magic hat on his head, which makes him come to life with enchanted power.  Follow us on Instagram: christmasandchillpodcast We now have Facebook as well! You can like us here Got a question? Contact our mailbag at mailbag.christmasandchill@gmail.com

Today we’re looking at The Santa Clause Trilogy, a series of comedy films starring Tim Allen. After he accidentally causes the death of a man in a Santa suit, Scott and his son are magically transported to the North Pole, where an elf explains that Scott must take Santa's place before the next Christmas arrives. Over the span of the trilogy, we follow along as Scott embraces the new, permanent role he has as Santa Claus. Follow us on Instagram: christmasandchillpodcast We now have Facebook as well! You can like us here Got a question? Contact our mailbag at mailbag.christmasandchill@gmail.com

Today we’re looking at Fred Claus a 2007 comedy directed by David Dobkin,  It is loosely based on the poem "A legend of Santa and his brother Fred" written by Donald Henkel. The plot begins When Fred's criminal ways finally land him in big trouble, his brother Santa Claus bails him out and brings him to the North Pole to work off the debt by making toys.  Follow us on Instagram: christmasandchillpodcast We now have Facebook as well! You can like us here Got a question? Contact our mailbag at mailbag.christmasandchill@gmail.com

Today we’re looking at A Charlie Brown Christmas a 1965 animated television special, and is the first TV special based on the comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz. The program made its debut on CBS on December 9, 1965. In this special, Charlie Brown finds himself depressed despite the onset of the cheerful holiday season. Lucy suggests he direct a neighborhood Christmas play, but his best efforts are ignored and mocked by his peers.  Follow us on Instagram: christmasandchillpodcast We now have Facebook as well! You can like us here Got a question? Contact our mailbag at mailbag.christmasandchill@gmail.com

Today we’re looking at Christmas with the Kranks a 2004 American Christmas comedy based on the 2001 novel Skipping Christmas by John Grisham. It was directed by Joe Roth and  written and produced by Chris Columbus. The film tells of a couple who decide to skip Christmas one year since their daughter is away, much to the chagrin of their neighbors until their daughter decides to come home at the last minute.  Follow us on Instagram: christmasandchillpodcast We now have Facebook as well! You can like us here Got a question? Contact our mailbag at mailbag.christmasandchill@gmail.com