046 The Guardians of the Galaxy 2022 Holiday Special Review

047 A Maple Valley Christmas TV Movie 2022 Review

Folks, it's that time of year again when the Hallmark movie channel really shines. The rest of the year they try to bring it with other seasonal-themed, predictable plot-lined love stories, but many of us just scroll on by as we flip around for something else to watch. But it takes a real Scrooge to resist the power of a Christmas-themed Hallmark romance. Other stations try to compete and some of them do a fine job, even stealing away headlining actors from the Hallmark channel (I'm looking at you Great American Family Channel), causing quite a stir. Streaming networks and Primetime TV have even come to play, bring some A-list (okay, B-list) names to the game -- but don't fall into this trap -- more choices doesn't mean better choices. So in picking a holiday romance to recap/review, Gretchen and Dennis decided to stick with a Hallmark origianl, "A Maple Valley Christmas". It's got all of the required elements - a couple of singles, a small town, a Christmas celebration and lots and lots of snow! And, of course, mistletoe!!

046 The Guardians of the Galaxy 2022 Holiday Special Review

If you're one of those people currently hating on James Gunn over some of the puzzling moves he's making at Warner Brothers (specifically that big one regarding Henry Cavill) set aside your feelings for a moment and let your holiday spirit shine. Join Gretchen and Dennis as they break down "The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special" now streaming on Disney+. Do it for Earth's mightiest hero, Kevin Bacon.

045 A Christmas Story Christmas 2022 Movie Review

Just as Gretchen and Dennis have given up hope on "A Christmas Story" sequels, they finally get to the one that inspired them to embark on this deep dive -- "A Christmas Story Christmas", starring Peter Billingsley as Ralphie, now available to stream on HBOMax. And wonder of all wonders, you won't want to shoot your eye out after watching it!!!

044 A Christmas Story 2 2012 Movie Review

HBOMax has recently released a sequel to "A Christmas Story", called "A Christmas Story Christmas." Did you know that there was already a sequel to "A Christmas Story"? Well, if you've been listening to MurdurDurdur Pod, you know that there have actually been a few. But there was legitimately a straight up Christmas themed sequel released in 2012, entitled "A Christmas Story 2" and Gretchen and Dennis watched and reviewed it right here for you!

043 Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss 1988 Movie Review

Ralphie Parker is back in a second sequel to "A Christmas Story" - "Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss." If you've never heard of this little gem, you are not alone! Some time has passed and Ralphie has grown into a teenager and is no longer played by Peter Billingsley (or Kieran Culkin-- he's played by Jerry O'Connell! Join Dennis and Gretchen as they recap Ralphie's/Ralph's trials and tribulations during the summer he turned 14, when his family's annual vacation to Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss almost didn't happen.