Using data to determine if Die Hard is a Christmas movie

Post by reaperducer » Mon, Dec 24, 2018, 11:47 PM UTC

cptaj wrote: post #12

avar wrote: post #4

This is only an argument because of different ways of defining what a "Christmas movie" is, which aren't mutually exclusive: a) Whether the movie is unambiguously set during Christmas, and if so whether that's clearly an artistic choice, or as much of a coincidence as a movie that has nothing to do with the weather being set in the summer or winter. b) Whether the movie is aimed at the "Christmas movie market". I.e.…

Also C: Its a christmas movie if we all decide it is. If it becomes one more of the christmas-centric traditions, then it becomes a christmas movie.

Post by nubb » Tue, Dec 25, 2018, 12:13 AM UTC

Larrikin wrote: post #15

andrewflnr wrote: post #8

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It's definitely also a meme, whatever else it is. As an American, I haven't heard much about this debate before this holiday season. Definitely enjoying it, though.

Die Hard being regarded as a Christmas movie has been growing in popularity in the culture for many years now. I did however first hear about it being discussed in a TV show, although I can't remember which. The article also touches on another meme that has been growing for the past few years, Thanksgiving and its lack of associated songs. I remember first noticing that due to Bob's Burgers mentioning it constantly i…

Post by isostatic » Tue, Dec 25, 2018, 12:19 AM UTC

cptaj wrote: post #12

avar wrote: post #4

This is only an argument because of different ways of defining what a "Christmas movie" is, which aren't mutually exclusive: a) Whether the movie is unambiguously set during Christmas, and if so whether that's clearly an artistic choice, or as much of a coincidence as a movie that has nothing to do with the weather being set in the summer or winter. b) Whether the movie is aimed at the "Christmas movie market". I.e.…

Also C: Its a christmas movie if we all decide it is. If it becomes one more of the christmas-centric traditions, then it becomes a christmas movie.

Post by isostatic » Tue, Dec 25, 2018, 12:19 AM UTC

binwiederhier wrote: post #6

some_random wrote: post #3

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Seriously, does anyone actually think Die Hard _isn't_ a christmas movie?

I had this very argument two weeks ago at a party and I was in the "it's not a Christmas movie" corner. After reading the (beautifully researched) article, I have now changed my mind. I now think it's a Christmas movie -- mostly because the writers intended for it to be one :D

Post by jlpicard » Tue, Dec 25, 2018, 12:26 AM UTC