I’ve been informed that some people just really do not like Christmas and hate most of the holiday films. Fair enough, I won’t call you ‘Grinch’ or ‘Scrooge’ (besides, these characters change their minds and embrace the holiday). Instead, I will defend your right to hate Dec. 25th and I’ve created a list for you too because you’re not alone!

1. Black Christmas (1974) – Santa goes mental. Everyone on the naughty list gets an axe in the head.

2. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) – Murder mystery, black comedy, shoot-outs and capers galore in front of a Christmas backdrop. Great performances from Downey Jr and Kilmer. Interesting fact, the title comes from what Italians call James Bond films.

3. The Ref (1994) – Ever feel like you’re trapped with your family on Christmas Day? So does Denis Leary and they’re not even HIS family. When his botched attempt to rob a wealthy but miserable family goes askew on Christmas Eve, he has to mediate. The fact that he has a gun seems to help, so take note. (Just kidding!)

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In no particular order…..

1. Gremlins (1984) – Phoebe Cates’ Dad died going down the chimney, the ‘bad’ Gremlins drink up a storm and one ends up in the microwave…. *SPLOOSH*! Brilliant stuff!

2. Home Alone (1990) – I was the kind of kid who wanted to move out so badly, I was born a month early. When I was 6, the house next to ours went up for sale I told my parents they should buy it, move in and I would stay in the ‘old’ house. They didn’t go for it.

3. Elf (2003) – “Don’t tell him what you want, Paul! He’s a fake! You sit on a throne of lies!!!!” & “Thanks Buddy” are two of my favourite lines in any film, ever.

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