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Christmas Classics: Christmas Vacation (1989) Review

December 25, 2018December 23, 2018 Ben

You could watch Chevy Chase having a meltdown in any situation and it would be funny. What makes Christmas Vacation so effective is because he is having a meltdown about all the same stuff that families are going through during the … Continue reading Christmas Classics: Christmas Vacation (1989) Review

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Christmas Classics: Miracle on 34th Street (1994) Review

December 24, 2018December 23, 2018 Ben

Richard Attenborough could be the best on-screen Santa. He isn’t the usual over-weight, rosy-cheeked, mythical version of the character that movies like The Santa Clause brings to life but instead a more “realistic” version. If Father Christmas was real, this would … Continue reading Christmas Classics: Miracle on 34th Street (1994) Review

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Christmas Classics: Elf (2003) Review

December 24, 2018December 23, 2018 Ben

Elf has established itself as a solid modern Christmas classic. This is because it is a fairly unique story (for a Christmas film) that showcases the talents of one of the funniest people in Hollywood. Unfortunately, only one key aspect of … Continue reading Christmas Classics: Elf (2003) Review

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Views from the Sofa The Podcast: Aquaman Special

December 23, 2018 Ben

You lucky people get a two day early Christmas present with the Views from the Sofa Aquaman Special. Ben and Dave have contrasting views on what they thought of Aquaman so listen below or subscribe on a podcast app and check … Continue reading Views from the Sofa The Podcast: Aquaman Special

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Views from the Sofa: The Podcast – Sofa Pod 11: The Christmas Special

December 17, 2018 Ben

Christmas is almost here so Ben and Dave record a special festive edition of the Podcast with their new, professional sounding microphones. The podcast covers the best of Christmas movies, from Miracle on 34th Street through Scrooged. We chime in on … Continue reading Views from the Sofa: The Podcast – Sofa Pod 11: The Christmas Special

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Christmas Classics: The Holiday (2006) Review

December 4, 2018December 3, 2018 Ben

There is something obnoxiously perfect about the world that the characters of The Holiday inhabit. It is a world where people live in amazing houses, have interesting jobs and meet ridiculously attractive people with instant chemistry. The Holiday may try to … Continue reading Christmas Classics: The Holiday (2006) Review

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Christmas Classics and Review Bonanza: The Launch!

December 1, 2018 Ben

December the 1st – which means it is time to get excited about Christmas! In that spirit I put out a plea on social media for people to give me their top 5 classic Christmas movies. They had a week to … Continue reading Christmas Classics and Review Bonanza: The Launch!

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Views from the Sofa: The Podcast – Top 5s November Special

November 12, 2018 Ben

In lieu of a full, proper episode, Dave and Ben decide to celebrate the great, often overlooked month of November with 2 special Top 5s. First they take a look at the Top 5 films to have been released in November and then … Continue reading Views from the Sofa: The Podcast – Top 5s November Special

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The Santa Clause (1994) Review

December 25, 2016December 23, 2016 Ben

It is strange to look back at a time when Tim Allen was a draw for something other than voicing a famous toy spaceman. The Santa Clause doesn’t just capture that moment but also demonstrates why, showing the comedy talents of … Continue reading The Santa Clause (1994) Review

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Unconventional Christmas Movies: Rise of the Guardians (2012) Review

December 24, 2016December 22, 2016 Ben

Christmas is a time to watch all the classic movies, from Home Alone to It’s a Wonderful Life. This year, Views from the Sofa is taking a more unconventional look at Christmas with five movies which may not exactly spread … Continue reading Unconventional Christmas Movies: Rise of the Guardians (2012) Review

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