This burning question can now be put to bed, as fans continue to debate whether or not gremlins and iron man 3 are also christmas movies. Lets settle this once and for all in the only way i know how going into a topic in way too much detail. The debate has been raging for quite a few years now and it is likely to flare up all over again given its that time of year. The studio recently recut the classic films original trailer to give it a holiday spin. The debate as to whether or not the classic belongs in the holiday section has gone on for over. Its a debate as old as time well, since about 1988, but if youre the kind of grinch whos in the no camp, prepare to change your mind. But it does embrace the holiday and makes it a relevant part. Many believe it is, while others argue that it is not. It would still be a phenomenal movie if you changed its setting just a little bit. The bruce willisstarring classic was released in july 1988, but the plot events take place on christmas eve. I will be arguing in favor of the resolution, while my opponent will be arguing in opposition of it. The debate has become as entrenched a yuletide tradition as christmas movies themselves.
Dec 27, 2017 another christmas has come and gone, and the debate rages on. Despite best intentions, willis declaration has definitely not stopped the debate. The packaging is different, and some years it hangs nowhere near the tree, but that makes it no less part of the tradition. Some feel that the setting is enough to land the film a slot in their holiday. Based on roderick thorps 1979 novel nothing lasts forever, it was produced by the gordon company and silver pictures, and distributed by 20th century fox. The new trailer is unlikely to settle the longraging debate among fans. Another christmas has come and gone, and the debate rages on. Dec 23, 2016 everyone celebrates christmas in their own, unique way, and itd be frankly ridiculous to say anybody doing it differently is wrong, be that what trimmings you have with your turkey if you even have turkey or how you define a christmas movie. An oral history by brian abrams, which is a great one for true fans. Those in favor can point to all the christmas elements in the film, which takes place at a holiday office party and is loaded with seasonal sounds and images. Debate over which films are christmas movies continues to. Dec 12, 2018 while some movies may contain christmas references, there is debate over if they can.
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