https://screenrant.com All the latest movie news, movie trailers & reviews - and the same for TV, too. Mon, 25 Dec 2023 18:00:17 GMT en-US hourly 60 A Clüsterfünke Christmas is a Comedy Central TV movie filled with a cast of comic actors and SNL alums. A sharp parody of Christmas-themed Hallmark movies, A Clüsterfünke Christmas is a laugh-out-loud comedy with a surprising heart that is sometimes more SNL sketch than feature-length film, but the writing by Rachel Dratch and Ana Gasteyer is funny and smart enough to cover up any plot issues. In the film, a go-getter real estate developer goes to a small town in Maine to look into a new property. There she says at a cozy inn, meets a handsome lumberjack, and learns that the Spirit of Christmas is alive and well.

]]> Mon, 25 Dec 2023 18:00:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/a-clusterfunke-christmas-cast-character-guide-where-seen-snl-actors/ The Lord of the Rings' Sauron has become the perfect Christmas tree topper. In the trilogy of Lord of the Rings movies, adapted from the classic work of fantasy literature by J.R.R. Tolkien, the Dark Lord Sauron is depicted as a glowing fiery eye suspended between two branches of a curving structure atop the tower Barad-dûr in Mordor. In the movie canon, the reason Sauron is a disembodied eye during the timeline of the story is that he is too weak to take a proper physical form after the powerful One Ring was cut off his finger in battle.

]]> Mon, 25 Dec 2023 17:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/lord-of-the-rings-sauron-christmas-decoration-image/ Jingle All the Way art shows why the Arnold Schwarzenegger Christmas movie wouldn't work if set in today's world. Released in 1996, Schwarzenegger’s attempt at a wholesome holiday comedy starred the famed action hero as a regular dad trying to get his son his dream present: a Turbo-Man action figure. Unfortunately, everyone else’s kid also wants a Turbo-Man, turning Schwarzenegger’s efforts into a madcap Christmas Eve quest to land one of the coveted toys.

]]> Mon, 25 Dec 2023 14:15:16 GMT https://screenrant.com/jingle-all-the-way-movie-arnold-schwarzenegger-art/ Bernard is one of the best characters in The Santa Clause, and actor David Krumholtz has some insightful thoughts on his return in Disney+'s The Santa Clauses. The Santa Clause franchise, beginning with 1994's hit movie The Santa Clause, has become a staple in holiday cinema. Its charm, humor, and heartwarming narrative revolving around Scott Calvin's (Tim Allen) accidental transformation into Santa Claus captivated audiences globally. Integral to this magic is Krumholtz's Bernard the Elf, a character beloved for his wisdom, wit, and elfin quirks. Bernard became a symbol of the North Pole's enchanting world, embodying the spirit of Christmas in his interactions with both elves and humans alike.

]]> Mon, 25 Dec 2023 14:00:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/bernard-santa-clauses-return-david-krumholtz/ Chevy Chase only skipped one National Lampoon's Vacation film, which just happens to be the franchise's worst. The first National Lampoon's Vacation movie was based on a short story by John Hughes, who also penned the screenplay. Looking at the line-up of comic talent in front of and behind the camera on the original, it's little surprise it was such a success. The resulting franchise has been a mixed bag, with 1997's Vegas Vacation being a lowlight while National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is often considered the best of the franchise.

]]> Mon, 25 Dec 2023 13:50:15 GMT https://screenrant.com/christmas-vacation-2-chevy-chase-absence-worst-movie/ The Polar Express, a 2004 American animated Christmas fantasy film, and its recent surge in popularity has led to speculation over the Polar Express 2 release date. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, who also co-wrote the screenplay with William Broyles Jr., the film is based on the 1985 children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. The Polar Express cast is led by Tom Hanks in multiple roles, and the film uses a blend of live-action and motion-capture computer animation. Its story unfolds on Christmas Eve in the 1950s, following a young boy who embarks on a magical train journey to the North Pole, delving into the heart of Christmas spirit and belief.

]]> Mon, 25 Dec 2023 13:00:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/the-polar-express-2-updates/ Harry Potter and Voldemort become BFFs in a new batch of festive (and unsettling) AI images. Based on the best-selling books by controversial author J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros.' Harry Potter movies brought Harry's story to life in live-action to dazzling effect. The films follow Daniel Radcliffe as Harry, with a story that follows the young wizard as he faces off against Ralph Fiennes' Lord Voldemort, the villain responsible for killing his parents.

]]> Mon, 25 Dec 2023 12:00:17 GMT https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-voldemort-friends-christmas-art-images/ Netflix's best Christmas rom-com isn't a feature film, but a limited series: Dash & Lily, a 2020 adaptation of a young adult novel. Based on Dash & Lily's Book of Dares, an entry in Rachel Cohn and David Levithan's beloved book series, the Netflix show last just one season, though that was a purposeful decision on the streamer's part. Like the source material, Joe Tracz's romantic comedy series centers on its titular characters, who are played by budding movie and TV stars Austin Abrams and Midori Francis. While Lily is a Christmas-loving 17-year-old who's eager to find true love, Dash is a jaded, holiday-hating realist.

]]> Sun, 24 Dec 2023 21:05:14 GMT https://screenrant.com/dash-and-lily-netflix-best-christmas-rom-com/ Despite having all the makings of a fun holiday movie with the perfect mix of family drama and Christmas carols, Silent Night's ending explained that things are much darker. Set in what appears to be present-day England, the film begins with the coming together of family and friends at the country home of Nell, Simon, Art, and his twin brothers Hardy and Thomas. A familiar mix of personalities arrives at the house and an ominous secret is revealed: the world is coming to an end and everyone plans to take a government-issued “exit pill” to avoid a torturous death by poison gas.

]]> Sun, 24 Dec 2023 18:30:18 GMT https://screenrant.com/silent-night-movie-ending-explained-art-twist-meaning/ The Grinch may have a health condition, according to one doctor's response to How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Based on Dr. Seuss' book of the same name, the TV special was released in 1966 and would go on to spawn multiple remakes. That includes 2018's Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch and 2000's live-action How The Grinch Stole Christmas. The original remains a Christmas classic, regularly airing on TV every holiday season. It tells the touching story of the Grinch discovering the true meaning of Christmas, and the joy makes his heart grow three sizes.

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