Highlights for this episode:
Paul reviews holiday dating-themed movies for those Gen X and Baby Boomers who are solo this holiday season. There are a total of four picks. Two picks in this Part 1 Episode and two more in Part 2. Paul points out the common theme in these movies that is missing in online dating and why we should apply them all year.
The Holidate –
- After Christmas, a pair of frustrated singles cross paths in the gift return line and agree to be each other’s platonic plus one on holidays throughout the year to relieve the pressure from being single from friends and family.
- Netflix 2020
- Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/hxaaAoI57fk?si=sMuo_3b89ogeDJFY
- Important Note: This is not a family-friendly movie. It is best not to have children around when you watch this one or be prepared to explain some awkward situations.
The 12 Dates of Christmas –
- Woman gets 12 chances to get a blind date right in this Christmas version of Groundhog Day
- ABC Family 2011 (Not to be confused with the HBO Max series)
- Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/JAyOZru4PTY
- Kate and Miles Meet as Strangers: https://youtu.be/AfNBr0w74uE?si=6KUMq921dubOpBhW
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