Category Archives: Countdown to Christmas

New Year’s Eve – 31st December

Posted on December 31, 2019 by indie-film-fanatic00

This film is one by Garry Marshall who has also directed Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. As with these films, New Year’s Eve is an ensemble film following many different characters and their individual stories that intertwine with each other. … Continue reading →

Posted in Actor/Actress, Analysis, Countdown to Christmas, Director, Film, Film Recommendations | Tagged Abigail Breslin, Ashton Kutcher, Chris Ludacris Bridges, Garry Marshall, Halle Berry, Hector Elizondo, Hilary Swank, Jessica Biel, Jon Bon Jovi, Josh Duhamel, Katherine Heigl, Lea Michele, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nat Wolff, New Years Eve, new york, New York City, Robert De Niro, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Paulson, Seth Meyers, Sofia Vergara, Til Schweiger, Zac Efron | Leave a comment

The Night Before – 30th December

Posted on December 30, 2019 by indie-film-fanatic00

This is a film for the more mature audience but it isn’t filled with insulting language or terrible swearing, just the odd narcotic. A Christmas film with a different tone to the classic family comedy or child’s fantasy, The Night … Continue reading →

Posted in Actor/Actress, Analysis, Countdown to Christmas, Film, Film Recommendations | Tagged Anthony Mackie, Ilana Glazer, James Franco, Jillian Bell, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lizzy Caplan, Michael Shannon, Miley Cyrus, Mindy Kaling, Seth Rogen, The Night Before, Tracy Morgan | Leave a comment

Klaus – 29th December

Posted on December 29, 2019 by indie-film-fanatic00

This Netflix animation was not at all what I expected. From the tagline, I expected a cute Disney-esque film featuring a postman. What I got was a sad yet violent tale about how Christmas was created. A pompous heir to … Continue reading →

Posted in Actor/Actress, Analysis, Countdown to Christmas, Film, Film Recommendations | Tagged Animation, J.K. Simmons, Jason Schwartzman, Joan Cusack, Klaus, Netflix, Rashida Jones | Leave a comment

The Knight Before Christmas – 28th December

Posted on December 28, 2019 by indie-film-fanatic00

I was excited for this film because the medieval knight is Sir Cole of Norwich in England which happens to be my hometown. Despite the very inaccurate portrayal of Norwich, I enjoyed this film and thought it was less soppy … Continue reading →

Posted in Actor/Actress, Analysis, Countdown to Christmas, Film, Film Recommendations | Tagged Josh Whitehouse, Netflix, Netflix Originals, Norwich, Ohio, The Knight Before Christmas, Vanessa Hudgens | Leave a comment

Surviving Christmas – 27th December

Posted on December 27, 2019 by indie-film-fanatic00

The last couple of films in my Countdown to Christmas have not been very good so I hoped that this would be at least enjoyable. It wasn’t the best film or even in my top five but certainly better than … Continue reading →

Posted in Actor/Actress, Analysis, Countdown to Christmas, Film, Film Recommendations | Tagged Ben Affleck, Christina Applegate, James Gandolfini, Jennifer Morrison, Surviving Christmas | Leave a comment

Bad Santa 2 – 26th December

Posted on December 26, 2019 by indie-film-fanatic00

I have seen the first film of this franchise so have been anticipating the second one for quite a while. I was very disappointed and could not sit through the film after 15 minutes. It is rated 18 for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Actor/Actress, Analysis, Countdown to Christmas, Film, Film Recommendations | Tagged Bad Santa 2, Billy Bob Thornton, Kathy Bates | Leave a comment

Scrooged – 25th December

Posted on December 25, 2019 by indie-film-fanatic00

Scrooged is a film from the 1980s that I do not think has aged very well. There was a lot of unnecessary violence in this twist of the classic Dickens tale and a lot of female gaze. I finished the … Continue reading →

Posted in Actor/Actress, Analysis, Countdown to Christmas, Film, Film Recommendations | Tagged 1980s, Bill Murray, carol kane, Scrooged | Leave a comment

Arthur Christmas – 24th December

Posted on December 24, 2019 by indie-film-fanatic00

Even though Arthur Christmas is marketed towards children, I would say it’s a film able to be enjoyed by all ages. It answers a question that has puzzled kids and adults alike about Christmas: How does Santa deliver presents to … Continue reading →

Posted in Actor/Actress, Countdown to Christmas, Film, Film Recommendations | Tagged Animation, Arthur Christmas, Ashley Jensen, Bill Nighy, Eva Longoria, Hugh Laurie, Imelda Staunton, James McAvoy, Jim Broadbent, Joan Cusack, Laura Linney, Michael Palin, Robbie Coltrane | Leave a comment

Christmas with the Coopers – 23rd December

Posted on December 23, 2019 by indie-film-fanatic00

A modern day classic of a big family trying to get through Christmas Day. Each group has their own little story going on and they all converge for the family Christmas. Some great actors in this film make it a … Continue reading →

Posted in Actor/Actress, Analysis, Countdown to Christmas, Film, Film Recommendations | Tagged Alan Arkin, Alex Borstein, Amanda Seyfried, Anthony Mackie, Blake Baumgartner, Christmas with the Coopers, Diane Keaton, Ed Helms, Jake Lacy, John Goodman, June Squibb, Love the Coopers, Marisa Tomei, Maxwell Simkins, Olivia Wilde, Timothée Chalamet | Leave a comment

The Christmas Chronicles – 22nd December

Posted on December 22, 2019 by indie-film-fanatic00

This Netflix Original has similar traits as another film on my list: Get Santa as Father Christmas spends some time in jail but it is a very different film. Well, as different as a Christmas film about Santa can get. … Continue reading →

Posted in Actor/Actress, Analysis, Countdown to Christmas, Film, Film Recommendations | Tagged Kurt Russell, Netflix, Netflix Originals, The Christmas Chronicles | Leave a comment