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Send a textSome movies age out. Dirty Dancing somehow ages up. It’s part romance, part rebellion, part time capsule of a summer that changed everything. This episode digs into why a scrappy, low-budget 80s movie about dance, class, and chemistry still hits decades later. Whether you came for the soundtrack, the lift, or Patrick Swayze doing Patrick Swayze things, this one still knows exactly what it’s doing. We breaks down Dirty Dancing from every angle that matters. The plot, the characters, the moments that made it iconic, and the stuff that feels surprisingly relevant today. Ratings get thrown around. Hot takes land. The 1960s backdrop, class tension, and Baby and Johnny’s dynamic get real airtime. And yes, the soundtrack gets the respect it deserve 🎥 By the NumbersRelease Year: 1987Director: Emile ArdolinoBudget: ~$6 millionBox Office: ~$214 million worldwideRuntime: 100 minutesRotten Tomatoes: 72% critics | 90% audienceGenre: Romantic Drama🎭 Main CastPatrick Swayze as Johnny CastleJennifer Grey as Frances “Baby” HousemanJerry Orbach as Dr. Jake HousemanCynthia Rhodes as Penny JohnsonKelly Bishop as Marjorie Houseman10 Facts You Need To KnowVal Kilmer was originally offered the role of Johnny Castle but turned it down. Billy Zane was also considered before Patrick Swayze was cast.Sarah Jessica Parker and Sharon Stone both auditioned for the role of Baby Houseman.Several scenes were improvised, including moments where Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey were joking around during rehearsals.Jennifer Grey was 27 years old playing a 17-year-old, while Patrick Swayze was 34 playing a character in his early 20s. (One of us definitely has a crush on her)Cast rehearsals often turned into full-on dance parties, helping build chemistry on set.The film had a tight production schedule with only two weeks of rehearsal and a 44-day shoot.Because filming took place in the fall, production crews spray-painted leaves green to make it look like summer.The lake used for the water dance scene was around 40 degrees, causing actors’ lips to turn blue from the cold.Patrick Swayze turned down $6 million to appear in a sequel because he did not like the concept.“(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, and the soundtrack bLISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textThis is the final day. Day 12.Trivia. Beer. Wine. Shots.More trivia.Chess and Crack-Whores go Christmas.Note much else to say here. #ListenLISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textBecause some holiday icons feel like old friends and others feel like a bad idea after one drinkThis one’s simple. Christmas movies are full of characters. Some are fun to watch. Some feel like people we’d actually want to sit next to and have a beer with. That’s the whole conversation.We run through Christmas movie characters and call it straight. Who would be a good hang. Who would be exhausting. Who would be fun for one drink and who you’d avoid after that. Yukon Cornelius comes up. Clark Griswold comes up. A few non-traditional picks sneak in and stir things up.It’s less about the movies and more about who we'd get down with.What We CoverFavorite Christmas movie characters worth hanging out withWhy certain personalities age better than othersThe difference between fun on screen and fun in real lifeHow nostalgia shapes character loyaltyWhat these picks say about personal holiday styleKey TakeawaysYukon Cornelius stands out because he feels uncomplicated. Optimistic, curious, and completely comfortable being himself, which makes him an easy pick for a no-pressure beer.Clark Griswold is chaotic but relatable. The kind of person who means well, tries too hard, and probably shouldn’t have more than one drink, but would still be entertaining.Characters like John McClane enter the conversation because Christmas movies don’t always look like Christmas movies. Sometimes it’s the setting and attitude that matter more than the wrapping paper.The debate isn’t about who’s the best character. It’s about who feels tolerable in real life. Someone you could actually sit with and enjoy without needing an escape plan.These choices reveal how humor and nostalgia blend together during the holidays. The characters people choose are often tied to comfort, memory, and personality more than the movie itself.LISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textChristmas movies aren’t about the story. Nobody’s here for tight plots. They’re about the place. The street you swear you’d move to tomorrow if it existed. Houses packed close together, lights borderline obnoxious, and neighbors who know your business whether you like it or not. It feels loud, messy, and alive in a way real life usually isn’t.That’s why people get so attached to these movies. They’re not chasing Santa. They’re chasing the feeling. The idea that everyone’s around. That the chaos means something. That even the annoying neighbors and awkward moments are part of the deal. You can fight, disappear for a year, say dumb things, and still end up in the same place when it counts.What counts as a Christmas movie isn’t about rules. It’s about memory. Where you were when you first watched it. Who was in the room. Whether the house felt full or empty at the time. Those movies lock in a version of the holidays you either miss like hell or are still trying to recreate.What We CoverWhy Christmas movie neighborhoods feel aspirationalThe idea of community as the real holiday fantasyDebates around what qualifies as a Christmas movieHow personal history shapes favorite picksWhy nostalgia and setting drive emotional attachmentKey TakeawaysChristmas movie neighborhoods work because they represent a version of community that feels rare in real life. The appeal is less about perfection and more about shared experience and proximity.The Cranks’ neighborhood stands out as an idealized version of holiday togetherness. It feels festive, intrusive, supportive, and overwhelming all at once, which makes it believable.Debates about what counts as a Christmas movie are really debates about memory and meaning. Personal experiences often matter more than release dates or themes.Some movies feel like Christmas because of how people gather inside them, not because of the plot itself. The environment carries as much weight as the story.Nostalgia amplifies emotional response. Movies tied to decorating, family traditions, or specific moments tend to carry more staying power year after year.LISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textChristmas movies don’t stick because they’re perfect. They stick because they’re familiar. The noise, the tension, the traditions that somehow survived generations, and the moments that are funny now but felt chaotic in real time. These films work because they mirror real family dynamics more than holiday fantasy.In this episode, the conversation centers on why movies like National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, A Christmas Story, and Home Alone still resonate decades later. Each one taps into a different version of family reality. The overcommitted dad. The uncomfortable traditions. The chaos of too many people in one house at the same time.What We CoverWhy the Griswolds feel uncomfortably relatable How nostalgia can be funny and unsettling at the same time The chaos of large family gatherings on screen Why humor carries emotional weight in holiday films How traditions become both sacred and stressfulKey TakeawaysThe Griswolds work because they represent the pressure many families feel to force a perfect holiday, even when everything is clearly unraveling. That tension is what makes the movie funny and familiar at the same time.A Christmas Story hits differently depending on personal experience. What feels nostalgic to some feels claustrophobic or awkward to others, especially when viewed through the lens of childhood discomfort.Home Alone captures family chaos before it turns into a comedy. The early moments of confusion and noise reflect what it feels like to grow up in a packed household during the holidays.Christmas movies often resonate because they reflect lived experiences, not idealized ones. Viewers see their own families in exaggerated moments that are only slightly dialed up.Iconic quotes stick because they’re attached to emotional memory. The lines aren’t just funny. They’re reminders of how those moments felt in real life.Chapters00:00 Day 10 - Which Christmas movie is most like your family? 00:55 Family dynamics in holiday films 02:49 The Griswolds as a reflection of family life 05:32 A Christmas Story and the nostalgia tension 08:23 Home Alone and the chaos of family gatherings 10:17 Exploring other Christmas classicsLISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textDie Hard again, hurt feelings, and one snowman that emotionally wrecked the roomWe sat down and recorded 12 episodes all about Christmas. Our favorite Christmas movies, our favorite Santa, our worst Santa, the soundtracks we love. A little insight into who we are and what we actually care about this time of year.Lethal Weapon gets thrown into the mix with full confidence, backed by arguments about setting, timing, and action-movie credibility. Mean Girls lands purely on the strength of Jingle Bell Rock, which opens the door to personal holiday memories doing more work than logic. Then Jack Frost changes the tone entirely. What starts as an odd pick turns into a genuinely emotional moment that reminds everyone why holiday movies hit harder than expected.What We CoverWhy the definition of a Christmas movie breaks down fastThe Die Hard debate and why it refuses to go away Action movies that take place during Christmas How one song can anchor a movie to the holidays A Jack Frost moment that catches everyone off guardThe MoviesSome movies become Christmas movies because people keep showing up for them every December. That’s it. No rules. No checklist. If it’s on every year and you don’t skip it, congrats, it’s a Christmas movie now.Setting does more work than people want to admit. Put a story during Christmas, add a little emotion, and people will fight to the death that it counts. Explosions, cops, or bad decisions don’t disqualify it.Nostalgia wins every argument. What was on TV in your house matters more than logic ever will. These picks aren’t about being right, they’re about memory and habit.Mean Girls proves how low the bar actually is. One song, one scene, and suddenly a movie with zero holiday intent gets Christmas status for life. You don’t have to like it, but you’re not changing anyone’s mind.Jack Frost flips the room because it stops being funny and starts being real. Loss, family, and time hit harder around the holidays, and this one goes straight there. Not everyone’s favorite, but hard to ignore once it lands.LISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textClaymation showed up again, nostalgia did the heavy lifting, and nobody agrees on anythingWe sat down and recorded 12 episodes all about Christmas. Our favorite Christmas movies, our favorite Santa, our worst Santa, the soundtracks we love. A little insight into who we are and what we actually care about this time of year.Best Christmas soundtrack sounds like an easy category. It wasn’t. This one goes off the rails almost immediately. Someone opens with Claymation. Again (Erica). Dinosaurs are singing. Nobody asked for that. Erica is fully in like she’s got equity in Claymation. The rest of us are just staring at each other wondering how this keeps happening.California Raisins. We had to explain this to Katie.Home Alone. Wins, hands down.Polar Express. Scary - it sucked (accordingly to Ryan) but the Hot Chocolate song live on forever.But then... The Grinch with Tyler the Creator shows up.... and then.... Johns like "Who's this dude" - Bruh - It's Tyler the Creator. Christmas soundtracks are the soundtracks of your childhood. Where you were. How old you were. What your house sounded like in December.LISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textAnimated Christmas movies, creepy eyes, and the moment we learned Ryan has limitsWe sat down and recorded 12 episodes all about Christmas. Our favorite Christmas movies, our favorite Santa, our worst Santa, the soundtracks we love. A little insight into who we are and what we actually care about this time of year.Animated Christmas movies = Christmas's version of Pennywise.Claymation is as accepted as Porcelain dolls in your grandmothers house.We learn pretty quickly that animation and Ryan don’t mix. Not even a little. Polar Express creeps him out. Frosty is a no. Claymation is an absolute hard pass. Animation + Ryan don’t mix like no chicks and two … (Google it).Movies in This Episode The Polar Express The Year Without a Santa Claus Klaus Mickey’s Christmas Carol How the Grinch Stole ChristmasFavorite Clips / Favorite ScenesThe Polar Express This movie lives in a weird space. Everyone agrees it’s creepy. Dead eyes. Strange movement. Unsettling vibes. And yet, it’s still a family tradition. The golden ticket scene works. The hot chocolate scene gets quoted every year. People complain about it while continuing to watch it anyway.The Year Without a Santa Claus Straight childhood. Snowmiser. Heatmiser. Songs that get stuck in your head forever. It looks old. Nobody cares. Santa’s burned out. Mrs. Claus is clearly running the show. This was always on TV growing up whether you asked for it or not.Klaus This one sneaks up on everyone. It starts slow and doesn’t grab you right away. Stick with it and suddenly it hits. The story works. The characters work. It explains Christmas without being cheesy or preachy. By the end, there’s a real argument that this might be one of the best Christmas movies ever made. Animated or not.Mickey’s Christmas Carol The dependable pick. Short. Familiar. Easy to throw on. Kids love it. Adults don’t hate it. It does exactly what it’s supposed to do and gets out.How the Grinch Stole Christmas The animated Grinch still clears. No debate. The other versions start fights. This one doesn’t. The ending still hits. This is why the story stuck in the first place.That’s the episode.LISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textWe sat down and recorded 12 episodes all about Christmas. Our favorite Christmas movies, our favorite Santa, our worst Santa, the soundtracks we love. A little insight into who we are and what we actually care about this time of year.Coming off the funniest movies episode, this one had no chance of staying calm. We thought we were picking the most romantic Santa. What we actually did was expose how wildly different our definitions of romance are. This episode builds straight off yesterday’s chaos and then somehow escalates it. Dictionaries get involved. Feelings get questioned. Nobody backs down.Movies in This Episode Noelle (The absolute most romantic EVER!) Christmas in Handcuffs The Holiday It’s a Wonderful LifeFavorite Clips / Favorite ScenesNoelle This one turns into a fight fast. Not about the movie. About what romance even is. Ryan’s angle is simple. Romance is showing up when someone’s lost and helping them get back on their feet. That’s it. Female Santa throws gasoline on the whole thing. People talk over each other. Definitions get pulled. Oxford gets name dropped. Nobody budges. Ryan definitely doesn’t.Christmas in Handcuffs Everyone hears the setup and immediately says no. Then it keeps playing. It’s uncomfortable. It’s dumb in spots. It shouldn’t be romantic at all. And somehow it works just enough that nobody shuts it off. It’s not butterflies. It’s more “why am I still watching this” energy. Which ends up being the compliment.The Holiday This is where everyone relaxes for a second. This is what most people thought we were doing when we said romantic. Cozy houses. Broken people. Fresh starts. Jude Law doing Jude Law things. Nobody argues this one. It just makes sense.It’s a Wonderful Life John goes classic. Again. It’s not his best take, but we let him have the mic anyway. George Bailey finally saying what he feels without knowing how to say it right. It’s awkward and sincere and actually works. Annoying, but solid. John gets one point and then we move on.LISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textWe sat down and recorded 12 episodes all about Christmas. Our favorite Christmas movies, our favorite Santa, our worst Santa, the soundtracks we love. A little insight into who we are and what we actually care about this time of year.Every family has that one movie that flips the switch from normal life into full holiday mode. It isn’t always logical. It isn’t always classy. But once that movie hits the screen, the season officially starts. Day 1 is where we own that truth and admit the film that tells each of us it’s finally Christmas. Home Alone Katie drops Home Alone and everyone already knows Ryan’s riding with the same pick. No coordination, just the universal Thanksgiving-night tradition kicking in. Dinner ends, plates hit the sink, Home Alone goes on.Katie’s locked on the classics… the paint cans, the mac-and-cheese countdown, the aftershave scream. Ryan’s angle is the traps. The marbles, the strings, the whole “eight-year-old running a demolition side hustle” energy. Naturally the group lit him up for admitting he used to build traps as a kid. Fully deserved.Christmas Vacation John and Erica are basically the Griswold's at this point because they both lead with Vacation without hesitation. No backstory, no buildup. It’s just the movie that flips the holiday switch for them. Erica watches it the moment she feels the Christmas energy hit. John saves it for the whole family so he can do the “everyone sit down, it’s time” moment. They both agree it’s the movie that officially declares the season has started. LISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textWe sat down and recorded 12 episodes all about Christmas. Our favorite Christmas movies, our favorite Santa, our worst Santa, the soundtracks we love. A little insight into who we are and what we actually care about this time of year.Every year we pretend we’re film critics. Then December hits and suddenly we’re defending movies we’d never admit to liking in public. Day 2 is all about the Christmas movies we know are bad but refuse to stop watching.Movies in This EpisodeUnaccompanied Minors (Erica)Deck the Halls (Katie)Christmas with the Kranks (Ryan)Frosty the Snowman (John)Favorite Clips / Favorite ScenesUnaccompanied Minors – EricaErica loves this one because it reminds her of the kind of goofy kids’ Christmas chaos she grew up on. She’s all about the airport blizzard setup and the mismatched kids stuck together making the best of it. She fully admits it’s not a great movie, but it hits the nostalgia switch for her and that’s all she needs.Deck the Halls – KatieKatie’s into the corny Christmas stuff and she owns it. She likes the predictable plot, the bright lights, the “seen from space” nonsense, and the cast being way too good for the movie they’re in. She’ll tell you straight up that she doesn’t go for cheesy movies… unless it’s Christmas. Then she wants all the corniness at once.Christmas with the Kranks – RyanRyan hated this movie for years, but it grew on him and now he kind of loves it. He likes Tim Allen’s energy and the whole “grumpy guy who can’t escape Christmas” vibe. Once he rewatched it, he realized it wasn’t good, but it wasn’t supposed to be. It’s his perfect example of a movie that’s bad and lovable at the exact same time.Frosty the Snowman – JohnJohn picked this one because it drives him insane. He hates how stupid parts of it are, hates the hat, hates the “Happy Birthday,” hates the whole sauna death scene. But there’s something about it being so ridiculous that he can’t let it go. It’s the movie he complains about the most… which somehow makes it the perfect pick for this category.LISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textWe sat down and recorded 12 episodes all about Christmas. Our favorite Christmas movies, our favorite Santa, our worst Santa, the soundtracks we love. A little insight into who we are and what we actually care about this time of year.You’d think picking the best Santa would be easy. It’s not. Turns out everyone has wildly different Santa baggage. Some want wholesome. Some want gritty. Some want claymation. And some of us pick Paul Giamatti because we forgot how much we liked Fred Claus until we rewatched it.Movies in This EpisodeFred ClausMiracle on 34th StreetFrosty the SnowmanThe Santa ClauseNoelleFavorite Clips / Favorite ScenesFred Claus – KatieKatie's all about Paul Giamatti’s exhausted, real-world Santa. She loves that he’s stressed, has high blood pressure from eating cookies, and basically acts like every parent the week before Christmas. And the brother dynamic with Vince Vaughn is what sold her. She wants a Santa with a little baggage and this one delivers.Miracle on 34th Street – JohnJohn loves realism. Ryan hates realism. He’s into the idea that Santa could just be this normal guy insisting he’s the real thing. The Dutch scene gets him emotional and the remake with the deaf girl sealed it. And once he learned Edmund Gwynn won an Oscar, that was it. John treats this Santa like a national treasure.Frosty the Snowman – EricaErica grew up on Christmas claymation, so this Santa hit her right in the childhood. She loves the greenhouse moment where Santa saves Frosty and the whole emotional swing of the scene. Finding out the voice actor was the Haunted Mansion guy just made her double down on it. Comfort Santa energy. That’s her lane.The Santa Clause – RyanWho doesn't love a little Tim Allen? The grunts, the moans, the pointing. He looks rough-sh, but he's underneath, he's gentle and caring. Noelle is a close second to Tim but we'll talk about that when they talk Christmas romance.LISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textWe sat down and recorded 12 episodes all about Christmas. Our favorite Christmas movies, our favorite Santa, our worst Santa, the soundtracks we love. A little insight into who we are and what we actually care about this time of year.You learn a lot about people when you ask them what the funniest Christmas movie is. It’s the same energy as meeting your favorite radio DJ in person and their face completely rooned your whole fantasy. And for anyone new here, “rooned” is how Katie says “ruined.”(Sorry Katie. Kevin’s got ya back but this was the perfect chance...)Yeah. This is that episode.Who’s Kevin? Yeah that’s me. The AI who is writing these notes because TMC has better things to do.Sorry dudes.Movies in This EpisodeFour ChristmasesElfChristmas VacationBad SantaFavorite Clips / Favorite ScenesFour Christmases (Katie)Vince Vaughn trying to set boundaries with his brothers and getting flattened immediately.The Taboo scene — “capital of China,” “Hong Kong,” “miniskirt,” the whole guessing-meltdown.Vaughn and Reese are stuck doing four different family Christmases after their trip gets cancelled.Jon Favreau and Tim McGraw as the huge brothers who beat him up for fun.Elf (Erica)“Buddy the Elf, what’s your favorite color?” — Erica drops this and everyone reacts instantly.The mailroom dance — Will Ferrell kicking like he’s made of springs.Buddy calling himself a “cotton-headed ninny-muggins.”Bad Santa (Slinka)Billy Bob Thornton’s full meltdown — “Are you f***ing with me?”The “France!” moment where someone answers way too fast on the phone scene.John defends this pick like it’s the hill he’s dying on.Christmas Vacation (Ryan)Clark trying to hold the family together while everything around him falls apartThe house lighting scene where he blows out half the power gridCousin Eddie showing up uninvited and immediately derailing the holidayLISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a text Amy Schumer stars in Kinda Pregnant, a movie that feels like it was written during a baby shower and edited during a nap. Netflix tossed $15M at it and somehow still ended up with a punchline that overstayed its welcome. We walked in expecting garbage—and left with hot takes, real talk about pregnancy, and more than a few “yeah, that tracks” moments. By the Numbers Release Year: 2024 Platform: Netflix Budget: $15 million Rotten Tomatoes Score: 37% Runtime: 97 minutes Awards Won: BHWWAAAA NONEMain Cast Amy Schumer – Kate Michelle Buteau – Denise Mike Colter – Greg Emily Ratajkowski – herself (cameo) Fun Facts The baby shower extras were reportedly real fans of Amy Schumer. The dressing room scene was based on a real story from Schumer’s stand-up. Netflix promoted the film as a “relatable comedy” during Maternal Health Week. The wardrobe malfunctions were all improvised. Amy’s character was named after her childhood babysitter. Filming wrapped in just 28 days. The final script was rewritten 12 times. Mike Colter was cast after Schumer saw him on a late-night show.Movie Mistakes Visible boom mic during one baby shower scene. Pregnancy timeline didn’t align with character development. The character “Greg” switches job titles multiple times. One scene shows the same ultrasound twice with different dates. Lighting continuity breaks during the dressing room sequence. A baby name reveal contradicts earlier dialogue. A background extra breaks character by laughing at a serious moment.Key Takeaways Amy Schumer’s Pregnant had a $15M budget but still felt like a low-stakes TV pilot. Rotten Tomatoes wasn’t kind, but it did spark a surprisingly rich convo. The baby shower scene nailed friend group politics better than the rest of the movie. Humor was hit-or-miss—more relatable than riotous. One dressing room scene made everyone squirm (in a good way). Personal stories about awkward OB visits and social pressure added real heat to the breakdown. Final movie rankings were all over the place—this one’s divisive. The plot was predictable, but not LISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textDiCaprio kills it. Nicholson looks like the Dollar Store version of Beetlejuice. Baldwin's accent sounds like you just went into debt from your $0.10, 10-for-1 Columbia House CD deal. Wahlberg is sexy AF. And Damon? He disappoints one of us.In this episode, we talk "The Departed"By the NumbersRelease Year: 2006Budget: $90 millionBox Office: $291.5 million worldwideRotten Tomatoes: 91% (critics), 94% (audience)Directed by: Martin ScorseseAcademy Awards: 4 Wins (Best Picture, Director, Adapted Screenplay, Film Editing)Oscar Nominations: 5 total (Mark Wahlberg nominated for Best Supporting Actor)Main CastLeonardo DiCaprio – Billy CostiganMatt Damon – Colin SullivanJack Nicholson – Frank CostelloMark Wahlberg – Sgt. DignamMartin Sheen – Capt. QueenanVera Farmiga – Madolyn MaddenAlec Baldwin – Capt. EllerbyFun FactsNicholson showed up with a dildo in his coat during the “she’s on her period” scene—Scorsese didn’t know he’d do thatWahlberg refused to do press for the film unless he got a writing credit for his own lines (he didn’t, but most of his stuff was improvised)DiCaprio was so stressed filming this that he started getting panic attacks off setNicholson originally wanted his character to wear a red dildo—Scorsese had to cut him offThere’s a hidden X in the background before every major death—Scorsese copied it from ScarfaceThe script was so violent that Warner Bros tried to pull Nicholson out—he stayed for creative freedomVera Farmiga met with a real LAPD shrink who worked with officers on both sides of the lawMovie MistakesQueenan’s body falls at two totally different angles depending on which shot you watchThe rooftop gunshot echo doesn’t match what a suppressed weapon would sound likeDamon pulls out his phone in scenes set before smartphones had those interfacesYou can see a cameraman’s arm reflected in the elevator metal during the final sequenceIn one scene, Costello’s cigar length changes in four different cuts like it’s teleportingKey TakeawaysDiCaprio never got nominated for this movie - BS.Wahlberg wasn’t even in the movie that long but stole every sceneLISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textIn this episode, we do something different. We break down Adolescence, Netflix’s four‑part series that tears the crap out of every parent’s stomach. It’s a crime drama following 13‑year‑old Jamie Miller after his arrest for murdering classmate Katie Leonard, and it digs into how his family unravels, Jamie’s own demons, and the darker corners of online radicalization and toxic masculinity.Every episode plays out in one continuous take - no cuts, the camera keep rolling.  You live the fear. The phone call no mother wants. The silent kitchen dinner, and that courtroom door slamming. By the end, you're staring at your own kids, wondering how you’d handle a moment like this.This one was real.Here are six themes that’ll stick with you long after you press play:One‑shot immersion Every episode unfolds in a single, unbroken take—no edits, no pauses. You’re right there in the living room, the custody hearing, the kitchen. There’s nowhere to hide and no break from the tension.Parental panic That phone call no mother wants isn’t just drama—it’s a gut‑punch. You feel every second of a parent’s helplessness, that moment when you realize you can’t protect your kid from what’s already done.Family fracture Dinner becomes a minefield. Every look, every silence carries more weight than the plates on the table. You see how one act shatters trust and turns a home into a pressure cooker of blame and regret.The Courtroom That courtroom door slamming shut isn’t just a sound effect—it’s the finality of a system closing in. You feel the claustrophobia of justice in motion, and you wonder how you’d stand under that kind of scrutiny.Toxic masculinity Jamie’s struggle isn’t just about guilt—it’s about the expectations shoved onto boys. Silence, anger, keeping it together — you see how those pressures can twist a kid’s world into something unrecognizable.Online radicalization This isn’t sci‑fi—it’s how a few bad clicks can spiral into real horror. You watch how the internet can become an echo chamber of ideas that push a kid past the point of no return.By the Numbers Release Year: 2025 Episodes: 4 Runtime: ~51–65 minutes per episode Filming Style: One continuous take each episode Director: Philip Barantini Creators/Writers: Jack Thorne & Stephen Graham LISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textYou ever wake up missing a tooth, sharing a suite with a tiger, and somehow spark a $469M global phenomenon? That’s The Hangover. It wasn’t just a comedy—it was a cultural reset. No A-listers (at the time), no big expectations, just chaos, chemistry, and a story that slapped. We break down the casting near-misses, Vegas madness, and why this film still outpunches most comedies today (even with Mike Tyson in it).In this episode, we look at The Hangover, comedy, film ratings, Oscars, character analysis, behind the scenes, Vegas, real-life inspiration, comedy awards, movie analysis, casting, character dynamics, wedding, chaos, Mike Tyson, and film review.By the Numbers• Release Year: 2009 • Box Office Gross: $469.3 million • Rotten Tomatoes Score: 79% • Director: Todd Phillips • Budget: $35 millionMain CastBradley Cooper as Phil – A Star Is Born, American Sniper, Silver Linings Playbook, LimitlessEd Helms as Stu – The Office, Cedar Rapids, Vacation, Captain UnderpantsZach Galifianakis as Alan – Due Date, Baskets, Between Two Ferns, BirdmanJustin Bartha as Doug – National Treasure, Gigli, The New Normal, Holy RollersKen Jeong as Mr. Chow – Community, Crazy Rich Asians, Knocked Up, Role ModelsSupporting CastHeather Graham as Jade (the stripper Stu marries)Jeffrey Tambor as Sid Garner (Alan’s dad)Mike Tyson as himselfSasha Barrese as Tracy Billings (Doug’s fiancée)Rachael Harris as Melissa (Stu’s controlling girlfriend)Rob Riggle as Officer FranklinCleo King as Officer GardenBryan Callen as Eddie Palermo (wedding chapel owner)Matt Walsh as Dr. ValshGillian Vigman as Stephanie Wenneck (Phil’s wife)Fun FactsThe “Hangover Suite” is real—and it’s at Caesars Palace.Mike Tyson filmed his scenes in just one day.Jack Black turned down a role in the film.The baby in the movie is played by twins (classic Hollywood move).Most of the film was shot in actual Las Vegas locations.Bradley Cooper’s role helped catapult him into stardom.The film inspired actual “Hangover” Vegas party tours.Ed Helms’ missing tooth? That’s real—he removed a dental implant.Movie MistakesStu’s toothLISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textLove stories in movies are either timeless classics, guilty pleasures, or complete disasters—sometimes all at once. In this episode, we break down four films that have defined (or divided) the romance genre. A Walk to Remember made an entire generation sob, Casablanca set the gold standard for on-screen love, Sweet Home Alabama turned small-town romance into a legal mess, and Crazy Stupid Love made us all want Ryan Gosling’s wardrobe. Some of these hold up, some don’t—but we’re here to argue about all of them. By the NumbersA Walk to Remember (2002)Directed by Adam Shankman | $47.5M box office | 27% Rotten TomatoesCasablanca (1942)Directed by Michael Curtiz | $10.5M box office (adjusted) | 99% Rotten TomatoesSweet Home Alabama (2002)Directed by Andy Tennant | $180M box office | 38% Rotten TomatoesCrazy Stupid Love (2011)Directed by Glenn Ficarra & John Requa | $145M box office | 79% Rotten TomatoesMain CastA Walk to RememberMandy Moore (Jamie Sullivan) – Tangled, This Is Us, The Princess DiariesShane West (Landon Carter) – ER, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, GothamCasablancaHumphrey Bogart (Rick Blaine) – The Maltese Falcon, The African Queen, Key LargoIngrid Bergman (Ilsa Lund) – Notorious, Gaslight, Murder on the Orient ExpressSweet Home AlabamaReese Witherspoon (Melanie Smooter) – Legally Blonde, Walk the Line, Big Little LiesJosh Lucas (Jake Perry) – Ford v Ferrari, A Beautiful Mind, YellowstonePatrick Dempsey (Andrew Hennings) – Grey’s Anatomy, Enchanted, Can’t Buy Me LoveCrazy Stupid LoveSteve Carell (Cal Weaver) – The Office, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, FoxcatcherRyan Gosling (Jacob Palmer) – La La Land, Blade Runner 2049, The NotebookEmma Stone (Hannah Weaver) – Easy A, The Amazing Spider-Man, Poor ThingsFun FactsA Walk to Remember – Mandy Moore originally turned down the role because she didn’t think she was a strong enough actress at the time.Casablanca – The famous "Here's looking at you, kid" line was improvised by Humphrey Bogart.LISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textWhat makes Remember the Titans such a standout? It’s not just the football—it’s the heart, the teamwork, and the lessons that go beyond the gridiron. From Denzel Washington’s tough-love Coach Boone to the unforgettable team dynamics, this film blends humor, raw emotion, and redemption into every play. Whether it’s "left side, strong side" or Cheryl Yost’s spirited banter, every moment delivers a touchdown of feels.In this episode, we dive into the film’s themes of leadership, unity, racial integration, and perseverance. We also uncover how historical accuracy and Hollywood storytelling create a compelling yet dramatized narrative. With a killer soundtrack, standout performances, and pivotal cultural lessons, Remember the Titans endures as a classic.By the Numbers:Release Year: 2000Box Office: $136.7 million globallyRotten Tomatoes Score: 73% (Audience: 93%)Director: Boaz YakinAcademy Nominations: NoneBudget: $30 millionMain Cast:Denzel Washington as Coach Herman BooneWill Patton as Coach Bill YostRyan Hurst as Gerry BertierWood Harris as Julius CampbellHayden Panettiere as Cheryl YostDonald Faison as Petey JonesRyan Gosling as Alan BosleyKip Pardue as Ronnie "Sunshine" BassFun Facts:Remember the Titans is loosely based on true events but heavily dramatized for Hollywood.Denzel Washington reportedly rewrote parts of the script to deepen Coach Boone’s character.Many game sequences were choreographed using real football players for authenticity.The "left side, strong side" chant was inspired by team interviews.Cheryl Yost, portrayed as a football-obsessed child, was fictionalized; the real Cheryl was less involved in football.T.C. Williams High School’s real-life Titans were undefeated but rarely underdogs.The Gettysburg scene, including the speech, was fabricated for dramatic effect.Ryan Gosling’s minor role became a trivia favorite for fans.Movie Mistakes:The integration timeline at T.C. Williams High School is condensed for drama.The championship game depicted in the movie was actually a blowout, not a nail-biter.The film suggests Coach Boone was nearly fired—a storyliLISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textDie Hard’s cult status sparks debates over its place as a Christmas movie or just a badass action flick. From Bruce Willis redefining action heroes to Alan Rickman’s legendary Hans Gruber, this episode unpacks the humor, explosions, and glass-shattering moments that made Nakatomi Plaza immortal.In this episode, we look at Die Hard through the lenses of humor, 80s action tropes, and holiday spirit. We debate whether Bruce Willis' John McClane redefined the action hero archetype, exploring Alan Rickman’s legendary villainy, and dissecting why this film’s unique mix of humor, explosions, and redemption keeps it timeless.By the NumbersRelease Year: 1988Box Office: $140 million globallyRotten Tomatoes Score: 94%Academy Nominations: Four (Best Sound, Best Film Editing, Best Effects - Sound Effects Editing, Best Effects - Visual Effects)Budget: $28 millionMain CastBruce Willis as John McClaneAlan Rickman as Hans GruberBonnie Bedelia as Holly GennaroReginald VelJohnson as Sgt. Al PowellDe’voreaux White as ArgyleFun FactsBruce Willis was paid $5 million, making him one of the highest-paid actors at the time.Alan Rickman’s American accent scene was an improvisation included after hearing him joking off-camera.The Nakatomi Plaza is actually the Fox Plaza in Los Angeles, under construction during filming.The “Yippee-Ki-Yay” catchphrase originates from Roy Rogers' cowboy persona.Frank Sinatra had the first refusal for the role of John McClane due to contractual obligations from an earlier film.The script was still being written during production, leading to plot inconsistencies, like the missing ambulance.McClane’s iconic barefoot scenes used prosthetic feet to simulate injury and realism.The explosion and helicopter scenes had to be filmed in three hours due to noise complaints.Movie MistakesThe truck’s lack of an ambulance in the opening shot is a glaring continuity error.Hans Gruber’s watch clue was dropped due to script rewrites, leaving a plot gap.The “snow” in the final scene is clearly shredded paper.McClane’s use of an empty gun clip to trick Hans is implausible without prior setup.The glass scene could have been avoided by simply brushing it aside, breaking reaLISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textThe Throwdown is a Christmas clash of epic proportions! We’re diving into National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Home Alone, It’s a Wonderful Life, and more. Packed with laughs, trivia, and fiery debates, we explore the best scenes, characters, and unforgettable moments of these holiday classics.In this episode, we look at National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Home Alone, It’s a Wonderful Life, and Christmas with the Cranks, breaking down iconic moments, holiday nostalgia, and the enduring appeal of these festive favorites. Expect snowy chaos, timeless humor, and heartfelt redemption.By the Numbers:National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik | $71.3M box office | 68% Rotten TomatoesHome Alone (1990)Directed by Chris Columbus | $476.7M box office | 96% Rotten TomatoesIt’s a Wonderful Life (1946)Directed by Frank Capra | $3.3M initial box office | 94% Rotten TomatoesChristmas with the Cranks (2004)Directed by Joe Roth | $96.6M box office | 5% Rotten TomatoesNoelle (2019)Directed by Marc Lawrence | Disney+ exclusive | Audience Score: 53% Rotten TomatoesRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)Directed by Larry Roemer | Made-for-TV special | 95% Rotten TomatoesA Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)Directed by Bill Melendez | Made-for-TV special | 83% Rotten TomatoesElf (2003)Directed by Jon Favreau | $225.1M box office | 85% Rotten TomatoesMain Cast:National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)Chevy Chase (Clark Griswold)Beverly D’Angelo (Ellen Griswold)Randy Quaid (Cousin Eddie)Home Alone (1990)Macaulay Culkin (Kevin McCallister)Joe Pesci (Harry)Daniel Stern (Marv)It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)James Stewart (George Bailey)Donna Reed (Mary Bailey)Lionel Barrymore (Mr. Potter)Christmas with the Cranks (2004)Tim Allen (Luther Krank)Jamie Lee Curtis (Nora Krank)Dan Aykroyd (Vic Frohmeyer)Noelle (2019)Anna Kendrick (Noelle Kringle)Bill Hader (Nick Kringle)Shirley MacLaine (Elf Polly)Rudolph theLISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textDavid Fincher's 1995 thriller 'Seven,' detectives Somerset (Morgan Freeman) and Mills (Brad Pitt) pursue a serial killer whose murders are inspired by the seven deadly sins, leading to a harrowing and unforgettable climax. In this episode, we delve into the intricate layers of 'Seven,' exploring David Fincher's directorial brilliance, the compelling performances of Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt, and the film's enduring impact on the crime thriller genre.By the Numbers:Total Budget: $33 millionGross Revenue: $327.3 million worldwideBox Office Revenue: $100.1 million domestic, $227.2 million internationalStreaming Revenue: Data not publicly disclosedAwards: 1 Oscar nomination; 29 wins & 44 nominations totalMain Cast:Morgan Freeman as Detective William SomersetBrad Pitt as Detective David MillsGwyneth Paltrow as Tracy MillsKevin Spacey as John DoeR. Lee Ermey as Police CaptainFun Facts:The film's title is stylized as "Se7en" to incorporate "the number" seven.Kevin Spacey's name was deliberately omitted from the opening credits to maintain the mystery of his character.The film's dark and rainy atmosphere was achieved by constantly wetting down sets and using low lighting.Brad Pitt injured his arm during filming, leading to his character wearing a cast in the movie.The "What's in the box?" scene was shot in one take to capture genuine reactions.David Fincher initially turned down the project but was drawn back by the film's dark ending.The library scene features a piece by J.S. Bach, adding to the film's somber tone.The film's ending was almost changed due to studio concerns but remained intact due to the cast's insistence.Movie Mistakes:In the gluttony scene, the victim's hand moves slightly, indicating the actor is alive.The metronome in Somerset's apartment changes tempo between shots.A cameraman's reflection is visible in the car window during the rain scene.The length of Mills' tie varies between shots in the police station.The position of the air fresheners in the sloth victim's room changes between scenes.Key Takeaways:'Seven' redefined the crime thrillLISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textNeil Page, a high-strung executive, teams up with the quirky Del Griffith in a desperate journey to get home for Thanksgiving. Along the way, misadventures and personality clashes lead to hilarity, unexpected friendship, and a touching realization about human connection. In this episode, we look at Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, John Hughes’ iconic comedy featuring Steve Martin, John Candy, and an unforgettable journey home. Packed with humor, mishaps, and heartfelt moments, this 1987 classic explores travel chaos, unlikely friendships, and Thanksgiving spirit. By the Numbers:Budget: $30 millionGross Revenue: $49.5 millionBox Office Revenue: $49.5 million (worldwide gross)Streaming Revenue: Not applicable, pre-digital eraAwards: 2 nominations, no winsMain Cast:Steve Martin: Neil PageJohn Candy: Del GriffithLaila Robins: Susan PageKevin Bacon: Taxi Racer (cameo)Michael McKean: State TrooperFun Facts:John Hughes wrote the script in just three days.The film originally had a runtime of over four hours.Kevin Bacon’s cameo was a cross-promotion for another John Hughes film, She’s Having a Baby.Elton John was slated to write the theme song but backed out due to a studio dispute.Neil’s house is just a mile from the iconic Home Alone house in Chicago.Tom Hanks and John Travolta were originally considered for the lead roles.John Candy’s large trunk symbolizes emotional baggage, a nod to the film’s deeper themes.The scene in the car rental lot, where Steve Martin swears 18 times in under 60 seconds, is infamous for pushing the film to an R rating.Movie Mistakes:The car switches models mid-scene during a highway sequence.Del’s trunk changes size inconsistently throughout the film.When Neil wipes off his face at the hotel, the towel is clean in the next shot.A crew member’s shadow is visible during a highway driving scene.The plane shown is a wide-body aircraft, but the interior shots are of a narrow-body plane.Key Takeaways:John Hughes’ ability to mix humor with heartfelt moments shines in this classic.Steve Martin and John CLISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textBen Stiller’s Tropic Thunder is one of the boldest and funniest films of the 2000s. We’re diving into its massive $195 million success, breaking down hilarious scenes, exploring why Robert Downey Jr.'s performance still captivates, and debating why it remains a comedic classic. By the Numbers: Tropic Thunder (2008)Total Budget Spent on the Movie: $92 millionGross Revenue: $195 millionBox Office Revenue: $110 million (Domestic)Streaming Revenue: $85 million (Global)Awards Won: 1 Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.)Main Cast:Ben Stiller as Tug SpeedmanRobert Downey Jr. as Kirk LazarusJack Black as Jeff PortnoyBrandon T. Jackson as Alpa ChinoJay Baruchel as Kevin SanduskyTom Cruise as Les GrossmanMatthew McConaughey as Rick PeckNick Nolte as Fourleaf TaybackBill Hader as Studio ExecutiveWhat You Need to Know About This Movie:The movie is a satire of Hollywood's obsession with war epics and method acting.Robert Downey Jr.’s role, playing an actor in blackface, sparked debate about satire and race in comedy.Ben Stiller originally wrote the script in the 1980s but didn’t get to produce it until 2008.Tom Cruise, who played Les Grossman, requested fat hands and a dance scene as part of his conditions for joining the cast.The head explosion scene was inspired by iconic war films like Platoon.Booty Sweat, the fake energy drink, was a promotional item for a limited time during the movie’s release.The film was a box office success, remaining at the top of the charts for three consecutive weeks in the U.S.It remains controversial for its bold and sometimes offensive humor but is praised for its sharp satire.Fun Facts:The film was shot in Kauai, Hawaii, which also hosted Jurassic Park and Raiders of the Lost Ark.Robert Downey Jr. stayed in character as Kirk Lazarus throughout filming, including off-camera.The film’s mock product, Booty Sweat, was sold as part of the marketing campaign.Owen Wilson was originally cast but had to drop out due to personal reasons, leading to Matthew McCoLISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textSummary:We take a hilarious walk down memory lane with 10 Things I Hate About You, from Heath Ledger’s magnetic charm to the iconic scenes that made this film an essential 90s classic. Whether you’re into teen drama, Shakespearean adaptations, or 90s nostalgia, this episode’s a must-listen.By the Numbers: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)Total budget spent: $13 millionGross revenue: $53.5 million worldwideBox office revenue: $38.2 million (domestic)Streaming revenue: Not publicly availableAwards won: 3 (MTV Movie Awards, Teen Choice Awards)Main Cast:Julia Stiles as Kat StratfordHeath Ledger as Patrick VeronaJoseph Gordon-Levitt as Cameron JamesLarisa Oleynik as Bianca StratfordDavid Krumholtz as Michael EckmanAndrew Keegan as Joey DonnerGabrielle Union as Chastity ChurchLarry Miller as Walter StratfordFun Facts:The movie is loosely based on Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew.Heath Ledger beat out Ashton Kutcher and Josh Hartnett for the role of Patrick Verona.The high school featured in the movie is a real school: Stadium High School in Tacoma, Washington.Julia Stiles’ tearful reading of the poem at the end of the film was done in a single take.The band Letters to Cleo performs live in the film and sings the cover of “I Want You to Want Me” on the rooftop.The film was shot in just 6 weeks.The film's title was inspired by screenwriter Karen McCullah's diary entry about a past boyfriend.Kat’s car in the movie was Heath Ledger’s real personal car.Movie Mistakes:When Kat gets angry and backs into Joey's car, the damage to both cars varies between shots.During the final scene at prom, the flowers on the tables change positions between shots.When Cameron is teaching Bianca French, the subtitles don't always match his pronunciation.In the party scene, the level of punch in Joey's glass changes multiple times between cuts.Key Takeaways:10 Things I Hate About You grossed over $53 million at the box office in 1999, solidifying its place as a 90s teen classic.TheLISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textSummary:We take a trip back to the heart of classic horror, dissecting Halloween, Friday the 13th, and Nightmare on Elm Street. From Michael Myers' eerie silence to Freddy Krueger's quips, we revisit what made these slashers iconic and poke fun at their wild inconsistencies. It's scary how much we love these flawed gems.By the Numbers:Halloween (1978):Total budget spent: $300,000Gross revenue: $70 millionBox office revenue: $47 million (domestic)Streaming revenue: Not publicly availableAwards won: 1 (Saturn Award for Best Horror Film)Friday the 13th (1980):Total budget spent: $550,000Gross revenue: $59.8 millionBox office revenue: $39.7 million (domestic)Streaming revenue: Not publicly availableAwards won: 0A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984):Total budget spent: $1.1 millionGross revenue: $57 millionBox office revenue: $25.5 million (domestic)Streaming revenue: Not publicly availableAwards won: 2 (Avoriaz Fantastic Film Festival, National Film Preservation Board)Key Takeaways:Michael Myers appears for only 9 minutes in Halloween but still became an iconic figure in horror.Jamie Lee Curtis' casting in Halloween was partly due to her mother’s role in Psycho.Friday the 13th was almost titled Long Night at Camp Blood before settling on its iconic name.Kevin Bacon had his breakthrough role in Friday the 13th—and a memorable death scene.The mask used for Michael Myers was a $1.98 Captain Kirk mask, painted white.Halloween was filmed on a shoestring budget of $300,000, relying on suspense rather than gore.Freddy Krueger appears for just 7-10 minutes in Nightmare on Elm Street but leaves a lasting impression.Johnny Depp made his movie debut in Nightmare on Elm Street, cementing his future star status.Friday the 13th established the now-classic horror trope of setting killings in isolated camps.Nightmare on Elm Street was inspired by real-life stories of people dying in their sleep after experiencing horrific nightmares.Betsy Palmer, the killer in Friday the 13th, took the role only to LISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia

Send a textWe talk loons, life, and laughter in our breakdown of On Golden Pond. From Norman’s biting wit to Ethel’s enduring patience, we cover the legendary cast, iconic lines, and hilarious movie quirks. If you’ve ever wondered how loons could steal a show, this episode’s for you!By the Numbers: On Golden Pond (1981)Total budget spent: $15 millionGross revenue: $119 million worldwideBox office revenue: $119 millionStreaming revenue: Not publicly availableAwards won: 3 (Academy Awards for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay)Main Cast:Henry Fonda as Norman ThayerKatharine Hepburn as Ethel ThayerJane Fonda as Chelsea Thayer WayneDoug McKeon as Billy RayDabney Coleman as Bill RayWilliam Lanteau as Charlie MartinFun Facts:This was Henry Fonda’s final film role, and he won his first and only Academy Award for Best Actor.Jane Fonda bought the rights to the play On Golden Pond because it reminded her of her relationship with her father, Henry Fonda.The iconic loons heard throughout the movie became a symbol of the film and are often referenced in popular culture.Katharine Hepburn performed all her own stunts, including diving into the cold lake, at the age of 74.Fonda wore a hat in the film that was given to him by Hepburn; it originally belonged to her late husband.The lake scenes were filmed on Squam Lake in New Hampshire, even though the movie is set in Maine.Jane Fonda’s relationship with her father paralleled the father-daughter dynamic in the movie, adding emotional depth to her performance.The movie earned $119 million globally, making it the second-highest-grossing film in the U.S. in 1981.Movie Mistakes:The setting is meant to be Maine, but palm trees can be seen in some scenes, revealing the actual filming location in New Hampshire.During the film, the lake's water level changes between scenes, despite no weather or time lapse to account for the difference.At the gas station, Ethel drives the boat there, but Norman is driving it on the way back without any transition scene showing why.In some scenes, Henry Fonda’s character wears sunglasLISTEN TO ALL OF "THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS" Day 1: Christmas Kickoff Movies Day 2: Bad Christmas Movies We Love Day 3: Our Best Santa's Day 4: Funniest Christmas Movies Day 5: Most Romantic Santa Day 6: Best Animated Christmas Movie Day 7: Best Christmas Soundtrack Day 8: Best Non-Christmas, Christmas Movie Day 9: The Christmas Movie We Want to Live In Day 10: The Christmas Family Most Like Our Own? Day 11: Which Christmas Character Would You Grab a Beer With? Day 12: Christmas Movie Trivia