Every genre of film is open to interpretation, and there are almost unlimited spins that can be put on action pics, thrillers, comedies and dramas. However, some people seem to have an issue with Christmas movies in particular deviating from the standard tropes that are all about family, friendship and the warm and fuzzy feelings typically associated with the festive season.
On an annual basis, the debate about what really constitutes a Christmas flick rears its head, with Die Hard often at the center of the conversation. Shane Black has a lot to answer for as well, though, with Lethal Weapon, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Iron Man 3 all relying on holiday iconography, while there’s also the likes of Gremlins, Batman Returns and others to take into consideration, with Mel Gibson’s Fatman the latest alternative offering to stake a claim as a Yuletide favorite.
On an annual basis, the debate about what really constitutes a Christmas flick rears its head, with Die Hard often at the center of the conversation. Shane Black has a lot to answer for as well, though, with Lethal Weapon, The Long Kiss Goodnight, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Iron Man 3 all relying on holiday iconography, while there’s also the likes of Gremlins, Batman Returns and others to take into consideration, with Mel Gibson’s Fatman the latest alternative offering to stake a claim as a Yuletide favorite.
- 11/14/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
April 17th is apparently Bat Appreciation Day and fans of the Dark Knight are rallying on social media to show their support for the Caped Crusader and Matt Reeves’ upcoming film The Batman.
Now that the world is battling the Covid-19 pandemic, a disease belonging to the family of coronaviruses, mostly seen in bats, nothing could be more ironic than celebrating the annual Bat Appreciation Day. Apparently, though, people commemorate April 17th every year and reflect on the important role that bats play in our everyday lives.
In its early days, there were some reports that the Covid-19 originated from “bat soup” consumed in one of Wuhan’s live seafood markets. Of course, we could list many natural benefits that come with these mammals, but the tragedy that has currently befallen the world isn’t something that’d simply have us bat an eye and move on.
Now, as you’d imagine,...
Now that the world is battling the Covid-19 pandemic, a disease belonging to the family of coronaviruses, mostly seen in bats, nothing could be more ironic than celebrating the annual Bat Appreciation Day. Apparently, though, people commemorate April 17th every year and reflect on the important role that bats play in our everyday lives.
In its early days, there were some reports that the Covid-19 originated from “bat soup” consumed in one of Wuhan’s live seafood markets. Of course, we could list many natural benefits that come with these mammals, but the tragedy that has currently befallen the world isn’t something that’d simply have us bat an eye and move on.
Now, as you’d imagine,...
- 4/17/2020
- by Jonathan Wright
- We Got This Covered
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