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Rachel Maria Berney (114 KP) rated The Holiday Calendar (2018) in Movies

Dec 4, 2018  
The Holiday Calendar (2018)
The Holiday Calendar (2018)
2018 | Drama, Family, Romance
7
7.3 (10 Ratings)
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The Calendar (0 more)
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Solid feel good Christmas film
I enjoyed this Christmas film. It had magic, romance and drama. The acting was good and the storyline was a nice Christmas story line.
The main character will be familiar as Bonnie from The Vampire Diaries and as good an actor as she is, she is more annoying than likeable. That is the case in this film too. It's a shame, but the mistake she makes that causes the drama, seems like something a spoilt pentulant toddler would do. You take an instant dislike to her, not that you loved her from the off though.
Overall, I liked the idea and did enjoy the movie. Everyone needs a little magic at Christmas and The Holiday Calendar provides it.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2434 KP) rated Murder Under the Mistletoe in Books

Dec 14, 2023  
Murder Under the Mistletoe
Murder Under the Mistletoe
Erica Ruth Neubauer | 2023 | Mystery
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Meeting the Father Turns Deadly
It’s December of 1926, and Jane Wunderly is accompanying her fiancé, Redvers, to his home in a small English village to meet his father. The two men have grown apart, so it is news to Redvers that his father is also engaged and planning to wed on Christmas morning. However, this bride-to-be is twice widowed and rumor has it that her previous husbands didn’t die of natural causes. Then an attack is followed up by a suspicious death at a Christmas party. Can Jane and Redvers figure out what is happening?

When I learned that we were getting a between the books novella this Christmas, I had to read it. And I enjoyed it. We see a couple supporting characters in addition to Jane and Redvers. Plus, the new characters are great. The plot kept me guessing, even when I thought I had a handle on what was going on. While not all the Christmas traditions are the same, it still felt familiar enough that I enjoyed the dose of Christmas spirit in December. Whether you already like this series or are looking for a quick Christmas read, you’ll be glad you picked up this ebook only novella.
  
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Heather Heatso Culbertson (295 KP) rated Love Actually (2003) in Movies

Jul 30, 2018  
Love Actually (2003)
Love Actually (2003)
2003 | Comedy, Romance
9
8.2 (62 Ratings)
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I wasn’t the biggest fan the first time
I watched it, but now I love it and can’t imagine not watching it every Christmas.
  
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Larry Eisner (2082 KP) created a post in A Smashbomb DVD Christmas

Nov 15, 2018  
If anyone is interested, there is also a book exchange hosted by Cumberland, here: https://smashbomb.com/s/a-smashbomb-christmas/space/orb/space/about
   
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Versusyours (757 KP) rated Better Watch Out (2016) in Movies

Nov 10, 2019  
Better Watch Out (2016)
Better Watch Out (2016)
2016 | Horror
6
7.0 (8 Ratings)
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Home Alone: After dark
Home Alone meets Scream divided by American Psycho. Funny little anti-joy Christmas film with minimal Santas and some Satan's
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2434 KP) rated How the Grinch Stole Christmas! in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Dr. Seuss | 2010 | Children
10
9.2 (20 Ratings)
Book Rating
The classic picture book that finds the true meaning of Christmas as the Grinch tries to stop Christmas from coming for the Whos. Told in classic Seuss rhyme, it's a book I loved as a kid and still enjoy as an adult.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-how-grinch-stole-christmas.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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The Marinated Meeple (1853 KP) rated Elf (2003) in Movies

May 30, 2018  
Elf (2003)
Elf (2003)
2003 | Comedy, Family
9
7.8 (81 Ratings)
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Will Ferrel (0 more)
nothing, once you get into it. (0 more)
An amazingly charming Christmas story with lots of childlike wonder.
The over the top charm is part of what makes this movie for me. You gotta buy in and not be a humbug. Probably one of the top 5 modern Christmas classics. if you've not seen it yet, you should. plus an alternate movie poster.