St. Patrick's Day lands on March 17 of the Gregorian calendar. Purim lands on Adar 15 of the Jewish calendar. They're only days apart this year. Traditionally, people tend to get plastered on these days. Throughout 2019, I'll be writing articles about holidays and the most appropriate movies to help get into the festive mode. … Continue reading Two drinking holidays in the same week: St. Patrick’s Day & Purim
Category: Holidays 2019
Movies for Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day isn't an official American holiday. No one gets off with pay for it, yet it's still very popular. Why not? It's all about sex and romantic love. Throughout 2019, I'll be writing articles about holidays and the most appropriate movies to watch on or before those days. And for this holiday, the number … Continue reading Movies for Valentine’s Day
Movies for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
If there's anyone in American history worthy of celebrating, it's the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. And so, come next Monday, we'll celebrate him by going shopping on a day where we'd usually go to work or school. After all, it's too cold and wet for barbeque. Not really the best way to honor … Continue reading Movies for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Movies for New Years’ Eve and Day
Throughout 2019, I'll be writing articles about holidays and the best movies for them. And I'm starting, before the year begins, with New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. If you want to start the year with a tragedy that may make you want to fight for justice, I doubt you can find anything better … Continue reading Movies for New Years’ Eve and Day