Five films that defined the Christmas aesthetic Between great classics and Bill Murray

With Christmas now just around the corner, the time has come to sit down in front of the TV and watch for the umpteenth time the classics that, in one way or another, have defined the aesthetics and imagery of Christmas on and off the TV screen. There's no Christmas without An Armchair for Two, and so, while the "restricted" format dinner party now seems a sure thing, the movie recommendations to watch during this strange holiday season take on even greater importance than usual. They are not just movies, but a declaration of intentions for what will be our Christmas holidays: there are those who throw themselves on the classics, those who prefer the most imaginative choice but in one way or another there is always "our" Christmas movie, the one to see every year, for better or for worse.

Die Hard

Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Officially not, but the Christmas setting is enough to make John McClane a viable alternative to Santa Claus. Between great quotes (Yippee-ki-yay, Motherfucker) and Alan Rickman as the villain, the film starring Bruce Willis deserves a rightful place on the list of movies to review this holiday weekend.