holiday movies Archives

Say It Ain’t So, Joe!

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By Julia Marchese | December 19, 2023

Say It Ain’t So, Joe!

Julia Marchese on how Joe Dante's Gremlins changed her life forever, when she saw it at age five.

Make the Yuletide Gay

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By Ryan Spahn | December 3, 2021

Make the Yuletide Gay

Actor-writer-director Ryan Spahn on how Christmas movies have shaped his holiday season, and the revolutionary new film Single All the Way.

Home Alone is the Greatest Christmas Movie of All, Especially During a Pandemic

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By Anna Roisman | December 15, 2020

Home Alone is the Greatest Christmas Movie of All, Especially During a Pandemic

Anna Roisman digs into a large pizza as she pays tribute to the Macaulay Culkin classic, which oddly feels even more relevant on its 30th anniversary.

Eight Holiday Movies To Teach You About Christmas, If You’re A Jew Like Me

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By Anna Roisman | December 10, 2019

Eight Holiday Movies To Teach You About Christmas, If You’re A Jew Like Me

Comedian Anna Roisman reveals the cinematic source of her knowledge about the gentile holiday extravaganza.

Zach Clark (White Reindeer) Talks Holiday Movies and What Makes Them Special

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By Zach Clark | November 22, 2014

Zach Clark (White Reindeer) Talks Holiday Movies and What Makes Them Special

A lover of all things wintry and festive — not to mention a devoted cinephile — identifies the qualities that make us connect to holiday movies.