Since yuletide films naturally tend to qualify as family-friendly, they can also provide an opportunity to gather the clan, make some popcorn and relax together.
A selection of holiday movies
‘Glee’ producer brings Nativity musical ‘Journey to Bethlehem’ to theaters
Upon discovering that there’s never been a musical produced about the Nativity, Adam Anders wrote “Journey to Bethlehem”. It’s not a documentary, but it’s “Inspired by a true story – the greatest story ever told.”
Movie Review: Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
Taylor Swift’s movie is a powerful summation of her life and work so far. The idea for the film was to craft an experience just as communal and immersive as the vocalist’s live events.
The Miracle Club
A pilgrimage to Lourdes provides the framework for the tender drama “The Miracle Club” (Sony Classics)
The Flash
Sound at heart but somewhat gritty on the surface, “The Flash” will divert parents. But they should probably leave their adolescents at home.
Movie review: Fast X
As its title indicates, “Fast X” (Universal) is the 10th direct installment of the “Fast & Furious” car-racing franchise that first put the pedal to the metal back in 2001
Movie: ‘Beau Is Afraid’
Billed as a dark comedy, writer-director Ari Aster’s deep dive into paranoia is instead a nightmarish, three-hour-long odyssey through a landscape of mental misery.
Movie: ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’
It’s important to bear in mind that, however credible its source material may be, the ostensibly fact-based possession tale “The Pope’s Exorcist” (Sony) remains a Hollywood horror movie.