For many, Christmas is a time for both celebration and reflection.
One of the best and most enduringly popular movies about childhood is told from an adult’s perspective.
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These movies have their considerable charms, butthe punchy original is the undisputed king.
Judy Garland, already an established star here, shines.
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So doesMargaret O’Brienin one of the most impressive and scene-stealing turns from a child actor.
Film criticJames AgeecalledMeet Me in St. Louis “a musical which even the deaf should enjoy.”
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Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion.
During their Christmas break, a group of sorority girls are stalked by a stranger.
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If they’re represented at all, sex workers have traditionally been background characters, tragic characters.
LikeAnora,Tangerineis a movie that makes these people movie stars.
Shot on an iPhone 5s,Tangerinewasa low-fi signal that Baker was destined for glory.
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The lateCurtis Hansonis one of the more underrated filmmakers of his generation, a director who explored many genres.
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: When the notorious Herdman siblings unexpectedly join the local church’s Christmas pageant, their unruly behavior presents a challenge to the community. Despite chaos ensuing, the Herdmans' involvement leads the town to confront unexpected lessons about kindness and understanding, offering a fresh perspective on the holiday spirit.
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Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand each other, without realizing that they are falling in love through the post as each other’s anonymous pen pal.
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Meet Me in St. Louis, directed by Vincente Minnelli, is a musical film set in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the Smith family over the course of a year as they anticipate the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis. Starring Judy Garland, the film explores themes of family, love, and hope against the backdrop of a changing America.
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During their Christmas break, a group of sorority girls are stalked by a stranger.
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Ebenezer Scrooge, a curmudgeonly, miserly businessman, has no time for sentimentality and largely views Christmas as a waste of time. However, this Christmas Eve he will be visited by three spirits who will show him the errors of his ways.
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