#holiday film

[longreads]

’Tis the Season to Kill the Dead-Mom Holiday Movie Trope

"Look, I get it: I’d also be relieved to find out my new bonk buddy wasn’t a philanderer. I’m not mad at Cameron; I’m mad that the dead wife-mom is a plot device in more Christmas movies than I can stuff in a stocking."

Before you curl up with a holiday movie, check out Cat Modlin-Jackson's new Longreads feature. It might just make you think differently about those festive frolics.

[acmeoop]

Welcome To The Jingle “Klaus” (2019)

[michaelvarrati]

Today's the day! CHRISTMAS WITH YOU is officially out and streaming on Netflix! I'm so proud to have co-written this film and been part of its magical, musical journey. Love this amazing, talented cast & crew. Go watch...and stream the soundtrack after! Merry, merry!

[tears-that-heal]

Keeping to another seasonal tradition of mine, relaxing in bed while watching "The Nightmare before Christmas", and in my comfy leopard pj pants too. Lol Also, the jack-o-lantern t-shirt was a decorating craft I did last year. ☺️🎨

[schlock-luster-video]

On December 19, 2003 The Hebrew Hammer debuted in New York and Los Angeles.

[nicostiel]

#Tag yourself

[bookhouseboy1980-blog]

Thanksgiving (2023) (horror review)

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[onemorestrangeronthestreet]

46 for the ask game!!

46. Favourite holiday film?

If we're talking like Christmas holiday films, I'd have to be boring and say Home Alone

It's a good movie guys, okay? I watch it like every year

The second one is fun too!!

[themarychain]

Saltburn: text post meme 🦌🔪🏰🍷🪽👑

PART 1 / PART 2 / PART 3

[getpaulhoward]

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I love 2013’s Holiday Card image for many reasons… I love the nostalgia, the magic and research that went into creating it.  As a history buff and someone fascinated by WW2 specifically, I love the historical context and connections.  Mostly I love the card because this was the first time (but not the last) my holiday card was also connected to a film project I created.  In this case, my Holiday Short film, Everything Twas (which can be seen here: https://youtu.be/UiGGmQoygZg or by clicking the link in my profile)

The card built upon the film, but important to me, you didn’t have to see Everything Twas to understand and enjoy the card.  The card also didn’t really give any context to the film itself.  They were connected but not dependent on each other.  Inspired by one another!

Production-wise, the card was a much simpler affair shooting.  We tacked it onto the day of shooting I did for Everything Twas.  Hair and Makeup was done by my dear friend LN and Katie would once again help with costuming.

The real work took place in post and that was once again handled by the super talented Gavin Rolph.  We had many conversations, as I am a detail guy, and someone that wants to create something unique and original.  There were “versions” but once we found our footing we were off and running and really worked to finalize the feel and vibe overall.  I had done a fair amount of research (for Everything Twas and then specifically for the card) so I knew that what I was asking for was historically accurate.  Gavin did an amazing job delivering that.  For example, the color palette kept within the palettes used for the late 30’s and early 40’s.  Also, the style of hand painting posters was reproduced here, if you look closely at my hand and wrist for example, the color “bleeds” intentionally.

Inside the card no images appeared but on the right side in red text “SEE MY HOLIDAY FILM, EVERYTHING TWAS: WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/GETPAULHOWARD DO IT FOR YOUR COUNTRY!  A cheeky way to promote the film.  On the right side, in black text, “AND EVEN THOUGH THIS CHRISTMAS TIME MAY FIND US TWO APART, I’LL STILL BE WISHING YOU THE BEST, OLD PAL, WITH ALL MY HEART!  A VERY HAPPY HOLIDAYS! PAUL”

On the back, another American Flag with the credits of the project and below, a quote from Eleanor Roosevelt; “The times are so serious that even children should be made to understand that there are vital differences in people’s beliefs which lead to differences in behavior.”  A fitting quote for then, and now as an unjust and unprovoked war continues in Ukraine.

I do want to address one piece of controversy that came from this card, and I’m not kidding when I say “controversy”, a few strangers who saw the image online lost their minds over the fact that the flag is hung incorrectly in the background.  I think that specifically bothered them because of all the military connections and maybe even the connections to World War 2 specifically.  Speaking of, they are correct, the flag is “hung” incorrectly, and a fact I was aware of.  The stars should be on the left side of the frame, but we made a creative decision based on many factors, but put simply, it looked visually better this way.  It is after all INSPIRED by history and not an actual historical document or item.  I guess you can’t please everyone, even when it comes to Christmas Cards!  2014’s holiday card would take that “inspired by” to a whole other level…

[crownedstoat]

Tis the season for A Christmas Story Christmas

[filmbitchz]

reblog if you would give cheeses to these meeces

[ragdollgaming]

46. favorite holiday film?

Right now, I'd probably have to say Klaus, directed by Sergio Pablos. It's one of the best 2D animated films released in the last decade with absolutely beautiful visuals and a wonderful story with a great sense of humor. I strongly recommend ANYBODY who hasn't seen it to watch it this Christmas.

[schlock-luster-video]

On September 7, 2004 Ernest Saves Christmas was released on DVD in Canada.

Here's a new portrait of Jim Varney to celebrate!

[nicostiel]

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery + Art

[blackandwhiteedit]

Audrey Hepburn as Princess Ann in Roman Holiday (1953) Dir. William Wyler