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Ho-ho-hold on to your sugarplums, my festive friends! The Rotten Horror Picture Show has unwrapped a brand-new episode, their final regular episode of the year, and it’s as merry and mischievous as a bunch of Gremlins wreaking havoc in Santa’s workshop. Now, before we jingle all the way into the chaotic world of Joe Dante’s Christmas horror gem, Gremlins, let me share a little yuletide tale from the heart (or rather, the chimney).
So there I am, Santa Claus, wedged in a chimney like a candy cane in a stocking, and not because I’ve had too many cookies, mind you. No, it turns out I’ve left the keys to my magical sleigh at the local Chipotle. Yes, Chipotle – where even Santa can’t resist the guac.
Now, as Clay and Amanda chat about Gremlins, exploring the dark and comedic corners of Dante’s holiday masterpiece, I’m stuck here, red-faced and embarrassed, not because of the chimney mishap, but because I’ve managed to misplace the keys to Christmas magic at a burrito joint.
Gremlins is a fantastical blend of holiday cheer and mischievous mayhem, and I’m left here in my rosy-cheeked embarrassment, hoping the elves won’t find out about my little predicament. As Clay and Amanda delve into the film’s quirky charm and dark humor, I’m silently wishing for an extra dash of Christmas magic to extricate myself from this chimney conundrum.
So, dear listeners, as you enjoy The Rotten Horror Picture Show’s coverage of Gremlins, spare a thought for your stuck-in-the-chimney Santa, who might need a little extra Christmas miracle this year. Here’s to laughter, frights, and finding my way back to the sleigh keys – hopefully before Rudolph orders another round of burritos! Ho-ho-hope you enjoy the episode!
And make sure to check out all of the maestro Nick Lutsko’s Gremlin-related music on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=nick+lutsko+gremlins+
And Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/3GQEX55RfjR9MydqaAflHH?si=fYunLfZoR_-3VISVdz1zzg