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Well, f#%k that, noise!
Let me answer some simple and oft-repeated questions about whether or not Film A counts as 'A Christmas Film.' Here we go...
1) Iron Man 3- NO
While it is set at Christmas-time, it is also set in Los Angeles and the Season only comes up in one Scene. If Tony doesn't dress like Saint Nick and Rhodes as Black Pete, then it doesn't count.
2) Batman Returns- YES
It is set in the right time, features a Christmas Carnival and has lots of related moments in it. Plus, it is always snowing, so ambiance.
3) The Long Kiss Goodnight- YES
Another Shane Black Script that has Christmas-time as a Setting, but actually does more with it. It's tenuous, but enough for me.
4) Silent Night, Deadly Night- YES
It features multiple Santas, the right time as a Setting and all sorts of Christmas imagery. That said...
5) Silent Night, Deadly Night: Part 2- NO
Other than the flashback stuff (since the Film was originally just designed to be a loose framing device to reuse the footage), it isn't seasonal at all. Odd choice.
6) Silent Night, Deadly Night 3: Better Watch Out- YES
It is barely one, but it has a dead Santa, is set at the right time and ends with 'Merry Christmas.' A close one.
7) Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation- NO
No killer Santa, not set at the right time and no seasonal joy. Ho ho no.
8) Elves (1989)- YES
It is set at the right time, features a Lead as a Mall Santa and has a Department Store Location. That said, the titular 'Elves' are actually one and not related to Santa. It is harder to sell 'Incestuous Nazis' than Santa, of course.
9) Die Hard 2: Die Harder- YES
It is set in the right time, is all about the Christmas Airport Rush and features lots of snow. You can't deny it, just because there is no Santa.
10) Die Hard- YES ALREADY
It is set at Christmas, takes place at a Christmas Party, features a reuniting of people for the Holidays and, oh yeah, is famous for the 'Now I Have A Machine Gun, Ho Ho Ho' Sweater.
Is this settled now?!?
What about "Night Train"?
ReplyDeleteP.S. Happy New Year!