EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 39 MIN
Bad Santa (2003) — Director’s Cut vs Theatrical | Thumb War
from Thumb War · host Bleav + Rachel Selig & Jason Doyle
This week on Thumb War, we revisit Bad Santa (2003) — Terry Zwigoff’s filthy, funny, and surprisingly tender Christmas classic. Jason & Rachel dig into the Director’s Cut vs the Theatrical version, studio interference, and why Billy Bob Thornton’s Willie T. Soke somehow becomes one of the strangest “found family” characters in holiday movie history. Along the way, we celebrate: Bernie Mac & John Ritter’s perfect comic chemistry Zwigoff’s anti-sentimental worldview Why this movie still works — and why it probably wouldn’t get made today A holiday staple in this house. Not safe for work. Definitely not safe for kids. Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes + bonus shows: http://bit.ly/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Bad Santa (2003) — Director’s Cut vs Theatrical | Thumb War
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