Christmas in the movies : 30 classics to celebrate the season /
The best and most beloved holiday films, complete with spirited commentary, behind-the-scenes stories of its production, reception, and legacy, and photos spanning eight decades of Christmastime favorites. Nothing brings the spirit of the season into our hearts quite like a great holiday movie. &quo...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY :
Running Press, an imprint of Perseus Books, LLC,
2018.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
| Series: | Turner Classic Movies British film guide
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| Summary: | The best and most beloved holiday films, complete with spirited commentary, behind-the-scenes stories of its production, reception, and legacy, and photos spanning eight decades of Christmastime favorites. Nothing brings the spirit of the season into our hearts quite like a great holiday movie. "Christmas films" come in many shapes and sizes and exist across many genres. Some, like It's a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Story, are perennials, while others, such as Die Hard, have only gradually become yuletide favorites. But they all have one thing in common: they use themes evoked by the holiday period-- nostalgia, joy, togetherness, dysfunction, commercialism, or cynicism-- as a force in their storytelling. This book showcases the very best among this uniquely spirited strain of cinema.--provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | 208 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780762492480 0762492481 |