Feel good or black comedy
Take your pick
Hi! Today’s recommendations are a weird mix of feel-good viewing and a dark comedy that is the opposite of feel-good. We’re about a week away from Christmas and this time of year makes me want to slow down, eat sugary things, and retreat from the demands of the world for a little bit like Cameron Diaz in The Holiday. So I’ll be taking a break from sending this email—I hope you have the opportunity to slow down, too.
📺 Your Christmas Or Mine? on Prime is a cute holiday rom-com about a young couple that accidentally swapped Christmases after a mix-up. They just released a sequel and they’re both just sweet, fun holiday escapism.
⭐ Our current weekly must-watch is The Curse with Nathan Fielder, Emma Stone, and Benny Safdie (it’s been a heavy Emma Stone season in the household because we just saw her new movie Poor Things too). Nathan and Emma play a married couple who are trying to get their eco-conscious HGTV show off the ground. They present themselves as big advocates for environmental and social issues but as the story progresses their blurry morals and true motivations present themselves. It’s impossible to predict where this black comedy is going as the season continues but I’m on board for the wild ride.
🎵 Billie Eilish sang Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas on SNL this week and now I want an entire Billie Christmas album.
🐾 Pet owners will appreciate this message—our dog, Ginger (aka Monk-a-dunk), understands it well.
🐶 Ginger of the Week:
Have a wonderful holiday!
Until next time,
Laura