Author Archives: JW

About JW

I've written about movies on the internet since 2009. Now mostly into the podcast game, talking about Christmas and movie soundtracks mostly. It's fun.

Freeform’s “25 Days of Christmas” By The Numbers

Posted on December 1, 2021 by JW

Now that it’s December, we can finally crank up the holiday movie machine! And just like we did a few weeks ago, it’s time to break down this year’s schedule for Freeform’s 25 Days of Christmas. Once again, we’ve crunched … Continue reading →

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Episode 124: The Polar Express

Posted on November 25, 2021 by JW

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Or rather, Happy T-Hanksgiving! This week we dig deep into the Tom Hanks-filled 2004 animated feature The Polar Express, which somehow manages to turn Chris Van Allsburg’s 32-page book into a feature-length adventure full of magical train-hopping … Continue reading →

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Episode 123: The Life & Adventures of Santa Claus

Posted on November 16, 2021 by JW

Welcome to Holiday Season 2021! It’s been a long year, but we’re determined to send this one out with a bang! On this week’s episode, we attempt to explain the weirdo madness of Rankin/Bass’s 1985 special The Life & Adventures … Continue reading →

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Episode 122: The Conjuring 2

Posted on October 27, 2021 by JW

We conclude this year’s Home For The Horrordays with James Wan’s The Conjuring 2! Set against the chilly, austere backdrop of Christmas, Conjuring 2 is based on the Enfield Poltergeist, a true haunting case from the late 1970s, in which … Continue reading →

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Episode 121: Maniac Cop 2

Posted on October 12, 2021 by JW

The days are getting shorter… A chill is in the air… The smell of candy corn lingers… That can only mean one thing: It’s time for HOME FOR THE HORRORDAYS! For this year’s spookytimes, we’re spotlighting a pair of holiday … Continue reading →

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Freeform’s “31 Nights of Halloween” By The Numbers

Posted on October 4, 2021 by JW

We break down the past four years of Freeform’s “31 Nights of Halloween”. Here’s what we found! Continue reading →

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Stocking Stuffer #25: Nirvanna The Band The Show, “The Bean”

Posted on September 28, 2021 by JW

It’s been a long time since we’ve had the chance to sit down and chat about some TV, and this week seemed like a perfect opportunity. This week Bradford brings us an episode of the Viceland comedy series “Nirvanna The … Continue reading →

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Episode 120: Santa Stole Our Dog!

Posted on September 7, 2021 by JW

Let’s try that whole Dog Days of Summer thing again, huh? Santa Stole Our Dog! absolutely has a dog in it, and this time it might even be important to the plot! Why on earth would Santa steal someone’s dog, … Continue reading →

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Episode 119: 12 Christmas Wishes For My Dog

Posted on August 24, 2021 by JW

Welcome, dear listeners, to the Dog Days of Summer! The season is winding down, but it’s hotter than ever out there, so what better time to stay indoors with a cool holiday treat featuring some cute little puppers? Well there’s … Continue reading →

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Episode 118: A Karate Christmas Miracle

Posted on July 23, 2021 by JW

Happy Christmas in July, superfriends! You didn’t think we’d be doing one, but guess what? We’re doing one! And wow is this one a doozy… A Karate Christmas Miracle is one of those movies that defies explanation. A kid sets … Continue reading →

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