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Tis the Podcast

Keeping the Christmas spirit alive 365 days a year.

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About/The Watch List

Welcome to Tis the Podcast, the podcast that's determined to keep the spirit of Christmas alive 365 days a year! Join us and our community as we talk all things Christmas! So what can you expect from this group of misfit toys? Every week we're going to look at a different Christmas movie, special, or TV episode. As we talk, we'll share our reviews, insights, and witty banter. As our reviews grow, you can find the canonical ranking of Christmas movies here on our site. Really, what more could you want out of a Christmas podcast?

Coming Up

Apr 27Here (2024)
May 4The Nice Guys
May 11Barney - Waiting for Santa
May 18Arthur's Perfect Christmas (2000)
May 25VeggieTales: The Best Christmas Gift

Is It a Christmas Movie?

The most important question in cinema. Anthony, Julia, and Thom have debated these films in full — here are the definitive verdicts from the Christmas podcast that watches Christmas movies year-round.

Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?

Yes — Die Hard is a Christmas movie.

Is Home Alone a Christmas Movie?

Yes — Home Alone is unambiguously a Christmas movie.

Is The Nightmare Before Christmas a Christmas Movie?

It depends — and that's exactly what makes it interesting.

Is Iron Man 3 a Christmas Movie?

Debated — but director Shane Black says yes.

Is Love Actually a Christmas Movie?

A Christmas movie, a romance, or both — the debate is real.

Is Lethal Weapon a Christmas Movie?

Set at Christmas, built like an action film — the debate is on.

Is Gremlins a Christmas Movie?

Yes — Gremlins is a Christmas movie, and a darkly brilliant one.

Is Batman Returns a Christmas Movie?

Yes — Batman Returns is one of the most visually and thematically Christmas films ever made.

Is Edward Scissorhands a Christmas Movie?

Debated — but Christmas is its emotional heartbeat.

Is The Holiday a Christmas Movie?

Yes — The Holiday is a Christmas movie through and through.

Is Frozen a Christmas Movie?

No — Frozen is a winter movie, not a Christmas movie.