11 hours ago The big idea: why we should revive the spirit of Christmas movies past

From Double Indemnity to Women in Love, the accidental viewing of masterpieces was one of the joys of the seasonLast month, I found myself with a few hours to spare on a rainy Saturday night in Antwerp, and only three movie options in the immediate vicinity: Gladiator II, which I had no desire to see; the partly Irish-language rap comedy Kneecap, which I did want to see, but it was subtitled in Dutch; and the 1988 anime Akira, in Japanese with English subtitles, which I had somehow missed all these years. This is my favourite sort of choice: Hobson’s choice, that is. Akira it was.The experience made me think of Max Cherry, the bail bondsman played by Robert Forster in Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie Brown. Asked what he is going to see at the multiplex that afternoon, he replies: “Something that starts soon and looks good.” For anyone who grew up on films prior to the streaming era, Max’s philosophy, and my Antwerp evening, may recall the days of watching movies on terrestrial television...

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12 hours ago Christmas TV 2024: What films are screening on free TV on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day?

Modern favourites and iconic classics; here’s the films screening on free TV this Christmas 📺🎞🎄

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14 hours ago Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? The academic research to end all arguments this Christmas dinner

Yippie-ki-yay - there’s research to back up claims ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie 🥊

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15 hours ago Iconic Christmas film child stars now from Taylor Momsen to Macaulay Culkin

Every Christmas, we settle down to watch our favourite festive movies on rotation, from Home Alone to Love Actually - but where are the stars from these timeless films now?

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16 hours ago Christmas movies that could be bad for your health as expert issues festive film warning

We all have our go-to festive viewing over the Christmas period - but there could be health implications from some of them.

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20 hours ago Santa slays and jingle hells: here's why Christmas horror films are the perfect antidote to the season | Paul Syvret

They can be silly and tasteless – and there’s something suitable for almost any age and audienceA clown walks into a bar. Seriously. Bear with me a minute here.The clown sees a Santa Claus impersonator propped up on a stool with a beer. The clown gambols across to sit on Santa’s lap, and then pees his pants before shooting everyone else in the bar. He steals Santa’s costume, ties him up, douses him with liquid nitrogen and proceeds to smash him to bloody pieces. Ho ho ho. Continue reading...

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