A Christmas Story - ep94

Fa la la la la, la la la casual racism.

Aside from the slight blemish at the end of the film, “A Christmas Story” remains a certifiable holiday classic, thanks in no small part to the film’s annual Christmas Day marathon on TBS. The story of Ralphie and his quest to obtain a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas is filled with setbacks and failures. Every adult thinks he’ll shoot his eye out, and, after Ralphie’s triumphant victory, that’s pretty much exactly what he does. Ah, life sucks, little kid. Good thing you learned it at a young age.

The Old Millennials hosts probably LOVE “A Christmas Story” as much as you do, and they discuss their favorite vignettes, the best one liners (“NOT A FINGER!”) and why their kids would much rather watch “Home Alone” this time of year. Tyler and Angela share childhood memories too, including Tyler’s own fateful encounter with a frozen pole.

You’ll also learn all about laserdiscs thanks to Tyler’s weird memories of “A Christmas Story,” as he knows the exact second of the film you needed to flip that giant disc over to SIDE B. Why didn’t these laserdiscs catch on, anyway?

The Old Millennials also celebrate the mom and true hero of “A Christmas Story,” Melinda Dillon, discuss the Old Man’s propensity for tabloid news and toxic masculinity, and whether or not Ralphie means to call his little brother “Brandy.” Also, we spent a good amount of time comparing red cabbage and poop.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Old Millennials Remember Movies!

What We’ve Been Watching

Godmothered (2020)
Holiday rewatches – Home Alone, Elf, Noelle
Ammonite (2020)
Mank (2020)
Tesla (2020)
Uncle Frank (2020)

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