Christmas with the Kranks : Skipping Christmas

Join Alex Grace and Dan Clark as they discuss the 2004 comedy, Christmas with the Kranks. This week, Alex introduces Dan to this less renowned Tim Allen festive flick, which, despite its chilly reception, has a few warm moments worth discussing.

 

Listen in as they dissect the film's plot, where Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis decide to skip Christmas, much to their neighborhood's dismay. From the bizarre antics of their neighbors to a few unexpected twists, the movie offers a rollercoaster of holiday mishaps. Alex and Dan share their thoughts on the film's comedic highs and lows.

 

They explore the themes of community and unexpected generosity that emerge in the film's final act, discussing how the movie captures the chaotic yet heartwarming essence of the holiday season. Whether you're a fan of Christmas comedies or just curious about this unconventional holiday story, this episode offers a lighthearted look at a film that may just sneak its way into your holiday rotation.

 

 

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Where to Watch Christmas with the Kranks :

Stream (With subscription unless otherwise noted)

• Amazon Prime (FreeVee w/ Ads): https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.bca9f746-2855-402b-573b-a7cbb2c5b42e?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb

• Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/movie/christmas-with-the-kranks-7e61d7b4-4f6d-4fca-aeba-68a81925ffc7?entity_id=7e61d7b4-4f6d-4fca-aeba-68a81925ffc7

Buy/Rent

• Vudu/Fandango @ Home: https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/Christmas-with-the-Kranks/46288?cmp=OrganicSearch~Vudu~GoogleWatch

• Apple : https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/christmas-with-the-kranks/umc.cmc.59n0y8td1tswqv94ajm44z3k2
• Google Play : https://play.google.com/store/movies/details?id=tTz-0rpOl7A

 

Things we discussed in the episode!

 

Christmas with the Cranks
[IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388419/)

 

IMDb
[Website](https://www.imdb.com/)

 

The Santa Clause 3
[IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0452681/)

 

Disney+ Santa Clause series
[Disney+](https://www.disneyplus.com/)

 

Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
[Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Skipping-Christmas-John-Grisham/dp/0385505833)

 

Jingle All the Way
[IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116705/)

 

Muppet Christmas Carol
[IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104940/)

 

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
[IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097958/)

 

Surviving Christmas
[IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0252028/)