MGM Look, I won’t argue the merits of A Christmas Story that have made it the fan favorite it is today. I can appreciate its memory play structure; it’s a story told by grown-up Ralph and his nostalgic depiction of a Christmas memory that more meaningfully reflects his relationship with his Old Man. I can...
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'The Muppet Christmas Carol' Is So Much Scarier Than You Remember
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution There have been many adaptations of Charles Dickens’ 1843 novel A Christmas Carol throughout the years. Some have proven to be better than others — the Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell-led comedy musical Spirited certainly had a unique take and some catchy songs — but as a society, I think we...
Rewatching 'The Santa Clause' As A Mom Made Me Appreciate Neil
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution Since its theatrical release in 1994, Tim Allen’s portrayal of Santa in The Santa Clause has become universally beloved by many all over the world. And yeah, watching an ordinary guy take on the mystical, magical role of Kris Kringle makes for some great entertainment — setting aside its horror movie-esque...
The One Disney Christmas Movie That Always Gets Overlooked
Disney+ With Halloween now firmly in the rearview mirror, it’s time to turn our focus to what many believe to be the most wonderful time of the year: Christmas. Whether you started decorating immediately on Nov. 1 (no judgments here!) or waited until after Thanksgiving — or fall somewhere in between — the holiday season...