Kerry and Collin are joined by Directors Club host and Now Playing Network head honcho, Jim Laczkowski, to talk about the Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer spin-off, "Prancer" (1989). Does the main character belong on the "nice list" or the "naughty list"? Is a child ever too young to climb onto a roof to install Christmas lights? What exactly are floribundas? Also, "We Just Say Book," the Blu-ray Gift Exchange and a surprise song at the very end.

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.

Kerry and Collin are joined by theater manager, festival programmer and podcaster Tadd Good (Attack of the Killer Podcast) to talk about the mystifying perennial favorite among some, "Jingle All the Way" (1996). Does it ever get dark out in Minnesota? Have you ever gotten caught sneaking into an R-rated movie? Just who is Larry the Cable Guy? All this and more will be uncovered, plus "We Just Say Book" and a look at what's new in physical media in our "Blu-ray Gift Exchange."

Kerry and Collin are joined by returning guest Patrick Ripoll to discuss the all-singing, award-winning masterpiece, Jacques Demy's "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" (1964). How does it fit in with other films of the French New Wave? How does Christmas function in the film's final moments? How do the musical elements differ from the recently released "Annette"? All this, plus Oscar talk, the Book segment and a look at the latest releases in physical media on the "Blu-ray Gift Exchange."

It's not possible to take too deep a dive into Stanley Kubrick's enigmatic final film "Eyes Wide Shut," but Kerry and Collin do their best and they are aided by returning guest, Dave Canfield, to dissect the Christmasy nature of this divisive film. How do the decorations inform the visual look of the film? Is it one of Nicole Kidman's best performances?

In keeping with a January tradition, Collin and Kerry look at another version of "Babes In Toyland" (1997). This final entry is a cheaply produced, straight-to-video version that looks suspiciously Disney-esque, in a way that might have invited some lawsuits. Can there ever be a legitimately good version of this story? Which one is the best? How big is the female protagonist's head anyway? All this, plus the final rankings of all four "Babes In Toyland" films.

The most epic episode yet! Kerry and Collin talk to five guests (separately)--Nell Minow, Sergio Mims, Peter Sobczynski, Tadd Good and Dave Canfield--about the enduring legacy, the origins, the personal attachments to and the cultural significance of Frank Capra's timeless classic, "It's A Wonderful Life." What helps it stand the test of time? Can one movie really help us get past our differences and see the world in a new light? How does the 1977 TV remake, starring Marlo Thomas, hold up? Collin and Kerry also answer listener mail and feedback.

Kerry and Collin celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Aardman animated film "Arthur Christmas." Why hasn't it been treated like an actual classic? Who still follows Justin Bieber's career and music? What is the creepiest toy ever produced around Christmastime? "Back in my day, we didn't have to ask these questions!"

Podcaster and author Ed Daly (The Baller Lifestyle) joins Collin & Kerry for a discussion on the new HBO Max comedy, "8-Bit Christmas." How does the film compare to "A Christmas Story?" What video games were we obsessed with during this time? What does an obscure Robert Downey Sr. movie have to do with any of this? All this and more, plus a look at Daly's book "The Christmas Book: The Ultimate Guide To Your Favorite Holiday," available now.

The first major Christmas movie of the season has been unleashed on poor, unsuspecting Disney+ subscribers. Matt Fagerholm joins Collin and Kerry for a look at "Home Sweet Home Alone," another inexplicable entry into what should have been just a single, solitary movie. Does this have anything new to offer? Has slo-mo slapstick ever been funny? Does this movie even have a hero? All this and more as the discussion comes fresh off the first viewing and a catharsis of some kind is needed for all.