As a former English teacher, I can confidently declare The Muppet Christmas Carol is not just the best holiday movie but the greatest damn book adaptation ever committed to celluloid. Here’s why.

Wild twists, campy writing, Amanda Seyfried’s delightfully unhinged performance—Paul Feig’s ridiculous popcorn flick is not high art by any means but still had me cackling and captivated.

No matter how you define a Christmas movie, Die Hard and Eyes Wide Shut deck the halls of all other holiday movies: But which is the best kiss under the mistletoe? Let’s find out.

Combining scripted and improvisational sequences, this fast-moving mockumentary is a welcome return to an era of more innocent 2000s internet comedy.

With just a few holly jolly adjustments, these movies would be automatic additions to my holiday watchlist every December. 

In Josh Safdie’s invigorating and powerful solo directorial debut, Timothée Chalamet plays a table tennis player who—much like Chalamet—is in pursuit of greatness.

Film critic and author Kristen Lopez on the movies and movie experiences that have made her life sweeter.

Julia Jackman’s new film makes you want to get lost in its fantastical medieval world. The problem is there’s not much to keep you there.

Chloé Zhao’s new tearjerker finds a compelling middle ground between her heartfelt, naturalistic independent pictures and mainstream historical drama.

Tarot reader and professional witch Sarah Potter on the movies that complement her new book.

Folk musician and singer-songwriter Josh Ritter on the movies that complement his new album.

It’s easy to get numb to the never-ending horror of the news, but Sepidah Farsi’s documentary reminds us that for every daily uptick in Palestinian deaths, each number was a person with hopes and dreams.

Author and illustrator Scott Campbell on the movies that complement his new book.

Director Gabe Polsky’s documentary spotlights the wild life of globe-trotting chaplain, UN peacekeeper, and all-around renaissance man Patrick McCollum.

If Glass Onion felt a bit too sunny for you, director Rian Johnson’s third Knives Out film injects a dab of gothic mystery and a surprisingly thoughtful depiction of the power of faith.

Our thoughts on the new concert film from indie rock singer-songwriter Mitski.

Why does Jesus have the stereotypical TikTok boy haircut? And who asked for a scene of Nicolas Cage washing FKA Twigs’ feet?

Composer and electronic musician Dan Deacon on the movies and movie experiences that have made his life sweeter.

English synth pop musician Will Westerman on the movies that complement his new album.

While this French New Wave-inspired film lacks significant stakes and surprises, getting a low-key Linklater period hangout movie is its own type of cinematic treat.