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Capsule

Zombie Musical (2011)

A fun little student project that led to Anna and the Apocalypse. The High School Musical parody factor is much more obvious here than in the resulting feature.

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Capsule Podcast Rating

Anna and the Apocalypse (2017)

Less than the sum of its parts, but this exact combination of parts is at least pretty unique: this is a *takes breath* Christmas zombie teen drama musical comedy. It’s got a unique Scottish flavor and an unhinged villain with a few great scenes, but has trouble keeping track of its identity or getting its characters to stick.

Discussed on The Goods: A Film Podcast

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The House (2022)

Stop motion, despite its fussiness and limitations, is one of the most expressive forms of film.

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Review

Bah, Humduck!: A Looney Tunes Christmas (2006)

I have not done a thorough search, but Bah, Humduck appears to be the first Christmas Carol adaptation in Looney Tunes history.

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A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

A Charlie Brown Christmas is a miracle.

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)

How the Grinch Stole Christmas is one of three films that I consider a must-watch every December.

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Site Update

November 2022 Recap

The weather got cold in November, but I kept the mood cheery by revisiting some favorites.

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A Flintstones Christmas Carol (1994)

If you’re a franchise the pumps out thematic specials, eventually you will get to A Christmas Carol.

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Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983)

Mickey’s Christmas Carol is neck and neck with The Muppet Christmas Carol as the ideal adaptation to introduce the iconic story to a child.

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The Blair Witch Project (1999)

I’ve now see Blair Witch Project four times, which puts it in pretty elite territory.