Contrary to my column in Tuesday’s Daily Reporter — read it if you haven’t — I’m being a bit of my hypocrite in doing a pair of Christmas movies released in advance of Thanksgiving by a couple of weeks. But what the heck, at least you’ll be able to watch both in the comfort of the newly-reopened Palms Theatres.

Two contrasting styles of Christmas film, here is my take on both, but ultimately you’ll be the judge based on your own viewing interests.