With Christmas right around the corner, we decided to have fun with the lyrics to the classic carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas” and pair them up with some of the best movies from IndieFlix and around the web. Safe and happy holidays from all of us at IndieFlix!
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…
1) A partridge in a pear tree: Steve Coogan Live: As Alan Partridge and Other Less Successful Characters
Self-deprecating British comedic actor (and star of outstanding new Judi Dench drama Philomena) Steve Coogan in top form.
2) Two turtle doves: Bean to Bar: a film about Artisan Chocolate
We took the tastier interpretation of the lyrics! Find out about the chocolate makers’ renaissance in this mouth-watering movie.
3) Three French hens: The Pig Farmer
A farmer attempts to track down the killer of his prized chickens, but his hunt takes him down a strange and magical road.
4) Four calling birds: Ballet of Unhatched Chicks
High-tech animation and adorable birds make this tiny film a gem for all ages.
5) Five golden rings: Four Weddings and a Funeral
Andie MacDowell and Hugh Grant star in this romantic comedy, complete with Rowan Atkinson as the bumbling priest.
6) Six geese a-laying: Clear Lake
A narrative feature with a heart of gold. One winter, Canada’s geese are behaving unusually, and young Jimmy and his mom want to go see the geese. But what happens on their journey will change their lives forever.
7) Seven swans a-swimming: Sacred Transformations
Learn about the work of Sacred Transformations, a Chicago-based nonprofit transforming the ugly ducklings of old scars and tattoos into the beautiful swans of new tattoo artwork.
8) Eight maids a-milking: Milk Money
This 1994 classic pairs Melanie Griffiths with Ed Harris when Ed’s son becomes increasingly curious about women.
9) Nine ladies dancing: Beautiful Girls
Beautiful Girls is a short film about a young dancer born without the ability to speak. Will she do what comes easiest, or gain the discipline and confidence to be a ballerina?
10) Ten lords a-leaping: Believe the Dance
If Macklemore hasn’t already inspired you to get your dance on, Believe the Dance definitely will.
11) Eleven pipers piping: Rip! A Remix Manifesto
In SXSW doc Rip! A Remix Manifesto, we explore mash-up culture with a closeup on Girl Talk, a mash-up musician topping the charts with his sample-based songs. But is Girl Talk a paragon of people power or the Pied Piper of piracy?
12) Twelve drummers drumming: Ballou
Drumbeats galore as Washington D.C.’s Ballou High School Marching Band tries to achieve their dream of winning the national marching band competition.
