Holi-daze

Cinematic alternatives to the feel good hits of the season

It’s that time of year. The time some people like to refer to as “the most wonderful.” But we know that not everyone loves the holiday season.

Everyone else may be watching “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “A Christmas Story,” “Elf” or the 400th airing of those Charlie Brown specials, but there are plenty of options for viewers with a more cynical take on the season. And no, you don't have to resort to Ben Affleck in "Surviving Christmas." —Geoff Berkshire, Metromix