COLUMN: ‘The Holdovers’ is a modern Christmas classic
I love Christmas movies that are low stakes. The ones not about saving Christmas itself (à la “Elf”) or saving the town (like “It’s a Wonderful Life") but instead get at the holiday’s core themes in a more emotional and character-driven manner. “The Holdovers” narrows its scope and manages to achieve more than most of its festive compatriots.