Bonus: What Makes a Movie a Christmas Movie?

from 3 Brothers Filmcast · host Aren Bergstrom

Is DIE HARD a Christmas movie? THE SOUND OF MUSIC? CHILDREN OF MEN? The Brothers examine whether these movies make for unconventional Christmas films in a roundtable discussion on what makes a movie a Christmas movie. They lay out their theories for how to define a Christmas movie and encourage some expansion of the traditional criteria, even as they push back on the subjectivity of the definition.0:54 - Roundtable: What Makes a Movie a Christmas Movie?Further Reading/Viewing:- 12 Unconventional Christmas Movies- 3 Brothers Film Christmas coverage- 9 Unconventional & Under-Appreciated Movies for EasterRead more of the 3 Brothers’ reviews, features, and roundtables at https://3brothersfilm.comSubscribe to the 3 Brothers Film YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1zge4GZWu3-mdH-VPv8tw

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What makes a movie a Christmas movie? In this bonus episode, the Brothers discuss this question as they examine the ways that movies do or do not capture the spirit of the season and lay out their theories on how personal seasonal viewing habits impact, but do not define, what makes a Christmas movie.