The Ultimate Christmas Binge List
Hohoho! The season to be jolly is at hand, and it brings with it a sledge of Christmas movies and series. Now dear reader, many a Christmas story has been told, but this is this author’s must-watch Christmas binge list:
Home Alone
Chris Columbus’ 1990 hit is the perfect movie to get you into all the holiday feels. The comedy film follows Kevin, an 8-year-old boy who is left home alone accidentally after his parents leave for France during Christmas Eve. Initially elated by his newfound freedom, the plot escalates when burglars try to rob the McCallister residence. It is a fun, heartwarming show that you absolutely must watch.
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
A star-studded ensemble boasting legendary actors such as Forest Whitaker, Phylicia Rashad, Keegan-Michael Key, Anika Noni Rose, Hugh Bonneville and Ricky Martin, this movie is a must-watch. Originally planned as a stage play, it ended up being adapted into a Netflix movie, to high critical acclaim.
It follows the story of Jeronicus Jangle, a former inventor and toymaker, and his granddaughter Journey, who shares his passion for inventing. It is a beautiful story of love, passion, loss and rebuilding. The jaw-dropping costumes, brilliant dialogue, soul-stirring music and excellent delivery make this movie a cult classic.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
No one likes the Grinch: he’s a bad-tempered, devious and misanthropic green-furred creature who despises Christmas and the Whos of Whoville’s celebrations. Cindy Lou Who, however, decides to share the joy of Christmas with the Grinch, inviting him to Whoville’s Christmas celebrations. The events that follow invite us to question the true meaning of Christmas.
Jim Carrey’s performance as the Grinch catapulted this movie into holiday film stardom, becoming the second-highest grossing holiday film of all time behind Home Alone.
The Best Man Holiday
Following the resounding success of The Best Man, Malcolm D. Lee created a sequel called The Best Man Holiday. The sequel is set 15 years after the events of The Best Man, where Harper published an entire novel detailing the secret lives of his best friends Lance, Mia, Jordan, Quentin, Murch, Shelby and Candy.
After a long time apart thanks to Harper’s betrayal, the group finally reunites when Mia, Lance’s wife, invites everyone over for a jolly, jolly Christmas. What could possibly go wrong?
How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding
How to Ruin Christmas is a South African comedy series centered around the Christmas gatherings of a newly-wedded couple and their families. The stunning cast is helmed by the late Busi Lurayi and boasts icons such as Thando Thabethe, Yonda Thomas and Sandile Mahlangu.
In The Wedding, The Twalas welcome the Sellos into their home for a perfect, Christmas wedding. Beauty has everything planned to perfection and she’s marrying the love of her life, Sbu. The Twalas have spared nothing to throw their favourite son a lavish fairytale wedding. Everything is perfect — just how Beauty likes it. Except for her black sheep sister, of course. This is Tumi’s guide on how to ruin Christmas.
What are you waiting for? Grab a blanket and some snacks and summon the Christmas spirit with these shows! Happy watching and Merry Christmas!
