Now that I've wrapped up my #12DaysOfChristmasMovies, my thoughts turn to my #52FilmsByWomen pledge for 2023.

Help me prioritize films to watch by telling me which five #DirectedByWomen films in this list you consider to be absolute must-sees.

Note: If you list more than five, I will disregard your selections entirely. (I'm not joking.)
#movies #films #cinema
https://letterboxd.com/sylvie/list/proposed-52filmsbywomen-list-for-2023/

Day 12: Epiphany Eve, aka Twelfth Night
Epiphany celebrations traditionally revolve around food and drink, including such personal favorites as wassail and the galette des rois (not to be confused with the New Orleans version of king cake). Here are a few favorite #ChristmasMovies that also feature food and/or drink prominently:
THE THIN MAN (1934)
BEYOND TOMORROW (1940)
DINER (1982)
SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE (1993)
#12DaysOfChristmasMovies #45–48
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Day 11: Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (U.S.)
Among other things, the first person to be canonized in the United States was a fine musician, with a particular affinity for the piano. To celebrate this educator and founder of the Sisters of Charity, here are a few favorite musical #ChristmasMovies:
HOLIDAY INN (1942)
MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS (1944)
WHITE CHRISTMAS (1954)
LES PARAPLUIES DE CHERBOURG (THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG) (1964)
#12DaysOfChristmasMovies #41–44

Day 10: Memorial of the Holy Name of Jesus
I’m sorry, but didn’t Jesus already get his special day on December 25? I mean, JFC, how many days do you need? In any case, here are a few favorite #ChristmasMovies where you could easily see some of the characters taking the Lord’s name in vain:
THE SILENT PARTNER (1978)
DIE HARD (1988)
EYES WIDE SHUT (1999)
TANGERINE (2015)
#12DaysOfChristmasMovies #37–40

Day 9: St. Basil the Great
St. Basil the Great is perhaps best known for his generosity and being the OG promoter of work/life balance. His guidelines for monastic life focused heavily on community life and the labor we do in service of others, as do these holiday favorites:
LA GRANDE ILLUSION (1937)
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946)
COVER UP (1949)
LE PÈRE NOËL EST UNE ORDURE (SANTA CLAUS IS A STINKER) (1982)
#12DaysOfChristmasMovies #33–36

Day 8: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
Motherhood: Is it a blessing or a curse? Watch these four favorite #ChristmasMovies and discuss:
BACHELOR MOTHER (1939)
CHRISTMAS EVE (1947)
HOLIDAY AFFAIR (1949)
POCKETFUL OF MIRACLES (1961)
#12DaysOfChristmasMovies #29–32

Day 7: Feast of Pope St. Sylvester
According to legend, St. Sylvester is responsible for the conversion of Constantine the Great; however, he is better known for the date of his death, 31 December, or why New Year’s Eve in France is called La Saint-Sylvestre. Here are four holiday favorites whose main action takes place on New Year’s Eve:
AFTER THE THIN MAN (1936)
HOLIDAY (1938)
REPEAT PERFORMANCE (1947)
THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE (1972)
#12DaysOfChristmasMovies #25–28

Day 6: Feast of the Holy Family
What better way to celebrate the holidays than with the major revelations and various shenanigans that come with any family gathering? Here are four favorite #ChristmasMovies that put the focus on family:
THE HOLLY AND THE IVY (1952)
THE REF (1994)
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING (1995)
LA BÛCHE (SEASON’S BEATINGS*) (1999)
#12DaysOfChristmasMovies #21–24

*FYI: This English title is a horrible misrepresentation of the French title, a traditional Christmas dessert.

Day 4: Feast of the Holy Innocents
These four favorite #ChristmasMovies revolve around the most innocent among us and (SPOILER ALERT!) none of them are slaughtered by an angry, paranoid king:
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (1947)
3 GODFATHERS (1948)
A CHRISTMAS STORY (1983)
HOME ALONE (1990)
#12DaysOfChristmasMovies #13–16

Day 3: Feast of St. John
Among other things, John the Apostle is the patron saint of authors, booksellers, and editors, so here are four #ChristmasMovies that involve the world of publishing:
CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT (1945)
LADY IN THE LAKE (1947)
YOU’VE GOT MAIL (1998)
ELF (2003)
#12DaysOfChristmasMovies #9–12

Day 2: St. Stephen’s Day
Although the Feast of Saint Stephen celebrates the first Christian martyr, the second day of Christmas is perhaps better known as Boxing Day, when gifts are given to the poor. Here are four Christmas stories focused on charitable institutions and/or interactions between high society and the poor:
IT HAPPENED ON 5TH AVENUE (1947)
MR. SOFT TOUCH (1949)
THE LEMON DROP KID (1951)
TRADING PLACES (1983)
#12DaysOfChristmasMovies #5–8

Day 1: Christmas! Is there anything more Christmas-y than A CHRISTMAS CAROL? I think not. Here are four must-see versions:
SCROOGE (A CHRISTMAS CAROL) (1951)
SCROOGE (1970)
A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1984)
THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL (1992)
#12DaysOfChristmasMovies #1–4

Merry Christmas, everyone! Although I've had too much work for a true December #TisTheSeasonOfTheWatch #ChristmasMovie binge, for the twelve days of Christmas I will be counting off the days on the liturgical calendar and celebrating each one with four related #Holiday films. That means 48 of my favorite classics and modern classics. Remember, it’s not over until the fat baby kings (that’s for the galette lovers out there.) #12DaysOfChristmasMovies