November 17th, 2014
World Cinema Club: December Film
I went shopping yesterday. Not Christmas shopping. Laminate floor shopping. You know, the most exciting kind of shopping. Anyway, we did pop in to our local shopping centre (or mall if you’re reading this in North America) and from my little trip out I concluded that it’s officially the Christmas period. People are always reluctant to admit it but it is well and truly here.
Told you so. This year I’m very excited about Christmas! We’re moving in (fingerscrossedfingerscrossedfingerscrossed) just shy of 3 weeks before Christmas and we’re hosting. For the first time ever. For 10 people. In a flat that will potentially still be full of boxes. Eek. Regardless, I can’t wait and I even bought cracker snaps yesterday to make my own crackers. That’s right, I’m Pinteresting the hell out of Christmas. YEAH!
Ok, now for the whole purpose of today’s blog – World Cinema Club! The film that month HAS to be festive themed, no question. But I couldn’t think of a really cracking (see what I did there?) Christmas film in a foreign language. So, getting into the Christmas spirit ‘n’ all, I want to open this month’s film selection up to you. Yes, you. Hello! What’s your favourite Christmas film? For this month’s World Cinema Club, YOU choose the film. That’s right! Pick your favourite Christmas film in whichever language you like and watch. Of course, foreign language films are an advantage seeing as it’s World Cinema we’re aiming for here but if you can’t find one, why not try watching a dubbed version of your favourite? Whatever you choose be sure to tweet or Instagram it using the hashtag #MyWCCXmas.
I’m pretty sure my copy of Muppet Christmas Carol plays in French and maybe more languages so that’ll be my film this month…as well as a ton of other festive films! Now can I convince Ash to watch Prep and Landing in Spanish…?
Don’t forget there’s also a couple more weeks to watch Let The Right On In before the discussion post at the end of November!
What’s your favourite Christmas film? Do your DVDs for it have different audio options? I’m excited to see everyone’s favourite festive films in the comments and on social media!
