Dana and Tom discuss the cult Christmas classic, The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993): directed by Henry Selick, written by Caroline Thompson, music by Danny Elfman, starring Chris Sarandon, Catherine O'Hara, and Paul Reubens. Plot Summary: In Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas," the fantastical meets the macabre in a hauntingly beautiful tale that blurs the lines between two iconic holidays. In the gloomy yet enchanting Halloween Town, Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, grows weary of the same old spooky routine. Longing for something more, he stumbles upon Christmas Town and becomes captivated by the joyous spirit of the yuletide season. Jack's unbridled enthusiasm for Christmas leads him to a fateful decision: he decides to take over the holiday festivities in his own ghoulish way. With the help of Halloween Town's eccentric residents, including the loveable ragdoll Sally, Jack transforms the traditionally jolly holiday into a dark and twisted spectacle. Yet, as he orchestrates his sinister vision of Christmas, Jack inadvertently puts Santa Claus in peril and risks ruining the holiday for children around the world. A visually stunning stop-motion masterpiece, "The Nightmare Before Christmas" unfolds with an eerie grace, combining Burton's signature gothic aesthetic with Henry Selick's masterful animation. Danny Elfman's haunting musical score adds a whimsical and melancholic dimension to the film, complementing the peculiar yet endearing characters that populate this otherworldly realm. As Jack's well-intentioned escapade spirals into chaos, the film explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the importance of embracing one's true nature.  You can now follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or TikTok (@gmoatpodcast) or find our Facebook page at Greatest Movie of All-Time Podcast. For more on the episode, go to: https://www.ronnyduncanstudios.com/post/the-nightmare-before-christmas-1993 For the entire rankings list so far, go to:Full Graded List - Greatest Movies of All-Time Ronny Duncan Studios