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The Family Man is a 2000 American romcom directed by Brett Ratner, from a screenplay by David Diamond and David Weissman. The film stars Nicolas Cage and Téa Leoni, with Jeremy Piven, Saul Rubinek, and Don Cheadle in supporting roles.

Today we watched Black Christmas, a 1974 Canadian slasher produced and directed by Bob Clark. The story follows a group of sorority sisters who receive threatening phone calls and are eventually stalked and murdered by a deranged killer during the Christmas season.

Today we watched Merry Christmas, Mr. Bean, the seventh episode of the British television series Mr. Bean. It was first broadcast as a Christmas special in December 1992. This episode also marks the last appearance of Mr. Bean's girlfriend in the original television series until reappearing on Mr. Bean: The Animated Series eleven years later.

Today we watched Happiest Season, a 2020 romantic comedy directed by Clea DuVall, from a screenplay written by DuVall and Mary Holland. With an ensemble cast consisting of Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Dan Levy, Mary Holland, Victor Garber, and Mary Steenburgen, the film follows a woman who struggles to come out to her conservative parents while she and her girlfriend visit them during Christmas. 

Today we watched Batman Returns, a 1992 film directed by Tim Burton, based on the DC Comics character Batman. In Batman Returns, which is set at Christmas, Batman faces both the Penguin, while dealing with Max Shreck, a corrupt tycoon who allies with the Penguin to bring Gotham City under his control, and Catwoman, who seeks vengeance against Shreck.

Santa Claus is Comin' to Town is a 1970's stop motion television special produced by Rankin/Bass Productions. The film stars the voices of Fred Astaire and Mickey Rooney and tells the story of how Santa Claus and several Claus-related Christmas traditions came to be. It is based on the hit Christmas song "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town"

Today we watched The Princess Switch, a 2018 American Christmas film directed by Mike Rohl The film starring Vanessa Hudgens is based on the ‘Parent Trap’ formula, where two people who look identical run into one another and decide to switch places. 

Today we watched Klaus, a 2019 animated film produced for Netflix. The film starring J.K Simmons, Rashida Jones and Norm Macdonald, revolves around a postman stationed in an island town to the Far North who befriends a reclusive toymaker.  Follow us on Instagram: christmasandchillpodcast

Well well well, we're back! Long time no speak - you look beautiful How's the family? We kick things off with the Vince Vaughn and Reece Witherspoon movie, Four Holidays. Also known as Four Christmases, this 2008 movie tells us the story of Brad and Kate, who despite their best efforts, are forced to visit all their families for the holidays in one day. Follow us on Instagram: christmasandchillpodcat

It's the end of Season 1 and we're going out with a bang! Join us as we hand out awards, have a laugh, and talk all things Christmas for the last time. Follow us on Instagram: christmasandchillpodcast We now have Facebook as well! You can like us here Got a question? Contact our mailbag at [email protected]

Join us as we go one on one in this post Christmas trivia special to find out who paid the most attention during the season, who really does love Christmas, and who is the Christmas Champion for 2020! Follow us on Instagram: christmasandchillpodcast We now have Facebook as well! You can like us here Got a question? Contact our mailbag at [email protected]

And finally, we’re looking at Love Actually, a 2003 Christmas-themed romantic comedy written and directed by Richard Curtis. It features an ensemble cast, composed predominantly of British actors. Mostly filmed on location in London, the screenplay delves into different aspects of love as shown through ten separate stories involving a wide variety of individuals, many of whom are shown to be interlinked as the tales progress. The story begins five weeks before Christmas and is played out in a weekly countdown until the holiday, followed by an epilogue that takes place one month later. Follow us on Instagram: christmasandchillpodcast We now have Facebook as well! You can like us here Got a question? Contact our mailbag at [email protected]