The Holiday Calendar
The Holiday Calendar breaks a number of the tropes of your average Christmas movie. Therefore, The Dark Corner Podcast records a commentary. For instance, it offers a diverse cast. Also, music not in the public domain plays throughout. Additionally, no beloved landmark falls under threat of a big city investor. Moreover, The film suggests no dead parents or spouses. On top of that, not one cookie gets baked. However, they do come from Florida. First, though, Brandi reads a transcript of a bot forced to watch a number of similar Christmas films. However, The Holiday Calendar adheres to a few tropes. For instance, the calendar produces supposed Christmas magic. Moreover, our leading lady gets advice from a wise elder. Also, several instances of slapstick abound. Additionally, we see a Santa Clause, adorable children dance, and the romantic leads have a falling out.
Reaction
Primarily, Brandi enjoys The Holiday Calendar for its cast. Mostly, this has to do with Star Trek Discovery’s Ethan Peck. However, she points out several characters and scenes unnecessary to the story. For instance, she finds the comic relief, Fernando, to act as though in an entirely different movie. Also, she notices how the movie forces any conflict. Meanwhile, Dave sees no spark between the lead actors. Also, the sheer amount of Christmas spirit overwhelms him by about halfway through. For instance, he groans at the sight of a candy cane.
The Dark Track
We play out with a select song. That is, Sam Rosenthal performs The Sky and the Calendar from the album, Tanzmusik. Sam Rosenthal founded the band, Black Tape for a Blue Girl. Also, he owns the Projekt record label. Projekt signs dark cabaret, shoegaze and gothic bands. However, The Sky and the Calendar features the analogue keyboard sound of 1985. You can find Tanzmusik on Bandcamp.
