Between snowy landscapes, intense love stories and extraordinary destinies. our pick to get you in the holiday spirit.
As the end of the year holidays are approaching, the desire to stay at home under cover to watch our favorite movies is felt more and more. A roundup of the best Christmas movies to see or rewatch right now.
love story
love storyArthur Hiller (1970)
Their story will be short and tragic, fleeting and unique like a snowflake. love story Starring Ali McGrew and Ryan O’Neill, it’s also the journey of two young men whose love will be caught between the adversaries of illness and money. But whose strength and memory will remain in hearts and memories for a very long time.
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Carol:
Carol:by Todd Haynes (2015)
It’s just Christmas shopping, but it’s a date. It is just an ordinary conversation and yet it is the beginning of passion.
In Carol: Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara play two women whose story vibrates under the taboos of a bygone era. Like these emotions, exuberant joys or reunions that are too cute to cry about, that sometimes appear behind the strange stories of over-burnt turkeys.
Out of Africa
Out of AfricaSidney Pollack (1985) with Meryl Streep and Robert Redford
In Out of Africa , this kiss is exchanged between a slap and a shot. It’s as if they belong to the same family, which suddenly appears, whips or draws blood, whatever knocks the cards over.
It perhaps reflects deep down what we hope for in the new year: surprise, excitement and momentum. To start again.
Mississippi Mermaid
Mississippi MermaidWith François Truffaut, Catherine Deneuve and Jean Paul Belmondo
Night, fire, friendly dialogue. when the temperature drops, we dreamed of such an evening in front of the fireplace. Mississippi Mermaid With Catherine Deneuve and Jean Paul Belmondo.
It’s a pity if their history is woven with lies, ambitions, greed, and murder. Their passion is what keeps them alive. Their appearance gives fire.
Anyway, Lawrence
Anyway, Lawrence With Javier Dolan (2012), Suzanne Clement, Melville Pupo
Getting rid of ballast, from everything that prevents a new start. this is perhaps one of the hidden meanings of this mysterious rain of clothes that falls on Laurence and Fred, ex-lovers. Lawrence, by all means.
One made his transition, the other started his life again. And it’s time to escape to a snowy island where they end up happy and peaceful. As if freed from too tight seams of the past.
Kill Bill. Volume 1:
Kill Bill. Volume 1: (2003), with Quentin Tarantino, Uma Thurman, Lucy Liu
Revenge is best served cold, even frozen. maybe it’s Quentin Tarantino, the director. Kill Bill, when he decided to set the final battle between the bride (Uma Thurman) and the terrifying O-Ren Ishii (Lucy Liu) in a snowy setting. Perhaps to evoke the great excitement of death, which, like the third character, seems already there and waiting. And that yellow jumpsuit, black hair and drops of blood never stand out as well as in white.
My in-laws, Noel, and me
My In-Laws, Christmas and Me by Clea Duvall (2020) with Mackenzie Davis,
Alison Brie
This is the explosive formula for Christmas meals. tensions arise over gifts and meal preparation, a few drinks too many, things left unsaid, a family reunion in an overheated house…
All it takes is one spark to ignite everything. Here, between two sisters, Harper and Sloan. one threatens to reveal the other’s secret, but what’s at stake is a lifetime of secrets, jealousy, and pent-up competition.
Fortunately, we are in a Hollywood comedy. it all ends with a burst of laughter. And I promise that this year we are also inspired by this “happy ending”.
When Harry met Sally
When Harry met Sally by Rob Reiner (1989), with Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan
“When you want to spend the rest of your life with someone, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” This is why Harry in this film, which forever remains the benchmark of all our romantic comedies. , joins Sally on New Year’s Eve. It’s a perfect time for new beginnings, big decisions, and good decisions. But also for declarations.
Snow therapy
Snow therapy Ruben Ostlund (2014) Johannes Bah Kuhnke, Lisa Loven Kongsley
As the ski season draws to a close, it’s important to take stock of how many slopes you’ve ridden. How many broken legs? How many first stars have been achieved and how many hidden conflicts?
As in Snow therapy Ruben Ostlund, the story of a family torn apart after a father flees an avalanche that threatens his wife and children. The film is a culmination of brutality and chilling humor, delving into the flaws and cracks of a seemingly wholesome couple.
Love Actually
Love ActuallyRichard Curtis (2003) Colin Firth, Lucia Moniz
A concrete roadside, a story that has yet to be born, two characters who have nothing in common and don’t even understand each other… However, everything creaks and everything burns in the eyes of British writer Jamie (Colin Firth) and Aurelia, his Portuguese the housekeeper (Lucia Moniz) who makes the first move. This year, Love Actually It is 20 years old, and we definitely don’t get tired of it.
Hugh Grant and his unforgettable choreography on the 10 steps of Downing Street, Andrew Lincoln and his silent declaration of love to Keira Knightley… And what is your favorite scene?
Source: Le Figaro
