It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas movie season

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A couple standing in front of a Christmas tree
A shot from the 2022 Hallmark film, “Holiday Heritage,” starring Brooks Darnell (left) and Lyndie Greenwood. Albert Camicioli/ Courtesy of Hallmark Media

Holiday movies have grown from a mere December novelty to an entire industry, with dozens of films released every year. We talk to a film scholar from UW-Whitewater about what the appeal is of these movies, what makes a classic and answer the question: Is “Die Hard” a Christmas movie?

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Joe Tarr Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Anna Thompson Hajdik Guest

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