Jason and Travis Kelce reveal their favorite Christmas movies on the latest episode of the New Heights podcast (and their #1 will surprise you)… plus why Die Hard is NOT a festive classic!

Bruce Willis' Christmas action thriller Die Hard isn't actually a Christmas movie, Jason Kelce pointed out to brother Travis in the latest edition of their New Heights podcast.

According to the Philadelphia Eagles center, the 1988 film, which depicts a fictional standoff between police and terrorists at a company party, is great to watch around Christmas. Or, for that matter, it's appropriate for any time of year, which is exactly why it's not a Christmas movie.

“Die Hard is not a Christmas movie, it's not,” Jason told the Kansas City Chiefs tight end. “It's a movie you should watch around Christmas.”

Travis pressed his brother on the distinction, “Well, what's the difference?”

“It's not a Christmas movie,” Jason continued. 'It's a film you can watch all year round. Die Hard is acceptable to watch at any time. You can't watch A Christmas Story in July.”

Jason admitted that he “hadn't seen Die Hard in a long time” and is “embarrassed to say” that he doesn't remember it very well, so Travis quickly offered up a reminder.

“Imagine Bruce Willis walking out of an exploding building as the explosions are just going off, and he's barely alive,” Travis said, leaving out Alan Rickman's celebrated performance as villain Hans Gruber. 'That's the whole movie. He'll kill him, I'm just kidding.'

The two bonded over A Christmas Story, especially since it was filmed in their native Cleveland.

“A Christmas story touches me, that makes me feel, because as a kid it was filmed in Cleveland, Tower City, I remember going down that slide, I remember going to the mall,” Travis said, as he remembered some of the film's most extraordinary moments. well worn scenes. “Plus, just the scene from the outside reminds me of a snowy Christmas in Cleveland.”

Bruce Willis' Christmas thriller Die Hard doesn't meet the criteria to be a Christmas movie, says Eagles center Jason Kelce

As for his favorite Christmas movie, Travis offered up Will Ferrell's Elf or Four Christmases, a Christmas-themed romantic comedy starring Vince Vaughn.

“I'm a comedy guy, I don't like unfunny Christmas movies,” Travis said.

Jason agreed.

“Dude, I love both movies,” he said. “I would probably put Elf over Four Christmases, but I'm such a Vince Vaughn guy that I'll watch Four Christmases every day of the week.”

As for his best holiday movie, Jason said, “A Christmas Story is the Answer,” while also offering up the animated film “Klaus” on Netflix.

However, Travis opted for a more Seussian alternative.

“The Grinch?” he said. “Damn, that's another good one. Jim Carrey is just my favorite in everything, man.”

Unfortunately for the brothers' Christmas plans, they both work on Mondays.

Travis' Chiefs (9-5) host the rival Las Vegas Raiders at 1:00 PM EST, while Jason's collapsing Eagles (10-4) host the rival New York Giants at 4:30 PM.