Hyperallergic Picks Their Favorite Holiday Movie Classics

It’s the holidays and you can’t get away from them. Some classic films have come to represent the season in the popular imagination, and we all have our favorites. I invited film editor Dan Schindel to talk about this unique genre of cinema, while discussing our favorite films about Christmas and more. I also invited a number of Hyperallergic staff to share their favorites.I have a feeling this episode will get you into the holiday mood.** Sponsor **OVID.tvIf you’re into art films, documentaries on artists, or simply want visual inspiration, consider subscribing to our favorite streaming service, OVID.tv. To make this easy, they’re offering a special year-end discount on monthly plans.From now until January 1st, you can save 25% off your first four months of OVID. This means you’ll get access to OVID—the best streaming service for critically acclaimed independent films—for just $5.25 per month instead of $6.99. Simply head over to www.OVID.tv and use the code "HYPER" at check-out. Then, start watching films on art, dance, photography and more.****A special thanks to Patrick Thomas for providing the music to this episode and getting us into the holiday spirit. You can find Christmas with Patrick Thomas on iTunes, and follow him on Instagram and Twitter.This and more in the current episode of Hyperallergic’s Art Movements podcast.Subscribe to Hyperallergic’s Art Movements on iTunes, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts.