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15 The Nightmare Before Christmas Facts You Never Knew

No matter how many times you've seen The Nightmare Before Christmas there are still plenty of secrets to discover about Tim Burton's ultimate holiday classic.

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Naughty Christmas Movies for a Dark and Sad Detox from the Holiday Season

For those who don't think "it's a wonderful life," there exists many great sad, dark, nasty, or weird Christmas movies like these.

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10 Comic Book Depictions of Santa Claus that Need to Make It to the Big Screen

As a Christmas Icon, Santa Claus has made many holiday appearances in hit comics. Here are 10 that need to make it to the big screen.

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15 Visually Beautiful Christmas Movies

The twinkling lights, the falling snow, the bright green trees and brilliant red ribbons - Christmas is a beautiful holiday made for the screen.

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A Christmas Carol: The Top 10 Performances of Ebenezer Scrooge

Ebenezer Scrooge is one of the most iconic roles in the history of cinema, and these 10 actors have captured the character better than anyone else.

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Night of the Comet: How This ‘80s Zombie Movie Is a Better Anti-Christmas Film Than Die Hard or Lethal Weapon

Christmas, Mac-10s, valley girls, and zombies. Night of the Comet is more deserving of your meme X-mas tree decorations than John McClane.

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The Best Christmas Movie Soundtracks

These Christmas films would be nothing without their iconic soundtracks.

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The 10 Best Christmas Movies to Watch if You're a Grinch

The Grinch hated Christmas. And if you do too, here are 10 great movies for anyone who finds the holidays an insufferable time of year.

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The 15 Greatest Rankin/Bass Entertainment Christmas Specials

Rankin/Bass Entertainment's Christmas specials are abounding with stories of Rudolph, Jack Frost, and even the occasional leprechaun.

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A Festivus for the Rest of Us: Why Seinfeld Has the Funniest Holiday Episode of All Time

Put up the aluminum pole and prepare the meatloaf - it's time for Festivus!

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The Ref: An Underrated Christmas Comedy We All Forgot About

The Ref is a relic of 1990s underrated comedies. Don't forget about it this Christmas.

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The Best Home Media Releases in 2023 (Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide!)

Need to order something with two-day shipping for Christmas? Unsure what to buy with your gift card? If you're a movie fan, you'll like these.

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Ranking Every Modern Family Christmas Episode

Christmas is a time for family, and what's better for celebrating the season than ranking every Modern Family Christmas episode?

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The 20 Most Popular and Overused Christmas Movie Tropes

Looking for dysfunctional family gatherings, holiday magic, Santa Claus, and a fistful of cheese? Christmas movies have you covered.

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The Deeper Meaning Behind This Family Guy Christmas Special, Explained

Family Guy's most famous Christmas special tackles some unexpectedly deep themes for the show. Here's what goes down.

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Why Carol Still Holds Up as an Iconic Gay Christmas Movie 1
Why Carol Still Holds Up as an Iconic Gay Christmas Movie

Todd Haynes' acclaimed queer holiday drama is a showcase of talent by Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, set against the backdrop of 1950s NYC.

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The Family Stone Is the Perfect Holiday Movie Nearly Two Decades Later

The Family Stone is a delightful family comedy that balances tense, cringe-filled scenes with heartfelt intimacy.

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20 Most Iconic Christmas Movie Characters Of All Time

The Christmas season has given us some of the most memorable characters in all of cinema. Here are the best.

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Merry Little Batman Cast & Character Guide

Get acquainted with the characters in Merry Little Christmas and the talented voice actors who portray them.

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17 Best Christmas Movies to Put On After the Kids Go to Bed

When adults need some holiday alone time, they may want to watch something that's a little edgier, but still chock-full of Christmas Spirit.

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