Christmas

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE gives all of us hope to keep going, no matter what. Every day, every moment, or second is a start to a new beginning. It would be a shame if any one of us gave up too soon. In the end, love is the reward… the key to living our lives every day, the best we can.…

ARTHUR CHRISTMAS is a criminally underseen, underrated gem from Aardman Animation, the team that brought us WALLACE AND GROMIT, and the ever-charming CHICKEN RUN. After years of sitting on the shelf (like an elf), I’m glad to see it getting some regular rotation on Disney Channel and Freeform for the holidays.  And if you haven’t seen this one, I strongly encourage checking it out. …

TRADING PLACES isn't exactly a traditional Christmas film. It does, in fact, take place around the holidays, including a company Christmas party that features a drunk and disgruntled Santa Claus, and there's a focus on themes of generosity and redemption. That counts.…

I plan to have another CHRISTMAS VACATION viewing to cheer myself up and think of the amazing holidays I did get to spend with mom & dad. …

LAST CHRISTMAS delivers in a beautiful and odd way while also constantly drilling that song into your head.…