FatHARD: A Christmas Special - Die Hard (1988) vs. Fat Man (2020)

In this engaging and light-hearted episode, Chris and Jerome thoroughly analyze and compare two Christmas films, Die Hard (1988) and Fat Man (2020). They defend 'Die Hard' as a Christmas movie using nine strong points, appreciating its meticulously developed narrative structure and character arcs. On the other hand, they criticize 'Fat Man' for its lack of depth, coherence, and resolution in its narrative, pointing out its flaws even amid humor and fun-filled beverage indulgence.

00:01 Introduction and Christmas Movie Debate

00:44 Year in Review and Future Plans

01:23 Podcast Introduction and Hosts

01:33 Christmas Drinks and Banter

06:21 Movie Selection: Die Hard and Fatman

06:50 Die Hard: First Impressions and Memories

09:46 Fatman: A Deep Dive into the Script

12:32 Fatman: Critique and Analysis

36:54 Fatman: Final Thoughts and Listener Reviews

41:16 Breaking Arms and Making Jokes

41:35 The Humor in 'Fat Man'

41:53 The Confusion of Multiple Storylines

42:11 Government Funding and Weapon Production

42:37 Trivia Time: Casting Choices and Santa Portrayals

42:44 The Character of Billy and His Unexpected Casting Reason

43:10 The Politics of Casting Choices

43:30 Academy Award Winners Who Played Santa

45:45 The Art of Crocheting vs. Knitting

46:57 Moving on to 'Die Hard'

47:46 The Debate: Is 'Die Hard' a Christmas Movie?

48:22 The Structure and Beats of 'Die Hard'

58:06 The Climax and Resolution of 'Die Hard'

01:13:08 The Trivia and Behind-the-Scenes of 'Die Hard'

01:18:21 The Unexpected Hero: Deputy Chief of Police

01:18:44 The Second Act: Making Contact with McClain

01:19:04 The Midpoint Scene: Powell's False Victory

01:19:42 The FBI's Arrival: A New Challenge for Powell

01:21:23 The Climax: Powell's Redemption

01:22:45 The Power of a Solid 3 Act Structure

01:24:07 The Symbolism of the Gold Watch

01:24:34 The Importance of Character Arcs in Storytelling

01:27:16 The Final Verdict: Is Die Hard a Christmas Movie?

01:43:00 The Art of Connecting Actors: Six Degrees

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