Travis Kelceloves a hometown classic!The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 34, revealed thatA Christmas Storyis his favorite holiday movie — which is probably not surprising to many, considering it was filmed in Cleveland where Travis was born and raised.Travis shared his thoughts about the 1983 film on the latest episode of his podcastNew Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce, as he and brother Jason, 36, were discussing their go-to holiday movies.“Damn, man, there are so many good ones,” Travis said. “I mean,A Christmas Storyhits home. That’s the one that gives me the feels because it’s filmed in Cleveland.“Taylor Swift’s boyfriend — who is from the suburb Cleveland Heights — said the movie’s iconic filming locations spark fond memories from his childhood.“Tower City as a kid, I remember going down that slide, I remember going into the mall area,” he continued. “On top of that, just like the scene of the outside reminds me of a Cleveland Christmas, snowy Christmas. I just get the feels from that one."‘A Christmas Story’.EverettHe went on to explain that he prefers holiday comedies over feel-good dramas. “I’m a comedy guy. I don’t like not-funny Christmas movies. So I’m probably going to say eitherElforFour Christmases,” Travis said, sharing two more favorites.Jason interjected, noting he’s such a bigVince Vaughnfan that he can watchFour Christmaseson repeat.“Dude, it’s a classic,” Travis agreed, before remembering a notable holiday favorite that they left off the list. “Ooh,The Grinch. Damn.The Grinchis another good one.““Jim Carrey is just my favorite in everything, man,” he added.Jason gave a shout-out toA Christmas Vacation. “God,Christmas Vacation. Man, we are forgetting all of the good ones!” he said.Travis, however, was a little less enthusiastic about the National Lampoon film about a family holiday gathering gone hilariously wrong. “I love Chevy Chase, I just likeVegas Vacationso much more,” he explained.His brother admitted that much of the humor was lost on him as a kid. “I didn’t really appreciate it when I was younger because I think I didn’t get a lot of the humor. I didn’t understand it,” Jason said.The Kelces told listeners that they are also fans ofHome Alone. “I love it, I love it. I can’t say anything bad about it. If you put it on, I’ll watch it right now,” Travis said. “But in terms of my favorites, I just like a little more comedy.““Bad Santa —not that much comedy. Not that much,” he jokingly added. “That Santa is legendary, though.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Travis and Jason Kelce.Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via GettyThe NFL stars also took on the eternal debate as to whether or notDie Hardisactuallya Christmas movie. Jason was of the opinion that it’s a movie that can be enjoyed during the holidays — but shouldn’t be considered a Christmas flick.“What’s the difference?” Travis prompted his sibling.“I wouldn’t say it’s a Christmas movie because you can watch it at any time of the year. It’s not strictly a Christmas-time movie to watch,” Jason explained. “Die Hardis acceptable to watch anytime. You can’t watchA Christmas Storyin, you know, March.““You can’t watch that s— in July. Doesn’t hit,” Travis agreed.When Jason admitted that he hadn’t watched the action film in some time and couldn’t recall much of the storyline, Travis joked, “Just picture Bruce Willis walking out of an exploding building with like explosions just going off and he’s just like barely alive. That’s the whole movie.“As for Travis' holiday plans, the athlete will be taking the field with the Chiefs on Christmas Day when they host the Las Vegas Raiders in Kansas City. Travis recently told PEOPLE that despite having to work, his Christmas “will be a fun one.“Since Jason is also playing on Christmas with his team, the Philadelphia Eagles, he said the family will likely celebrate together on a later date.
Travis Kelceloves a hometown classic!
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 34, revealed thatA Christmas Storyis his favorite holiday movie — which is probably not surprising to many, considering it was filmed in Cleveland where Travis was born and raised.
Travis shared his thoughts about the 1983 film on the latest episode of his podcastNew Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce, as he and brother Jason, 36, were discussing their go-to holiday movies.
“Damn, man, there are so many good ones,” Travis said. “I mean,A Christmas Storyhits home. That’s the one that gives me the feels because it’s filmed in Cleveland.”
Taylor Swift’s boyfriend — who is from the suburb Cleveland Heights — said the movie’s iconic filming locations spark fond memories from his childhood.
“Tower City as a kid, I remember going down that slide, I remember going into the mall area,” he continued. “On top of that, just like the scene of the outside reminds me of a Cleveland Christmas, snowy Christmas. I just get the feels from that one.”
‘A Christmas Story’.Everett
He went on to explain that he prefers holiday comedies over feel-good dramas. “I’m a comedy guy. I don’t like not-funny Christmas movies. So I’m probably going to say eitherElforFour Christmases,” Travis said, sharing two more favorites.
Jason interjected, noting he’s such a bigVince Vaughnfan that he can watchFour Christmaseson repeat.
“Dude, it’s a classic,” Travis agreed, before remembering a notable holiday favorite that they left off the list. “Ooh,The Grinch. Damn.The Grinchis another good one.”
“Jim Carrey is just my favorite in everything, man,” he added.
Jason gave a shout-out toA Christmas Vacation. “God,Christmas Vacation. Man, we are forgetting all of the good ones!” he said.
Travis, however, was a little less enthusiastic about the National Lampoon film about a family holiday gathering gone hilariously wrong. “I love Chevy Chase, I just likeVegas Vacationso much more,” he explained.
His brother admitted that much of the humor was lost on him as a kid. “I didn’t really appreciate it when I was younger because I think I didn’t get a lot of the humor. I didn’t understand it,” Jason said.
The Kelces told listeners that they are also fans ofHome Alone. “I love it, I love it. I can’t say anything bad about it. If you put it on, I’ll watch it right now,” Travis said. “But in terms of my favorites, I just like a little more comedy.”
“Bad Santa —not that much comedy. Not that much,” he jokingly added. “That Santa is legendary, though.”
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Travis and Jason Kelce.Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty
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The NFL stars also took on the eternal debate as to whether or notDie Hardisactuallya Christmas movie. Jason was of the opinion that it’s a movie that can be enjoyed during the holidays — but shouldn’t be considered a Christmas flick.
“What’s the difference?” Travis prompted his sibling.
“I wouldn’t say it’s a Christmas movie because you can watch it at any time of the year. It’s not strictly a Christmas-time movie to watch,” Jason explained. “Die Hardis acceptable to watch anytime. You can’t watchA Christmas Storyin, you know, March.”
“You can’t watch that s— in July. Doesn’t hit,” Travis agreed.
When Jason admitted that he hadn’t watched the action film in some time and couldn’t recall much of the storyline, Travis joked, “Just picture Bruce Willis walking out of an exploding building with like explosions just going off and he’s just like barely alive. That’s the whole movie.”
As for Travis' holiday plans, the athlete will be taking the field with the Chiefs on Christmas Day when they host the Las Vegas Raiders in Kansas City. Travis recently told PEOPLE that despite having to work, his Christmas “will be a fun one.”
Since Jason is also playing on Christmas with his team, the Philadelphia Eagles, he said the family will likely celebrate together on a later date.
source: people.com
