According to the combined predictions of Gold Derby users as of this writing, two closed shows are expected to receive nominations for Best Musical at this year’s Tony Awards. They are “Days of Wine and Roses,” which is in fifth place with 19/2 odds, and “Here Lies Love,” which is in second with 5/1 odds. Traditionally, however, closed shows tend to struggle getting Best Musical noms.
“Here Lies Love” opened way back in the summer of last year and was well received by critics. Yet it sadly never caught on commercially and ended up closing last November. Meanwhile, “Days of Wine and Roses” had already intended to be a limited run with its final performance planned for April 28 after opening in January to its own critical acclaim. Yet due to lackluster grosses, the run became even more limited, ending early on March 31.
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“Here Lies Love” opened way back in the summer of last year and was well received by critics. Yet it sadly never caught on commercially and ended up closing last November. Meanwhile, “Days of Wine and Roses” had already intended to be a limited run with its final performance planned for April 28 after opening in January to its own critical acclaim. Yet due to lackluster grosses, the run became even more limited, ending early on March 31.
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- 4/17/2024
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: In advance of its big slate presentation tomorrow here at CinemaCon, we’ve caught word from exhibition sources that Lionsgate is making a few release-date changes.
First of all, its anticipated reboot of The Crow from director Rupert Sanders and starring Bill Skarsgård is moving from June 7 to August 23.
On its new date, The Crow will go up against Amazon MGM’s Zoë Kravitz’s feature directorial debut, the suspense thriller Blink Twice, as well as Sony’s Kendrick Brothers’ faith-based title The Forge.
The Crow, based on the original graphic novel by James O’Barr, follows soulmates Eric Draven (Skarsgård) and Shelly Webster (FKA Twigs), who are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge on their killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the...
First of all, its anticipated reboot of The Crow from director Rupert Sanders and starring Bill Skarsgård is moving from June 7 to August 23.
On its new date, The Crow will go up against Amazon MGM’s Zoë Kravitz’s feature directorial debut, the suspense thriller Blink Twice, as well as Sony’s Kendrick Brothers’ faith-based title The Forge.
The Crow, based on the original graphic novel by James O’Barr, follows soulmates Eric Draven (Skarsgård) and Shelly Webster (FKA Twigs), who are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge on their killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the...
- 4/9/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Crimson Peak 4K Uhd from Arrow Video
Crimson Peak will haunt 4K Ultra HD on May 21 via Arrow Video. The 2015 Gothic horror/romance is presented in 4K with Dolby Vision, approved by director Guillermo del Toro, and original DTS:X Master Audio sound.
Del Toro co-wrote the script with frequent collaborator Matthew Robbins. Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunnam, and Jim Beaver star with Doug Jones and Javier Botet appearing as ghosts.
The limited edition set comes with a double-sided poster, four double-sided postcards, and an 80-page book featuring writings by David Jenkins and Simon Abrams, an interview with del Toro, and conceptual illustrations by Guy Davis and Oscar Chichoni, all housed in...
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Crimson Peak 4K Uhd from Arrow Video
Crimson Peak will haunt 4K Ultra HD on May 21 via Arrow Video. The 2015 Gothic horror/romance is presented in 4K with Dolby Vision, approved by director Guillermo del Toro, and original DTS:X Master Audio sound.
Del Toro co-wrote the script with frequent collaborator Matthew Robbins. Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunnam, and Jim Beaver star with Doug Jones and Javier Botet appearing as ghosts.
The limited edition set comes with a double-sided poster, four double-sided postcards, and an 80-page book featuring writings by David Jenkins and Simon Abrams, an interview with del Toro, and conceptual illustrations by Guy Davis and Oscar Chichoni, all housed in...
- 3/1/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Star-crossed lovers, hopeless romantics, or just unlucky in love. Valentine’s Day films are not just about head-over-heels happy endings. That would be a bit on the boring side. The films that have captivated the romantic genre are the ones about heartache, bad timing, yearning and the strong forces that keep true lovers apart.
William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Rick and Ilsa, portrayed by Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, from Casablanca, and Chow Mo-wan & Su Li-zhen from In the Mood For Love all have to overcome their hearts’ desire as forces they can’t control keep them apart as time and fate lead to their ultimate betrayal.
Related: Deadline’s 50 Classic Holiday Movies Gallery: From ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ And ‘A Christmas Story’ To ‘Die Hard’ And ‘The Holiday’
As we tangoed and groaned our way out of the 80s with Dirty Dancing and When Harry Met Sally, the...
William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Rick and Ilsa, portrayed by Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, from Casablanca, and Chow Mo-wan & Su Li-zhen from In the Mood For Love all have to overcome their hearts’ desire as forces they can’t control keep them apart as time and fate lead to their ultimate betrayal.
Related: Deadline’s 50 Classic Holiday Movies Gallery: From ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ And ‘A Christmas Story’ To ‘Die Hard’ And ‘The Holiday’
As we tangoed and groaned our way out of the 80s with Dirty Dancing and When Harry Met Sally, the...
- 2/14/2024
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
As 2023 comes to a close, we here at JoBlo.com would like to take a moment to pay tribute to some of the people who sadly passed away this year. Our deepest respect goes out to everyone in the industry we have lost, and our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of those who died in 2023. These talented individuals will always be remembered for their impact on the world of film and television.
In Memory Of…
Earl Boen
Earl Boen died at the age of 81 on January 5th. The actor was best known as Dr. Peter Silberman in The Terminator, a role he reprised in Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, making him the only other actor aside from Arnold Schwarzenegger to appear in the first three movies.
Boen always wanted to inject a little more humour into his performance, but director James Cameron kept telling him no…...
In Memory Of…
Earl Boen
Earl Boen died at the age of 81 on January 5th. The actor was best known as Dr. Peter Silberman in The Terminator, a role he reprised in Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, making him the only other actor aside from Arnold Schwarzenegger to appear in the first three movies.
Boen always wanted to inject a little more humour into his performance, but director James Cameron kept telling him no…...
- 1/1/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
What are Travis Kelce’s favorite movies on the list? Between the season of holidays and the festive vibe of Christmas, when everyone is just busy enjoying their vacations with the cold breeze of December Travis Kelce also made some comments about his plans regarding this Christmas Eve.
He revealed that he is currently loving the whole cosy environment with gentle cold air, socks pulled up with sweaters and with hot cocoa he is just loving this side of fuzzy December which gives an extra touch of good dose for his holidays.
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Travis Kelce Reveals His Favorite Christmas Movies to Watch During the Holidays!
Recently on Travis Kelce’s aptly titled podcast ‘New Heights’, he revealed his second side, along with his brother Jason, Kelce revealed his fun-loving side not forgetting his marvelous performances in many hit movies including ‘Elf,’ ‘Home Alone,...
He revealed that he is currently loving the whole cosy environment with gentle cold air, socks pulled up with sweaters and with hot cocoa he is just loving this side of fuzzy December which gives an extra touch of good dose for his holidays.
Also Read: Who Will Replace Jonathan Majors as Kang?
Travis Kelce Reveals His Favorite Christmas Movies to Watch During the Holidays!
Recently on Travis Kelce’s aptly titled podcast ‘New Heights’, he revealed his second side, along with his brother Jason, Kelce revealed his fun-loving side not forgetting his marvelous performances in many hit movies including ‘Elf,’ ‘Home Alone,...
- 12/27/2023
- by Swati Kumari
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The Twilight Zone is one of the greatest television shows of all time. And the twice yearly airing of the ’60s series on Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve has become as much a tradition on Syfy as watching A Christmas Story on TBS. Hearing countless tales narrated by series creator Rod Serling about man’s folly and the lessons life will always offer feels like the perfect way to ring in a new year. Although humankind still faces the same issues and fears that we did back when Serling created the science fiction anthology, the moral story of each bizarre take on the subject matter is always poignant and asks for the best of society. There aren’t many shows today that hold people accountable for their collective behavior, and far fewer offer lessons on how to behave in the world. These things make The Twilight Zone...
- 12/26/2023
- TV Insider
The concept of the holiday movie began back in 1898 with G.A. Smith’s pioneering silent film Santa Claus. The first of its kind to show the depiction of Santa that only runs just shy over a minute.
Since then Hollywood has belted out an array of films that have either been true to the genre such as A Christmas Story; The Holiday; Miracle On 34th Street; Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey or films like Die Hard; Brazil, and Gremlins that have teetered on the edge of identifying as a holiday film.
Then there are the anti-holiday movies and the Christmas horrors. Subgenres of their own like the slasher Silent Night, Deadly Night, Black Christmas, and Christmas Evil, a John Waters favorite, so you are inclined to know what demented viewing you are in for.
Related: 50 Classic Valentine’s Movies Gallery: From ‘Amelie’ & ‘In The Mood For Love’ To ‘Paris, Texas...
Since then Hollywood has belted out an array of films that have either been true to the genre such as A Christmas Story; The Holiday; Miracle On 34th Street; Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey or films like Die Hard; Brazil, and Gremlins that have teetered on the edge of identifying as a holiday film.
Then there are the anti-holiday movies and the Christmas horrors. Subgenres of their own like the slasher Silent Night, Deadly Night, Black Christmas, and Christmas Evil, a John Waters favorite, so you are inclined to know what demented viewing you are in for.
Related: 50 Classic Valentine’s Movies Gallery: From ‘Amelie’ & ‘In The Mood For Love’ To ‘Paris, Texas...
- 12/25/2023
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
This episode of the Horror TV Shows We Miss video series was Written and Narrated by Niki Minter, Edited by Lance Vlcek, Produced by John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
Horror for Christmas? Yes, I’m here to holly your jolly, deck your halls, and sacrifice your children to Krampus. What a merry holiday season indeed! Since our October vid focused on Halloween Specials, I figured the Spooky Christmas crossovers deserved some attention as well.
As a kid, my family did have Christmas watching traditions like most. We did Scrooged, A Christmas Story, Frosty, Charlie Brown, Garfield, Home Alone, Gremlins (Ahhhh it’s controversial), Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands…and my mom may have snuck in Black Christmas. She was and is a fan of Holiday-based Horror. Her favorite being My Bloody Valentine. All of this is totally normal. So, as you can probably guess, the tradition has continued.
Horror for Christmas? Yes, I’m here to holly your jolly, deck your halls, and sacrifice your children to Krampus. What a merry holiday season indeed! Since our October vid focused on Halloween Specials, I figured the Spooky Christmas crossovers deserved some attention as well.
As a kid, my family did have Christmas watching traditions like most. We did Scrooged, A Christmas Story, Frosty, Charlie Brown, Garfield, Home Alone, Gremlins (Ahhhh it’s controversial), Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands…and my mom may have snuck in Black Christmas. She was and is a fan of Holiday-based Horror. Her favorite being My Bloody Valentine. All of this is totally normal. So, as you can probably guess, the tradition has continued.
- 12/25/2023
- by Niki Minter
- JoBlo.com
Oh, we are just up to our ass in this debate again, John? Even 35 years after its release, 1988’s Die Hard is as cited around the holiday season as often as Home Alone and A Christmas Story. And that comes down to two sides: you either watch it every year or you argue why it’s not a Christmas movie. As it turns out, co-writer Steven E. de Souza is at least in support of those in the former camp.
Posting on social media over this holiday weekend, de Souza stated (with tongue in cheek?) that not only is Die Hard unequivocally a Christmas movie, it’s even more so than the one where Bing Crosby tap dances with Danny f*ckin’ Kaye. ““White Christmas” is universally acknowledged as a benchmark Christmas movie, so empirical evidence proves “Die Hard” is even *more* Christmas-y.”
For starters, Die Hard takes place entirely during the Christmas holiday – chiefly,...
Posting on social media over this holiday weekend, de Souza stated (with tongue in cheek?) that not only is Die Hard unequivocally a Christmas movie, it’s even more so than the one where Bing Crosby tap dances with Danny f*ckin’ Kaye. ““White Christmas” is universally acknowledged as a benchmark Christmas movie, so empirical evidence proves “Die Hard” is even *more* Christmas-y.”
For starters, Die Hard takes place entirely during the Christmas holiday – chiefly,...
- 12/25/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Bruce Willis Net Worth (Picture Credit: IMDb)
Bruce Willis is grabbing headlines these days, thanks to the Christmas season and his classic film Die Hard. The debate about whether the action film is a Christmas holiday film has already been discussed a zillion times, but now the superstar has himself ended the debate.
The film was released in the summer of 1988, and despite being an action film, it motivated the audience to enjoy it as a Christmas classic since the film dealt with a plot that unfolds on Christmas Eve.
During a recent conversation, Peter Billingsley, the actor from ‘A Christmas Story,’ tried convincing the cinematographer of Die Hard that the film was a Christmas film. However, years ago, during a debate, Bruce Willis ended the debate by saying it is not a Christmas film but is goddamn a Bruce Willis film!
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Bruce Willis is grabbing headlines these days, thanks to the Christmas season and his classic film Die Hard. The debate about whether the action film is a Christmas holiday film has already been discussed a zillion times, but now the superstar has himself ended the debate.
The film was released in the summer of 1988, and despite being an action film, it motivated the audience to enjoy it as a Christmas classic since the film dealt with a plot that unfolds on Christmas Eve.
During a recent conversation, Peter Billingsley, the actor from ‘A Christmas Story,’ tried convincing the cinematographer of Die Hard that the film was a Christmas film. However, years ago, during a debate, Bruce Willis ended the debate by saying it is not a Christmas film but is goddamn a Bruce Willis film!
Trending Box Office Flashback: Tom Cruise’s Top...
- 12/25/2023
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Merry Creepmas, you filthy animals. The final day of Bloody Disgusting’s 12 Days of Creepmas is here, and it feels only fitting to celebrate with the reigning champion of holiday horror: Bob Clark’s Black Christmas.
In case you missed any of the holiday festivities, you can keep track of the 12 Days of Creepmas here.
Released in 1974, Black Christmas has a simple setup on paper; over Christmas break, the residents of a sorority house are stalked and preyed upon by an unseen foe. Thanks to director Bob Clark and screenwriter Roy Moore, the plot isn’t quite so simple as it sounds thanks to a wonderfully complex cast of characters and character-driven moments that enhance the horror.
Scene-stealer Barb (Margot Kidder) is foul-mouthed and unapologetic, and her pranks or drunken quips ensure this sorority house is full of life. Barb is the precise type of handful that likely wears on housemother Mrs.
In case you missed any of the holiday festivities, you can keep track of the 12 Days of Creepmas here.
Released in 1974, Black Christmas has a simple setup on paper; over Christmas break, the residents of a sorority house are stalked and preyed upon by an unseen foe. Thanks to director Bob Clark and screenwriter Roy Moore, the plot isn’t quite so simple as it sounds thanks to a wonderfully complex cast of characters and character-driven moments that enhance the horror.
Scene-stealer Barb (Margot Kidder) is foul-mouthed and unapologetic, and her pranks or drunken quips ensure this sorority house is full of life. Barb is the precise type of handful that likely wears on housemother Mrs.
- 12/25/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Travis Kelce loves to watch Christmas movies during the holiday season!
The 34-year-old NFL star has had quite the year! Travis started dating Taylor Swift back in September, and has been enjoying his 11th season with the Kansas City Chiefs coming off their Super Bowl victory.
Ahead of Christmas, Travis revealed his favorite holiday-inspired movie!
Keep reading to find out more…
During the latest episode of the New Heights podcast, which he hosts with his brother Jason Kelce, Travis shared that his favorite Christmas film is 1983′s A Christmas Story.
“Damn, man, there are so many good ones,” he said. “I mean, A Christmas Story hits home. That’s the one that gives me the feels because it’s filmed in Cleveland.”
If you didn’t know, Travis was born in Westlake, Ohio, which is located just outside of Cleveland. He explained how A Christmas Story brings back childhood memories.
The 34-year-old NFL star has had quite the year! Travis started dating Taylor Swift back in September, and has been enjoying his 11th season with the Kansas City Chiefs coming off their Super Bowl victory.
Ahead of Christmas, Travis revealed his favorite holiday-inspired movie!
Keep reading to find out more…
During the latest episode of the New Heights podcast, which he hosts with his brother Jason Kelce, Travis shared that his favorite Christmas film is 1983′s A Christmas Story.
“Damn, man, there are so many good ones,” he said. “I mean, A Christmas Story hits home. That’s the one that gives me the feels because it’s filmed in Cleveland.”
If you didn’t know, Travis was born in Westlake, Ohio, which is located just outside of Cleveland. He explained how A Christmas Story brings back childhood memories.
- 12/25/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Peter Billingsley is sharing his thoughts on the long-standing debate over the movie Die Hard!
The Bruce Willis-starring action film has long had a debate on whether it is a Christmas movie or not, and even the director of the film has settled it.
Recently, Peter, who starred as Ralphie in the iconic Christmas movie A Christmas Story, shared his thoughts on the debate.
Keep reading to find out what he said…
“Can we have a healthy debate? Can we make the argument to you of why it’s a Christmas movie?” Peter asked Die Hard cinematographer Jan de Bont on a recent episode of his podcast, A Cinematic Christmas Journey.
Jan is a skeptic on the fact if it is a Christmas movie, but Peter held a strong argument, noting that the movie starts and ends with a Christmas song, and there are Santas everywhere.
Another reason Peter...
The Bruce Willis-starring action film has long had a debate on whether it is a Christmas movie or not, and even the director of the film has settled it.
Recently, Peter, who starred as Ralphie in the iconic Christmas movie A Christmas Story, shared his thoughts on the debate.
Keep reading to find out what he said…
“Can we have a healthy debate? Can we make the argument to you of why it’s a Christmas movie?” Peter asked Die Hard cinematographer Jan de Bont on a recent episode of his podcast, A Cinematic Christmas Journey.
Jan is a skeptic on the fact if it is a Christmas movie, but Peter held a strong argument, noting that the movie starts and ends with a Christmas song, and there are Santas everywhere.
Another reason Peter...
- 12/25/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The holidays are full of traditions, from families trimming the tree together to leaving cookies and carrots out for Santa and his reindeer, but only one Christmas tradition will remind you of the dangers of putting your tongue on a cold, metal pole. Starting on Sunday, Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. Et on both TBS and TNT, your family can gather around the TV to watch the holiday classic “A Christmas Story” for 24 straight hours. So, before, during, and after all of your other family traditions, you can pine for an official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200-shot, range model air rifle. The Streamable recommends that you watch the 1983 classic with a subscription to Sling TV in part because currently, you can get your first month of service for 50% off. If that’s not a major award, I don’t know what is! You can watch with a subscription to Sling TV.
- 12/24/2023
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
I grew up in Canada, and I’d wager the experience – at least as far as pop culture goes – was probably pretty similar to growing up in the States. Yet, there were some minor, strange differences. Here, we have a regulatory body called the Crtc (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission), which ensures that about 30% of the content that’s broadcast on TV qualifies as “Canadian Content.” Thus, whenever you turn on the TV, one of our Canadian channels is bound to show something Canadian, including movies. While holiday classics like A Christmas Story and Black Christmas counted as Canadian Content (God Bless Bob Clark) we could reliably see around the holidays, more adventurous TV stations would show something outside the box. One such station was the adult-oriented Showcase (not to be confused with Showtime), which would program an utterly mental movie called The Silent Partner every Christmas Eve.
If you’re not Canadian,...
If you’re not Canadian,...
- 12/24/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Is it your Christmas wish to spend the day with Mickey, Minnie, and your other favorite Disney characters? While celebrating the holiday at Disney World or Disneyland might not be in the cards this year, you can still soak in some Disney Christmas magic thanks to the 2023 Disney Christmas parade.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. The 2023 parade features a star-studded lineup of performers, including Derek and Julianne Hough, Chrissy Metz, Smashing Pumpkins, and Michael Bolton. Here’s what you need to know about the 2023 Disney Christmas parade and how to watch it.
Disney’s Christmas Day parade airs at 10 a.m. on ABC The Smashing Pumpkins at the 2023 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade | ABC/Disney Parks
Disney’s Christmas Day parade has been a holiday tradition since 1983. Filmed earlier this year at Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in Anaheim,...
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. The 2023 parade features a star-studded lineup of performers, including Derek and Julianne Hough, Chrissy Metz, Smashing Pumpkins, and Michael Bolton. Here’s what you need to know about the 2023 Disney Christmas parade and how to watch it.
Disney’s Christmas Day parade airs at 10 a.m. on ABC The Smashing Pumpkins at the 2023 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade | ABC/Disney Parks
Disney’s Christmas Day parade has been a holiday tradition since 1983. Filmed earlier this year at Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in Anaheim,...
- 12/24/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have wanted to share it with as many people as possible. “Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net” is the outlet for that passion. In this column, I will showcase the kick-ass artwork of some great artists, with the hopes that these artists get the attention they deserve. That’s the aim. If you have any questions or comments, or even suggestions of art or other great artists, feel free to contact me at any time at theodorebond@joblo.com.
A Christmas Story by Dkng Studios
Christmas Vacation by John Dunn
The Grinch by Roman
Home Alone by Phil Shelly
It’s A Wonderful Life by Laurent Durieux
Jingle All The Way...
A Christmas Story by Dkng Studios
Christmas Vacation by John Dunn
The Grinch by Roman
Home Alone by Phil Shelly
It’s A Wonderful Life by Laurent Durieux
Jingle All The Way...
- 12/23/2023
- by Theodore Bond
- JoBlo.com
A great Christmas movie will not only make the grade for the test of time, but it can become a beloved part of a person’s life. Ask 15 people which is their favorite holiday film, and you may get 15 different titles. Our photo gallery focuses on the 15 titles we believe are the best of all time. Scroll through the gallery, read our descriptions, and debate with us the order, ranked best to worst, and which ones you think are missing.
Our list is led off by the classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” starring James Stewart, a film that was deemed a box office bomb when it was first released. It was the relentless airings on television over the past few decades that made it a favorite for many families. Stewart is also featured in the lesser-known but still wonderful “The Shop Around the Corner.” While that movie is uplifting, other...
Our list is led off by the classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” starring James Stewart, a film that was deemed a box office bomb when it was first released. It was the relentless airings on television over the past few decades that made it a favorite for many families. Stewart is also featured in the lesser-known but still wonderful “The Shop Around the Corner.” While that movie is uplifting, other...
- 12/18/2023
- by Tom O'Brien and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
The episode of Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? covering Black Christmas (2006) was Written and Narrated by Adam Walton, Edited by Juan Jimenez, Produced by Andrew Hatfield and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
The weather has turned, all of your local stores will now be well stocked up with Christmas tat, and parents will be frantically searching for new and inventive naughty shenanigans for that fucking elf to get up to, and for kids to jump out of bed and probably forget they had a ‘magic’ elf that’s probably riding around on the pet cat. That’s right gore-hounds, Christmas is upon us, so you know what that means? Christmas carnage! Yes, there’s nothing we like more here in the haunted JoBlo dungeons than revisiting some classic festive bloodshed. Of course, this time of year always brings us repeats of the usual Christmas staples like It’s A Wonderful Life,...
The weather has turned, all of your local stores will now be well stocked up with Christmas tat, and parents will be frantically searching for new and inventive naughty shenanigans for that fucking elf to get up to, and for kids to jump out of bed and probably forget they had a ‘magic’ elf that’s probably riding around on the pet cat. That’s right gore-hounds, Christmas is upon us, so you know what that means? Christmas carnage! Yes, there’s nothing we like more here in the haunted JoBlo dungeons than revisiting some classic festive bloodshed. Of course, this time of year always brings us repeats of the usual Christmas staples like It’s A Wonderful Life,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Adam Walton
- JoBlo.com
Ho Ho Ho motherf*ckers! Yup, it’s that time of year again…the giving season. As families everywhere come together to celebrate the holidays, bundle up by the fire, and indulge in a parade of sappy Christmas movies, the real adults in the room are going to need something with a bit more kick. Think about it, the all-time best Christmas movies – It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, A Christmas Story, Home Alone, you name it – all revolve around sentimental family-friendly stories for children and adults to enjoy equally. But f*ck all that, Jack, this year we’re all about honoring a bona fide Christmas classic expressly aimed at adult audiences. While Die Hard and Violent Night are worthy action-packed contenders, it’s time to dish out the edible cookies and spiked eggnog for Bad Santa – easily the most politically incorrect and controversially transgressive Christmas comedy on record.
- 12/18/2023
- by Jake Dee
- JoBlo.com
Christmas just isn’t the same without Arnold Schwarzenegger – and we’re not just talking about holiday classic Jingle All the Way. Arnold has gotten into the Christmas spirit in a big way yet again this year, giving out presents at a youth center in Los Angeles, something he has been doing for over three decades. And he has a pretty sincere reason for doing so.
As he wrote on TikTok, “There is a reason I have been handing out presents at the Hollenback Center in Boyle Heights for over 30 years. When I first came to America, my friends at Gold’s Gym were so generous. They brought me in during Christmas time and made me feel so happy and included. I love being able to give back and see the smiles on the kids’ faces when they get their gifts. Merry Christmas to all!” The caption accompanied a video of Arnold handing out Christmas gifts,...
As he wrote on TikTok, “There is a reason I have been handing out presents at the Hollenback Center in Boyle Heights for over 30 years. When I first came to America, my friends at Gold’s Gym were so generous. They brought me in during Christmas time and made me feel so happy and included. I love being able to give back and see the smiles on the kids’ faces when they get their gifts. Merry Christmas to all!” The caption accompanied a video of Arnold handing out Christmas gifts,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
With Christmas just one week (and one day) away, we wanted to ask you, the people, what your favorite Christmas Movie is? It doesn’t have to be the movie you think is the best, just the one that you eagerly anticipate watching every year. Is it the timeless tale of an angel getting its wings in It’s A Wonderful Life? or perhaps the under-appreciated (and genuinely hilarious) R rated The Night Before is how you kick off your holiday season?
Do you look forward to seeing Jack Skellington discover the true meaning of Christmas in the Christmas Movie Classic The Nightmare Before Christmas or watching Kevin McCallister take down the Wet/ Sticky Bandits in Home Alone 1&2 or perhaps seeing Clark W. Griswold struggle to have the perfect family Christmas in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is more your speed? Whatever film fills you with yuletide glee, we would love...
Do you look forward to seeing Jack Skellington discover the true meaning of Christmas in the Christmas Movie Classic The Nightmare Before Christmas or watching Kevin McCallister take down the Wet/ Sticky Bandits in Home Alone 1&2 or perhaps seeing Clark W. Griswold struggle to have the perfect family Christmas in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation is more your speed? Whatever film fills you with yuletide glee, we would love...
- 12/17/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
The star of one of the most iconic Christmas films of all time has waded into one of the holiday season’s most divisive annual debates: Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?
Peter Billingsley says yes — and in the season finale episode of his A Cinematic Christmas Journey podcast, which releases Dec. 15, he does his best to convince Die Hard cinematographer Jan de Bont.
“I mean, they didn’t think Die Hard was a Christmas movie. They happened to set it then, but the filmmakers weren’t intending that,” Billingsley explains. Instead, like many classics over the decades, its meaning to fans evolved. “This movie creates its own life, is in the culture and, over time, people discover it. It’s pretty great to see how that life can move in ways that the filmmakers never intended, or even ever imagined.” (Watch an exclusive clip from the episode below.)
The podcast,...
Peter Billingsley says yes — and in the season finale episode of his A Cinematic Christmas Journey podcast, which releases Dec. 15, he does his best to convince Die Hard cinematographer Jan de Bont.
“I mean, they didn’t think Die Hard was a Christmas movie. They happened to set it then, but the filmmakers weren’t intending that,” Billingsley explains. Instead, like many classics over the decades, its meaning to fans evolved. “This movie creates its own life, is in the culture and, over time, people discover it. It’s pretty great to see how that life can move in ways that the filmmakers never intended, or even ever imagined.” (Watch an exclusive clip from the episode below.)
The podcast,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Ashley Cullins
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This Thursday at 9:00 Pm on Food Network, “Christmas Cookie Challenge” unwraps Season 7 with a festive twist in the episode titled “Christmas Movies.” Hosts Ree Drummond and Eddie Jackson present a sweet challenge to four skilled cookie makers: concocting their own Christmas movie and crafting a delightful cookie poster to match. The bakers are tasked with infusing their creativity into both the concept and presentation, promising a feast for the eyes and the taste buds.
As the competition heats up, the contestants take the challenge to the next level by bringing to life a scene from the timeless holiday film, A Christmas Story, on vintage TVs made of cookies. Viewers can anticipate a captivating blend of cinematic inspiration, artistic flair, and mouthwatering cookie creations.
For those seeking a delectable dose of holiday spirit and culinary artistry, “Christmas Cookie Challenge: Christmas Movies” at 9:00 Pm on Thursday is a must-watch. Tune...
As the competition heats up, the contestants take the challenge to the next level by bringing to life a scene from the timeless holiday film, A Christmas Story, on vintage TVs made of cookies. Viewers can anticipate a captivating blend of cinematic inspiration, artistic flair, and mouthwatering cookie creations.
For those seeking a delectable dose of holiday spirit and culinary artistry, “Christmas Cookie Challenge: Christmas Movies” at 9:00 Pm on Thursday is a must-watch. Tune...
- 12/15/2023
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Muppets and elves jostle with orphans, serial killers and Santa in our list of the greatest yuletide movies ever to grace the big screen
This slasher classic – the source of that standby horror line: “The call is coming from inside the house!” – shows one victim being stabbed with a glass ornament as carol singers drown out her dying cries. The director, Bob Clark, also made the sweetly folksy A Christmas Story (1983), which represents the flipside of the same chocolate coin.
This slasher classic – the source of that standby horror line: “The call is coming from inside the house!” – shows one victim being stabbed with a glass ornament as carol singers drown out her dying cries. The director, Bob Clark, also made the sweetly folksy A Christmas Story (1983), which represents the flipside of the same chocolate coin.
- 12/14/2023
- by Ryan Gilbey
- The Guardian - Film News
Hulu subscribers, mark your calendar for December 20 because that’s when Gareth Edwards’ sci-fi action thriller The Creator comes to the streaming platform. Hailed as one of 2023’s most visually engaging films, The Creator takes the compelling evolution of AI to strange and imaginative places.
The film, which stars John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, newcomer Madeleine Yuna Voyles, and Allison Janney, is set amidst a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence. Joshua (Washington), a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife (Chan), is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war…and mankind itself. Joshua and his team of elite operatives journey across enemy lines, into the dark heart of AI-occupied territory, only to discover the world-ending weapon...
The film, which stars John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, newcomer Madeleine Yuna Voyles, and Allison Janney, is set amidst a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence. Joshua (Washington), a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife (Chan), is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war…and mankind itself. Joshua and his team of elite operatives journey across enemy lines, into the dark heart of AI-occupied territory, only to discover the world-ending weapon...
- 12/13/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
There are Christmas movies and then there are Christmas movies -- as in, the ones you can't escape knowing about even if you tried, like "Home Alone," "It's a Wonderful Life," "Miracle on 34th Street," and, of course, "A Christmas Story." You may not love them all equally; in fact, you might actually outright hate some of them! And yet, there are moments and quotes from these films that will remain burned into your brain until the day you die. It's also inevitable that you'll end up having to revisit them during the annual winter holidays, whether it's because you legitimately love them or because you've finally given up trying to convince everyone to agree on something new to watch during one of your family gatherings and just thrown on "Elf" for the umpteenth time instead.
With "A Christmas Story" turning 40 in 2023, 'tis the season more than ever to revisit...
With "A Christmas Story" turning 40 in 2023, 'tis the season more than ever to revisit...
- 12/13/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
It’s that time of year when popular Christmas movies are marathoned on television. By now, you are either on your millionth viewing or you’re absolutely sick of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, as the Chevy Chase holiday sequel is a renowned classic that is played every year along with movies like Home Alone, Home Alone 2, A Christmas Story and The Santa Clause. The movie is a family-friendlier entry for the Vacation series that brought John Hughes back to combine his famous Griswold tribe with his penchant for holiday films.
According to People, Christmas Con 2023 has recently jingled its way to Edison, New Jersey. This year, Chevy Chase headlined a reunion with his co-stars from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. The Clark Griswold actor joined his on-screen wife, Beverly D’Angelo, Cousin Eddie actor Randy Quaid and Miriam Flynn, who portrayed Eddie’s wife in the three Vacation films in which they appeared.
According to People, Christmas Con 2023 has recently jingled its way to Edison, New Jersey. This year, Chevy Chase headlined a reunion with his co-stars from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. The Clark Griswold actor joined his on-screen wife, Beverly D’Angelo, Cousin Eddie actor Randy Quaid and Miriam Flynn, who portrayed Eddie’s wife in the three Vacation films in which they appeared.
- 12/12/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Dan Stevens as Charles Dickens and Christopher Plummer as Ebenezer Scrooge in ‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’ (Photo by Kerry Brown / Bleecker Street)
Once again, the holidays – or is it holidaze? – are upon us, bringing with it a flurry of Christmas movies.
You have your endless parade of cartoons, specials, Christmas-themed episodes of your favorite TV shows, bad holiday comedies (1996’s Jingle All the Way and 2007’s Fred Claus come to mind), and Christmas-set horror movies (1984’s Gremlins). Then there’s the cheesy yet feel-good Lifetime and Hallmark films. And how can we forget the 24-hour marathon of 1983’s A Christmas Story (celebrating its 40th anniversary this year), beginning on Christmas Eve and ending on Christmas Day?
If those don’t do it for you, maybe these lists of Christmas movies will.
Classic Christmas Movies
You can’t go wrong with these classics, which can lighten the hearts of even the most ardent cynics.
Once again, the holidays – or is it holidaze? – are upon us, bringing with it a flurry of Christmas movies.
You have your endless parade of cartoons, specials, Christmas-themed episodes of your favorite TV shows, bad holiday comedies (1996’s Jingle All the Way and 2007’s Fred Claus come to mind), and Christmas-set horror movies (1984’s Gremlins). Then there’s the cheesy yet feel-good Lifetime and Hallmark films. And how can we forget the 24-hour marathon of 1983’s A Christmas Story (celebrating its 40th anniversary this year), beginning on Christmas Eve and ending on Christmas Day?
If those don’t do it for you, maybe these lists of Christmas movies will.
Classic Christmas Movies
You can’t go wrong with these classics, which can lighten the hearts of even the most ardent cynics.
- 12/9/2023
- by Kurt Anthony Krug
- Showbiz Junkies
(Clockwise from bottom left) Elf (Courtesy New Line Cinema), It’s A Wonderful Life (Rko Radio Picture/Getty Images), A Christmas Story (Courtesy of MGM), Miracle On 34th Street (Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images)Graphic: The A.V. Club
After a long day of braving frigid temps and long queues—online or...
After a long day of braving frigid temps and long queues—online or...
- 12/9/2023
- by Jen Lennon, Phil Pirrello, Cindy White, Mary Kate Carr, Jack Smart, Saloni Gajjar, and William Hughes
- avclub.com
Users can find holiday classics, new movies and plenty more on Sling TV this holiday season.
Sling TV is a fantastic way to watch your favorite cable channels no matter what time of year it is. With regular plans starting at $40 per month (now 50% off), it’s hard to beat the value you’ll get with a Sling TV subscription, especially since it carries top cable channels like ESPN, TNT, FX, and more.
But at this time of year, when temperatures turn cold and indoor activities take on an even greater emphasis, a subscription to a top-quality streaming service is an absolute must. Sling is one of the best available, with plenty of incredible holiday-themed content for users to enjoy at Christmastime!
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Sling TV carries Lifetime in both of its base plans,...
Sling TV is a fantastic way to watch your favorite cable channels no matter what time of year it is. With regular plans starting at $40 per month (now 50% off), it’s hard to beat the value you’ll get with a Sling TV subscription, especially since it carries top cable channels like ESPN, TNT, FX, and more.
But at this time of year, when temperatures turn cold and indoor activities take on an even greater emphasis, a subscription to a top-quality streaming service is an absolute must. Sling is one of the best available, with plenty of incredible holiday-themed content for users to enjoy at Christmastime!
Get 50% Off Pay Just $20 For Your First Month sling.com What Holiday Content is Available with Sling TV?
Sling TV carries Lifetime in both of its base plans,...
- 12/7/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The episode of Best Horror Movie You Never Saw covering Better Watch Out was Written and Edited by Paul Bookstaber, Narrated by Kier Gomes, Produced by John Fallon and Tyler Nichols, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
Christmas movies usually bring that holiday cheer that makes us feel warm and comforting starting at the tail end of November all the way up to the 25th of December. Sitting on a couch, drinking some nice hot coco, next to your lit-up Christmas tree is a moment many of us look forward to yearly. Now let’s talk Christmas films that are etched in holiday cinema history. Sure, we have our Home Alone(s), our Grinch Stole Christmas, our Die Hard(s), even that looney, turbo-time, toy chaser, Jingle All the Way with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Sure, they’re all Christmas Staples, but what about mixing it up and popping in a psychological Christmas film of yule-tide terror?...
Christmas movies usually bring that holiday cheer that makes us feel warm and comforting starting at the tail end of November all the way up to the 25th of December. Sitting on a couch, drinking some nice hot coco, next to your lit-up Christmas tree is a moment many of us look forward to yearly. Now let’s talk Christmas films that are etched in holiday cinema history. Sure, we have our Home Alone(s), our Grinch Stole Christmas, our Die Hard(s), even that looney, turbo-time, toy chaser, Jingle All the Way with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Sure, they’re all Christmas Staples, but what about mixing it up and popping in a psychological Christmas film of yule-tide terror?...
- 12/6/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Yippee-Ki-Yay, Moviegoers! Die Hard will be back in theaters next week, just in time for Christmas. But it’s not a Christmas movie…is it? It’s debated year after year: does the 1988 action flick qualify as a holiday film or not? According to many, yes. The holiday is even mentioned in AMC’s write-up: “A New York City cop faces overwhelming odds when his Christmas visit to California is interrupted by a hostile invasion of his estranged wife’s office building.”
On the topic, we made our own case a few years ago that Die Hard is in fact a Christmas movie. Personally, I can’t take that stance. Die Hard qualifies as “Christmas-adjacent”, like Lethal Weapon, In Bruges and Eyes Wide Shut. Christmas is part of the films in one way or another – typically being set during the holiday season – but it’s not a big enough part...
On the topic, we made our own case a few years ago that Die Hard is in fact a Christmas movie. Personally, I can’t take that stance. Die Hard qualifies as “Christmas-adjacent”, like Lethal Weapon, In Bruges and Eyes Wide Shut. Christmas is part of the films in one way or another – typically being set during the holiday season – but it’s not a big enough part...
- 11/30/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
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One disclaimer: Deals as good as these can be fickle, so there’s no telling if and when a money-saving opportunity might end or if the price may change. So if you want something – snap that shit up quick! Don’t wait, only to have Festivus roll around and discover you’ve nothing to give or the price suddenly changed and you no longer have the bread. And remember that if you want to support JoBlo.com, please make all your purchases by initially clicking through our links, since that’s beneficial for us. So click away, buy what you like, and happy Holiday hunting!
- 11/24/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
“Black Mirror” Renewed at Netflix
The future is now for “Black Mirror.” The hit Netflix sci-fi series has received a Season 7 renewal after its much-anticipated return this year.
Created by Charlie Brooker, “Black Mirror” consists of standalone drama episodes “that tap into the collective unease about the modern world,” exploring technoparanoia and the “intended and unintended consequences of new technologies and the effect they have on society and individuals.” After a four-year hiatus, it returned for a sixth season this past June and reached the Top 10 in 92 countries’ viewing records.
Watch the trailer for Season 6 of “Black Mirror” below:
Casting has yet to be announced for Season 7. The five-part Season 6 featured a host of A-listers, including Salma Hayek, Annie Murphy, Aaron Paul, Josh Hartnett, and Paapa Essiedu
Sign Up $6.99+ / month netflix.com Max Announces Holiday Collection
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Max! The streamer’s...
The future is now for “Black Mirror.” The hit Netflix sci-fi series has received a Season 7 renewal after its much-anticipated return this year.
Created by Charlie Brooker, “Black Mirror” consists of standalone drama episodes “that tap into the collective unease about the modern world,” exploring technoparanoia and the “intended and unintended consequences of new technologies and the effect they have on society and individuals.” After a four-year hiatus, it returned for a sixth season this past June and reached the Top 10 in 92 countries’ viewing records.
Watch the trailer for Season 6 of “Black Mirror” below:
Casting has yet to be announced for Season 7. The five-part Season 6 featured a host of A-listers, including Salma Hayek, Annie Murphy, Aaron Paul, Josh Hartnett, and Paapa Essiedu
Sign Up $6.99+ / month netflix.com Max Announces Holiday Collection
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Max! The streamer’s...
- 11/22/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Thanksgiving came early this year for Eli Roth after his new holiday slasher film, Thanksgiving, arrived in cinemas to some of the best reviews of the filmmaker’s career. Well-regarded for groundbreaking 2000s horror films like Cabin Fever (2002) and Hostel (2005), Roth has been trying to make Thanksgiving for nearly as long. Originally conceived as a “joke” trailer to be inserted between Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez’s Grindhouse double feature in 2007, Thanksgiving has been an idea that never left Roth or his childhood friend Jeff Rendell, the latter of whom co-wrote both the Grindhouse trailer and the actual 2023 slasher that is making a bloody splash today.
When we spoke to Roth about Thanksgiving, we chatted about his and Rendell’s affection for the curious subgenre of holiday-themed slasher movies released in the 1970s and ‘80s, as well as how the director finally figured out the best way to spread the...
When we spoke to Roth about Thanksgiving, we chatted about his and Rendell’s affection for the curious subgenre of holiday-themed slasher movies released in the 1970s and ‘80s, as well as how the director finally figured out the best way to spread the...
- 11/21/2023
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Here they come again, those holiday perennials. Movies, both good and bad, that year after year find their way back into theaters, onto small screens and deep into stockings that still get stuffed with digital discs.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas. A Christmas Story. Love Actually. It’s a Wonderful Life, of course. A Christmas Carol, ad infinitum. Nutcracker after Nutcracker after Nutcracker.
My personal favorite, released 19 years ago, on Nov. 10, 2004, by Warner Bros., is The Polar Express from the technophile director Robert Zemeckis.
This isn’t a sentimental choice, at least not in the conventional sense. It’s just that every time the picture pops up—and its seasonal DVDs are strung merrily across the Internet, from Amazon to Target—it reminds me of an important life lesson. That is: It’s much easier not to be an editor, especially at The New York Times.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas. A Christmas Story. Love Actually. It’s a Wonderful Life, of course. A Christmas Carol, ad infinitum. Nutcracker after Nutcracker after Nutcracker.
My personal favorite, released 19 years ago, on Nov. 10, 2004, by Warner Bros., is The Polar Express from the technophile director Robert Zemeckis.
This isn’t a sentimental choice, at least not in the conventional sense. It’s just that every time the picture pops up—and its seasonal DVDs are strung merrily across the Internet, from Amazon to Target—it reminds me of an important life lesson. That is: It’s much easier not to be an editor, especially at The New York Times.
- 11/20/2023
- by Michael Cieply
- Deadline Film + TV
From yellow-eyed bully to blue-clad police officer, Scut Farkus made one miraculous turnaround since we were first introduced to him in 1983’s A Christmas Story. Now, the actor who portrayed him, Zack Ward, is spreading Christmas (Story) cheer by commemorating the film’s 40th anniversary.
Taking to X over the weekend, Zack Ward noted the special anniversary and how wild the size of the legacy the movie developed over the years is. “40 years ago today “A Christmas Story” was released and honestly, nobody cared. Now, it is in the Library Of Congress as one of the top 100 most Important films of American Cinematic History from the 20th Century and in the Smithsonian as a national treasure. Wow.” Don’t forget the annual 24-hour marathons, either, Farkus!
40 years ago today "A Christmas Story" was released and honestly, nobody cared.
Now, it is in the Library Of Congress as one of the...
Taking to X over the weekend, Zack Ward noted the special anniversary and how wild the size of the legacy the movie developed over the years is. “40 years ago today “A Christmas Story” was released and honestly, nobody cared. Now, it is in the Library Of Congress as one of the top 100 most Important films of American Cinematic History from the 20th Century and in the Smithsonian as a national treasure. Wow.” Don’t forget the annual 24-hour marathons, either, Farkus!
40 years ago today "A Christmas Story" was released and honestly, nobody cared.
Now, it is in the Library Of Congress as one of the...
- 11/20/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Who wouldn’t want to spend the holidays with some of their favorite TV characters? MeTV is making it easy this year with its “A Very Merry MeTV” programming lineup, which includes a selection of very special Thanksgiving and Christmas-themed episodes of classic shows such as The Waltons, The Beverly Hillbillies, Andy Griffith, and more.
The celebration begins on Sunday, Nov. 19 and runs through Dec. 25. Check out some of the highlights below, as well as the full schedule.
‘The Waltons’ Thanksgiving episode airs Nov. 22 and 23 A Verry Merry MeTV | MeTV
Celebrate Thanksgiving with one of TV’s most famous fictional families. In 1973, The Waltons aired its only Thanksgiving special, a two-part episode titled “The Thanksgiving Story.” The season 2 episode focuses on John-Boy Walton (Richard Thomas), who suffers a life-threatening head injury that puts his plans for college at risk. Meanwhile, his sister Mary Ellen (Judy Norton) auditions for the Thanksgiving play,...
The celebration begins on Sunday, Nov. 19 and runs through Dec. 25. Check out some of the highlights below, as well as the full schedule.
‘The Waltons’ Thanksgiving episode airs Nov. 22 and 23 A Verry Merry MeTV | MeTV
Celebrate Thanksgiving with one of TV’s most famous fictional families. In 1973, The Waltons aired its only Thanksgiving special, a two-part episode titled “The Thanksgiving Story.” The season 2 episode focuses on John-Boy Walton (Richard Thomas), who suffers a life-threatening head injury that puts his plans for college at risk. Meanwhile, his sister Mary Ellen (Judy Norton) auditions for the Thanksgiving play,...
- 11/19/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
October is usually thought of as the prime time for horror, but the best horror movie of 2023 — for that matter, the most deliriously entertaining horror movie since Wes Craven‘s original “Scream” — arrives not for Halloween but for Thanksgiving. It’s a movie horror fans have been eagerly anticipating ever since director Eli Roth created a fake “Thanksgiving” trailer for Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez’s “Grindhouse” in 2007, and the feature version that Roth and writer Jeff Rendell have extrapolated from that hilarious and gory short is well worth the wait. Their “Thanksgiving” is an ingeniously structured, elegantly composed thrill machine. It’s also a gleeful assault on good taste; it’s what you get when a 1970s or ’80s Canadian tax shelter thriller like “Prom Night” or “My Bloody Valentine” is directed by a true artist.
“Thanksgiving” riffs on dozens of slasher favorites from “Black Christmas” and John Carpenter...
“Thanksgiving” riffs on dozens of slasher favorites from “Black Christmas” and John Carpenter...
- 11/16/2023
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
When we talk about Christmas movies and holiday classics, so often, we're talking about movies that came out decades ago, like "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946), "Miracle on 34th Street" (1957), "A Christmas Story" (1983), or "Scrooged" (1988). Even "Home Alone" was released in 1990 and that feels downright modern compared to many of these films that have been in rotation for longer than a fair number of you reading this have been alive. The point is, it's tough to gain that coveted holiday classic status. But 20 years ago, Jon Favreau and Will Ferrell teamed up to give us the definitive modern Christmastime classic: "Elf."
The journey this movie traveled to eventually become the classic that it is today was not a simple one. It was in...
When we talk about Christmas movies and holiday classics, so often, we're talking about movies that came out decades ago, like "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946), "Miracle on 34th Street" (1957), "A Christmas Story" (1983), or "Scrooged" (1988). Even "Home Alone" was released in 1990 and that feels downright modern compared to many of these films that have been in rotation for longer than a fair number of you reading this have been alive. The point is, it's tough to gain that coveted holiday classic status. But 20 years ago, Jon Favreau and Will Ferrell teamed up to give us the definitive modern Christmastime classic: "Elf."
The journey this movie traveled to eventually become the classic that it is today was not a simple one. It was in...
- 11/11/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
If you followed indie film in the 90s, Vince Vaughn was at the center of a legendary tale. As the story goes, in order to get permission to use the theme from Jaws in the film Swingers, Doug Liman screened the film for Steven Spielberg’s approval. Not only did Stevie Boy allow them to use the scary shark tune but the legendary director knew he had to work with whoever was playing Trent Walker. And, he did just that when he cast Vince Vaughn in his Jurassic Park sequel, The Lost World. Spielberg instantly knew that Vince Vaughn was superstar material and he was correctomundo. Over the last nearly 30 years, he has given us some of the best comedic performances mixed in with some bone chilling anti-heroes. But it seems in the past few years Vaughn has slowed down his output to focus on smaller roles in more meaningful projects.
- 11/10/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
Claire Lautier today, and during her appearance in Elf. (images courtesy Claire Lautier and Warner Bros.)Image: The A.V. Club
In our house, as in many others, it’s become a Christmas tradition to watch Elf at some point during the holiday season. It’s hard to believe we’ve...
In our house, as in many others, it’s become a Christmas tradition to watch Elf at some point during the holiday season. It’s hard to believe we’ve...
- 11/7/2023
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
It’s not just about those repeats of A Christmas Story on TNT anymore.
Multiple linear channels and streamers are getting into the holiday spirit this month and next by dropping original Christmas movies, as well as old favorites and one-off holiday specials. As usual, Hallmark has wall-to-wall flicks planned until the end of the month, but Great American Family, Lifetime and BET have their own original slates as well to help ring in the new year.
And if the classics are all that you are looking for, there are still airings of It’s a Wonderful Life, Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Home Alone, The Santa Cause, The Wizard of Oz and Miracle on 34th Street scheduled for the boomers and Gen Xers.
And yes, on the big days, several channels have do have marathon programming events.
Check it all out below.
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Multiple linear channels and streamers are getting into the holiday spirit this month and next by dropping original Christmas movies, as well as old favorites and one-off holiday specials. As usual, Hallmark has wall-to-wall flicks planned until the end of the month, but Great American Family, Lifetime and BET have their own original slates as well to help ring in the new year.
And if the classics are all that you are looking for, there are still airings of It’s a Wonderful Life, Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Home Alone, The Santa Cause, The Wizard of Oz and Miracle on 34th Street scheduled for the boomers and Gen Xers.
And yes, on the big days, several channels have do have marathon programming events.
Check it all out below.
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- 11/6/2023
- by Lynette Rice and Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Christmas comes early on Max, as the streamer adds a bevy of holiday movies to its library for the month of November, alongside new TV debuts, a noteworthy documentary and more. “Elf,” “Christmas Vacation,” “Arthur Christmas,” “The Shop Around the Corner” and “Four Christmases” are some of the holiday films arriving on the streaming platform on Nov. 1.
This month also sees the Season 2 premieres of “Rap Sh!t” (on Nov. 9) and “Julia” (on Nov. 16) and the series premiere of “Two and a Half Men” creator Chuck Lorre’s new sitcom “Bookie” starring Sebastian Maniscalco (on Nov. 30).
On Nov. 11, check out the documentary “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life” in which the comedian, actor and filmmaker’s best friend Rob Reiner peppers him with questions about his life and career.
And Chip and Joanna Gaines renovate a 100-year-old building in “Fixer Upper: The Hotel,” which premieres on Nov. 8.
Check out the full list...
This month also sees the Season 2 premieres of “Rap Sh!t” (on Nov. 9) and “Julia” (on Nov. 16) and the series premiere of “Two and a Half Men” creator Chuck Lorre’s new sitcom “Bookie” starring Sebastian Maniscalco (on Nov. 30).
On Nov. 11, check out the documentary “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life” in which the comedian, actor and filmmaker’s best friend Rob Reiner peppers him with questions about his life and career.
And Chip and Joanna Gaines renovate a 100-year-old building in “Fixer Upper: The Hotel,” which premieres on Nov. 8.
Check out the full list...
- 11/3/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
It’s a lean month for new original content on HBO/Max. November will see the return of two scripted series in Julia and Rap Sh!t, both of which are debuting their respective second seasons, but this month’s fresh highlight is likely to be Bookie, a new comedy series from the partnership of The Big Bang Theory creator Chuck Lorre, and Nick Bakay. The show tracks an LA bookie called Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco), whose business is in peril as California movies to legalize sports gambling.
Elsewhere in November, there quite a few interesting documentaries to keep an eye on, and two that jump out as “must watch”. The first is Albert Brooks: Defending My Life, which chronicles the aging comedian’s life and career. The second is the previously-released Little Richard: I Am Everything, which tries to peel back the whitewashed canon of Richard Penniman in a true...
Elsewhere in November, there quite a few interesting documentaries to keep an eye on, and two that jump out as “must watch”. The first is Albert Brooks: Defending My Life, which chronicles the aging comedian’s life and career. The second is the previously-released Little Richard: I Am Everything, which tries to peel back the whitewashed canon of Richard Penniman in a true...
- 11/1/2023
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Max out your November viewing with Max! The streamer is starting the new month with a wide variety of additions to its combined library of HBO and Max exclusives, plus titles from Food Network, Cartoon Network, HGTV, and more.
While also racing toward the official holiday season with dozens of Christmas classics like “A Christmas Story” and “Elf,” you can also stream new documentaries on Albert Brooks and Little Richard, catch the premieres of new seasons of “Rap Sh!t” and “Julia,” and much more.
Check out The Streamable’s top picks for what’s new this month on Max, and then continue below to see the full list of everything new in November!
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While also racing toward the official holiday season with dozens of Christmas classics like “A Christmas Story” and “Elf,” you can also stream new documentaries on Albert Brooks and Little Richard, catch the premieres of new seasons of “Rap Sh!t” and “Julia,” and much more.
Check out The Streamable’s top picks for what’s new this month on Max, and then continue below to see the full list of everything new in November!
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- 10/31/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Many of the titles coming to Winter Marathons on TBS and TNT are already available to stream on-demand on Max.
The onset of November puts the holiday taste in the mouths of many who have been waiting all year for the cooler weather. Suddenly there are less than eight weeks until Christmas, and the holiday programming lineup begins on TBS and TNT on Saturday, Nov. 4 with 24-hour movie marathons, holiday-themed episodes and more.
Christmas and holiday movies on TBS and TNT start Nov. 4, when the Will Ferrell comedy “Elf” kicks things off. Holiday content will continue all throughout the months of November and December. Titles like “Modern Family” and “American Dad” only stream elsewhere, but many of these Winter Marathon titles are on-demand on Max. 7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com
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What Holiday Shows and Movies Can You Watch on TBS and TNT?...
The onset of November puts the holiday taste in the mouths of many who have been waiting all year for the cooler weather. Suddenly there are less than eight weeks until Christmas, and the holiday programming lineup begins on TBS and TNT on Saturday, Nov. 4 with 24-hour movie marathons, holiday-themed episodes and more.
Christmas and holiday movies on TBS and TNT start Nov. 4, when the Will Ferrell comedy “Elf” kicks things off. Holiday content will continue all throughout the months of November and December. Titles like “Modern Family” and “American Dad” only stream elsewhere, but many of these Winter Marathon titles are on-demand on Max. 7-Day Free Trial $9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com
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What Holiday Shows and Movies Can You Watch on TBS and TNT?...
- 10/30/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
There’s plenty to check out on Max this November, whether it’s some of the streaming service’s original series, classic movies, or sports. Max will be the only place to catch Originals Bookie and Julia and Rap Sh!t‘s second seasons. Meanwhile, a few HBO Originals like Albert Brooks: Defending My Life will be streaming as well. There are several holiday movies like Elf, A Christmas Story, and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation coming to the platform. The streamer has also released its schedule for its Bleacher Report Live Sports in November, and pre- and post-game programming will also be available to stream live, along with condensed replay highlights available after each game. Scroll down for a peek at what’s coming and going from the platform this November, and head to the comments section below to share what you plan to stream. Titles Coming to Max in November: November 1 Act of Valor,...
- 10/29/2023
- TV Insider
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