Celebrate a major milestone and the holiday season with us on this extra-special 300th episode of The Commentary Booth! Your host Jamie Apps, is joined by the ever-festive guest Corrina Mabey to deck the halls and dive into the chaotic, festive horror of the 1984 classic, Gremlins.

This Christmas, we’re breaking the rules! We revisit Joe Dante’s black comedy horror masterpiece, written by Chris Columbus (The Goonies, Home Alone), which follows a small town plunged into chaos when a cute Christmas gift spawns a horde of mischievous monsters. As we celebrate 300 episodes, we unwrap the film’s lasting legacy, its surprisingly dark heart, and why it’s the perfect anti-Christmas Christmas movie.

Highlights Breakdown:

- Costly Chaos: Discover how each gremlin puppet cost a jaw-dropping $30,000-$40,000 in the 80s (over $90,000 today!) and why security had to search cars daily to prevent theft.

- Spielberg’s Save: How an executive produceer's note from Steven Spielberg created the beloved hero Gizmo and shaped the entire film.

- PG-13 Origin Story: Learn how Gremlins and Indiana Jones directly led to the creation of the PG-13 rating.

- Personal Festive Chaos: From Corrina’s perpetually decorated 7.5-foot flocked tree to Jamie’s “Barbie Dreamhouse-sized” Christmas tree, get a peek into our holiday madness.

- Dark Turns & Lasting Legacy: We tackle Kate’s famously dark monologue, the film’s explosive box office success against Ghostbusters, and what the future holds for the franchise.

Join us for a nostalgic, fun, and deep-dive review filled with trivia, laughter, and festive spirit. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a gremlin newbie, this episode is your ticket to a wildly entertaining holiday watch.

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