Category Archives: Holiday

Help Child’s Play Save a Child’s Christmas

Posted on December 12, 2012 by John Carle

During the first year of The Flickcast, we urged our readers to head to Child’s Play to help make the holidays brighter for kids who were stuck in the hospital over the holidays. Back in 2009, the guys at Penny … Continue reading →

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Christmas Picks: ‘Lethal Weapon’

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s Christmas pick is the 1987 buddy cop classic Lethal Weapon. The film stars Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, and Gary Busey. Being the first film in the successful movie franchise, Lethal Weapon is not just a classic action film, … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 21, 2012 by The Flickcast

The crew are taking a much needed break over the Thanksgiving holiday. We’ll be back next week with our regularly scheduled programming. Of course, if something big breaks, we’ll bring it to you. Otherwise, if you’re in the US of … Continue reading →

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A Pixar Film Set Around Dia de los Muertos, Yes Please

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Jonathan Weilbaecher

Pixar has set into a pretty stead pattern of releasing one film a year. This summer we have Brave to look forward too, and next year brings us Monsters University. But what about 2014 and beyond? Worry not, Pixar is not letting … Continue reading →

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Monday Picks: ‘Scrooged’

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Douglas Barnett

Merry Christmas to all the fans of Monday Picks. This week’s pick in celebration of the holiday season is Scrooged. Richard Donner (The Omen, Superman I & II, Lethal Weapon series) directs this modern comedy version of Charles Dickens’ A … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide For the Geeky Girl & Guy in Your Life

Posted on December 22, 2011 by The Flickcast

Here we are, less than a week away from Christmas, and you’re without a clue for those last two folks you have yet to buy presents for. What’s a loving friend to do? That’s where we are here to help, … Continue reading →

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Check Out the Cool Synopsis & Poster for Dreamworks’ ‘Rise of the Guardians’

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Matt Raub

It’s rare that a truly original film comes through the system and actually make us take note. The upcoming animated film from Dreamworks, Rise of the Guardians (formerly Guardians of Childhood) is just that. With an all-star cast an a … Continue reading →

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Monday Picks: ‘Die Hard’

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s Monday Pick is the John McTiernan holiday action classic Die Hard. It stars Bruce Willis as tough New York cop John McClane who arrives in Los Angeles during the Christmas holidays to reconcile with his estranged wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia) who … Continue reading →

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