Every holiday season, I look for a new Christmas movie to help me get into the spirit of things.

Not one to dive into the cable movies, I look for something on the big screen where my phone and computer can’t intrude on the experience.

This year I’ve seen Krampus and Love the Coopers and have to give the edge to the latter.

I love the ensemble cast, which makes up a bit for the fact that the story doesn’t quite coalesce – but how often does that happen in the Christmas movies?

After all, even It’s a Wonderful Life was panned when it was first released.