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2025 HAPPY NEW YEAR

Cozying up with Cinema & TV: A Curated

Watch List Winter is not just a season, it’s a mood, and some films and series seem made
to match its essence.

It’s a Wonderful Life (1946): This The Grinch (2018): It follows the
grumpy, isolated Grinch, who
timeless holiday classic follows despises Christmas and devises a
George Bailey, a kind-hearted plan to steal it from the cheerful
man who feels overwhelmed by Whos of Whoville. Disguised as
life’s challenges and contemplates Santa, he sneaks into town to
giving up. When a guardian angel swipe their gifts and decorations.
named Clarence shows him what Meanwhile, kind-hearted Cindy
the world would be like without Lou Who works on her own
him, George gains a new holiday mission to help her
appreciation for life. Filled with overworked mother. As the
hope, love, and the spirit of Grinch executes his plan, he’s
community, this film captures the moved by the Whos’ unshakable
true meaning of the holiday holiday spirit, leading to a
season. heartwarming transformation.
When Harry Met Sally (1989): It
is a charming romantic comedy How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
about the evolving friendship (2003): In this rom-com, writer
between Harry and Sally, Andie sets out to sabotage a
exploring whether men and relationship for an article, while
women can just be friends. Over ad exec Ben tries to make a
the course of years, their woman fall in love with him for a
relationship deepens as they campaign. As their schemes
navigate love, heartbreak, and collide, both are unknowingly
personal growth. Set against a playing each other, leading to a
wintery New York backdrop, it’s a hilarious and heartwarming battle
heartwarming, witty exploration of wits. With plenty of laughs and
of timing and love—perfect for a chemistry, it's the perfect watch
cozy winter watch with its mix of for a cozy night in.
humor, romance, and iconic
moments.

The Pale Blue Eye (2022): In this Knives Out (2019): This clever
dark, atmospheric mystery, a whodunit follows detective Benoit
young Edgar Allan Poe (played by Blanc (Daniel Craig) as he
Harry Melling) teams up with a investigates the mysterious death
detective (Christian Bale) to of a wealthy crime novelist. As
investigate a series of grisly secrets unravel within the
murders at a prestigious military dysfunctional family, the twists
academy in 1830s America. With and turns will keep you guessing
its gothic tone, eerie visuals, and until the very end. A perfect mix
chilling plot, it’s an ideal winter of humor, suspense, and sharp
pick for fans of suspense and wit, making it a great winter watch
classic mystery. for mystery lovers.

The Princess Diaries (2001): This Anne with an E (2017–2019): Step
heartwarming comedy follows into the world of Green Gables
Mia Thermopolis (Anne with Anne Shirley, an imaginative
Hathaway), a shy teenager who
discovers she's heir to the throne and spirited orphan whose
of a small European country. With resilience and creativity inspire
the help of her grandmother (Julie everyone she meets. A beautifully
Andrews), Mia navigates royal crafted coming-of-age tale full of
etiquette and finds her warmth and whimsy. The
confidence. Full of charm, humor, sweeping visuals and heartfelt
and feel-good moments, it's a
delightful winter watch for fans of themes of Anne with an E make
lighthearted, empowering stories. you long for simpler times.

The Queen's Gambit (2020):
Gilmore Girls (2000–2007): Immerse yourself in the
Follow the fast-talking, coffee- mesmerizing journey of Beth
loving mother Lorelai and daugter Harmon, a chess prodigy
Rory Gilmore as they navigate navigating personal demons while
life, love, and quirky small-town dominating the world of
drama in Stars Hollow. Gilmore competitive chess. With stunning
Girls wraps you in the warmth of visuals, intense drama, and a
small-town winters, its snowy
streets and charming characters a powerful portrayal of her rise to
balm for the soul. the top, this series is stylish,
gripping, and utterly captivating
—perfect for a winter binge.
by Ayşegül KASAP & Emine Naz ERKAN & Süheyla Sude KILIÇ
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