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  There are various sub-genres and elements to be considered when writing a Christmas or holiday movie. Not all Christmas movies are as romantic as "Christmas with You." There are horror Christmas movies like “Silent Night” and comedy Christmas movies like “Home Alone."  Writing a Christmas story might seem overwhelming, but in this article, you’ll find a breakdown of everything you need to know when writing a holiday movie. What is a Christmas Film? It is easy to know a Christmas holiday movie from the opening scene. The elements shown in the film's setting and theme demonstrate this. Whatever the genre, there's snow, heavy decoration, and a festive atmosphere to remind the viewer of the festive period. There are various types of themes to keep in mind when writing a Christmas film. These themes are grouped into major and minor themes. What are these themes, and how are they exemplified in a Christmas film?  What is a Theme? A theme is a central and unifying...

1899 is a multilingual German epic period mystery-science fiction television series created by Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar The creators of the mind-twisting TV series Dark. It premiered on Netflix on November 17, 2022. 1899 tells the story of passengers on a steamship heading to New York from London, whose occupants are from different corners of the world and walks of life. Not long after their ship sets sail, they encounter another steamship adrift in the sea that has been reported missing. Soon after the ship is discovered, strange mysteries that will change their reality start to unravel. 1899 is eight episodes long. Each episode is around fifty minutes long. Being a multilingual TV series, you must deal with subtitles to keep up with what is happening in some parts of the series. There are English, French, Danish, Spanish, and Cantonese. This might be a turn-off for some people already, and I can cite an instance of a friend who doesn't like reading subtitles while watc...

  Ando r is a prequel to 2016’s Rogue One , a movie I believed struck a balance between hardcore fans of the Star Wars franchise and newcomers like myself. Although, you will still find some hardcore fans who will say they don’t consider Rogue One to be a good Star Wars movie because there weren’t lightsabers, Jedis, Siths, and the rest the franchise is popularly known for. You see, Rogue One is a movie that explores a different side of the Star Wars story. It is more serious and grounded. It tells the story of people who are just regular humans with no superpowers taking a stand against the empire as part of the rebellion. In addition, you can watch the movie without any previous knowledge of Star Wars . Hence, it’s not heavily burdened by the movies that came before it for you to understand what's going on. It could make you want to go watch the other movies. Andor, being a prequel, follows this same direction. Andor brings to light the story of Cassian Andor, a thief who ...