Category Archives: Holiday-ness

Candyman’s director/co-writer Nia DaCosta’s Juneteenth message

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Denise

As of today, Juneteenth is a Federal holiday! Nia DaCosta takes a moment to talk about the holiday, and how “the duality of the Black experience in America” and how her film looks at that duality, and “the truth of … Continue reading →

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Ho or No? – “A Bride for Christmas”

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Denise

“I’m awful!” Genre: “I’ve Given Up On Love…Who Dis?” Holiday Romance New Holiday Spirit or Ghost of Christmas Past?: Runaway Bride meets She’s All That during Hallmark Christmastime in this comedy of errors romance. Synopsis: Jessie bolted from three engagements, … Continue reading →

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Ho or No? – “Christmas Catch”

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Denise

“And look, no matter how much you want it, you’re not going to meet Mister Right the same way they do movies.” (Clunky line, but a microcosm of the movie as a whole.) Where I Watched: Netflix Genre: Holiday Heist … Continue reading →

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“Half Brothers” shares tips for surviving the holiday season!

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Denise

Okay, so the film Half Brothers had me at that adorable goat. I don’t know why he’s being carried, but I want to know. Synopsis! Renato, a successful Mexican aviation executive, is shocked to discover he has an American half-brother … Continue reading →

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Ho or No? – “A Twist of Christmas”

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Denise

“Why are you holding a rainbow unicorn?” Where I Watched: Vudu’s 99 cent holiday sale Genre: Single Parents Find Love Through Mixups Holiday Romance New Holiday Spirit or Ghost of Christmas Past?: We’ve seen enemies to love stories before, though … Continue reading →

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Ho or No? – “Merry Liddle Christmas”

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Denise

“I don’t know what’s worse – a bunch of loud, messy, noisy people, or a quiet house all to yourself.”‘Oh, I’d take the latter any day.’ (Girl PREACH #LoveYouFam) Where I Watched: Vudu’s 99 cent holiday sale  Genre: Family – … Continue reading →

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Ho or No? – “A New York Christmas Wedding”

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Denise

“Listen honey, you have to trust me on this. A Christmas wedding will be perfect, something no one would expect.”– a line said unironically by the future mom-in-law Where I Watched: Netflix Genre: Crappy Holiday “Get Happy Dammit” Stories New … Continue reading →

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Ho or No? – “Peppermint”

Posted on December 7, 2020 by Denise

“You didn’t serve justice, your honor. I will.” Where I Watched: Netflix Genre: Throwback Payback Action New Holiday Spirit or Ghost of Christmas Past?: Harks back to the uber-violent 70s and 80s action flicks, especially stuff like the Death Wish … Continue reading →

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Ho or No? – “Operation Christmas Drop”

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Denise

“You’re gonna fit in great around here. Clearly, you like giving orders.” Genre: Armed Forces Holiday Luuuuurve New Holiday Spirit or Ghost of Christmas Past?: Based on the real life Operation Christmas Drop by the US Air Force, a tradition … Continue reading →

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My yearly “here have some tunes for Thanksgiving” post

Posted on November 26, 2020 by Denise

Because what’s turkey day without Alice’s Restaurant, Mashed Potato Popcorn, and Rubber Biscuit? Have a great day – and Thanks everso!

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