Watch these 22 TV specials, movies and cultural events this holiday season

Growing up in Southern California, the idea of winter was mostly shaped by what we saw on TV – classic movies showed snowy scenes and Christmas traditions that were very different from our warm-weather reality. Back when there were only a few TV channels, it was easy to enjoy holiday specials without being overwhelmed. But now, with so many streaming services and endless reruns, it’s easy to get lost in the holiday content. That’s why we’ve created this guide – think of us as your reliable source to help you navigate the overwhelming amount of holiday entertainment, just like Santa delivers gifts!

The 12 movies we’re most looking forward to this holiday season

Chloé Zhao’s deeply moving film about love and loss has captivated audiences and won awards at festivals worldwide, including London, San Diego, Toronto, and Spain. Those who saw it at Telluride were reportedly moved to tears. If you’re hesitant about a potentially heartbreaking experience, know that the film begins with a vibrant and passionate portrayal of Shakespeare (played by Paul Mescal) falling in love. And Jessie Buckley, as his future wife, delivers a truly remarkable performance that’s likely to earn her even more recognition than the film itself. Just go see it – a dark movie theater is the perfect place to let it all out.

Zack Snyder Shares 2 New Batman V Superman Images

Zack Snyder recently shared a photo of Bruce Wayne’s car from the movies – a classic 1957 Aston Martin DB Mk III. The black-and-white picture, taken with a Leica camera, shows the vehicle as it appeared in both Batman v Superman and Zack Snyder’s Justice League, specifically when Bruce Wayne arrived at Lex Luthor’s event. Snyder captioned the post, simply stating it was his Aston Martin in its element.

Owl House Creator Demands Show’s Piracy, Slams Disney’s AI Plans

Dana Terrace, the creator of the animated show The Owl House, has spoken out against Disney’s plan to let users create and share AI-generated content on Disney+. After Disney CEO Bob Iger announced the new feature during an earnings call, Terrace encouraged viewers to cancel their subscriptions as a protest.

Highest-earning VALORANT esports players of all time

VALORANT recently celebrated its fifth year, and now’s a good time to look at which players have won the most prize money. It’s important to remember that early VALORANT tournaments didn’t offer as much money as later ones, so looking at total earnings isn’t always a perfect measure of success.

Mastercard & Polygon: Crypto for Dummies? 🤔💸

The goal? To make crypto as easy as whispering sweet nothings to your phone. 📱❤️ Mastercard and Polygon are betting that if Grandma can figure out how to text, she can handle blockchain payments. (No promises on her understanding NFTs, though.) 🎨🤷‍♀️ By slapping a familiar face on this digital monster, they’re hoping to lure the masses into the crypto circus. Will it work? Only time-and a lot of confused users-will tell. 🎪🤡