The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

In Theaters: Nov 8, 2024
On DVD: Oct 28, 2025
Studio: Lionsgate
Length: 1h 39m
MPA rating: PG
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Nobody is ready for the mayhem and surprises that ensue when six of the worst youngsters disrupt the town's yearly Christmas performance.

In this episode of Help Me Watch, host Chris and his co-hosts Franco and Jonathan delve into their latest movie reviews and discussions. They start off sharing their holiday preparations and highlight their ongoing and recently watched TV shows like PLURIBUS, Foundation, on Apple TV. They also discuss recent cinema trips to see ‘Wicked Part Two‘ and ‘Zootopia Two,’ offering their insights and impressions. The episode takes a somber turn as they note the passing of notable figures like Rob Reiner, Peter Greene, and Anthony Geary. For new releases, they list notable Blu-Ray and 4K updates, including classics like ‘Mall Rats’ and ‘PeeWee’s Big Adventure.’ The centerpiece of the episode is an in-depth review of ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,’ a film directed by Dallas Jenkins. The hosts discuss the movie’s plot, performances by Judy Greer and Pete Holmes, and its overall execution, giving it praise for its wholesome, family-friendly story. They conclude with personal anecdotes and wish the listeners a Merry Christmas, hinting at a potential special episode next week.
00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:51 Holiday Preparations and Christmas Talk
01:48 One Minute Reviews: PLURIBUS and Apple TV
05:49 Avatar and Movie Discussions
14:09 Sad News and Industry Losses
16:39 New Releases and Upcoming Movies
21:25 Review: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
22:39 A Heartwarming Christmas Movie Experience
24:20 The Cast and Their Performances
27:46 Behind the Scenes Insights
32:08 Plot Summary and Themes
37:27 Personal Reflections and Final Thoughts
44:29 Upcoming Episodes

One Minute Review: Plur1bus | Foundation
Zootopia 2 | Wicked: For Good

Movie News:

Rip Rob Reiner, Peter Greene, Anthony Geary

New Releases:

December 16th

Boogie Nights 4K (1997)	Warner Bros.
Boogie Nights 4K (Limited Edition) (1997)	Warner Bros.
Chernobyl Diaries (2012)	Warner Bros.
Leaving Las Vegas 4K (1995)	Shout Factory
Mallrats 4K (Special Edition \| Theatrical Cut) (1995)	Arrow
Monk: The Complete Series and Movie (2002-2023)	Kino Lorber
Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985)	Criterion
Pee-wee’s Big Adventure 4K (1985)	Criterion
Rock-a-Doodle (1991)	Sandpiper Pictures
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trilogy (Limited Edition) (1990-1993)	Arrow
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trilogy (Limited Edition) (1990-1993)	Arrow
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trilogy 4K (Limited Edition) (1990-1993)	Arrow
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Trilogy 4K (Limited Edition) (1990-1993)	Arrow
Thank You Very Much (2023)	Drafthouse Films
The Wolf of Wall Street 4K (Reprint) (2013)	Paramount Pictures
Totally Awesome 80s (Top Gun / Friday The 13Th 8-Movie Collction / Planes Trains & Automobiles / Crocodile Dundee Trilogy / Coming to America) (1980-2001)	Paramount Pictures
Totally Awesome 80s 4K (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off / The Untouchables / Top Gun / Beverly Hills Cop / Trading Places \| 4K) (1983-1987)	Paramount Pictures
Walking Tall 4K (2004)	Kino Lorber
Black Jack: The Complete OVA Series (1993-2000)	AnimEigo
Black Jack: The Complete OVA Series (Slipcover) (1993-2000)	AnimEigo
Devilman Crybaby: The Complete Series (Deluxe Edition) (2018)	Shout Factory
Flower and Asura: Complete Collection (花は咲く、修羅の如く / Hana wa Saku, Shura no Gotoku) (2025)	Sentai Filmworks
KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!: Season 3 (2024-2025)	Crunchyroll, LLC
Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro (ルパン三世カリオストロの城 / Rupan Sansei: Kariosutoro no shiro) (1979)	Discotek Media
The Ambition of Oda Nobuna: Complete Collection (Oda Nobuna no Yabô) (2012)	Sentai Filmworks
Tower of God: Workshop Battle – Season 2 Part 2 (2024)	Crunchyroll, LLC
Tower of God: Workshop Battle – Season 2 Part 2 (2024)	Crunchyroll, LLC