I’m off this week, for obvious reasons! But I thought a thread might be in order, especially for those who find themselves with extra time on their hands because of *waves hands around* The Thing.
So: what are you planning to read or watch or cook over the holidays? Share with the class.
I hear you about the Muppet Christmas Carol! My family watches it on Christmas eve every year - this year we didn't start it till way past the kids' bedtime, but it was still fun!
I've never seen Meet Me in St. Louis so I'm going to watch that tomorrow. (I was going to to it today but I ended up watching Emily in Paris instead... 😬)
I got McAlester "Field Guide to North American Houses" for Christmas, so my wife and I will probably spend a lot of time flipping through it and looking at the pictures.
Driving all day today to visit family, but I’ve already been tapped to make dessert this week—peach pie, which I’m planning to also make a crust for (cold water only, vodka dries it out too much for me IMO). Should be pretty simple but I usually throw a dash of ginger in there to add depth.
Also hoping to catch up with a few movies before the year’s out: Titane, The Humans, I’m Your Man, Annette, The Harder They Fall, and The Last Duel.
Hi Alissa. First time, long time. I’m finishing up Marin Fader’s Giannis Antetokounmpo biography and have Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle in the queue. I’m re-watching The Righteous Gemstones S1 to prep for a S2 recapping gig for Vulture. Then I have a ton of movies to see before we do our Best Of lists on The Reveal newsletter: Don’t Look Up, Parallel Mothers, A Hero, Bad Luck Banging, The Disciple, Petite Maman, All Light Everywhere. Busy, busy.
Started rereading Station Eleven bc of the new HBO show, and the Muppet Christmas Carol bc it’s the GOAT.
I hear you about the Muppet Christmas Carol! My family watches it on Christmas eve every year - this year we didn't start it till way past the kids' bedtime, but it was still fun!
Going to continue my campaign to convince everyone that watching In Bruges is/should be a family tradition. Might try to see Licorice Pizza tomorrow.
I've never seen Meet Me in St. Louis so I'm going to watch that tomorrow. (I was going to to it today but I ended up watching Emily in Paris instead... 😬)
It's a good one!
Yes, I enjoyed it!
I received the complete Aardman film collection (or very close to it) from my wife for Christmas, so I'm set.
I got McAlester "Field Guide to North American Houses" for Christmas, so my wife and I will probably spend a lot of time flipping through it and looking at the pictures.
Trying and failing to read Harlem Shuffle. Juggling Halt and Catch Fire, Arcane, Deadwood and Seinfeld. Saw Don't look up as well.
Merry Christmas! Bought my wife Lunch!: Flavorful, Colorful, Powerful Lunch Bowls to Reclaim Your Midday Meal based on your recommendation
Oooh yay!!! Hope you enjoy!!
Driving all day today to visit family, but I’ve already been tapped to make dessert this week—peach pie, which I’m planning to also make a crust for (cold water only, vodka dries it out too much for me IMO). Should be pretty simple but I usually throw a dash of ginger in there to add depth.
Also hoping to catch up with a few movies before the year’s out: Titane, The Humans, I’m Your Man, Annette, The Harder They Fall, and The Last Duel.
Finishing up Magda Szabó’s THE DOOR. It’s excellent!
Hi Alissa. First time, long time. I’m finishing up Marin Fader’s Giannis Antetokounmpo biography and have Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle in the queue. I’m re-watching The Righteous Gemstones S1 to prep for a S2 recapping gig for Vulture. Then I have a ton of movies to see before we do our Best Of lists on The Reveal newsletter: Don’t Look Up, Parallel Mothers, A Hero, Bad Luck Banging, The Disciple, Petite Maman, All Light Everywhere. Busy, busy.
Wow, The Jungle. That’s been on my bookshelf for years.