So, it’s that time of the year again – it’s wet, it’s cold,
it’s dark and everyone’s broke. Guess what, it’s nearly Christmas! And whilst
we can’t help being a little cynical this time of year, here at Luxe Models,
deep down, we do actually love Christmas. And so should you.
One thing here at Luxe Models that we’re not a big fan of
when it comes to the winter holidays, is the build-up. Big corporations and
advertisers with their November Xmas tv ad campaigns always put us in a bad
mood. Christmas is a time for sharing and caring, not profits and growth – we
like getting halfway through December and waking up thinking “wow, it’s
Christmas in 7 days”.
And when the big day is just around the corner, we like
nothing better than sitting back with a cup of mulled wine, a box of chocolates
and a hard-drive full of Christmas movies.
So, with it being Christmas and all, we thought we’d do a
quick countdown of our all-time favourite Xmas films. A selection of five
winter classics that will be sure to get you festive just in time.
It’s A Wonderful Life
An undisputed classic, It’s A Wonderful Life tells the
beautiful tale of George Bailey and his search for happiness and peace at
Christmas time. Directed by Frank Capra, and released in 1946, this black and
white piece of cinema gold is guaranteed to warm even the coldest of hearts.
Elf
A surprise hit, modern comedy Elf tells the story of Buddy
the Elf, a man raised in the North Pole who travels to New York to find his
real family. Staring the endlessly funny Will Ferrell, Elf is an effortless
watch and will make you laugh until you feel sick – especially if you’ve been
at the Quality Street.
Love Actually
“Love actually, is all around” – says a clean cut, Hugh
Grant at the start of Richard Curtis’ all-star hit Love Actually – and in its
135 minute run-time, we actually believe him. It’s an amazingly well-paced
flick with one of the best UK casts ever assembled. If you haven’t seen it, then you haven’t
lived.
A Muppet Christmas
Carol
A wildcard, A Muppet Christmas Carol is silly, often cringe
worthy and contains a rather dishevelled looking Michael Caine for the most
part, but, it’s absolutely amazing. If you can embrace the absurdity of the
whole thing, then you’re in for a treat.
Home Alone
And finally, one of our all-time favourites from when we
were a lot younger, Home Alone is a 90s classic that deserves watching every
single year. And, it marks one of the few times when Macaulay Culkin is
actually cute!
So, if you find yourself with a free day or two in the
Christmas period this Christmas, then line these five bad boys up and be
prepared to get festive.
