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The Nostalgia Files: ‘Scrooged’ (1988)

Scrooged Written by Mitch Glazer and Michael O’Donoghue Directed by Richard Donner USA, 1988 The story of Scrooge is one of literature’s most enduring and beloved tales. It is a universal tale of redemption and a staple of Christmas lore. The Bill Murray vehicle Scrooged was released in 1988 and it is one of the …

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Extended Thoughts on ‘One Magic Christmas’

One Magic Christmas Directed by Phillip Borsos Written by Phillip Borsos, Barry Healey, Thomas Meehan Starring Mary Steenburgen, Harry Dean Stanton, Elisabeth Harnois, Gary Basaraba I suppose it’s perfectly fitting that religion became a topic of discussion on our most recent episode, seeing as the movie we were discussing was set at Christmas, one of …

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25 Days of Christmas: ‘Scrooge’ showcases Alistair Sim’s definitive take on the classic character

Throughout the month of December, TV Editor Kate Kulzick and Film Editor Ricky D will review classic Christmas adaptions, posting a total of 13 each, one a day, until the 25th of December. The catch: They will swap roles as Rick takes on reviews of television Christmas specials and Kate takes on Christmas movies. Today …

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25 Days of Christmas: ‘We’re No Angels’ puts a welcome twist on the standard Christmas Wish story

Throughout the month of December, TV Editor Kate Kulzick and Film Editor Ricky D will review classic Christmas adaptions, posting a total of 13 each, one a day, until the 25th of December. The catch: They will swap roles as Rick takes on reviews of television Christmas specials and Kate takes on Christmas movies. Today …

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25 Days Of Christmas: Richard Williams’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ remains the best adaptation of Dickens’ masterpiece

25 Days Of Christmas: Television Specials and Holiday Films Throughout the month of December, TV Editor Kate Kulzick and Film Editor Ricky D will review classic Christmas adaptions, posting a total of 13 each, one a day, until the 25th of December. The catch: They will swap roles as Rick will take on reviews of …

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