Maybe it’s just fatigue setting in, but I’m getting kind of cranky about the holiday releases. I affectionately refer to this season as “The Holiday of Death” due to the number of films where characters buy the farm being released this month. That’s grim, but I know a trend when I see one.

Fifteen films is not a number I drew out of a hat by the way. I had an inkling of what was going on, but this article from Jeffery Wells over at Hollywood Elsewhere confirmed it. Careful, he spoils a few films over there, but he names each of the fifteen films if you’re curious. Read with caution.

I don’t want to suggest that movies need to be happy all of the time and certainly a lot of Oscar bait gets released this time of year. Quickest way to pull on emotional heart strings? Kill a lead character – Instant Oscar!

But I don’t know… 15 films feels disproportionate.

That’s kind of a down note to lead you into a message wishing you and yours a safe and happy holiday this week. But despite my curmudgeonly ways, I still wish the best for you. Take care of yourselves.

One more comic for the year on Friday before I’m off next week for vacation. When things ramp up to full speed on Monday, January 5, I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised. The new site design is going to blow your socks off. I’ll also have an important pre-sale to announce then as well. I can’t wait. It’ll be like Christmas in… January?

Okay, bad analogy.

See you Friday!