As a special feature of The Fanbase Weekly podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture.
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Barbra Dillon and special guests Craig Miller (original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm, writer – Star Wars Memories, More Movie Memories), Norm Harper (writer – Fanbase Press’ The Sequels, Haphaven / LEGO blogger), Amanda Donahue (artist – Fanbase Press’ The Margins), and Paul Pakler (co-host – Paul and Corey Cross the Streams, Quality Time with Family Ties, writer – Hobo Code) participate in a thorough discussion regarding White Christmas (1954) in light of the film’s 70th anniversary, with topics including how the film differs from other Christmas films, how it reflects American culture and in what ways, the allure of the dance sequences, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for White Christmas abound in this panel discussion!)
Cast members: Craig Miller (original Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm, writer – Star Wars Memories, More Movie Memories), Norm Harper (writer – Fanbase Press’ The Sequels, Haphaven / LEGO blogger), Amanda Donahue (artist – Fanbase Press’ The Margins), Paul Pakler (co-host – Paul and Corey Cross the Streams, Quality Time with Family Ties, writer – Hobo Code), and Barbra Dillon (Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief, The Fanbase Weekly co-host)
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The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Written and Performed by: Adam WarRock
The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Produced by: Mikal kHill
Episode Photo by: Barbra Dillon
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