A Cinematic Christmas Journey

Six new episodes beginning November 20th. Follow on Spotify for new episodes this holiday season.

In episode six of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Nick Schenk are discussing It's A Wonderful Life. They discuss the legendary and brave career of Jimmy Stewart, the error that led to this movie's rise to popularity, and more as they go through the central themes and scenes of the movie. Episode is presented by Walmart, and sponsored in part by VIZIO. Visit Walmart - https://www.walmart.com/ for all your holiday needs. As a fan of this show, please visit Vizio --> https://vizio.tv/3BpTvyZ You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify. Time Codes 6:05 - All In 11:26 - An Angel Gets His Wings 15:16 - Mother Necessity 19:20 - Hat Trick 21:38 - Unamerican Activity 27:06 - Everything Old is New Again 28:57 - Tale of the Tape 32:12 - A Bridge Too Far 35:44 - What If I Was Never Born? 39:12 - Ring the Bell

In episode five of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Nick Schenk are discussing How the Grinch Stole Christmas. They discuss the CIA Operative hired on set, the lack of straight lines, and more as they go through the central themes and scenes of the movie. Episode is presented by Walmart, and sponsored in part by VIZIO. Visit Walmart - https://www.walmart.com/ for all your holiday needs. As a fan of this show, please visit Vizio --> https://vizio.tv/3BpTvyZ You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify. Time Codes (3:38) - The Pressure's On (12:22) - No Straight Lines (15:12) - Paying the Price (25:11) - You are now entering Whoville (29:18) - Nailed it (33:05) - Marveling at the Grinch (34:29) - Villain or Victim? (37:23) - What Happens to a Heart Deferred? (41:47) - Stick the Landing Link to Grinch conceptual art by Berkeley Breathed - https://slckismet.blogspot.com/2014/01/berke-breatheds-vision-of-grinch-looked.html

In episode four of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Nick Schenk are discussing Four Christmases. Vince Vaughn joins to discuss starring in the film as well as his lifelong friendship with Peter B, the many different homes made for the film, and more as they go through the central themes and scenes of the movie. Episode is presented by Walmart, and sponsored in part by VIZIO. Visit Walmart - https://www.walmart.com/ for all your holiday needs. As a fan of this show, please visit Vizio --> https://vizio.tv/3BpTvyZ You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify. Time Codes (6:30) - Friends on Steroids (8:47) - Joining the Circus (12:57) - Camera Improv School (17:08) - Christmas Guardian (21:58) - California Christmas (26:36) - Pick of the Litter (30:08) - Red Neck Hippie (32:50) - Goes It Alone (36:19) - You can break the law not the rules (39:38) - The smart one (42:54) - And a happy new year

In episode three of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Nick Schenk are discussing Home Alone. Julio Macat joins to discuss the use of a bonus cam, the signature shot of the film, and more as they go through the central themes and scenes of the movie. Julio joins at the (06:50) mark of the episode. Episode is presented by Walmart, and sponsored in part by VIZIO. Visit Walmart - https://www.walmart.com/ for all your holiday needs. As a fan of this show, please visit Vizio --> https://vizio.tv/3BpTvyZ You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify. Time Codes (03:40) - Along for the Ride (06:42) - In Search of the Perfect DP (08:42) - A Big Idea, and Battle Plans (13:08) - Hughes Protects His House (17:05) - Smoke and Mirrors (24:40) - Ready, Set...Kid (29:00) - 23 Hours of Polka (32:22) - Call Your Shot (35:00) - Searching for Answers (39:45) - End of Conflict (41:40) - It's Christmas Arriflex IIC photo courtesy of: Blue Moon Camera & Machine

In episode two of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Nick Schenk are discussing National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Beverly D'Angelo joins to discuss the use of cue cards, the famous cat scene that was almost removed, and more as they go through the central themes and scenes of the movie. Beverly joins at the (06:13) mark of the episode. Episode is presented by Walmart, and sponsored in part by VIZIO. Visit Walmart - https://www.walmart.com/ for all your holiday needs. As a fan of this show, please visit Vizio --> https://vizio.tv/3BpTvyZ You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify. Time Codes (01:18) - Christmas Wisn (06:13) - Ellen's Take (ft Beverly D'Angelo) (07:59) - Writer, Director, Icon (12:31) - Who Will Drive the Sleigh (16:03) - Perfect...Now Change Everything (19:49) - Inspired by Mom... and Crossing the Line (28:00) - End of the Day Martini (31:45) - Christmas Lights, and Leisure Suit (35:22) - Christmas Eggs (37:16) - Squirrels 'R' Us (38:04) - The Cat Stays in the Picture (39:31) - Clark's Rant (42:20) - Timeless Classics (44:18) - All the Love You Gave Us (46:34) - Kidnapping Gone Right (49:50) - All is Well

In episode one of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Nick Schenk are discussing A Christmas Story. They discuss how the movie birthed a fourth genre of film, how the cast all tested for each other's roles, and more as they go through the central themes and scenes of the movie. They are joined at (12:58) by Scott Schwartz , R.D. Robb, and Ian Petrella. Episode is presented by Walmart, and sponsored in part by VIZIO. Visit Walmart at - https://www.walmart.com for all your holiday needs. As a fan of this show, please visit Vizio --> https://vizio.tv/3BpTvyZ  You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify. Time Codes (04:51) - Bob Clark and Jean Shepherd (09:55) - Fourth Genre (12:58) - Flick, Randy, and Schwartz (25:40) - Screen test (29:56) - Lasting Impact (39:07) - Capturing the Era (40:52) - Coming of Age (45:01) - Two dreamers (47:26) - Lost Forever (50:36) - Santa Dad and etc (54:15) - Ends in Sight (58:02) - Resolution

Welcome to A Cinematic Christmas Journey, where we explore the themes, scenes, and elements from the movies you love. During the holidays, Christmas movies bring us all together. Join hosts Peter Billingsley and Nick Schenk to learn how your favorite films were made with interviews from actors, directors, and industry insiders. Presented by Walmart Visit https://walmart.com for your holiday needs Sponsored by Vizio. Visit Vizio today --> https://vizio.tv/3BpTvyZ