Indeed ... love
In the weeks before Christmas everyone begins to long for a love, bed or life partner.
Testosterone-plagued spas, secretaries, porn light doubles, even the British Prime Minister.
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Giving presents:
not for everyone.
Some get kisses, others just a Joni Mitchell CD.
The premier, played by Hugh Grant, but a first lady (Martine McCutcheon) at the nativity scene.
Good news:
love is more important than all consumption.
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For whom would you rather not?
Politically wide awake even at Christmas, people who do not allow their thinking to be obscured by kitch romance could be bothered by the fact that stalkers and cowards find a lot of understanding in Richard Curtis' Christmas RomCom from 2003.
Eligibility for lockdown:
It is probably not bad at all if you are shown that you can save yourself a lot of problems by reducing contact.
To be seen at:
among others Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sky
Richard Attenborough and Mara Wilson in "The Miracle of Manhattan" from 1994
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The miracle of Manhattan
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Santa Claus has to prove in a New York court that he is indeed Santa Claus.
He succeeds by sending the judge a dollar bill.
Christmas presents:
In the end, everyone loves each other and Santa Claus especially.
And the little sister gets a little brother.
Good news:
believe in the sentences that are on the dollar.
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For whom would you rather not?
Cynics, frumpy, stressed parents - so the normal people.
Lockdown Eligibility:
Escapism is always good.
To see:
on Disney +
Billy Bob Thornton in "Bad Santa" from 2003
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Bad Santa
Santa Claus in this film (brilliant performance by Billy Bob Thornton) is a sex addict, criminal alcoholic, who insults the children who come to him and, after work, robs the department stores that have employed him together with his elf buddy.
Then he meets a bullied boy and turns around halfway.
Christmas presents:
There are actually women with a Santa Claus fetish that they want to live out immediately in the car.
Good news:
In the 98 minutes of this film, “fuck” has been said 173 times, and each time it is very justified.
For whom would you rather not?
Members of the German Language Association.
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Lockdown eligibility:
It is a lot easier that there is someone who curses a lot more often than you do at Christmas.
To see:
at Sky
James Stewart and Donna Reed in Frank Capra's "Isn't Life Beautiful?"
(1946)
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The life is wonderful, is not it?
In this classic from 1946, a good man, who has been crooked all his life and put his own needs aside, loses his courage to face life at Christmas because a maneuver by his worst competitor suspects him to be a cheat.
Imprisonment threatens, he wants to jump.
Then two angels take care of him.
He wants to face fate, but the neighbors save him with an injection of money.
Good news:
if you believe in the good, the good will not forget you.
For whom would you rather not?
People for whom too much optimism spoils their mood.
Lockdown Eligibility:
Realize that you should never give up hope.
Perhaps the corona emergency aid will eventually reach your own account.
To be seen:
as a rental film, for example on Amazon
"Loriot: Christmas at Hoppenstedts" was originally created in 1978 and was re-released in 1997
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Christmas at Hoppenstedts
Grandpa still needs presents for the grandson, gets advice in the department store and finally packs the model kit of a nuclear power plant.
All sorts of representatives turn up at Mama who want to give Christmas presents shortly before they come.
On Christmas Eve, Papa only gets ties for free again.
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Christmas presents:
Everything is exactly as it should be for Christmas.
The family is gathered, the presents are disappointing, and Christmas carols are sung.
Good news: it
will all be over in a few days.
For whom would you rather not?
All people who didn't want to miss Christmas with their loved ones after all.
Lockdown suitability:
Anyone who looks at Loriot's legendary Christmas sketches from 1978 will be deeply grateful for the online trade and pandemic-related contact reductions.
To see:
can be found on the Internet.
Jude Law and Cameron Diaz in "Love Doesn't Have a Vacation" from 2006
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Love doesn't need a vacation
Two Lonely Hearts from England and California, both tired of the men, swap houses over the holidays.
As if by magic, everything suddenly becomes all right in their new surroundings.
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Christmas presents:
Out of the blue.
Analog coincidences are better than matching algorithms.
Good news:
Giving someone a hostel who has no shelter at the moment is still an idea in 2020 after the birth of Christ where hearts can recover.
For whom would you rather not?
People with non-heteronormative mating behavior occasionally experience Nancy Meyers' 2006 comedy as tormenting couple propaganda.
Lockdown suitability:
Inspired for post-pandemic times: be sure to register in a home exchange platform!
To be seen at:
for example Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sky
Jim Carrey as Grinch in the 2000 film
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The Grinch
A green hairy man (Jim Carrey) hates Christmas because of a childhood trauma and wants to spoil it for all the overjoyed Whoville residents by stealing Christmas presents from them.
Then it will be thawed after all.
Giving
presents:
The tears of emotion when the stubborn old rascal turns into a nice person.
The good news:
inclusion is hard work, but it pays off.
For whom would you rather not?
More realistic minds may find Carrey's game a bit outrated.
Eligibility for lockdown:
Except for the conciliatory end, a nice celebration of being grumpy
To be seen on:
Amazon Prime Video, Sky
Macaulay Culkin in Kevin Home Alone from 1990
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Kevin home alone
An eight-year-old boy from Chicago is forgotten at home for Christmas by his vacationing family and has to put nasty burglars on the run.
Giving presents:
finally being able to do what you want without being constantly chattered into it.
Good news:
you grow with your tasks.
For whom would you rather not?
Family reunification supporters and child haters.
Lockdown Eligibility:
Christmas at home isn't all that bad.
To see:
at Disney +
Bruce Willis in "Die Hard" from 1988
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Die Hard
New York cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) flies to Los Angeles to spend Christmas Eve with his wife, who has moved because of her career.
Unfortunately, the Christmas party at their company where they meet is stormed by criminals.
And McClane now has to free a lot of hostages all by himself.
Christmas presents:
The looks you get when you scare away the bad guys shine brighter than any Christmas tree.
Good news:
You have to dig yourself into it when your loved ones are worth something.
For whom would you rather not?
Peaceful Christmass look different.
Lockdown suitability:
The film helps to forget the pain of the fancy Christmas parties.
To see:
on Netflix
Robert Zemeckis' "The Polar Express" (2004)
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The polar express
In this cartoon, a clever boy no longer wants to believe in Santa Claus.
He has him picked up by the polar express to the North Pole.
With great effort they make it to their destination in good time before the gifts are delivered.
Giving presents:
everyone gets something.
Although Santa Claus is challenged much more blatantly than DHL.
Good news:
miracles happen again and again.
For whom would you rather not?
Enlightened cunning who don't believe in old white men.
Lockdown suitability:
When, if not in lockdown, should you read children's fairy tales?
To see:
at Sky
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Source: Welt am Sonntag