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I saw Call Me By Your Name yesterday and I cannot stop thinking about it. It is quite possibly the single most heartbreakingly beautiful film I have ever seen in my life. Hence why I felt compelled to write this mini-review, to express my undying love for this incredible story. Directed by Luca Guadagnino, Call Me By Your Name tells the story of Elio Perlman, a 17-year-old American boy who lives in the Italian countryside with his family. His father is a professor of archeology and he invites one of his American graduate students, Oliver, to live with them for six weeks and help with his academic paperwork. Soon, Elio and Oliver begin to spend a lot of time together, flirtatious seduction ensues and they end up falling hopelessly in love with each other. The film takes place in the summer of 1983 in Northern Italy, which is the most perfect setting for swimming, dancing, bike riding and, of course, a sensual summer romance.   OLIVER: So what does one do around here? ELIO:...

Esther Pressman, Kay Gordon, Bonita Parker, Dorothy Thompson and Dene Myles (Paramount press release, 1935) Sandra Dee Janet Leigh and Robert Mitchum (publicity still for Holiday Affair , 1949) Shirley Jones Buster Keaton and his sons Grauman's Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard at Christmas time (1953)   >> If you happen to be looking for some Christmas films to watch over the holiday season, here are some I think you might like: The Thin Man (1934) | Starring William Powell and Myrna Loy Bachelor Mother (1939) | Starring David Niven and Ginger Rogers Remember the Night (1940) | Starring Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray The Shop Around the Corner (1940) | Starring James Stewart and Margaret Sullavan Holiday Inn (1942) | Starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire I'll Be Seeing You (1944) | Starring Ginger Rogers and Joseph Cotten Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) | Starring Judy Garland, Mary Astor and Margaret O'Brien Chri...