Ben Coleman
3 days ago1 min read
My favourite topic of conversation at this time of year is Christmas films. I think it’s a fascinating insight into what people love and the big winner, above all, is nostalgia. For the record, the best Christmas film going is… A Muppet’s Christmas Carol. Closely followed by Home Alone. But it’s always up for debate and that’s the power of video, right? Year after year, we sit down and enjoy timeless classics, from Elf to It’s a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34 th Stree
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