The Ref (1994) -FROSTY FAVORITE REVIEW

In this festive installment of All2ReelToo’s “FROSTY FAVORITE REVIEW,” we’re unwrapping one of the most underrated Christmas films of the ’90s — The Ref (1994). This darkly comedic holiday gem follows a world-weary cat burglar who ends up taking the worst possible family hostage on Christmas Eve… only to realize he may be the one in over his head. Chaos, insults, family meltdowns — it’s the perfect holiday movie for anyone who prefers their Christmas spirit with a side of snark. Starring: Denis Leary as Gus Judy Davis as Caroline Chasseur Kevin Spacey as Lloyd Chasseur Robert J. Steinmiller Jr. as Jesse Chasseur Glynis Johns as Rose Chasseur Raymond J. Barry as Lieutenant Huff Richard Bright as Murray Christine Baranski as Connie Chasseur Adam LeFevre as Gary Chasseur Phillip Nicoll as John Chasseur Ellie Raab as Mary Chasseur Bill Raymond as George John Scurti as Lieutenant Steve Milford Jim Turner as Phil Ron Gabriel as the Limo Driver Edward Saxon as Mike Michaels Kenneth Utt as Jeremiah Willard Robert Ridgely as Bob Burley J.K. Simmons as Colonel Siskel BD Wong as Dr. Wong (uncredited) Join us as we dive into the film’s biting humor, unforgettable performances, and why this chaotic holiday tale deserves a permanent spot in your seasonal watchlist. #All2ReelToo #FrostyFavoriteReview #TheRef #ChristmasMovies #HolidayFilms #DenisLeary #ChristineBaranski #90sMovies #MovieReviewPodcast #CultClassics #HolidayComedy #FilmDiscussion #Podcasters #MovieFans #ChristmasSeason Listen now: all2reeltoo.com 🎬 Support the show: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/cullenpark/membership Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/cullenpark 🎙️ Catch Mike's captivating chats on: Pop Culture Junkie discussing the 1983 V Miniseries: https://popculturejunkie.com/podcast/looking-at-v-with-michael-e-cullen/ Movie Smash Podcast discussing #GhostWorld (2001): https://www.movie-smash.com/episodes/episode/32534003/episode-18-ghost-world-2001-special-guest-michael-e-cullen-ii-from-the-all2reeltoo-podcast Film Talk with Jordan Ramirez, chatting about #Once (2007): https://youtu.be/fubJGxZ3NSU?si=ptSlTewm72LTVspQ Spoiler Alert with Ryan Moore and Matt discussing #MadameWeb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRXjJGtzdlU Spoiler Alert with Ryan Moore discussing #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHvsYPsvLBM&t=1471s The Family Fright Night Horror Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kstbpDOnLQeI8BQGLzina 🎶 Enjoy eerie tunes by host Matthew Haase - https://www.youtube.com/@LimitlessMatt 💰 Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/CullenPark, shop our spooktacular merch - http://tee.pub/lic/CullenPark, and catch Mike on The Nerdball Podcast - https://pod.fo/e/ba2aa 🙏 Help fund our friend Mark Klein's funeral: https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-mark-kleins-legacy 💪 Make a difference with these organizations: Palestine Children's Relief Fund: https://www.pcrf.net/information-you-should-know/how-to-help-palestine.html Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org/ The Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/ Matthew Perry Foundation: https://matthewperryfoundation.org/ The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ HRC Foundation: https://www.hrc.org/hrc-story/hrc-foundation Point Foundation: https://pointfoundation.org/ Direct Relief: https://www.directrelief.org/ NAACP Legal Defense Fund: https://www.naacpldf.org/ Black Voters Matter Fund: https://www.blackvotersmatterfund.org Tahirih Justice Center: https://www.tahirih.org/ Mona Foundation: https://www.monafoundation.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices