holiday films

An illustration of Buddy the Elf, from the movie Elf

Buddy the Elf’s Search for Identity in ‘Elf’ Makes for a Holiday Classic

The Christmas movie incorporates more general themes while still celebrating the spirit of the season.…

December 19, 2021

Why Are Hallmark Christmas Movies so Bad, yet so Popular?

The long-running greeting card company has been force-feeding us their festive, mistletoe-filled extravaganzas for far too long with minute advances in diversity.…

December 6, 2019

Last Christmas illustration by Ashawna Linyard for Kristin Auld's article

‘Last Christmas’ Is an Atypical Take on a Well-Worn Genre

Kristin Auld, St John’s University

The latest Christmas rom-com is giving viewers something unexpected.…

November 22, 2019

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Buddy the Elf’s Search for Identity in ‘Elf’ Makes for a Holiday Classic

Why Are Hallmark Christmas Movies so Bad, yet so Popular?

‘Last Christmas’ Is an Atypical Take on a Well-Worn Genre