Two more sleeps.
But you can’t sleep from now until Christmas Day, unless you’re a bear or something.
In which case, congratulations on reading this article despite not having opposable thumbs.
If you’re of the more human variety, you might be craving both a break from last-minute shopping and some kind of relaxation technique before things really kick off.
Saturday brought us no less than 16 movies to choose from. As for today – Sunday 23 December – well, let’s see what we have in our selection box…
Elf – ITV2 – 4.55pm
Will Ferrell in a role perhaps just as iconic as Ron Burgundy.
We thought it would sweep the board in our recent Best Christmas Movies tournament, but it’s still a beloved festive staple nonetheless.
Scrooged – Universal TV – 5pm
In which Bill Murray gets into the Christmas spirit.
Dr. No – RTÉ Two – 5.50pm
Sean Connery plays a secret agent.
Casino Royale – ITV – 9pm
Daniel Craig plays a secret agent.
A Date for Mad Mary – Virgin Media One – 9pm
Charming Irish comedy-drama that proved a deserved hit with critics and fans just a couple of years back.
The Mechanic – ITV4 – 9pm
Jason Statham and Ben Foster team up and then fall out in this assassin-focused remake.
The Holiday – RTÉ One – 9.30pm
Timely rom-com boasting the talents of Jude Law, Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet and Jack Black.
Daredevil – SyFy – 10pm
Colin Farrell is fun in it, at the very least.
Passenger 57 – Virgin Media Two – 10pm
Wesley Snipes takes flight. Terrorists wish he hadn’t.
Saw – ITV4 – 10.50pm
Not very festive, admittedly.
The Grand Budapest Hotel – Film 4 – 11.20pm
Wes Anderson directs an all-star team in this funny, sad and wildly colourful adventure.
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