109: The Bishop's Wife (1947) (feat. John A. Zukowski)

Christmas Movies Actually

Kerry and Collin are joined by author John A. Zukowski, author of the book "Christmas On the Screen: Reviewing the Evolution of American Spirituality," which provides a springboard into the discussion of the classic "The Bishop's Wife," starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven. Why did America need so many movies about celestial beings and angels after WWII? What would the film have been like if Grant and Niven switched roles? What exactly is a "stinger"? (we know it's a drink) All these questions, plus Kerry gives us three more titles (with a classic or two) from the "1,001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" book.

Buy John A. Zukowski's book "Christmas On the Screen: Reviewing the Evolution of American Spirituality" here.

Book movies covered:

"The Quiet Earth" (1985)

"The Sawshank Redemption" (1994)

"Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse" (1991)