“Home Alone,” the most successful live-action comedy of all time until recently, and the inspiration for a whole generation of ’90s kids to create imaginary, elaborate traps with which they could thwart intruders, is really an escalating series of frenzied, violent gags culminating in a not-so-surprisingly sentimental finish. It’s comforting in its familiarity: A few […]
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Esther Smith (Judy Garland) pines for the lad next door early in “Meet Me in St. Louis.” Esther portrays love — and, by extension, Vincente Minnelli’s 1944 masterpiece — with silky ease lent by Garland’s exquisite warble. “I’d like it to be unusual and amazing,” she explains. “It’s something I’ll never forget.” Have a merry […]
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The “hipness” of the film’s soundtrack is an excellent place to start when appraising modern Christmas movies. In “Deck the Halls,” Danny DeVito does some hip-hop DJing, Michael Keaton fronts a touring rock band in “Jack Frost” (his band is called ‘The Jack Frost Band’ in the film), and “This Christmas,” while a good holiday […]
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The studios responsible for these films, such as the Motion Picture Corporation of America or MarVista Entertainment, are largely unknown. They don’t want to make Oscar winners, but they do want to make solid material. That trustworthiness must extend to the worldview offered. Movie for Christmas time The real America is a racially diverse and […]
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Boroughs have warned that homelessness in London would reach unprecedented proportions by Christmas. The “most acute homelessness problem” in the country, according to London councils, and a “triple whammy” of the government withdrawing the eviction restriction, Covid emergency money, and the furlough plan in the coming months could push thousands more families into temporary local […]
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This Christmas, countdown with gin, wine, beer, and more with the best alcohol advent calendars of 2021
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The hunt for the ideal advent calendar has officially begun. While chocolate and beauty-filled designs have grabbed our curiosity this year, the alcohol offering has sparked our interest even more. The category of alcoholic advent calendars is one that never ends. The daily treat, which is best enjoyed in the evening, gives dark December nights […]
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Chocolate has become something of a panacea for each eventuality in life since it was brought to Britain in the 17th century, whether it’s a break-up or a terrible day. However, the origins of the sweet treat that we know and enjoy today may be traced back hundreds of years. Indeed, it has been revealed […]
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Imagine waking up on Christmas morning to find the entire holiday feast prepared and ready to serve – no fuss, no muss. Christmas 2020 will be smaller than in previous years, but the pressure is on to make it the most memorable yet. We all deserve it after the year we’ve had. Christmas meal in […]
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Adult presents for couples and singletons that are the best Now is the time to stock up on treat-worthy, feel-good items
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It’s no secret that sex toy sales soared during the pandemic, both in the UK and around the world. With nowhere to go and nothing to do, many people decided to invest in themselves and treat themselves to a thrill to keep boredom at away. Lovehoney’s best-selling Womanizer device has seen a threefold increase in […]
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The main thrill of a large occasion is usually in the build-up, which is why, as we near the conclusion of another year, sales of advent calendars are skyrocketing. As we get closer to December 25, the treat-a-day present has evolved from basic boxes filled with bite-sized bits of chocolate to packages bursting at the […]