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The Snowman (1982) Review


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In this episode, Anthony Caruso, Julia Colburn, and Thom Crowe dive into The Snowman (1982), Episode 63. The hosts debate whether it qualifies as a Christmas movie and discuss where it ranks on the definitive Tis the Podcast Watch List.

This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony discuss the iconic, 1982 cartoon "The Snowman", based on Raymond Briggs' children's book of the same name. While beloved by many, especially in the UK where it is t…

Tis the Podcast has been reviewing Christmas movies, TV specials, and holiday episodes year-round since 2017. New episodes drop every week on all major podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.

This week, Julia, Thom, and Anthony discuss the iconic, 1982 cartoon "The Snowman", based on Raymond Briggs' children's book of the same name. While beloved by many, especially in the UK where it is to Christmas what classic holiday specials like Charlie Brown and Rankin/Bass are to those Stateside, how will it hold up when it comes under scrutiny from the elves? Is it even a Christmas movie?

In additon, this episode featues a discussion about the trailer for Kurt Russell's new, Netflix original movie, "The Christmas Chronicles", and the return of the "Question of the Week"! So make yourself a cup of hot cocoa, sit back, relax, and enjoy!