Traditional Christmas films get overplayed this time of year so every once in a while it’s nice to play something that doesn’t feature clay-mation or Jimmy Stewart diving off a bridge. For those cinephiles seeking a little more subversive entertainment for the long holiday break, check out these five films. Die Hard The Scene: After …
We all have holiday traditions. Growing up in Western Pennsylvania, then Central Ohio, then Western Pennsylvania again, we had more than a few Christmas ones. Every Christmas morning, we weren’t allowed to open a single present until my father finished his coffee. And he took his time. When he finally gulped down the last swallow, …
In a recent exclusive report from Variety, Bill Murray announced that he will be starring in a Christmas Special where he will be performing classic Christmas carols. Joining him on the special is his Lost in Translation director Sofia Coppola. The special will not be a live event like most Christmas specials are, but instead more like film with undefined parameters. Sofia Coppola confirms the collaboration but is unable to divulge further details other than her excitement for having Murray’s vocal skills at her disposal.
It’s almost that time of year again: the snow is falling, the bells are jingling, and the animals are…partying? At least in the wild world of Animal Crossing, they are. As my fellow Crossers know, December 24th marks Toy Day in the Animal Crossing series. This year, those of us not from Japan will be …
Happy #1-#4 Writer: Grant Morrison Artist: Darick Robertson Colorist: Richard P Clark Publisher: Image Comics Christmas is a magical time. It’s a time when people come together, put aside their differences and truly, live for the moment. Sure, there are some pessimists who say that the spirit of the holidays has been perverted by the corporate …
This past week, Lady Gaga hosted a fun, somewhat psychedelic hour of television on ABC: Lady Gaga and The Muppets’ Holiday Special. In many ways, the special transported me back to the mid-80s, when a post-Muppet Show troupe of puppets were still dominating all facets of media at the time. Now that the Muppets are successfully …
The holiday season is already upon us and if you have some gamers on your list you have your hands full. Not everyone has the funds to get gamers the new consoles and games this holiday season. So what do you give the gamer on your list? Here are some solutions to help you get …
It’s A Wonderful Life Directed by Frank Capra Starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, and Lionel Barrymore USA, 130 min – 1946. Frank Capra’s It’s A Wonderful Life opens with a series of prayers for George Bailey (James Stewart), from family and friends. George has fallen on hard times this Christmas Eve. Although he has spent …
Let’s face it Christmas television in recent years has become pretty dire; here is a list of alternative programs and Christmas specials for you to enjoy over the Christmas holidays! 12. Community, “Abed’s Uncontrollable Christmas” Known for it’s endless pop culture references, Community carried on this theme with their Christmas episode. What makes it stand …
Happy Endings, Season 3, Episode 7: “No-Ho-Ho” Written by Prentice Penny Directed by Michael Patrick Jann Airs Tuesdays at 9pm (ET) on ABC BUSTED!!! At least Jane is, when she hands over her ID to the waiter and a new revelation is revealed- Jane has been lying about her age for the past several years, …
Doctor Who, 2011 Christmas Special, “The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe” Written by Steven Moffat Directed by Farren Blackburn Aired Christmas at 9pm (ET) on BBC America This week, on Doctor Who: The Arwell family’s Christmas present from the Doctor goes predictably awry Since its return in 2005, Doctor Who has established a tradition …
Break out the mince pies and hand me a glass of eggnog! In case some of you have been locked in a cupboard since October, or are a graphic designer, Christmas, like a speeding truck with its drunken driver asleep behind the wheel, is approaching full speed with headlights blazing. All over the western world …
Throughout the month of December, TV Editor Kate Kulzick and Film Editor Ricky D will review classic Christmas adaptions, posting a total of 13 each, one a day, until the 25th of December. The catch: They will swap roles as Rick takes on reviews of television Christmas specials and Kate takes on Christmas movies. …
Throughout the month of December, TV Editor Kate Kulzick and Film Editor Ricky D will review classic Christmas adaptions, posting a total of 13 each, one a day, until the 25th of December. The catch: They will swap roles as Rick takes on reviews of television Christmas specials and Kate takes on Christmas movies. Today …
Throughout the month of December, TV Editor Kate Kulzick and Film Editor Ricky D will review classic Christmas adaptions, posting a total of 13 each, one a day, until the 25th of December. The catch: They will swap roles as Rick takes on reviews of television Christmas specials and Kate takes on Christmas movies. Today …
Throughout the month of December, TV Editor Kate Kulzick and Film Editor Ricky D will review classic Christmas adaptions, posting a total of 13 each, one a day, until the 25th of December. The catch: They will swap roles as Rick takes on reviews of television Christmas specials and Kate takes on Christmas movies. Today …
Throughout the month of December, TV Editor Kate Kulzick and Film Editor Ricky D will review classic Christmas adaptions, posting a total of 13 each, one a day, until the 25th of December. The catch: They will swap roles as Rick takes on reviews of television Christmas specials and Kate takes on Christmas movies. Today …
Throughout the month of December, TV Editor Kate Kulzick and Film Editor Ricky D will review classic Christmas adaptions, posting a total of 13 each, one a day, until the 25th of December. The catch: They will swap roles as Rick takes on reviews of television Christmas specials and Kate takes on Christmas movies. Today …
Throughout the month of December, TV Editor Kate Kulzick and Film Editor Ricky D will review classic Christmas adaptions, posting a total of 13 each, one a day, until the 25th of December. The catch: They will swap roles as Rick will take on reviews of classic television Christmas specials and Kate will take on …
Community, Season 3, Episode 10 “Regional Holiday Music” Airs Thursdays, 8pm EST on NBC So Community is now benched and for how long we don’t yet know, but if they absolutely had to go out, this was the way to do it. It combined everything that I love. Christmas, musicals, and hating of Glee, all …
Throughout the month of December, TV Editor Kate Kulzick and Film Editor Ricky D will review classic Christmas adaptions, posting a total of 13 each, one a day, until the 25th of December. The catch: They will swap roles as Rick will take on reviews of classic television Christmas specials and Kate will take on …
Throughout the month of December, TV Editor Kate Kulzick and Film Editor Ricky D will review classic Christmas adaptions, posting a total of 13 each, one a day, until the 25th of December. The catch: They will swap roles as Rick will take on reviews of classic television Christmas specials and Kate will take on …
Day 4: La Cité des Enfants Perdus (1995) Written by Gilles Adrien and Jean-Pierre Jeunet Directed by Marc Caro and Jean-Pierre Jeunet What’s it about? A little girl, Miette, and a carnival strong man, One, team up to look for One’s brother, Denree, who’s been kidnapped by a mad scientist attempting to steal children’s dreams. …