A Cinematic Christmas Journey

A Christmas Story

A Cinematic Christmas Journey

Show Notes

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.

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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

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Nov 6, 2023

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Dec 27, 2022

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.

Dec 20, 2022

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

Dec 19, 2022

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

Dec 18, 2022

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.

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