Happy Monday, TPP Readers!
In lieu of my usual Monday Morning Movie Review, I wanted to do something a bit different: what are some of your favorite films to watch during the month of December, in the build-up to Christmas?
I’m thinking of doing the Christmas equivalent of the 31 Days of Halloween series, but probably not for all thirty-one days of December. That said, there are some great Christmas movies out there that would be fun to give the 31 Days treatment.
For those that missed that series, here is the idea: these videos will also be super lo-fi, as a.) I believe in the lo-fi ethic and, more honestly, b.) my video editing skills and capabilities are virtually non-existent. We’re talking one take with minimal in-camera editing—and that’s it. No fancy cutaways to clips from the movies; no wacky angles; no green screens placing me in a haunted castle. At most I’ll hold up a DVD of the flicks if I have one.
My only caveats: no Polar Express (2004) and no Elf (2003). Even I have standards!
Let me know your picks in the comments below, or through the contact form on this site.
Thanks!
—TPP
The Portly Politico 
Scrooged and Die Hard are obvious choices. Have you seen Spirited on AppleTV? Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell in a musical? Yep. Try it out. Not saying it’s good but you will learn a new appreciation for wishing someone “Good afternoon”. 😜
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Die Hard 2 is pretty good too.
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Absolutely.
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Two of my favorite Christmas films! And I’m glad to see you fall into the “Die Hard is a Christmas movie” camp. I think Gremlins would be another obvious choice.
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Oh, and I’ll try to check out the Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds musical. I don’t have AppleTV, but maybe I can bum some credentials or do a free trials.
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if you do grab a free trial of AppleTV, be sure to check out Slow Horses. IMO, it’s one of the best written shows out there. Based on a book series by Mike Herrin.
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It’s a modern day, British spy (anti-spy?) show. Gary Oldman is great as Cold War survivor.
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That sounds really cool. Gotta love Gary Oldman.
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Thanks, Todd! Any other AppleTV shows you’d recommend?
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If you like Vince Vaughn, Bad Monkey is pretty entertaining. The setting (Florida Keys) is great.
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Haha, yes! I’ll have to check that out, too. Thanks for all the recommendations, Todd!
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You’ll love The Christmas Candle, a Yuletide offering with a strong Christian message.
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Thanks for the recommendations, Ponty!
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