The 12 Days of Cinematic Christmas 2020
by Paulette Reynolds * December 20, 2020
Here is CineMata's list of holiday favorites for 2020 - just in time to chase the pandemic blues away!
A Christmas Carol * 2019
Guy Pearce brings a dark edginess to Scrooge that other versions have avoided, and is so devoid of humanity that it's almost painful to watch - but catch it this season!
Guy Pearce brings a dark edginess to Scrooge that other versions have avoided, and is so devoid of humanity that it's almost painful to watch - but catch it this season!
Bridget Jones Diary * 2001
Rene Zellwinger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant stir up some romance in this Yuletide favorite from across the pond.
Rene Zellwinger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant stir up some romance in this Yuletide favorite from across the pond.
Dickensian * 2015
A masterful miniseries lead by an all-star cast blends Charles Dickens tales and characters from several of his best-loved works, weaving them into his iconic Christmas Carol quilt. A fabulous treat for all.
A masterful miniseries lead by an all-star cast blends Charles Dickens tales and characters from several of his best-loved works, weaving them into his iconic Christmas Carol quilt. A fabulous treat for all.
Last Holiday * 2006
Queen Latifah decides to discard her comfort zone after a health crisis and live the life she's always wanted, if only for a little while.
Queen Latifah decides to discard her comfort zone after a health crisis and live the life she's always wanted, if only for a little while.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas * 2000
Easily the best of the Grinch stories, thanks to a wonderful cast (headed by Jim Carrey) and production.
Easily the best of the Grinch stories, thanks to a wonderful cast (headed by Jim Carrey) and production.
It Happened on 5th Avenue * 1947
A little known holiday film, starring wise-cracking Don DeFore, Gale Storm and a couple of lovable old codgers, all making merry in post-war America.
A little known holiday film, starring wise-cracking Don DeFore, Gale Storm and a couple of lovable old codgers, all making merry in post-war America.
Klaus * 2019
An animated gem of a holiday film, where a down-on-his luck postman goes to the middle of nowhere in search of the merry king of the holiday.
An animated gem of a holiday film, where a down-on-his luck postman goes to the middle of nowhere in search of the merry king of the holiday.
This Christmas * 2007
The always fabulous Loretta Devine sparkles as she oversees a hectic holiday family reunion.
The always fabulous Loretta Devine sparkles as she oversees a hectic holiday family reunion.
Love Actually * 2003
A Romantic-Meets-Cute x 9 movie that seems to get better with age, boasting a British cast of favorites who scramble to find love during the Yuletide season. And yes - there is Alan Rickman.
A Romantic-Meets-Cute x 9 movie that seems to get better with age, boasting a British cast of favorites who scramble to find love during the Yuletide season. And yes - there is Alan Rickman.
Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas * 2004
The best collection of Disney animated holiday shorts, featuring Mickey, Minnie and the gang bringing to life the season's magic.
The best collection of Disney animated holiday shorts, featuring Mickey, Minnie and the gang bringing to life the season's magic.
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Nothing Like the Holidays * 2008
A Latinx family's holiday gathering promises a healthy dose of mayhem and merriment as attitudes and secrets collide.
A Latinx family's holiday gathering promises a healthy dose of mayhem and merriment as attitudes and secrets collide.
Repeat Performance * 1947
Joan Leslie is trapped in a perverse Groundhog Day revolving door, after making a desperate New Year's wish to begin her year over again.
Joan Leslie is trapped in a perverse Groundhog Day revolving door, after making a desperate New Year's wish to begin her year over again.
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