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Film at 11 Podcast: Episode 43 | National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
For this last Film at 11 podcast episode of 2025, I have once again made the ill-advised mistake of inviting both my sons to watch a movie with me, together, at the same time. That never works out well, and certainly didn’t here. Somehow, all the squabbling and fighting that ensued (mostly, but not entirely…
First Impressions of a Second 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Player
Clinging to physical media for movie collecting has become an increasingly difficult prospect in this age of plentiful and convenient video streaming. First and foremost, the very idea of collecting movies for permanent ownership has fallen out of favor with the general public. Even for those of us hardliners who refuse to give up our…
Film at 11 Podcast: Episode 42 | Uncle Buck (1989)
In this week’s Film at 11 podcast, my son Joseph and I get paid a visit from Uncle Buck. Strictly speaking, the 1989 John Hughes comedy isn’t a holiday movie, but its themes of family reconciliation nonetheless resonate around this time of year. I think it makes a fine viewing in the run-up to Christmas.…
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