Overview
- Diamond Fields Advertiser on Dec. 29 curates five New Year’s Eve–themed films for a couch countdown, framed for South Africans opting for a comfortable stay-in.
- Its picks cover varied tones: New Year’s Eve (NYC ensemble around Times Square), Holidate (holiday plus-one premise), About Time (time-travel setup), About Fate (proposal mix-ups), and The Holdovers (quiet, melancholy celebration).
- Republic World on Dec. 30 expands the options with a 15-movie binge list designed for a cozy night in, including where-to-watch details for many titles.
- The longer guide ranges from classics and family choices to international selections, featuring When Harry Met Sally, The Holiday, High School Musical, and Bollywood titles like Hum Tum and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, plus the French rom-com Stuck with You.
- Both outlets emphasize New Year’s moments and offer genre variety so viewers can match festive energy or reflective vibes to their plans at home.