A Song of Memory 

This Christmas movie gives viewers a friendship that unexpectedly forms from a plane trip.

The film, which focuses on an Argentinian family during an intimate birthday dinner, efficiently captures the eccentricities of each character as well as the nuances of their interpersonal dynamics. 

I hadn’t heard of it either until recently—and yet, it’s one of the highest grossing movies of all time.

Hoppers is a fun ride with a deep message underneath. In true Pixar fashion, Hoppers explores the complexity of emotions and learning to be still in a world that demands fast progress. Through the main character Mabel, we are reminded what it is like to let ourselves feel big emotions. But also how not to be controlled by them. 

The whole family will enjoy these fantasy and science fiction stories about families and individuals connecting, finding true love, and discovering self.

If you were to watch it on streaming when you have nothing to do, it’s still probably a giant waste of time, but you could do far worse.  Paying $18 for a movie ticket and who knows how much for concessions turns this from an exercise in boredom to an exercise in frustration.