'Christmas Vacation' and 'Home Alone' face off in an epic holiday clash. Who will laugh their way to victory and who will be left in the cold? The stakes are high as only one can advance in our cinematic tournament of holiday classics! Expect a rollercoaster of analysis, trivia, and festive fun as we dive deep into these beloved movies. | The Rules of the Game: - Four Rounds, Four Categories: Our showdown is governed by a spinning wheel of chance, deciding four random categories. - Points for Prowess: Each film earns points by outshining its opponent. - The Final Verdict: After all rounds, the film with the most points progresses, while the other takes a seasonal bow. Will the Griswolds' chaotic holiday charm or the McCallisters' ingenious antics win the day? Tune in to find out! | Image and Movie Clip Credits (with thanks to the magic-makers): - 'Christmas Vacation' (1989), directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik, written by John Hughes, starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, and Randy Quaid, 97 minutes, United States, English | Warner Bros. - 'Home Alone' (1990), directed by Chris Columbus, written by John Hughes, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern, 103 minutes, United States, English | 20th Century Fox - 'Elf' (2003), directed by Jon Favreau, written by David Berenbaum, starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, and Zooey Deschanel, 97 minutes, United States, English | New Line Cinema - 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' (2000), directed by Ron Howard, written by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman, based on the book by Dr. Seuss, starring Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, and Jeffrey Tambor, 104 minutes, United States, English | Universal Pictures - 'Vacation' (1983), directed by Harold Ramis, written by John Hughes, starring Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, and Imogene Coca, 98 minutes, United States, English | Warner Bros. - "National Lampoon," December 1980 Issue, National Lampoon, Inc., United States, English. - Photograph of John Hughes, photographer and source unknown, used under fair use guidelines for educational/critical purposes. | Fair Use Note: This podcast adheres to the fair use guidelines under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, focusing on criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. We respect copyrights and acknowledge all rights of the respective owners.
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