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Dec 25, 2025 42 min

The Holdovers

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Cinema D’Amore hosts Justin and Chuck dig into Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers, a bittersweet, Christmas-set drama about an isolated teacher, a troubled student, and a lunchroom companion who come together as an unlikely family over winter break. The episode unpacks the film’s mix of dark humor and quiet melancholy, its deliberately retro 1970s vibe, and standout performances from Paul Giamatti and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, while exploring themes of grief, loneliness, and the strange comfort of unexpected connection. Merry Christmas to anyone spending the holidays alone, this one’s for you. Hosted by Justin Morgan Co-hosted by Charles Phillips Mixing and Music by Scratchin’ Menace Follow us on Facebook and Bluesky for updates. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms. Please subscribe, rate, and review. We appreciate the support!

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  1. 0:04 Welcome to Christmas Cinema
  2. 18:31 Trimethylaminauria Explained
  3. 32:44 The Sadness of Holiday Loneliness
  4. 39:05 Future Movie Discussions

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