A Holiday Film Guide
Enter into a Thanksgiving comedy, fell into New year's Eve 1999.
Thanksgiving arrived! You know what that means—turkeys and fo-turkey) everywhere are getting together in a frantic huddle to discuss strategies for evading the oven! And let’s not forget the unholy mess that is in the kitchen during the intense preparation phase. College students are flocking home, clinging desperately not to old traditions.
While simultaneously trying to convince their families that the new trends in dining involve kale smoothies and avocado toast. Meanwhile, here are some of the hottest films hitting streaming and theaters—because nothing screams "Thanksgiving" like a good laugh!
First up, need a little more spice in your Thanksgiving feast? Check out Weiss's Thanksgiving comedy ‘Sweethearts’ streaming Thursday on HBO MAX. In ‘Sweethearts,’ we follow two college besties, played by Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga, who have been inseparable since 8th grade. Their brilliant plan? Break up with their high school sweethearts before Thanksgiving break.
Nothing says "I’m thankful for my freedom" like running away from your high school boyfriend while dodging your mom’s pumpkin pie opinions!
Plus, the film flips that classic best friend-to-lover trope on its head. Right when you think they’re headed for a predictable ending, Weiss throws in a curveball. “Can men and women just be friends?” This film might help settle that age-old debate, or it’ll just leave you more confused than trying to untangle the Christmas lights in December.l And what about some pre-Thanksgiving nostalgia? Cue the dramatic music—let’s head back to December 31, 1999! Yes, folks! Filmmakers Kyle Mooney and Evan Winter team up with the ever-hilarious Jonah Hill for A24’s ‘Y2K.’ Imagine being an uninvited guest at the ultimate ‘90s New Year’s Eve bash, where everyone’s rocking windbreakers and bucket hats (don’t forget the butterfly hair clips, they’re essential).
If you ever wanted to witness a disaster comedy that gives you flashbacks to the days of dial-up internet and questionable fashion choices, this movie’s for you!
Set to release on December 6, ‘Y2K’ is a coming-of-age film that captures the essence of that fateful last day of the 1990s. What if the world did come crashing down as we threw our beloved flip phones into the air? A retro disaster wrapped in nostalgia and chaos, just the way we like our Thanksgiving leftovers—slightly confusing but ultimately delightful!
So, before you dive headfirst into a turkey coma, grab your streaming device and prepare for a season of laughter, friendship, and just the right amount of insanity! Who knew Thanksgiving could be this entertaining?