Episode 30: Classic Christmas Movies

Do You Even Bing? Episode 30: The Christmas Movies You Need To Watch

This week, we ditch the Hallmark vibes for the heavy hitters of the 80s and 90s. We’re breaking down the "Old Classics" that actually hold up and the movies that redefined the holidays for our generation and the wild behind-the-scenes stories you haven't heard.

This Week’s Movie Lineup:

• National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation: The $11,000 electricity bill for Clark’s lights, the "Betty Boop" connection with Aunt Bethany, and the bizarre reason the original director quit after meeting Chevy Chase.
• Scrooged: Bill Murray at his peak. We dive into the Miles Davis cameo, the "nipple-censor" chaos on set, and why this remains a mandatory rewatch every single year.
• Home Alone: How rich were the McCallisters? We discuss the $100k Paris trip, John Candy’s legendary $434 improv session, and the "John Hughes Universe" of neglectful parents.
• It’s a Wonderful Life: The one old-school classic that actually holds up. We talk about Jimmy Stewart’s "regular guy" frustration and why it took us 20 years to realize this movie is a masterpiece.

Are these the only classics you need? Tune in as we discuss all of this plus random updates from our lives.

If you love film analysis, comedy history, and holiday classics with a twist, this is your perfect listen!

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Hear about Felipe's tour dates, new merch drops & more by signing up @ http://felipesworld.com Felipe Esparza is a comedian and actor, known for his stand-up specials, “They’re Not Gonna Laugh at You”, “Translate This”, and his latest dual-release on Netflix, “Bad Decisions/Malas Decisiones” (2 different performances in two languages), his recurring appearances on Netflix’s “Gentefied”, NBC’s “Superstore” and Adultswim’s “The Eric Andre Show”, as well as winning “Last Comic Standing” (2010), and his popular podcast called “What’s Up Fool?”. Felipe continues to sell out live stand-up shows in comedy clubs and theaters around the country.