Modern Classic

Love Actually (2003)

The rom-com follows eight intertwined couples juggling romance and relationships during the holidays. Gordon says it’s about “what love represents and what love means in community.” Among the big-name cast are Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, and Liam Neeson.

Tear Jerker

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

An angel helps a troubled businessman see the good in himself on Christmas Eve in this black-and-white classic. “Every time I watch that movie, it makes me cry. That is my Christmas jam right there.”

Nontraditional Option

The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)

Gordon describes the high-octane thriller, which takes place during the holidays, as “part Die Hard, part mystery, and part ’90s adrenaline.” It follows a suburban single mom who discovers she’s actually an

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