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PMP#187: Taking Down Santa Claus

December 23, 2024 by Mark

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For our annual holiday episode, Mark, Lawrence, Sarahlyn and Al talk about Santa qua mythical and cultural figure, getting into the history of the character, his film appearances, and how the emphasis on kids’ belief compares to religious belief. Plus, grading Xmas movies on a curve and Black Santa!

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Filed Under: Film, Holiday Tagged With: Christmas films, film podcast, holiday films, pop culture podcast

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