Here is the original movie poster and link to the original trailer for Die Hard below.

If neither the trailer, title or the movie poster are not leading you to believe that you are about to watch a Christmas movie, then it is more than likely you’re not going to watch a Christmas movie. The movie trailer is also an extension of the marketing that goes beyond the cover. The cover art is essential in telling the viewers what kind of movie to expect and what they are trying to sell you. The very first thing that would make the average movie goer believe they were about to watch a Christmas movie is, of course, the title and cover art. While not each factor alone can make the case for each movie, they should be weighed together as a whole when determining whether or not it belongs in the Christmas movie canon. If we look at the movies that are solidified in the canon of Christmas movies, there are some common factors that are found among them – the marketing, the music, and its heart. To lay the foundation for my argument, I’d first like to establish some factors for what I believe every Christmas movie should have. I thought to myself, “Has society finally caved to this idea?” While I do believe there are valid points for considering Die Hard a Christmas movie, as I will explain later, I’d like to persuade you to think otherwise. I noticed that Die Hard was placed among movies like Christmas Vacation and Miracle on 34th Street. The idea for this article sparked when I was at a local Best Buy the other week and was browsing the holiday movie section. oh, you thought I was referring to Die Hard? Let’s tackle that one instead. I am of course talking about Stanley Kubrick’s, Eyes Wide Shut. For years this movie has….

It takes place around Christmas time, with many scenes decorated in holiday decor, Christmas trees and lights. One movie in particular has become the center of this argument. In recent years the argument for what should and shouldn’t be considered a Christmas movie has become a hot topic every holiday season.

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