Movie day

It’s that time of year again, when we sit back, relax and watch Christmas time movies. We’ve done this for so many years now that it’s hard to find new films that are completely Christmas themed, so we also include movies that seem right for Christmas.

Our first watch was ‘The Holdovers’. I have to say that I thought it was something like home alone for a bunch of school kids, but it turned out to be something quite different. A really nice watch with a chunk of toast and a cappuccino.

The second film was a Brian choice — ‘Trading places’. He remembered it from when he was young, and wanted to see it again. It’s not a Christmas movie as such, but it definitely takes place around the festive period. I think we were both a bit surprised at how un-PC it was, times have clearly changed. It was a fun watch though, I love seeing all the 80’s fashions, such a great decade. And what better way to enjoy it than with a minced pie and sherry, which was delightful.

Our third offering was ‘Wonka’, a new musical film featuring a young Willy Wonka trying to make his way in a competitive world. Very much a musical theatre styled movie, and perfect for the west end or broadway. A couple of bloody Mary’s and some nuts, followed by a couple of hotdogs, got us through this one.

Our first three movies were quite long, so we only had time for a short one as our fourth choice before bed. So ‘Shaun the sheep, the Flight before Christmas’, was a perfect pick for our final movie of the day. Quite silly, but definitely Christmassy, it was a good end to a lovely day.