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“A Creepshow Holiday Special” is an unpleasant lump of coal

A Creepshow Holiday Special
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Greg Nicotero writes & directs a disappointingly juvenile collection of horror cliches & well-tread jokes.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on December 18, 2020December 18, 2020

“Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special” is the gift that keeps on giving

Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
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All we want for Christmas is Mariah, and she well knows it.

B.L. Panther Posted on December 8, 2020December 8, 2020

“Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square” offers some warm holiday cheese

Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square
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Netflix’s original musical is perhaps a bit too earnest, but is a balm for a bleak & lonely holiday season.

B.L. Panther Posted on November 21, 2020November 21, 2020

“Happiest Season” queers the Christmas movie

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The Hulu exclusive from writer/director Clea Duvall is a cute romantic comedy to put you in the holiday spirit.

Theo Estes Posted on November 19, 2020November 19, 2020

“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” answered questions no one was asking

How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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Ron Howard’s live-action take on the Dr. Seuss classic remains a crass & unpleasant mess that has the gall to present an anti-materialism message.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on November 17, 2020November 15, 2020

“Jingle Jangle” is a joyous take on the Christmas movie

Jingle Jangle
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David E. Talbert’s holiday offering is a fresh mix of fantasy, adventure, and sci-fi, even if it’s not the evenest.

Marshall Estes Posted on November 12, 2020November 12, 2020

“Operation Christmas Drop” pleasantly opens the holiday rom-com season

Operation Christmas Drop
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Based on a true story, Netflix’s family friendly comedy is as warm & smooth as a cup of hot cocoa.

Ashley Lara Posted on November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

Sorry folks, it won’t happen again: “Gremlins 2: The New Batch” at 30

Gremlins 2 The New Batch
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Three decades later, Joe Dante’s gleefully anarchic monster-movie sequel remains an underappreciated cult classic.

Peter Sobczynski Posted on June 15, 2020June 18, 2020

Hall of Faces: Which is the Best Doctor Who Christmas Special?

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We cross-over with the Debating Doctor Who podcast to figure out which Christmas Special (and their stars) deserves a spot on the Hall of Faces.

Clint Worthington Posted on December 24, 2019December 24, 2019

A Christmas Carol Review: FX Turns “Bah Humbug” into Dante’s Inferno

A Christmas Carol FX
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Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story gets the grim, Peaky Blinders treatment.

Megan Sunday Posted on December 19, 2019December 19, 2019

Klaus Review: Putting an Animated Spin on Santa

Klaus
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Netflix’s Christmas offerings get an animated upgrade in this familiar but handsomely hand-drawn take on the Santa story.

Douglas Laman Posted on November 24, 2019November 24, 2019

The Knight Before Christmas Review: Netflix Goes Medieval for Christmas

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Netflix continues its ongoing battle with Hallmark for the souls of middling Christmas movies everywhere. In an effort […]

Megan Sunday Posted on November 21, 2019November 21, 2019

Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is All Sorts of Delightful and Scary

Nightmare Before Christmas
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Henry Selick’s stop-motion holiday fable is a spooky classic, thanks to Tim Burton’s macabre quirks and an array of catchy tunes.

Justin Harrison Posted on March 12, 2019August 5, 2020

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, “A Midwinter’s Tale” Review: A Christmas Séance

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina A Midwinter's Tale
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The spooky Netflix series returns for a fun, but inessential holiday special.

Gena Radcliffe Posted on December 14, 2018August 2, 2020

Scrooged at 30: How Bill Murray Turned A Christmas Carol On Its Head

Scrooged
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Three decades later, Bill Murray’s dark turn on Ebenezer Scrooge remains as adored by its fans as it […]

Gena Radcliffe Posted on November 23, 2018August 2, 2020

The Christmas Chronicles Review: Kurt Russell Saves the Holidays

THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES
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Netflix continues its encroachment into the Hallmark Christmas movie game with a treacly kid’s flick elevated greatly by […]

Gena Radcliffe Posted on November 16, 2018August 2, 2020

Dr Seuss’ The Grinch Review: Illumination’s Slick Remake is Two Sizes Too Bland

Dr Seuss' the Grinch
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Diving deep into Minions territory, Illumination’s revamp of the holiday classic sands off the Grinch’s hard edges and […]

Marshall Estes Posted on November 7, 2018August 2, 2020
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