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Spooky skeleton figure wearing a red cloak, standing in front of a twinkling Christmas tree.

Danny Elfman: How The Nightmare Before Christmas restored my holiday spirit

by Simon Bland

The com­pos­er reflects on how this sea­son­al favourite trans­formed his life and career.
Two people gazing intensely at each other, a man wearing a jersey with a large number on it and a woman with curly hair.
Review

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

by Karen Krizanovich

Frank Capra’s fes­tive clas­sic returns to the big screen this Christ­mas – and it’s an oppor­tu­ni­ty not to be missed.

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In Retrospect
Serious-looking man in a suit and tie, with a pensive expression, against a festive Christmas backdrop.
In Praise Of

Why Scrooged remains the ultimate anti-Christmas film

by Chris Heasman

Thir­ty years ago, Bill Murray’s cru­el net­work exec­u­tive taught us all the impor­tance of spread­ing a lit­tle sea­son­al misery.
A man wearing a red fur-trimmed coat and hat, standing against a brick wall.
Review

The Christmas Chronicles

by Elena Lazic

Kurt Russell’s charm­ing turn as San­ta Claus makes this a fes­tive fam­i­ly adven­ture to savour.

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In Retrospect
Diners laughing at diner counter, people chatting and dining.
In Praise Of

Why The Apartment is my favourite Christmas movie

by Darren Richman

Bil­ly Wilder’s clas­sic 1960 com­e­dy is the per­fect film to get you in the fes­tive spirit.
Close-up of a man's face in the sand, furrowed brow and serious expression.
In Praise Of

In praise of Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence: David Bowie’s festive oddity

by Tom Graham

Nag­isa Ôshima’s World War Two-era dra­ma is strange sea­son­al tale.
Colourful enamel pin of a smiling man in glasses and a black suit, against a pink background.

Christmas gift ideas for film lovers

by Hannah Strong

Put down the gift vouch­ers and step away from the socks, it’s time for our annu­al fes­tive gift guide.
Shadowy figure with long beard partially visible in dark room, silhouetted against window.
Home Ents

Discover this yuletide slasher that inspired John Carpenter’s Halloween

by Anton Bitel

Black Christ­mas con­tains one of the ear­li­est exam­ples of the ​‘final girl’ trope in hor­ror cinema.
Black and white image of a man and woman conversing in a festive setting, with decorative lights visible in the background.
In Praise Of

Why The Shop Around the Corner is a true Christmas miracle

by Stephen Puddicombe

Sick of rewatch­ing It’s a Won­der­ful Life? Seek out the oth­er hol­i­day-themed James Stew­art classic.
Two men in Santa Claus costumes, one with a long, shaggy beard, standing together outdoors at night.
Review

Office Christmas Party

by Elena Lazic

This lurid abom­i­na­tion show­cas­es the very worst of Hollywood’s cur­rent com­e­dy set.

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In Retrospect