A look at the inspiration behind Thomas Kinkade's painting The Christmas Cottage, and how the artist was motivated to begin his career after discovering his mother was in danger of losing their family home.
The "American Gods" star credits amazing co-stars and killer special effects for his mind-bending performance.
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| Jared Padalecki | ... | Thomas Kinkade | |
| Marcia Gay Harden | ... | Maryanne Kinkade | |
| Peter O'Toole | ... | Glen | |
| Aaron Ashmore | ... | Pat Kinkade | |
| Richard Burgi | ... | Bill Kinkade | |
| Geoffrey Lewis | ... | Butch | |
| Chris Elliott | ... | Ernie (as Chris Elliot) | |
| Richard Moll | ... | Big Jim | |
| Kiersten Warren | ... | Tanya | |
| Jay Brazeau | ... | Mr. Rosa | |
| Charlotte Rae | ... | Vesta | |
| Edward Asner | ... | Sidney | |
| Tegan Moss | ... | Nanette | |
| Gina Holden | ... | Hope | |
| Malcolm Stewart | ... | Lloyd | |
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Necessity is the mother of invention. In the weeks leading up to Christmas 1977, Maryanne Kinkade has fallen behind in her mortgage payments and is about to lose her small house in Placerville, a town in California's gold country in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Her son Thom, who attends art school and is in his 20s, determines to make the transition from amateur to professional painter to help save the family's home. He seeks advice from an aging mentor. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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11 November 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Thomas Kinkade: Knew what? That you matter to everyone? Well, you do.
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Traditional, arranged by Frederic Austin (uncredited)
New Lyrics written by Dave Pelman (as W David Pelman)
Performed by Dave Pelman (as W David Pelman)
Courtesy of DP Music Production
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Thomas Kinkade was left-handed but Jared Padalecki is right-handed. To prepare for the part, Jared only used his left hand for the month leading up to filming. There was also a left-handed artist on set who helped Jared look more natural as he worked. See more »Goofs
In the Hangtown Saloon, the pianist's hands are nearly motionless as he plays the blues. See more »Quotes
Maryanne Kinkade: I never knew...Thomas Kinkade: Knew what? That you matter to everyone? Well, you do.
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Inspired by true events See more »Soundtracks
The Twelve Days Of Christmas (Silly Version)Traditional, arranged by Frederic Austin (uncredited)
New Lyrics written by Dave Pelman (as W David Pelman)
Performed by Dave Pelman (as W David Pelman)
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The movie feels like an old black and white movie due to the slow pacing and the nature of the dialogue, which is perfect for the atmosphere of the movie. This movie is incredibly tragic and depressing, but heartbreakingly realistic. It's so grim that it's hard to watch at times on account of the overwhelming gloom. Yet the saddest scenes are the most poignant ones. If you've seen Jared Padalecki as Sam in Supernatural or as Dean in Gilmore Girls, you know that he is a master at portraying youthful innocence in a grounded, relatable way. Sam and Dean were never quite as optimistic and idealistic as Thomas Kinkade is in this movie, so it's a marvel to see Jared add such depth and uniqueness to Thomas without making him anything remotely like Sam or Dean.