Phoenix DVD Blog

🎄 There’s something special about curling up on the sofa at Christmas, lights twinkling, a tin of chocolates within reach, and a film that everyone in the house can enjoy. It doesn’t matter if you’ve seen it a dozen times, the best Christmas movies have that magic that never fades. They’re part of the ritual: comfort, laughter, and a reminder that family (no matter how chaotic) is what the season’s really about. Below are five timeless Christmas films that every family should revisit this year. If Christmas isn’t quite the same without a bit of nostalgia, you might also enjoy my post My Top 5 All-Time Comedy Movie Picks , where I share some of my favourite feel-good classics for a cosy evening in. 🏠 1. Home Alone (1990) Synopsis: When eight-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) is accidentally left behind while his family jets off to Paris, he finds himself defending his home from two bumbling burglars, the Wet Bandits. Armed with a fierce imagination and plenty of ho...

Over the years, I’ve built up a decent collection of DVDs and Blu-rays. Well, Blu Rays mostly these days as I prefer the higher quality sound and picture. Some of them I bought because they were cheap, others because I couldn’t wait to get my hands on them. But when I stop and think about it, there are certain boxes a Blu-ray needs to tick before I consider it a must-own . For me, it often comes down to two things: whether it’s an epic or a blockbuster .

War films have a unique power, they don’t just entertain, they immerse us in the chaos, bravery, and human cost of combat. The best of them stay with you long after the credits roll, raising questions about leadership, sacrifice, and survival under extreme pressure. Would you be capable of putting yourself voluntarily in that action and accepting the results as real soldiers do? I often wonder. If you enjoy gritty, realistic depictions of modern warfare, these five films deliver unforgettable intensity. These are some of my go-to favourites when I want a gut-punch movie night.