{"id":104463,"date":"2021-12-02T10:20:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T09:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=104463"},"modified":"2022-01-06T10:55:05","modified_gmt":"2022-01-06T09:55:05","slug":"an-alternative-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=104463","title":{"rendered":"An Alternative Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Few things will put you in the Christmas mood more than a good holiday film. The classics often come to mind (<em>Elf<\/em>, <em>It\u2019s a Wonderful Life<\/em>, <em>The Grinch<\/em>, <em>Polar Express<\/em>), but sometimes it\u2019s those unique &#8216;un-Christmasy&#8217; holiday films that strike a chord with your holiday spirit. A new alternative Christmas film is sparking excitement with its unique look at a family relationship during this winter celebration. <em>Like The Ones I Used To Know<\/em> is one of the most sparkling and unusual watches of the season, and it along with a few other nice films will help add some variety to your holidays. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">This fresh and exciting short film by Director Annie St-Pierre follows a father who is picking up his children at his ex-in-laws\u2019 house on Christmas Eve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"FFF 2021 - Trailer - Like the ones I used to know\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jmmb9G0ub2A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">This heartfelt and endearing story strums a very different song from the movies we are used to. With a unique 80s esthetic and creative cinematography, this film comes together to create a unique and real Christmas tale; it is&nbsp;one many can relate to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s poignant, emotive and directed with a sure but gentle hand. This short gives provides a less than traditional Christmas tale but explores emotions many will understand: separation, difficult choices and holiday sentiments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes the conventional Christmas narrative isn&#8217;t what you are looking for. For those desperate for something new that still captures the holiday spirit and aesthetic, here are some Christmas films that do things differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Bad Santa<\/em> (2003) follows Willie (played by Billie Bob Thornton), a devious con man dressed up as Santa, and his elf partner Marcus as they try to rob a mall. The pair tries to take advantage of the holiday spirit, but even this dark film can\u2019t escape the cheer of Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bad Santa Official Trailer #1 - (2003) HD\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xQvaoRScND4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">If you like dark comedies but an evil mall Santa isn\u2019t your thing, <em>White Reindeer<\/em> (2013) may be right up your alley. This strange tale follows a widow whose husband was brutally murdered just before the holidays. Follow Suzanne as she discovers her husband\u2019s secret stripper girlfriend and begins a nefarious party spree with her to get over their shared grief.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"White Reindeer Official Trailer 1 (2013) - Comedy Movie HD\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/60N-WM_DR4c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Are you looking for something a bit more horrifying? Then, <em>Black Christmas <\/em>(2019) could be just the thing for you. Watch as Riley and her sorority sisters prepare for a Christmas party while a serial killer begins targeting girls. This film takes a traditional horror storyline and gives it an empowering twist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Black Christmas Trailer #1 (2019) | Movieclips Trailers\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DH-9_6Eg-qc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Are you looking for something that emphasizes all the bickering that comes with the holidays? Well, <em>The Ref<\/em> (1994) follows a Christmas burglar who takes a fighting couple hostage to avoid police capture. In this comedy, the criminal turned couples therapist tries to repair their relationship while evading jail.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Ref\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mVVugHNNkEA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe you want a bit of action for Christmas; then, <em>The Long Kiss Goodnight<\/em> (1996) is the holiday thriller for you. Prepare for the story of Samantha Caine, a young amnesiac schoolteacher, who begins to remember her espionage-filled past after a car accident on Christmas day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Long Kiss Goodnight | Full Movie Preview | Warner Bros. Entertainment\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2AEGCdS1pcM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">If you are looking for something a bit more cerebral, Whit Stillman\u2019s <em>Metropolitan <\/em>(1990) is a reflective tale that questions the lives of upper-class socialites. This tale uses philosophical inquiries and group dynamics to escape the bounds of traditional Christmas love stories and deliver a social message.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Metropolitan | Trailer | New Release\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DTuxqsIxwFA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Do you like a social message but need a film that is a bit more thrilling? Then, <em>L.A. Confidential<\/em> (1997) is probably the Christmas movie for you. In this neo-noir mystery thriller with Russel Crowe and Guy Pearce, three detectives follow a trail of homicides that leads to an examination of police corruption in the LAPD after the infamous \u201cBloody Christmas\u201d, a famous and real case where LAPD officers brutally beat seven civilians on Dec. 25, 1951.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LA Confidential (1997) Official Trailer - Kevin Spacey, Guy Pearce Movie HD\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6sOXrY5yV4g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Is that too much action for Christmas? If so, you may enjoy Todd Haynes\u2019 <em>Carol <\/em>(2015), which follows a budding yet taboo romance in 1952. In this heart-spinning tale starring Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett, the viewer is shown two women trying to love in a world that won\u2019t let them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CAROL - Official Trailer - Starring Cate Blanchett And Rooney Mara\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EH3zcuRQXNo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Do you like Christmas love stories but are tired of the same old formula? Well, Stanley Kubrick&#8217;s last film, <em>Eyes Wide Shut<\/em> (1999), is certainly a wild story of fidelity and temptation with Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. This non-standard Christmas love story follows a couple as they tangle with their relationship, upper-class sexual secret societies and lustful opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Eyes Wide Shut (1999) Official Trailer - Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman Movie HD\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xgVo96JaqeM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Big Hollywood movies aren\u2019t everyone\u2019s style. Sometimes you want to watch a nice experiential indie film like <em>Tangerine<\/em> (2015). This film (which was shot entirely on an iPhone 5S) tells a very different Christmas story. The viewer follows a transgender sex worker who finds out her boyfriend\/pimp is cheating on her. The movie shows the life of someone who is ostracized from society on a day that is supposed to be about giving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tangerine - Red Band Trailer\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ALSwWTb88ZU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe you want something brief to watch to pair with the new short film <em>Like The Ones I Used To Know<\/em> (the film mentioned at the top). If so, here are a few bite-sized alternative Christmas movies to add a dash of spice to your holiday spirit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Junky\u2019s Christmas <\/em>(1994) is a claymation (a form of stop-motion that uses clay) short that tells the story of &#8216;Danny the Carwiper&#8217;, a New York drug addict looking for a fix on Christmas Day. This grayscaled film shows how dull and lonely his life is; however, a final miracle helps instil the Christmas spirit into this tragic tale.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/poster-Xmas.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/poster-Xmas.jpg?resize=580%2C411&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/poster-Xmas.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/poster-Xmas.jpg?resize=300%2C213&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">If you want something short and relatable, <em>&#8230;Long Distance Information <\/em>(2011) has the family struggles you need to see. This story shares the feelings of a young Scottish man who calls his estranged father on Christmas Day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Trailer - Long Distance Information\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l8_7Xd5p164?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Do you need something funny to cheer you up? <em>The Naughty List<\/em> (2016) is a silly comedy where Santa visits two non-believing mobsters hiding out in a safe house. This short focuses on the hilarity of the situation as these two hitmen are confronted by the real Santa Clause.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Naughty List | Christmas Comedy Short | Paul Campion | Brian Keene\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4qqKHH2GrzA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">Whether it\u2019s the classics or one of these alternative films, there is nothing that puts you in the holiday mood quite like a Christmas film.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">If you are interested in these unique Christmas movies, you will want to check out <em>Like The Ones I Used To Know<\/em>. St-Pierre\u2019s short film about a family split by divorce during the holidays has already won over 15 awards, and it&#8217;s receiving Oscar attention. If you\u2019d like to see the film, you\u2019ll have to wait for official distribution or hope it\u2019s being shown at a film festival near you.&nbsp;For more information, check out their website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.h264distribution.com\/en\/films\/distribution\/like-the-ones-i-used-to-know\/#ltoiutk-festival-list\">h264disttribution.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">If you enjoyed \u201cAn Alternative Christmas\u201d, you will also like &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/christmas-2021-day-one\/\">Christmas 2021 Day One<\/a>&#8220;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Few things will put you in the Christmas mood more than a good holiday film. 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