Episode 1: “Hot Frosty” - A Magical Disaster or Holiday Delight?

🎥 Did Netflix just give Mean Girls an unexpected holiday sequel? Elsie and Brian dive into Hot Frosty, a bizarre holiday movie that had them rolling their eyes and debating its merits (or lack thereof).

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Hot Frosty, What We Talked About

Quick Synopsis: Widow Kathy magically brings a snowman to life. Together, they heal from past wounds before he’s doomed to melt.

Elsie’s Take: The everyperson perspective on the movie’s emotional beats, lovable (or not) characters, and the second-half redemption arc.

Brian’s Perspective: A critical analysis of suspension of disbelief, poor use of talented actors, and production missteps.  

Shared Thoughts:

• How Hot Frosty fits (or fails) in the holiday movie genre.
• The strange Mean Girls connection—yes, it’s real!
• Is this the “writer’s strike version” of a Hallmark movie?  

Episode Highlights

• ****[00:12]**** Quick synopsis of Hot Frosty and initial gut reactions.  
• ****[01:44]**** Elsie’s heartfelt nostalgia for Frosty the Snowman vs. her challenges with Hot Frosty.  
• ****[04:22]**** Brian on why suspension of disbelief is a dealbreaker for this film.  
• ****[07:13]**** Brian and Elsie get honest about all of it.  
• ****[11:54]**** Final star ratings—can you guess who gave it a generous 2.5 stars and who gave it a pity half-star?  

References from the Episode

• Mean Girls- IMDb  
• Craig Robinson’s Filmography - IMDb  
• Lacey Chabert’s Hallmark Movies - Hallmark Channel  

Your Hosts  

Elsie Escobar: Connect with her here: ElsieEscobar.com Brian Cottington: Check out his podcast, Cinema Psychos Show.  

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