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Dashing Through the Snow (2023)

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A separated social worker takes his daughter on a ride-along with Santa Claus in a movie that somehow missed Oscar nominations.
The episode begins with the hosts introducing 'Dashing Through the Snow', a Disney+ original film directed by Tim Story. They provide background on the film's development, noting it was originally slated to star Kevin Hart. The plot follows Eddie, a social worker who despises Christmas, and his daughter as they encounter Santa Claus, played by Lil Rel Howery. The hosts critique the film's trivia section, which they find lacking and comically bad. They discuss the movie's premise, where Eddie's hatred stems from Santa failing to deliver a fishing reel that could have saved his parents' marriage. The conversation shifts to the film's unique aspects, including a subplot about a corrupt congressman and Santa's naughty list. The hosts analyze the performances, with Joey noting Ludacris's lackluster acting but praising Lil Rel's charm. They delve into the logical inconsistencies of Santa's existence in these movies, questioning how parents rationalize unexplained gifts. The episode also touches on the film's modern touches, like Santa's beard being ombre and his farts smelling like cinnamon. The hosts compare 'Dashing Through the Snow' to other Christmas films they've covered, such as 'The Christmas Chronicles' and 'Noel'. They explore the broader context of streaming service content, speculating that platforms produce Christmas movies to fill quotas and retain subscribers. The discussion includes the film's reception, with only 8,043 views on Letterboxd and an average rating of 2.5. The hosts wrap up by sharing personal holiday sentiments and promoting upcoming episodes and Patreon content.

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A Christmas movie review turns Santa lore, sequel thinking, Tim Story's filmography, and streaming economics into a practical writing conversation.

Dashing Through the Snow gives Too Fast, Too Forever a holiday hook for asking how much Santa mythology one streaming movie can reasonably hold.

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You want Christmas movie talk that turns Santa lore into a sequel pitch, then lets streaming math become the side-eye punchline.

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