If we do not protect our creative industry from theft, the films and music that give us pleasure may soon belong to Christmases past
It's a scene we're all familiar with: the family gathered for Christmas, eating a delicious meal, swapping jokes pulled from crackers, children enthusiastically unwrapping presents, singing carols or listening to the Queen's speech. And perhaps later, relaxing on the sofa as James Stewart discovers the true meaning of family in It's a Wonderful Life.
Maybe your loved ones prefer The Wizard of Oz, Home Alone or another festive favourite. But whatever your choice, there's no denying that entertainment – the films we can quote the lines from, the Christmas specials we cringe at and the seasonal CDs we have on in the background – has been a part of many Christmases past.
Nowadays, families may be laughing at Christmas videos on YouTube, tweeting, watching specials on a tablet...
It's a scene we're all familiar with: the family gathered for Christmas, eating a delicious meal, swapping jokes pulled from crackers, children enthusiastically unwrapping presents, singing carols or listening to the Queen's speech. And perhaps later, relaxing on the sofa as James Stewart discovers the true meaning of family in It's a Wonderful Life.
Maybe your loved ones prefer The Wizard of Oz, Home Alone or another festive favourite. But whatever your choice, there's no denying that entertainment – the films we can quote the lines from, the Christmas specials we cringe at and the seasonal CDs we have on in the background – has been a part of many Christmases past.
Nowadays, families may be laughing at Christmas videos on YouTube, tweeting, watching specials on a tablet...
- 12/26/2013
- by Miriam Margolyes
- The Guardian - Film News
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