Unorthodox Christmas Movies

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

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Festive Film Night: 10 Best Christmas Films

With the nights drawing in and a frosty chill in the air, thereÔÇÖs nothing to get you feeling festive quite like a Christmas movie washed down with copious amounts of mulled wine and an entire tin of Celebrations. Whether you fancy a classic or an unknown gem, let Quench give you some suggestions to while away the evenings this Winter with our pick of the … Continue reading Festive Film Night: 10 Best Christmas Films

Films For the Christmas Spirit

What makes Christmas Christmas? For a lot of people it’s the turkey, the trimmings and the cranberry sauce. It’s the uncle you hate and the relative whose defining characteristic is the amount of money’s you find in whatever tacky card they decide to send out this year. Yet even though we seem to be decided on what constitutes a Christmas song (Fairytale of New York, … Continue reading Films For the Christmas Spirit