Christmas Season Poll!

Same.

Ronald Carpenter

Christmas: Noel Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus

shed469

I'd love to see Cassie watch Geena Davis in The Accidental Tourist.

Shawn Kildal

Whichever movies identify the least with poll topic, are going to be the sure-fire winners. It's just the way it is here.

Shawn Kildal

I believe she has started dividing polls into old vs new movies. That improves the chance classics will get their fair chance.

Ronald Carpenter

I'm always appalled by the movies the crowd goes for, as if all they've ever seen are trendy films aimed at the widest possible audience. No insight, no knowledge of movie history to compare these films with. It's like they opened a small box of crayons and said "I like that color best".

Ronald Carpenter

I can proudly say I didn't vote for any of the top three. During this time I celebrate Christmas, which none of these movies do.

Samuel Champ

That's probably better than watching The Snowman (2017): https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_snowman_2017

Stranger2Reality

All I want for Christmas is Harmony.

Matthew Gibson

Yeah I love that reaction too. But earlier on the channel she kept saying she'd seen As Good as it Gets when she meant to say Something's Gotta Give.

Chris Thom

The only one I have seen is Miracle on 34 th Street, is a Good old Christmas Movie. Honestly only seen it a few yrs ago.But was always on tv for yrs.

Tim C

Miracle on 34th Street. I love this movie and watch it every year!

JoshArg

And Unfaithfully Yours

Dan M

Very disappointed with the outcome of this “Christmas” poll 😔

Dan M

Joe -- I like what you describe. Too bad the app can't purge votes by those who have not been subscribed for more than a year.

Clay F

Are you planning to watch this week the upcoming reactions to Uncle Buck or NL Christmas Vacation?

Clay F

@Clay, all that is just too much work for Cassie to bother with IMO. Easier for her to randomly select 4-6 movies from her top 200. She can do separate polls for comedies, classics, sci-fi, etc.. using this random selection process. She can go beyond top 200 of course, that's up to her.

Joe

Karolyn Grimes (Zuzu) was asked who was her favorite actor she worked with and she said Cary Grant. They had a large indoor skating rink and Grant practiced ice skating every day. She said he found a sled and rope and would say to her, “Come on, Karolyn, let’s skate” and she’d sit on the sled while he pulled her round and round the rink. She said he was always kind and fatherly towards her.

Catherine LW

these polls are the reason I havent watched PiB in months.

zynjams

Same with The Godfather.

Catherine LW

On another reactor channel, the patrons are involved in selecting candidates for polls. Does not rely on a stale database but instead on the current (and active) patron wishes. Also, is not random. I don't know if the approach is feasible here (and maybe too much work) because there are a large number of patrons here, but on that other channel (which has a decent number of patrons), the approach is this: 1. Sometimes, she will have an initial poll for genre in which she alone chooses the poll candidates for the initial genre poll. Or she will just decide on her own what the genre for the ultimate poll will be, bypassing an initial genre poll. 2. The reactor announces on patreon that she wants to do a particular poll, e.g. a sci-fi poll, a noir/neo-noir poll, a romance poll, a rom-com poll, an initial directors poll, a westerns poll, etc. Sometimes, she will impose a time period restriction. For instance, she may announce that she wants to do two romance polls -- one pre-1970 and one 1970 or after. She has used various time periods. 3. In her patreon post announcing a poll, she asks patrons to give nominations (e.g., max 5) for poll candidates in the comments. 4. So you as a patron, give your nominations for poll candidates in a comment. You can also reply to other patron comments and upvote one or more of their nominations, e.g., by saying you like one or more of their noms or by simply stating +1 for a particular nom(s) listed in that patron comment. 5. The reactor then goes through the comments and selects the most mentioned nominations. She typically ends up with the max number (about 20?) of poll candidates that can be done in a patreon poll. She does a good job at it.

Clay F

I'm happy Cassie reacts to some classics and less popular/niche movies from time to time. Once every few months seems reasonable. Cassie makes the bulk of her money from patron support, so her #1 priority is to keep the majority of her patrons happy the majority of the time, and polls are the only way to gauge that. I like focused polls, just older films, just modern films, by genre, etc. All we can do is suggest movies and polls and maybe get a win here and there. As Clay points out, there are many patron factions wanting different types of films.

Joe

She’s definitely seen As Good As It Gets bc it’s one of my favorite re-watches with her. She LOVED that movie! lol. So idk about Something’s gotta Give….i haven’t found it on the channel. And I really doubt she had seen it prior to the channel. ?

Carol Rocha

If Elon can buy Presidential votes I think you'll be fine on Patreon...

Ty Kellington

The real question is how are the movies being selected to be placed on the polls?

crazyivan

I believe we have it surrounded. There's time for general polls and time for niche polls, and if they're populated correctly, they should result in a near-perfect balance of variety. It's just very noticeable on many polls that instead of one big one containing all of the films Cassie has chosen (this poll is a perfect example), it should really be split into two. Otherwise, the older, less-mainstream stuff is just a makeweight.

Clarence Newman

Good points. But pre-1950 movie polls are not going to happen that often. Thus, fair to at least give pre-1950 movies a shot as a candidate in polls with no time period restriction. The pre-1950 movies and the modern movies in this poll are similar in that they are Christmas movies. You are not saying it fair to pre-1950 movies to automatically exclude them from polls with no time period restriction? Instead, you are saying you want more pre-1950 movie polls. I would be fine with that. I want more Oscar winner/nominee polls. I want polls with only AFI Top 100 movies. I want more polls with only modern critically-acclaimed movies. It's not fair to (1) non-blockbuster modern critically-acclaimed movies to include them in polls with (2) blockbuster movies not critically-acclaimed but popular with a plurality of patrons. (1) Non-blockbuster modern critically-acclaimed movies don't stand a chance in polls with (2) movies not critically-acclaimed but popular with a plurality of patrons. It's not fair.

Clay F

Fair to the movies on the poll, Clay. As in, if you're going to put them on a poll at all, make sure they're surrounded by similar kinds of movies instead of the more popular and mainstream stuff that people mostly want to see. I agree that these classics should be an occasional thing, and the more recent ones (1960 onwards) would be more beneficial to Cassie, the channel, YT numbers and the majority of her patrons. All I'm saying is, if and when she puts the pre 1950 classics on a poll, that poll should only contain pre 1950s classics. Otherwise, it's not fair on those classic movies because the modern stuff will run rings around them. Very rarely, we'll get an exception (the original King Kong, Gone With The Wind, Gilda might do well), but for the most part, just one modern movie in the mix will render the rest of the entries virtually pointless.

Clarence Newman

Fair to who? Fair to the minority who want classics? What about fair to me who wants modern movies that are critically acclaimed? Or the minority who find most critically-acclaimed movies as boring? What about fair to the minority of patrons who want sci-fi? What about fair to the majority of patrons? If being financially viable is important to a reactor, should that reactor focus on satisfying the majority of their patrons or the minority of their patrons who want classics? What is fair to the reactor? In view of these poll results, does not appear that patrons wanting classics are anywhere near a majority. Classics lovers are even a smaller fraction of patrons on many other reactor channels. While I am no expert, I think reactors should occasionally target satisfying different minority groups of patrons over the majority. Not because of fairness, but because I think can be a good strategy for success.

Clay F

I subscribe to a reactor who seems to want to learn about and react to classics. She has some polls that are exclusively pre-1970 movies. Additionally, every week, she posts a reaction to an AFI Top 100 movie she chooses. Last week it was “A Night at the Opera” (1935). The week before it was “Bringing up Baby” (1938). She doesn’t seem too concerned about YT views. Instead, for a while she has been treading forward in attempts at an acting career. Both her and her husband have regular jobs. I am sure she likes making money off her channel (she does get decent numbers of YT views), but I don’t think that is her main purpose?

Clay F

For the record, if I had complete control of Cassie's itinerary, she'd end up watching 87 pre-1970 movies (more than half are 1950s and 60s). It would take a while, but that's how many I've got on my list. After 1970, there are 133.

Clarence Newman

True dat. The real classic movies will only get a fair shake if there are zero (and I do mean ZERO) modern day distractions in the poll.

Clarence Newman

We're trying to get her to watch The Snowman (1982)

Clarence Newman

Except for maybe classics that have high name recognition with the mainstream, classics are typically not desired by the vast majority of patrons on a given reactor channel. Also, the edited reactions of classics typically don’t get many YT views. Again, there are exceptions. You can’t blame reactors not having many polls with exclusively pre-1960 movies. Cassie has reacted to more classics than most reactor channels. The patron minority group wanting classics is one patron minority group. There are other patron minority groups having different interests. Each could be catered to occasionally by having polls structured to advance their interests over the majority. I am in the patron minority group that wants critically-acclaimed movies = Oscar winners/nominees, high critic scores, AFI Top 100 movies, etc.

Clay F

I'd never even heard of March of the Wooden Soldiers, until I realised they've recently changed the name from Babes In Toyland. Still not one of Stan and Ollie's best but it raises the point again of fair polling. Putting that film up against Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Bad Santa is like putting Kevin Hart in the ring with Tyson Fury. He gonna lose. But if you put him in a face-off with other comedians.....

Clarence Newman

Ernest

V M

i actually did that

V M

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) pulled it out. Maybe Cassie will additionally react to Bad Santa (2003) because a close 2nd. The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) gets the bronze. The oldest movie (90 years ago) in the poll secured last place.

Clay F

It's a really good film but I don't think many people even know about it.

BRT

Kiss kiss bang bang , the long kiss Good night? oh my God. Can we have some fun at Christmas time?

(Nolo)finwe

That one is excellent too! My wife and I do a double feature night with those! Sequel to Violent Night is in the works. Rumors of Tooth Fairy and Easter Bunny in the film. Oh boy.

JD

Idaho

Larry Darrell

I still haven't seen Something's Gotta Give. But Cassie has mentioned seeing it a few times. She thought she'd seen As Good as it Gets, but it was actually that other one.

Chris Thom

I hope Cassie enjoys the movies that are going to win. I can only suggest that next year the movies be split into two polls (one for the older films, one for the newer). There's nothing wrong with new movies that do their own take on Christmas, but there are some classics that shouldn't be overlooked either just because they are old.

Andrew Buel

Does anyone remember if The Out-of-Towners is at Christmas time?? If we’re going for just a “bit” of Christmas or a “scene of Christmas”, SOMETHING’S GOTTA GIVE” should make the list. lol

Carol Rocha

I love The Homecoming.

Carol Rocha

Go for it Just Plain Bob. 😄

Carol Rocha

It is!

Carol Rocha

Just making conversation. I would love to see them watch Coat of Many Colors Circle of Love. But they really need to watch Coat of Many Colors first I suppose. About Dolly Parton’s childhood. I dearly love to watch those.

Carol Rocha

If it was on Patreon I would’ve seen it.

Carol Rocha

“Brad?? Brad Stephenson??! Aren’t you the one…..?? Aw, this is too great!” 😂

Carol Rocha

To Larry's point....Is she? IS she?? IS SHEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!????

Clarence Newman

Is selling my vote allowed? I think I might offer it for another's vote on a future poll to be called in at any time for any purpose! :)

bgb1975

Goblin King intro? What's that?

Chris Thom

Why even bother to keep putting classics on these polls? She knows they’ll lose, we know they’ll lose, what’s the point?

Richard Maurer

This point has been addressed many a times before. She’s aware of it.

Larry Darrell

Portions of KKBB are very loosely set at Christmas. The break in scene at the beginning for example is about stealing a Christmas present for a relative. But yeah, as I said, KKBB isn't really a "Christmas" movie per se in the traditional sense.

Daniel Allen

Come on, voting peeps! Even I think Bad Santa is rubbish, and I haven't even seen it. I myself am rooting for Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, because I haven't seen that one either. Come ahhhhhnnnn!!

Clarence Newman

I am hoping for that.

Walter

She is very likely to watch both 1st and 2nd.

Joe

you make a fair point and she has surprised me before. But I stand by Kiss Kiss Bang Bang :)

Walter

I'm not even sure that she won't like it - there's a surprisingly tenderhearted movie buried in there under all of the...shenanigans.

Brian Clark

even people in the comments admit they voted for Bad Santa because they think it will be fin to watch Cassie watch a movie she will not like. I don't get that impulse. COME ON KISS KISS BANG BANG!

Walter

Many years ago I received Bad Santa as a Christmas gift at my family Christmas party. After I opened it my uncle asked me what the movie was about. I looked around the room at all my aunts and uncle and cousins and said “I wouldn’t recommend this movie…to any of you.” I love the movie, but I have a warped sense of humor. I voted for it, but I was actually hoping either Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang or The Ref would win. I think she’d enjoy those more. Although I think she will really like the kid and grandma.

bknsty14

It does occur to me that there is absolutely zero point putting anything pre-1970 on a poll like this, because it will get trounced by the newer stuff. Happens every time.

Clarence Newman

Yes, I think she'd enjoy "Arthur" and "10".

Clarence Newman

11 movies total 1. Bad Santa (2003) -- 406 2. KKBB (2005) -- 404 3. The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) -- 316 . . 8. Holiday Inn (1942) -- 131 9. Meet Me In St Louis (1944) -- 121 10. Arthur Christmas (2011) -- 67 11. March Of The Wooden Soldiers (1934) -- 66

Clay F

@Chris I love that turning point moment when she and Ben are at the bar and Brad comes in. "HOLD THE PHONE!"😏

BRT

has to be bad santa great movie

graham scott

I don't recall KKBB being at Christmas... I think both of them would be fine any other time of the year. It wouldn't be confusing if she reacted to The Long Kiss Goodnight in July. I don't think anyone would go, "Why is Cassie not watching this in December?" lol

Cathleen Jennings

If there were 10 weeks in December, I would love for her to see all of them. I just will be sad if, out of 4 opportunities for Christmas movies, one week is "wasted" on a movie that only has a scene of it. So, I guess it's settled: Cassie needs to post YouTube reactions every day! ;)

Cathleen Jennings

It was AMAZING! It must be seen!!!

Cathleen Jennings

What state is the world in?

Dioskur

There is only a 1 vote difference between kiss kiss bang bang and bad santa. who will win?

V M

Currently 6th place

Clay F

Yeah they were too hard on her for sure. But it was just kind of a hazing thing. I think they were always going to come around.

Chris Thom

Lol. At least you're honest about it.

Chris Thom

That's why we need Howard and very Duck Christmas special

Chris Retzlaff

There's so much to like about "Rudolf". The misfit toys subplot and their fate at the end is the best part for me. Great to see "Carol" mentioned. I've been rewatching that one every year❤️

BRT

Not everyone does the same thing around Christmas. I think a lot of criminals celebrate Christmas while committing crimes during Christmas... i had a stack of deliveries stolen off my porch this year... would a movie about those criminals qualify? I'm pulling your leg... I know what you mean. I enjoy movies like Die Hard during the season for the ironic(?) contrast. I think "The Lion in Winter" was the first one I started watching yearly for this quality. I think they have a place but I just wish we could have a separate poll for classic style Christmas films so they are not competing.

BRT

Bad Santa is a movie I enjoy because I am a terrible person. You seem like a very nice person. Watch Meet Me in Saint Louis instead.

TheSingulatarian

THE REF

tgriexterminator

I absolutely did not say it isn't appropriate to Christmas but go ahead and spin your own subjective reality! I hope it comes in last place just for you🤪

BRT

I like classics/traditional and alternatives too. I just think they should be in separate polls.

BRT

Ooosh... that one is definitely memorable!!!🤗

BRT

Yep I'll be rewatching that one too "Thank you very much!"

BRT

Two polls, one for classics and a random pick from the ones that didn't win.

BRT

I requested that one!🤩🤗🥰

BRT

This is my feeling too. I LOVE MMiSL and I'd love a reaction, even for Christmas, but between the two I voted for The Bishops wife.

BRT

🤗

BRT

I watch that every year but I have a love/hate relationship with it. The antagonistic cliquishness of that family reminds me too much of my own family, and I'm the Sarah Jessica Parker character😵‍💫 Still, I would enjoy a reaction.

BRT

It may have Lorelei Gilmore in it, but it's not a Cassie movie in the slightest 😂. Poor gal is still recovering from Howard the Duck.

Kent

The sheer perversity of having Cassie watch Bad Santa is overwhelming, making it the only correct choice in my mind (also: my mom's favorite Christmas movie!)

Brian Clark

Fair enough. I was too harsh in my original comment. Differences in what people are looking for in reaction videos can all be perfectly legit.

Patreot

The world is in the state that it's in right now because of people who like Bad Santa. :-P

YodatheHobbit

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is on my personal top 5 list for PIB to react to. This is much more of a nail biter than I would have expected.

Walter

Yeah, if it’s close, which looks like it will be, we may get both. Good point.

Clay F

This has got me thinking: a Dudley Moore poll! He was in several good films.

Chris Clarke

My grandparents used to put that on every time we spent Christmas there. That and Rupert and The Frog Song! It was something of a tradition. "Puce Juice!"

Chris Clarke

do it. you never know, we might get both!

rakesh

Looking forward to adding another reaction to Scrooged, DieHard, and Muppet Christmas Carol rewatches

Chris Retzlaff

Voted for Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, The Long Kiss Goodnight, and Meet me in St Louis, a movie i didnt think i'd enjopy but was delightful. KKBB deserves the win.

rakesh

No love for Santa Claus?? The Movie.....father Christmas was played by a great actor, RIP

Chris Retzlaff

https://youtu.be/Z64XvPERZ50?si=M9o6_pOdXUWONWSZ

Chris Retzlaff

It's fantastic, new holiday tradition. Goggins is fantastic....."I ain't shaving a fat man's beard"

Chris Retzlaff

I appreciate your sentiment, but I am glad that the poll broadly includes quasi-Christmas movies. Adds variety -- gives a good mix -- a little something for everyone. Widens the pool of movies to select from for the poll. I've noted every movie in the poll on Christmas movie lists. Definition of "Christmas movie" is arbitrary/subjective. She gets to decide. But, I understand those wanting a strict narrow definition of "Christmas movie."

Clay F

My kids liked the Lindsay Lohan one, but I don't really remember it.

Clay F

I voted both Bad Santa and KKBB. I could unvote Bad Santa to help push toward KKBB, which I have not seen.

Clay F

I like that the poll broadly includes quasi-Christmas movies. Makes sense. I've noted every movie in the poll on Christmas movie lists. Definition of "Christmas movie" is arbitrary/subjecive. She gets to decide.

Clay F

I would definitely be up for her reacting to Long Kiss Goodnight. Been 20 years for me -- I remember liking it -- time for a rewatch. Geena Davis is awesome.

Clay F

I can very safely state that Bad Santa will make for the best reaction. ... ... ... From the patrons.

Happy Hanukkah

She said this channel is about expanding her horizons. She is not a child. She is an intelligent adult. Are you her guardian? Kubrick is recognized as one of the best directors of all time.

Clay F

Way too much peace and goodwill in this thread. I know! The Snowman: with or without the Goblin King intro? Fight amongst yourselves! :-)

Happy Hanukkah

I'm going to have to check the channel to see if they watched it. I must have missed it. That'd be cool if they did.

Mike Brodeur

So you thought she wouldn't notice the orgy scene? Man, some of these suggestions (knowing her tastes, and limits) just confuse the crap out of me...And Kubrick has always been a cure for my insomnia.

crazyivan

The reboot, not too long ago. The original had Disney stalwart David Tomlinson (Mary Poppins; Bednobs and Broomsticks). Never saw the Lindsay Lohan one, so don't know if it was any good.

Chris Clarke

Wasn't Lindsay Lohan in one of those?

Chris Thom

Never heard of that.

Chris Thom

I think Cassie would really relate to Geena Davis’ character in Long Kiss Goodnight. 😉

Norrin Radd

I've let Cassie know every year at this time to watch Fatman! 🎅 She'll love Mel Gibson in this!

Todzilla

It has to win this poll! Just for the fact that it will make for the most entertaining reaction out of any of the movies in the poll. It could possibly make for one of the most entertaining in the channels history? Bad Santa is a yearly tradition in my household.

Ty Kellington

I watch Eyes Wide Shut like a creep every year. lol. Just got done with it yesterday. Such a strange, dark film.

Chris Thom

Yeah it does have kind of European vibe. Thought maybe it was French. But I might be thinking of The Red Balloon.

Chris Thom

No love for "Fatman" with Mel Gibson and Walton Goggins?

Chris Walterhouse

Well we differ on this because I’m looking for reactors to react to the films I like best. For the record I didn’t vote for Bad Santa, but I really wouldn’t care if it won, as there are no films in this poll that mean that much to me. I mostly voted for the classics, but as usual they’re out of the running.

Richard Maurer

I remember thinking it was funny (the one time I watched it), but definitely not a must-see for me.

Stephen Dias

Still gets shown every year on british tv along with wallace and gromit ofcourse

Gray

I *love* Four Christmases and a New Year! :-)

Happy Hanukkah

She’s aware of it. She’s even laughing about it. ;-)

Larry Darrell

Scrooge (1970), with the great Albert Finney. (Who we just saw again in Big Fish.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnkxEZjSxW0&t=1870s

Happy Hanukkah

Cassie: it's not a Christmas film, but have you seen The Love Bug? I think you'd really enjoy it! It's the first of the Herbie films, and very much the best.

Chris Clarke

i actuallly LOVE that movie!! so underrated

Cassie

I remember Four Christmases being pretty hilarious.

Chris Thom

Which one?

Chris Thom

That definitely has a cult following. Don't see it a ton on forums, but there's always one or two that list it as their favorite holiday movie.

Chris Thom

Oh man my mom was a teacher and used to show that to her class every single year. So we watched it at home too. Have never heard anyone else ever mention it! That music was burned into my soul there for a while.

Chris Thom

Err…this is so obvious, how have I forgotten about this!! This is like, pure Cassie movie gold!

Mark White

I support this in the strongest possible terms.

Ian Tonge

I just did a facepalm, guys. I'm sitting here thinking that all the classic Christmas movies that are actually Christmas movies and not shady visual felonies that happen to happen at Christmas have all been watched or at least mentioned, and all along there's one little gem I'd forgotten about. A gem, I tell you! A golden nugget, wrapped in a chocolate shell, inside a cosy blanket - one that Cassie could sit back and enjoy without fear that kissing will turn into banging and some poor elf will get felt up by a drunk Santa. THE SNOWMAN, Cassie! A 1982 animated movie that spawned a staple Christmas song (Walking In The Air), and will delight your tender soul from start to finish of its 26 minute running time. Your kids will love it too!

Clarence Newman

The Family Stone is one of her favourite movies. It was not a Patreon exclusive.

Cole Jennett

How is KKBB not Christmas??? That’s the reason most of these characters even interact.

aarswft

I’d be happy to vote in your place. Let’s see…how do I put in a write in ballot for “Black Christmas”?

Just Plain Bob

Bad Santa please 🙏🙏🙏

Dallin

The Ref is a great and hilarious Xmas movie but I fear it's going to be overlooked

Scott

Richard, I understand that's your perspective on it. Can't really argue with it if that's your thing. But I'm looking for something specific from reaction channels. I want to see reactors matched up with films that they will love. That's the whole point for me. Sure, she's WILLING to watch most films (particularly when she hasn't seen them yet to know whether she would want to,) but personally I get no pleasure out of seeing someone bummed out by a movie. There are tons of films I personally love but that I would never recommend to her because they have an unhappy ending or are too much in the screwball comedy vein or have some other feature I know she wouldn't like.

Patreot

I think she's already done that one aa a Patreon exclusive.

Jake McNulty

Santa is played by David Harbour

JAKH

We’re talking about Christmas season here. I’m past the creepy, gory, psychotic crap of Halloween. And I’m ready to see some real CHRISTMAS movies that are about what the season is about. Family, fun, love & laughter. Is that too much to ask ONCE A YEAR? “THE FAMILY STONE” is a wonderful Christmas movie, IMO. I haven’t found it on the channel. I don’t usually push back a lot, but if this is the poll, someone else can vote in my place. ✌🏼

Carol Rocha

You’re not wrong.

Carol Rocha

So I’m supposing they’ve seen it already…on the channel??

Carol Rocha

I’m always lost at Seth Rogan

Carol Rocha

Me too.

Carol Rocha

Ditto

Carol Rocha

I'm positively surprised 'Santa Claus: the Movie' has 100+ votes (but obviously far from winning). I grew up with the film so I'm pretty biased and I do reckon it's objectively not a masterpiece of a movie, but I still find it cozy and comforting. Maybe one day :D

Sindre Kristiansen

I'm not so sure about that.

Ben Schwartz

I think Cassie would prefer Kiss Kiss Bang Bang to Bad Santa, lbh

Odd Thomas

You’re probably going to like it. And Diehard with Santa is a good description.

Richard Maurer

okay byeeeeee

djKENTO

I was thinking the same thing.

Doug Rafferty

Yes! March of the Wooden Soldiers pulls into 10th place! It's a shoo-in! When did I get so old?

bgb1975

Richard, never heard of it. So just watched the trailer, I’m definitely going to watch that!! That looks like Diehard with Santa instead of Bruce Willis! And a bit dark humour as well. Awesome! And it’s got John Leguizamo! Where’s he been for the past 30 plus years since “Carlitos way”?! He hasn’t aged a day!

Mark White

Silent Night, Deadly Night :P

V M

I'm pretty mad that Kiss Kiss and The Long Kiss Goodnight is on this poll - they are not Christmas movies in any way. Die Hard is freaking It's a Wonderful Life compared to them. This definitely should be 2 different polls - traditional Christmas movies and "Cassie's not going to like this" Christmas movies lol But seriously.

Cathleen Jennings

Vote for the movie you like best in the poll, no other consideration needed. If Cassie wasn’t willing to watch these movies they wouldn’t be in the poll.

Richard Maurer

No Violent Night? Don’t really care then.

Richard Maurer

Right - we all know Cassie will love Bishop's Wife. Putting her "old movie" goggles on.

Jennifer Medicus

Got to be honest, my knowledge on most of these movies is a bit iffy at best! So I’m going content myself this Christmas with a re-watch of Cassie and Carly watch Die Hard. It’s just not Christmas until Hans Gruber has fallen out of the Nakatomi Towers!

Mark White

I don't know. i feel like there are so many Christmas movies she could react to still. If we're going by the definition that the movie can't take place if it's not Christmas, then Bad Santa is a Christmas movie. Hey, Santa's in it. I feel like people are picking it for shock value. I've heard good things about Kiss Kiss Bang Bang but haven't seen it yet.

Jennifer Medicus

Love Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Clay! It's a great genre movie featuring strong performances by Val Kilmer, RDJ and the always fantastic Michelle Monaghan. My #1 choice on this list is THE BISHOP'S WIFE, which, if they ever watched, would become an annual Christmas fave for Cassie and Carly. Bonus: Has a star character named Dudley. I mean, c'mon!

Above Average Dave

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, The Long Kiss Goodnight, and Bad Santa (the ones I picked) admittedly aren't really "Christmas" movies in the wholesome family, joy in the holiday sense - they only really take place during Christmas. But Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is one of the funniest, most underrated movies around and is just awesome, and it should just be reacted to at some point no matter what. Bad Santa likewise is hilarious even if it is very raunchy, and ultimately has a good heart underpinning it, so maybe it IS a sort of Christmas movie in the "letting goodness in" sense. As for The Long Kiss Goodnight, it's just a bad ass and fun action comedy that should also just be viewed at some point.

Daniel Allen

yeah ... kind of. Hard to describe. Think Wizard of Oz for Christmas, maybe.

Bill Maurer

MMISL has traditionally been watched at Christmas time for many decades. The most classic Christmas film of all time, “It’s A Wonderful Life,” only features Christmas as a part of the film. Yes, MMISL could conceivably be watched at Halloween, but will it? Of course not, because people will then likewise argue that Halloween is only a part of the movie. And Halloween is not the climax that the whole movie leads up to, whereas Christmas is. Christmas time is its natural, and historically traditional, viewing time.

Patreot

You somewhat captured my sentiment about Bad Santa. Do you prefer KKBB -- the other likely winner? I've never seen KKBB.

Clay F

Ouch

Clay F

The Bishop's Wife currently in 5th place in the poll. Not too bad. The likely winner will be KKBB or Bad Santa. Which do you prefer? I've never seen KKBB but want to. I've read it's not much of a Christmas movie --- but don't know. I don't mind broadly including quasi-Christmas movies in the poll.

Clay F

“Movies she wouldn’t normally watch” doesn’t equate to “movies that will repulse her.” I want to see her connect with movies she wouldn’t normally watch but which I think she would love.

Patreot

There is only one good Christmas movie on this list - The Bishop's Wife (it was just on TCM the other night). Bad Santa is funny but not what I want in a "Christmas" movie. Meet Me in St. Louis is always on this list because Christmas is part of it and the song but it could also be watched at Halloween. I can't watch the unofficial version of Miracle on 34th Street. Just no. And Santa Claus: The Movie was awful. If we're going for "bad", I support another comment about Santa Claus Conquers the Martians.

Jennifer Medicus

Tied for last! :(

bgb1975

March of the Wooden Soldiers! Stannie Dee and Ollie Dum! A little too much music for my taste, but still a classic!

bgb1975

The Man Who Saved Christmas The Man Who Invented Christmas

shed469

Amazed at the Bad Santa showing (or maybe not). While a hit in it's time, I rewatched two years ago and felt it was Meh to Mid, which, given this poll, shows I'm in a distict minority among the Patreons.

Above Average Dave

Maybe we should have two separate polls, one for more contemporary films, and the other for films from the 30s, 40s, and 50s. Just a thought. Of course, I am putting this out because the one film, I know Cassie and Carly would enjoy is not going to make the cut, and that's the Cary Grant, "The Bishop's Wife" PIB community, what do you about my idea. If you agree, send those happy suggests to Cassie.

John Liebling

This poll is just so messed up. Why have so many films in one poll? Why mix old vs modern? Why have films that have nothing to do with Christmas? Why do I have a headache (haha)?

Joe

You say that like it's a bad thing?

Witchfinder General

She likes Nicole Kidman. I didn’t suggest it because she would like it or not like it. I suggested it because it a stellar Kubrick film.

Clay F

Off channel? The nerve!

Happy Hanukkah

What? Now?! Won't that interfere with the whole Christmas gifts thing? Couldn't he have waited until March? Oh, the humanity! :-)

Happy Hanukkah

Splendor In the Grass would be an awesome reaction.

Mike LL

It's time for Gremlins 2 then, which is a very funny movie in it's own right.

Mike LL

You lost me at "Seth Rogen" and "christmas stoner comedy".

Mike LL

Sorry, they broke it back in the 60's.

Mike LL

I would like to continue never seeing Bad Santa, I might have to if Cassie watches it.

Mike LL

Have you seen Eyes Wide Shut? Just because it has Tom Cruise, doesn't mean she'll like it. That's a strange, creepy flick.

crazyivan

Already seen by Cassie off channel.

Mike LL

The Lion in Winter is one of my top 5 films for next-level acting. Amazing film.

Clifton Owens

I've never particularly liked Billy Bob, Dean. Something about him. I like his role in Tombstone, but only because it gives Kurt Russell the opportunity to speak the greatest line in the history of cinema: "Skin that smoke wagon and go to work!"

Clarence Newman

My pick was seen last year, thank you very much, thank you very much, so all's copacetic. At worst, I'll re-watch that reaction. :-)

Happy Hanukkah

One of the reasons why she started this though was to watch movies she wouldn’t normally watch. So I get why people vote for them.

Dean Holt

She’s going to issue with how he treats the kid lol. She also might never watch a Billy Bob movie again

Dean Holt

Still need to watch Joyeux Noel, thanks for posting. Just added it to my December watch list.

Dean Holt

BRT, so very true 😂😂.

Dean Holt

Yeah I thought the same, it’s really overrated Imo.

Dean Holt

Your comment is, practically speaking, tantamount to campaigning against it. Writing publicly that it’s not appropriate for a Christmas poll serves to potentially dissuade Cassie from selecting it for future Christmas polls and/or dissuade voters from voting for it in this poll…. Again, the only times it has any chance of winning, and during a poll where it is already doing poorly.

Patreot

Yeah it’s one I tend to watch as well.

Dean Holt

Yeah I get where you’re coming from, as even though it’s not my favourite out of the bunch I’ve voted for 34th Street, I still obviously really like the film. But as you’ve said there’s a few on here you can watch anytime of the year. Might also be a unpopular option but I think Bad Santa is a bit overrated.

Dean Holt

Next time you watch Annie Hall, find Sigourney Weaver in it.Chris

John

Went through this whole thing annobody mentioned Santa Claus Conquered the Martians,lol

John

A Christmas movie should be about Christmas, and the things people do at Christmas.

Robert Baldino

“Remember The Night” is so freaking good! Such a unique film.

Patreot

I d forgot that one, I should've suggested it before

John

Hope there are more Christmas polls later. Surprised to not see Christmas with The Kranks in this bunch.

YodatheHobbit

I think The Long Kiss Goodnight might be the most Cassie might ever be able to relate to a badass character.

YodatheHobbit

It really is wonderful

Nicole

I'll say we just have a good sense of humor, lol.

Carlos Molina

I do think with polls like this that the spirit of the poll should be considered a bit more when choosing the films. I'm all for action and drama and thrillers and such, but there's plenty of time for those. Christmas films are supposed to be light and fun and make you want to cuddle a reindeer and bake a brownie for your neighbour. When it comes to the polls, maybe we should steer clear of the films where Santa gets buggered in a back alley by a Grinch with existential issues.

Clarence Newman

Thanks for doing the poll. Good choices. I like how you have a nice mix. A little something for everyone. Additional movies for a holiday season poll to consider: --Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer (1964) --A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011) --Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (1970) --Carol (2015). IMDb 7.2, Metacritic 94%, RT 94% --Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

Clay F

If she watches it, I wonder if she'll have the same reaction Mrs. Movies had when You, Me, & the Movies watched it. Lol. I love the movie (and her reaction). Lol

Jacob Colson

Did you watch the reactions to Howard the Duck, Son in Law (“I popped your daughter’s trunk”), or Austin Powers? Looks like Bad Santa has a chance to win the poll.

Clay F

I've voted for Meet Me in St. Louis, which is a masterpiece but doesn't stand a chance with this crowd. Sad that the wonderful Remember the Night (1940) doesn't even make the poll when I look at some of these choices.

Henry Graham

Arthur Christmas is hugely underrated! My family and I watch it every year, it's a modern classic.

Jake McNulty

The second poll of Christmas could be a rewatch of Crimbo staples you've already seen. The Holiday, mayhap? Last Christmas?

Clarence Newman

Then what prerequisites are necessary to qualify as a Christmas film?

BRT

If it was the only choice then a poll would be kind of pointless😂

BRT

“All Mine to Give” (1957) please ..few ppl know or have seen this Christmas classic but it’s an unforgettable true-life story that’s both Tender/Tearjerker about the Eunson family in Wisconsin.

Rose

True, but they’ll be as destined for the trash heap of history as our modern poll winners are, so in the grand scheme of things all is good.

Patreot

Then vote it in. I'm not campaigning against it, just making a comment on why I chose The Bishop's Wife.

BRT

It is fun

BRT

It has traditionally been watched at Christmas time for decades. It’s where “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” came from, which is reason enough for it to qualify. The most classic Christmas film of all time, “It’s A Wonderful Life,” only features Christmas in a segment of the film. Most importantly, it doesn’t have a chance of being picked any other time of year, so please don’t be a nay sayer when this is the only time of year it has a fighting chance (and doesn’t even have that from the look of things.)

Patreot

I find myself in the unusual position of having the one I would have voted for (Patrick Stewart's Christmas Carol) already guaranteed to be watched. I am deeply unqualified to judge the movies that made the poll, so I'll be over here playing Candy Crush if you need me.

Clarence Newman

On the bright side, at least the winner won't be on the poll next year😂😂😂 There's three I'd like to see on a Christmas poll: 1. "The Homecoming-A Christmas Story" which was so successful it spawned The Waltons tv show the following year. 2. "The House Without A Christmas Tree" about a little girl questioning her father's love, while struggling to understand why he refuses to allow her to have a Christmas tree. 3. "The Lion in Winter" 1968 King Henry II decides to let his wife Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine out of prison for Christmas, summons his three sons and invites the king of France to a Holiday celebration. What could be more wholesome?😏

BRT

The Long Kiss goodnight should be the only choice. Frustrating!!!

John Cranberry

Yeah Christmas Classics poll and then one for everything else.

BRT

Yep, digging into the PiB vault for Christmas😂

BRT

Yeah but you can bet there will be a whole new crop of films of the time that will continue to win any poll😂 ....if there even are movies 80 years from now😐

BRT

Cassie’s reactions to the classics are the best. Ben-Hur is still my fav PiB reaction and the reason (along with her reaction to Spirited Away) I joined her community. I wish and also hopeful for a bit more variety next year! Cassie loves movies based on true-life stories and “All Mine to Give” is a Christmas classic that my dad introduced me to just a few years ago. He could never forget this film as a kid and now I know why. Truly unforgettable. These types of films make me so grateful for my family.

Rose

I agree too. Wish we could get a Christmas Classics poll and then one or two polls for others. I do try to keep in mind that she sometimes will just watch one whether it wins in a poll or not.

BRT

I went with that one too. I love Meet Me in St Louis but Christmas is only a segment in that one. Would love her to do it as just an old Hollywood classic. Same thing with Auntie Mame. Has a great Christmas segment but seems like it would be out of place in a Christmas poll.

BRT

Yeah, I'm for a bit of boundary pushing in October but most of the time I'm hoping to see her fall in love with something.

BRT

It’s a Christmas movie. It takes place at Christmas and it has all the elements of a Christmas Carol/It’s A Wonderful Life type story it’s just that it’s also a pitch perfect parody of an LA crime thriller. It’s a twofer.

Jacob King

One of my faves too

BRT

Please anything but Bad Santa!!! 🤢

Andrew Rose

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a favourite and Long Kiss Goodnight is an excellent reaction movie. Here’s hoping for a Shane Black Christmas.

Jacob King

It's taken the lead. I voted for it.

V M

Absolutely spot on comment.

Patreot

Hey, I saw that one too! :-)

René Ferland

Yep, that’s the one. Hats off for your impressive cinematic knowledge, man! But my point stands. If you’re a young, TCM watching cinephile, as I’m sure you well know, you’re an extreme exception.

Patreot

Cassie's seen it.

Chris Clarke

Eyy I actually saw San Francisco! A few years ago on TCM. Martin Scorsese introduced it. If you mean the big disaster epic? Yeah that one definitely looked high-budget for it's day. Suggested it to my sister a couple months after she moved to SF (lol). Whoops. Watched Love Story six months ago (my sister was named Ali after Ali McGraw). Saw Annie Hall with some friends when we were around 23 I think, and everyone loved it. My parents have mentioned Paper Chase a bunch of times, but haven't seen that one yet.

Chris Thom

Oh man Clarissa Explains it All used to be on in our house all the time. Lol. The nostalgia.

Chris Thom

You're right...its not Hallmark...its ABC Family...

Jarron Khan

Oh, dear. Chris, I said eighty years from now. EIGHTY. That amount of time plunges most of even the biggest hit movies of their time into complete and utter oblivion, something I can really appreciate as someone obsessed with the films of the 1930s and 1940s. How many people in my lifetime have ever even heard of much less actually watched “San Francisco” starring Clark Gable? Yet it was an ENORMOUS hit of its era, MGM’s biggest box office draw prior to Gone With The Wind. And not only is that a legitimately great film, but it’s a Golden Age Hollywood film, which tend to fare better than later era films in securing their place in the history of cinema. If even “San Francisco” and countless other major hit films of the 30s and 40s- films that were a huge cultural phenomenon in their day- are now utterly unwatched and unremembered except by a handful of cinephiles, I’m sorry but a solid run of the mill rom com of 2006 or a slight indie hit of 2023 attempting a 1970s pastiche have a snowball’s chance in hell of being remembered eighty years hence. Consider this…. “Annie Hall,” the father of all modern rom coms, a film of much greater cultural impact in its time and with infinitely greater stature in the history of film compared to “The Holiday,” is barely known or seen by anyone under 40 already. And the 70s films like “Love Story” and “The Paper Chase” that “The Holdovers” is trying to be a pastiche of are similarly unknown by younger generations already, despite having been huge hits in their time.

Patreot

Classic Hollywood come back plz

AC5555

Another fun Christmas movie for Cassie to add to her list of possible Christmas reactions is Holiday In Handcuffs. It's not It's A Wonderful Life or Miracle On 34th Street but it's a fun rom com Christmas movie that stars Melissa Joan Hart. I've always enjoyed it(It's not a Hallmark Christmas movie. I hate those movies🤷‍♀️) I'm pretty sure Cassie would enjoy it too.

Katie Jackson

Bishop's Wife is one of our favorite movies. We just watched it again yesterday.

Peter Dillard

KKBB all the way...and THE REF

Matt Rose

She said The Santa Clause was her family's perennial favorite.

Chris Thom

Trying to remember if The Weather Man counts as a Christmas movie.

Chris Thom

Bad Santa got my vote 💪🏼

Carlos Molina

oh please let Kiss Kiss Bang Bang win lol

Joseph Fabian

Also would bet Home Alone will be a perennial classic for a looooong time to come. For kids and teens at least.

Chris Thom

Oh i haven't seen that one yet.

Chris Thom

I think The Holiday at least will be (remain) a Christmas classic. And possibly The Holdovers as a quirkier version.

Chris Thom

Splendor in the Grass

JULIE

Might've imagined it, but I could've sworn she was going to put it on a poll this year. Thought she said so in the last LIVE chat.

Chris Thom

Yes. She’s so cute in it. And. LL Cool J

JULIE

No. The Seth Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anthony Mackie christmas stoner comedy.

djKENTO

Saw my first Natalie Wood movie last year. She was really talented.

Chris Thom

Was Last Holiday a Queen Latifah movie?

Chris Thom

The Tim Burton movie?

Chris Thom

March of the Wooden Soldiers is so much fun. Can't go wrong with Stan & Ollie. Cassie would love this movie.

Mark Vaderr

Is that a fantasy movie? Like the Nutcracker or something?

Chris Thom

It's a Wonderful Life and White Christmas are on the channel if you haven't seen them yet.

Chris Thom

Cassie reacted to my Christmas movie last year (The Family Man ,2001). If I don't like the movie that wins this year, I'll just rewatch that instead. I voted for Arthur Christmas, yet an other poll loser. :-) Looking at the list, I knew Bad Santa would probably be among the leaders, yet an other no for me. :-/

René Ferland

She would love March of the Wooden Soldiers too

Mark Vaderr

No love for Stan & Ollie's March of the Wooden Soldiers. Such a fun movie. At this point, anything but Bad Santa or The Long Kiss Goodnight.

Mark Vaderr

Song was called Exhale (Shoop Shoop). Think it was one of Whitney Houston's biggest hits.

Chris Thom

You need to see her reaction to It's A Wonderful Life. It's great.

Mark Vaderr

Cassie said that's one of her top three favorite Christmas movies. Carly loves it too. They talked about it a bit on their last podcast.

Chris Thom

NOBODY ever reacts to The Night Before and it’s a real shame.

djKENTO

I agree with everything you said. :-)

René Ferland

the 1940s did all movies better. Best decade of movies.

V M

I do.

V M

Yes, the 1951 version is the best. Then the 1984, then 1999.

V M

The Long Kiss Goodnight is one of my favorite movies. The premise of the film is fun and the plot has a progression that keep you engaged. Also, it has so many quotable lines, especially with Samuel L. Jackson in it. He is definitely a main character and not just support. Geena Davis really pulls off her part. You can truly see a cohesive development of the character and suspension of disbelief is fairly easy. It really is a Christmas Movie in its own way. I believe that Cassie has seen The Holiday. However, I do not know if she has seen Last Holiday, which I thoroughly enjoy as well. I would second adding that one to the mix, or just adding it on to the watch list, hehe.

Stormseeker Gaming

To be clear: I was imagining a scenario where Bad Santa dropped to third and it was Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Long Kiss Goodnight.

Tyler Foster

What an odd standard - "he probably didn't do anything (the cases failed to even get the 51% of a civil trial), but someone made up a story about him, so I hate him," but you do you I guess.

Mike Lemon

You need to watch The Bishop's Wife at some point, even if it does not win the poll. It has romance, comedy and a touching story. Perfect you you and Carly to watch during the holiday season.

Matthew Linson

I would have suggested "Joyeux Noel," which is a great movie. "Holiday Inn" is a annual tradition for me as well.

Stephen Dias

did you see what's winning? not really traditional Christmas movies or family friendly ones. why I haven't watched PiB in months. there are other reaction channels now,

zynjams

The Santa Claus(e) with Tim Allen is the one I’m referring to her having seen.

Cole Jennett

crossing my fingers for Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Walter

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is one of my favorite films all time. Hope it wins!

tom kenny

I agree with you Clay.

René Ferland

Nightmare Before Christmas is on her "already watched" list too. https://letterboxd.com/popcorn_in_bed/films/

Mike Lemon

She's seen Nightmare too.

Happy Hanukkah

More often than not Cassie likes the same movies as me. Makes voting in these polls much easier.

Luke Godfrey

Those of you that pick Bad Santa for Cassie have issues. Smh...

Jorge Lopez

My vote is for Gremlins.

Carol_White

One I wasn't sure has been on a list (or at least I missed it) is "The Holiday" with Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz and Jack Black. One of my all time favorites and it goes with Christmas.

Mike Brodeur

What I think Cassie would like is a consideration for me, but I primarily vote for movies that I like or think I would like, even if I don't predict it will be a Cassie favorite.

Clay F

Only 2 votes separate Bad Santa and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang atm.

V M

I feel like there's a contingent of patrons who always want to pick the raunchiest, most violent, or most offensive movie on every list. I try to pick the movie I think Cassie would actually like. Which, on this list, is Meet Me in St. Louis.

DWG15

I thought this was a lesson learned a long time ago. From her text above, she is aware of it, but…

Larry Darrell

That's generally on any poll of the vast majority of reactor channels. Cassie has reacted to more classics than most reactors.

Clay F

The only modern one I’m voting for.

Larry Darrell

The Long Kiss Goodnight was written by Shane Black, who also wrote the screenplay for the first Lethal Weapon, so it's a fairly entertaining film. The screenplay (LKG), at the time, got the highest amount ever paid for a script at 4 million. Sam Jackson's character, in particular, is quite entertaining. On a side note, it seems that all Shane Black's films take place at Christmas;)

Lucien

Currently, it's in 8th place in the poll

Clay F

My all time favorite "A Christmas Carol" !!!!

Tonda DaRe

Feeling like Bad Santa isn't a Cassie movie. Hopefully Long Kiss Goodnight gets a boost in later voting.

Tyler Foster

Bad Santa. Duh.

Philip Alan

Christmas in Connecticut 1945 love Love LOVE ❤️💚❤️

Tonda DaRe

A true Christmas classic.

Walter

Bad Santa? Good grief. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is my pick, but only because it's got amazing writing, acting, and story - but sure, go for a foul mouthed Santa.

Walter

Yes, yes, not sure, and yes she reacted to it on the channel

Dave

Welp, I guess I have to represent for Team Pre-1950. lol. Had to vote for Bishiop's Wife since I was one of ones who suggested it, but more fun with Cary Grant from Arsenic and Old Lace. Meet Me in St. Louis is a classic Garland musical. Holiday Inn has Fred Astaire and Bing Crosby being great. And I voted for Wooden Soldiers even if I've never seen it just to stick to theme. Important Note if Holiday Inn does get in though! There is a sequence in it that does not play well in 2024. No spoilers but just think the subway scene in Trading Places. But if you know it going in, the rest of the movie is a great musical/love story with two of the best of that era.

Andrew Buel

The Holiday and Last Holliday.

JULIE

The Bishop's Wife and then The Preacher's Wife!

Jordan Malloy

I was wondering if I’d seen it or not. Thanks. Will look for it again.

JULIE

OMG YES, it is exactly that

Walter

She has. It’s on the channel.

Mike LL

she did! There's a reaction already for the original - my personal favorite Christmas movie.

Walter

I am of the opinion that just taking place during Christmas does not make a movie a Christmas movie. I know it's cool to say Die Hard is a Christmas movie, but by that logic so are the original Lethal Weapon and Iron Man 3, which is an absurd idea.

Robert Baldino

I love this comment!

Mike LL

You have to watch the original Miracle on 34th with Natalie Wood.

JULIE

Redrum Ritual

It might well be but still not really all that good it's watchable but one of those movies that once you've seen it you've seen it doesn't really give anyone a reason to watch a second or third or fourth time hence nobody's picking it.

Brian Cowgill

we have been requesting Meet me in St. Louis for awhile. Please watch it this year.

zynjams

Double agreed

Dan M

You can add March of the Wooden Soldiers to that list of established Christmas traditions. At least for me it is.

Dan M

Guess we need to ask Santa for a second Christmas poll.

Ricardo Rodriguez

The long kiss goodnight is just as much a Christmas movie as Die Hard is. It takes place during Christmas there for Christmas movie

Edward Robson

Same. Though the Scream franchise is the exception to that rule. I would gladly pay to have Cassie watch the rest of those movies if I could. I just know she’d grow to love the characters and how all the movies connect, just like I did.

Luke Godfrey

Watch Alastair Sim’s a Christmas Carol (1951).

Larry Darrell

Too small of a group, I fear.

Dan M

I would take any of the classics on this poll over the two that are in the lead right now. The way you feel about Miracle on 34th Street and The Santa Clause is exactly how I feel about March of the Wooden Soldiers. I feel like a kid again every time I watch it.

Dan M

That’s what she did last year, but I think she’s under the impression that she has already seen most of the “good” Christmas movies, so that might be why everything was put into one poll this year. I’m curious if there will even be a part 2 Christmas poll like other themes have gotten. All I watch from Thanksgiving to Christmas is Christmas movies. There are so many Greats that she hasn’t seen before.

Larry Darrell

Of the unorthodox Christmas movies on this list the long kiss goodnight is an absolute diamond in the rough, I true cult classic and also a favorite of the late great Biggie Smalls, if you've never seen it, it's a must watch as one of Sam Jackson's most underrated roles

Edward Robson

SANTA CLAUS: THE MOVIE is the HOWARD THE DUCK of Christmas movies.

Patrick Flanagan

Same! These are my thoughts. The Long Kiss Goodnight, while a really good, fun film, isn’t a Christmas movie, it just happens to take place around Christmas. The Ref however, I would class as a Christmas film and it is amazing! So much fun, an amazing cast and more heart than you’d expect.

Callie Stephen

Typically (not always), I think the only way that classics stand a chance in a poll on the channel is in a classics-only poll. One you mix in modern movies as poll candidates, the chances of a classic movie winning goes way down.

Clay F

A lot of movies are going to be missing from the poll because she has already seen them. Cassie is a Christmas movie lover so she will have seen most of the mainstream Christmas movies already. The Santa Clause being one of her favourites!

Cole Jennett

AMEN!!! It’s just not getting the love it deserves.

Dan M

Another large poll dominated by the most recent movies. Youth is wasted on the wrong people.

2-Can

I love The Ref and watch it every Christmas. Such a funny film. It’ll never win but it should.

Callie Stephen

Events happen around Christmas. The other Shane Black movie, The Long Kiss Goodnight, is the same, but would rank much higher on the Christmas elemental scale.

Larry Darrell

Yep, kind of like Die Hard. Not a Christmas movie in my eyes at all. Every description I read about it doesn’t mention anything about Christmas.

Dan M

MMISL hive rise up!

Michael G

@Timothy Williams: Some of us agree with you wholeheartedly! 👍👍

Phil Stubblefield

@Luke Godfrey: I agree! I generally don't enjoy watching reactions in which the reactor clearly doesn't enjoy the film.

Phil Stubblefield

What a cruel bait-and-switch! I thought the "Christmas Season Poll" would poll us on which season we should associate with Christmas this year, enabling us to strike a blow against north-mativity. (Or in this case, north-nativity.) Imagine my disappointment! :-P :-P :-) :-)

Happy Hanukkah

@Witchfinder General: "If people are paying they can vote for the movie they enjoy[.]" Yes, of course they can, but intentionally voting for a movie they know Cassie will probably not enjoy strikes me as extremely selfish. I'd suggest voting for such movies on another channel where the reactor would actually enjoy them.

Phil Stubblefield

Look like Bad Santa and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang are running away with it.

Clay F

Never mind. Just read Cassie's note at the top in it's entirety

Shawn Kildal

I would have gone with the Santa clause from 1994 way better than Santa clause the movie it's ok but Tim Allen's the Santa clause from 1994 miles better hence why the Santa clause from 1985 is not getting very many votes Kiss kiss bang isn't great either. So I voted miracle on 34th street.

Brian Cowgill

I agree that George C.Scott is better, but Stewart has the Trekkie connection

Darren Harrison

Outside of Patrick Stewart's A Christmas Carol, I wonder if there are any other holiday movies that are practically a lock on Cassie's December schedule.

Shawn Kildal

It wasn't confirmed it was just being considered (as I said) as Cassie and Carly would have figure out the logistics even if they wanted to do it. If it is not confirmed there isn't really a reason them to mention it.

Mojo One Thousand

The Ref is so, so good. It'll never win a poll, but so good. One of my favorite BD Wong performances in the opening.

SpiffMan

That’s my favorite Christmas movie, but from what I gather from the live chat Cassie has already seen it (though Carly has not)

Darren Harrison

Agreed!

Phil Stubblefield

I'll be the dissenting voice here. After having watched Sleepless in Seattle (1993), I was excited to see the film that inspired it... only to be left very disappointed! To avoid spoilers, I'll just say that one of the characters makes certain choices that strike me as extremely selfish and lamentable, not heroic and noble as I suspect was intended. 😟 I'm sure I'm in the minority, but I've never had the least desire to watch the film again.

Phil Stubblefield

I have to be honest, I haven't seen Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Is this really a Christmas movie or a movie where the events just happen to take place around Christmas time?

Shawn Kildal

Yes, and to those of us who love the original, the 1994 version is a wonderful "TV movie" in comparison. Love the cast and Richard Attenborough is good, but he is NOT Edmund Gwenn who IS Santa Claus. For real. I believe.

Timothy Williams

The Ref is a great alternative Christmas movie and has more heart than you would expect. The Long Kiss Goodnight is a really fantastic action movie, but I wouldn't call it a Christmas movie. Those are my two favorite films on this list.

Robert Baldino

Witchfinder. True, but I would hope the majority of her subscribers would take Cassie’s tastes into consideration. Of all the movies in this poll, Bad Santa is the one she’s going to like the least.

Luke Godfrey

I love Violent Night and Krampus so, so much! It would be fun if she did a poll on “alt” Xmas movies, like The Ref, Bad Santa, Bad Moms Christmas, Krampus, Violent Night, etc. You know, the salty ones. 😏

Marja

In the modern period, Christmas Vacation..... none better. Every player was on point for this movie. Even the cat, dog and squirrel.

edgecenter

Totally agree about MMISL. Exceptional film.

Phil Sexton

It is a family movie at heart.

Ricardo Rodriguez

I’m comforted by this thought.. 80 years from now, the 1940s Christmas classics will still have a place in cinephiles’ greatest movies of all time lists. And not a single one of these modern movies will be remembered by anyone whatsoever.

Patreot

Yep. Don't care, weird and gross.

Clay Douglass Major

Ernest Saves Christmas 1988. A Christmas Carol 1984 with George C Scott or Scrooge 1951 with Alistair Sims.

Brian Wood

Ricardo. With the exception of the Scream franchise, I usually vote for movies I know Cassie would like. The reaction is more enjoyable that way.

Luke Godfrey

Cassie could do a few on this list. Maybe some Oldies and some newbies.

Ricardo Rodriguez

Cassie i want u to watch Daddy's home 2 so badly. You don't need to see the first to see this one and u would love it. I saw it 6 times when i got it. So i beg of u.... please watch it.

Beth Brown

You talking bout “The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s in His Kiss)” cover that Cher did for Mermaids (1990)? https://youtu.be/ZM5qIJdBtX0?si=F3vvTGjJn-ixpAig

Larry Darrell

Yeah, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is great and Cassie will love it.

Johnny

Went with Kiss Kiss Bang Bang but would not be mad at Long Kiss. Both Shane Black on the script so...DO BOTH!

Ricardo Rodriguez

c'mon dont watch "kiss kiss Bang Bang" I know it's Robert Downey Jr. come back but it's just not that good. is 1999's a Christmas Carol the one with Patrick Stewart ? if it is , it stinks. ! watch George C Scott's

(Nolo)finwe

Yeah I really don't see her enjoying it too much

Gray

The shock and reaction is my guess. I've been reminded myself, it is a reaction channel. However, I'm pulling for Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. It's Merry and super fun, and would have great sections from Cassie. AND she'll like it.

Ricardo Rodriguez

I hope Kiss Kiss Bang Bang wins. It's such a great movie! It was directed by Shane Black, who also directed The Nice Guys, and is another must watch for Cassie (and Carly).

Johnny

I can’t imagine there is a world where Carly has not watched Love, Actually. Fortunately she hasn’t seen Christmas Vacation though, so hopefully if we are good….

Cole Jennett

Timothy, I hope you’re being sarcastic?

Luke Godfrey

If people are paying they can vote for the movie they enjoy

Witchfinder General

It is MEET ME IN ST LOUIS and THE BISHOP'S WIFE for me. Of course neither of these classic era movies will win this poll, but that is OK, I watched Cassie's reaction to MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET just today. There are a number of old Christmas classic movies Cassie has gifted us, and they do me just fine! So I will welcome whatever this poll gives us.

Mike LL

March of the Wooden Soldiers every day and twice on Sunday

Bill Maurer

People don't consider what Cassie would like. That is very unfortunate.

Timothy Williams

Or at the very least, have a poll dedicated for just Classics.

Larry Darrell

It was a remake of The Bishops Wife that’s in this poll

Ace Degenerate

Yes, on top of that I'm sure she's going to watch several traditional Christmas movies. Bad Santa is a nice changeup that I think she'll actually enjoy more than people think. You guys had her watching Saw....

Andrew Ramos

Arthur Christmas is to me one of the films that best represents what the season is about. I usually watch it several times a year. But KKBB is an amazing must watch for the season. And Cassie, you would adore the Bishop’s Wife.

China Andronicus

Agree 100%! For Christmas movies they should do rewatches each year like we do. It shouldn't need to be a first time watching.

Timothy Williams

A small group of us do too.

Larry Darrell

There are some real Christmas classics on this poll, however the 94 Miracle On 34th Street is a Christmas favorite for me. Miracle On 34th Street & The Santa Clause both came out in 1994 when my little sister was born (December 21st) it was the defining Christmas of my childhood and these movies stick out to me in a great way. Plus they are both very good even without the nostalgia glasses on.

Katie Jackson

Christmas Shoes

DarWeezy

If we don’t get “Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang” this time, I fear we never will, and that would be a shame. Such a great movie. I also voted for “The Bishop’s Wife”, another superb film, but am rooting for “Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang” for the above stated reason. I’d really like to get both - they both lend themselves well to a sisters reaction.

Just Plain Bob

It would've been appreciated if she had mentioned her plan to watch "Christmas Vacation" (1989) in the poll, like she did for "The Holdovers". I can't wait to watch her and Carly's reactions. TBH I'm indifferent to all of the movies on this poll. Is "Long Kiss Goodnight" even a Christmas movie? If Cassie is going to watch an action movie for Christmas, I recommend "Violent Night" (2022) or even "Krampus" (2015) rather than any of the movies on this poll.

Rod Reavern

Yeah Se7en was the first thing I saw him in. Also thought he was really good in American Beauty. Didn't see The Usual Suspects until probably 2009? Or so?

Chris Thom

And young George Bailey is a Snowball General ;-)

Larry Darrell

Nope. The 1940s did Christmas like no other decade ever. So, So, So many Greats that I must watch every year.

Larry Darrell

Cassie reacted to the original last year

Katie Jackson

Cassie has already seen it before the channel. Cassie confirmed with Carly that Carly has not seen it during the Extra butter live. I think Cassie is considering it as a rewatch with a first time for Carly... so no need to be on a poll... so I may have spoiled a surprise to calm you down.

Mojo One Thousand

Flashback to how big that Shoop, shoop, shoop...shooby doop song was in the 90's.

Chris Thom

Already has reaction to Miracle on 34th Street (1947).

Larry Darrell

Yeah it’s crazy Cassie doesn’t watch it every year like me, and everyone else I know for that matter. I just know she would love this version way more than she liked the original given the year. Here’s hoping it wins next the Christmas poll.

Luke Godfrey

I like the classics. White Christmas, Holiday Inn, The Bishop's Wife, Christmas in Connecticut, It Happened on 5th Avenue. It's a Wonderful Life.

Randy Schuh

Cassie reacted to the original 1947 Miracle On 34th Street last year, so it's already on the channel. She said she might have seen the 1994 version when she was very little, but if she did she didn't remember anything. Both are great however I was 10 when the 1994 version came out with a little sister on the way, so it holds a special place for me.

Katie Jackson

I was hoping to see "An Affair to Remember" (starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr) on the poll. It is one of the movies I always watch during the Christmas Season. And though it is not a Christmas movie per se, there is an element of Christmas within the movie. Perhaps you can watch it on your own or with your family. I think you would really enjoy it!

James

I love The Ref it's a great double feature with Two by Sea

Chris Retzlaff

You know he was found not guilty on all counts by multiple courts, right?

Mike Lemon

Ditto. 👆

Larry Darrell

Santa Clause The Movie....thats Lebowski as Santa...John Lithgow...Dudley Moore. My favorite since that's the last time I saw my parents together. 😂😂

Chris Retzlaff

I realized something and double-checked to be certain: HOW has Cassie not watched NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION (1989) on the channel? AND WHY isn't it on this Christmas Season poll!?!? Cassie watched the original National Lampoon's Vacation two years ago, but she hasn't watched Christmas Vacation (or European Vacation). Christmas Vacation is one of my favourite Christmas movies of all time, and is considered a Christmas classic. She definitely needs to watch it this year -- preferably with Carly because I'm certain she'd enjoy it too! EDIT: After another search, I did find a 2021 poll wherein Cassie mentioned she has watched Christmas Vacation before. Okayyyyy, but how long ago? Probably long enough that it would still make for an entertaining reaction video -- all the more if Carly hasn't seen it and she joins you. PLEASE!

Rod Reavern

“MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS” is so special and deserving of your time and attention. It’s the classic movie that true classic movie fans often love the most. Watching “Meet Me In St. Louis” and “The Bishop’s Wife” have been established Christmas traditions for many decades before any of these modern frontrunners even existed. I feel like that alone should justify reserving a place on your seasonal schedule for them. Otherwise, they’ll never make it and you’ll have missed out on these immortal classics. And for what…so you can see Bad freaking Santa??

Patreot

I have not seen KISS KISS BANG BANG (2005) but voted for it because my guess is I will like it. I also guess that Cassie would like it. Just guesses. Gets good reviews. I think Cassie likes Michelle Monaghan who is a good actor and beautiful. Robert Downey Jr is good. I voted BAD SANTA (2003) even though I like it less in my old age and also think likely would not be a Cassie favorite -- but I am not good at predicting. I voted THE LONG KISS GOODNIGHT (1996) because I remember liking the movie. Also, like the two leads. I voted THE REF (1994) because I remember liking the movie, and I like Denis Leary. Too bad Kevin Spacey (who I've always liked as an actor) is in the movie -- just cringe when I see him in a movie now -- hard to shake. I didn't vote for any of the three CLASSICS because while I have been watching pre-1950 movies recently, I am in the mood for modern.

Clay F

Anything but Bad Santa please.

Alex Gorell

I hope you Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, when you watch this little Christmas gem, possibly with your family. It’ll be sometime before Cassie joins you though.

Larry Darrell

I love The Preacher's Wife and recently recommended it to Cassie. Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston are both amazing in it

Katie Jackson

Well, she said she might have seen it when she was really little but if she did, she didn't remember it

Katie Jackson

Cassie isn’t going to enjoy Bad Santa. Not sure why it’s winning.

Luke Godfrey

Yeah I know. She doesn’t remember watching it. Of all the movies on this poll, it’s the one Cassie would enjoy the most in my opinion. Shame it doesn’t look it’s going to win.

Luke Godfrey

Sorry. I voted for it so it must not win, that's the rule.

Mike Lemon

Spacey wasn't really famous yet when The Ref came out, it was mainly a Dennis Leary vehicle. Spacey was in a bunch of movies as like a character actor for years, but really became a star in 1995 with the double releases of Se7en and The Usual Suspects, which he won his first Oscar for.

Stranger2Reality

We need a Christmas Miracle!

Todzilla

Incidentally, Zuzu(without petals) is the Bishop s daughter, lol.

John

OMG Bad Santa? That would make for an interesting watch along

Brian McGovern

This is the remake.Cassie has viewrd

Keith Brown

I'm a long time Cassie supporter and when I think I first found her back in the day, I would have agreed she wouldn't ready for this movie (like she wasn't ready for Naked Gun). Cassie can now easily handle this films AND (because I can't mention spoilers) I think she will actually have some "heartwarming" in this film.

Todzilla

Oh come on! Does no one like the classic Christmas movies!?

Timothy Williams

I would've bet the mortgage, the life insurance policy and the Precious on this 😁

Above Average Dave

Classics mixed with Modern… That’s a Bummer. Go The Long Kiss Goodnight. Woo Hoo.

Larry Darrell

I hope you get to eventually watch The Ref. It has Glynis Johns, who also played the grandma in While You Were Sleeping.

Liz Painter

Has Carly seen it? If not, how about a re-watch for the channel?

Dan M

Wasn't it the old one? The newer one is on the list here (1994)?

Maria Soberanis

Oh my, thank you. I have been waiting for 2 years to get “The Ref” (Denis Leary, Kevin Spacey) on a poll.

Ike

The Bishop s Wife is wonderful. If you watch it you ll see they made the right choice, when they started filming it, Cary Grant was the Bishop. They decided it wasn't working, so he and David Niven switched, making him the Bishop.

John

Preacher's Wife was a remake?

Chris Thom

Yeah, I see a couple disparaging comments here about Bad Santa, but I gotta come to its defense. Yes, it's totally raunchy, but that movie is hilarious. It's the juxtaposition of a Christmas movie against such despicable characters that makes that movie such a fun watch. And it still has a good heart at its center. It's just a bunch of swearing mainly, I think Cassie will have no problem watching it, and probably will be laughing a lot during it (if it wins).

Stranger2Reality

Never really had a desire to see that one.

Chris Thom

Gotta go with one of my all time faves since I was a kid…March of the Wooden Soldiers. I watch it every year without fail, and it always puts a smile on my face. But it doesn’t look like it’s got a chance at all of winning this poll.

Dan M

Hahaha

Rosario

Oh yay I got that right. Had no clue Kevin Spacey was in it though. Also think I've mixed it up with that Jodi Foster directed one with RDJ in the past.

Chris Thom

Oh, and another good one is The Long Kiss Goodnight, I saw this in theaters when it was first released in 96'. Many fans of Samuel L. Jackson say this one of their top 5 favorite movies of his. 😊

jerome kent

The Bishop's Wife and...

Above Average Dave

I can’t believe Miracle on 34th Street isn’t winning by a landslide. Cassie would absolutely adore that movie. Insane! 🤯

Luke Godfrey

W like to see Cassie’s reaction to The Preachers Wife (1996) with Denzel and Whitney Houston instead of The Bishops Wife. (Or at least appear on the poll) But that’s just me and I’m definitely going to be in the minority on this one.

Ace Degenerate

Why did you steal my name you honky?

Rosario Cicero

Oh no she's already seen the older Miracle I'm voting Holiday Inn!

Maria Soberanis

Both of my favorites are on the list, The Bishop’s Wife and The Long kiss Goodnight. It doesn’t look like The Bishop’s Wife has a snowball chance in heck to making the top 5

Anjolie Lanel

Give Santa Claus the Movie a try. I saw this when I was a kid and I think it was originally a television movie. It is VERY underrated and little known but I still love it and make a point to watch it every Christmas.

jerome kent

The Ref is by far one of, IF NOT, the most SUPERIOR Christmas films ever made. Bad Santa is mid at best. Holiday Inn is a classic. Bishops Wife is a MUST!

Jerrod Acree

I remeber liking The Ref. But now have a hard time watching movies with Kevin Spacey.

Clay F

Awesome

Clay F

Good film, I have a feeling it could be on another poll with Violent Night

Dean Holt

O.M.G! (said in a Cassie voice) Is this ole timey Cassie fan getting Bad Santa for Christmas? 😍😍😍😍

Todzilla

I wish someone would request it as a Pick of the Month or something because I keep seeing it on polls and I always vote for it but it always loses!

Jacob Colson

The Ref needs more love, talk about a Christmas redemption movie!

Allen W. McDonnell

I like The Ref. Don't remember a lot of details but remember being pleasantly surprised.

Clay F

Oh yay. Super charming movie. 5 Oscar nominations and one win last year. Alexander Payne directed movies really grow on you.

Chris Thom

That is this one. The Ref is pretty great, despite the Kevin Spacey of it all.

Stranger2Reality

Bad Santa is wall-to-wall raunch and everybody in it is so unlikable. It’s a skip for me should it win, but I hope everyone else has a good time with it!

George Amberson

Id honestly be happy with a few of these winning, And I know you’ve put it on a poll which I don’t think it’s going to win tbh. But you really need to watch Miracle on 34th Street. Maybe cheat a little and have it for your pick of the month lol.

Dean Holt

The White Christmas in Holiday Inn is much more romantic than your previous film, Cassie.The Ref is an underrated comedy with Denis Leary.

John

yes every year!!

Cassie

Have you seen Love, Actually?

Jeffrey Joll

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is one of those sleepers that is soo good.. great cast, and written and directed by Shane Black.. (Lethal Weapon, The Last Boy Scout, aand so many other films) He has 2 favorite tropes.. buddy films and Christmas. I hope this makes the cut.

Michael Enos

Kiss kiss Bang Bang would be such a gooood popcorn in bed. Plus!! It's the movie that got Robert Downey Jr. The job as Iron Man:)

Rosario

You have to watch The Ref. Not many people appreciate it. It is the best movie on this list.

David Kent

Always wanted to see The Ref. Considering it was on cable constantly back in the day. But I never sat down and committed to it. Vague memories of Dennis Leary. But that might not be this one.

Chris Thom

Watching the long kiss good night and kiss kiss bang bang might make for a nice pairing I'm pretty sure they're the same a script writer.. Shane Black, he directed Iron Man 3-- He's also the glasses wearing merc that makes jokes in Predator, he wrote The Monster squad and last action hero, What a guy Shane Black

Loki Incredible

The Bishop's Wife stars Cary Grant and I think you would love it. Meet me in St. Louis stars Judy Garland and has several Classic songs. I watch both every year. Holiday Inn Stars Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire , but does have a scene that hasn't aged well. But if you get past that it is the movie that introduced White Cristmas, the song. If I could only pick one it would be A Bishop's Wife.

William Brownlee

That's awesome! I'm so excited, you're going to love it ☺️

Stranger2Reality

because im already watching it as my popcorn pick of the month!!

Cassie

Not a fan of the 1994 Miracle on 34th Street. The only version that I would recommend is the original with Edmund Gwynn. When I think of Santa and see him playing the role, I believe too!

Starpartyguy

Bad Santa is a little too raunchy ...34th has my vote

Philip G.

I won't lie Geena Davis is sexy as effing hell in The Long Kiss Goodnight

William Bryan

I'm bummed to see The Holdovers didn't make this poll 😕 Edit: Nevermind 😁

Stranger2Reality

Definitely a movie I like to watch every year.

Uncle Phoenix

Yes, The Ref is sadly diminished by Kevin Spacey's presence (he's weird and gross and canceled, yuck, Kevin Spacey, YUCK!), but MAN is The Ref a GREAT movie. One of Denis Leary's best, a must-see!

Clay Douglass Major

Long kiss goodnightttt

Dirk Diggler

Loving the Kiss Kiss Bang Bang love, but i got to go with one of my favs, in Meet Me in St.Louis

Michael G

I don't think The Ref will get the votes, but it's a great movie

Michael Rios

Damn it Bad Santa has to win this.

William Bryan

Kiss Kiss Band Bang please! RDJ and Kimer are gold in this 🙌

Wes

Miracle on 34th Street absolutely must win. I can’t stress this enough people.

Luke Godfrey

Fatman with Mel Gibson

JD

Come on Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. She would absolutely love the cast.

aarswft

Long Kiss Goodnight is the perfect Christmas movie.

Desmond King Descepticon