Podcast in a Pear Tree: Christmas Movie Reviews

A film about six friends reuniting for a Christmas treasure hunt? We really wanted to like it, but we got lost in... everything.

Our hearts were warmed in this "You've Got Mail" style take on a matchmaking story during Hanukkah in New York City. While we wish Lisa Loeb was more than a cameo, the multi-generational interactions will keep you laughing.

Hilarious chaos abounds in this home for Christmas switch in the UK which we found heartwarming and cute. We talk gilets, fit Steve and doggie antics.

The title and premise are promising until you watch and realize its going in a direction that includes borderline stalking and possible HIPAA violations (not an exaggeration).

A refreshing storyline in a new locale? Count us in. Believability, family and strong women grounded this film in warm Christmas spirit, and we didn't need to have snow! PS: Find out about Samantha's hidden talent and our thoughts on the Austin (Texas) airport.

We dutifully support Full House alum Andrea Barber in her Christmas film debut by doing our best to make something of this movie, except we're not quite sure what that was supposed to be.

Only someone like Kelsey Grammar can pull off "A Christmas Carol" meets "Groundhog Day" holiday film. But Santa is not who you're used to seeing in this one.

Join us for a double header of the "Queens of Christmas" as we discuss Lacey Chabert's latest Hallmark film and Candace Cameron Bure's first appearance on Great American Family (for Great American Christmas, or GAC as we call it).

From the cutting room floor: Before recording the last two episodes, a random list on IMDb led to us reminiscing on past movies including A Christmas Movie Christmas, Christmas Perfection, Holiday in Handcuffs, A Very Nutty Christmas, and Feliz NaviDAD.

We are honored by the presence of Rita Moreno, who at even 90 sparkles the film channeling Santa spirit at every turn. We watch for her and impressive ASL inclusion.

Because the writers were looking for a way to work with a baby, we get a film itching for some 80s nostalgia. Plus some sugar plum fairy dancing and intense house decorating.

The most action packed Hallmark Christmas movie we've seen yet. Secret agents and weaponized umbrellas? We are totally here for it!

The highly anticipated return of Lindsay Lohan to film comes to us in Christmas movie glory. Come with your nostalgia and tropes—you’ll need it for this one!

Thoughts on the 2022 season line-ups on our favorite holiday movie channels... and the new ones!

Our trio shares their thoughts on national treasure Jennifer Coolidge, the magic of New Hampshire, and Jesus H. Christ in this modern, breath of fresh air holiday romcom by Netflix.

Paying respects to the High School Musical reunion of Corbin Bleu and Monique Coleman, we watched some awesome dance moves, Corbin Bleu's convincing acting, and Instagramable moments in this Lifetime film. But that's pretty much all we noticed.

Enamored by the reunion of Christopher Lloyd and Lea Thompson, our three holiday experts find a lot of parallels between this movie and the much more well known Lloyd/Thompson collaboration, Back to the Future. Along the way they inadvertently plug Balsam Hill, Hallmark Jewelry and another Hallmark film with a scarf, a merry-go-round and a five year wait.