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Episode 1: “Hot Frosty” - A Magical Disaster or Holiday Delight?
12/16/2024
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). Want them to watch a movie? Email or call the show: 123–456–7890 (showemail@email.com) 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- Craig Robinson’s Filmography - Lacey Chabert’s Hallmark Movies - Your Hosts Elsie Escobar: Connect with her here: Brian Cottington: Check out his podcast, . Call to Action What did you think of Hot Frosty? Did it melt your heart or leave you cold? Let us know! Record a voice memo and email us! Tag us on Instagram! Share your thoughts with us on social media, and make sure you follow us wherever you listen to podcasts! Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Don’t forget to subscribe to Brian and Elsie Talk Movies for more fun, heated debates on your favorite (or not-so-favorite) films.
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