In episode five of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Nick Schenk are discussing How the Grinch Stole Christmas. They discuss the CIA Operative hired on set, the lack of straight lines, and more as they go through the central themes and scenes of the movie.

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(3:38) - The Pressure’s On

Link to Grinch conceptual art by Berkeley Breathed - https://slckismet.blogspot.com/2014/01/berke-breatheds-vision-of-grinch-looked.html

In episode four of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Nick Schenk are discussing Four Christmases. Vince Vaughn joins to discuss starring in the film as well as his lifelong friendship with Peter B, the many different homes made for the film, and more as they go through the central themes and scenes of the movie. This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season.

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(6:30) - Friends on Steroids

In episode three of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Nick Schenk are discussing Home Alone. Julio Macat joins to discuss the use of a bonus cam, the signature shot of the film, and more as they go through the central themes and scenes of the movie. Julio joins at the (06:50) mark of the episode.

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Time Codes

(03:40) - Along for the Ride

(06:42) - In Search of the Perfect DP

(08:42) - A Big Idea, and Battle Plans

(13:08) - Hughes Protects His House

(17:05) - Smoke and Mirrors

(24:40) - Ready, Set...Kid

(29:00) - 23 Hours of Polka

(32:22) - Call Your Shot

(35:00) - Searching for Answers

(39:45) - End of Conflict

(41:40) - It's Christmas

Arriflex IIC photo courtesy of: Blue Moon Camera & Machine

In episode two of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Nick Schenk are discussing National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Beverly D'Angelo joins to discuss the use of cue cards, the famous cat scene that was almost removed, and more as they go through the central themes and scenes of the movie. Beverly joins at the (06:13) mark of the episode.

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Time Codes

(01:18) - Christmas Wish

(06:13) - Ellen's Take (ft Beverly D'Angelo)

(07:59) - Writer, Director, Icon

(12:31) - Who Will Drive the Sleigh

(16:03) - Perfect...Now Change Everything

(19:49) - Inspired by Mom... and Crossing the Line

(28:00) - End of the Day Martini

(31:45) - Christmas Lights, and Leisure Suit

(35:22) - Christmas Eggs

(37:16) - Squirrels 'R' Us

(38:04) - The Cat Stays in the Picture

(39:31) - Clark's Rant

(42:20) - Timeless Classics

(44:18) - All the Love You Gave Us

(46:34) - Kidnapping Gone Right

(49:50) - All is Well

In episode one of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Nick Schenk are discussing A Christmas Story. They discuss how the movie birthed a fourth genre of film, how the cast all tested for each other's roles, and more as they go through the central themes and scenes of the movie. They are joined at (12:58) by Scott Schwartz , R.D. Robb, and Ian Petrella.

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Time Codes

(04:51) - Bob Clark and Jean Shepherd

(09:55) - Fourth Genre

(12:58) - Flick, Randy, and Schwartz

(25:40) - Screen test

(29:56) - Lasting Impact

(39:07) - Capturing the Era

(40:52) - Coming of Age

(45:01) - Two dreamers

(47:26) - Lost Forever

(50:36) - Santa Dad and etc

(54:15) - Ends in Sight

(58:02) - Resolution

Welcome to A Cinematic Christmas Journey, where we explore the themes, scenes, and elements from the films you love. Presented by Walmart and Vizio. 

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