Words by Tegan Davies Santa once proved his existence in front of my very eyes. I donÔÇÖt know how he did it, but when my uncle told me to put my Christmas list on top of the coals of the unlit fire that year, the whole thing disappeared without me even noticing. I must have been about seven or eight ÔÇô still old enough to … Continue reading Merry Memories
A Black Christmas, Hazel Ravu ‘Twas the night before Christmas and me and my mother are sweating in the kitchen trying to prepare as much food as we can. WeÔÇÖre hosting this year. That means a bunch of families, including a few expected unexpected guests are due to be arriving. On the day, me and my mother are back in the same positions, putting the … Continue reading The Culture of Our Christmas Traditions
Gremlins┬á┬á by Luke Hinton Gremlins, the 1984 comedy-horror executive produced by Steven Spielberg, may have all the hallmarks of a conventional Christmas movie ÔÇô presents, snowy landscapes and a soundtrack stuffed with holiday classics; but its style and message make it stand out within the genre. The premise is simple: Billy (Zach Galligan), a down-on-his-luck teen, receives a mogwai for Christmas ÔÇô an adorable hamster-like … Continue reading Unorthodox Christmas Movies
Will Pantomime save 2020? Adapting to new ways of life has been an inevitable process during the pandemic, with social distancing in every social setting and more hand sanitizing than anyoneÔÇÖs hands have ever known before. Yet, the creative and cultural industries are continuing to show us how they will still strive and entertain the world even in the midst of uncertainty. Following the success … Continue reading Pull Up For Panto!
By Lewis Empson and Marcus Yeatman-Crouch Tech and gaming gifts aren’t always the easiest to buy; different platforms, compatibility and specs can cause confusion and result in a more messy than merry christmas. So here at Download weÔÇÖve hand picked some of our favourite suggestions to make the already stressful task of Christmas shopping a little easier by highlighting some good picks for the gamers … Continue reading Download’s Holiday Gift Guide
