admin Believe it or not, ringing in the new year doesn’t have to involve big parties or shiny noise-makers. This year, consider inviting a few good friends over for popcorn, candy, and a list of New Year’s Eve-themed movies while you let the stars handle the boisterous ball drops, dramatic kisses, and unlikely holiday adventures.
Below, find our 15 favorite movies—from When Harry Met Sally to Phantom Thread—to revisit before the big countdown.
Carol (2015)
A 1950s-set queer drama starring Cate Blanchett? The Todd Haynes film’s holiday atmosphere, vintage aesthetic, and stunning costuming (by Sandy Powell) already make it worth the watch—but the yearning between Blanchett’s Carol and Rooney Mara’s Therese put it over the top.
