As the year slowly creeps toward the end, I like to mix in some different movies into my holiday watches. Aside from Christmas, I try to rope in a few New Year's Eve movies to keep the whole month festive.There's something about the new year that makes you so hopeful. It's a chance to start over and for things to be different. There's also a ton of pressure to smooch someone, which can work in any genre.And I find that the best New Year's Eve movies dig into that theme as well, and also flip that trope to be foreboding....It's one of the perfect holidays to capture on film, which is why I want to break down my ten favorites you need ot check out this year.Let's dive in.1. When Harry Met Sally (1989)Director: Rob Reiner Writer: Nora Ephron Cast: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno KirbyThe undisputed heavyweight champion of New Year’s Eve movies. It's so beautiful and loving and funny and emotional and just wonderful all around. While the film spans several years, it culminates in a midnight confession that defines the holiday for generations of moviegoers. This is what love feels like. 2. The Apartment (1960)Director: Billy Wilder Writer: Billy Wilder, I.A.L. Diamond Cast: Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine, Fred MacMurrayThis Billy Wilder masterpiece balances cynicism with soul as we peel back the layers of dating in New York City. It feels so modern and yet so vintage. It’s a bittersweet corporate satire that ends at a...
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