The Holdovers (2023, US, comedy-drama, 133 mm., rated PG).
For this holiday season, we offer one of the best Christmas films made in this century. Directed by
Alexander Payne, The Holdovers features an outstanding performance by Paul Giamatti as a
depressed and crotchety New England boarding school teacher in 1970 who finds himself
looking after stranded students during the Christmas break. Nominated for five Academy
Awards, including Best Picture, and winner of Best Supporting Performance for Da’Vine Joy
Randolph as the school’s cook.
