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A Cinematic Christmas Journey
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Welcome to A Cinematic Christmas Journey, where we explore the themes, scenes, and elements from the movies you love.
During the holidays, Christmas movies bring us all together. Join hosts Peter Billingsley and Steve Byrne to learn how your favorite films were made with interviews from actors, directors, and industry insiders.
Presented by Betterhelp.
Sponsored by Traeger and NetSuite
During the holidays, Christmas movies bring us all together. Join hosts Peter Billingsley and Steve Byrne to learn how your favorite films were made with interviews from actors, directors, and industry insiders.
Presented by Betterhelp.
Sponsored by Traeger and NetSuite
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In the final episode of Season Two, Peter Billingsley and Steve Byrne are discussing one of films greatest achievements, Christmas season or not! After speaking with the cinematographer, reliving the classic action scenes and celebrating ho-ho-ho's, we finally make the case that it is a Christmas movie.
Die Hard is next.
This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season.
This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger.
You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify.
Time Codes
7:21 - Moonlighting, Predator & Sinatra11:19 - Painting with Light15:47 - The Birthplace of Nakatomi Plaza17:58 - Off Your Mark, Get Set, Go23:42 - Tailor Made27:12 - Bombs Away30:26 - Throw Out The Instructions33:33 - May The Forge Be With You37:17 - May I Have Your Tension, Please44:09 - Fly Hard47:37 - Drop On One50:13 - Ho-Ho-Ho Or No-No-No52:51 - Happy Trails56:19 - Down, But Not Out58: 06 - They’ll Be Home For Christmas
In season two episode five of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Steve Byrne are discussing the film that spurned a trilogy, added a letter to a famous name, and was an overnight success during it's inagural holiday season.
The hosts are discussing The Santa Clause starring Tim Allen.
This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season.
This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger.
You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify.
Time Codes
6:21 - Spec-Tacular Script9:35 - Overnight Success12:30 - Room to Grow15:17 - Clause with an “E”?21:08 - The Man with the Cam24:35 - Baby it’s Warm Outside27:40 - Pressure Cooker29:48 - Naughty Number32:17 - Claus & Effects37:50 - Justice Not Served40:08 - Handcuffing Christmas(42:33) - Father Christmas(45:44) - Making it Work
In season two episode four of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Steve Byrne are discussing the film Peter Billingsley starred in that aired in 2022, a film and title synonymous with the holiday season that was made as a standalone story many years later, A Christmas Story Christmas.
The hosts discuss the film alongside director Clay Kaytis.
This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season.
This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger.
You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify.
Time Codes
5:40 - Four Decades in the Making10:27 - Big Slippers to Fill14:17 - The Old Man17:59 - We’re Not in Cleveland Anymore20:24 - Let it Snow24:48 - Run it Back31:38 - Surviving Skut Farkus36:10 - A Bunny, a Lamp, and a Gun41:15 - Front Page News44:28 - Losses Become Wins47:04 - Origin Story
In season two episode three of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Steve Byrne are discussing Fred Claus, alongside executive producer and star of the film Vince Vaughn.
The hosts discuss a star-studded cast, the legend of Fred Claus, and more in this action packed episode that is sure to be one of the hits of the season.
This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season.
This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger.
You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify.
Time Codes
7:25 - Naughty Not Nice9:45 - What are we Rating For?12:52 - Starting Lineup16:04 - Video Helped the Movie Star19:24 - Master Class24:45 - On the Mark31:30 - Foley Smokes!35:00 - The Legend of Fred Claus38:15 - Phoning It In41:31 - Siblings Anonymous45:28 - Trailer Trash53:06 - Funny is Money59:34 - Freddy or Not?1:02:38 - Together Again
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In season two episode two of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Steve Byrne are discussing a famous holiday story, Miracle on 34th Street.
Our hosts discuss Kringle Unplugged, a summertime santa, and much more in this episode and will surely make sure every one of you gets your wish as you relive this timeless classic.
This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season.
This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger.
You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify.
Time Codes
5:39 - What Would Santa Think?7:57 - Under Contract9:50 - The Crying Game13:29 - Don’t Fake It To Make It17:42 - Kringle Unplugged21:20 - Reality Check25:16 - She’s The Boss27:28 - Risk Reward30:16 - Summertime Santa36:23 - Who’s The Crazy One?39:19 - Special Delivery42:07 - Don’t Stop Believing
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In episode one of our new season of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Steve Byrne are discussing the movie that always brings you into the holiday season, Planes, Trains and Automobiles.
They discuss the rewrites, John Candy, art imitating life and more as they kick off season two with the only Thanksgiving movie synonymous with the holidays.
This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season.
This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger.
You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify.
Time Codes
(5:46) - Art Imitating Life
(10:45) - Right Pace Right Time
(14:17) - Hitch Your Wagon
(18:42) - Just Shoot Me
(25:44) - The Candy Man Can
(30:02) - Choose it or Lose It
(35:08) - Hughes, We Have a Problem
(39:50) - The Final Rewrite
(46:48) - Change of Heart
(50:21) - No Place Like Home
Welcome back to A Cinematic Journey!
Get back into the holiday spirit starting November 20th with the debut of our newest season of holiday episodes, hosted as always by Peter Billingsley and, new this season, co-hosted by Steve Byrne.
Beginning 11/20 -- Follow along right here on Spotify.
This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season.
This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger.
You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify.
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.
This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season.
This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger.
You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify.
Time Codes
6:05 - All In
11:26 - An Angel Gets His Wings
15:16 - Mother Necessity
19:20 - Hat Trick
21:38 - Unamerican Activity
27:06 - Everything Old is New Again
28:57 - Tale of the Tape
32:12 - A Bridge Too Far
35:44 - What If I Was Never Born?
39:12 - Ring the Bell
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.
This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season.
This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger.
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
Link to Grinch conceptual art by Berkeley Breathed - https://slckismet.blogspot.com/2014/01/berke-breatheds-vision-of-grinch-looked.html
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. This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season.
This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger.
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
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.
This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season.
This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger.
You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify.
Time Codes
(03:40) - Along for the Ride
(06:42) - In Search of the Perfect DP
(08:42) - A Big Idea, and Battle Plans
(13:08) - Hughes Protects His House
(17:05) - Smoke and Mirrors
(24:40) - Ready, Set...Kid
(29:00) - 23 Hours of Polka
(32:22) - Call Your Shot
(35:00) - Searching for Answers
(39:45) - End of Conflict
(41:40) - It's Christmas
Arriflex IIC photo courtesy of: Blue Moon Camera & Machine
In episode two of A Cinematic Christmas Journey, Peter Billingsley and Nick Schenk are discussing National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Beverly D'Angelo joins to discuss the use of cue cards, the famous cat scene that was almost removed, and more as they go through the central themes and scenes of the movie. Beverly joins at the (06:13) mark of the episode.
This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season.
This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger.
You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify.
Time Codes
(01:18) - Christmas Wish
(06:13) - Ellen's Take (ft Beverly D'Angelo)
(07:59) - Writer, Director, Icon
(12:31) - Who Will Drive the Sleigh
(16:03) - Perfect...Now Change Everything
(19:49) - Inspired by Mom... and Crossing the Line
(28:00) - End of the Day Martini
(31:45) - Christmas Lights, and Leisure Suit
(35:22) - Christmas Eggs
(37:16) - Squirrels 'R' Us
(38:04) - The Cat Stays in the Picture
(39:31) - Clark's Rant
(42:20) - Timeless Classics
(44:18) - All the Love You Gave Us
(46:34) - Kidnapping Gone Right
(49:50) - All is Well
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.
This show is sponsored by Betterhelp. Visit betterhelp.com/Christmas to give the gift of therapy this holiday season.
This show is created thanks to NetSuite and Traeger.
You can watch the full video version of the show exclusively on Spotify.
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
Welcome to A Cinematic Christmas Journey, where we explore the themes, scenes, and elements from the films you love. Presented by Walmart and Vizio.
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