BLOCKBUSTER BUFFS

Season 4: The Buffs Learn to Love – A Rom Com Summer

Episode 8: CHRISTMAS IN JULY SWAP – The Holiday (2006)

Hosts: Matt and Joe

Movie: The Holiday (2006)

This week, Matt and Joe pack up their emotional baggage and hop across the Atlantic for The Holiday — the 2006 festive rom-com where Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet quite literally switch lives (and houses).

From adorable cottages to weird LA mansions, surprise Jack Black sincerity to a wildly charming Jude Law, this movie somehow combines Christmas, heartbreak, and home renovation vibes into a single rom-com snow globe. We ask the big questions: Why is everyone crying? Who actually has the better house? And can Jack Black be a romantic lead without wielding a guitar?

What can you expect?

• What Did You Watch This Week – Current watches and cozy commentary.
• Snap Synopsis – We trade places with the movie’s plot in five chaotic minutes
• Dunk or Defend – Is this a holiday classic or just a seasonal shrug?
• Happily Ever After – Our official rom-com rating showdown continues.

Whether you love holiday flicks or just want to see Jude Law operate at maximum charm, this one’s got something for you. Light a fire, grab some cocoa (or wine), and come hang with us.

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