Editors’ Picks: Films for Lazy Afternoons

Over the holidays there is nothing quite as indulgent as spending an
afternoon watching your favourite movie, our editors share their top
picks:

The Future
The Future begins with a thirty-something
couple adopting an injured cat and continues through 30 days of
questioning mortality, the need for attention and profound loneliness,
all told through the poetic mind of writer/director/ star Miranda July.
$34.95 at www.amazon.ca
Jaelyn Molyneux, Calgary editor

Lord
of the Rings trilogy
The Christmas tradition I look
forward to the most is my annual viewing of the Lord of the Rings
trilogy. I always opt for the extended version, and it takes me a few
days to watch since I usually fall asleep a couple times. There is
nothing better than lounging on the sofa watching good looking, burly
guys riding horses and saving Middle Earth. $68.99 for the Special
Extended Edition Trilogy at www.amazon.ca.
Alexandra Suhner Isenberg, Vancouver fashion editor

Jersey Shore
Im only slightly ashamed of my addiction to
Jersey Shore, but Ill break open the boxed wine to enjoy the gangs
pre-rehab antics in Italy from Season Four. $19.99 at www.amazon.ca
Jennifer Nachshen, Montreal editor

Age of Innocence
Martin Scorsese may be best known for
his dark, brooding crime dramas, but this adaptation of Edith Wharton’s
1920 Pulitzer Prize-winning, melancholy, yet cleverly funny novel about
New York’s high society is just as complex. Period drama? hell ask. Its
Martin Scorsese, youll explain. $9.49 at www.amazon.ca
Anya Georgijevic, Vancouver beauty editor

Baz Luhrmans Romeo + Juliet
I cant wait to grab my
girlfriends and reminisce about a time when Love Fool was all over the
radio, Claire Danes looked all of 14, and Leo was like ohmigod so cute.
$16.98 at www.chapters.indigo.ca
Kelsey Dundon, Vancouver lifestyle editor

Bill Cunningham New York
The Christmas holidays can be
crazy, but if I finally get to watch the Bill Cunningham doc in a quiet
room with leftover turkey and trimmings, Ill be very chuffed. $23.99 at www.amazon.ca
Athena Tsavliris, Toronto editor

Amélie
This beautiful French film (shot in Paris)
takes you along on a quirky love story just perfect for a snowy day.
You’ll want to practice your French on your sweetie after watching this
adorable film. $15.68 at www.amazon.ca
Kelsey Mulyk, Managing editor