Author: Derrick Murray

Derrick Murray is a Los Angeles based stand up comedian, writer, and co-host for The Jack of All Nerds Show.

Were this any other time outside of 2020, “Home for the Holidays” would be an endearing review of family holiday comedy dramas. One that sparks nostalgia for dysfunctional gathers, hitting all the beats of a small town family reunion and the shenanigans that ensue. Unfortunately, 2020 has rendered these timeless events as nothing more than distant memories, and while Thanksgiving still very much exists, reviewing a holiday film on the eve of the holiday it portrays doesn’t quite hold the same relevance. Despite that, “Home for the Holidays” takes the most basic premise of its subsequent genre and manages to…

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