Lifestyle of a Fashionista

12/1/23 Volume 2 Issue 49

Five on Friday

December 1, 2023

“I just like to smile. Smiling’s my favorite.” – Buddy from Elf

One: Christmas Checklist

I’ve been counting down to Christmas since the end of November. Some might say that’s too early, but it worked for me. Now, Christmas is officially 25 days away. Are you ready?

For the rest of the month I’m going to be writing about things to do to prepare for Christmas.

This week’s topic: Christmas Movies (the classics, not the cheesy ones).

Read: https://lifestyleofafashionista.com/2023/12/01/christmas-checklist/

Two: What to Watch

Christmas Countdown:

The Christmas Countdown is in full swing. Each week, I will let you know about the premieres of the new Christmas movies.

Hallmark (Peacock):

See the full list from ET, Hallmark Channel’s 2023 Counting Down to Christmas Movie Lineup: See the Schedule!

My Norwegian Holiday (Dec 1st), JJ (Fish), grieving the loss of her grandmother and seeking dissertation inspiration, stumbles upon an unexpected holiday destiny. Meeting Henrik (Elsendoorn), a Norwegian from Bergen, their connection deepens when he discovers she has a troll figurine from his hometown. To explore the troll’s history and her grandmother’s ties, JJ agrees to join Henrik on a journey to Norway. In Bergen, they’re drawn into Henrik’s family Christmas and wedding traditions, with his sister’s wedding the day before Christmas Eve. JJ embarks on a holiday adventure, uncovering the troll’s origins and finding her own path to healing, love and family.

A Not So Royal Christmas (Dec. 2nd), Tabloid journalist Charlotte (D’Orsay) attempts to land an interview with a reclusive Count. In response, the royal family has a groundskeeper (Kemp) pose as the Count since the real one fled years ago.

Christmas with a Kiss (Dec. 3rd), A woman (Morgan) returns home to help with her family’s Christmas Carnival and romance ignites. A photo journalist (Rowe) curates a surprise reunion.

Lifetime: (Watch live on Hulu if you have that type of subscription, stream it after it airs)

For the full list: Lifetime to release 12 new Christmas movies starring Teri Hatcher, Tia Mowry, and more — see the schedule

Ladies of the ’80s: A Divas Christmas (Dec. 2nd), five glamorous ‘80s soap opera stars reunite to share the spotlight to shoot the final Christmas episode of their long-running soap opera. The producer, Alex (Travis Burns) and director Nell (Taylor Ann Thompson), old college friends, do their best to keep things on the rails but as the ladies come together, old rivalries resurface that threaten to tear the whole production apart. With the show nearly canceled before it even begins due to the ladies’ famous diva behavior, they reluctantly agree to set aside their differences and past secrets to “act” as if they all still love each other.  When old sparks reignite between Alex and Nell, the ladies become eager to play cupid and conspire to bring the couple together. Along the way, the divas also discover that the love between them all is still very strong too. 

Mistletoe Match (Dec. 3rd), With the holiday season in full swing, Olivia Hayes (Juatco) goes undercover to provide her readers with an in-depth and cynical look at the hugely successful annual Secret Santa for Singles event. There, she meets single dad and handsome widower Thomas (Bruce) who is just as skeptical about the program as she is. Sparks soon fly, but with a once in a lifetime promotion on the line, will she risk losing it all for the romance she never saw coming? 

Netflix:

Read: December new releases from Tulum and from Vulture.

May December (2023 drama film), Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple buckles under the pressure when an actor arrives to do research for a film about their past.

Family Switch (2023 comedy film), When family members switch bodies with each other during a rare planetary alignment, their hilarious journey to find their way back to normal will bring them closer together than they ever thought possible.

Max (HBO):

December 2023 from PureWow.

Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays (series), Global megastar Selena Gomez invites four of the best chefs in the country to help her put together indulgent holiday feasts for her friends and family. There will be mistakes, messes and mishaps along the way served with extra helpings of holiday cheer.

South to Black Power (documentary film), Author and columnist Charles M Blow advocates for a ‘reverse Great Migration’, calling for African Americans to move to the South to upend the political power structure and reclaim the land and culture they left behind.

Bookie (season 1), Bookie is an upcoming American comedy series created by Chuck Lorre and starring Sebastian Maniscalco, Omar Dorsey and Charlie Sheen.

Hulu:

New on Hulu: December 2023 from Vulture.

The Eric Andre Show, complete season 6

Disney+:

New on Disney+: December 2023 from Vulture.

Watch all the Santa Clause movies and the series:

The Santa Clause (1994)

The Santa Clause 2 (2002)

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006)

The Santa Clauses (series, new episodes released weekly)

Amazon Prime:

New on Amazon Prime Video: December 2023 from Vulture.

Candy Cane Lane (2023 Amazon Original/comedy/horror film), A man makes a deal with a mischievous elf who casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life.

Peacock:

New on Peacock: December 2023 from Vulture and Peacock.

12 Dares of Christmas (2023), A school teacher’s quiet holiday season gets a jolt of spice when she accepts a 12 Dares of Christmas challenge from her sister while scrambling to ready her town for a Christmas exchange program with a suave, opinionated French teacher.
Christmas By Candlelight (2023), Juliet pitches selling Christmas memory candles to her boss, and asks candle store owner Tom to create new scents. He refuses at first but agrees after realizing the money will help make his daughter’s Christmas wish come true.
Christmas Casanova (2023), Elise, a podcaster in need of catchy Christmas content, offers to help Daniyal win over his love in exchange for the ability to record the process. As the two work together, it becomes clear that Daniyal might be trying to win over the wrong woman.

The Family Man (2000)

The Exorcist: Believer (2023)

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (2023)

Apple TV+:

Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)

Spirited (2022 holiday comedy)

Paramount+:

In Theaters:

Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé (music/concert documentary), Pop superstar Beyoncé performs hit songs in concert and discusses the creative process behind her world tour.

From The Washington Post, Seeing Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ film? Here is our list of do’s and don’ts.

Godzilla Minus One (action/sci-fi), Japan is already devastated by the war when a new crisis emerges in the form of a giant monster.

Silent Night (action/thriller), On Christmas Eve, a man witnesses the death of his young son when the boy gets caught in crossfire between warring gangs. Recovering from a wound that cost him his voice, he soon embarks on a bloody and grueling quest to punish those responsible. From the New York Times, ‘Silent Night’ Review: On the First Day of Christmas, Kill.

Eileen (thriller/mystery), In 1964 Massachusetts, a young secretary becomes enchanted by Rebecca, the glamorous new counselor at the prison where she works. Their budding friendship soon takes a twisted turn when Rebecca reveals a dark secret.

Animal (action/thriller), A son undergoes a remarkable transformation as the bond with his father begins to fracture, and he becomes consumed by a quest for vengeance.

Teddy’s Christmas (family/adventure), While visiting a Christmas market in her Norwegian town, 8-year-old Mariann spots a talking teddy bear at a carnival game booth. However, when someone else wins it, she embarks on a quest to find the adorable bear that captured her heart.

Three: What to Wear

A Chrome Outfit (to the Beyoncé movie or holiday party):

This year, Beyoncé asked concertgoers to wear “silver fashions” to her “Renaissance” world tour.

Four: What to Try

Listen to a Holiday Movie Podcast:

Want to hear men talk about cheesy Christmas movies? Check out:

Deck the Hallmark Join Bran, Dan, and friends as they attempt to watch and review made-for-tv movies! Just a bunch of pals…watching made-for-tv movies. What could go wrong?

Five: What to Do

Start your Advent Calendar:

You can still order some from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Advent-Calendars/zgbs/home-garden/3256921011

Check out your Spotify Wrapped

From BuzzFeed, Spotify Told Everyone They Belong In Three Random Cities, And People Have A Lot Of Feelings About It

Make some snacks for your movie night:

From Southern Living, 32 Christmas Movie Night Snacks For Your Holiday Marathon

Be Safe: