THE HOLIDAY (M) Presented in 35mm

The Holiday - Revival House Perth Event Bio

Curl up with Nancy Meyers' cozy 2006 romantic comedy—the ultimate comfort food movie about love, luxury real estate, and the healing power of a good house swap. This is Meyers doing what she does best: creating aspirational worlds where successful women in gorgeous homes drink wine, wear cashmere, and figure out their love lives.

Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz star as Iris and Amanda, two women on opposite sides of the Atlantic both nursing broken hearts. In a spontaneous decision, they swap homes for Christmas—Amanda trading her sleek LA mansion for Iris's impossibly charming English cottage, and Iris escaping to Southern California sunshine. What neither expects is romance: Amanda meets Iris's charming brother Graham (Jude Law playing a single dad who cries at movies), while Iris befriends elderly screenwriter Arthur (Eli Wallach) and meets composer Miles (Jack Black, genuinely sweet here).

Meyers creates two parallel love stories that both work beautifully. The Winslet/Black pairing is unexpectedly lovely, built on friendship and mutual support, while Diaz and Law generate genuine heat despite the implausibility of their situation. The film's secret weapon is Eli Wallach, whose scenes with Winslet about classic Hollywood and self-worth provide surprising emotional depth.

Yes, both houses are unrealistically perfect. Yes, everyone is wealthy and attractive. But Meyers knows we're here for the fantasy—beautiful people in beautiful spaces finding love during the holidays while Hans Zimmer's score swells romantically. Sometimes that's exactly what you need.

Perfect Sunday afternoon viewing with hot chocolate and someone you love.

Present in authentic 35mm film for the true cinematic experience!

When: Sunday, December 14th at 4:00 PM
Where: Revival House Perth
Rating: M - Mild sexual references and themes

Nancy Meyers' coziest film—a romantic fantasy about house swaps, holiday magic, and finding love when you least expect it.