Hot Chocolate and a Movie

Ah, the ultimate fantasy - a world run by women. Come chat about one of our top movies with us. It's time for the Barbie movie!   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Tune in for a whole lotta jazz (and not as much Tom Everett Scott as we thought) as we journey through the bittersweet romance of La La Land!   We're getting way better at remembering to read our mail on air! Email us at [email protected].    Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Time for another musical! Join us as we bop along to That Thing You Do.   And once you've finished, you can weigh in on the really important question: Tom Everett Scott and Tom Hanks--Doppelgängers, or no? Tell us at [email protected].  Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Still in the mood for a 90s rom-com? We followed Meg Ryan from the wonderful French Kiss to the even-better You've Got Mail. Join us!   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Champagne Problems got us thinking about the 90s classic, French Kiss. Join us as we go on a series of misadventures through the underbelly of Paris and find love along the way! Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

We're celebrating Hanukkah a little late this year, but join us as we watch the new Hallmark film, Oy to the World. Maggie's here for the dance moves; Kristin for Craig from Degrassi.   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Ring in the new year with us with Champagne Problems! Netflix's new offering is equal parts funny and romantic, the perfect start to 2026.   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

This week we've got the not-what-we-expected but still very enjoyable Hallmark movie, She's Making a List, in which Lacey Chabert gets to have Maggie's dream job.    Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Time for another Netflix original, this time with the extremely talented Alexandra Breckenridge. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy as we unpack My Secret Santa!   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Calling all Hot Frosty fans! Take two and a half minutes to watch the fun microdrama/commercial Maybe This Christmas, then come back here and help us break it down. Trust us, you're going to be surprised.   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

You guys, this one is awesome, silly fun. Watch it!   Join us as we cover A Very Jonas Christmas Movie! Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Do you love the three not-so-wise wise men? Then check in on how everyone's doing with Three Wisest Men, the conclusion to the Hallmark Christmas trilogy!   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

The 2025 Christmas movies are coming hard and fast! This week we covered a new offering from Hallmark, Merry Christmas, Ted Cooper! Funny and low-drama, it's a great watch!   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Rejoice, listeners, for Netflix Christmas movies have begun! The first on this year's line-up is the funny and charming A Merry Little Ex-Mas.   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

It's Christmastime, listeners!!! The delightful Kimberly Sustad is back, and so are we! Join us for one of our favorite movies of the year, The Santa Class.   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Maggie finally completes her ten-year mission to get Kristin to watch Superstore. This week, Sal's dead and more than a little creepy.   Happy Halloween from all of us, and may your holiday be extra spooky!   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

16 years ago, Psych gave us the great horror movie homage, Tuesday the 17th. Is it amazing? Well, as Gus would say, "You know that's right!"   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Our Halloween extravaganza continues with a more recent Halloween episode: Abbott Elementary's Candy Zombies! Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

It's the episode that launched a hundred jokes and hours upon hours of hijinks. It's just not Halloween without a Brooklyn 99 heist.   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

It's one of the best Halloween episodes ever created, and this October, we're here for every second of it. Join Cory, Topanga, Shawn, and the gang as they're caught inside a horror movie. Even Mr. Feeney isn't safe.   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery  

Just like the rest of the world, we can't get enough of KPop Demon Hunters! Come along with us as these terrifying demons and powerful women ease us into the spookiest season of the year.   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Blasting back to the 90s for today's Christmas special episode: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Urkel. How well does this classic sitcom hold up today? You know we've got some thoughts.   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

It's Lindsay Lohan time, baby! In honor of Freakier Friday, Kristin and Maggie saw an actual in-theater movie with their daughters in tow. Listen in for their thoughts (and the thoughts of the girls as well)!   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Join us this week for a fantastic Christmas ghost story, How the Ghosts Stole Christmas. It's the most seasonal fun you can have while also running from murderous ghosts.   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Coming in just under the wire, it's Christmas in July! Happiest Season may not be the actual happiest, but it's certainly one of the funniest.   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Maggie gets her Christmas in July wish when she finally convinces Kristin to watch an episode of the X-Files! Aliens abound in this Independence Day Off-Script. Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Join us as we go back to the 90s for the blockbuster action movie, Independence Day, complete with one of the best movie speeches ever made!    Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Happy Juneteenth to all of our US listeners! With biggest apologies for the long wait between episodes, we present our Always Be My Maybe Off-Script. Since Keanu Reeves couldn't make it, we give pineapple sandwiches a try! They definitely prove to be... an experience. Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Start the summer off right with the fantastic Netflix movie, Always Be My Maybe. Ali Wong and Randall Park both shine, but if that's not enough--come for the world's greatest cameo by Keanu Reeves.   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

How best to immerse ourselves in the world of Easter Parade? One word: hats!   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

We're doing a throwback for Easter this month with the enormously successful Easter Parade. Judy Garland and Fred Astaire delight in this classic musical that's packed with heart, talent, and some truly outrageous hats.   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

We're back for our second Off-Script episode, this time for the movie Leap Year! Cooking tripe gets considered, as do public make-out sessions a la Leap Year, but in the end we go with planning our ideal trips to Ireland.   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

We're celebrating St. Patrick's Day this month, so it's back to Ireland for the rom-com, Leap Year! Is our male lead a complete jerk-face or a noble wounded lion? You decide!   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

It's the first Hot Chocolate and a Movie Off-Script! This year, Maggie and Kristin will try something new from each movie. In this episode, we talk about two hot topics from Round and Round: 80s power ballads and Dungeons and Dragons game characters. Come help us try to understand D&D and argue right along with us on what songs belong on the ultimate 80s mixtape. Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

What's better than one meet cute? Seven meet cutes! Join us on our time loop journey as we watch Rachel try to create the perfect seventh night of Hanukkah and find true love. Easy Peasy.   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Something old, something new, something borrowed and something Tiffany's blue... Christmas may be over but we're still enjoying cozy holiday movies. This festive film features all the best things in life: Christmas AND New Year's Eve, an engagement mix-up, bread, and hot chocolate.    Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

All the best wishes from Hot Chocolate and a Movie for a fantastic holiday season and a happy new year!   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

It's our final Christmas movie of the year, and what a great one to end on! Two fantastic leads make the self-referential Sugarplummed a delight. Join us next week for our annual wrap-up, and don't forget to give us your thoughts on the ending of Finding Mr. Christmas in our finale poll! Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery  

We made it to the end, folks, and we want to know what you guys think. Share your thoughts on our Finding Mr. Christmas Finale poll!   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery    

So many thoughts. So many questions. So many abs. Come discuss The Merry Gentlemen with us! PLUS, share your thoughts on our Finding Mr. Christmas Finale poll!   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery  

The drama continues as we weed down our potential Mr. Christmases! Listen in as we cover Episodes 5 and 6 of Hallmark's Finding Mr. Christmas. PLUS, share your thoughts on our Finding Mr. Christmas Finale poll!   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

I think we all knew we'd have to review a new Lindsay Lohan film. Throw in Kristin Chenoweth, and we're goners. Join us as we cover Our Little Secret! PLUS, share your thoughts on our Finding Mr. Christmas Finale poll!   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Obviously we had to watch the sequel to one of our favorites, Three Wise Men and a Baby, and to our delight, Three Wiser Men and a Boy really delivered. Check it out for more of the original's trademark humor and great characters! PLUS, share your thoughts on our Finding Mr. Christmas Finale poll!   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Ok, fine, we're hooked on Finding Mr. Christmas. Listen in as we dissect episodes 3 and 4 of this fun new series. PLUS, share your thoughts on our Finding Mr. Christmas Finale poll!   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

It's the hottest Christmas movie of the week (pun most definitely intended). Come along with us as we cover Netflix's fun rom-com, Hot Frosty! PLUS, share your thoughts on our Finding Mr. Christmas Finale poll!   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Looking for a sweet Christmas romance? London holiday vibes? A lovable supporting cast? We've got the movie for you! PLUS, share your thoughts on our Finding Mr. Christmas Finale poll!   Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

By popular request, we cover episodes one and two of the new reality show, Finding Mr. Christmas. This show has the most lovable group of guys you'll see gathered in one place this holiday season, but the real scene-stealers are the amazing hosts, Jonathan Bennett and Melissa Peterman. PLUS, share your thoughts on our Finding Mr. Christmas Finale poll!   Don't forget -- if you have a Christmas movie you want us to cover this holiday season, drop us a line at at [email protected].   Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

Happy Halloween from Hot Chocolate and a Movie! We take a quick break from Christmas to cover this fall movie with the sassiest ghost this side of the roaring 20s. Back next time with more Christmas fun! Reminder that if you have a Christmas movie you want us to cover this holiday season, drop us a line at at [email protected]!   Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

After Die Hard, and Love Hard, we finally finish up with Love Actually! So many mixed feelings about this one, but we can all agree on one thing: Alan Rickman really knows how to ruin Christmas. Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery

In our first mini-episode, we go over the classic Brooklyn 99 Christmas episode, Yippie Kayak. It really delivered on the Die Hard movie references that Kristin was looking for! Email us at [email protected]. Music by: Christmas Waltz by SoundGallery