Every great Christmas movie needs a villain to shake things up. Whether they’re stealing presents, scaring kids, or just being plain greedy, these characters bring chaos to the holidays — and ...

Lionel Barrymore as Mr. Potter in 1946's 'It's a Wonderful Life'. Courtesy Everett Collection. Henry F. Potter (Lionel Barrymore) isn't just one of the greatest Christmas bad guys of all time; he ...

Writing a Christmas made-for-TV movie may seem formulaic, but there’s no real checklist to follow. Successful writers in the genre say there are some standard practices to keep in mind, however ...

Tips to writing a Christmas TV movie, including no villains and keeping it Christmas-y - Writing a Christmas made-for-TV movie may seem formulaic, but there’s no real checklist to follow ...