If you’re looking to take a break from the saccharine allure of the North Pole and opt for a WWII POW camp in Indonesia, I recommend MERRY CHRISTMAS, MR. LAWRENCE.…
Continue ReadingOne of my mother’s favorite holiday season movies was THE BISHOP’S WIFE. I have seen it more than a dozen times. I fondly remember us sitting together on our worn-out couch, watching movies. She could share inside tips and info about the stars as if she knew each one personally. Her knowledge enraptured me, and I enjoyed every moment of being whisked deep into an engaging story. She was a huge fan of David Niven, Loretta Young, and, of course,…
Continue ReadingI doubted that GREMLINS would hold up after all these years, but holy hell, it does. With the structure of a B horror movie, the film somehow defied the odds and became a classic that generations are still talking about forty years after its release. And yes, this is 100% a Christmas movie. Let me count a few of the reasons: Upon rewatching it, I also started digging into the film’s theme, which is all about consumerism. The movie paints…
Continue Reading“If you believe in this spirit thing, the miracle will happen, and then you’ll want it to happen again tomorrow… It can happen every day, you’ve just got to want that feeling.” – Bill Murray in SCROOGED That’s right – it’s time to feel the moment and that holiday spirit thing. It’s time for Spoiler Free Review’s 12 days of Christmas 2023 edition! We will post our favorite holiday experiences with 12 reviews and illustrations of movies, TV, and music.…
Continue ReadingMIRACLE ON 34th STREET is light, captivating, sentimental, and heartwarming. The director, George Seaton, created the perfect film for Thanksgiving and Christmas.…
Continue ReadingThe nostalgia of growing up with MICKEY'S CHRISTMAS CAROL fills our home with warmth and Christmas spirit. That said, times move on, and generations slowly get older.…
Continue ReadingIn the spirit of the holidays, you could watch several Christmas movies and TV shows. Instead, why not celebrate by having a "Festivus for the rest of us"…
Continue ReadingDoes HOLIDAY AFFAIR have some redeeming qualities? Yes, of course! Seeing the depictions of long-gone department stores selling toys with real salespeople is magical. And watching customers get dressed up in suits and dresses to go to the store.…
Continue ReadingTHE VELVETEEN RABBIT is a sweet gem. It is a classic because audiences will want to watch it every Holiday Season.…
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