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‘Tis the season for green popcorn & yuletide movie cheer
Who can imagine the holidays without Christmas-themed movies? "A Christmas Story" and "Miracle on 34th" Street are almost as traditional as decorated trees and yule logs. But not all holiday films are safe family fare. Think: "Bad Santa," "Die Hard," and "Gremlins." Then there are the forgotten seasonal flicks that are so bad, they’re actually fun to watch. In his book, "Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas," writer Alonso Duralde picks the best—and worst—holiday movies for stuffing into stockings or watching while roasting chestnuts.
Who can imagine the holidays without Christmas-themed movies? "A Christmas Story" and "Miracle on 34th" Street are almost as traditional as decorated trees and yule logs. But not all holiday films are safe family fare. Think: "Bad Santa," "Die Hard," and "Gremlins." Then there are the forgotten seasonal flicks that are so bad, they’re actually fun to watch. In his book, "Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas," writer Alonso Duralde picks the best—and worst—holiday movies for stuffing into stockings or watching while roasting chestnuts.
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Alonso Duralde, writer of Have Yourself a Movie Little Christmas