Feeling a little…left out this holiday season? Then Alexander Payne's "The Holdovers" is the cinematic hug you didn't know you needed. This film, squarely in the Movie category, follows a curmudgeonly classics professor at a New England boarding school who's stuck babysitting the students unable to go home for Christmas break. Think 'Dead Poets Society' meets 'Bad Santa' with a dash of heartfelt warmth.

Paul Giamatti delivers a masterclass performance as Paul Hunham, the professor, and Dominic Sessa shines as Angus Tully, a troubled but intelligent student. Da'Vine Joy Randolph adds emotional depth as the school's head cook, grappling with a personal tragedy. "The Holdovers" isn't just about being stuck; it's about finding connection and unexpected empathy in the most unlikely of circumstances. It's a beautifully crafted, character-driven story that lingers long after the credits roll. Definitely worth adding to your holiday watchlist!