My New Years Eve Watch List

I’m a big proponent for all holidays getting their fair share of celebration. Yes, Christmas is still my all time favorite with Halloween trailing not too far behind, but let’s give them all a chance. That’s why I make special meals, decorate, and even watch themed movies and shows to get me in the spirit of the all the holidays. Like my Thanksgiving roundup, I decided to do one for New Year. Now, putting it out there from the start, only a couple of these are actually New Years themed in their entirety. While the others may not outright be, some of their key scenes are New Years related or simply stick out in some way that gives me that new year feel. No matter what, all of these are perfect for curling up on the couch for a night in to ring it in. Let’s get started!

Happy New Year, Charlie Brown! I figured it get ya started with an actual New Years one out of the gate. The story is pretty random and in typical Charlie Brown fashion, a little depressing at times…but that’s what makes it so charming! I couldn’t let a holiday pass without paying my depressed 8 year old blockheaded friend a viewing. Plus, it’s short and sweet.

Mermaids I love this movie so much! I mean, what’s not to like? It’s set in my favorite era (early 60s) Cher is is fabulous as always, and Winona Ryder, our 90s movie queen; gives such a great performance. The storyline is nothing hugely over the top and yet somehow still incredibly enthralling. New Years Eve marks an eruption of emotion between Charlotte and Mrs. Flax, making it perfect for this list.

While You Were Sleeping This is one of those super watchable movies. No matter how many times it’s on you never really get sick of it. It’s just easy watching. Lucy (Sandra Bullock) is super awkward but loveable (I love the scene where she dips her Oreo in the cats dish lol) and it makes for one of the best and least cheesy love stories in the 90s era of romantic comedies. The story starts just before Christmas, takes a big turn on New Years Eve, then wraps up shortly after that. It definitely qualifies as good New Years Eve cinema.

MASH- A War for All Seasons S9E6 Mash is one of my favorite shows of all time! And while this episode is far from my top in ranking, it’s a fun watch in the spirit of the New Year. The episode opens and closes almost identically (which is actually pretty ad) and in between they show you life over the course of the year at war. Centered around a few small instances such as Margaret’s knitting project and a Sear’s catalog as running bits to follow.

An Affair To Remember Now, I’d be lying if I didn’t admit this movie makes me totally uncomfortable. Two people who fall in love while both engaged to other people…yikes. Uncomfy at best. But yet somehow I still like the movie…even if they are cheating you know what’s. Oh, and they kiss on New Years even while being cheating you know whats…that’s why it’s on this list.

Sex and the City the Movie (and for the love of god, NOT the second one) I’ve been watching this movie around the New Year for years now. Even though the movie takes place over the course of months and shows several holidays, the New Years scene of Carrie looking fabulous in her pajamas and fur as she hurries across town to make it to Miranda in time for midnight so she isn’t alone will always standout. Well, that and Charlotte shitting herself and Carrie beating Big with her bouquet on their wedding day….but mostly the pajamas and fur. Oh, and they eat Chinese food together. That too. But really, I adore this movie and it makes for a good cry while bundled up on the couch with a cocktail (make that a cosmopolitan)

Do It Yourself Mr. Bean I grew up staying up late on Saturday nights to catch Mr. Bean on PBS and the holiday episodes are some of my favorites. This particular episode, Mr. Bean throws a New Year’s Eve rager and being Mr. Bean…I’m sure you have an idea of how that goes. It’s funny and short. Perfect to watch before nodding off at 12:04.

Holiday Inn Yet another one that is not specifically geared towards New Years in particular and also features allllll the holidays. I have just always reserved this movie in my head as a New Years movie simply because I have enough to watch at Christmas time (I own 33 Christmas movies to be exact) and don’t really get to it any other time of year. It just feels like it fits this time of year. It’s a weird love story…actually a lot of older movies are really weird love stories. People up and love their partners super easily. It’s weird. But I still like it anyhow.

That sums up my New Years watch list. Anything you would add to it?