holiday movies

Insert Christmas Tropes Here: Exploring the Dynasty of Hallmark Christmas

Havilah Sciabbarrasi, Florida State University

No other company does television quite like Hallmark. Is that a good thing?…

December 13, 2023

In an article about "Elf" 20 year anniversary, a man with orange hair and green coat and yellow stockings places a glowing yellow star with the number "20" on it" atop a green Christmas tree with red ornaments and bright yellow lights.

Son of a Nutcracker! “Elf” Celebrates 20 Years of Holiday Cheer

Sophie Serage, University of Massachusetts, Boston

2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf.…

November 7, 2023

Photo from The Rocky Horror Picture Show

‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Is a Multi-Holiday Classic

Megan Heenan, Nevada State College

Originally one of the most notorious Halloween films, the terror-comedy has joined in on the Yuletide festivities as well.…

December 19, 2021

in an article about holiday YA books, a picture of the book Let It Snow

5 Festive YA Books To Get You in the Holiday Spirit

Tori Barney, Columbia College Chicago

Young adult novels based around the holidays are often much more inclusive than their cinematic counterparts and are sure to have something that truly anyone can enjoy.…

December 15, 2021

A fireplace for an article about winter relaxation.

4 Ways College Students Can Achieve the Ultimate State of Winter Relaxation

Daniela Saffran, Rollins College

As finals draw ever closer, here are a few seasonal activities that can save you from the cold clutches of academic stress.…

November 23, 2021

Hallmark. (Illustration by Eri Iguchi, Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

8 Festive Hallmark Films To Watch This Holiday Season

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

Don't stress about missing the best Christmas movies airing this winter. This list will help you find the perfect holiday love story.…

December 9, 2020

A screenshot of the Netflix movie "Holidate."

‘Holidate’ Reinforces the Cultural Expectation of Marrying Young

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

The new Netflix film questions the common family expectation of being in a relationship, but it falls into the very cliche it attempts to critique.…

November 15, 2020

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

Meredith Day, Davidson College

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

Netflix’s ‘Let It Snow’ Is a Cheesy Yet Charming Take on Holiday Movies

Meredith Day, Davidson College

While it hews close to a lot of Christmas movie tropes, the film subverts just enough of its conventions to create something compelling.…

November 21, 2019

Why Everyone Hates (but Actually Secretly Loves) Hallmark Movies

Kaitlyn Quinn, Seton Hall University

It’s that time of year again.…

December 2, 2018

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