The Magic and Spirit of the Holidays in "48 Christmas Wishes"
A Christmas tale that everyone is wishing for, and that everyone will remember.

The life of great playwright Alejandro del Rey, his searches, his principles, his women and a hostile environment are the backdrop for a wonderful tale of carnal passions, aesthetic obsessions and love for living.
A Christmas tale that everyone is wishing for, and that everyone will remember.
Marcel the Shell with Shoes On is the most human movie of the year. It is based on the 2010 short of the same name that follows a big-hearted, little shell named Marcel as he navigates through life in a human-sized world.
For those tranquil houses with white fences, what is happening behind every closed door?
Him is visually stunning—all concrete cathedrals and bone-rattling impact shots that look like a nightmare highlight reel. Marlon Wayans is magnetic as this legendary quarterback who's basically selling salvation with a smile that never quite reaches his eyes. But the story keeps running in circles: more tests, more cryptic pep talks, more ritualistic drills. The sports-as-religion metaphor beats you over the head when subtlety would've been more effective. The middle drags, and that finale chooses spectacle over substance. It's undeniably stylish, but left me cold. Also worth noting: despite the Monkeypaw connection, this isn't actually a Jordan Peele film—he didn't write or direct.