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4 Thanksgiving Movies That Explore Family Conflict and Unexpected Bonds

4 Thanksgiving Movies That Explore Family Conflict and Unexpected Bonds

A look at the Thanksgiving movies that best capture the chaotic, heartfelt, and hilarious dynamics of a full family gathering.
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The Holdovers vs. The Family Stone: Two Different Kinds of Holiday Discomfort

The Holdovers vs. The Family Stone: Two Different Kinds of Holiday Discomfort

The Holdovers and The Family Stone both explore holiday discomfort, but one dissects the pain of exclusion while the other examines the agony of inclusion.
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Why Holiday Movies Are So Rewatchable: Comfort, Nostalgia, and Satisfying Endings

Why Holiday Movies Are So Rewatchable: Comfort, Nostalgia, and Satisfying Endings

Ever wonder why you can rewatch some holiday movies endlessly? We break down the secret formula of comfort, comedy, and catharsis that makes a film a classic.
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Why Thanksgiving Movies Hit So Hard With Shame and Gratitude

Why Thanksgiving Movies Hit So Hard With Shame and Gratitude

Thanksgiving movies blend family dysfunction with moments of connection, tapping into a potent mix of shame and gratitude that defines the holiday.
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Johnny Depp's yuletide jeer 🎄

Johnny Depp's yuletide jeer 🎄

Don't be like these Scrooges this holiday season.
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Martin Scorsese's 1967 Short Film 'The Big Shave' Re-examined for Vietnam War Allegory and Personal Depression

Martin Scorsese's 1967 Short Film 'The Big Shave' Re-examined for Vietnam War Allegory and Personal Depression

Martin Scorsese's 1967 Short Film 'The Big Shave' Re-examined for Vietnam War Allegory and Personal Depression
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Make These Holiday Streaming Picks Before the Kids' Winter Break Begins

Make These Holiday Streaming Picks Before the Kids' Winter Break Begins

A parent's guide to the best holiday movies and shows to stream for kids this winter break, from new releases to timeless family classics.
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How Joss Whedon Built a Visual Language Imitated for Generations

How Joss Whedon Built a Visual Language Imitated for Generations

An analysis of Joss Whedon's distinct visual style, from 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' to 'The Avengers,' and how his techniques shaped modern filmmaking.
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How The Ice Storm Moves From Nostalgia to Unease

How The Ice Storm Moves From Nostalgia to Unease

Ang Lee's 1997 film 'The Ice Storm' begins as a nostalgic look at the 70s but masterfully transforms into a timeless and unsettling portrait of modern unease.
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How Single All the Way Challenges the Usual Holiday Dating-Deadline Plot

How Single All the Way Challenges the Usual Holiday Dating-Deadline Plot

Exploring how Netflix's 'Single All the Way' cleverly subverts the predictable holiday rom-com formula by rewriting the rules of the fake-dating trope.
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On This Day in 1963, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Hit Broadway

On This Day in 1963, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Hit Broadway

Ken Kesey's 1962 novel, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," quickly transcended its literary origins to become a significant work across multiple ar...
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How to Program a Holiday-Movie Marathon Without Making Every Film About Christmas

How to Program a Holiday-Movie Marathon Without Making Every Film About Christmas

Break free from the 24/7 Christmas movie grind with a guide to programming a diverse holiday marathon featuring Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and more.