Bill Murray vs. Christmas: Spoiler, Christmas Wins
If you were to ask me which A Christmas Carol adaptation feels the most aggressively ’80s, I wouldn’t even hesitate. Scrooged (1988) is pure late-decade chaos—neon lights, cable TV cynicism, corporate greed, and Bill Murray firing sarcasm like it’s a competitive sport. This movie doesn’t ease you into the holiday spirit. It grabs you by the collar, insults you a little, and then—against your will—makes you feel something by the end. Bill Murray plays Frank Cross, a ruthless TV executive whose soul has been completely replaced by ratings and ego.…
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