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After two rounds entirely dominated by top seeds, could the first upset of ’40s Madness be brewing between Bicycle Thieves and Brief Encounter? Plus — thanks to the Filmspotting Bump™ — does The Best Years of Our Lives have what it takes to go toe‑to‑toe with It’s a Wonderful Life? Adam and Josh dig into the Sweet 16. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited⁠⁠, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. Use code FILMSPOT26 to take 15% off. (Timecodes/chapters may not be precise with ads.)Intro (00:00:00-00:03:30) Round 2 Results (00:03:31-00:33:55) Sweet 16 Matchups (00:33:56-00:40:43) Bracket Challenge (00:40:44-00:45:15) Credits / New Releases (01:13:01-01:18:01) Links:-Filmspotting Madness https://www.filmspotting.net/madness/ Feedback:-Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net⁠⁠ -⁠⁠⁠⁠Ask Us Anything⁠⁠⁠⁠ and we might answer your question in bonus content. Support:-Join the Filmspotting Family for bonus episodes and archive access.https://filmspottingfamily.com -T-shirts and more available at the Filmspotting Shop.https://www.filmspotting.net/shop⁠⁠⁠ Follow: https://youtube.com/filmspotting https://instagram.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://letterboxd.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/filmspotting⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/larsenonfilm⁠ https://letterboxd.com/larsenonfilm⁠⁠⁠ https://facebook.com/larsenonfilm ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/larsenonfilm.bsky.social⁠⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The hosts share and debate their favorite holiday movies, mixing timeless classics with lighthearted comedies. From It's a Wonderful Life and A Charlie Brown Christmas to The Santa Clause with Tim Allen, family memories play a big role. The conversation also highlights sillier favorites like Christmas Vacation, A Goofy Movie, Four Christmases, Miracle on 34th Street, and unforgettable scenes from Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Viewers are encouraged to share their own holiday movie traditions and favorites.#HolidayMovies,#ChristmasMovies,#ItsAWonderfulLife,#CharlieBrownChristmas,#ChristmasVacation,#TheSantaClause,#FourChristmases,#MiracleOn34thStreet,#PlanesTrainsAndAutomobiles,#MovieTalk,#FilmPodcast,#HolidayTraditions,#FamilyMovies,#ComedyMovies,#ClassicFilms,#SeasonalFavorites,#MovieDiscussion,#PopCulture,#PodcastLife,#MovieFans

We dive into our favorite holiday movies and the memories tied to them. Guy champions classics like It's a Wonderful Life, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and the original Santa Claus with Tim Allen, sharing family traditions and theater outings. Chris leans toward sillier picks such as Christmas Vacation, A Goofy Movie, and Four Christmases. The conversation also covers Miracle on 34th Street, Jingle All the Way, and the timeless Planes, Trains and Automobiles, with listeners invited to share their own favorites.#HolidayMovies, #ChristmasMovies, #MovieDiscussion, #ItsAWonderfulLife, #CharlieBrownChristmas, #ChristmasVacation, #PlanesTrainsAndAutomobiles, #SantaClausMovie, #MiracleOn34thStreet, #JingleAllTheWay, #FourChristmases, #TimAllen, #VinceVaughn, #ReeseWitherspoon, #HolidayTraditions, #MovieMemories, #ClassicMovies, #ComedyMovies, #FilmPodcast, #SeasonalFavoritesWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5672632248696832

Send us a Question!PATREON MOVIE DISCUSSION: Kathryn joins Melvin to discuss The Bishop's Wife, an Oscar winning Christmas flick from 1947! What do they like? What do they dislike? It's got a lot of similarities to It's a Wonderful Life, but how does it compare? And what about that strange ending? Tune in to find out! Topics: (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) 27-minutes discussing the current Avengers: Doomsday trailers - Steve Rodgers, Thor, and X-Men - and our current vibe regarding the MCU in the big '25 (PATREON EXCLUSIVE) Kathryn and Melvin take it easy: they list what they like followed by what they didn't like.The film is structured like a 3-episode sitcom condensed into a single, overly-long movie.Talking characters, and how the two wishes they were better.The two explore how The Bishop's Wife has many narrative and thematic similarities to It's a Wonderful Life, a bonafide perfect movie. Henry isn't convincing as the character he's supposed to be, and it left Kathryn cold.God builds his church, not man. Not Henry.Kathryn and Melvin spend time trying to figure out why the ending is the way it is.Despite their criticisms, the "Mrs. Hamilton" angle of the ending was appreciated.Recommendations:Popcorn Bucket Cookies (Recipe)Suspiria (1977) (Movie)Support the showSupport on Patreon for Unique Perks! Early access to uncut episodes Vote on a movie/show we review One-time reward of two Cinematic Doctrine Stickers & Pins Social Links: Threads Website Instagram Letterboxd Facebook Group

Send us a textRemember It's A Wonderful Life? Of course you do. They played it at what seemed to be 24/7 all over cable back in the day. You get to know George through a backstory that takes up almost the entire movie, and then he decides that life would be better had he not been born, and well, you know the rest. Join us as we go back and watch Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, and that loud, annoying kid who tells us about Angels getting their wings. Do You Remember Liking This Movie?

Its  A Wonderful  Life

Dad joins Sam & Matt for their 5th annual Christmas special! They discuss the holiday classic: It's A Wonderful Life. They also discuss their favorite 2025 moments and Matt tries to pitch several remakes of It's A Wonderful Life!Music provided by Epidemic Sound.Find Us At:Email: lostlegaciespodcast@gmail.comYouTube: @TheHiddenCityBookCoFind us at #LostLegaciesComments? Questions?? Concerns!?! Click here to text us!

Best and Worst Christmas Movies and TV Specials! With special guest, SuperFan Liz! (Liz Worosz) Madge, Liz, Chris, and Fitz each list their best and worst Christmas movies and TV specials of all time. Some surprises, some crossovers, some walks down memory lane of the 1970s-2000s... all laughs! Let us know your favorite Christmas movies and TV specials in the comments! SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE!My Website: https://madgeunmuted.com/Merchandise: https://madgeunmuted-shop.fourthwall.com/Audio podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/madge-u.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadgeUnmuted/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madgemadigannTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@madgemadiganBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/madge-unmuted--4548342/support.

This week, we jump back a bit to a movie we skipped initially to make sure it was discussed at an appropriate time of year. And since its 2025 (happy new year!), lets kick it off by watching Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed fall in love in Bedford Falls. It's a Wonderful Life (1946), directed by Frank Capra.

Gary continues speaking with Rick Welch of The Burros of Berea podcast about Christmas movies. Gary gives a lot of background information about several more films, including Die Hard, Home Alone, and The Three Godfathers. These older films are often dismissed as being "out of touch," but Gary shows that this is far from the truth. They are great lessons about both life and history (among other topics). Get A Christmas Carol audiobook here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/a-christmas-carol-unabridged-audiobook

Merry Christmas! Jay and Shua discuss their favorite Christmas movies and share gifts. Come share the holidays with Enjoy Stuff!   Revisit a whole list of classic Christmas movies and make sure you share some of yours as well. It's an Enjoy Stuff Christmas Special on this holiday week.    News The new book “The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History” looks great! We got a very early look at Karate Kid: Legends with Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Shua found a new series of books by an author named Dennis E. Taylor. It's all about a guy named Bob, who's been revived 150 years after his death in the 21st century and had his consciousness placed inside a self-replicating computer, spaceship. His directive is to find a new home for the dying human race. Soon he has the makings of many copies of himself, creating the Bob-iverse. Jay has been enjoying James Gunn's first DC release in the animated series Creature Commandos on Max. An adult show that is proving to be a unique take on the superhero/monster genre   Sci-Fi Saturdays This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay pulled a lot of resources to review Push. It's a different kind of superhero movie and features Dakota Fanning and a pre-MCU Chris Evans. He also tells us about a little known sci-fi movie called Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel. It takes all the tropes of time travel movies and throws it into a fun comedy. Read his article on RetroZap.com.  And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU. Enjoy Christmas Movies!  What are your favorite Christmas movies? We talk about ours and why we like them. Some are classics, and some are more obscure. And some are Die Hard. Plus, we exchange gifts and are once again grateful for a wonderful friendship.  What are your favorite Christmas movies? First person that emails me with the subject line, “Yippee Ki Yay, Merry Christmas” will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

Gary is interviewed by Rick Welch of The Burros of Berea podcast about old Christmas movies. Gary gives a lot of background information about the two films discussed in this first part (Beyond Christmas and It's a Wonderful Life). These older films can often be dismissed as "out of touch," but Gary shows that this is far from the truth. They are great lessons about both life and history (among other topics). Read Dr. Gary North's article about the economics of It's a Wonderful Life here: https://www.garynorth.com/public/18499.cfm

Romance is in the air this Christmas and we run down some great romantic gifts plus Iryna analyzes the new NFL power couple and AJ talks Christmas movies and false accusers.

We discuss the top 25 greatest Christmas movies to binge watch this Christmas holiday according to Southern Living.Source: https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/g5034/top-christmas-movies/MX3 Podcast on Youtubewww.youtube.com/@mx3podcastContact MX3 Podcast Tweet us: @mx3podcast Email us: info@mx3.vip LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-w-wright-9397b23a/ Thanks for listening & keep on living your life the Wright way!

Jimmy Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, take your pick. Either of their wishes will work. Listen and find out what they are and why George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart in It's A Wonderful Life, is the poster child for Happy Life Studios, and no, it's not just because he's always Happy, because truth is, he's not—quite the opposite actually. This is precisely why he is the epitome of a Happy Lifer. Listen and share with someone else you would like to give Happier Holidays to.Here are the links for the VRBO I recorded this episode from, plus another one I stayed at last time I was in town owned by the same Happy Lifer. I highly recommend. Tell them Happy Life Studios sent you. https://www.airbnb.com/slink/rEpQV5Ga https://www.airbnb.com/slink/s3I1QrmJ https://www.airbnb.com/slink/QmgmlJNo The songs we use in this episode are "Title Sequence" from It's A Wonderful Life directed by Frank Capra, and "Merry Happy Christmas" by Jimmy Fallon. We don't own any rights. Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays If you would like to help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038

Christi Dodge and Mike Dodge discuss the 1985 film "A Chorus Line," directed by Richard Attenborough and starring Michael Douglas, Terence Mann, and Audrey Landers. They analyze the film's cinematography, character development, and the use of a silhouetted director to create a mysterious figure. They note the film's realistic style, the use of full-length mirrors on stage, and the challenges of highlighting dancers in a crowded scene. They also discuss the film's financial performance, which was lackluster despite a $25 million budget, and its mixed critical reception. The hosts reflect on the film's impact and its place in the history of movie musicals. Timecodes: 00:00 - DMP Ad :30 - Introduction :46 - The Film Facts 3:09 - The Pickup Line 4:12 - Audition Process   13:47 - Character Development 18:09 - Performances & Character Analysis  24:51 - Head Trauma 25:39 - Smoochie, Smoochie, Smoochie 26:19 - Driving Review 28:55 - To the Numbers   Next week's film will be Its A Wonderful Life (1946)   Subscribe, Rate & Share Your Favorite Episodes! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of Dodge Movie Podcast with your host, Mike and Christi Dodge. If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe and leave a rating and review. Don't forget to visit our website, connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes across social media. Email at christi@dodgemediaproductions.com Need help editing or producing your podcast, let us help you. Also, you can get 2 months free on Libsyn click here: https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=SMOOCHIE

What's the best math song? Which pocket food travels best? And what REALLY happens when the chips are down? We drag these questions through the dirt as we watch Season 3, Episode 12 of Family Matters.Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously - is to watch the last episode first and make our way backwards through nearly ten years of television.Join our countdown to number one (and our slow descent into madness) in all the places you expect internet people to be:Website: jumpingtheshuttle.spaceEmail: jumpingtheshuttle@gmail.comInstagram: @JumpingTheShuttle / @ThatAlexD / @dak577Twitter: @JumpingShuttle / @ThatAlexD / @dak577TikTok: @JumpingTheShuttle / @ThatAlexD / @dak577Brought to you by Smooth My Balls

Kathy Griffin cries over poor ticket sales...Kenya Barris wants to make more "diverse" versions of "It's A Wonderful Life" and "The Wizard Of Oz."...E. Jean Carrol's list of her other alleged "rapists."

We run through a list of films that have been debated for centuries and give you the definitive answer to whether or not it's a Christmas movie!Also - We try to figure out the Mount Rushmore of holiday themed commercials!Join the conversation on Twitter: @MACandGUpodcast

On this day in 1946, Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life" premiered at the Globe Theatre in New York City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every time this episode is played a Movie Friend gets their wings! Join Michelle and Seth on a magical mystical tour through time as they dive headfirst (get it?) into Frank Capra's classic, It's a Wonderful Life! We spend an unreal amount of time talking about a crow, Seth practices his best Jimmy Stewart impersonation and Michelle finds a new fascination in the stars. Give away all your money and listen now! Follow Movie Friends: Twitter @moviefriendspod Instagram @MovieFriendsPodcast Youtube Youtube.com/MovieFriendsPodcast Website https://www.moviefriendspodcast.com/ Send us an E-mail at MovieFriendsPodcast@Gmail.com tell us what you think and it may end up on the show! Wouldn't that be cool? Head over to our website at MovieFriendsPodcast.com and consider supporting our Patreon. Come on, you don't need that $5, but you do need our undying love and friendship!

Continuing December's Holiday theme, this week we've got one of the all-time classics - Frank Capra's 'It's a Wonderful Life'! Ben, Greg, Lindsey, and Ray discuss the 1946 film. Directed by Frank Capra, starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, and Henry Travers.

Hollywood was crippled by strikes earlier this year. This led to a number of delays and changes including Dune: Part II. Thankfully, some great character posters were released. We also talk about one of the least talked about movies from one of our favorite actors. Plus, a look at the potentially great genre offerings coming at the end of the first week of December.A Creature Was Stirring sounds like it is going to be a goofy holiday horror movie. A mother carefully takes care of her daughter who is suffering from a mysterious sickness. When two burglars great into her home, she is forced to confront her checkered past. Along the way, there is a unique creature, some well done Christmas vibes, and a pretty creepy story.It's ending completely through us for a loop. It all but ruins every bit of goodwill that has been built by introducing a plot twist that makes little sense in the context of the story. We try to make sense of it and disagree over what it means for the movie as a whole. It also leads to the requisite conversation about whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie. (Spoiler alert: it isn't.)It's a Wonderful Knife is a title that seems to trap a movie into being little more than a spoof. While there are some allusions to the Frank Capra classic, the 2023 film brings some fun new elements. There are great characters, a fantastic villain, and well paced story that does not waste any time. It is an overall great addition to anyone's holiday horror catalog. Adventures in Movies! is a part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcast Network. Morbidly Beautiful is your one stop shop for all your horror needs. From the latest news and reviews to interviews and old favorites, it can be found at Morbidly Beautiful.Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel and Blake. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror. You can reach us personally or on Twitter @AdventuresinMo1.Music in the background from https://www.FesliyanStudios.com

In the 1947 classic Christmas film It's a Wonderful Life!, George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart, goes through a tough time during Christmas in dealing with two serious financial problems caused by someone else. This most beloved and joyful man in all of Bedford Falls is overcome with depression, anger, hopelessness, and despair. In the midst of all this, George's wife, Mary, steps in and shows us how to help the people we love when they are in a dark place, especially at Christmas  It's what today's episode is all about. But before we get into today's episode, here's what this podcast is all about.   Welcome to You Were Made for This If you find yourself wanting more from your relationships, you've come to the right place. Here you'll discover practical principles you can use to experience the life-giving relationships you were made for. I'm your host, John Certalic, award-winning author and relationship coach, here to help you find more joy in the relationships God designed for you. To access all past and future episodes, go to the bottom of this page to the yellow "Subscribe" button, then enter your name and email address in the fields above it. The episodes are organized chronologically and are also searchable by topics, categories, and keywords. Christmas is all about relationships Of all the times of the year to find joy in our relationships, can there be a better time than Christmas?  Christmas only exists because Jesus wants a relationship with us, and he came to earth to make that really clear to us. There's certainly joy in this relationship, and also in our relationships with friends and family. But sometimes things get in the way of experiencing the kind of relationship God designed for us with the people we love.  We see this so vividly in what I think is the greatest Christmas movie ever made, It's a Wonderful Life!  The film is overflowing with many different kinds of relationship struggles. But in the end, it leaves you feeling good about being alive in community with other people.   I like this movie so much that I did an entire podcast on seven relationship lessons we learn from It's a Wonderful Life!  It's episode 045 and I'll have a link to it at the bottom of today's show notes. It's a Wonderful Life! in a nutshell If it's been a while since you saw the film, or if you've never seen It's a Wonderful Life!, here's a brief summary of the plot: The main character, George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart, grew up in a small town by the name of Bedford Falls prior to WWII. From the time he was young, George was a very popular, engaging person, well-liked by everyone.  Small-town life was not for him, however. He talked often about his dream of traveling to far-away places where he would work as an engineer to build big things, like skyscrapers and bridges.   George grew up in a loving family where his father and uncle ran the Bailey Brothers Building & Loan, a business in competition with the bank in town owned by the antagonist in the movie, Henry Potter. “Old man Potter” as he was called. At one point George's father, Peter Bailey, died suddenly and George took over the Building & Loan. The plan was that once George's brother Harry graduated from college, he would take over the Building & Loan, so George could leave Bedford Falls to pursue an education and his dreams. But things didn't turn out as planned. Harry returns from college, not just with a diploma, but also with a wife and a job out of town with his father-in-law.  All this leaves George with the responsibility of running the Building & Loan, causing him to feel all the more trapped, which is a major theme of the movie. Money set aside for a honeymoon George ends up getting married to a woman named Mary. On their wedding day and on their way out of town for their honeymoon, there's a run on the bank. This was not unusual during the Depression of the 1930s, which is when the movie takes place.  Everyone wanted to withdraw their savings in cash, but there's not enough money to pay out the withdrawals.  Mary sees what's going on and turns over to George all the wedding money and savings she and George have saved for their honeymoon. George then uses it to pay out the cash withdrawals. This is the first example we see from Mary of how to help the people we love when they are going through a rough time. How many women do you know would sacrifice their once-in-a-lifetime romantic vacation to help her husband solve a problem at work?  Not many.  Most women would say something along the lines of, “This is our wedding day and we're leaving for our honeymoon. Let your co-workers deal with the problem. They'll understand. Aren't I more important than your job, your business? But that's not Mary. She sacrifices her desires and her resources to help the person she loves. Sometimes to help the people we love we have to set aside our dreams. And sometimes to help the people we love will cost us financially. Investing in relationships This run on the bank that George and Mary are dealing with is an interesting metaphor for relationships. Just as deposits we make with our money into financial institutions, we also make “deposits” in our relationships. George Bailey had certainly done that with the relationships he developed and fostered in Bedford Falls. The movie shows how he invested in people, and the things he did to help people who needed help. Watch for it the next time you see the movie. I'll comment more on this in a few minutes. But I wonder about you and me. To what extent are we investing in relationships, where we pour ourselves into being there for other people?  Will we have enough in our relationship account that there will be something to withdraw when we need help? Another problem at work After the problem with the run on the bank is solved. Another work-related problem arises like the whack-a-mole game you play at the fair. On Christmas Eve Uncle Billy misplaces $8,000 worth of deposits right as a bank examiner shows up for an audit. In today's dollars adjusted for inflation, this would amount to about $110,000.   If the money isn't found, it will mean bankruptcy, scandal, and jail time for George. He's beside himself with fear, and it brings out the worst in him. The rest of the film shows how George goes about dealing with this problem, and how others deal with George. If ever there was a movie about relationships, this would be it. For example, at one point in the film George tries to help Uncle Billy remember where he left the money. But he gets impatient, roughs up Uncle Billy, and calls him “a silly old fool.”   George then comes home in his irritated, fearful state and yells at his kids. He makes one of them cry, in fact. At which point Mary steps in to protect her children. She positions herself in front of the kids and confronts George very sternly with “George, why must you torture the children? Why don't you…” A change in behavior Before this scene, Mary observed this marked change in behavior in her husband and asked him “What's wrong?”  George doesn't answer, in part because I think he's trying to protect his wife from work problems, and in part because he's confused by his own anger and rage. Mary is puzzled by George because it's not like him to be so angry. But she doesn't give up on George when he doesn't answer her “what's wrong?” question.  She reflects in her mind what might be the problem. George didn't go to work that morning angry at the world, so it's logical to consider that maybe something happened at work to set him off. George isn't any help in figuring out the problem, so Mary logically and wisely calls someone who works with George to see if he might know.  It's one thing you can do to help someone you love. She picks up the phone and asks the operator to call Bedford 247. And guess who answers?  Uncle Billy. Now we don't hear what Mary says to Uncle Billy. But by the end of the movie we find out. George gets help for dealing with his problem After George walks out the door after yelling at his kids we see him encounter Clarence Oddbody AS2 (Angel 2nd class). He's sent by God to help George put his problem in perspective and to realize the impact he's had on people. It's interesting that God doesn't send Clarence the angel to solve George's problem, but rather that despite his problems it truly is a wonderful life that George has been living.   God still works like that today. Often not solving our problems, but always putting them in perspective in light of eternity and God's purposes for our life. Bold action to help the people we love  Getting back to Mary and her phone call to Uncle Billy. After George's encounter with Clarence Oddbody, Angel second class, he returns home a new man. Oh so grateful to be alive and even at peace with the potential consequences of the misplaced $8,000 of deposits. It's here we see what Mary and Uncle Billy talked about in their phone call. She now tells George, “It's a miracle, George! It's a miracle!” Then Uncle Billy walks through their front door with a large wicker laundry basket, sets it on a folding table, and tells George one of the key lines in the movie in an excited tone. “Mary did it, George! Mary did it! She scoured all over town telling people you were in trouble…” With that, crowds of people come pouring through the front door with cash to put in the basket. What a bold action on Mary's part. Sometimes to help the people we love we have to step out of our comfort zone and ask other people to help us care for the one we love. Sometimes we have to make withdrawals from our relational bank account. It's just how it works. What we've learned from Mary in It's a Wonderful Life! Mary shows us that we can help the people we love who are going through difficult times by first observing any change in behavior. What's different about them now, and when did the change happen? Often knowing when will give us further clues to help those we love. We also learn from Mary how it's important to reflect upon what might be causing the distress in the people we love. Be direct and ask them. They may not know themselves, but don't give up. Probe further.  Take action as Mary did. Ask other people who may be in a position to know what the root of the problem is in the angst our loved one is experiencing. Call someone. Don't text.  And then when you finally understand the heart of the problem. Take more action. Evaluate what you can do to help, and what you need from other people. Finally, we learn from Mary that helping the people we love going through a really bad season is done behind the scenes. I love behind-the-scenes-people. They have no hidden agenda and they want to bring out the best in people. It's never about them So what does all this mean for YOU?  How can you use what you've heard today to help you find more joy in the relationships in your life?  Make it a goal to be a better observer of the important people in your life. Notice any changes in behavior. Then reflect upon what might possibly be causing those changes. Finally, take action. Do something that tries to help. And like Mary in the movie, do all this behind the scenes. Be a behind-the-scenes person.  It's pretty fulfilling helping the people we love this way. Closing In closing, I'd love to hear any thoughts you have about today's episode. I hope your thinking was stimulated by today's show, to consider how you can help the people you love this Christmas - behind the scenes. For when you do, it will help you experience the joy of relationships God desires for you. Because after all, You Were Made for This. Well, that's it for today. As we close up shop, please don't forget to spread a little relational sunshine around the people you meet this week. Spark some joy for them, kind of like Mary did and all the people of Bedford Falls. And I'll see you again next time. Goodbye for now. Other episodes or resources related to today's shows 045: Seven Relationship Lessons from the Greatest Christmas Movie Ever Made 021: The Most Important Relationship of All A prior and most recent episode 206: Thankful for the Stories of Others All past and future episodes    JohnCertalic.com Our Sponsor You Were Made for This is sponsored by Caring for Others, a missionary care ministry.  Donate Please consider making a donation to help cover the costs associated with this podcast and the other services we provide missionaries around the world. 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It's Christmas time and My So-Called Life is here to bum you out.

This week Sarah and Kerry visit a Crowley family favorite - It's a Wonderful Life!Content warning: this episode discusses suicidal ideation that takes place in the movie.

A special episode of Films that I Own That I Haven't Watched Yet, recorded shortly after Christmas last year (so only took me the best part of a year to edit and upload!) Four films, all linking from one to the next - so not chosen at random.The first Mr Smith Goes To Washington (1939) - from director Frank Capra and starring James Stewart (who would later work together on Its A Wonderful Life), Jean Arthur and Claude Rains - a political comedy drama in which Stewart plays a newly appointed Senator who is battling a corrupt political system. Then, I watch and review the festive romantic comedy The Shop Around The Corner (1940) - another James Stewart movie, a romantic comedy directed by Ernst Lubitsch in which Stewart plays alongside Margaret Sullivan as two employees working in a leathergoods shop, who dispite loathing each otrher in person are actually falling in love via anonymous letters.Film 3 is You've Got Mail. (1998) which sees Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks star in a Nora Ephron retelling of the Shop Around the Corner, for the digital age, as Meg Ryan plays a small book shop owner who is put out of business by the book store chain owner, Hanks, but again, via anonymous emails they strike up a loving relationshipFinally, film 4 is Nora Ephron's whimsical remake of the classic TV Series Bewtitched, in which Will Farrell plays a fading TV star trying to boost his career by relaunching a classic TV show (Bewtitched) by casting unknown actress (and actual witch) played by Nicole Kidman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the difference between science and magic? What character is getting an alternate reality beta test? And how does John feel about interior design? We layout these questions and more as we watch Season 4, Episode 10 of Family Matters.Alex Diamond, David Kenny, and John McDaniel heard that the long-running network sitcom Family Matters ends with side character Steve Urkel going to space. And the best way to figure out how that happened - obviously - is to watch the last episode first and make our way backwards through nearly ten years of television.Join our countdown to number one (and our slow descent into madness) in all the places you expect internet people to be:Website: jumpingtheshuttle.spaceEmail: jumpingtheshuttle@gmail.comInstagram: @JumpingTheShuttle / @ThatAlexD / @dak577Twitter: @JumpingShuttle / @ThatAlexD / @dak577TikTok: @JumpingTheShuttle / @ThatAlexD / @dak577Brought to you by Smooth My Balls

Cory talks about the "Its A Wonderful Life" level of bank run we saw with Silicon Valley Bank these past few days. What does it mean for venture capital? Whats going on with Movies Plus, Mining and more. Check out the BitBox02 Hardware Wallet Go to https://shiftcrypto.ch/bitcoinmadesimple and use the promo code "bitcoinmadesimple" to get 5% off standard products. Movies Plus - go to www.myMoviesPlus.com and get 20% OFF an annual subscription with promo code CORY, and you can watch "Hard Money with Natalie Brunell" and the documentaries "The Great Reset and the Rise of Bitcoin", "Bitcoin FUD", "Bitcoin: The End of Money as We Know It", and "Cryptopia: Bitcoin, Blockchains and the Future of the Internet." Watch them all on Movies Plus. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bitcoinmadesimple/support

Movie Meltdown - Episode 596 Join us as we visit with a couple of long lost co-hosts who may think they are trying to derail the conversation. But the secret to our show is... we were never on the rails at all.  And while we try to unravel the mystery of our crazy nightmare movie dreams, we also delve into… The Man from Uncle, The Menu, Top Gun: Maverick, Armed and Dangerous, National Treasure, Megalopolis, Night Court, Vengeance, It's a Wonderful Life, Citizen Kane, DJing movies, Glass Onion, cannibalism, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Foghorn Leghorn, Rambo, conspiracy theories, friends and groups and cliches, ADHD, Stacy Keach's dad, intelligentsia douchebag, a quiet stabbing death, Cloak & Dagger, did we really go to the moon, an incredible art collection, changing technology, which Clue ending did you get, The Da Vinci Code, Werner Herzog, Universal Studios vs Disney World, Francis Ford Coppola, plow over two dozen cars, Death on the Nile, Frank Capra, The Vogue Theatre, B.J. Novak, Rian Johnson and was she tender and tasty? “I mean, say what you want about the movie… whether you liked it or not, it still changed the face of the Western world.”

The last episode of 2022 is now available and joining @ready2retro for the occasion is Max's wife, Jasmine! Together Max and Jasmine talk about one of their favorite movies of all-time, Frank Capra's "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946)! This film is a classic for a reason! The sentimental and realitic storytelling of the joy and pain of life sparks so many conversation in this episode. Join in the conversation and get Ready 2 Retro!

Every time someone downloads this episode, an angel gets its wings.    For the Christmas holiday we have a special bonus for listeners. Mike and Brian break down one of their favorite holiday films, Frank Capra's Its A Wonderful Life. From its humble beginnings as a Christmas card, to it flopping so hard it shuttered the production company and ended Capra's career as a commercial filmmaker, this had a long and winding road to enjoying its beloved status. We talk about why its message about community building and treating others with dignity still resonates today. We break down the many moments that make us laugh, move us to tears or hit a bit harder as we get older ourselves. It's a different tact for us for sure, but we hope you enjoy this bonus show.    link to the Vox article from Emily St James we quote from near the end of the show

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everybody! We have an awesome show this week to celebrate. Vinnie and Justin are joined by Kyle Sullivan (Locked on Sports Avalanche Podcast) and Jake Bujnowski (Dingers Cubs Podcast) to work their way through a Christmas Movie Draft. Think of it as a Fantasy Football draft but for Christmas movies. What movie gets picked first? What classics are left off? Tune in to find out!————Find Jake on Twitter@Baseball_bujFind Dingers: A Cubs Podcast on Twitter@DingerscubsFind Kyle on Twitter@ShaggyVonDoomFind Locked on Avs Podcast on Twitter@LOPN_AvalancheFind Here in Puckberg on Twitter@HPuckberg—Contact Us!Email: baseballandwhatever@gmail.comTwitter: @BaseballAndWhatInstagram: @BaseballAndWhateverFacebook: www.facebook.com/baseballandwhateverText Line/Voicemail - 913-808-3278 (FART)YouTube - www.youtube.com/baseballandwhateverTwitch - www.twitch.tv/baseballandwhatever__Our SponsorCheck out www.bellyupsports.comBe sure to subscribe to the Belly Up and Friends Podcast feed for all sorts of awesome podcasts about a variety of sports!—We'd like to thank our partner, In The Clutch for joining up with us here on Baseball and Whatever. In The Clutch is an awesome sports apparel company that is known for their licensed MLB, Negro League, and MLS apparel along with great shirts to rep your favorite retro hockey, baseball, football teams.Even better, head to www.intheclutch.com now and at checkout use promo code “BASEBALLANDWHAT” to get 10% your order. How great is that?—Want some official Baseball and Whatever merchandise? We have hoodies, shirts, and even COFFEE MUGS!Go to - www.bonfire.com/baseballandwhatever

From the twisted mind that suggested we do shows on Morbius and Ambulance comes... Anna and the Apocalypse! Is it enough? Is it really that good? Listen to find out! Or just yes, yes it is! Also we do our due diligence with It's a Wonderful Life, The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, Frances Ha, and Bedazzled! Happy Holidays! :)

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Pete Helliar chats with producer Derek Myers about some of their favourite Christmas films and present clips from those episodes. Broden Kelly from Aunty Donna watched ITS A WONDERFUL LIFE, Tommy Little and Pete had a few drinks and discussed the one true Christmas film - DIE HARD. Writer Trent Roberts loved GREMLINS and Eddie Bannon tore LOVE ACTUALLY a new one. Feel free to email us at yasnypodcast@gmail.com OR drop us some comments, feedback or ideas on the speakpipe (link below)Keep it fun and under a minute and you may get on the show.https://www.speakpipe.com/YASNYRecorded and Produced at Castaway Studios, CollingwoodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this holiday special we talk about holiday traditions and the movie staples that get us through the season. But also we discuss what makes Cyberpunk so intersting. The movie Brendan was trying to think of is, Rare Exports. There are 2.4 billion Christians and 2 billion Muslims in the world, according to Wikipedia.

This week's episodes Jeff and Ed dive back into the Christmas music, debating musician's historical contributions, where to see It's A Wonderful Life on screen, vintage theater closings, the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame, and so much more. Its a chuckling good time! Enjoy this cup of coffee with Mary B's 5th son this Christmas holiday season.-IF YOU LIKE THIS WEEKS EPISODE HELP US GROW THIS PODCAST BY RATING, SUBSCRIBE, AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @MARYBS5THSON. FINALLY, PLEASE SHARE THIS PODCAST WITH THOSE YOU LOVE TO HELP US CONTINUE TO CREATE CONTENT FOR YOU TO ENJOY EVERY SUNDAY MORNING OR ANYTIME! 

it's the holidays season - SO LET"S TIER...Christmas Movie & Home Alone Traps!!!Also - Gu talks 'Avatar: The Way of Water' & getting lost in New YorkJoin the conversation on twitter: @MACandGUpodcast

We are sitting down with Freddie, and he is doing his very own 104 Christmas Movies tournament. Check out this episode to see what he think is the best movie from the Christmas movie. If you want to do your own tournament, please contact us, and we will set it up. Here are all the movies in the tournament: Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) The Holiday (2006) A Christmas Carol (2009) The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) Fred Claus (2007) Its A Wonderful Life (1946) Jack Frost (1998) Die Hard (1988) This Christmas (2007) A Christmas Carol (1951) All I want for Christmas (1991) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964) Ernest Saves Christmas (1988) National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) Window Wonderland (2013) Home Alone (1990) All I want is Christmas (2012) A Christmas Story (1983) Christmas Mall (2010) Miracle on 34th Street (1947) A Grandpa For Christmas (2007) Elf (2003) The Christmas Shoes (2002) Gremlins (1984) A Season for Miracles (1999) Bad Santa (2003) Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever (2014) Scrooged (1988) The Most Wonderful Time of the Year (2008) Edward Scissorhands (1990) Four Christmases (2008) Trading Places (1983) Reindeer Games (2000) The Santa Clause (1994) A Boy for Christmas (2004) Joyeux Noel (2005) I'll Be Home for Christmas (1998) The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) Deck the Halls (2006) The Shop Around the Corner (1940) November Christmas (2010) Happiest Season (2020) Pete's Christmas (2013) A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) Next Stop, Christmas (2021) The Christmas Chronicles (2018) Friday After Next (2002) Love Actually (2003) Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) 8-Bit Christmas (2021) Mrs. Miracle (2009) Silent Night (2002) Mixed Nuts (1994) The Night Before (2015) Frosty the Snowman (1969) Batman Returns (1992) Holiday in Handcuffs (2006) Black Christmas (1974) Nativity! (2009) How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966) Trapped in Paradise (1994) Last Christmas (2019) Operation Christmas Drop (2020) The Ref (1994) A very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011) The Family Man (2000) 12 Days of Giving (2017) A Boy Called Christmas (2021) The Christmas Card (2006) Krampus (2015) The Lemon Drop Kid (1951) The Polar Express (2004) Kristin's Christmas Past (2013) Better Watch Out (2016) 12 Dates of Christmas (2011) Prancer (1989) Beyond Tomorrow (1940) White Christmas (1954) One Magic Christmas (1985) Shazam! (2019) Crown for Christmas (2015) The Year Without a Santa Claus (1974) Arthur Christmas (2011) How The Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) Holiday Affair (1949) Lovely, Still (2008) The Santa Suit (2009) Jingle All the Way (1996) Christmas With the Kranks (2004) Santa Claus is Comin' to Town (1970) Noel (2004) the preacher's wife (1996) Fatman (2020) Just Frineds (2005) Eight Crazy Nights (2002) The Snowman (1982) A Christmas Tale (2008) Surviving Christmas (2004) A Christmas Detour Message (2004) The Little Drummer Boy (1968) The Nativity Story (2005) Serendipity (2001) Alvin & the Chipmunks - A Chipmunk Christmas (1981) LOOK WHO'S TALKING NOW (1993) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mass-debaters/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mass-debaters/support

It's Christmas time in Bedford Falls and the guys are present in black and white. Joe begins with his affinity for the film and it gets a little heated when Mike asks “Is this really a Christmas movie?” They discuss the heart and soul within the movie, the convincing performance from Lionel Barrymore and an unanimous MVP selection. The Recast has returned to end the podcast and the guys have some great selections to re-do this film 76 years later…Hot-Dog! Twitter: @ReelItBackPodInstagram: ReelItBackPodFacebook: Reel It BackPart of the Walk-Ons NetworkThank you for listening!

Book Vs. Movie“It's a Wonderful Life”(2018 replay ep) The Margos get out their hankies and talk about another holiday classic“No man is a failure who has friends.” The Margos wanted to fit in one more holiday movie this year, and what better way to celebrate than with the number one weepie of all time--It's a Wonderful Life? (Yes, it was based on a short story The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern and you can read it for yourself in under 15 minutes.)The Greatest Gift is the story of a man named George Bailey who wants to commit suicide. An unnamed stranger gives George his wish to see what life would be like if he had never been born. In the end, he chooses life. Van Doren Stern wrote this short story (which took him several years to finish) in 1944; at first, he could not find anyone willing to publish it. Eventually, he self-published 200 pamphlets and sent them as Christmas cards to family and friends.Director Frank Capra eventually landed the property and decided to completely revamp the story to include George's childhood and more. It is now considered a classic film, but at the time, it was a bit of a box office failure, and Capra never really had the opportunity to see how his work influenced generations of storytellers for decades now.In this show, we discuss the differences between the short story and the film. Which version did the Margos like better? Check out the link below to find out!In this ep the Margos discuss :The backstory of author Phillip Van Doren Stern and how his holiday pamphlet turned into a beloved movie.Director Frank Capra and his hard work getting the film madeThe stellar cast includes Jimmy Stewart (George Bailey,) Donna Reed (Mary Bailey,) Lionel Barrymore (Mr. Potter,) Thomas Mitchell (Uncle Billy,) Henry Travers (Clarence,) Gloria Grahame (Violet), and Beulah Bondi (Mrs. Bailey.)Clips used:It's a Wonderful Life  trailerGeorge and Mary sing “Buffalo Gals”Mr. Gower hits young GeorgeClarence explains being “Angel Second Class”George wants to live againOutro Music: Buffalo Gals by The Pickard FamilyBook Vs. Movie podcast https://www.facebook.com/bookversusmovie/Twitter @bookversusmovie www.bookversusmovie.comEmail us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.comBrought to you by Audible.com You can sign up for a FREE 30-day trial here http://www.audible.com/?source_code=PDTGBPD060314004RMargo D. @BrooklynFitChik www.brooklynfitchick.com brooklynfitchick@gmail.comMargo P. @ShesNachoMama http://thechingonahomesteader.weebly.com/

Book Vs. Movie“It's a Wonderful Life”(2018 replay ep) The Margos get out their hankies and talk about another holiday classic“No man is a failure who has friends.” The Margos wanted to fit in one more holiday movie this year, and what better way to celebrate than with the number one weepie of all time--It's a Wonderful Life? (Yes, it was based on a short story The Greatest Gift by Philip Van Doren Stern and you can read it for yourself in under 15 minutes.)The Greatest Gift is the story of a man named George Bailey who wants to commit suicide. An unnamed stranger gives George his wish to see what life would be like if he had never been born. In the end, he chooses life. Van Doren Stern wrote this short story (which took him several years to finish) in 1944; at first, he could not find anyone willing to publish it. Eventually, he self-published 200 pamphlets and sent them as Christmas cards to family and friends.Director Frank Capra eventually landed the property and decided to completely revamp the story to include George's childhood and more. It is now considered a classic film, but at the time, it was a bit of a box office failure, and Capra never really had the opportunity to see how his work influenced generations of storytellers for decades now.In this show, we discuss the differences between the short story and the film. Which version did the Margos like better? Check out the link below to find out!In this ep the Margos discuss :The backstory of author Phillip Van Doren Stern and how his holiday pamphlet turned into a beloved movie.Director Frank Capra and his hard work getting the film madeThe stellar cast includes Jimmy Stewart (George Bailey,) Donna Reed (Mary Bailey,) Lionel Barrymore (Mr. Potter,) Thomas Mitchell (Uncle Billy,) Henry Travers (Clarence,) Gloria Grahame (Violet), and Beulah Bondi (Mrs. Bailey.)Clips used:It's a Wonderful Life  trailerGeorge and Mary sing “Buffalo Gals”Mr. Gower hits young GeorgeClarence explains being “Angel Second Class”George wants to live againOutro Music: Buffalo Gals by The Pickard FamilyBook Vs. Movie podcast https://www.facebook.com/bookversusmovie/Twitter @bookversusmovie www.bookversusmovie.comEmail us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.comBrought to you by Audible.com You can sign up for a FREE 30-day trial here http://www.audible.com/?source_code=PDTGBPD060314004RMargo D. @BrooklynFitChik www.brooklynfitchick.com brooklynfitchick@gmail.comMargo P. @ShesNachoMama http://thechingonahomesteader.weebly.com/

In this episode my guest is Karolyn Grimes, many of you know her as Zuzu from It's A Wonderful Life. She was also in another "Christmas Movie" The Bishop's Wife as well as many other films. Karolyn worked with Jimmy Stewart, Carey Grant, David Niven, John Wayne, and Lewtta Young to name just a few of the stars she was in films with.

Gary discusses a newspaper article about old movies sent in from a listener. Gary's interest in movies from the Golden Age of Hollywood goes deep and this article rekindled his passion and sparked this episode. The classic films are not only fun (and usually clean) entertainment, they can (and should) be used to teach the Christian worldview. Get Gary's talk and outline about classic movies here.

Truly Inconsequential – Not all characters are created equal. Mr. Greer and Brimstone of The Grindhouse Radio debate this week's zeroes in front of a live audience. It'll be determined in real time who will remain inconsequential, and who may be liberated back into the hero's category. This week, they get into the Christmas spirit (Not like Scrooge got into the Ghost of Christmas Past) by arguing which classic film is more consequential to Christmas as a whole. The combatants are It's A Wonderful Life; as well A Christmas Carol – Both seen billions of times throughout the years, which is just a little bit more important than the other. Question is, who will remain truly inconsequential.

It's A Wonderful Life is a crummy movie, but a great I.P., so we've re-booted it! This is a 2021 re-make that will definitely hit a billion! We re-cast, up the B.H.I. (body heat index) and add a TON of branding beats. It's a Wonderful Life is our last Fix of the year before we take a holiday break and maybe see if Hollywood is willing to open their doors to us again. Billion dollar mindset teaches that if you've been permanently banished from an industry, wait a year then try again. No matter what happens in Hollywood, we'll be back to regular posts in 2022! Hope you're celebrating what this season is really about: Spending $$$MONEY$$$!!!!!

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