The Jazz Singer (1980)

Released December 19th in the US.

Filmed in New York and California.

Based on truths.

The story: Yussel Rabinovitch is a young Jewish cantor, also the son of a cantor.

But he has a knack for writing and performing his own music.

By day, he is in the church, along with his father and wife.

At night, he plays gigs with friends at nightclubs.

When his friends get a gig in California and call him, telling him that a famous performer wants him to come out to California and bring his songs, Yussel is stuck.

This means Yussel will have to convince his father to allow him to walk away from the church, which has been his whole life.

But if he does, it could mean a whole other prosperous life for him, possibly even performing the songs that he loves.

Stars Neil Diamond , Laurence Olivier , Walter Janovitz , Catlin Adams , Franklyn Ajaye , Luther Waters , Oren Waters , Rod Gist , John Witherspoon , David Coburn , Judy Gibson , Lucie Arnaz , Paul Nicolas , Sully Boyar , James Booth , Mike Kellin, Dale Robinette 

Directed by Richard Fleischer & Sidney J Furie

Rated PG
DRAMA/MUSIC/HISTORY

Just Go with It (2011)

Released  February 11th in the US.

Filmed in California and Hawaii.

The story: When Danny was young and married, he knew it wasn't meant to.

Since then he learned that he has the magical power of picking up women just by wearing his wedding ring and making up a sob story to back up his "marriage".

Current day.

Danny is a very successful plastic surgeon, still living the single life and loving every minute.

But when he meets a woman with whom he believes he has real things in common, he wants to be honest.

That backfires when she finds out he has a wedding ring, and Danny starts lying again.

Only this time, he goes way above and beyond, bringing people in his life to help back up his lies.

Stars Jackie Sandler , Dana Goodman , Julia Lea Wolov , Colby Kline , Adam Sandler , Minka Kelly , Jennifer Aniston , Rachel Dratch , Brooklyn Decker , Rakefet Abergel , Nick Swardson , Bailee Madison , Griffin Gluck , Kevin Nealon , Allen Covert , Nicole Kidman , Dave Matthews , Dan Patrick 

Directed by Dennis Dugan

Rated PG13

COMEDY/DRAMA

Jerry and Marge Go Large (2022)

Made for Paramount +, streaming June 17th in the US.

Filmed entirely in Georgia.

Based on truths.

The story: Jerry Selbee is a married man with grown children, that has been working at the Kellogg factory all his adult life.

He and his wife Marge are happy with their lives and do not want for anything.

One day, when Jerry arrives at work, he is advised that the company is retiring him.

This is a surprise and not a welcomed one because Jerry really has no idea what he will do with himself now.

After some time with family and trying to think about his future, Jerry gets an idea.

He has begun thinking about the local lottery and how it works.

Jerry, being a great math guy, believes he has found an error in a particular lottery.

He believes if he is correct with his calculations, that if he plays the numbers correctly, he will win a grand payout.

Jerry withdraws cash from his retirement fund,  plays his hand at the game, and ends up winning big.

Unsure of himself, he hides his winnings from his wife until he tries again and wins once more.

After finally explaining to his wife what he has been doing, Jerry learns that she thinks his idea is a brilliant, surefire way to make money and have a lot of fun while doing it.

When they get to the store, they learn that the game Jerry was playing is no longer available to play.

It is now based in Massachusetts.

After talking to their accountant/travel agent and everything seems workable, Jerry and Marge decide to travel to Massachusetts to try their luck at the winning game.

Stars Bryan Cranston, Annette Bening, Subhash Mandal, Larry Wilmore, Michael McKean, Ann Harada, Jake McDorman, Anna Camp, Devyn McDowell, Anna Cruz Kayne, Colton Whitfield, Jackson Whitfield, Lindsay Rootare, Raiin Wilson, Uly Schlesinger, Cheech Manohar, Tracie Thoms

Directed by David Frankel

Rated PG13

BIOGRAPHY/HISTORY/DRAMA/COMEDY

"It's only about a 10-hour drive if our truck doesn't break down."

"If it does, we'll get a ride!"

"Yeah..."

"From who!?"

"Truckers!"

"Yeah, they're always looking for company..."

"To murder..."

Jules (2023)

Released August 11th in the US.

Filmed in New Jersey.

The story: Milton is an older gentleman who lives alone.

He goes to the town meetings, bringing up topics that he is concerned about.

There are two older women Milton is acquainted with, Sandy and Joyce who also attend the meetings.

Milton enjoys his quiet life. He has a daughter who lives close by and a son he rarely speaks to.

One evening around midnight, Milton is awakened by a commotion in his backyard.

He rises to find a flying saucer has crashed into his azaleas and broken his birdbath...

Without any idea what to do, Milton calls 911. But he is told to go back to sleep.

Later in the day, Milton still finds the flying saucer is still in his garden.

At yet another town meeting, Milton brings up that there is a flying saucer in his backyard, but everyone just blows that off.

But Sandy and Joyce were listening.

Soon though, the little spaceman who was traveling in the flying saucer made his way out into the yard.

Milton brings him a blanket and a glass of water and leaves him be.

Another day passes and Milton finds the little space man closer to the house, so he invites him inside.

Milton gives him a tour of the house and prepares him a few different things to eat.

Sandy decides to give Milton a call in hopes of using his printer and when she arrives at his place, she is shocked to see the spaceman sitting in Milton's living room on the couch.

She is scared and shocked but is assured he seems harmless, so she stays and learns more about him.

When she leaves, she makes Milton agree that they will tell no one about the spaceman for his own good.

But soon, Joyce shows up and wants to know whats going on as well.

The three decide to befriend the spaceman and try to help him the best they know how.

Stars Ben Kingsley, Harriet Sansom Harris, Jane Curtin, Zoe Winters, Jade Quon, Teddy Canez, Narea Kang, Edward  James Hyland, Blair Baker, Christopher Kelly, John Skelley, Aubie Merrylees, Andy Daly, Anna George, Cody Kostro, Marina Shay

Directed by Marc Turtletaub

Rated PG13

DRAMA/SCIFI/COMEDY/MYSTERY

Jane (2022)

Released August 26th in the US.

Filmed entirely in New Mexico.

The story: Olivia is a high school senior who has recently lost her best friend.

This is quite a depressing time for Olivia. It isn't helping that she is stuck on getting accepted to Stanford and is being put off.

Olivia is on the debate team and feels she is at the top of her game, nothing could make her any better at it.

When a new girl arrives at school and is on Olivia's debate team, she threatens Olivia's perfect performance by being seemingly better than her and very competitive with her.

Olivia reaches out to her old best friend Izzy for some advice on the area.

The two come up with the idea to use their deceased friends' social media account to message the girl who is competing with Olivia, to teach her a lesson.

When it works to Olivia's advantage and the new girl transfers, it becomes easier and easier to use the social media account to expose people who she feels have wronged her.

But when Olivia starts not caring about hurting people to get ahead, she accomplishes the ultimate deed to get her way.

Stars Chloe Yu, Madelaine Petsch, Ian Owens, Ramona DuBarry, Jordyn Aurora Aquino, Morse Bicknell, Nina Bloogarden, Chloe Bailey, Melissa Leo, Kerri Medders, Amie MacKenzie, Calhoun Koenig, Amber Lynn Ashley, Larkin Bell, Dominique Smith, Nick Phillips, Grayson Berry, Cecile Cubilo

Directed by (& story partly written) Sabrina Jaylom 

Rated R
MYSTERY/THRILLER

The Last Drive-In Presents Joe Bob's Ghoultide Get-Together part 2/A Christmas Horror Story (2022/2015)

Made for Shudder, airing on live stream December 17th in the US./Movie released October October 2nd in the US.

Season 5. Episode 2./Movie filmed in Canada.

Joe Bob feels for people who get shamed just for their opinions.

Because he is not judgemental, he can understand people's interests in things he wouldn't even consider.

Joe Bob talks about how a recent comment from a famous athlete about a Lego set he will be buying has inspired him.

His conclusion is that we live in a county that is at peace, we have leisure time and we have disposable income, which makes us a unique country.

We are allowed to do whatever floats our boat and that's important, so don't judge people for what they want.

He also tells how the tradition of gift-giving came about.

Both Joe Bob and Darcy are in full cosplay mode this time around.

They continue on with the advent calendar, which is another item being auctioned off.

During this part of the show, you have the opportunity to have Joe Bob, an ordained minister, perform your wedding ceremony in Las Vegas!

Bid to win a customized song just for you, written by music guy from The Last Drive-In, John Brennan, Joe Bob's "Biedermeier" Pimp Shoes from the 2022 Halloween episode of The Last Drive-In, an original, signed by Joe Bob script from an episode of 'Married With Children in which he stars as a pest exterminator Billy Ray Wetnap, a pair of Joe Bob-worn silver bolo ties, the blood painting by Darcy from the 'Tenebre' episode of The Last Drive-In, be on a live taping of the Last Drive-In, Darcys Applause panties from the 2022 Halloween show, and out of print/ autographed movie sets.

Joe Bob suggests to Darcy that they do a fan poll on 'A Christmas Horror Story'.

The movie gives Joe Bob the idea that psycho hags make great horror movie subject matter and that should totally be brought back into movies.

Joe Bob reads loving fan mail, gets choked him up, and makes a toast.

The story: It's Christmas Eve in Bailey Downs.

High school students Molly, Dylan, and Ben are making a documentary about an unsolved double murder that happened at a local school last Christmas.

With many questions still unanswered after getting their hands on some police footage of the crime scene, they are forced to do their own research.

When they get trapped inside the school with someone who creeps them out, things take a turn for the messed up.

A police officer who was involved in investigating that same murder is taking his wife and son to a place they should not be, to cut down their Christmas tree.

With no concern for the rules, they end up being forced to be very concerned for their safety.

The father of a family that is in great need of some together time is planning on spending Christmas vacation with the family at Great Aunt Edda's house.

While there, the family gets schooled about Krampus.

Soon, they find that Krampus is actually real.

And, last, but not least, Mr., Mrs. Claus and their elves are very busy getting ready for Christmas.

Santa notices one of his elves is not feeling well.

Quickly, the elf takes a horrific turn for the worst.

Stars John Bloom Diana Prince, Yuki Nakamura, George Buza, William Shatner, Zoe De Grand Maison, Shannon Kook, Alex Ozerov Meyer, Amy Forsyth, Jeff Clarke, Michelle Nolden, Adrian Holmes, Olunike Adeliyi, Orion John, A C Peterson, Percy Hynes White, Corinne Conley, Julian Richings, Debra McCabe, Joe Silvaggio, John Brennan, Felissa Rose, Richard Wilt, Emily Peiffer, Bradford Thomas 

Directed by Austin Jennings/Movie directed by Grant Harvey, Steven Hoban & Brett Sullivan

Not Rated

COMEDY/HORROR/MYSTERY/SERIES/CHRISTMAS

"This is Joe Bob saying, if something goes without being said, let it."

Ghoultide Get-Together

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance

The Jeannette Rankin Foundation

Last Drive-In merch

The Last Drive-In Presents Joe Bob's Ghoultide Get-Together part 1/Don't Open Til Christmas (2022/1984)

Made for Shudder, airing on live stream December 17th in the US./Movie originally released December 21st, in the US.

Season 5. Episode 2./Movie filmed entirely in London, England.

This year isn't unlike any other Christmas for Joe Bob and Darcy. They are supporting charities to keep up with their holiday tradition.

Joe Bob speaks about faith and goodwill to others, while Darcy introduces him to the advent calendar.

The customary four charities they are supporting this year during this movie are The March of Dimes, The Motion Picture & Television Fund, The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and which Joe Bob tells us all about.

You can bid on a chance for a  meet and greet with AEW wrestler Chris Jerico and before the show, dinner with Joe Bob and Darcy, a Joe Bob stand-ee, a signed copy of Elviria's autobiography, a Joe Bob Western shirt, a Joe Bob signed poster, and a chance to have Joe Bob and Darcy visit you at your house and then take you and your whole family to Cracker Barrel!

You can also buy exclusive Joe Bob and Darcy merchandise to show your support, which also goes directly to the charities.

A few sponsor ads are included in the show and as per usual, Joe Bob covers all bases on the movie, the people involved in the movie, and all things you would never think of or know to think of about the movie, making you a total expert on the movie if you just listen...

Plus lots of Joe Bob Christmas ideas and jokes as well as Darcy's favorite-part-of-the-movie cosplay.

Joe Bob gets a letter and a gift from a fan and last , but not least , Joe Bob tells Christmas jokes.

The story: It is Christmas time in London. Many rent-a-Santa's abound.

But someone isn't liking any of these Christmas Santas and will do what it takes to rid the streets of every single one of them. One by one. In extremely gruesome manners.

New Scotland Yard is talking to any and all witnesses and survivors of the killer, trying to figure out any realistic motives and clues for the brutal slayings they call the "Santa Murders".

But while they try to catch the killer, the killer continues on, killing as many unsuspecting"Santas" as possible.

Stars John Bloom, Diana Prince, Edmund Purdom, Alan Lake, Mark Jones, Gerry Sundquist, Belinda Mayne, Kevin Lloyd, Kelly Baker, Wendy Danvers, Nicholas Donnelly, Pat Astley, Laurence Harrington, Ken Halliwell, Ray Marioni, Wilfred Corlett, Ricky Kennedy, Sid Wragg, Max Roman, George Pierce, Chris Jerico, Yuki Nakamura

Directed by Austin Jennings/Movie directed by Edmund Purdom

Rated R

COMEDY/HORROR/SERIES/CHRISTMAS

"So these are trinkets you buy at the Christmas store. Only mine is a trinket you buy at the truck stop."

"23 more killing days til Christmas."

Ghoultide Get Together

The March of Dimes

The Motion Picture & Television Fund

Last Drive-In merch

The Last Drive-In Presents Joe Bob's Haunted Halloween Hangout/Elvira's Haunted Hills (2022/2001)

Made for Shudder, airing on live stream October 21st in the US/Movie originally released October 31, 2002, in the US.

Season 5. Episode 1./Movie filmed entirely in Romania.

To please the masses this year, Joe Bob has made a checklist of all Halloween-themed props that he insists he and Darcy have on set.

Joe Bob gives us his best Trick or Treat tips and traditions.

They are visited by Cassandra Peterson, better known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark...

Joe Bob sports his best Franken weenie costume, complete with ketchup instead of mustard, while Darcy cosplays as Elvira.

After the movie, Joe Bob changes into a Druid Priest costume...

They get to some fan mail and finally, in honor of 'Elvira's Haunted Hills', Joe Bob tells some Vampire jokes.

The story: It's 1851 in Carpathia.

Elvira is on her way to work in Paris with her servant when psychiatrist Dr. Bradley Bradley stops to offer them a ride.

They will be traveling to the haunted home of Vladimir Hellsubus, who lives a sad existence while grieving the loss of his late wife Elura, who happens to look like Elvira.

Elvira and her servant are only supposed to spend one night at the castle but they end up being stranded there for a whole weekend, due to some unexpected mischief.

Stars John Bloom, Diana Prince, Cassandra Peterson, Mary Jo Smith, Theodor Danetti, Scott Atkinson, Mary Sheer, Richard O Brien, Heather Hopper, Jerry Jackson, Gabi Andronache, Lucia Mair

Directed by Austin Jennings/ Movie directed by Sam Irvin 

Rated PG13

PARODY/SPOOF/COMEDY/SERIES/HALLOWEEN

"Why did Dracula fail art school?"
"He could only draw blood."

Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. (1992)

Released March 19, 1993, in the US.

Filmed entirely in New York.

The story: Chantel is a 17-year-old with lots of opinions and arrogance.

She lives with her parents - Ariyan who work paycheck to paycheck, and her two younger brothers.

Chantel has plans.

She doesn't want to be stuck in Brooklyn with no cash for the rest of her life.

She gets A's and B's in school and believes it's a surefire bet that she will get into college and come out a doctor.

What Chantel doesn't plan on is getting pregnant.

When she does, it really messes things up.

Stars Ariyan A Johnson, Ebony Jerido, Chiquita Jackson, Kevin Thigpen, Jerard Washington, Tony Wilkes, Karen Robinson, Johnny Roses, Kisha Richardson, Monet Dunham, Wendell Moore

Directed by (& story written) Leslie Harris

Rated R
DRAMA

The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs Presents Joe Bob Put A Spell On You Valentine Special : The Love Witch (2021)/(2016)

Made for Shudder, airing February 12th in the US/Movie originally released November 11th in the US.

Season 10. Episode 2. /Movie filmed in California.

The story: Elaine is a woman who had sought therapy after the break up of her marriage.

She now believes the best thing for her is to skip town and make a new start.

Elaine now knows what she really wants, true love. 

She has been studying up on doing things the right way this time around and believes she really and finally understands men.

Elaine can also make men want her without any effort at all, mostly due to the love spells she casts.

But she is having trouble the right man.

Stars John Bloom, Diana Prince, Yuki, John Patrick Brennan, Samantha Robinson, Jeffery Vincent Parise, Laura Waddell, Gian Keys, Jared Sanford, Robert Seeley, Jennifer Ingrum, Randy Evans, Clive Ashborn, Lily Holleman, Jennifer Couch, Stephen Wozniak, Giselle DaMier , April Showers, Elle Evans, Fair Micaela Griffin, Dani Lennon, Gina Venditti, Anna Biller

Directed by (& story written) Anna Biller

Rated TVMA/Not Rated

VALENTINES DAY/COMEDY/DRAMA/MYSTERY/THRILLER/SERIES

Janet Jackson. part 4 of 4 (2022)

Made for Lifetime and A&E, airing January 29th in the US.

Season 1. Episode 4.

The story: In 2004, Janet is dating rapper, Jermaine Dupri. 

CBS approaches Janet to perform, along with Justin Timberlake, on their halftime show.

She rehearsed relentlessly and the performance turned out amazingly.

But, much to her dismay, Janet has an outfit malfunction during the set, which causes overwhelming bad media coverage and trouble for CBS.

A week after the halftime show, Janet was taken off the guest list of the Grammy Awards ceremony.

MTV and VH1 blacklisted Janet and would not play her videos.

Instead of breaking down, Janet stayed focused. She worked and kept close with her friends and family.

Jermaine proposes and Janet accepts. But nothing comes of it and the two break up.

2007, Tyler Perry writes the movie 'Why Did I Get Married?' and gives Janet a leading role.

Then, in June of 2009, Michael passes away from cardiac arrest.

In 2016, 50-years-old now, Janet announces she and her husband are expecting their first baby.

Six months after the birth of her son, Janet goes on tour and she's the happiest she's ever been.

In 2019, Joseph Jackson passes away after battling cancer.

Janet is grateful for all that her father did for her and her family.

Next, she is inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame.

Janet's influence is one that cannot be escaped.

Stars Janet Jackson, Randy Jackson, Gil Duldulao, Wayne Scott Lucas, Jermaine Dupri , Rebbie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jimmy Jam, Tyler Perry, Katherine Jackson, Joseph Jackson, Questlove, Missy Elliott, Samuel L Jackson, Terry Lewis, Mariah Carey, Barry Bonds, Teyana Taylor, MCLyte, Paula Abdul

Directed by unknown.

Rated TV14

BIOGRAPHY/DOCUMENTARY/HISTORY/MINISERIES

"This too shall pass."

Janet Jackson. part 3 of 4 (2022)

Made for Lifetime and A&E, airing January 29th in the US.

Season 1. Episode 3.

The story: Janet gets her star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame and it stamps her musical career stable.

Her contract with A&M had run out and all the labels wanted her. She signed with Virgin and became the highest-paid recording artist in history and, most importantly, she had her freedom.

Janet makes her movie debut with 'Poetic Justice', mostly against Virgin's wishes.

Her next moves show a more daring Janet. 

Janet's husband Rene helped change her persona for the public to see by directing her music video for "Again" from 'Poetic Justice'.

Janet appears, very provocatively on the cover of Rolling Stone and it really gets some attention.

She also wins her second Grammy.

Next, Coca-Cola wants Janet to sign with them for a multi-million dollar promotion,

She is just about to sign the contract when sexual abuse allegations against brother Michael come out.

Coca-Cola walks away.

Janet believes the allegations against Michael could never be true.

She, along with her family support him and she still believes in his innocence.

Unfortunately,  all the allegations against Michael impacted Janet's career.

Michael contacts Janet, asking that they collaborate together. She is there to support her brother.

1993, in New York, they write 'Scream' together.

During the making of the video, Janet feels that her brother's recording label was trying to plot the siblings against each other.

Next, the Jackson brothers approach Michael to go on tour with them and have Janet open. He refuses.

They tried to keep their family close but Michael was being held from them, changing everything.

1997, Rene begins getting on Janet's nerves as well as other peoples.

Janet begins tour proceedings for her 'Velvet Rope' album and Rene isn't by her side as he has been for so many years past.

After 9 years, Janet and Rene divorce.

Stars Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam, Regina King, QTip, Tina Landon, Mariah Carey, Samuel L Jackson, Wayne Scott Lucas, Jermaine Dupri 

Directed by unknown.

Rated TV14

BIOGRAPHY/DOCUMENTARY/HISTORY/MINISERIES

"Old times had long past."

Janet Jackson. part 2 of 4 (2022)

Made for Lifetime and A&E, airing January 28th in the US.

Season 1. Episode 2.

The story: After her failed marriage after only one year, and two failed albums,  Janet was still in need of creating her own identity.

She needed to branch out on her own.

Her first step was to let her father go so she would be able to do what she needed to do.

Janet then called up producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and things got underway.

They saw Janet as someone who was never asked what she wanted to do.

They also saw her fiesty side. She was coming into her adulthood.

Janet worked with Paula Abdul on choreography and the 'Control' album was made.

'Control' sold 14 million copies and finally, legitimately put Janet on the map.

Janet also met and married her best friend, which no one saw coming.

He was by her side all the time and filmed her life behind the scenes for years.

But now that she has become a pop star in her own right, she isn't able to shake the fact that she's Michael Jacksons' little sister.

Quickly she begins working on her 'Rhythm Nation 1214' album, which went on to sell 12 million.

Stars Janet Jackson, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Rebbie Jackson, QTip, Paula Abdul, Rene Elizondo, Megan Alexander, Jessica Davenport, David Ritz, Wayne Scott Lucas

Rated TV14

BIOGRAPHY/DOCUMENTARY/HISTORY/MINISERIES

 

Janet Jackson. part 1 of 4 (2022)

Made for Lifetime and A&E, airing  January 28th in the US.

Season 1. Episode 1.

The story: As a child and before her brothers' success, Janet Jackson lived in Gary, Indiana.

She is the youngest of the Jackson kids and was always closest with her brothers Randy and Michael.

Janet saw her brothers become stars due to their father always pushing them to do their best.

After a few years of watching along the sidelines, Janet found herself performing, along with her two older sisters and their brothers in Las Vegas shows.

She was 8-years-old.

Janet didn't actually want to be a performer or singer, but her father pushed her as well.

When her brothers left their father behind as their manager, he set his sights on maintaining Janet's up-and-coming career.

Her intentions were to attend college, but instead, her father pushed her into a television and singing career.

It was not until Janet married in 1984 at the young age of 18 and started out on her own that she began having control over her own life.

Stars Janet Jackson, Katherine Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson, Rebbie Jackson, Norman Lear, James DeBarge, Lee Daniels, Jessica Davenport

Directed by unknown.

Rated TV14

BIOGRAPHY/DOCUMENTARY/HISTORY/MINISERIES

Gator Bait (1973) , The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs Presents Joe Bob Ruins Christmas Charity Telethon (2021)

Made for Shudder, airing December 17th in the US./Movie originally released June 3, 1974, in the US.

Season 4. Episode 2./Movie filmed in Louisiana and Texas.

The story: Desiree is a tough Cajun lady who supports herself, her sister, and her brother by poaching alligators.

When deputy Billy and Ben chase her, she gives them a good chase.

Just when they think they've caught her she outsmarts them and gets away.

But Billy accidentally shoots Ben in the process, blaming Desiree for the whole thing.

When the sheriff, deputy, Ben's father, and brothers go looking for her to get their revenge, they really make matters worse.

Stars John Bloom, Diana Prince, Felissa Rose, John Patrick Brennan, Claudia Jennings, Sam Gilman, Douglas Dirkson, Clyde Ventura, Bill Thurman, Don Baldwin, Ben Sebastian, Janit Baldwin, Tracey Sebastian 

Directed by Austin Jennings/Ferd and (story written) Beverly Sebastian

Rated TVMA/R

CHRISTMAS/COMEDY/DRAMA/ACTION/SERIES

All proceeds from the telethon and auctions are donated to ; 

National Greyhound Foundation

Appalachia Service Project

"Christmas is a miracle , and so are you..."

The Ice Cream Man (1995) , The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs Presents Joe Bob Ruins Christmas Charity Telethon (2021)

Made for Shudder, airing December 17th in the US/Movie originally released May 9th in the US.

Season 4. Episode 1./Movie filmed in California.

The story: As a child, young Gregory saw his beloved neighborhood ice cream man be gunned down, which left him in a mental institution till he became an adult.

As an adult, people that know him think he is a sweet guy who is very helpful, although not too many people know him.

Little does anyone realize though, Gregory is still dealing with his childhood trauma.

Gregory is now himself the beloved neighborhood ice cream man, although the kids do find him a bit odd.

Recently one of the neighborhood kids has gone missing but when one is captured by the ice cream man in front of his friend it really becomes apparent that the ice cream man is not to be trusted.

Stars John Bloom, John Patrick Brennan, Diana Price, Felissa Rose, Cole S McKay, Marla Frees, Matthew McCurley, Clint Howard, Olivia Hussey, Justin Isfeld, Anndi McAfee, JoJo Adams, Mikey LeBeau, Sandahl Bergman, Andrea Evans, David Naughton, Lee Majors II, Jan Michael Vincent, Tom Reilly, Zachary Benjamin, Doug Llewelyn, Keith Mills, Ed Morgan

Directed by Austin Jennings/Norman Apstein

Rated TVMA/R
CHRISTMAS/COMEDY/THRILLER/HORROR/SERIES

All proceeds from the telethon and auctions are donated to ; 

First Book

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Just Shoot Me : The Mask (1998)

Made for CBS, airing October 27th in the US.

Season 3. Episode 3.

The story: Finch sent a memo that apparently only Maya got.

It said for Halloween, everyone in the office is to dress up in a costume.

But only Maya, dressed as a fairy princess has a costume and even though no one else is dressed up she still wants to enjoy the holiday. 

Maya talks about a fond memory she shared with her dad Jack at Halloween when she was little but learns it wasn't what she thought it was at all.

Jack wants to make it up to her.

Stars Laura San Giacomo , David Spade , Wendie Malick , Enrico Colantoni , George Segal , JP Manoux , Jennifer Saviidge , Mark Dobies

Directed by Pamela Fryman

Rated TVPG

COMEDY/SERIES/HALLOWEEN

Jojo Rabbit (2019)

Released November 8th in the US.

Filmed entirely in the Czech Republic.

The story: World War II is happening.

Jojo is a 10-year-old German boy who has enrolled in a Hilter's Army camp for kids.

At first, Jojo is all about the camp but when he is ridiculed and then hurt he finds that the camp is not for him. 

Jojo instead spends his days at home, alone, while his mother is out and about town.

While hanging around the house Jojo finds Elsa hiding in his deceased older sister's room.

At first, Jojo is scared then his fright becomes rage as he learns Elsa is Jewish and his mother has been hiding her in their home.

Jojo believes telling that a Jewish girl is living in his home is the best idea until he learns that he and his mother could be in big trouble.

Instead, he begins talking with and learning from Elsa, realizing she is human just like him.

Stars Roman Griffith Davis, Archie Yates, Sam Rockwell, Rebel Wilson, Scarlett Johansson, Taiki Waititi, Alfie Allen, Stephen Merchant, Luke Brandon Field, Sam Haygarth, Ryan Caspe

Directed by Taiki Waititi

Rated PG13

COMEDY/DRAMA

The Foxworthy Show : Merry Christmas , YA'll (1996)

Made for TV, airing December 16th in the US.

Season 2. Episode 10.

The story: Karen wants to go home to Indiana for a white Christmas this year.

But Jeff wants to spend Christmas at home, with his boys, having a Foxworthy traditional Christmas.

He convinces Karen to stay home and the night before Christmas, he and Grandpa Jim take the boys out into the woods to chop down their own Christmas tree.

While out in the woods though, they run into some trouble with the police.

Apparently, they are trespassing.

Stars Ann Cusack, Jeff Foxworthy, Haley Joel Osment, Jonathan Lipnicki, Bill Pelton, Neil Giutoli, GW Bailey, Tim Maculan, Dick ONeill, Ritch Shydner, Candy Trabuco 

Directed by Andrew Tsao

Rated TVPG

COMEDY/SERIES/CHRISTMAS

The Jeff Foxworthy Show : He's Making a List , Checking It Twice (1995)

Made for TV, airing November 25th in the US.

Season 1. Episode 9.

The story: This year, seeing how Karen is pregnant and busy with work, she could really use Jeff's help with the Christmas cards, gifts, and making an appointment to have their family Christmas picture done.

When at work and trying to do his best with the cards and gifts, a man claiming he needs an emergency heating job done.

The guys figure it's probably a tour bus that the problem is on, maybe even The Judds.

So they all go to do the job and find out it's Travis Tritt's tour bus.

When Jeff arrives home that day, he gives Karen all the signed and sealed cards. 

She asks about the Christmas photo appointment but he hasn't made that quite yet.

The next day when the guys are still on Travis's tour bus Jeff remembers he needs to make that appointment, but he can't get an appointment.

Karen shows up to meet Jeff at Travis's bus and he tells her the bad news.

But he has a better idea!

Stars Jeff Foxworthy, Haley Joel Osment, Steve Hytner, Anita Barone, Matt Clark, Matt Borlenghi, Tom La Grua, Travis Tritt

Directed by Alan Rafkin

Rated TVPG
COMEDY/SERIES/CHRISTMAS

"He's pretty drowsy for an outlaw."