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Another Christmas season is upon us.
Well, at least on the screen, it is.
But maybe thats just me.
In any case, Christmas movies are all over streaming services at this time of year.
Actors you have never heard of snuggled up against a white background.
One or both might be wearing a Santa hat.
Someone is definitely smirking.
If it is not broke, folks, hey dont bother trying to fix it.
How does one choose from this beautiful melange of fine, mechanically produced cinematic delight?
Well, thats why Vulture is paying me to write this.
To give you some choice highlights for what to watch this Christmas.
But wouldnt you know it, what he really needs help finding isnt dogs; its … love.
With his new assistant (Charlotte Sullivan).
Like, someone getting evicted from their house.
So, dont get used to these movies being on Hulu, friends.
Lets fix that, shall we.
Those are on Netflix.
As you might imagine, both of their lives are kind of a mess.
The music business is struggling, folks.
Streaming royalties are just not enough to sustain an artists lifestyle!
Also, because it was a landmark film thanks to it being a rare queer romantic comedy.
This movie is really, really great.
Its funny, heartwarming, and exactly what we all need to be watching at a time like this.
If youre unsure, a cookie hop is where everyone in town makes cookies and guests sample them all.
The cookie-maker with the best cookie gets a ribbon and the undying respect of his friends.
The last part might have been me editorializing.
The March Sisters at Christmas
Ahem.
Can I interest you in the softest reboot ofLittleWomenimaginable?
Would it sweeten the deal if its also a low-key home-renovation show?
There is a man who literally refers to himself as the boy next door inthe trailer.
My favorite part is where one of the March sisters declares that love is so stupid.
You dont have to tell me twice.
Our hero, Noelle (Cindy Busby), has a perfect life.
Yes, just like everyone in Christmas movies.
Except she adopts a dog, which causes her to be evicted from her home.
(Another eviction!)
Instead, Noelle learns how important it is to lean on those around her in times of need.
Thank you to this puppy, who believes in the value of the toughest love imaginable.
Like, getting your owner evicted from her home.
Sometimes, it do be that way.
I should also point out that Noelle wears a really lovely red beret on the poster.
Santa Claus: The Movie
What an absolutely bold title.
All the other movies about Santa Claus pale in comparison to this movie theMovie.
I was always fascinated by this film growing up.
Was the studio expecting people to be confused about what form this story would take?
Was there potential confusion withSanta Claus: The Animated Series?
Perhaps it was an attempt to replicate the success of 1979sSuperman: The Movie.
BothSanta ClausandSupermanwere produced by father-and-son team Alexander and Ilya Salkind.
Whatever magic might have been in that superhero movie didnt quite translate to the screen this time around.
From there, we get aBatman Beginsstyle explanation of where Santa got all of his wonderful toys.
Fast-forward to the present day, and Santa is disillusioned by how commercial Christmas has gotten.
Never mind that the whole point of his existence is to make children lust after presents.
Those presents are made … with love.
