“Permission” – The definition of permission is consent; authorization; an official document giving authorization. For Anna (Rebecca Hall) and Will (Dan Stevens), a happy, New York City couple in their early 30s, they have been together forever and own solid plans for their future. They are not yet engaged, but a permanent commitment is a foregone conclusion, as they live in a nice apartment, while also renovating a spacious brownstone, presumably to house a number of kids someday. Anna is finishing up her academic work and Will owns a lucrative…
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Does ‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’ work? Humbug.
“The Man Who Invented Christmas” – Ask any American 6-year-old who invented Christmas. Depending upon the household, Santa or Jesus would probably be the response, but director Bharat Nalluri and screenwriter Susan Coyne offer a third name. Charles Dickens. Dickens? Well, the man did write A Christmas Carol in 1843, and his transcendent story has warmly struck jolly and merry nerves over the last 174 years. In the television/film age, many, many producers have jumped on this particular holiday bandwagon. Just look at the “Adaptations of ‘A Christmas Carol’” Wikipedia…