What's my criteria for winter holiday movies here?
Just to limit myself, I'll say the movie must not only feel suitable for holidays (that is, it should acknowledge human vulnerability as well as hope--or, even, merriment), it must also at least mention a holiday.
By those lights, Rocky counts--all about the possibility of redeeming failure, plus it has one of my favorite quotes about a holiday; it's sometimes made me truly at peace about being alone at Thanksgiving.
I found the photo in my review of Rocky, one of my old Movie Moments posts from 2008. (2008! gives me pause.)
Anyone want to say what your favorite holiday movies are?
Just to limit myself, I'll say the movie must not only feel suitable for holidays (that is, it should acknowledge human vulnerability as well as hope--or, even, merriment), it must also at least mention a holiday.
By those lights, Rocky counts--all about the possibility of redeeming failure, plus it has one of my favorite quotes about a holiday; it's sometimes made me truly at peace about being alone at Thanksgiving.
I found the photo in my review of Rocky, one of my old Movie Moments posts from 2008. (2008! gives me pause.)
Anyone want to say what your favorite holiday movies are?
