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Christmas in the Movies: 30 Classics to Celebrate the Season (Turner Classic Movies) Hardcover – October 9, 2018

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Turner Classic Movies presents a bucket list of the best and most beloved holiday films of all time, complete with spirited commentary, behind-the-scenes stories, and photos spanning eight decades of Christmastime favorites.

Nothing brings the spirit of the season into our hearts quite like a great holiday movie. "Christmas films" come in many shapes and sizes and exist across many genres. Some, like It's a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Story, are perennials, while others, such as Die Hard, have only gradually become yuletide favorites. But they all have one thing in common: they use themes evoked by the holiday period - nostalgia, joy, togetherness, dysfunction, commercialism, or cynicism - as a force in their storytelling.

Turner Classic Movies: Christmas in the Movies showcases the very best among this uniquely spirited strain of cinema. Each film is profiled on what makes it a "Christmas movie," along with behind-the-scenes stories of its production, reception, and legacy. Complemented by a trove of color and black-and-white photos, Turner Classic Movies: Christmas in the Movies is a glorious salute to a collection of the most treasured films of all time.
Among the 30 films included: The Shop Around the Corner, Holiday Inn, Meet Me in St. Louis, It's a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, White Christmas, A Christmas Story, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Home Alone, Little Women,and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
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"Arnold's second book in Running Press' TCM collection is a savvy roundup of seasonal films, with sharp observations about such perennials as Holiday Inn, It's a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, A Christmas Story, and Elf. Stalwart film buffs will be especially pleased to find essays and rarely-seen photos covering unexpected choices like Miracle on Main Street, Beyond Tomorrow, Trail of Robin Hood, and We're No Angels, among others. (Any book that includes a tribute to Roy Rogers scores points with me.) An exceptionally handsome design in an unusual format (7 ¼ x 8 1/4") makes this an appealing gift. It can adorn your coffee table without taking up too much space."―LeonardMaltin.com

"This volume is a welcome television table companion."-―Booklist

"Christmas in the Movies is a keepsake treasure perfect for gift giving. And it's very likely that if your loved one doesn't watch classic movies that they've seen several of the classic Christmas films listed in the book. It's beautifully designed and I particularly liked its more compact size. If you're looking for a coffee table type book this is not it. It's better suited on your mantle next to your Elf on the shelf and above your Christmas stocking."―Out of the Past blog

"Another handsome, beautifully-illustrated, and affordable entry in Turner Classic Movies' series of books on film history, genres, and trivia, comes just in time for the holidays... Christmas in the Movies is comprehensive, informative, and fun. It might well be the perfect gift this season for the movie lover in your family!"
―Cinema Retro

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Jeremy Arnold is a film historian, commentator, and the author of the Turner Classic Movies titles The Essentials and Christmas in the Movies. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.

Turner Classic Movies is the definitive resource for the greatest movies of all time. We entertain and enlighten to show how the entire spectrum of classic movies, movie history, and movie-making touches us all and influences how we think and live today.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Running Press Adult; Illustrated edition (October 9, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0762492481
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0762492480
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 1.75 x 7.25 inches

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Jeremy Arnold is an author, film historian and commentator. His latest book is the revised and expanded edition of Christmas in the Movies, published in 2023 by Running Press (a subsidiary of Hachette) and Turner Classic Movies. His 2016 book The Essentials: 52 Must-See Movies and Why They Matter, and its 2020 follow-up The Essentials: Vol. 2, are companions to TCM’s long-running “Essentials” program, profiling some of the most vital and influential movies in film history.

Jeremy also wrote Lawrence of Arabia: The 50th Anniversary, published by Sony Pictures Entertainment as a supplement to that film’s deluxe Blu-ray release; two essays in The Call of the Heart: John M. Stahl and Hollywood Melodrama, a 2018 book tracing the career of classic director John Stahl; contributions to Jeanine Basinger’s 2003 edition of The World War II Combat Film: Anatomy of a Genre; numerous essays and liner notes for home entertainment releases; and over seven hundred programming articles since 2003 for the TCM website. Jeremy’s writing has also appeared in Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Moviemaker, Premiere, and DGA Magazine.

His commentating work includes appearances at film festivals and repertory screenings across the United States and internationally, and fifteen audio commentaries for the Blu-ray or DVD release of classic films, including Sudden Fear (1951), Ride Lonesome (1959), Day of the Outlaw (1959), Ladies of Leisure (1930), Raw Deal (1948), The Holly and the Ivy (1952), and The Lavender Hill Mob (1951). Disc release labels include Criterion, Indicator, Kino-Lorber, Sony, Cohen Film Group, and ClassicFlix.

Jeremy has appeared on TCM as a guest programmer/host numerous times. In July 2023, he programmed and guest-hosted, with Ben Mankiewicz, a 20-film spotlight on B movies of the 1930s and 1940s.

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Customers find the book enjoyable and charming. They say it's a good inspiration to watch some holiday movies they may have missed. The book provides interesting facts and background information about the films. Readers appreciate the lovely pictures and illustrations. It brings back childhood memories and Christmas nostalgia.

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Customers enjoy the book. They find it a fun, charming read with childhood memories of wonderful Christmas movies. The book is well-written and worth keeping or passing on to others. It's a quick read with good bibliography for more information.

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"...few I didn't personally believe belong in this group I found this a wonderful and entertaining book...." Read more

"...It was never dull for me. I loved it. It’s also a great read for folks if their interested in discovering some classic Christmas movies that aren’t..." Read more

"Really love this book....would make a fantastic gift for someone who really enjoys old Christmas movies like I do!" Read more

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Customers enjoy the holiday movie content in the book. They find it a fun read that provides insight into classic holiday films and helps inspire them to watch some they may have missed. The book includes beautiful pictures and stories behind the seasons' greatest movies. It starts and ends with Christmas music, making it a nice addition to their holiday movie experience.

"I found this book delightful. I loved reading about all the holiday films, as a lover of Christmas films I felt I had to read this book...." Read more

"...It happens during CHRISTmas season and start and finish with CHRISTmas music...." Read more

"This book is sure to get you ready to watch your favorite Christmas movies and maybe discover some that are new to you...." Read more

"...of 30 Christmas films is a fun read and a good inspiration to watch some holiday movies you may have missed, for example "We're No Angels" by..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the movie history book. They find the snippets and facts about the films interesting. The layout of the book is good, with a short synopsis of what the movie is about. Readers appreciate the excellent descriptions of their favorite movies.

"...things in the information given for these films are what is most interesting...." Read more

"...The pictures were lovely, the snippets and facts about the films were interesting, and the layout of the book was solid. It was never dull for me...." Read more

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Customers find the book has great information on classic holiday films. It provides background information and insights into how the movies were made. They appreciate the references and behind-the-scenes details.

"...Loaded with pictures and background information on the best movies for the holiday." Read more

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Customers enjoy the pictures in the book. They find the illustrations nice and the content informative. The book is described as a colorful tribute to one of their favorite movie genres.

"...The pictures were lovely, the snippets and facts about the films were interesting, and the layout of the book was solid. It was never dull for me...." Read more

"...Loaded with pictures and background information on the best movies for the holiday." Read more

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Customers enjoy the memories and nostalgia that come with the movies in the book. They find it enjoyable to get some backstory on their favorite holiday movies.

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You can't get an unanimity, but this list is perfect
This book is perfect for CHRISTmas movies aficionados like me.As I said in the title, you can't get unanimity in a list, whatever is the subject of that. But this list is almost perfect.I don't agree for example with "Die Hard" being there and "It Happened On Fifth Avenue" not. If it was the case, you should include then "Lethal Weapon" the first. It happens during CHRISTmas season and start and finish with CHRISTmas music.And in each movie showed in the book, they have not only the plot but also some interesting inside story.I disagree completely with some reviews that define this book as a just another coffee table book. Not at all.
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  • Barbara Gattus
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  • Rio Limousine
    5.0 out of 5 stars You can't get an unanimity, but this list is perfect
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    This book is perfect for CHRISTmas movies aficionados like me.
    As I said in the title, you can't get unanimity in a list, whatever is the subject of that. But this list is almost perfect.
    I don't agree for example with "Die Hard" being there and "It Happened On Fifth Avenue" not. If it was the case, you should include then "Lethal Weapon" the first. It happens during CHRISTmas season and start and finish with CHRISTmas music.
    And in each movie showed in the book, they have not only the plot but also some interesting inside story.
    I disagree completely with some reviews that define this book as a just another coffee table book. Not at all.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars You can't get an unanimity, but this list is perfect
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2021
    This book is perfect for CHRISTmas movies aficionados like me.
    As I said in the title, you can't get unanimity in a list, whatever is the subject of that. But this list is almost perfect.
    I don't agree for example with "Die Hard" being there and "It Happened On Fifth Avenue" not. If it was the case, you should include then "Lethal Weapon" the first. It happens during CHRISTmas season and start and finish with CHRISTmas music.
    And in each movie showed in the book, they have not only the plot but also some interesting inside story.
    I disagree completely with some reviews that define this book as a just another coffee table book. Not at all.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
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    Christmas nostalgia! It even steered me to search out movies I hadn’t seen!
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  • Eleuteria
    4.0 out of 5 stars A really fun read.
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    I found this book delightful. I loved reading about all the holiday films, as a lover of Christmas films I felt I had to read this book. I’m sure in the thirty films this book highlights somebody’s favorite was left out. I questioned a few omissions myself, but overall I thought the thirty they did pick were a good variety of films spanning from the nineteen thirties to the early two thousands. The pictures were lovely, the snippets and facts about the films were interesting, and the layout of the book was solid. It was never dull for me. I loved it. It’s also a great read for folks if their interested in discovering some classic Christmas movies that aren’t as well know today.
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  • History Mom
    5.0 out of 5 stars Get Into the Spirit of Christmas
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    This book is sure to get you ready to watch your favorite Christmas movies and maybe discover some that are new to you. Loaded with pictures and background information on the best movies for the holiday.
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  • Golden Eagle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2023
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    If you’re like me, I’ve always look forward to the old classic movies. This book gives some very interesting background info on the actors, directors and others. If you like movie history, you’ll like this book. Enjoy!
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  • Kelly M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
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    Haven’t fully read but skimmed the pages, great pictures and information!! I would buy again to give as a gift for a fellow Christmas movie lover !!!!
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  • warren
    5.0 out of 5 stars the making of the great films
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2019
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    even with the very few I didn't personally believe belong in this group I found this a wonderful and entertaining book. the little things in the information given for these films are what is most interesting. who was supposed to star, and didn't, who began directing a film, but did not finish, and who....well, you get the point. sometimes its it little things that complete the whole picture. fascinating. enjoy!
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  • WTrainer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas in the movies book
    Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2022
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    Terrific book that is affordable and arrived very quickly. Lots of good pictures and lots of stories of each movie that I didn’t know before!
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  • Alison M. DOBELL
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book, a lovely trip down memory lane!
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    I did enjoy this book but was puzzled that so many of the films showcased were not Christmas films just films that had come out over a Christmas period. I did enjoy the trip down memory lane though.
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  • Topcat Gerry
    5.0 out of 5 stars great read with pics
    Reviewed in Canada on January 8, 2019
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    a fun book with individual essays on each film with pictures.While I can't say I agree with all the choices , I appreciate the glossy hardcover and the pictures. For the most part, the author gets it right. A great gift as well.
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  • James Hamilton Welsh
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    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 21, 2018
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    Great for a present at Christnas foranyone who loves the movies.
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