"The Holdovers": A Cozy and Nostalgic Holiday Film by Alexander Payne
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"The Holdovers," directed by Alexander Payne and starring Paul Giamatti, is a funny and touching film set in a New England private school in 1970. The story follows a group of students who can't go home for the holidays and need to be babysat. The film explores the bonds that can be formed by an unlikely family and incorporates elements of "A Christmas Carol." With surprises, unexpected detours, and strong performances, "The Holdovers" is a delightful movie that transcends time and place.
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