Lifestyle of a Fashionista

11/15/24 Volume 3 Issue 46

Five on Friday

November 15, 2024

“Life is all about making memories, isn’t it? Because that’s really all you’re left with. You never want to look back at life and think what if...”
― Jo Thomas, Finding Love at the Christmas Market

One: 2024 Holiday Events and Markets

Holiday tree lightings, strolls, and markets: Oh my! ‘Tis the season to schedule your holiday events.

You can plan a trip or visit a local spot. Read more: https://lifestyleofafashionista.com/2024/11/15/2024-holiday-events-and-markets/

Two: What to Watch

Several Christmas movies premiere this week, including Hot Frosty on Netflix. New Christmas movies will have a tree 🎄next to the title. Read more: 2024 Holiday Movies – Lifestyle of a Fashionista

Fall Release Dates:

See the full list: https://lifestyleofafashionista.com/2024/09/13/2024-fall-tv/

Netflix:

Read: November new releases from Tulum and from Vulture.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson — Netflix Live Event, Jake Paul battles Mike Tyson as they headline this must-see boxing mega-event streaming live in five languages from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Emilia Pérez (2024 film, musical/thriller), Four remarkable women pursue happiness in Jacques Audiard’s audacious, genre-defying film that unfolds through a fever dream of original songs and dance.

Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley — Netflix Documentary, He had one chance to show the world he was still the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Discover the story behind Elvis Presley’s triumphant ’68 comeback special.

Cobra Kai, season 6, part 2 — Netflix Series

A.P. Bio, seasons 1-4 

🎄Hot Frosty (2024 film), When a young widow’s magic scarf brings a dashing snowman to life, can he help her rediscover romance, laughter, and holiday cheer before he melts away? Read the New York Times review: ‘Hot Frosty’ Review: The 8 Abs of Christmas

My rating:

Movie #2 Hot Frosty

❄️Netflix

🎅🏻 Lots of Christmas decorations and activities. 

⛄️Starring:  Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan, Craig Robinson, Joe Lo Truglio, Katy Mixon, Lauren Holly and Chrishell Stause

❤️ Cute (but predictable) love story. Christmas magic in a small town.

🎄Cheesy rating score (based on # of tropes) 92/100 and watchability 🎄🎄🎄🎄(4/5).

Max (HBO):

November 2024 from Vulture

Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown

Hulu:

New on Hulu: November 2024 from Vulture.

Ally McBeal, complete seasons 1-5

FX’s Say Nothing (complete limited series, Only on Hulu), Jean McConville, a single mother of ten, is abducted from her home in 1972 and never seen alive again. This event unfolds alongside the stories of various Irish Republican Army members, spanning four decades during The Troubles in Northern Ireland.

It’s All Country, complete season 1 (Hulu Original), Exploring 100 years of country music, including the cultural impact, artists and memorable songs and performances that shaped the first century of the music genre.

The Stanford Prison Experiment: Unlocking the Truth, series premiere

Disney+:

New on Disney+: November 2024 from Vulture.

🎄An Almost Christmas Story (holiday movie premiere), Moon, a curious young owl, finds herself trapped in a Christmas tree destined for Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. Trying to escape the city, Moon befriends a lost little girl named Luna. Together, they embark on an adventure.

Amazon Prime:

New on Amazon Prime Video: November 2024 from Vulture.

Me Before You (2016 film)

🎄The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland (2024 animated holiday film), The Queen of Hearts has outlawed Christmas. As a child, the white rabbit missed her gift. Years later, Father Christmas receives the lost letter and voyages to Wonderland. With the help of curious young Alice, can Christmas be saved?

Peacock:

New on Peacock: November 2024 from Vulture.

The Day Of The Jackal (thriller series, season 1 premiere, 5 episodes, Peacock Original), An elite sniper, a master of disguise and a highly trained killer, the Jackal is an assassin, coldly carrying out hits for a fee.

*St. Denis Medical, season 1 premiere

Twisters (2024 film, Peacock Exclusive)

A Reason for the Season, starring Taylor Cole and Kevin McGarry (Hallmark Mystery), In order to earn her trust fund and with the help of a handsome local attorney, Evie is tasked with granting Christmas wishes to the people who saved her life on the night of her birth.

🎄Christmas With the Singhs, starring Anuja Joshi and Ben Hollingsworth (Hallmark Channel), Newly engaged Asha Singh and Jake O’Brien are excited to spend Christmas together, but their relationship is tested when their families’ cultural and holiday traditions clash.

🎄Jingle Bell Run, starring Ashley Williams and Andrew Walker (Hallmark channel on Nov. 16th), Self-described bookworm Avery is paired with retired hockey star Wes to compete in a holiday race across America. The team struggles through themed challenges until romance runs its course.

🎄Confessions of a Christmas Letter, starring Angela Kinsey and Alec Santos (Hallmark Channel on Nov. 17th), After years of losing her community’s Christmas letter competition, Settie Rose hires Juan, a struggling novelist, to depict her dysfunctional family in the best possible light.

Lifetime (Holiday movies)

🎄Christmas at Plumhill Manor, starring Maria Menounos and Kyle Pryor (Lifetime on Nov. 16th), Margot Stone, a rising architect in New York, discovers a magical Christmas secret in an English countryside manor she unexpectedly inherits.

🎄Holiday in Happy Hollow, starring Tamara Almeida and Cody Ray Thompson (Lifetime on Nov. 17th at 8 p.m. ET), A real estate developer discovers that the Christmas tree farm that she bought once raffled off one-foot deeds to local families.

Apple TV+:

New on Apple TV from Digital Trends

Bad Sisters (Season 2)

Silo (Season 2)

Paramount+:

New On Paramount+

Landman (drama series premiere on Nov. 16th), Deep in the heart of West Texas, roughnecks and wildcat billionaires try to get rich quick in the oil business as oil rigs begin to dominate the state. Crisis executive Tommy Norris tries to bring his company to the top during a fueling boom.

In Theaters:

🎄Red One (PG-13 2024 ‧ Action/Comedy), When a villain kidnaps Santa Claus from the North Pole, an E.L.F. (Extremely Large and Formidable) operative joins forces with the world’s most accomplished tracker to find him and save Christmas.

🎄The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (PG 2024 ‧ Family/Comedy), The Herdmans are six siblings who have a reputation for being the worst kids in the world. However, when they take over the local church pageant during the holidays, they just might teach a shocked community the true meaning of Christmas.

Three: What to Wear

Uggs:

Keep your feet warm while you stroll and shop.

From Marie Claire: Are Ugg Boots Actually Chic Now?

From Footwear News: Post Malone Stars in Ugg’s New Men’s Campaign, PHOTOS

Four: What to Try

Sip a holiday beverage:

Holiday strolls and markets are better with a holiday beverage in your hand.

From Delish: Starbucks Just Released Its 2024 Holiday Menu—Here’s What You Have To Try

From Today: Dunkin’s holiday menu is here! See the festive new offerings DUNKIN’S FESTIVE FAVES

Five: What to Do

From The Everygirl: Your 2024 Holiday Calendar: 61 Days of Festive Activities to Close Out the Year

In Boston (BSide):

Wicked Queer: Docs Film Festival celebrating Queer filmmakers that share untold stories of activism, love, and resistance. You catch the fest’s lineup of films at the MFA, Brattle Theater, and ICA.

Time Out Market will deck the halls on Saturday for its Holly Jolly Holiday Market, showcasing handcrafted gifts from LGBTQ+ makers and vendors. 

 Sam Adams Brewery’s holiday tree pop-up this Sunday.

Two beloved markets are on the scene this weekend: The Sunday Bazaar in Brighton (featuring fizzy freebies) and the FOUND market at Arsenal Yards (featuring a market-wide scavenger hunt).