Is this a great new addition to the family
holiday movie genre or is it just a lame duck... Read On
The star - studded film from British writer / director Richard Curtis has been a fan - favorite in
the holiday movie genre since its release.
Not exact matches
Black Christmas (1974) Directed by Bob Clark, the mastermind behind the
holiday classic A Christmas Story, and the teen sex comedy Porkey's this Christmas
movie is so twisted, and scary, that it practically pioneered the slasher horror
genre.
It sold well on DVD (according to Home Media Magazine writer Thomas K. Arnold, it was «the
holiday season's top overperformer in terms of home video sales») and, according to Billboard, the
movie's soundtrack peaked at third on the Billboard 200, the chart for albums of any
genre, while Kendrick's song from the film, «Cups,» peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100.
If you're in a
holiday mood and are looking for a good
movie to watch with the family (and don't mind dealing with the expected
genre clichés), this looks like it could make for a heartwarmingly pleasant rental.
There's an abundance of heart and soul in the way the film cherishes
holiday cheer; in a
genre that's become generically saccharine, this is one modern Christmas
movie that's genuinely sweet.
Documenting the evil growing inside two ten - year old twins, writer - director Christopher Denham's Home
Movie creates a completely believable film in the much - maligned found footage
genre, using mostly faux - Camcorder footage shot during
holidays or special celebrations — those times when people do actually film things they want to keep as memories.