Researcher finds holiday joy, Cold War ideology present in classic Christmas movies
Vaughn Joy
Vaughn Joy
When you think of Christmas movies, your mind might go first to classics like "It’s a Wonderful Life" or "Miracle on 34th Street."
Or you might think first of some more modern-day classics like "Home Alone." And if you’re the "Die Hard" type, Vaughn Joy has got you covered, too.
Joy is a researcher at University College London, where she’s writing her thesis on Christmas movies.
The Show spoke with her, and she said they have changed dramatically over the last several decades.
