Unlike every other internet influencer that has been serving up Christmas content since August, New South Essays observes a rigorous adherence to a holiday schedule that allows each celebration to have its own, dedicated season. With Thanksgiving now in the rear view, we can officially turn our attention to Christmas. And in this season of … Continue reading The definitive must-watch Christmas movie list
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A Wes Anderson summer film festival
If you spend any time at all around our middle son, Harris, you will quickly discover his methodical nature. He’s also a cinephile. He enjoys going down rabbit holes with specific genres, directors and series. Harris consumed the films of Quentin Tarantino and Denis Villeneuve as well as the Star Warses, Marvels, Godfathers, Harry Potters, … Continue reading A Wes Anderson summer film festival
Spoiler alert
Spoiler alert: Do not read any further if you do not wish to have knowledge that spoilers will ruin your ability to enjoy reading books, going to plays, watching television or spending the evening at the cinema. This post is a spoiler alert about the existence of spoiler alerts. You have been warned. Read further … Continue reading Spoiler alert
May the 4th be with y’all
It's Star Wars Day, and I cannot let this occasion go uncommented upon. "The Phantom Menace" is back in theaters on the 25th anniversary of its release, and I am frankly shocked that there is now a whole generation that looks back at the prequel trilogy with nostalgia. My children are among them. As I … Continue reading May the 4th be with y’all

