Episode 61: Holiday Inn (80th Anniversary)

Kerry and Collin take a listener request to talk about the Bing Crosby/Fred Astaire classic, "Holiday Inn" (1942). Did the movie celebrate one holiday too many? (the only acceptable answer to this question is yes) Were the norms of rom-coms in the '40s vastly different from ones made today? What would podcasts sound like during this era? Also, "We Just Say Book," the Blu-ray Gift Exchange, an overview of the Chicago Critics Film Festival and a special announcement from your hosts.

“Book” segment:

“The Lavender Hill Mob” (1951)

“Heaven and Earth Magic” (1962)

“Boogie Nights” (1997)

Blu-ray Gift Exchange:

The latest releases from Warner Archive, Paramount, Shout Factory, Kino Lorber and Criterion.

“Night Creatures” (1962, Scream Factory)

“American Flyers” (1985, Warner Archive)

“Fandango” (1985, Warner Archive)