The Critic and the Cynic

2024 Christmas Films - Week 5


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Dave (The Critic) and Hilary (The Cynic) are back with an epic holiday movie marathon, diving into another staggering six films (yes, six more!) in this festive episode. The duo rates, debates, and occasionally despairs as they tackle everything from Hallmark's heartwarming traditions to Netflix's chaotic offerings, with a special twist courtesy of Jack Black's devilishly entertaining Dear Santa.

πŸŽ₯ Movies Reviewed This Week:

Dear Santa (Paramount Plus)
A 90s Christmas (Hallmark)
Deck the Walls (Hallmark)
Believe in Christmas (Hallmark)
Holiday Touchdown: A Chief's Love Story (Hallmark)
The Finnish Line (Hallmark)
πŸ” Highlights Include:

Is Dear Santa the best Christmas comedy in years, or does Jack Black deserve coal this year?
Time-travel woes: Why A 90s Christmas had us questioning the logistics of aging (and Y2K jokes).
Hallmark's unexpected ever-so-slight foray into gay romance (Deck the Walls): heartfelt or hokey?
Believe in Christmas: Christmas magic or just plain misguided?
Sports romance meets Hallmark schmaltz in Holiday Touchdown: Did the Chiefs score big or fumble?
A sled-dog race through Finland (The Finnish Line): Does it run off course or warm our hearts?
Grab your cocoa, crank up the holiday tunes, and join us for a rollercoaster of laughs, rants, and heartfelt critiques. Whether you love holiday movies or love to hate them, this episode is a gift just for you. 🎁

πŸ’‘ Keywords: Christmas movies, Jack Black, Hallmark, Netflix, comedy podcast, movie reviews, holiday romance.
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The Critic and the CynicBy Dave William