Ringer Dish 7th Day of Bingemas: ‘A Newport Christmas’ With Charles Holmes
Dec 8, 2025
Charles Holmes, a cultural commentator and pop-culture writer, dives into Hallmark's 'A Newport Christmas' as he humorously critiques its time-travel plot. He shares his initial apprehensions about Hallmark films but discovers unexpected artistry amidst the cheesy dialogue. The duo discusses everything from the absurdity of green-screen effects to modern dating cues, analyzing the film's social implications and character dynamics. Prepare for laughs as they navigate latte art, wardrobe gags, and the film's attempts to address legacy and history.
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Emotion Over Time Mechanics
- Hallmark time-travel movies skip rigorous science and focus on emotional stakes and legacy.
- Jodi Walker and Charles Holmes note that the film prioritizes character and heart over temporal mechanics.
Surprised By Hallmark Ambition
- Charles Holmes watched A Newport Christmas without prior knowledge and got increasingly locked in despite confusion.
- He compares its ambition to lofty films like Interstellar while admitting Hallmark-level execution.
1905 Played As A Trope
- The film treats 1905 as politically simpler than reality, using period tropes for comedic effect.
- Hosts call out the movie's anachronisms and exaggerated presentation of gender roles.