"Supernatural storytelling first became a holiday tradition in Victorian England, likely fueled by a combination of factors-the popularity of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol; long midwinter nights; looming industrialization making the world feel just a little bit scarier. And while written and oral storytelling obviously still exist, going to see a film in theaters-especially of the repertory or cult classic variety-feels like a modern way of swapping tales around a fireplace."
"Little Women For fans of winter citrus, wool mittens, Winona Ryder. Who stole Meg's glove? How crazy is Jo to reject her hot, nice, and also rich neighbor? Would you ever speak to your sister again if she threw your manuscript into a fire? True to the novel, Little Women (1994) asks all of these questions and more. Kirsten Dunst's Amy dreams of limes and a dainty nose; Winona Ryder's Jo is every writer's hero, both resolute and broody."
Supernatural storytelling became a holiday tradition in Victorian England, fueled by Dickens' A Christmas Carol, long midwinter nights, and anxieties from industrialization. Contemporary filmgoing serves as a modern equivalent to fireside tales, with repertory and cult-classic screenings recreating communal storytelling experiences. Seasonal screenings offer a wide range of tones, from Christmas creepiness to warm, nostalgic adaptations and diverse international and queer cinema. Attending screenings invites a bundled walk through quiet, lighted neighborhoods and a reflective pause after the film. The 1994 Little Women emphasizes period detail and character questions, featuring Winona Ryder, Kirsten Dunst, Claire Danes, Susan Sarandon, and Christian Bale.
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