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Join Logan Janis as he chats with Mark Bluestein from Alamo Drafthouse Cinema St. Louis about the movie releases this December 2025. From holiday classics to new blockbusters, get the inside scoop on what to watch this festive season. Plus a special preview of movies to see in 2026.

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00:00:00 - Introduction and December Movie Hits

00:00:39 - Welcoming Mark Bluestein from Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

00:01:42 - How to Check Alamo Drafthouse Titles (website and app)

00:02:03 - Current Release: Five Nights at Freddy's Discussion

00:03:10 - Rep Title: Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (4.5 hours long)

00:04:52 - Upcoming Holiday Titles Preview (The Grinch, Christmas Story, etc.)

00:05:24 - Holiday Title: Batman Returns (Alternative Christmas Movie)

00:07:49 - Batman Returns Screening Date (December 22nd)

00:08:08 - Holiday Title: A Christmas Story and its Sequel

00:10:17 - New Release: Avatar: Fire and Ash (The Big Year-Ender)

00:11:33 - Thoughts on Avatar: The Way of Water and 3D

00:12:37 - New Release: Anaconda 2025 (Paul Rudd/Jack Black Comedy Reboot)

00:14:02 - New Release: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

00:16:20 - Ad Read: The Gramophone in the Grove

00:17:35 - Ad Read: Steve's Hot Dogs

00:18:28 - Ad Read: 4 Hands Brewing Company

00:20:01 - Ad Read: More to Say with Randi Naughton Podcast

00:20:47 - Ad Read: Team Jakey (Nonprofit for Suicide Prevention)

00:22:08 - Alamo Theme Event: Season's Bleeding (Holiday Horror Marathon)

00:25:18 - New Release: The Housemaid (Sydney Sweeney/Amanda Seyfried Thriller)

00:29:03 - Rep Titles: The Apartment and Night of the Hunter

00:29:41 - Holiday Films and Movie Parties (It's a Wonderful Life, Christmas Vacation, Elf)

00:30:27 - Holiday Title: Love Actually

00:31:32 - Special Screening: Stranger Things Season 5 Finale (Contest)

00:34:47 - 2026 Superhero Movies Preview

00:35:53 - January 2026 Programing Teases (Sam Raimi Series, David Lynch Retrospective)

00:37:43 - 2026 Programing Teases (Twilight Series Movie Parties, Terror Tuesdays, Real Late)

00:39:03 - Closing Remarks, All In Season Pass

00:40:06 - Outro

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We saw the holiday movie "Oh What Fun" (2025) starring Michelle Pfeiffer. This film is a delightful surprise with its sneaky humor and heartfelt moments. We discuss why this movie stands out among modern holiday films, highlighting its great writing, hilarious cast, and the touching portrayal of family dynamics. Tune in to hear our thoughts and why we gave it a perfect 4.0 out of 4.0 rating. Don't miss this review of "Oh What Fun" on Prime!

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Learn about the monumental acquisition of Warner Bros by Netflix for $82.7 billion. We discuss the implications for HBO Max, the future of beloved franchises like Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, and the potential changes in the streaming landscape. Join us as we explore what this means for the industry, the impact on jobs, and the future of streaming services. Learn more at www.MostlySuperheroes.com and sign up for our free monthly newsletter for the latest updates.

Join Scotty Scoop and his crew as they provide an early, spoiler-free review of "Five Nights at Freddy's 2". Fresh out of the Allied Global Marketing screening at B&B Theaters West Olive (thank you!), the team shares their honest reactions and ratings. From creepy moments to funny scenes, and how it compares to the first movie, get all the insights you need before deciding to watch it in theaters or stream it at home. 

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Join Logan Janis on Mostly Superheroes for an exciting episode of Friday Live! We discuss the latest news, including Netflix's acquisition of HBO, the Stranger Things Season 5 finale, and a review of Five Nights at Freddy's 2. Plus, fan mail, contests, and more! Don't miss out on the fun and stay updated with our indie podcast. Learn more and subscribe at mostlysuperheroes.com. 

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Welcome back to Mostly Superheroes! This week, Carrie the Creator is serving up a review of the new holiday slasher film, "Thanksgiving" (2023)! Starring Patrick Dempsey, this Eli Roth-directed movie brings terror to Plymouth, Massachusetts, one year after a tragic Black Friday riot. Is this masked maniac's revenge connected to a larger, sinister plan? Join us as we dive into the scares, the plot, and give you our honest thoughts on this R-rated horror flick. Don't miss our take on "Thanksgiving," currently scoring 83% on Rotten Tomatoes!

Will there be a sequel?

Yes! "Thanksgiving 2" is confirmed. Release Date for Thanksgiving 2: Currently targeting a 2025 release window, specific date to be announced!

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