Nothing beats spending quality time with those you care about and this is the time of year to get cozy inside where it's warm. Whether you are hanging with your family or planning a fun date-night in with your love, here are 5 great movies and the perfect tasty beers to sip on as you watch!
Elf and Jubelale
"Elf", is a wonderful film starring actor and comedian Will Ferrell. Will, plays Buddy a loveable Christmas elf, who is on a mission to spread cheer with every person he meets. After realizing that his abnormally large size seems out of place in Santa's workshop, Buddy ventures to New York City, where he searches for his true identity. This holiday movie will have a little something for the entire family. Pair this film with a delicious seasonal ale like: Jubelale from Deschutes Brewery. This dark and spicy beer will be the perfect addition to your winter festivities.
P.S. I Love You and Guinness
In "P.S. I Love You", Oscar winning actress, Hilary Swank plays a young woman recovering from the sudden death of her husband. Brokenhearted and unable to move along in life without her beloved, Holly (Swank) discovers letters that her late husband left behind. With the added encouragement from these letters, Holly embarks on an epic journey back to Ireland: the place she and her husband met for the first time. What could pair better with a movie featuring the beautiful countryside of Ireland, then Guinness, perhaps one of the world's most famous Irish beers.
Couple's Retreat and Corona
"Couple's Retreat", is a great date-night movie that follows a group of friends, as they take the trip of a lifetime in order to save their marriages. Full of humor and packed with gorgeous views of the tropics, this film is sure to have your reaching for an icy cold Corona! Don't forget fresh limes for an added island-side flare.
Twilight and Blue Moon
Following the Twilight Saga, the second installment, "New Moon", picks up as Bella is recovering from a traumatic attack that almost killed her. Since Edward, Bella's vampire boyfriend leaves her high and dry, Bella turns to her best friend Jacob for comfort. What she doesn't realize though, is that Jacob has some secrets of his own. So, by the light of the pale moon, Bella is about to find out that another man in her life is not quite what he appears to be. Pair this film with the tangy orange infused flavor of Blue Moon, a delicious Belgian white ale.
Cars and Fat Tire
If you are celebrating a Dad's night in, then Disney Pixar's: Cars, will have you rolling with laughter right along with your kids. Cars follows Lightning McQueen, a zippy and egotistical race-car with a big problem. After earning great fame on the track, Lighting finds himself stranded in a dumpy little town called, "Radiator Springs." While experiencing life with a new gang of friends, lightening learns what it really means to stick together and help each-other out. Treat yourself to a Fat Tire amber ale by the New Belgium Brewing Company.
Anthony Silver is a writer for a number of movie related blogs and online publications. His favorite things are independent films and microbrew ales.
