Elf (Christmas Classics Look Back)

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (Christmas Classics Look Back)

(Recorded in 2021) You can mess with a lot of things, dear listener, but you cannot mess with kids on Christmas — especially ones who know how to throw a brick at your face. Today we’re diving into the holiday sequel Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, and Daniel Stern. Whether he remembers filming it or not, Piers Morgan makes a cameo, and your favourite turtle doves (Emily + Barney) have absolutely no respect for Kate McCallister, who forgot her kid… again. Join us as we break down Kevin’s New York adventures, hotel shenanigans, and why this Home Alone 2 movie review is the perfect way to close out 2021. Grab yourself three scoops of ice cream, have your underpants pressed, and tune in for our final 2021 podcast episode. Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals! And a Happy New Year! 🎄 Pro Tip: Best listened to in a limousine with a cheese pizza. 🍕 Find us on Instagram: @heynowheynow [https://open.acast.com/networks/60076383795a1c638da168ff/shows/5f133a20db6d9a694822832c/episodes/instagram.com/heynowheynow], @sandfordemily [https://open.acast.com/networks/60076383795a1c638da168ff/shows/5f133a20db6d9a694822832c/episodes/instagram.com/sandfordemily], @barneyleigh [https://open.acast.com/networks/60076383795a1c638da168ff/shows/5f133a20db6d9a694822832c/episodes/instagram.com/barneyleigh] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Elf (Christmas Classics Look Back)

(Recorded in 2020) After you’ve made snow angels for two hours, gone ice-skating, and eaten a whole roll of cookie dough as fast as you can, why not finish by snuggling up with Hey Now! Hey Now! Christmas Classics: Elf (2003)? In this festive Christmas movie review podcast episode, we dive into Buddy the Elf’s adventures, holiday chaos, narwhals, arctic puffins, and — of course — SANTAAAAAAA! If you don’t love this film, you’re sitting on a throne of lies. The best season of all is here, and your favourite British Buddies are ready to vouch. Pro Tip: Best listened to with a bowl of spaghetti, syrup, and M&Ms (if you like sugar, huh?). 🍝🎄 Find us on Instagram: @heynowheynow [https://open.acast.com/networks/60076383795a1c638da168ff/shows/5f133a20db6d9a694822832c/episodes/instagram.com/heynowheynow], @sandfordemily [https://open.acast.com/networks/60076383795a1c638da168ff/shows/5f133a20db6d9a694822832c/episodes/instagram.com/sandfordemily], @barneyleigh [https://open.acast.com/networks/60076383795a1c638da168ff/shows/5f133a20db6d9a694822832c/episodes/instagram.com/barneyleigh] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Home Alone (Christmas Classics Look Back)

(Recorded in 2020) Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals! 🎄 We had to say that, didn’t we? In this week’s yuletide movie review podcast episode, we dive into the ultimate holiday classic Home Alone (1990). This film is more GOLD than Harry’s tooth and teaches essential life skills — like fending off burglars with household items and surviving annoying siblings. Whether you’re revisiting Kevin McCallister’s clever traps or laughing at his ultra-rich family chaos, this Home Alone movie review is packed with festive fun, nostalgia, and plenty of holiday chaos. P.S. If Kevin McCallister’s RICH dad is reading this: we would love you to sponsor the podcast. Pro Tip: Best listened to with takeaway pizza and a highly nutritional microwavable macaroni and cheese dinner (go easy on the Pepsi). Find us on Instagram: @heynowheynow [https://open.acast.com/networks/60076383795a1c638da168ff/shows/5f133a20db6d9a694822832c/episodes/instagram.com/heynowheynow], @sandfordemily [https://open.acast.com/networks/60076383795a1c638da168ff/shows/5f133a20db6d9a694822832c/episodes/instagram.com/sandfordemily], @barneyleigh [https://open.acast.com/networks/60076383795a1c638da168ff/shows/5f133a20db6d9a694822832c/episodes/instagram.com/barneyleigh] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Muppet Christmas Carol (Christmas Classics Look Back)

(Recorded in 2021) [ghostly wailing] oO0ooOooooahhh!!!!! Today we’re discussing the Christmas classic The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992), starring Michael Caine and Kermit the Frog — yes, that flawless adaptation of Charles Dickens. 🎄 In this festive Christmas movie review podcast episode, we celebrate meaningful messages, emotional ghost visits, and the bold choice to have the story narrated by a blue furry Charles Dickens who hangs out with a rat. Jelly Bean, anyone? From Jim Henson magic to Muppet musical greatness, this Muppet Christmas Carol review covers why it remains one of the best holiday movies of all time. So get into your comfiest dressing gown, put some coal on the fire, and start listening — it’s what Jim Henson would want. Pro Tip: Best listened to with some Lipton tea (although, that’s none of our business)… ☕ Find us on Instagram: @heynowheynow [https://open.acast.com/networks/60076383795a1c638da168ff/shows/5f133a20db6d9a694822832c/episodes/instagram.com/heynowheynow], @sandfordemily [https://open.acast.com/networks/60076383795a1c638da168ff/shows/5f133a20db6d9a694822832c/episodes/instagram.com/sandfordemily], @barneyleigh [https://open.acast.com/networks/60076383795a1c638da168ff/shows/5f133a20db6d9a694822832c/episodes/instagram.com/barneyleigh] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Polar Express (Christmas Classics Look Back)

(Recorded in 2022) Today we’re discussing the Tom Hanks Christmas animation The Polar Express (2004) — The Awful Express!!!!! …sorry… THE POLAR EXPRESS!!!!! 🚂🎄 In this festive Christmas movie review podcast episode, Barney’s dreams finally come true while Emily’s back hurts just looking at all the aggressively bad posture this movie has to offer. We break down uncanny animation, motion-capture madness, holiday magic, and why The Polar Express remains one of the most talked-about animated Christmas movies of all time. So grab your ticket, pop us in your AirPods, and ALL ABOARD for a full Polar Express movie review that’s equal parts cosy and cursed. Pro Tip: Best listened to with some HOT! HOT! HOT! HOT CHOCOLATE! ☕ Find us on Instagram: @heynowheynow [https://open.acast.com/networks/60076383795a1c638da168ff/shows/5f133a20db6d9a694822832c/episodes/instagram.com/heynowheynow], @sandfordemily [https://open.acast.com/networks/60076383795a1c638da168ff/shows/5f133a20db6d9a694822832c/episodes/instagram.com/sandfordemily], @barneyleigh [https://open.acast.com/networks/60076383795a1c638da168ff/shows/5f133a20db6d9a694822832c/episodes/instagram.com/barneyleigh] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.