Christmas Movies Actually podcast
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You don’t have to love Christmas to love this podcast. Film critic Collin Souter and renowned sheep expert Kerry Finegan delve into every type of Christmas movie they can find.
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My latest episode looks at the never-released-on-physical-media 3-D IMAX film "U2 3-D," in honor of the band's 50th anniversary. Plus, new releases from @sonyclassics.bsky.social and @warnerclassics.bsky.social and @warnerbrospictures.bsky.social. Enjoy! youtu.be/BD0jH7ENt-Y
Episode 6: U2 3D (2007), plus new releases from Warner and Sony
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October 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM
My latest episode looks at the never-released-on-physical-media 3-D IMAX film "U2 3-D," in honor of the band's 50th anniversary. Plus, new releases from @sonyclassics.bsky.social and @warnerclassics.bsky.social and @warnerbrospictures.bsky.social. Enjoy! youtu.be/BD0jH7ENt-Y
Our latest episode is up! This time, Jim Laczkowski is the guest (we recorded this and the Director's Club Harold Ramis episode the same day). What else is there to say about this classic? Well, hopefully enough to fill an hour. I think we did okay.
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Christmas Movies Actually: 169 - The Apartment (feat. Jim Laczkowski)
Kerry and Collin are joined by Director's Club host Jim Laczkowski to talk about Billy Wilder's Oscar-winning classic, "The Apartment," starring Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine and Fred MacMurray.
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September 28, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Our latest episode is up! This time, Jim Laczkowski is the guest (we recorded this and the Director's Club Harold Ramis episode the same day). What else is there to say about this classic? Well, hopefully enough to fill an hour. I think we did okay.
Enjoy! www.nowplayingnetwork.net/christmasmov...
Enjoy! www.nowplayingnetwork.net/christmasmov...
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My latest episode of "O Blu-ray, Where Art Thou?" is up. For this, I talk about the little-seen Tim Curry-Bill Paxton starrer PASS THE AMMO (1988), a funny little comedy that made $00.97 at the box office. Also, new titles from @criterion.bsky.social and @kinolorber.com. Enjoy!
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Episode 5 - PASS THE AMMO (1988) - plus new releases from CRITERION and KINO
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September 24, 2026 at 12:53 PM
My latest episode of "O Blu-ray, Where Art Thou?" is up. For this, I talk about the little-seen Tim Curry-Bill Paxton starrer PASS THE AMMO (1988), a funny little comedy that made $00.97 at the box office. Also, new titles from @criterion.bsky.social and @kinolorber.com. Enjoy!
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FYI... First, our next episode, "The Apartment," will be one day late.
Second, our next episode will be our annual Halloween Movies Actually episode, which will be about the new Shaun the Sheep movie, "Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom," which opens in theaters this weekend. Go see it!
Second, our next episode will be our annual Halloween Movies Actually episode, which will be about the new Shaun the Sheep movie, "Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom," which opens in theaters this weekend. Go see it!
September 18, 2026 at 12:56 PM
FYI... First, our next episode, "The Apartment," will be one day late.
Second, our next episode will be our annual Halloween Movies Actually episode, which will be about the new Shaun the Sheep movie, "Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom," which opens in theaters this weekend. Go see it!
Second, our next episode will be our annual Halloween Movies Actually episode, which will be about the new Shaun the Sheep movie, "Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom," which opens in theaters this weekend. Go see it!
Our latest episode is up! We are joined once again by Christine Sellin to talk about the anime classic, "Tokyo Godfathers," which takes a familiar story and sets it in Tokyo on Christmas Eve. Good talk, good people, good blu-rays as well. Enjoy!
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Christmas Movies Actually: 168 - Tokyo Godfathers (feat. Christine Sellin)
First-ever CMA guest Christine Sellin joins Kerry and Collin for a deep dive into the anime classic, "Tokyo Godfathers" (2003). The film was a new take on an old tale, first told in 1936, then again i...
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September 8, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Our latest episode is up! We are joined once again by Christine Sellin to talk about the anime classic, "Tokyo Godfathers," which takes a familiar story and sets it in Tokyo on Christmas Eve. Good talk, good people, good blu-rays as well. Enjoy!
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My latest episode of O Blu-ray, Where Art Thou? "9 to 5" has been available on blu-ray before, but it's way out of print and needs to return. Plus, reviews of more August releases from @criterion.bsky.social , Lionsgate, Sony, Alliance and @severinfilms.bsky.social. Enjoy! youtu.be/FcGXC0O0vZA?...
Episode 4: 9 TO 5 (1980) and new August Blu-ray/4K titles
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September 6, 2026 at 3:11 PM
My latest episode of O Blu-ray, Where Art Thou? "9 to 5" has been available on blu-ray before, but it's way out of print and needs to return. Plus, reviews of more August releases from @criterion.bsky.social , Lionsgate, Sony, Alliance and @severinfilms.bsky.social. Enjoy! youtu.be/FcGXC0O0vZA?...
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New episode is up! I talk about the little-seen cult-film-without-a-cult, MOTORAMA, from 1991, featuring an impressive roster of cult movie favorites and a wildly unpredictable storyline. I also look at a bunch of titles released from @warnerbrospictures.bsky.social . Enjoy! youtu.be/fAdvvcn9AoU
Episode 3: MOTORAMA (1991) and new Warner titles
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August 22, 2026 at 6:14 PM
New episode is up! I talk about the little-seen cult-film-without-a-cult, MOTORAMA, from 1991, featuring an impressive roster of cult movie favorites and a wildly unpredictable storyline. I also look at a bunch of titles released from @warnerbrospictures.bsky.social . Enjoy! youtu.be/fAdvvcn9AoU
Our latest episode is up! We talk about the charming and educational doc, BECOMING SANTA (2011), in which a man goes through Santa school and works some (unorthodox) Santa gigs. Kerry also talks about 3 more from "1,001 Movies You must See Before You Die."
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Christmas Movies Actually - 167: Becoming Santa (2011)
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.
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August 21, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Our latest episode is up! We talk about the charming and educational doc, BECOMING SANTA (2011), in which a man goes through Santa school and works some (unorthodox) Santa gigs. Kerry also talks about 3 more from "1,001 Movies You must See Before You Die."
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If you ever listened to our episodes on SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT 4 & 5, you know we were big fans of make-up artist Screaming Mad George and his truly deranged sense of humor. He was an incredible magician with creature creations and the hilariously grotesque. We are so sad to hear of his passing.
August 17, 2026 at 2:36 PM
If you ever listened to our episodes on SILENT NIGHT DEADLY NIGHT 4 & 5, you know we were big fans of make-up artist Screaming Mad George and his truly deranged sense of humor. He was an incredible magician with creature creations and the hilariously grotesque. We are so sad to hear of his passing.
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. Also, some cool, new blu-rays worth talking about. Enjoy! www.nowplayingnetwork.net/christmasmov...
Christmas Movies Actually: Millions (2005)
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 lack...
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August 14, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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. Also, some cool, new blu-rays worth talking about. Enjoy! www.nowplayingnetwork.net/christmasmov...
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ONE MONTH FROM TODAY! I'll be hosting a screening of the greatest concert film of all time, STOP MAKING SENSE. Let's pack the place! Wednesday, 9/2 @ 7pm at Elk Grove Cinema. I'll be doing a discussion afterwards. Come on out!
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August 2, 2026 at 4:43 PM
ONE MONTH FROM TODAY! I'll be hosting a screening of the greatest concert film of all time, STOP MAKING SENSE. Let's pack the place! Wednesday, 9/2 @ 7pm at Elk Grove Cinema. I'll be doing a discussion afterwards. Come on out!
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Hi all. I wrote a few (thousand) words about Glen Hansard yesterday. His music meant a lot to me. Go listen to some and revel in the joy of it all.
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"We're All Pushing Things Up Mountains": Remembering Glen Hansard
Glen Hansard was never at a loss for words, but I sure as hell am this morning.
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July 30, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Hi all. I wrote a few (thousand) words about Glen Hansard yesterday. His music meant a lot to me. Go listen to some and revel in the joy of it all.
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New episode! @nickdigilio.bsky.social 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! Fun episode. Fun movie. Enjoy!
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Christmas Movies Actually: 165 - The Long Kiss Goodnight (feat. Nick Digilio)
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.
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July 21, 2026 at 2:57 PM
New episode! @nickdigilio.bsky.social 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! Fun episode. Fun movie. Enjoy!
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"Stay a little Jesus" was a lyric that caught our attention many years ago when we started this pod. It's been part of our sign-off ever since. RIP Bonnie Tyler, who sang that crazy/beautiful song from that crazy-ass film "Code Pere Noel" ("Dial Code Santa Claus"). www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9TU...
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July 10, 2026 at 11:56 AM
"Stay a little Jesus" was a lyric that caught our attention many years ago when we started this pod. It's been part of our sign-off ever since. RIP Bonnie Tyler, who sang that crazy/beautiful song from that crazy-ass film "Code Pere Noel" ("Dial Code Santa Claus"). www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9TU...
NEW EPISODE! 'Tis July, so we decided to talk about a movie that has the words "Christmas" and "July" in the title. Peter Sobczynski joins us to talk about this wonderful Preston Sturges non-Christmas comedy, as well as some new blu-rays. Enjoy!
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Christmas Movies Actually - 164: Christmas in July (1940)
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 ...
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July 8, 2026 at 12:33 PM
NEW EPISODE! 'Tis July, so we decided to talk about a movie that has the words "Christmas" and "July" in the title. Peter Sobczynski joins us to talk about this wonderful Preston Sturges non-Christmas comedy, as well as some new blu-rays. Enjoy!
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Our next episode will drop soon, but this latest one is centered on two Hallmark films, both of which star Candice Cameron Bare. We each watched one film, then compared notes. WHat did we think? Listen in and find out. Enjoy!
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Christmas Movies Actually: 162 - Hallmark Double Feature
What do these two Hallmark entries have in common? They both star holiday staple Candice Cameron Bure, who has charmed her way through dozens of these Hallmark films over the years. Kerry and Collin d...
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June 18, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Our next episode will drop soon, but this latest one is centered on two Hallmark films, both of which star Candice Cameron Bare. We each watched one film, then compared notes. WHat did we think? Listen in and find out. Enjoy!
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Our latest episode is about the beloved THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER, starring Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullivan. Nell Minow joins us to talk about one of Ernst Lubitsch's best films and how it holds up today as one of the best rom-coms of all time. Enjoy!
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Christmas Movies Actually: The Shop Around The Corner (feat. Nell Minow)
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 ...
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May 31, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Our latest episode is about the beloved THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER, starring Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullivan. Nell Minow joins us to talk about one of Ernst Lubitsch's best films and how it holds up today as one of the best rom-coms of all time. Enjoy!
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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! www.nowplayingnetwork.net/christmasmov...
Christmas Movies Actually: 160 - Turbulence (1997)
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...
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May 15, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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! www.nowplayingnetwork.net/christmasmov...
Our latest episode is up! We're joined by Barry from the podcast 96 Greers (in which they discuss every film featuring Judy Greer). "Christmas With The Kranks," based on a novel by John Grisham. I think we're done with the Tim Allen Christmas movies. Enjoy! www.nowplayingnetwork.net/christmasmov...
Christmas Movies Actually: 159 - Christmas With The Kranks (feat. Barry from 96 Greers)
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.
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April 25, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Our latest episode is up! We're joined by Barry from the podcast 96 Greers (in which they discuss every film featuring Judy Greer). "Christmas With The Kranks," based on a novel by John Grisham. I think we're done with the Tim Allen Christmas movies. Enjoy! www.nowplayingnetwork.net/christmasmov...
ICYMI, our new episode dropped a few days early. You're welcome! Since it's an Easter episode, it only made sense, especially if you're in the market for an egg dye volcano. Anyway, "ROTG" is a Christmas movie and an Easter movie. Also, new blu-rays. Enjoy!
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Easter Movies Actually: Rise Of the Guardians (2012)
"Rise of the Guardians" is like a superhero movie, but with mythical characters we all know and love: Santa Claus (okay, he's not mythical, but real), the tooth fairy, Jack Frost, the Sandman and, of ...
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April 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
ICYMI, our new episode dropped a few days early. You're welcome! Since it's an Easter episode, it only made sense, especially if you're in the market for an egg dye volcano. Anyway, "ROTG" is a Christmas movie and an Easter movie. Also, new blu-rays. Enjoy!
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MovieZyng, friend of the show, is having a big Warmer Archive sale and it's a pretty sweet deal.:
Buy 4 eligible Blu-ray titles for $54, additional titles for just $13.50 each
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Sale Dates: 3/23 – 3/31
Buy 4 eligible Blu-ray titles for $54, additional titles for just $13.50 each
Go to www.moviezyng.com
Click on the promotion banner
Enter code ARCHIVE17 at checkout
Sale Dates: 3/23 – 3/31
March 24, 2026 at 12:58 PM
MovieZyng, friend of the show, is having a big Warmer Archive sale and it's a pretty sweet deal.:
Buy 4 eligible Blu-ray titles for $54, additional titles for just $13.50 each
Go to www.moviezyng.com
Click on the promotion banner
Enter code ARCHIVE17 at checkout
Sale Dates: 3/23 – 3/31
Buy 4 eligible Blu-ray titles for $54, additional titles for just $13.50 each
Go to www.moviezyng.com
Click on the promotion banner
Enter code ARCHIVE17 at checkout
Sale Dates: 3/23 – 3/31
We watched "Four Christmases." Was this a mistake? Well, it's the nature of a podcast like this. They can't all be winners, even with a cast as good as this. Enjoy! www.nowplayingnetwork.net/christmasmov...
Christmas movies Actually: 157 - Four Christmases (2008)
Kerry and Collin watched the 2008 comedy "Four Christmases," starring Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn, two actors who were at the peak of their fame and marketability during this era of their caree...
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March 20, 2026 at 6:38 PM
We watched "Four Christmases." Was this a mistake? Well, it's the nature of a podcast like this. They can't all be winners, even with a cast as good as this. Enjoy! www.nowplayingnetwork.net/christmasmov...
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A little late in posting this, but who's counting? Month #2 of my year with Hitchcock. A busy month.
Easy Virtue (1928)
The Farmer's Wife (1928)
Champagne (1928)
The Manxman (1928)
Blackmail (1929)
Elstree Calling (1930)
Juno and the Paycock (1930)
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Easy Virtue (1928)
The Farmer's Wife (1928)
Champagne (1928)
The Manxman (1928)
Blackmail (1929)
Elstree Calling (1930)
Juno and the Paycock (1930)
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My Year With Hitchcock: February
This year (2026), from January until December, I'll be watching every Alfred Hitchcock film I can find. This is similar to the viewing projects I did for Woody Allen in 2016 and Disney Animation in 20...
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March 8, 2026 at 3:20 PM
A little late in posting this, but who's counting? Month #2 of my year with Hitchcock. A busy month.
Easy Virtue (1928)
The Farmer's Wife (1928)
Champagne (1928)
The Manxman (1928)
Blackmail (1929)
Elstree Calling (1930)
Juno and the Paycock (1930)
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Easy Virtue (1928)
The Farmer's Wife (1928)
Champagne (1928)
The Manxman (1928)
Blackmail (1929)
Elstree Calling (1930)
Juno and the Paycock (1930)
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Our latest episode is up! Yup, we did this movie and, yes, for the reason you're thinking of (IYKYK). Steve Prokopy joins us to break down the film, the intricacies of the Christmas Adventurer's Club and some basic Oscar talk. Also, new Blu-rays! Enjoy! www.nowplayingnetwork.net/christmasmov...
Christmas Movies Actually: 156 - One Battle After Another (feat. Steve Prokopy)
"What time is it?" It's time to talk Oscars, but more specifically, Kerry and Collin are focusing on one of the front-runners to win the night, Paul Thomas Anderson's timely and sensational "One Battl...
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March 5, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Our latest episode is up! Yup, we did this movie and, yes, for the reason you're thinking of (IYKYK). Steve Prokopy joins us to break down the film, the intricacies of the Christmas Adventurer's Club and some basic Oscar talk. Also, new Blu-rays! Enjoy! www.nowplayingnetwork.net/christmasmov...
Sunday morning feels like the right time to promote this latest episode of Christmas Movies Actually podcast. Kerry and Collin take a look at Penny Marshall's 1996 comedy "The Preacher's Wife," starring Denzel Washington, Whitney Huston and Courtney Vance. www.nowplayingnetwork.net/christmasmov...
Christmas Movies Actually: 155 - The Preacher's Wife (1996)
Kerry and Collin take a look at the remake of The Bishop's Wife (1949, episode #109), the Penny Marshall-directed The Preacher's Wife, starring Denzel Washington, Whitney Huston, Courtney B. Vance and...
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February 22, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Sunday morning feels like the right time to promote this latest episode of Christmas Movies Actually podcast. Kerry and Collin take a look at Penny Marshall's 1996 comedy "The Preacher's Wife," starring Denzel Washington, Whitney Huston and Courtney Vance. www.nowplayingnetwork.net/christmasmov...