Non-Traditional Holiday Movie: Gremlins
Dec03

Non-Traditional Holiday Movie: Gremlins

1984. 146 minutes. Rated PG.  “You do with mogwai what your society… has done with all of nature’s gifts. You do not understand. You are not ready.” Have you ever re-watched a movie that you loved as a kid only to have it be squashed with your adult eyes and your lack of suspension of disbelief? That was how my 35-year-old self felt when I sat down this Christmas to re-watch my favorite Christmas movie,...

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The Spotlight: Non-Traditional Christmas Movies
Feb12

The Spotlight: Non-Traditional Christmas Movies

When you’re tired of another rendition of Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol or another Santa Clause movie starring Tim Allen, here’s a list of some unique movies that take place during the holiday season but don’t necessarily star the “big man.” Gremlins (1984. 106 minutes. Rated PG) This movie brings fond memories of my mother running around the house saying “Jessica-Cuck Cah,” a play on...

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Non Traditional Christmas Movies: Brazil
Feb05

Non Traditional Christmas Movies: Brazil

Brazil 132 Min. Rated R. “Mistakes? We don’t make mistakes.” In my search for non-traditional Christmas movies, I came across the satirical cult classic, Brazil, written and directed by Terry Gilliam. Gilliam is more well known for Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Twelve Monkeys, and Monty Python projects. There is, no doubt, a darkness in his heart, which is conveyed beautifully in this story, one of three...

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