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Films to Consider for Your Christmas Eve

Films to Consider for Your Christmas Eve

Shane Black, as a screenwriter, put “Lethal Weapon” and “The Long Kiss Goodnight” in the holiday season, and as a blockbuster director, injected some Yuletide cheer to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with “Iron Man 3.” As a result, it’s probably fitting that his masterwork, “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang,” is also his most Christmas-y film. Films […]

Tonight is the 50th anniversary of “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

Tonight is the 50th anniversary of "A Charlie Brown Christmas."

Tonight, It’s Your 50th Christmas, Charlie Brown will run to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the initial broadcast of A Charlie Brown Christmas on December 9th, 1965. Kristen Bell will host the event, which will feature performances by Sarah McLachlan, Boyz II Men, Pentatonix, and Kristin Chenoweth, who won a Tony Award in 1999 for […]

Christmas Films for Those Who Despise Christmas Films

Christmas Films for Those Who Despise Christmas Films

Todd Haynes’ “Carol,” with its opening act set against the backdrop of the final days before Christmas, is a great choice if you want a picture that evokes the spirit of the holidays without being blatantly about them. Everything from the cold weather, crowded department stores, and putting up Christmas trees is included with a […]

The official description of Amazon’s Lord of the Rings series is epic

The official description of Amazon's Lord of the Rings series is epic

The mystery Lord of the Rings TV series from Amazon Studios has finally been given a thorough description. The streamer has confirmed an official description for the Middle Earth adventure series based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels. The official description of Amazon’s Lord of the Rings series is epic According to TheOneRing.Net, “Amazon Studios’ upcoming series […]

The attack on the Berlin Christmas market was made possible by’serious’ blunders

The attack on the Berlin Christmas market was made possible by'serious' blunders

The 2016 terrorist assault was made possible by bureaucratic failings and fundamental misjudgement of the attacker’s behaviour, according to a Berlin parliament committee investigation. On Monday, a special committee of the Berlin state parliament presented its entire report on the terror incident at the Christmas market in December 2016. The attack on the Berlin Christmas […]

The best whiskies to give as a present during Christmas 2020

The best whiskies to give as a present during Christmas 2020

The tinkle of tumblers tapped in a toast seems to fit with cold, dark winter nights in the same way that carol singers do — although far less annoyingly. It’s a comforting drink, perfect for long evenings spent speaking nonsense. After… well, everything, rambling catch-ups are exactly what the doctor ordered this year. The best […]

Ireland is still recovering from its Christmas hangover

Ireland is still recovering from its Christmas hangover

Ireland was a model for how to employ shutdowns to keep the pandemic under control, but it’s now a case study for how temporary relaxations can lead to disastrous consequences. From Dublin, Gavan Reilly reports. On a dreary Dublin morning, a lone pedestrian remarks, “It wasn’t worth it.” “What good is Christmas if it means […]

With a hybrid sequel-reboot Nia DaCosta’s ‘Candyman’ reimagines the mythology

With a hybrid sequel-reboot Nia DaCosta's 'Candyman' reimagines the mythology

Welcome to Matt Donato’s Revenge of the Remakes, as he takes us on a tour through the realm of horror remakes. When studios announce new remakes, reboots, and reimaginings, we all scream about Hollywood’s lack of originality, but what is the reality? There are far more examples of renovated classics and updated legacies than you […]