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Continuing in the vein of the best last stand scenes in movies that cinema has to offer, television has also played host to a number of standout examples capable of giving their silver screen contemporaries a run for their money. Blending electrifying high stakes with evocative displays of courage, defiance, and selflessness, a number of said standouts have preceded some of the saddest deaths on television, compounding the unforgettable nature, emotional heft, and lasting impact of these moving dramatic sequences.

Whether the character in question stays behind to hold off a horde of enraged pursuers, forfeits their life to save others in a courageous act of sacrifice, or simply goes down swinging enthusiastically in one epic final gesture of rebellion, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to a perfect last stand. Scattered throughout many of the best television shows of all time, these immortal sequences come...

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Hot Frosty is a fantasy Christmas romantic comedy film directed by Jerry Ciccoritti from a screenplay by Russell Hainline. The 2024 film follows Cathy, a widow who magically brings a snowman to life whose innocence helps her heal her broken heart. Hot Frosty stars Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan, Katy Mixon Greer, Lauren Holly, Chrishell Stause, Joe Lo Truglio, and Craig Robinson. So, if you loved the Christmas spirit, sweet romance, and a heart-touching story in Hot Frosty here are some similar movies you should check out next.

The Spirit of Christmas (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Lifetime

The Spirit of Christmas is a fantasy Christmas romantic comedy-drama film directed by David Jackson from a screenplay by Tracy Andreen. The 2015 film follows Kate, a young woman tasked with selling a historic inn that is haunted by the ghost of a...

It’s still Thursday for another couple of hours where I am, so it’s time to remake an 80s classic TV show or movie with an all-new cast. This week: Blake’s 7, the 1978-1981 BBC science fiction show. A revival has been rumored for years, but as right now, there’s nothing definite in the pipeline. (Don’t miss the BBC’s cult-tv subsite devoted to the show.) The original cast included: Roj Blake: Gareth Thomas Kerr Avon: Paul Darrow Jenna Stannis: Sally Knyvette Vila Restal: Michael Keating Cally: Jan Chappell Olag Ga: David Jackson Del Tarrant: Steven Pacey Dayna Mellanby: Josette Simon Soolin: Glynis Barber Orac: Peter Tuddenham Servalan: Jacqueline Pearce Space Commander Travis: Brian Croucher/Stephen Greif My dream cast for an update: Roj Blake: Paul McGann Kerr Avon: Christopher Eccleston Jenna Stannis: Kate Winslet Vila Restal: John Simm Cally: Cate Blanchett Olag Gan: Philip Glenister...