Federalist Radio Hour The Federalist’s 2024 Holiday Movie Review
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Dec 24, 2024 
Emily Jashinsky, a Washington, D.C. correspondent at UnHerd, and Samuel Mangold-Lenett, contributing editor at The Federalist, dive into Hollywood's highlights and lowlights from 2024. They discuss the evolution of sitcoms, particularly 'St. Dennis Medical,' and critique holiday rom-coms featuring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. Animated films, political satire in movies like 'Civil War,' and reality shows are analyzed with humor. Their engaging banter reveals insights into masculinity in cinema and the changing landscape of storytelling.
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The Beer Drawer Returns
- Emily Jashinsky and Sam Mangold-Lenett reunite for their annual movie and TV review.
- Jashinsky notes the irony of discussing media while consuming a three-year-old Miller Lite from their office's "beer drawer".
St. Dennis Medical: A Modern Sitcom
- St. Dennis Medical is a sitcom reminiscent of a blend between The Office and Scrubs.
- It uses a familiar format but offers a fresh, surprisingly funny take on hospital life.
Comedy in the Post-Trump Era
- Both St. Dennis Medical and English Teacher reflect a post-Trump comedic landscape.
- They satirize both the left and right, demonstrating a shift in political comedy.