A Very Nutty Christmas (2018)

About this episode

The episode discusses a Nutcracker adaptation with a Hallmark twist, exploring various thematic elements and storytelling choices.

It's the most wonderful time of the year... time for Nutcracker November! Our yearly look at yet another adaptation of the Nutcracker story. This years adaptation is extra fun because on top of the usual Nutcracker ingredients, we're also adding a hefty splash of the Hallmark/Lifetime Christmas movie flavouring. Join us as we discuss (among other things) the worst way you could end a Nutcracker story, who should play Sage Rauru in a live action Ocarina of Time adaptation, why you don't gift your children collectibles for Christmas.

Topics covered

• Nutcracker adaptations
• Hallmark Christmas movies
• film analysis
• holiday themes
• story endings

Keywords

• Nutcracker
• Christmas movies
• Hallmark
• film adaptation
• storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: A Very Nutty Christmas, Nutcracker, Ocarina of Time

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