The top 20 Christmas films, according to IMDb

Here we are again — another year that somehow felt both five seconds and twelve eons long has come to a close. For me, a big highlight was definitely getting to see movies in theaters again (post-vaccination and with a mask on, of course).

The number of female directors on top-grossing films in 2021 has decreased, according to the latest Celluloid Ceiling study from the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State University.

As 2021 draws to a close, the film aficionados who make up Deadline’s International Critics Line crew have each chosen their to three titles of the year to hail from abroad. Some were world premieres at Sundance, Berlin, Cannes, Venice or Toronto, though not all are on the Oscar International Feature shortlist, nor are they each in a foreign language It’s also interesting to see some overlap, with a trio of films showing up more than once.

David Beckham's fans have been left in hysterics after noticing a hidden detail in his Christmas snap.The 46 year old, who recently shared a sweet glimpse at his dad Ted's wedding, took to his Instagram feed on Boxing Day to share a gorgeous family photo for the festive period. In the picture, David and his three sons Brooklyn, 22, Romeo, 19, and Cruz, 16, all look dapper as they don black suits with matching ties alongside a white rose each.

Andrew Wallenstein President and Chief Media AnalystA man who made a career out of telling powerful people in Hollywood what they don’t want to hear is now telling everyone what that was like.Kevin Goetz, founder and CEO of audience research firm Screen Engine/ASI, has written a book, “Audience-ology: How Moviegoers Shape the Films We Love,” with Darlene Hayman that looks back on three decades of using test screenings to help studios and other clients fix their films before release.That often

Christmas is officially upon us and what better way is there to snuggle into the festivities than hunkering down with a cuppa and disappearing into all the cosy, Christmas telly that's on offer.The small screen boasts a flurry of festive delights including everyone's favourites – such as Call The Midwife and the Strictly Come Dancing special – plus some new treats that we can't wait to sink our teeth into.

With Christmas right around the corner, you're likely to soon have plenty of rubbish from all the presents you've had to wrap up and open.

There's nothing quite like watching a Christmas film with the family to get you all feeling festive.

Pinch of Nom cookbook, a collection of slimming comfort food recipes, has narrowly pipped Richard Osman to the top of the book charts this Christmas. Sales figures from industry analysts Nielsen Book reveal that the race to be Christmas No 1 was unusually close this year.

Christmas days away, so if it's time to pop on your favourite Christmas movies, this week couldn't be a better time.

Christmas is dubbed the most wonderful time of the year but for some, the holidays are filled with fear. According to the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, allergies affect around one in three Brits – that’s about 20 million people in the UK – with some severe reactions tragically proving fatal.

At this time of year it's tempting to put off all health concerns until January, but there are many things we should be thinking about right now, as we all madly dash around preparing for the big day. Christmas may have a reputation as a gluttonous time, but from carrying all the shopping to running around after the kids, there are plenty of physical activities that will keep you on your toes.

When it comes to content, 2021 was a year of massive highs and disappointing lows. As vaccinations began being implemented around the world, in-person festivals returned providing a euphoric celebration of cinema.

Nothing kicks off the festive season like curling up in front of your favourite Christmas movie. With the season in full swing, most households have already reached for the remote and flicked on a festive favourite this December.

Christmas is here and there are a few things we can't imagine this time of year without: family, food and, of course, spending some much-deserved time in front of our televisions with the aforementioned family and food. MORE: 13 streaming highlights to watch on Christmas Day from Netflix to Disney+But if you're looking for some inspiration on what to watch over the holidays - in between all the exciting new TV content, of course - we've got you covered.