Happy Holidays
- Director: James Ferguson
- Writer: James Ferguson; Tom Misuraca
- Producer: David A. Cooper; John B. Crye
CGiii Comment
Why black and white? It doesn't look good.
Nothing substantial actually happens...this is just a series of static, badly-lit conversations that are neither funny (there goes the comedy element) nor interesting...it tries but it comes over as downbeat preaching.
A terrific film for insomniacs...you'll be asleep in next to no time.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
"Happy Holidays" is a film that takes a comedic look at what happens when three childhood friends unexpectedly reunite in their Connecticut hometown right before Christmas. It's a story about growing up, growing apart, and eventually finding common ground. It's also about perception vs. reality, and how more often than not we make things much more difficult for ourselves than they need to be. In the film, the lead characters have conflicting perspectives on life: Alden is a recent convert to Judaism. He currently lives in Chicago, but is constantly on the move. Alden has major commitment issues. Kirby is a staunch Catholic, who uses his faith to justify his moral lapses. Kirby is in town from Baltimore, where he lives with his wife and kids. And Patrick still lives in his parents' house in Connecticut (which he purchased from them; they live in Maine.) A self-proclaimed Atheist, Patrick is also one of the only openly gay men in town.
Cast & Characters
Paul Hungerford as Patrick Donovan;
John B. Crye as Alden J. Winslow III;
Thomas Rhoads as Kirby Chase;
Michael Emanuel as Mr. Donovan;
Bill Daly as Kevin;
Nicole Anderson as Santa;
Susan Avetikyan as Jamie;
Suzanne Beers as Annabelle;
Jim Blanchette as Father Gregory;
Diane Chambers as Barbara;
Kyle Clark as Nativity Play Kid #1;
Noah Crawford as Young Kirby;
Mike D'Alonzo as Funeral Director;
Ruth de Sosa as Mrs. Donovan;
Shawn Donnelly as Scott