Today is Monday and I am continuing my #MotivationalMonday Series to bring you my favorite inspirational Christmas Film Quotes-from the likes of ELF, The Grinch, The Santa Clause, and The Holiday!
The afternoons are now non-existent, hello pitch black at 3.30. The cold is officially here, and we still have work, plus the added pressure of buying and wrapping gifts and writing and sending christmas cards. Christmas is meant to be the most wonderful time of the year, but boy can it be stressful! (Read last weeks post if you want to know my tips on dealing with stress at this time of year!)
So here are some uplifting motivational christmas quotes to get you feeling in the mood for some christmas cheer.
Welcome to my first festive post of the year! I'm honestly so excited by all the christmas adverts on TV and the Christmas lights popping up here there and everywhere! There is nothing I love more this time of year than a festive film night. Cosying (is that even a word!?) up in a pair of christmas PJ's, getting my hot choc game ON and the fire burning, whilst sticking on a movie marathon of my fave films; its honestly so relaxing and fills my heart with Christmas joy!
Today I wanted to share my top Christmas films. I think these should be on everyone's radar this christmas and I'd love to know if you've watched any of them or what your go to Christmas Classics are. This post is kindly sponsored by Panasonic and you can check out the Ultra HD 4K TV Panasonichere it. As someone who has been a user of Panasonic for years I was more than happy to work in collaboration with them their TV's are high definition with sleek designs and beautifully bright colourful displays; I'd definitely recommend them if you are in need of a Christmas Gift or a TV for your own festive film night!
MY CHRISTMAS MOVIE TOP 15
So here are my top 15 Christmas Films, and a short synopsis of why I personally LOVE them.
The Holiday-By far my favorite film on the planet and a Christmas gem-with THE BEST film sound track on the planet. Delve into the Surrey countryside at Christmas, whilst journeying through the perils of love, and ending up at the most important gift of all...family. It may be predictable and a little cliche but who can't fall in love with Jude law as Mr napkin head, and Kate Winslet helping out an elderly gentleman at Christmas.
Love Actually-This is a Christmas Classic, and if you haven't seen it where have you been? This film is both charming and hilarious, following the intertwined lives of a group of people just trying to get life right as it gets closer to christmas. Its a mix of everything touching on love, family, youth romance and some interesting nativity outfits...
Elf-Isn't Will Ferrell such a legend. He's hilarious, and so is Elf. It tells the tale of a boy brought up by elves, before discovering he doesn't really belong. We then follow his quest to finding his father and the task of fitting into the 'Real World'
Nativity-Possibly the most heartwarming family film out there. Is there anything cuter than a group of kids putting on a nativity, striving to be the next best thing in hollywood, helped out by the ever enthusiastic Mr Poppy and a warm hearted but slightly less enthusiastic Mr Maddens.
Arthur Christmas-When a child is missed its down to little Arthur christmas to get ALL the presents delivered by christmas. Its magical, light hearted, and depicts perfectly the essence of christmas spirit.
Bridget Jones-Possibly the most relatable character out there. I love Bridget Jones all year round but the christmas setting make it the perfect christmas film and I will always have it down as one of my festive faves-I need my Mark Darcy at Christmas.
Miracle on 34th Street-The magic of christmas is brought to life in this film and puts any cynic in their place, as Santa is helped out by a lawyer and a little girl who go out of their way to prove that santa is real!
A Disney Movie-What's christmas without the magic of Disney!? I've put 101 Dalmatians in the pics above but I can watch any Disney film with a box of chocolates at christmas...they are the perfect family choice!
The Harry Potter Series- I personally love a pit of HP at christmas, especially the first two films as they are so magical. I feel like everyone needs a piece of Hogwarts; Harry, Ron and Hermione at Christmas.
A Christmas Carol-There are so many different variants of this film and I think they are all great. Muppets christmas Carol is perfect for younger children, with narratives from the Muppets and catchy tunes to help tell the dickens classic. I personally enjoy the animated version.
The Grinch-A Jim Carey Classic, this is a love it or hate it film that takes the watcher to whoville where little Cindy loo has to work a bit of christmas magic and cheer to warm the heart of the Grinch who’s heart is hardened to christmas after a bad experience as a child.
Home Alone- This is such a classic and never fails to make me laugh. An 8 year old is left home alone thinking his christmas wish has come true, until two burglars force him to come up with some creative ways of preventing the house from burglary!!
The Polar Express-I love this film, its another we always watch as a family at christmas and it's just adorable.
New Years Eve-Another of those films with a star studded cast. This one again follows couple's lives through new year's eve leading up to the big reveal of the NEW YEAR. Its also easy to watch and one you can stick on with the girls a festive drink and a few nibbles.
Serendipity-Mum and I stay up late each year and watch this film. Its an easy watch and again maybe cliched but it's just so enjoyable and who doesn't wish for a bit of serendipity in their lives-especially at christmas
Whats your favorite film to watch over christmas- comment below and let me know!
Genre:Drama, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Alfonso Cuarón
Alfonso Cuarón, Jonás Cuarón
Today I popped down to the cinema to see Gravity. I'm not going to spoil the plot, just say that I would strongly advise everyone to go and see it as it an amazing piece of cinematography and Alfonso Cuarón, and Jonás Cuarón did an amazing job writing that screenplay!
I didn't really know what the film was about other than the fact that it was set in space. I was undecided if I even wanted to see it, but I am so so glad I did as I would say it is one of my favourite films from this year possibly ever!
Its not often I go to the cinema and come away feeling like I have just seen something amazing, but today that definitely happened.
The film is essentially a thriller, with high suspense throughout. Its not scary, but it certainly keeps your eyes glued to the screen wondering what the outcome for the main character is going to be.
The film has the tiniest cast with two main characters played by Sandra bullock, who is amazing in this film and the character is very different from the roles she generally plays, and George Clooney. then there are just three other actors who you actually see in the film and some voice overs.
Not only is the acting, and screenplay amazing in the film but the visual effects are incredible! I would go and see the film again just to see the incredible visuals. Unfortunately, we couldn't see the film in 3D but I can only imagine how that would just make the film perfect.
I would definitely recommend this film to almost anyone! It's incredible and I cant wait to get it on DVD.
