Good morning, afternoon, and evening! It’s the holiday season, so you ought to get cozy and settle in on the couch for a relaxing night watching an American Christmas classic. Why yes, It’s a Wonderful Life would be a great choice! As Kaylie, Gibby, and guest host Ian can see, there’s nothing to worry about when you're watching this feel-good story, There's no chance at all that the filmmakers would hide something un-American like socialist ideals and Hayes Code violations in a Jimmy Stewart movie, right? Right?! Tune in as the hosts reflect on how strange it is that this Christmas Carol knock-off became one of the most beloved movies of all time. Also included: Odysseus’s casualty count, how to eat a vinyl record, pre-internet Rotten Tomatoes, and so much more!
Good morning, afternoon, and evening! It’s the holiday season, so you ought to get cozy and settle in on the couch for a relaxing night watching an American Christmas classic. Why yes, It’s a Wonderful Life would be a great choice! As Kaylie, Gibby, and guest host Ian can see, there’s nothing to worry about when you're watching this feel-good story, There's no chance at all that the filmmakers would hide something un-American like socialist ideals and Hayes Code violations in a Jimmy Stewart movie, right? Right?! Tune in as the hosts reflect on how strange it is that this Christmas Carol knock-off became one of the most beloved movies of all time. Also included: Odysseus’s casualty count, how to eat a vinyl record, pre-internet Rotten Tomatoes, and so much more!