Christmas Movies Actually podcast

21/08/2026

Our latest episode is up! Kerry and I talk about the charming and educational documentary, BECOMING SANTA (2011), in which a man goes through Santa school and works some Santa gigs, one of which seems quite unorthodox. Kerry also talks about three more movies from "1,001 Movies You must See Before You Die." Enjoy!

Kerry and collin look at this 2011 documentary starring a very likable guy named Jack Sanderson who decides to get into the Christmas spirit by learning the ropes on what it takes to be a Santa Claus.

14/08/2026

Check out our latest episode where we talk about Danny Boyle's wonderful tale of greed and goodness, MILLIONS (2005). There's a lot to chew on with this film and we both have different takes on it. Also, some cool, new blu-rays worth talking about. Enjoy!

Kerry and Collin dig into this oddball Danny Boyle film and come up with different takes. Collin loves Boyle's infectious and inventive style, while Kerry found it to be a bit much and a somewhat lacking in true Christmas sentiment.

21/07/2026

Our latest episode is up! Nick Digilio joins us to talk about Renny Harlin's action extravaganza "The Long Kiss Goodnight" and why Harlin is one of his favorite directors. Nick also shares an exclusive update about his show and we're very excited about it! A fun episode for a fun movie. Enjoy!

Nick Digilio joins Kerry and Collin to talk about one of his favorite directors, Renny Harlin, and the 1996 action flick, "The Long Kiss Goodnight," starring Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson.

09/07/2026

We're very sad to learn of the passing of Bonnie Tyler this morning. At the end of every episode of our show, one of our sign-offs is "Stay a little Jesus, everyone," which is a phrase that comes from a song she sang in the brilliantly deranged Christmas cult film "Code Pere Noel" (or "Dial Code Santa Claus"). That phrase jumped out at us when we heard it and we've been repeating it ever since. It started with Ms. Tyler, who had an incredible voice and truly gave everything she had to every song she sang. RIP.

08/07/2026

'Tis July, so we decided to talk about a movie that has the words "Christmas" and "July" in the title. Since we already covered that Rudolph movie a couple years ago, the only thing left was this Preston Sturges comedy that has the least amount of Christmas of any movie we've ever covered. Nevertheless, it's a wonderful film and easy to digest at a mere 67 minutes. Peter Sobczynski joins us to talk about it, as well as some new blu-rays as well. Enjoy!

Of all the Christmas films that have been covered on this show that feature little to no actual Christmas in it, the Preston Sturges comedy "Christmas In July" has the least amount, yet it still gets featured on Christmas movie listicles and has a holiday-themed blu-ray cover as well.

25/06/2026

Our latest episode is up! The world wasn't ready for a comedy starring Michael Keaton as a neglectful dad who plays second-rate blues, who dies and gets reincarnated as a talking snowman. We weren't ready either. We probably should've watched "Night Shift" instead (that has some Christmas in it, too). Oh, well. We do talk about three great films in the Book segment, though. Enjoy!

Yes, this is the one where Michael Keaton gets reincarnated as a snowman so he can spend more time with his son. It is not the 1997 horror film about a murderous snowman getting revenge, nor is it the delightful 1979 Rankin-Bass animated special. Kerry and Collin weren't that lucky.

22/05/2026

And now for some good news. We have a new episode! Nell Minow joins us to talk about the classic "The Shop Around The Corner," starring Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullivan. It's a favorite for many and we can see why. It's everything you want from a rom-com, anchored by Ernst Lubitsch's assured direction. Great stuff! Enjoy!

Film critic Nell Minow joins Kerry and Collin for a look an a holiday favorite that has been remade at least four times, "The Shop Around The Corner" (1940), starring Jimmy Stewart, Margaret Sullivan and Frank Morgan.

15/05/2026

Whoa! We almost forgot to post about our latest episode. It's a Christmas movie we quite enjoy. TURBULENCE (1997) stars Ray Liotta, Lauren Holly and Brendan Gleason in Die Hard/Speed/Home Alone... on an airplane. With lots of Hallmark decorations. Enjoy!

Kerry and Collin invite you to board CMA flight #160 and experience the TURBULENCE! This 1997 thriller stars a go-for-broke Ray Liotta as a maniac hell-bent on crashing a plane and Lauren Holly as the flight attendant who must land the 747 on her own.

05/05/2026

Our latest episode is up! We're talking TURB ULENCE! The ridiculous airplane thriller starring Ray Liotta and Lauren Holly. It's "Die Hard" on an airplane! It's "Home Alone" on an airplane! It's "Speed" on an airplane! It's an airplane! And it's all decked out like a Hallmark movie. Plus, new blu-rays. Enjoy!

Kerry and Collin invite you to board CMA flight #160 and experience the TURBULENCE! This 1997 thriller stars a go-for-broke Ray Liotta as a maniac hell-bent on crashing a plane and Lauren Holly as the flight attendant who must land the 747 on her own.

25/04/2026

Our latest episode is up! We're joined by Barry from the podcast 96 Greers (in which they discuss every film featuring Judy Greer). Collin actually went and listened to the John Grisham novel upon which this film is based (only took about 3.5 hours). Believe it or not, the film is actually a tad funnier and with characters that are a bit more likable, which isn't saying much at all. I think we're done with the Tim Allen Christmas movies. Enjoy!

Kerry and Collin are joined by Barry, the co-host of 96 Greers to talk about John Grisham's "Christmas With The Kranks," starring Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis and Dan Aykroyd.