After a giant Thanksgiving meal, it can be tempting to sink down onto the couch and never get up — so embrace it! This Thanksgiving, try planning a family movie night to enjoy while the turkey settles. Movie nights are about as low maintenance as family hangouts can get. According to Elle magazine, actress Angelina Jolie credits family flick marathons for helping her survive quarantine with six kids at home. Her secrets to success are comfortable clothes like pajamas and robes, along with plenty of movie snacks. This Thanksgiving, plan your marathon around these holiday-themed films. 1. ‘Free Birds’ — This hilarious 2013 animated film stars Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson as turkeys who have escaped the Thanksgiving table. Together, they go on a mission back in time to break up the first Thanksgiving and get turkey off the menu for good. BORED ON THANKSGIVING? PLAN A MOVIE MARATHON! 5 THANKSGIVING FLICKS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
WHAT’S THE BIGDEAL ABOUT BIRKIN BAGS? A Close Look at Hollywood’s Favorite Purse
This summer, Cardi B made headlines when she gave Megan Thee Stallion an extravagant gift: a custom Birkin bag. If you follow celebrity culture, you’ve probably heard about Birkin bags before. They’ve been hot among the Hollywood elite for years, spawning thousands of magazine articles and Instagram posts. Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, and Victoria Beckham have all been spotted carrying them. But what exactly is it that makes a Birkin bag so special? It’s just a purse, right? Maybe not. On the surface, there’s nothing stunning about a Birkin bag. The Hermès bags have two handles, classic lines, and tiny feet on the bottom. Usually, Birkin bags come with gold hardware, a raincoat (not for the human — for the purse), and a miniature lock and key to keep the owner’s valuables secure. You can find them in every imaginable color, from bright red to turquoise blue. What stands out the most about a Birkin is the price tag: The handbags start at $12,000 and have sold at auction for over $200,000. Part of the allure is the materials: crocodile skin, gold, and diamonds. Another factor is the limited supply. According to Forbes, in 2015, some Birkin bag waiting lists stretched up to six years long. When something is rare and mind-blowingly expensive, it acquires a certain cachet. Combine this prestige with a timeless look, and it’s no wonder the popularity of Birkin bags has endured. Last but not least, one must consider the power of the Hermès brand. Hermès was founded in Paris in 1837. Originally, its workers made saddles, bridles, and other riding gear for the European nobility. Then, the company expanded its wares to bags for carrying saddles and eventually clothing, travel bags, and perfumes. This long pedigree has made Hermès one of the most trusted luxury brands in the world. Even today, top-shelf items like Birkin bags are made entirely by hand, using a 200-year-old French stitching technique. On top of being hand-sewn, they’re hand-polished and hand-painted. These techniques make each bag an art piece. Considering all this, there’s no question as to why Cardi B settled on a custom Birkin bag as the best gift for Megan Thee Stallion to celebrate their single, “WAP,” hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
2. ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ — This old-school television special from 1973 is a Thanksgiving classic. In it, Charlie Brown and Snoopy navigate football, an ever-growing Thanksgiving guest list, and a backyard feast of junk food. 3. ‘Garfield’s Thanksgiving’ — Everyone loves Garfield, and this 1989 television special starring Jon, Odie,
and the fat cat himself is another Thanksgiving mainstay. The vet puts Garfield on a diet at the worst possible time: right before Thanksgiving.
4 . ‘An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving’ — This 2008 period drama is based on a short story by Louisa May Alcott and tells the tale of an estranged family who find themselves back together just in time for the holidays. It’s historical, heartwarming, and fit for all ages. 5. ‘A Family Thanksgiving’ — This Hallmark comedy is a funny combination of “A Christmas Carol” and “17 Again.” A high-powered lawyer is transported to an alternate universe and gets a look at what her holiday life could have been like if she’d made different choices.
With these five films on your watch list, you won’t need any other Thanksgiving entertainment!
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