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The 50 Greatest Animated Films: 10 - 9

July 25, 2025 by Christopher ZF 2 Comments

To honor the rich history of animated feature film making over the years, Joey Armstrong has chosen 50 animated films that have had some of the greatest cultural impact on adults and children alike. Previous entries: 50 – 41 40 – 31 30 – 21 20-11 10. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) When Steve Martino’s recent […]

Filed Under: Featured, Movies Tagged With: Animated Films, Charlie Brown Christmas, Disney, Joey Armstrong, Pixar, Waking Life

Ranking the 8 Dancers in Charlie Brown Christmas Dance Scene

December 12, 2024 by Christopher ZF 1 Comment

the joys of spontaneous childhood dancing, analyzed.

Filed Under: Featured, TV Tagged With: Charles Schultz, Charlie Brown Christmas, Christmas, Dancing, GIFs, Peanuts

The Stake Podcast Episode 14: Christmas Movies

December 3, 2024 by Christopher ZF Leave a Comment

It’s the most wonderful podcast of the year

Filed Under: Stake Podcast Tagged With: A Christmas Story, Charlie Brown Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Movies, Christmas Stories, Christmas Vacation, Elf, Film, Grinch, Holiday, Home Alone, It's a Wonderful Life, Jim Carrey, Jimmy Stewart, Nightmare Before Christmas, Santa Claus, Will Ferrell

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