A Bing Crosby Christmas

Name: A Bing Crosby Christmas
Genre: Music, Documentary, Comedy
Released: 1998-01-01
Duration: 1 h
Cast: Bing Crosby, Kathryn Grant, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, David Bowie

1998·Movie

·1h 0min·G·

Documentary Music

7.0

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A Bing Crosby Christmas fingerprint

Big heart, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Spectacle5
Fast Pace4
Tension2

Heart

Nostalgic and heartwarming

Much of it is about family.

Nostalgia10
Wholesome9
Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

Wit & Wordplay5
Situational Comedy4
Physical Comedy2

World

Show business and family

World Immersion7
Dialogue Centrality7
Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Acting7
Direction6
Dialogue Quality6

Style

Standout score

Music Centrality9
Music Composition8
Editing7

Energy

Low

Calm and low-key

A Bing Crosby Christmas is calm and low-intensity.

All energy traits

Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
Tension2Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.

Adrenaline1High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
Violence1Physical conflict and intensity.

Heart

High

Nostalgic and heartwarming

Much of it is about family.

Emotionally, it's nostalgic, heartwarming, and hopeful. Much of it is about family.

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All heart traits

Nostalgia10Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Wholesome9Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Family Dynamics8Relationships and generational ties.
Hopefulness7Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.

Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Wonder6Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.

Related traits

Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

Low

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect some sharp wit.

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay5Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Situational Comedy4Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.

Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Dark Humor1Humor from taboo or grim topics.

Related traits

Wholesome9Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.

Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.

World

Medium

Show business and family

Its world is built around show business and family.

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All world traits

World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.

Novelty3Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity2Open-endedness and uncertainty.

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Showbiz9Entertainment industry and performance.
Biographical6Lives of notable figures.

Pop Culture6References and cultural commentary.

Craft

Medium

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Acting7Performance craft and presence.
Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
Narrative Structure5Story architecture and form.

Intrigue4Curiosity and investigative pull.
Complexity4Layered plots and ideas.
Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative2Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Homage & Reference7Allusions to other works.

Educational5Informative and instructive.

Style

High

Standout score

Look and sound: the score stand out.

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All style traits

Music Centrality9The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Music Composition8Score and musical identity.
Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.

Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
Visual Stylization6Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Sound Centrality5Sound design as core element.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.

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About

The program on this DVD is basically a retrospective produced in the early 1990s for public television that was originally called «A Bing Crosby Christmas: Just Like the Ones You Used to Know» that was narrated by Gene Kelly and hosted by Bing's widow, Kathryn Crosby. The program itself features clips from fifteen of Bing's classic television specials, concentrating on the period from the early 1960s onwards when he included Kathryn and their three children in the programs.

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