{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/621c23b8509b320013d3cb04/676aea752931d588186ce7b7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#168 - Hot Frosty - Christmas Cheer, Holiday Magic, and Muscular Snowmen","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/621c23b8509b320013d3cb04/1735059427216-223139df-db5c-470b-9594-27e44a1ad760.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Merry Christmas from The Cinedicate! Join us as we unwrap \"Hot Frosty,\" a modern, muscular twist on Frosty the Snowman that unexpectedly warms hearts. From the stellar performances of Craig Robinson and Joe Lo Truglio to the comedic absurdity of a snowman with abs, our passionate cinephiles dissect the film's holiday magic, witty writing, and delightful charm. Plus, enjoy lighthearted speculation on what-if scenarios involving \"hot\" holiday characters. Get ready to laugh, question the norm, and add a spicy new title to your Christmas movie lineup!</p><p><br></p><p>What to expect from the episode:</p><ul><li>A humorous exploration of the movie \"Hot Frosty,\" a modern retelling of Frosty the Snowman featuring a muscular snowman character.</li><li>Light-hearted discussions on the performances of Craig Robinson and Joe Lo Truglio, and playful ideas about “hot” holiday characters.</li><li>Insightful yet comedic commentary on Christmas movie tropes, holiday nostalgia, and whimsical Netflix film concepts.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Episode chapters:</p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:39 Hot Frosty first impressions.</p><p>08:41 She stayed loyal, avoiding snitching consequences.</p><p>13:44 Surprise cameos and Mean Girls.</p><p>16:19 Movie captures the true Christmas spirit enthusiastically.</p><p>29:47 Why even take down holiday decor?</p><p>33:51 Other \"Hot\" holiday characters.</p><p>51:37 Joker 2 tangent.</p><p>57:17 Hot Frosty is surprisingly earnest.</p><p>01:00:59 Outro.</p><p><br></p><p>----------</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to Hector on his podcast, <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/7j5f7ov3csHUiqTFXyhNZ2?si=7253e1b7a68045a1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ReShoot: An Amateur's Guide to Gooder Film</a></p><p>Order Ali's novel, <a href=\"https://www.lulu.com/shop/ali-mesenbrink/trials-of-storms/paperback/product-jeew6e9.html?q=trials+of+storms&amp;page=1&amp;pageSize=4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Trials of Storms</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>----------</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/cinedicate/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Cinedicate on Instagram</a></p><p><a href=\"https://discord.com/invite/ApxkXxGc7Y/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Cinedicate's Discord Community</a></p>","author_name":"Armand Haddad"}